Crap: Hard to Open Packaging That Requires a Chainsaw
Posted by Cap on March 6, 2010 |
Or in this case, a butcher knife.
I swear to Xenu, lord and dictator of the Galactic Confederacy, that if I ever encounter another packaging that requires stabbing motion to open, I’m going to send Tom Cruise and his Scientology pals after the person responsible.
In all seriousness, from today forward, I’m genuinely going to make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing poorly-designed packaging that’s hard to open.
And don’t even get me started about the cost of printer ink.
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March 6th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Have the store open it before you leave. Just say you have a physical problem that prevents you opening it at home (awd).
March 6th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Once I stupidly bought some scissors whose packaging could only be opened with other scissors.
March 6th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Juan: That’s actually a pretty good idea for certain items. Makes my rant much more pathetic now. Haha.
mbm: We’ve all been there.
March 6th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
try a can opener
March 6th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Some packaging is totally ricidulous. To add insult to injury, I once cut my finger on one of these plastic packages. Ow.
March 7th, 2010 at 8:04 am
I just bought a 3-Pack of those yesterday at Costco and reduced my frustration by 2/3 per cartridge.
March 7th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I’ve had success using a can opener.
March 7th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Kitchen scissors are the best way. Ikea sells them for about $2. and they work great on cutting meat and other foods as well. If you don’t have kitchen scissors then get some.
March 8th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Unfortunately, this type of packaging is needed to prevent shoplifting.
If the package is easily opened, people will take the contents out and pocket them, leaving the empty package, and typically the theft detection device, on the hook or the shelf.
Another case of a few bad apples spoiling the bunch.
March 8th, 2010 at 8:49 am
carole & jeff: huh two suggestions for can openers. alright i’ll give it a whirl next time.
peter: ikea scissors are wonderful because their packaging is easy to open :D
george: yeah good reminder, definitely aware of that. its pretty sad whenever i see printer ink or certain items behind locked glass shelves at retailers just to prevent shoplifting.
no worries all, ’tis just a rant :D
March 8th, 2010 at 8:54 am
I keep a pair of these in my kitchen drawer.
http://www.amazon.com/Cut-Anything-Scissor-Penny-Plastic-Packages/dp/B0014630NS
they will even cut through a penny. I have found that they are the only thing that will work on those kinds of packages
March 8th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I use a device called PLASTIC SURGEON which allows me to open everything I have tried. I think it was around $10.00. They’re said to have them at Home Depot.
March 8th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I just looked the thing up on the Web.
Amazon has them for $7.99. Other places, $18.69
March 28th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Plastic packaging has been one of those things that especially irks me. One year, I gave all of my relatives a specialty plastic packaging opener that I found on amazon, and they still tell me its the best present I ever gave them.
Over time, I’ve found the best value solution to be cheap tin-snips from a place that has a bin of cheap tools, like an ACE hardware store. For around 5 bucks, you can get something that will cut with more force than regular kitchen scissors.
April 12th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I had to buy a new cellphone yesterday (after mine fell to pieces after being dropped) and after all else failed finally had to stab the side of the packaging somewhat manically with a knife to get the phone out! Why can’t they make a cellphone that’s as tough as the packaging it comes in????
April 18th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
ZERO CALORIE SUPER CHILL – ALL FLAVORS REQUIRE VISE-CLAMPS TO OPEN LEAST YOU TEAR YOUR HANDS OFF TRYING TO OPEN ONE… STICK WITH GLACEAU VITAMIN WATER ZERO
May 6th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Well, Most of these comments cought my attention beacause most of them are oh so true. But George is right, i guess they make strong packaging to prevent shoplifting. Mhm i guess it goes both ways huh
January 9th, 2012 at 7:39 am
And don’t get me started on the kids toys that require a screw driver to get them out of their package! Ridiculous!!!!!