When a snack is just too loud!

Perth, Australia
June 12, 2016 3:45pm CST
I was feeling peckish. So I decided to do what any "normal" person would do at 4:42am. And that is to get a snack. I wanted ice cream. I was happily skipping to the freezer. ( ok slight exaggeration. I was walking but in my mind I was skipping with excitement. It's the thought that counts. ) But.... There was none left! So I went with chips. But I am being very cautious eating them because I keep thinking the loud crunching sounds are going to wake my dad lol I am in the lounge room and he is fast asleep on the lounge. He often falls asleep there. He has to get up for work in like an hour or so but I still want to make sure he doesn't wake up from my chewing. Not that I am a loud eater. But the chips are extremely crunchy and crispy! I probably look stupid chewing slowly right now. Like a cow chewing on grass in slow motion. It's probably not as loud as I think it is. My teeth are closer to my ears than my dad is to me so lol ya know. Probably just being overly paranoid. Have you ever tried to eat in the quietest way possible? Why? What were you trying to eat?
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• Otis Orchards, Washington
13 Jun 16
You probably was more likely to wake up your dad by walking around in the kitchen and closing cabinet doors after getting the chips than you were chewing them. I always try to eat as quietly has I can because I was once told I was a loud eater. I always make sure my mouth is closed when I chew and I don't like sitting too close to anyone when I'm eating for fear they will hear me eating too loudly.
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@RichardMeister lol luckily they were on the kitchen counter this time. But yes that would have been even more difficult. Does it feel a bit annoying though to be a bit self conscious whenever you want to eat?
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• Otis Orchards, Washington
13 Jun 16
@VivaLaDani13 It is a bit annoying if I go out to eat with someone, although no one else has ever said I was a noisy eater. I live alone so there is no problem at home.
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@RichardMeister I think maybe the person who told you probably had a thing about chewing noises that it seemed like a problem to them when really it's probably not as bad as all that. But total bonus you have the place to yourself. Can do whatever the heck ya want without being judge. :)
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• Philippines
13 Jun 16
Hahaha! I'm trying to picture you and the cow in my head. Both of you are cute, by the way. Nope. I haven't tried eating chips at 4:42 am in the morning...
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@rachz_kisses lol thank you! haha! You must have a much more better normal sleeping pattern than me.
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@Teep11 (7673)
• United States
12 Jun 16
Eating chips can get pretty loud. Even when one tries to chew softly, they still end up being loud, especially when opening the bag. I hope your Dad is getting plenty of sleep.
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• Perth, Australia
12 Jun 16
@Teep11 Oh man opening the bag was a struggle haha. I went down into the hallway to open them but then realised I was standing near my brothers bedroom. So I went into my bedroom and closed the door just to open them! He is still sleeping which is good. He works very long hours so I try to be as quiet as I can when he is sleeping.
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• West Haven, Connecticut
13 Jun 16
Lol funny you post about this, last night my wife fell asleep early and I was trying to eat a bag of doritoes as slowly as possible so I wouldnt make too much noise jejejeje
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• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Jun 16
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@BACONSTRIPSXXX aw that is really sweet that you were trying your hardest not to disturb your wife!
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• Perth, Australia
14 Jun 16
@BACONSTRIPSXXX It's always nice to see people being considerate of others. :)
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@JudyEv (339591)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jun 16
Why didn't you take them back to your room? Once I realise something is very 'loud' to eat, I become paranoid about loud chewing noises and it spoils my snack!
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@JudyEv That would have been a better idea lol only has been freezing cold in my room and down that way of the house. I wanted to stay in the loungeroom cause the heater was in there. I know what you mean! lol
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
13 Jun 16
*scowl* It's a struggle. When I am myLotting through my phone, it can still disturb others. There are no keyboard typing noises. Imagine how much chewing would do. Yeah just put the dishes back in the kitchen (another munchies) at 2:21 am and now Mom is up. lol Struggle I tell you!!!
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• Perth, Australia
13 Jun 16
@Daljinder lol oh man yeah I know what you mean about the dishes being put away!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
what a sneaky way to eat . I won't enjoy it much if i keep controlling myself from making a sound if i am eating a crunchy one . The crunch is an appetizer to me.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
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• Perth, Australia
25 Aug 16
@SIMPLYD lol yeah exactly. Not enjoyable at all trying to be so cautious of the sounds!
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
19 Jun 16
haha very funny as i have no problem with eating chips even i eat loudly because my parents are sleeping on second floor and and my TV is at first floor so i eat only while watching tv so i can eat what ever but its good that you eat slowly because it make noise and you not want to like your dad wake up and its good thing,,,,,,
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• Perth, Australia
25 Jun 16
@birjudanak haha yeah trying to keep quiet can sometimes be a difficult task.
• United States
3 Jul 16
This is too funny. I can completely relate because I try to hold off eating crunchy things in front of people. Unless of course we're all eating something loud. But I always feel like I'm extra loud chewing. lol
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• Perth, Australia
5 Jul 16
@pinkCardigangirl LOL I am the exact same. The other night when I was with my boyfriend, we were watching some things on YouTube and I started eating an apple but was trying to do it slowly. It was still making a noise and was making me fee so anxious lol