By cupnoodles - 28/10/2012 20:14 - United States - Stony Brook

Today, my boyfriend and I were preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. I tasked him with going out to buy emergency groceries in case we lose power. He returned with dozens of microwave cup noodles. We're going to starve. FML
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cupnoodles 7

OP here! My boyfriend bought regular cup noodles, but our building uses electricity for hot water. We ended up buying one of those hot plates, which was a good investment! Although his comment was really uncalled for, speaking respectfully to #1, I think that everyone has their own issues to deal with. We use this site for each others entertainment and to tell others general issues we have as people. Similarly to how you MIGHT post about getting stuck at home from, what maybe many New Yorkers consider, a little amount of snow and saying FML, I am doing the same about about a, what you consider, little category 1 storm. I hope your mood turns around because taking it out on someone you don't know over the internet will only cause a lot of psychological damage to you and potentially someone who is not self-actualized or confident. The area we live in is currently in danger of a power outage, but I think we're ready for it! Thank you everyone for all their warm prayers and so much more! :)

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hannah_lynn 12

A hurricane is a hurricane no matter where it is. People have died already. Plus living in a hurricane prone are isn't something to brag about. Shut up.

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corruptedlol 2

That famous Southern Hospitality is really showing.

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NigerianMedicine 11

Freeze-dried foods will last you forever. Where I live, they sell cartons of freeze-dried cherries, which are expensive and yet strangely delicious. If I lose power, that should be my staple diet for the next few days.

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vbmg152 18

Never send a man food shopping! I've been married 24 yrs & no way would I do that!

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CharresBarkrey 15

That's a bit of a harsh generalization. My dad was the one who did all the grocery shopping when I was growing up and he did a fine job.

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thewife5 19

My husband does most of the shopping... It makes me grumpy.

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vbmg152 18

You're very lucky! I stopped sending mine when he'd come home & say they're out of T.P. I knew better, called the store & of course they weren't out, he just didn't wanna look!

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chinagirl3343 8

Just heat your water on you BBQ pit... If you have one.

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holyshitbatman 20

explain this logic, please. with hurricanes come that wet stuff that falls from the sky...i do believe it's called rain. how in the hell are you suppose to light a FIRE when it's RAINING! i do hope youre never in a situation like this...

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bladedrose 3

Well and I hate to sound logical but a BBQ pit grill is generally movable, so in Theory one could move said grill out of the rain and inside where the fire would have no problem staying lit. (This would also apply to grills, and anything under a fixed gazebo, but if it is a true "fire pit" then your absolutely right. But seeing where they live it is a good guess it wouldn't be a fixed pit)

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holyshitbatman 20

ok well hows this for logic. now that you want to move said pit inside, you're risking burning your house down. then you'll be outside in the cold wind and rain. same with the grill. bonus points if you want your house to reek of propane and get sick from inhalation. hate to sound logical, but people like you are the reason we get to laugh at stupid warning labels that should be common sense

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Welshite 39

Dear God. I've gone through hurricanes before and lost electricity for a couple days. You can cook on a little propane burner easily inside your house. If you are worried about dying from fumes, crack open a window. Worried about burning down your house: move the burner away from any flammables. Easy fix.

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holyshitbatman 20

please note: propane burner vs firepit/grill the commenter suggested

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bladedrose 3

Alright if you burn your house down with a grill or pit, you deserve to be outside. The little amount of fire it would take to boil water wouldn't smoke up your house, but if your smart about it you put it in a separate room. And crack a window so the air flow pulls the smoke and propane from the room. And yes one room may smell of smoke or propane but if its that or starve? I don't think they need to worry about starving but I'm just pointing out that in a pinch totally possible. And only dangerous of your an incompetent moron.

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holyshitbatman 20

go ahead and try it if you really think it will work, but please do tell me how that works out for you

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thegoat01 6

I really don't think cup noodles are worth that much trouble...

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holyshitbatman 20

too bad you dont have a gas stove. then you could dump the noodles in a pan and be set for weeks (:

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Accuraxy 10

If you know your boyfriend is slightly/significantly stupid, then maybe you should have specified. But nevertheless that is pretty sad and FYL.

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leahmae88 7

He better have! That would be the real deal breaker for me. :p

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TheSasmaster 9

Try a sporting goods store and buy a propane stove where the camping goods are and you should be all good! All you'd have to do is boil some water for the noodles and you'll be fine! (: Good luck OP, stay safe!

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pogue36 5

Go out and get a generator, problem solved.

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thegoat01 6

Or just get food you don't have to cook.

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cheshireau 26

You could always return them yourself for something else.

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