I knew about the "vacuum" thing but my trick around it was much less elegant than the spoon shockwave: I was putting a butter knife flat under the metal lid and then twisting it slightly to force the lid away from the jar and let the air in. You can even hear the exact moment it pops and you can easily unscrew the lid from there. But the spoon approach is even less invasive. I gotta try it next time!
Also, Chef's Shockwave sounds way more badass than "Chef's Kiss."
I have seen that trick used as well, and it is very direct. You're right, too: you can hear that satisfying "whoosh" whenever you first crack the lid, and it's kind of like cracking a knuckle or something... why is it so satisfying? I'm not sure.
This is bad. Real bad. But I used to bang jars on the side of the counter tops. I don't do this now, I'd never get over it if I missed up the counter this way. Now I bang it on the metal of the over grates. Probably not the best either. I should try your spoon method.
interesting! i was taught to use that spoon inside the edge of the lid to pry it out until the seal popped. doesn’t warp the lid, just allows the seal to release in a more direct fashion.
Whoa, I'm like inverse-Andrew here.
I knew about the "vacuum" thing but my trick around it was much less elegant than the spoon shockwave: I was putting a butter knife flat under the metal lid and then twisting it slightly to force the lid away from the jar and let the air in. You can even hear the exact moment it pops and you can easily unscrew the lid from there. But the spoon approach is even less invasive. I gotta try it next time!
Also, Chef's Shockwave sounds way more badass than "Chef's Kiss."
I have seen that trick used as well, and it is very direct. You're right, too: you can hear that satisfying "whoosh" whenever you first crack the lid, and it's kind of like cracking a knuckle or something... why is it so satisfying? I'm not sure.
Tactile feedback FTW!
yep! except i use a spoon
It's the wild west out there!
That’s my go-to as well!
Knives out!
Or I’ve been known to use a fork too 🍴
You're a maniac!
This is bad. Real bad. But I used to bang jars on the side of the counter tops. I don't do this now, I'd never get over it if I missed up the counter this way. Now I bang it on the metal of the over grates. Probably not the best either. I should try your spoon method.
Hey, it works! And - you're creating a little shockwave of your own.
But yeah, please don't miss!
interesting! i was taught to use that spoon inside the edge of the lid to pry it out until the seal popped. doesn’t warp the lid, just allows the seal to release in a more direct fashion.
Gotta go Starscream
Coolest looking, or coolest acting? Important distinction here.
I mean he turned into a friggin jet fighter!! He was the best evil minion.
Yeah, but Galvatron turned him into a heap of rubble with one shot. Also: Cobra Commander's voice!!!
But he came back!
I'll allow it. Starscream definitely made the show and movie better, and I'm grateful to have known him. RIP!