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[I collect VHS tapes]

you're literally handing off the basic job of providing for your own household to another guy

I've seen more and more guys bragging about this. what's next? do you also ask him if he wants to come in and give your wife a little kiss for his hard work?

 

[adamsapple]

 

[calico]

 

[Cyberpunkd]

you're literally handing off the basic job of providing for your own household to another guy

I am providing for my household by earning money so I can outsource menial tasks to a high school failure like yourself while I get to spend more time with my family instead of in a grocery store. I'm sure I'm missing out on INCREDIBLE GROCERY STORE USER EXPRIENCE.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'm one more level up. I make money to pay other people to do stuff.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

I'm sure I'm missing out on INCREDIBLE GROCERY STORE USER EXPRIENCE.

It's unironically one of my favorite times of the week

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

I'm one more level up. I make money to pay other people to do stuff.

I don't even understand how you guys are okay with other people picking out your meat or produce

 

[Darkmakaimura]

I did and still occasionally do but now that I have transportation, I usually go to the grocery store. It's cheaper and easier. But I do still occasionally get a few items from Amazon/Amazon Fresh.

My roomie does some of the shopping too.

In fact she's making popcorn chicken and jambalaya I bought at the store today right now.

 

[Zathalus]

Sometimes I do. Depends on what I'm busy with at the moment or what we need.

 

[Nydius]

80% of the time I do curbside pickup because the largest grocery store in my town with the biggest selection is Walmart and I'll be damned if I'm going to spend an hour or two fighting the People of Walmart, meth addicts, and skunk smelling pot heads when I can have someone else do that and then load it into my car.

However, I usually go to our smaller, regional, grocery store afterwards for fresh produce, meats, and dairy. Their fresh selection is better.

The other 20%? Yeah, I use delivery. Because my wife is legitimately disabled and there are days (sometimes several days in a row) where her pain is too much to do anything and neither of us can go out. So in those cases, delivery fills the need.

 

[The Cockatrice]

You know what? I agree. There is no way in hell I'd allow anyone else to pick fruits and veggies and whatnot for me.

 

[Rentahamster]

I don't even understand how you guys are okay with other people picking out your meat or produce

I don't have a problem with responsible delegation.

The chef at a restaurant picks out the meat and produce that she feeds to me. I don't have a problem with that either.

 

[T.v]

Fuck no. I love grocery shopping. But only on quiet days, when the store isn't filled with the dregs of society.

 

[StueyDuck]

OP needs some hobbies.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

You know what? I agree. There is no way in hell I'd allow anyone else to pick fruits and veggies and whatnot for me.

It's bizarre to me that some people don't give a fuck that they won't have any say in what fruit or vegetables or meat they get. I couldn't imagine buying a steak without knowing what the marbling looks like.

 

[WhamBamThankYouMaam]

I don't even use any delivery services, but what the fuck are you talking about op?

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

I don't even use any delivery services, but what the fuck are you talking about op?

Over time it's somehow become normal for men to not know basic skills like changing oil or even a tire, and now grocery shopping is becoming the next thing they can't do because they probably don't even know what fresh produce or a good steak looks like.

 

[calistan]

The chef at a restaurant picks out the meat and produce that she feeds to me. I don't have a problem with that either.

You'd let a female chef cook you food???

 

[Rentahamster]

You'd let a female chef cook you food???

Not only that but I'd let her drive, too.

 

[WhamBamThankYouMaam]

Over time it's somehow become normal for men to not know basic skills like changing oil or even a tire, and now grocery shopping is becoming the next thing they can't do because they probably don't even know what fresh produce or a good steak looks like.

Or, you know, someone can go hunting instead of spending time buying bread. Once more I don't even use these services, and I live in the country side, chop my own wood and kill my own chickens for food etc. But I find this take incredibly stupid.

Why are you watching TV? Men used to be able to write plays!

 

[RagnarokIV]

What a spastic. Time to take your Ritalin or insulin, you're acting up again

Also gold

 

[Nocty]

you all are fucking oddballs man lmao

there are far more important things to do in my life than spend 3 hours driving to a supermarket full of smelly tramps and long queues when I can just order online in 5 minutes and have it delivered right to my door at a time I'm not busy with my kid or my job or the million other shit I gotta do on the regular.

