I don't mind having a lolly once in awhile so I bought a packed of Butter Scotch Drops at the supermarket the other day. When it came time that I fancied one I was sitting on the lounge with my laptop on my knee reading your blogs which I do enjoy doing. Whilst reading I grabbed a Butter Scotch Drops from the packet, couldn't get the packet open, so placed the laptop on a small table went and got the scissors to cut the top of the packet, hurray I got a Drop out but goodness me, I tried to undo the Drop as they are all in separate little packets sealed too. So, everytime I want one I have to have the scissors to cut it out! Just a small inconvenience. Then I thought if I was somewhere else and had to have a lolly for medical reason what would I do to get the damn thing open! I can't do it with my teeth, that didn't work. A question is in order for anyone who has an answer/suggestion, how to open in such a situation, or any if no scissors. If I'd known they were individually wrapped I wouldn't have bought them - but they are tasty :)
I thought those packaging should be really easy to tear it off..
ReplyDeleteI thought so too until I tried, Angie.
DeleteI have the same problem here with items that are individually wrapped. You are supposed to flip the seem up and from the top tear it. OK, that doesn't always work either. I do the scissors method too.
ReplyDeleteI tried that but can't move the seal. Frustrating, isn't it!
DeleteIsn't all that plastic packaging the biggest problem?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't necessarily feel plastic more like some type of paper but would probably have some type of plastic stuff in it. They are made in Australia from 99% of their ingredients. Plastic is a problem; Australia is doing it's best on that and improving all the time.
DeleteWe don't have plastic bags for the supermarket down here.
I am glad you enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, still eating them..lol
DeleteI understand your problem. Those Butter Scotch drops are really good, but it's so stupid that they're wrapped individually. Scissors are a good thing to have in your bag.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed good to suck on, Marit. A small pair of scissors in the handbag is a good idea as long as they are not pointy..lol
DeleteMa che senso ha imballarle singolarmente?
ReplyDeleteQuanto spreco di plastica 🤦
E oltretutto si fa anche fatica ad aprirli ... Eppure è strano perché sembrano facili da aprire, ma secondo me il problema è che sono appiccicose.
Australia is doing ok as far as plastic bags go, and improving. We don't use plastic bags at the supermarket we take our own cloth bags or similar. For other shopping as in clothes we can take our own bag or pay for one that isn't plastic. I guess doing each lolly separate is to stop them from sticking together as some point and of course children so they can't open them..
DeleteThe wrap around each lolly is certainly hard to break, infact I can't only with the scissors.
hahahahaha
ReplyDeleteI've come across some very irritating packages. I don't know if they are supposed to be child-resistant packages or not, I just know that some are really adult-resistant as well like those drops. : )))
Yes, child resistant I guess then they make adults suffer! lol
DeleteYou could cut them all out of the packaging and have them in a bowl, but there is a risk they would all stick together. I love butterscotch too.
ReplyDeleteYes they would stick together R, and I remember years ago they did just that. Yummy.
DeleteThe reason is - Little kid proof!
ReplyDeleteThen again put the damn things up in a cupboard - simple, eh?
Another lovely day here on the coast.
School wagging is out of control - what are the parents doing???
Cheers - the pub beckons ha ha!
Colin
I guessed that Colin, but it's hard for adults..lol Love them and you wouldn't want to make me suffer by putting them in the top cupboard - would you?
DeleteChildren don't have to go to school these days, you know that, don't you Colin?
Uy amo tambien me pasa . Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, it's such a nuisance, J.P.
DeletePackaging can be so annoying ...
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoyed the Butter Scotch Drops though ...
Happy new month of December.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan. Very annoying trying to open which was impossible for me.
DeleteIn the early 1950s, the other children at school used to eat lollies, but our family dentist/uncle wouldn't allow any child in the family to eat them. He said our other school friends will rot their teeth.. and he was correct. My brothers and I never had a filling.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Hels, a good man then. I never used to eat them either when I was a child and adult, it just seemed to happen one day these past 5 years and that's the truth.
DeleteSecure packaging can be difficult for oldies. you need to put a pair of scissors in the packet. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteIndeed I do Diane. Thanks.
DeleteOh, I know that struggle!
ReplyDeleteIndividually wrapped lollies are tasty, but such a hassle sometimes.
Happy Monday, Margaret!
Thank you Veronica. I'm still eating them, will take me awhile.
DeleteMost annoying if you can't get them open.
Better buy a different brand next time.
ReplyDeleteI certainly will if I can get them David.
DeleteThe packaging here is a nightmare too; you can barely open it.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, the candies were delicious.
