Maybe some of these are common knowledge, and I’m just out of the loop (very possible), but I hadn’t seen any of these methods before I watched these instructional videos.
How to take off a shirt:
How to fold a shirt:
How to speed-tie your shoes:
How to quick-peel an egg:
How to eat a chicken wing:
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Confession: I just totally did that shirt thing. Twice. It was awesome.
posted by Johnny Cat on 7-20-2010 at 10:13 pm
More, More, More!!!
posted by Mamapode on 7-20-2010 at 10:57 pm
That’s exactly how Brandi Chastain took off her shirt at the ’99 Women’s World Cup.
Don’t ask me how I know that.
Eh, never mind, you already know how I know that.
posted by Mark on 7-20-2010 at 11:03 pm
God, I hope people only do that egg thing for eggs they’re going to eat themselves. Because otherwise, seriously, eww.
posted by Jacquilynne on 7-20-2010 at 11:35 pm
I can’t wait to have chicken wings to try that trick.
posted by Tami on 7-20-2010 at 11:47 pm
Wow! Now i can take my shirt off and fold it in less than 20 seconds!!
Do more! these were great!
posted by ufluffed on 7-21-2010 at 12:03 am
A) The chicken wing video just changed my life.
B) I tried the shirt thing but my boobs kind of hindered the process.
posted by Amanda on 7-21-2010 at 12:29 am
I just did the first one with a DRESS. It felt amazing.
posted by Nicole on 7-21-2010 at 12:37 am
@Amanda:
So what are you doing Friday night?
posted by Rich on 7-21-2010 at 1:07 am
I practiced the shoestring thing, and while it works it’s going to be hard to do fast. It’s hard to make sure the strings are facing the right way.
Can’t wait to try the egg thing. I wonder if it always works or if the eggs have to be cooked just right?
posted by SarahofBorg on 7-21-2010 at 1:18 am
Omigod, I still don’t get the T-shirt folding.. I’ll have to try very very slowly… but I think that the chicken wing one will change my SO’s life… what a conversation starter, too! Bar bets… oh, the possibiLITIES…
posted by Mare on 7-21-2010 at 1:45 am
I need MORE! This was great!
posted by Aza on 7-21-2010 at 4:32 am
I’ve seen the chicken wing thing before, and ever since, its the only way I can eat them. It really is much more effective.
posted by Sara on 7-21-2010 at 7:33 am
My big head gets the shirt stuck everytime I try that.
posted by Bearman on 7-21-2010 at 8:30 am
So glad I’m not the only one who tried the shirt thing!
And the chicken wing thing changed my life too! I always end up looking like a 3 year old when I try to eat wings!
posted by KerriD on 7-21-2010 at 9:27 am
I eat chicken wings with one hand since I eat them super saucy and I’ve gotten very good at just sucking them off the bone… I’m willing to try this crazy new method though… and I’m gonna fold my tshirts as soon as I get home!(I have to do laundry anyway…)
posted by shawn on 7-21-2010 at 11:05 am
This is going to sound really bad, but I’m dying to see Nicole do the shirt thing with her dress.
posted by 8rustystaples on 7-21-2010 at 11:05 am
I watched the how to peel a potato one and that blew my mind. Next time the husband and I make a beef and potato stew, I am SO trying that!
posted by Tracie on 7-21-2010 at 11:11 am
@nicole- Excellent idea. I just tried it (I happened to wear a dress to work today) and you’re right… awesomeness! I just don’t like that it ended up inside out!
posted by shawn on 7-21-2010 at 11:25 am
Well… too bad all my shirts (even my casual ones) have buttons. Otherwise I’d totally try that first one out.
The chicken wings, though – I’ll have to give that one a go. Seems like it might depend on how they’re cooked, but it can’t hurt to give it a try. Besides, bone-in wings are usually cheaper than the boneless ones I usually go for, so this tip could end up saving me money!
posted by Roger on 7-21-2010 at 11:29 am
I love the similarity of the music in those videos. Seems to be a very specific genre that I rather like actually …
Totally just tried the shirt thing. Somehow I just wasn’t wearing it any more and I couldn’t quite work out how.
posted by Matt on 7-21-2010 at 12:43 pm
Okay, who else is having chicken wings for dinner some night this week? Because I totally am.
I’m a little bummed is that I watched these videos after lunch – I had boiled eggs and could have tried the peeling an egg trick!
posted by Sara on 7-21-2010 at 3:31 pm
That is definitely how I always tie my shoes and take off my shirt. Unless its a polo. Doesn’t seem to work well with polos.
posted by Haley on 7-22-2010 at 1:07 am
I learned that way to fold a t-shirt from Martha Stewart a few years back. Haven’t done it any other way since.
posted by Cat on 7-27-2010 at 11:15 pm
Hmm tried the shirt-removal thing, seems like a really good way to stretch out the sleeve if you ask me! I’ll lose a couple of seconds and do it the old fashioned way…
posted by Gwan on 7-29-2010 at 4:55 pm