A One-Foibled Woman’s Shameful Secret

November 5, 2015 by dorannrule

Being a perfectly perfect person in my own eyes (if I don’t look in the mirror too often), I hate to admit I have certain FOIBLES.

Actually, there is only one real foible and the secret is now being shamefully announced through cyberspace.

Please do not judge this harshly but,

I DO NOT LIKE TO SHARE POPCORN!

IN FACT, I HATE SHARING POPCORN!

Perhaps this sounds selfish.

Yes, it really is selfish.

But consider this from my perfectly perfect point of view:

Hands carry germs and if you are germaphobic (like moi),
Sharing anything with germy hands involved is HORROR-FYING.
I like to eat the WHOLE Small, Medium, or Large size bag of popcorn all by myself. I LOVE popcorn! I want it ALL!
The noise created by strange fingers dipping in is maddening. I want to listen to the movie UNDISTURBED, preferably in solitary confinement (alone with my popcorn bag).
Protecting territory or personal space (that popcorn bag) is essential to maintaining mental health. I read that somewhere and it certainly does apply to popcorn bag holders.
And never mind “pass the popcorn please.” Courtesy does not help. You are still an invader, a noise maker, and undoubtedly carrying the flu virus!
Coming for a visit? Now you know to stay clear of the One-Foibled-Woman when there is popcorn involved!. Ignore this warnng at your own peril.
The popcorn is MINE! Why am I expected to share it and made to feel guilty if I don’t?
But I ask you fellow bloggers, isn’t there something admirable about a woman with only one foible?
And do you think blogging is beginning to take its toll on my perfectly perfect one-foibled life?

From http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/foible : Sometimes a foible helps make a person who they are, even if the foible, or weakness (“feeble” is a close relative), is a little odd. Synonyms for foible in a negative sense are “failing,” “shortcoming,” and in a more positive sense “quirk,” “eccentricity.” It can likewise be annoying or endearing. Most people have a foible, or idiosyncrasy, that stands out to others, but interestingly, a person rarely sees his or her own characteristic foible.

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45 Responses

on November 5, 2015 at 4:37 pm Andrew Reynolds

Okay, okay, I’ll bring my own pop corn. 🙂

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on November 5, 2015 at 4:45 pm Donna Catterick

That’s not a failing – that’s a strength! No sharing of popcorn allowed. I agree completely.

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on November 5, 2015 at 4:56 pm dorannrule

Oh oh oh! Someone who finally understands! 🙂

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on November 5, 2015 at 4:56 pm dorannrule

Andrew, you will be a welcome guest for sure! 🙂

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on November 5, 2015 at 6:13 pm melissa

I agree — this must be your one foible, Dor! 🙂 What a fun and happy post. I’ve missed reading your spirited words! And you’ve made me think of that line from Mary Poppins. Do you remember? When she measures the children, and then measures herself. They each get a description, rather than a number. And Mary’s was, “Practically perfect in every way.” That’s what I say to my kids about myself, when we’re being silly! And I believe the very same about you. So go ahead and keep your popcorn to yourself!

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on November 5, 2015 at 9:23 pm ritaroberts

No one ever gets chance to share ,popcorn ,crisps anyway dora. I savoir them all to myself so you are not on your own. Some would think us greedy however there is never enough in the packs today to share anyway are there.

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on November 5, 2015 at 10:49 pm Anne Mehrling

Surely, non-sharing popcorn is a feeble foible and should be graciously accepted.

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on November 5, 2015 at 11:43 pm emjayandthem

I LOVE popcorn, too, and no I don’t want to share. I’ll sit next to you, with my trough, and we’ll nosh together 🙂 let’s go~ 🙂 MJ

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on November 6, 2015 at 12:54 am photosfromtheloonybin

Bahaha! Like I said on Facebook this morning, you never fail to make me smile :). I agree about the popcorn issue – each person should have their own. When we go to the movies Mikey buys a large popcorn which is supposed to be for all of us, but it’s usually gone (into his belly) before the movie even starts! I think I will learn from your wisdom and get my own bag next time.

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on November 6, 2015 at 12:55 am photosfromtheloonybin

Oh and…. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Dorrrrrrrrr, happy birthday to you!!! Great singing right? You can uncover your ears now :).

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on November 6, 2015 at 2:21 am Jill Weatherholt

Sharing popcorn…yuck! You’re putting your fingers to your lips then sticking said fingers back into the bowl…no way!

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on November 6, 2015 at 2:47 am Kate Crimmins

If that’s all you have (as a foible) you’re good. If my husband and I share a bag that means I get 3 kernels as his hands are bigger and faster than mine. His penance for this horrendous sin is that he must take me out to dinner afterward!

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on November 6, 2015 at 2:47 am Kate Crimmins

BTW my foible is outing double-dippers! I share your feelings about germs.

