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How much can the contents of a refrigerator say about a person? Turns out, a lot. At least according to the subreddit 'Fridge Detective'.
There, people share a picture of what's inside their refrigerator and others try to deduce things about them and their life based solely on the image.
Oftentimes, the original poster joins the discussion to congratulate the right guesses or steer them in the right direction if folks are struggling a bit.
Bored Panda won't ask you to replicate this and solve all the cases. We will, however, invite you to see just how colorful and chaotic the interiors of people's refrigerators can be. Who knew that this kitchen appliance is like a reflection of ourselves?
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#1
Thought You Guys Would Get A Kick Out Of This One
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#2
Looks Like Our Jobs Might Be In Trouble
David Martin 2 years ago
If you've got a drinking problem, can you program it to run the other direction? "That's right, I said RUN! You want this beer, you gotta catch me and EARN it!"
Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
Get this buy one don't tell your friends invite them over and watch The Terminator, then call it when the movie is over then start to freak out. I bet that would be entertaining.
KittyGotClaws 2 years ago
On the other hand, I wouldn't mind sending the 'fridge to the store to get some milk, eggs, and Ben & Jerry's.
Punk Princess Sheena 2 years ago
I love that they used a picture of Ricky from Trailer Park Boys. Rickyism: It doesn't take rocket appliances to know that.
During the holidays we're usually making more food for more people than at any other time of the year. So let's get ready for it.
Plus, according to Marguerite Preston, who has learned her way around professional kitchens as a pastry cook in New York, once you’ve got a system in place, keeping your fridge tidy should take a lot less time.
"The first step toward decluttering your fridge is to take everything out," Preston said. "I mean everything. Deal with the moldy meat sauce you’ve been avoiding, and take stock of all your condiments."
#3
Fridge
GoldfishCrackers 2 years ago
Would do this outside our front door in college in the winter. 6 roommates and one fridge meant space was tight!
#4
No Milk, Only Cat
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 2 years ago
I think he must've eaten all the food in the fridge 🤷🏼♀️
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 years ago
I love cats. And that's why I will tell anyone who owns such a fat cat (and fed them this much themselves - not talking about adopted fat cats) that this is seriously dangerous and incredibly cruel to feed it to this size. Look at the legs, for eff's sake! They're not supposed to look like this! It is not cute, it's cruel and unfair and unhealthy.
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
Morbidly obese animal with little chance of living his natural lifespan. Likely to suffer with pain for much of his life.
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Lord Rimuru 2 years ago
He's a little fat though. To keep him healthy, try to help him lose weight
#5
Just Got Back To The Country, In Self Isolation. Haven't Had A Chance To Go Shopping Yet
Xavier_M_P 2 years ago (edited)
Anyone else notice that the only real thing in this fridge besides the alcahol is the grapefruit?
GoldfishCrackers 2 years ago
On a serious note- How does one easily add emoji to photos like this?
"When you’re ready to refill the fridge, avoid treating it like a junk drawer for food," Preston added.
She recommends designating different areas for different types of items. "Your fridge probably comes with a few predetermined zones—crisper drawers, a cheese drawer—but you can create more with trays or bins."
"Restaurants often keep smaller containers together on rimmed baking sheets, which are easy to pull out to get a better look ... For loose items like lemons, clear bins work best. I use these Rubbermaid Commercial Food Storage Containers for everything, but you can also find bins tailor-made for your fridge at the Container Store," Preston said.
#6
What Can You Deduce
David Martin 2 years ago
Is it wrong that I'm highly distracted by the empty casserole dish? It raises questions
ryomichael 2 years ago
Your'e Sad, with a capital "S" . An open Pepsi. An empty cassarole dish. Some mustard, maple syrup, lime juice, and...AND ..is THAT an overused Demon portal Way WAY past it's best buy date?! Sad, just sad, I tell you.
Scott J 2 years ago
What kind of psycho puts an open can of pepsi in the fridge? It's going to be flat the next time you drink out of it. That or crumbs fell into it.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
And what sociopath puts an empty dish in the fridge!!!
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#7
Noodle Is #1 Fridge Detective
Thegoodboi 2 years ago
Please just one scoop of ice cream?? "Meow" Why do you have to bring that up Noodle?? GOD!
#8
We All Want These Snacks
KittyGotClaws 2 years ago
Quick! The wieners all fell out of the 'fridge. Put them back! Put them neck!
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Kittens are so much more civilized. *delicately climbs up servants' heads and selects the chicken salad*
#9
My Cheese Fridge Brings All The Boys To The Yard
Caro Caro 2 years ago (edited)
OH GOD, OH GOD, This would be my dream fridge. I'd invite the Pandas for some cheese, a drink and some laughs :)
Fluff Filled Mushrooms 2 years ago
Can I bring bread? Like sourdough, so we can make tasty grilled cheese!
