It’s day two of the Mini-Blog Challenge, hosted by Joi of Rx Fitness Lady, and today’s post is supposed to be controversial. That’s hard for me. I make it a rule not to discuss controversial topics with other people. I have my opinions, you have yours.
They (the blogging gods?) say that writing a controversial post is a great way to elicit discussion with your readers. That may be true, but it’s not my M.O. Maybe I’m afraid of offending someone, or turning a reader off because he or she disagrees with my stance. While that may have been true early on, I don’t have those fears anymore. I just don’t have an interest in writing something controversial, at least about the usual hot topics of sex, religion or politics.
I know you’re crushed. But fear not; I have my own version of controversial topics that I’m going to wow you with today. They are rarely talked about outside of the immediate family, and you may not even know where your best friend stands on each one.
Glassware in the cupboard. Should they be store up or down? I store mine up, risking dust getting inside the glasses. I’d rather that than have the rim touch the cabinet base.
Ketchup storage. Should it go in the fridge or pantry? It doesn’t require refrigeration, but I keep mine in the fridge anyway. I really don’t know why.
Dentist visits. Every six months is recommended, and that’s how often we go in my family. But I’m an overachiever.
Window blinds. Should they be turned up or down? Down may be the more common way, but I flip mine up so that less light gets in.
Toilet lid. Not the seat – that should always be down. But what about the lid? I try to put the lid down every time too. That way if I wake up in the middle of the night to use the facilities, I don’t accidentally fall in.
Toilet paper roll. Over or under – which way do you put it on? Over is the right way, says a very reliable source. (That would be me.)
Pillow/blanket placement. Do the pillows go under the blanket when you make the bed, or over? My kids’ go under, and ours are propped against the headboard. Half of you are snorting at me, thinking “Make the bed? Why would you even bother when you just get back in every night?” Because if my bed wasn’t made, it would be calling my name all day. “Come back to me, Dana…crawl in and take a nap.”
Shoe storage. Do you keep shoes in shoe boxes or not? I have a ridiculous number of shoes, so the boxes get tossed because they take up too much space in my half three quarters of the closet.
Corn on the cob. Do you eat it like a typewriter or like a wheel? I go the wheel route; my husband prefers the typewriter method.
So do you agree with me on these important, life-altering issues? Or do you just really not care? Engage with me, people!
Over over over!!! Toilet paper that goes under unnecessarily bothers me. Good choice. 😉
Thanks, Megan. I agree – it bothers me too. It just seems unnatural!
Toilet paper definitely goes OVER and I make the bed every day. Who really wants to get in an unmade bed, it feels so much nicer made. 🙂
Kate
I totally agree! My kids argue that it’s just going to get messed up again, but I like getting into a nice, neatly made bed.
HAHAHA too funny! I LOVE your cleverness on this, wish I had thought of it! Lol! Okay, I’m with you on all of these. I’m OCD, so I have to have my rims facing north! As far as the ketchup…when I was younger, we went to a restaurant that of course had ketchup on the table. Well low and behold, it obviously had sat for so long that it had maggots in it…YES.I.SAID.MAGGOTS! EWWW! Since then, my parents kept it in the fridge and so do I. I doubt if maggots would ever get in our ketchup though, as we can go through a bottle in a week! WE LOVE KETCHUP, lol!
Maggots – really?? My daughter keeps a bottle in the pantry because she doesn’t like it cold, but I am sharing this with her to change her mind. Yuck! I hope the restaurant comped your bill 🙂
Dana, you crack me up. How did I make it this long without your blog? Let’s be friends, please?
I’m with you on the controversial topics. I just love peace, and so many topics are just too close to people’s hearts and are too personal to be debated. I want my blog to be a safe place!
But let’s see where do I stand on important issues?
Glassware must be down. But when I moved in I scrubbed the crap out of my cabinets and sanitized the cabinet liners. Ketchup goes in the fridge. Why? I don’t know. That’s what my mom did. Dentist visits – I plead the fifth. Window blinds go down. Toilet lid should go down so the cat doesn’t drink out of the bowl but I always forget. Toilet paper roll, I’m neutral. Sleeping pillows go under the blankets but pretty decorative pillows go on top. Shoe storage is in an extremely ineffective pile on the floor of the closet, except for a few nicer pairs. Corn on the cob, wheel for sure!