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on November 6, 2015 at 3:40 am kimberlysmyth

I’m a fellow popcorn junky, or at least I use to be before the Paleo lifestyle, it’s one of the things I miss the most! However, I don’t go to the movies much, so…I allow myself the occasional cheat (maybe once every two or three months if I’m lucky), and when I do, I’m like you, but…my hubby never eats more than a handful so, of course, I share with him. He buys it for me after all. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:16 am dorannrule

If you sing like I do, I’m glad you are waaaay up there in Canada! At the same time I wish you were here to make me laugh along with you.

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:18 am dorannrule

Privately owned and held popcorn – the key to happiness! Along with a good book of course. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:19 am dorannrule

O.K. – no wandering over to my trough though MJ! 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:20 am dorannrule

Bwahahaha! A “feeble foible.” I love it! 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:21 am dorannrule

We have big packs here Rita – along with big bellies too – but I still hate sharing. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:22 am dorannrule

Oh Melissa! Where have you been? I have missed you.

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:23 am dorannrule

Eeeeew! I agree Jill. No way! I never thought of it in quite those graphic images but now I am even more foibled than ever.

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:24 am dorannrule

Yes Kate… you are up against “supply and demand” and you need to demand more. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:25 am dorannrule

Hurrah! Another germaphobe!

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:36 am dorannrule

I try really hard to avoid popcorn but it calls to me from the pantry. Maybe I should empty the pantry? But then it would call to me from the store. Congrats on your Paleo lifestyle. I believe in it but haven’t made the transition yet.

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on November 6, 2015 at 4:45 am kimberlysmyth

Just a tip; if you start with small changes like omitting sugar from your diet and substituting stevia for example, it makes it easier. That’s how I started and then I switched from using milk to almond or coconut milk and so on. Also, and most importantly, get rid of all oils in your house except olive oil and coconut oil. These simple things will go a long way in improving your health and making you feel better!

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on November 6, 2015 at 5:28 am Mary

I’m sharing my popcorn – just love the stuff Dorann!

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on November 6, 2015 at 8:09 am Eliza Waters

😀 I can understand completely! Now I have a craving for buttered popcorn! 😉

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on November 6, 2015 at 10:59 am photosfromtheloonybin

Imagine setting the two of us loose on your birthday? What a celebration that would be :).

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on November 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm dorannrule

Uh oh! Woohoo! I’ll follow you and your camera!

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on November 6, 2015 at 12:59 pm dorannrule

Ditto Eliza! I made myself hungry. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 12:59 pm dorannrule

You are one of those kindly giving somewhat germy souls. And you are well loved. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 1:01 pm dorannrule

Great advice Kimberly! I am already down to coconut oil and olie oil. I never drink milk. Sugar is the culprit and today’s my birthday. Sugar reigns. 🙂

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on November 6, 2015 at 2:51 pm Mary

Thank you Dorann for your beautiful words – hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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on November 6, 2015 at 7:43 pm pattisj

I’m with you, Dor. I want all the popcorn, too. It’s a good thing they make LOTS.

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on November 7, 2015 at 1:56 am Sheryl

LOL. Within the range of possible foibles, this one sounds pretty minor. If you have just one foible, this is the one to have. 🙂

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on November 7, 2015 at 2:25 am dorannrule

I feel very fortunate but sorry for anyone near my bowl who craves popcorn. 🙂

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on November 7, 2015 at 2:27 am dorannrule

Yes Patti, but hopefully now that everyone knows my little secret, the “lots” will all be reserved and untouchable. 🙂

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on November 8, 2015 at 12:14 am Dianna

Cute post! But I’d be perfectly safe with you, my friend, because popcorn is not on my list of favorites! More for you, right??!

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on November 8, 2015 at 4:43 am kimberlysmyth

Have a super happy birthday! Maybe even celebrate with some popcorn…the new James Bond opens this wknd 😜

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on November 8, 2015 at 6:54 am apronheadlilly

I don’t eat it anymore. There’s that getting in the teeth thing!

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on November 8, 2015 at 12:38 pm dorannrule

You can visit me any time! 🙂

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on November 8, 2015 at 12:39 pm dorannrule

I did! I hit the popcorn! 🙂 🙂

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on November 8, 2015 at 12:40 pm dorannrule

You would be a most welcome guest Dianna! (With or without popcorn)

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on November 11, 2015 at 6:45 pm katespencer17

A flavorful foible… I don’t blame you for keeping the popcorn for yourself! Makes me think of today’s custom of ‘sharing desserts in restaurants – where that that scrumptious dark chocolate torte with caramel and strawberries comes served with four forks. Not. I’ll have my own or not at all. So enjoy your popcorn… and I’ll enjoy mine. 🙂

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on November 12, 2015 at 4:14 pm dorannrule

Oh I am delighted there is another food hoarder in my list of favorite friends! 🙂

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