Buying back your time >>>>>> wasting it at the grocery store

 

[TheUnicornGuy]

Over time it's somehow become normal for men to not know basic skills like changing oil or even a tire, and now grocery shopping is becoming the next thing they can't do because they probably don't even know what fresh produce or a good steak looks like.

But isn't shopping for groceries a woman's job? Wouldn't men that do it be feminising themselves?

 

[MilkyJoe]

I am providing for my household by earning money so I can outsource menial tasks to a high school failure like yourself while I get to spend more time with my family instead of in a grocery store. I'm sure I'm missing out on INCREDIBLE GROCERY STORE USER EXPRIENCE.

Pssst... Every job in society is essential, don't belittle someone because of what they do. It doesn't make you the man, it makes you a prick. Be better!!

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I don't have a problem with responsible delegation.

The chef at a restaurant picks out the meat and produce that she feeds to me. I don't have a problem with that either.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Let's look at the positives. He is wearing gloves and has put down cardboard.

But, he's standing on the cardboard, perhaps to keep his shoes clean.

 

[Solarstrike]

Go cuck yourself.

 

[Hookshot]

Metroid Prime 4 has really given this forum anger issues.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

It's bizarre to me that some people don't give a fuck that they won't have any say in what fruit or vegetables or meat they get. I couldn't imagine buying a steak without knowing what the marbling looks like.

I'm sorry you seem to live where food quality is shit. In France everything is good, also you buy a specific brand. There is no reason not to order online if you value your time and you should.

 

[Pimpbaa]

you're literally handing off the basic job of providing for your own household to another guy

I've seen more and more guys bragging about this. what's next? do you also ask him if he wants to come in and give your wife a little kiss for his hard work?

 

[The Cockatrice]

Buying back your time >>>>>> wasting it at the grocery store

 

[Kenneth Haight]

I don't even understand how you guys are okay with other people picking out your meat or produce

100% agree with you

I pick the best dates on my produce.

Do you think the guy who is doing your online shopping gives a shit about picking something with a good date. He's on the clock he's throwing that shit in the bag and moving on. You get the worst dates when online shopping I am convinced.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

But isn't shopping for groceries a woman's job? Wouldn't men that do it be feminising themselves?

Hauling in a big load of groceries and looking after your family is anything but "feminine"

I don't mind doing the grocery shopping. It makes me feel good knowing I'm buying good quality healthy food and some treats for my family.

spend 3 hours driving to a supermarket

Can be done in 30 minutes. I don't imagine you live more than 20 minutes from a major supermarket. The hand scanners are a game changer, you don't even have to speak to anyone. Just scan your stuff put it in your bags and pay. No slow ass granny/grandas scanning your items (sorry slow ass grannies/grandas )

 

[ResilientBanana]

The wife and I work 40 hours and also have 3 kids and 2 dogs. Between driving to work and picking them up from school, extravehicular activities, family events, house upgrades and so on, I can't always find the time to shop at the store. We have the money so why not? It's no different than buying something off Amazon or using door dash.

 

[GymWolf]

Does preparing the meal turn you into a cook tho?

 

[Hookshot]

Just spoke to someone who used to do picking for a job, this should settle any doubts or reaffirm any worries.

1. They have to look for good dates, the scanner tells them the sell by date a few days out to find, they can't just take from the shelf if it's next day.

2. They will pick smaller produce as the big stuff won't fit in their bags, but you are paying by weight so it doesn't really matter.

3. They don't care about the meat as long as it's clearly not damaged or off coloured etc, it's seen to be all of the same quality or it wouldn't have been delivered to the store.

4. Depending on how busy they are, how much delivery is worked or how messy the chillers are you will get a replacement rather than what you want because they can't find the item in a reasonable time. (That really only applies to people ordering and collecting in the early mornings which they advised not to do, or late at night where something that came in as a small quantity may have already sold out)

 

[Embearded]

The only thing that makes you a cuck is being away while your wife is having her orgasms.
Everything else is personal views and nothing more.

