My excitement cannot be contained

[MC74]

tbh we’d probably make it with Cheese whiz

I wouldn't disbelieve that, considering there are weirdos who use Cheez Whiz on pizzas, mac & cheese, lasagna, and tacos....

 

[Quagmire]

tbh we’d probably make it with Cheese whiz

Only Philadelphians

 

[Nae'blis]

Cheese should never come in a can. I'm willing to die on this hill.

 

[A Maybe Baker]

I do think it's quite funny how poutine is now considered a Canadian classic when 30 years ago it was peasant junk food eaten by crazy rural Quebeckers.

A long time ago Lobster was considered food only fit for those in jail, as well.

As a descendant of the rural Quebecois, it explains my affinity for poutine.

 

[MC74]

I tried the BBQ ones, and they're very similar to how the Hickory Sticks taste, combined with the old school BBQ flavor with a spicy kick. These are the ones I've sorely missed. Well done, Hostess!

 

[Smacktard]

I just suddenly remembered we used to have a plushie of one of the Hostess mascots. I think it was the red guy. I wonder if we still have it. I'll try looking next time I'm home and post it for internet points if I find it

 

[MC74]

I just suddenly remembered we used to have a plushie of one of the Hostess mascots. I think it was the red guy. I wonder if we still have it. I'll try looking next time I'm home and post it for internet points if I find it

Now I'm jealous. I love those mascots.

Looking forward to trying the Chili Cheese tortilla chips next. Hearing those are great too!

 

[Smacktard]

I appreciate the restraint in trying only one bag of chips at a time.

 

[MC74]

I appreciate the restraint in trying only one bag of chips at a time.

I'm so tempted to mix them up and store them in sealable bags. They're all so good that you'd want all flavors at once.

 

[MC74]

Bought 2 more bags. A bag of Chili Cheese and a bag of Sour Cream & Onion. These are the tortilla chips.

 

[Kat]

By the way, isn't it stupid that US outlets don't have switches on them? Like... Why is that not a thing here?

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What's the point of a switch on an outlet? I have some switched outlets, but the switches are on the wall near the light switches, where they're convenient.

Im the latter, it just doesnt look or sound appealing

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Exactly. I've had poutine in Canada. It's fine, but fries are better not smothered under a bunch of wet stuff. I put only salt and pepper on them, everything else only detracts.

 

[Ben]

What's the point of a switch on an outlet? I have some switched outlets, but the switches are on the wall near the light switches, where they're convenient.

Well primarily, it's pretty nice to be able to turn an outlet off before you go sticking prongs of metal into it. Especially with those the tiny-ass plugs you generally get in America. I cannot once recall plugging something in while in the UK and seeing a spark, probably also aided by the grounding prong being the longest and always in contact first.

The bedrooms in my place don't have ceiling lights in them at all, they've just got a wall switch that toggles one outlet and I have to have a lamp in that specific one, limiting how I can orient the room. That's just... Annoying.

 

[MC74]

Love the Chili Cheese tortilla chips, and if y'all want some pointers on these, make nachos out of them. You won't regret it!

 

[canadaguy]

Exactly. I've had poutine in Canada. It's fine, but fries are better not smothered under a bunch of wet stuff. I put only salt and pepper on them, everything else only detracts.

We call this "confidently incorrect" lol

 

[Kat]

Well primarily, it's pretty nice to be able to turn an outlet off before you go sticking prongs of metal into it. Especially with those the tiny-ass plugs you generally get in America. I cannot once recall plugging something in while in the UK and seeing a spark, probably also aided by the grounding prong being the longest and always in contact first.

I'll admit sparks are pretty common when plugging something in, but they're very tiny and immediately burn out. I've never heard of them being a danger unless the room is full of flammable gas.

The bedrooms in my place don't have ceiling lights in them at all, they've just got a wall switch that toggles one outlet and I have to have a lamp in that specific one, limiting how I can orient the room. That's just... Annoying.

My bedroom is the same. All of my lamps have switches on them though, so I can still plug them in wherever. I don't see how outlet switches would help. Surely you're not going to grope around an outlet in the dark to turn on a lamp, are you?

In all seriousness, there are lots of products that make lights in bedrooms much better. I'm a big fan of "smart lights" because I can set the color and brightness depending on what I'm doing, but there are also devices you can plug lamps into and use a remote to control, and foot pedal switches, and all sorts of things.

I really hate getting out of bed to turn the lights off, though.

 

[dimmerwit]

I think the fact that both Ben and I raised the point of outlet switches in otherwise irrelevant topics is proof of our fondness for them.

When you turn off the lights, do you flick down?

 

[Kat]

I think the fact that both Ben and I raised the point of outlet switches in otherwise irrelevant topics is proof of our fondness for them.

I could see them being handy in the kitchen. They're usually easily accessible, and being able to completely turn off power to a kitchen appliance or gadget could be useful.

I can't imagine ever wanting a switch on an outlet near the floor though. I believe you two use them, but I just can't think of a situation where I would. I feel like they'd get bumped accidentally more than they'd get used intentionally.

When you turn off the lights, do you flick down?

My house has paddle switches and most lights have multiple switches, so no. There's no flicking, and it's as likely to require an up movement as a down.

 

[shortkut]

Exactly. I've had poutine in Canada. It's fine, but fries are better not smothered under a bunch of wet stuff. I put only salt and pepper on them, everything else only detracts.

That’s because in poutine, they cease to be French fries and become part of something greater than themselves. Poutine is more than just the sum of its parts

 

[Smacktard]

That’s because in poutine, they cease to be French fries and become part of something greater than themselves. Poutine is more than just the sum of its parts

Beautifully said. I grant you honorary Canadian status.