I have tried all sorts of suggestions from people. I even tried opening windows, wearing sunglasses and on one attempt, goggles.
The only thing I got from that was some very strange expressions from family members. Not that I could see them clearly through the blur of tears. Hey, it's my onion and I'll cry if I want to.
If I wanted to cry, I would just cry or watch a sad movie. I wouldn't chop up an onion.
I just don't get it. I just don't get how some people can chop onions and their eyes don't water and their nose doesn't run.
Did I mention my nose runs? This is not attractive. Let's just say that I never chopped an onion during the entire time my husband and I were dating. Well, not in front of him anyway.
I couldn't. Where would I do it? The kitchen is no good, not a tissue in sight. Chopping an onion in the bathroom is not very sanitary, but where else would I find a sink, toilet paper or tissue, and privacy all at the same time?
Because I were contacts my eyes don't water when I chop onions. There is something about covering your eyeball that stops it. If I wear my glasses, I ball like a baby.
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time I've ever been thankful for my poor eyesight. LOL!
Hugs
Kim
I have tried absolutely everything too! I always end up bawling like a baby when I chop onions. maybe if we did it blindfolded?
ReplyDeleteI don't do onions but I did hear once how to keep from crying and I can't remember what it was. You should ask Dr. Oz.
ReplyDeleteThey did a test on Food Network with all different kinds of ideas. The one that seemed to work the best was to stick it in the freezer for 15 minutes I think it was? I haven't tried it yet though.
ReplyDeleteI don't always cry when I chop onions. Don't know what the difference is. But if it happens, hey, I let go and have a good cry. I probably needed it.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried chewing gum while doing it? I heard quite some time ago that you can't cry when you are eating or drinking. Worth a try and helps keep you from munching in the kitchen too!
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs ~ Kat
I do not do onions and that is the reason!!! I bawl like a baby every time! LOL
ReplyDeleteMy husband has threatened to buy me these goggles:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14875182
I do like them, 'cause they're pink. LOL. Who knows!
They make me cry too and the onion smell seems to stay on my hands for days too. No matter how much I wash them. So I found the cure...hubby does the onion cutting! lol
ReplyDeleteI bawl when I chop an onion and it takes me quite a while to get over it! Have you heard the comedian Mitch Hedbeg say this - Onions make me sad, a lot of people don't realize that. When I'm cutting onions, I'm sad. Because the plight of onions, it's sad. But people don't realize I'm actually crying - they think I'm just reacting.
ReplyDeleteI always tell myself that while I'm chopping. It makes it just a little bit easier to deal with.