Cosign on everything, Dana. I don’t eat corn on the cob so that one I can’t respond to. I love your take on today’s challenge!
Thanks, Alison! Not very controversial but I don’t roll that way.
Oh, I agree about the toothpaste question! And, Dana, we basically have NOTHING in common. THis surprises me!
Well, nothing this trivial, anyway. I’m sure we have lots of important things in common, Jessica!
Ok Dana, you have thrown a lot of controversy into the universe! My cabinets now have a drying pad liner, so I store glasses down. When the liner is not in place, glasses are stored up. Yuck, for the rim to touch the bare cabinet. Ketchup is stored wherever the last person who uses it puts it.
Very adamant with the dentist visits (well, at least for my daughter). Toilet lid down, toilet tissue over, blinds down, pillows…well when the bed is made, I’d say under. I try to keep shoe boxes, but have shoe organizers so I ditch the boxes. As for the corn, it all depends on the first bite which way I will go from there. #MBC
Ha – way to cover all of them, Carica! I have nice shoe racks on the bottom of my closet, but I tend to kick my shoes off into a big pile most of the time.
This was a great way to do your challenge!
I have never, ever seen anyone put opened ketchup in the pantry. I didn’t even know it was allowed.
toilet paper is over, unless there is a toddler in the house. If it is under, the child can spin it all day long without emptying the roll.
glassware: both, our glasses are tapered, so in order to fit them in the cupboard, we alternate up/down.
Toilet lid: I have seen in more than one place that when you flush with the lid up, germs fly all over around the toilet area. Plus, I don’t want anything falling in.
Bed made every day with pillows on top
We don’t have window treatments of any kind.
Nice job! Can’t wait to see what the next day’s challenge brings!
I’ve heard that about toilet germs too, Christine – eeww. And the toddler/tp tip is a good one – that wasn’t something either of my kids ever did. I’m guessing you have some experience with it, though!
haha funny, I keep our ketchup in the fridge but then I have to take it out about 20 minutes before I use it bc I abhor cold ketchup. and I do the typewriter and then, to reassure myself I didn’t miss anything, I go all rebel and turn to wheel style;)
Ha – that’s very thorough of you! Taking the ketchup out ahead of time is a great idea – why didn’t I ever think of that?
Ketchup doesn’t have to be refrigerated? You’re blowing my mind. You forgot the age old question of squeezing the toothpaste in the middle or from the end! (My middle squeezing ways annoyed my husband so much that we had to start buying toothpaste in a container that doesn’t stay squished when you squeeze it!).
Sarah, the toothpaste issue is first on my list for the second installment of Important Issues. If you think of any others, let me know 🙂
Oh my gosh! This is hilarious! I agree with ALL of your issues. Although I do keep a few boxes for my really nice shoes!
I do too, Britt – they are way up in the closet because I wear them so infrequently.
You are very clever my dear! I think we’re soul mates. I agree with you on each and every one…except the corn. Is that a deal breaker?
Not at all – my husband eats his corn like you, and I married him! So now I have two soul mates:)
Glassware down, set a towel down in the cabinet. Window blinds up not only does it keep the light out, but if someone is trying to see in they won’t be able to. Corn cob like a wheel.
Fun post.
Thanks, Barbara! Putting a towel down in the cabinet is a good idea.
Ha! Love this post! I also put my ketchup in the fridge but sorry, I’m an under TP kinda girl 😉 Thanks for linking for WDW with us!!
My pleasure, Michelle! You are one of the few tp under gals 🙂
We agree on everything! What’s the controversy? We are right, thank you very much!
Absolutely! Thanks for backing me up, Leah!
ha! I also never talk about politics or religion on my blog. I’m afraid. I don’t do it on Facebook either. I’m afraid if I started, I’d never stop.
So here goes:
Glassware? Up.
Ketchup? Fridge.
Dentist? Supposed to be every four months since I have my mom’s gums.
Blinds? Down.
Toilet lid? Everything down.
Toilet paper roll? Over.
Pillows? Over.
Shoes? In a hanging closet thingy.
Corn? Cut off the cob! Cut!
We’re pretty similar, Tamara. I like to cut the corn off the cob too, but I’m usually too lazy. And I had to cut it for so long when I had braces that I like to celebrate the fact that I don’t have to anymore!
The item on your list that I feel the most passionate about has to be the toilet paper – over or under. Over is, of course, the only right answer here.