 

[RJMacready73]

you all do big shops?? fuck i get out of work, ring wife ask whats for dinner.. she says fuck all shes done naffink, i call into tesco express.. browse shelves, cant think of anything as brain numb from working all day.. go fuck it.. take kids for pizza... you guys are way better organized than me, we wing it

 

[Smiggs]

Where's the option for my wife's boyfriend does?

 

[Rentahamster]

Good thing I don't eat there lol

 

[E-Cat]

you're literally handing off the basic job of providing for your own household to another guy

I've seen more and more guys bragging about this. what's next? do you also ask him if he wants to come in and give your wife a little kiss for his hard work?

Do you hunt your own food? No? Cuck

 

[Cyberpunkd]

100% agree with you

I pick the best dates on my produce.

Do you think the guy who is doing your online shopping gives a shit about picking something with a good date. He's on the clock he's throwing that shit in the bag and moving on. You get the worst dates when online shopping I am convinced.

Again, is this some American shit? Because in France you will have indication of the expiry date e.g. 3d, 5d, a week, etc. If it's less than agreed-upon it will be discounted in a separate section of the order to prevent food waste. Also - I'm sorry you don't eat the food you buy, I do, so unless the expiry date is not 24 hours it will get eaten fast anyway. Are you stocking up for a war?

 

[SJRB]

imagine living such a simpleton's life that you put no stock in the time gained by not having to go out and do something as time wasting as groceries.

Truly the sign of the nitwit.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Again, is this some American shit? Because in France you will have indication of the expiry date e.g. 3d, 5d, a week, etc. If it's less than agreed-upon it will be discounted in a separate section of the order to prevent food waste. Also - I'm sorry you don't eat the food you buy, I do, so unless the expiry date is not 24 hours it will get eaten fast anyway. Are you stocking up for a war?

No, I live in the UK unfortunately

Please dude, stop with the how amazing France is in every thread. I've been

 

[Wandering Leopard]

When did this word become everyone's favorite insult.

 

[DKehoe]

you're literally handing off the basic job of providing for your own household to another guy

I've seen more and more guys bragging about this. what's next? do you also ask him if he wants to come in and give your wife a little kiss for his hard work?

imagine living such a simpleton's life that you put no stock in the time gained by not having to go out and do something as time wasting as groceries.

Truly the sign of the nitwit.

"The man who has his groceries delivered is a cuckold."

"Ah, but have you considered that the man who does not get his groceries delivered is a simpleton nitwit?"

 

[Cyberpunkd]

No, I live in the UK unfortunately

Please dude, stop with the how amazing France is in every thread. I've been

When it comes to groceries - yes, it is. Everything is of high quality, and the bread is incredible.

 

[TheUnicornGuy]

Hauling in a big load of groceries and looking after your family is anything but "feminine"

I don't mind doing the grocery shopping. It makes me feel good knowing I'm buying good quality healthy food and some treats for my family.



Can be done in 30 minutes. I don't imagine you live more than 20 minutes from a major supermarket. The hand scanners are a game changer, you don't even have to speak to anyone. Just scan your stuff put it in your bags and pay. No slow ass granny/grandas scanning your items (sorry slow ass grannies/grandas )

It's very much bait, as is the OP. If he's going to apply traditional household roles and say it's the man's job to provide for his family the it's equally the woman's job to be the housewife and do the daily jobs at home, including the shopping. Going by these rules then a man that does the shopping is a self made bitch.

 

[Poppinfresh]

I'm particular about the food and brands that I eat. I can't imagine not going grocery shopping for myself and my wife.

Besides, a couple of the women at my local Wegmans are smokin' hot, so that's a bonus and incentive to go.

 

[John Marston]

Last summer when I was out on my ass and couldn't leave my apartment because of chemo side effects I did use Doordash to deliver basic groceries.
Yes it was a bit more expensive than going myself but well worth it for its convenience.
Plus I added a 20$ tip and that delivery dude was so nice and carried my bags up the stsirs to my apartment door