Woman complains about ALDI container, gets backlash instead
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German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.
However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.
The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.
A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.
But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.
One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’
Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’
A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’
The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.
‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.
After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.
One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’
Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.
However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.
Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’
Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.
These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.
The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.
A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.
But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.
One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’
The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook
Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’
A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’
The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.
‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.
After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.
One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’
One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook
Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.
However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.
Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’
Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.
These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.
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