My daughter-in-law takes corn on the cob eating to a whole new level. She manages somehow to pluck each kernel out as she does the typewriter method leaving an empty cob that looks perfectly groomed instead of the shaggy mess that I am left with.
Really? That’s so interesting. Is she super neat and organized in her non-eating life? That just seems like so much effort, and I don’t love corn that much.
oh you are too funny! since i’m not a kitchen aficionado, i am always asking my husband, “is this refrigerated? does this go in the cupboard?” i am such a dunce. but definitely over on the TP.
Well, the ketchup question is small potatoes compared to the tp one – that one is mega-important 🙂
I can’t believe my comment didn’t go thru! I don’t feel like typing all of that over. Here goes…
I agreed with all except the blinds, toilet stuff, and glass ware.
My pillows are under and I eat both typewriter and wheel depending on the day.
I loved this #MBC controversial/funny post. Clever of you to come up with all of this!
Sorry your first comment got lost, Joi. Glad you like the post though, even though I took the easy way out 🙂
I once wrote a post that I thought was benign, but ended up getting slammed by the commenters. Since then, I try VERY hard to avoid controversy!
As for you lovely topics – Glassware up, ketchup in fridge, blinds down, corn typewriter-style, and TP DEFINITELY over!!! 🙂
Good answers, Lisa. How are you finding time to comment on other blogs today? You are amazing!
As your husband, I’m happy to hear you finally admit that you have a “ridiculous number of shoes.” I feel vindicated – thank you.
You’re welcome. That doesn’t mean that I’m going to stop buying shoes, though.
HA. I agree with you on every single item (and didn’t actually realize that ketchup could be NOT in the fridge). Oh except I never make my bed unless people are coming over and then the decorative pillows that usually live next to the wall cover up the sleeping pillows and the cover so it doesn’t matter if it’s over or under.
Love your controversial topics!! So original 🙂
Thanks Kristi! The ketchup issue is divided – many passionate opinions about the ickiness of cold ketchup. Who knew?
I LOVE your take on this for the #MBC challenge. I agree with you on dentist visits, glassware in cupboard, window blinds,and toilet paper roll (I’m tempted to flip the roll when I’m at someone else’s house if they have it under–I’ve actually done it now that I think about it). 🙂
I eat my corn on the cob typewriter style. I keep my ketchup in the pantry, but don’t mind if it’s in the fridge. I keep the toilet lid up, but I did wonder the other day if I should keep it down. I keep my shoes in individual plastic storage boxes. I recently purchased some for my husband’s shoes too, because he has way too many pairs and they needed organization. I make up my bed everyday, because I think the room looks messy if I don’t. And I prop pillows up against the headboard. Great post, Dana!
This is a brilliant choice of controversial topics! I love the unique twist you put on things. I feel like there’s a toothpaste controversy that I do not participate in, maybe something about the way you apply it when you’re close to running out? I leave it to you to explore this on your next controversial topics instalment. This was FUN!
Oh, that would be a good one, Katia. Squeeze from the bottom or the middle? Roll it up when it’s almost out or no? I’m going to write that down for part two – thanks!
The last reliable source I heard from in regards to toilet paper was actually Oprah! Years ago she did a show and they tested which way was better and according to their study, if you have the paper coming from the top of the roll, you used less!
Because I’m always looking to save money, I did it her way! 😉
Interesting that there is a reason behind the tp issue – leave it to Oprah to affect the way America loads their toilet paper!
This is possibly the most offensive thing I have read all day. Ketchup in the fridge?!?! Cold ketchup is the worst. Glad to see you took the right stand on everything else. BTW, I think over for the toilet paper is a law. 🙂
Yay – I’ve offended one person with my controversial post – mission accomplished! I think the tp thing is a law too, but pretty difficult to enforce.
Oh, Dana!I knew I could trust you to bring the funny. I love it. Those are pretty hot topics in my house. The toilet paper debate can get pretty heated(ours is about who should replace the roll). And the shoes, those boxes don’t stand a chance. I am anti-hoarding so there is no way I’m keeping that many boxes.
I totally agree with you, Veronica! I’m anti-hoarding too, although there have been times when I’ve tossed something and then regretted it later.
I want to be one of those people who keeps my shoes in their boxes but they are mostly piled in the closet and no boxes make it that far. And toilet lid definitely down, glasses go up but shelf is cleaned regularly and dentist regularly. You are so controversial!