I wish you a wonderful new week.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma. You are correct when you say nightmare, make you want to get into them more when you can't open them.
DeleteIt's a form of torture. Somewhere, some executive bozo is laughing..... Tee heeeeee.
ReplyDeleteVery much a form of torture Bill..lol I guess they are laughing one way or another.
DeleteHave a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne.
DeleteAs coisas nem sempre acontecem como esperamos. Contudo, deve haver problemas piores.
ReplyDeleteAbraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Oh yes, my little problem is very minor, Juvenal :)
DeleteI like butterscotch drops but is annoying when they are difficult to open
ReplyDeleteMost annoying Jo-Anne, but we can live with it.
DeleteThose look like a candy I would like too. Sometimes you can tear the top down where the perforations are and it will open. Other times if it has enough air in it, you can squeeze the candy and the plastic will pop open.
ReplyDeleteYes you can on some, but this one I couldn't and still can't, won't come out no matter what I do. You could say they are bullet proof...lol
DeleteHi Margaret, I sometimes use the cutting part of nail clippers to open things like this. It's a bit fiddly but it seems to work for me. I'm happy to be visiting you again and thank you for the sweet welcome back message :)
ReplyDeletep.s. love the lady's lavender dress. I would love that, more so would love her figure, lol!
DeleteThanks re lady Denise.
DeleteThat is a good idea, nail clippers, I'll try that.
You are welcome re message :)
My favorite childhood candies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing back memories Margaret!
Have a wonderful December!!
Ah! A lovely memory then Katerinas.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteThat cold be a real problem...haha..!! But maybe you could buy a roll of those candies that might be better...haha...!!!
Many greetings,
Marco
I'm sure I can find something more suitable to open Marco..lol
DeleteI totally get this, it’s the classic “so simple yet so annoying” snack problem. Individually wrapped sweets are great for hygiene, but when you just want one in the moment, they turn into a mini puzzle. I’ve found that keeping a tiny keyring knife or even a small nail clipper nearby works wonders when scissors aren’t around. Otherwise, sometimes a quick pinch and twist at the corners of the wrapper can loosen it enough to pull the candy out without cutting. Definitely makes you appreciate snacks that come with easy-access packaging.
ReplyDeleteWell that is also a good idea re keyring mini knife Meldoy. Thank you for that, I'll have to see if I can purchase one.
DeleteWell, you can squeeze the bag widthwise and in the opposite direction of its folds, although sometimes it doesn't give the desired result.
ReplyDeleteHappy December!
Regards.
Thanks for that, it unfortunately didn't work for me either.
DeleteIt seems like a sweet dilemma. Maybe keeping a small pair of travel scissors or a keychain multi-tool nearby could save you the fuss when you just want a Butter Scotch Drop
ReplyDeleteGood idea and thank you. :)
DeleteIch kann dich gut verstehen. Dieses Problem scheint es auf der ganzen Welt zu geben. Ich brauche auch oft eine Schere um Süßigkeiten aus der Verpackung zu holen. Mein Trost ist, wenn ich jedes mal in die Küche gehen muss, um eine Schere zu holen, esse ich nicht so viele Süßigkeiten und nehme nicht zu. Also gut für meine Figur.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true what you say. I keep a small pair of scissors next to be at the moment till I have finished them, then I'm going to remind myself not to buy them again :)
DeleteDenise had the idea of nail clippers. That's a good one. Often, though I don't see it here, but often I find a little corner where I can rip the package. But yeah, this is odd. Why so hard to get open?
ReplyDeleteHard to open to keep the children out I suppose, makes it hard for them.
DeleteThanks.
I thought of you. We got these KIND ice cream bars. They have wrapping similar. So I went down the middle and they split right open. It's similar to the wrapping on that candy- Maybe it will work.
DeleteI have a small knife that I keep in my pack so if a problem like that ever arose, I have the answer. :)
ReplyDeleteIndividual wrapping is so wasteful. I'd rather spend the time prying the individuals apart when they stick together than fumbling with each packet.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't get me started on blister packs that can slice your finger open if you are not extra careful.
Yo no los volvería a comprar, si son tan difíciles de abrir...pero si son tan buenos. Besos Margaret.
ReplyDeleteIt would be really difficult to try to eat without being able to open the packaging.
ReplyDeleteYou remind me when I get annoyed while failing in opening biscuit wrappers 😅
ReplyDeleteI would often say “what they think that kids will carry tools to cut them to open up 😊
I could relate so well to this post and honestly can’t think anything else except scissor ☹️