I know, Kate – I just love to stir up trouble 😉
Love your spin on this. Ketchup (and syrup) in the fridge, TP goes over and corn on the cob is wheel style.
Syrup in the fridge – really? I’ve never done that. I think my son would riot because his waffles would get cold. Then again, he likes cold ketchup with his french fries, so who knows.
Oh my you are funny! I didn’t know what to expect, but this was NOT it! I am toilet paper under, no shoe boxes, seat must be down or baby splashes in it… and I typewriter eat my corn!
So we agree on a few but not others – I’m ok with that 🙂 Lots of typewriters eaters today…
HaHa – I was thinking the same thing as Lisa – we matched 100% until the corn on the cob!!! I’m so anal on the bed making that I usually make the bed at hotels – especially if I’m going to be in the room for a bit.
And, I even trained my boys when they were little – seat and lid go down – I live with 3 boys and have walked into a bathroom with the seat up less than 5 times in our home!!
That’s impressive, Kim – you’ve trained those boys well. And I make the bed at hotels too if I’m going to be there awhile – the messiness bugs me.
Aaaaahhhh! I LOVE this take on today’s challenge! I store my glasses down, ketchup in the pantry (I hate cold ketchup), pillows on top, blinds down, and corn like a typewriter! I didn’t want to do anything “to” controversial, so I decided (right now) to sit out on the challenge today. I may come up with something a little later though!
Well you can see I took the easy way out 🙂 We don’t agree on much, on my list, do we?
Dana, I loved your take on controversial issues and am with you try not tackle the really large ones and ruffle feathers, but this was a really fun approach. Oh I am with you on the toilet seat and paper, too!! 🙂
Thanks, Janine. I just didn’t feel like being controversial – and I was having writer’s block anyway.
I’m so glad you addressed these issues! A brave step, but someone had to do it.
Glassware goes up.
TP goes over.
Ketchup goes in the fridge.
Important shoes go in boxes.
Toilet lid (should) go down (we have a shelf above it, and I’m in constant fear of something falling in! I remember, Husby doesn’t…)
The dentist is to be avoided until needs be. And corn on the cob is eaten half-and-half, alternating between styles. Just to be difficult 😉
Way to take a stand, Lizzi! I’ve dropped my fair share of stuff into the toilet by accident, and we don’t even have a shelf above it. Phone + toilet bowl = time to get a new phone.
I can safely say the only thing I’ve ever dropped in the toilet was a penny, when I was about 6. And it was a clean bowl, so I rescued it.
I hope I NEVER drop my phone in (seeing as it never goes with me, I should be safe) because EWWWWW!!!
Fun! I would fall into the “just don’t care” category. I don’t always bother to make the bed. Shhhh….don’t tell!
Your secret is safe with me, Michelle!
I had no idea there were people who kept their ketchup in the pantry. WHAT??!! EW!!!! We agree on every. single. item on your list except the corn on the cob. How you get through an ear wheel-style is beyond me. I would feel like the universe was out of sync if I didn’t go at it like a typewriter. Fun take on the controversial post! –Lisa
I guess we can agree to disagree on the corn thing. 🙂
Dana I want to answer each one of these! I’ll just take the ones I have a particular stance on an will probably never change. All my shoes are in boxes. I even have my flip flop box. The don’t really keep going in the box but when the seasons change, they get put away. Since we moved around (military) I didn’t want my shoes to get smashed. It’s something that will always stick with me, though we are done moving. Ketchup in the cupboard – I hate it cold. But we have had a humid enough season that the ketchup did develop a layer of mold. My mom is just south enough that she HAS to get hers in the cabinet. I just buy it in smaller quantities. Toilet paper – however it goes on that’s how it stays. 😉 Basically you have no arguments from me on this post.
I’ve never heard of ketchup getting moldy – ewww. We have two bottles – one in the fridge and one in the pantry, because Gwen has now decided she hates it cold.
I don’t understand how it gets humid in the house with the ac on. I could see if we didn’t have one. It’s just a time of year when the bread molds quickly etc. We had some apple juice mold in the refrigerator, it’s the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen so I won’t buy apple juice boxes anymore since I can’t see what’s going on. I’ve also had my feta cheese mold into some blue cheese looking concoction. In the summer there’s certain things that can’t be kept on the door or the fridge. YUCK.