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David Martin 2 years ago
And their life is cheddar than yours, damn right, it's feta than yours; I could brie you, but I'd havarti charge
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Dang it Dave I actually SUNG that in my head ! Lol. Take my upvote!!
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Dippin Dot 2 years ago
This is cheating! It’s a cheese store cooler. All cheese store coolers look like this. And before anyone does a “wait, what”, yes! Wisconsin has cheese stores. A lot of the manufacturers have retail stores attached I’m lucky to work a block away from one. Most places specialize in one type of cheese, so they will sell cheeses from other suppliers and vice-versa.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
A real nothing in the store but cheese ??? Hmmm. I could go to Wisconsin then again you guys have the Packers…so I’m, maybe not. Lol
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Another great way to keep ingredients from getting lost in the back of the fridge is to use a lazy Susan, like this OXO Good Grips Turntable.
Preston uses her lazy Susan to keep the basic ingredients her family reaches for daily—like mayo, yogurt, nut butter, and our bin of lemons and limes—so they're always easily accessible.
#10
Enlighten Me
Autistic apricot 2 years ago
Imagine going on bp and seeing you have a reply and it’s this bot. Very ice pun, the coolest I’ve heard in a while
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Rowlie 2 years ago
It's raining men! Hallelujah! It's raining men! Every specimen! all, blonde, dark and lean Rough and tough and strong and mean
David Martin 2 years ago
God bless Moth-er Na-ture...she's a sin-gle wo-man too. She took from the Heav-ens, and she did what she had to do! She thawed out the angels...re-a-ranged the skyyyyyy! So that each and ev-ery wo-man...could find the per-fect guuuuuuy!
Load More Replies... David Martin 2 years ago
I thought a fridge was supposed to keep things cool; This one is looking mighty hot to me
Steven Meyer 2 years ago
They’re probably made of wax, could be candles. People put them in the fridge, so they don’t melt if they live in hot environments.
#11
Every Time I Clear Some Space In The Fridge, Noodle Thinks It's For Him. What Can You Guess About Us?
Cheryl Anne 2 years ago
You leave your fridge door open too long.....trying to cool the whole house🤣
#12
This Person... Idw Them But This Person
aZZy_d3Lta 2 years ago
I have a cat who can join, all I want in return is to be spared (and also to give all the kitties pets)
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Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
So this is what all those jazz people mean when they say cool cats.
Brightheart 2 years ago (edited)
Nah guys this is not a fridge. This is a futuristic cat tower!
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
Had a crazy cat who used to jump in the fridge to steal food, then grip with his claws on the inside. We even had to be careful with the oven, or when taking full plates to the table : he jumped on them to steal. Kamikaze warrior!
#13
Not Debbie’s !!!!!!
Seanette Blaylock 2 years ago
Or co-worker. This seems more like a work fridge than a home one, for some reason.
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Casey Payne 2 years ago
Okay, Debbie may have been a mooch, but how can she store food in a fridge filled with the untouchables? You can't even wedge a saltine cracker in that fridge.
New Everywhere 2 years ago
Look at how everything is tied up! Someone is sick of Debbie's s**t
"A basic understanding of food safety can help you decide what should go where in your fridge," Preston noted.
"Fridges are typically coldest toward the back and bottom, warmer on the top shelf, and warmest in the door. So the door is great for condiments with a long shelf life, like jam, mustard, and hot sauce, but try to avoid storing milk there unless you’ll drink it fast."
"Raw meat should always go at the bottom of the fridge—not only for the cold temperatures but also because you don’t want a leaky package dripping chicken juice over everything else," she explained.
#14
Who Am I?
Cadon Leviner 2 years ago
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, walking to the fridge, and completely forgetting about your freaking vegetable people.
#15
This LEGO Stand Has Been Holding Up My Fridge Stand For 4 Years
BasedWang12.7 2 years ago
Yup. Exactly. Looks very much like chilled fish
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Hot dog with Beans 2 years ago
The shelf must be hurting from standing on those legos for so long.
spirit wolf 2 years ago
And the 2 dozen tubes of yogurt AND the fish in the bag?
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#16
Missing A Couple Of Things, What Do You Think? First Time Posting Here. Be Kind Pls
Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
Glad to see they spread them out instead of risking putting all their eggs in one basket.
#17
Who Is This?
Tai Dallen 2 years ago
I like how the top layer is all neatly stacked like we can't see the lower layers
Fierrochase4life 2 years ago
Actually it's two different drawers but you're totally right XD
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Even if you have the best containers, it helps to have a system for managing leftovers. Preston said that one of the cardinal rules of any restaurant fridge is FIFO: first in, first out.
This means that new items always go to the back, pushing older food to the front of the line, where it’s guaranteed to get picked up first.
#18
This Is What Happens When You Take The Ice Tray Out Of A Freezer With An Automatic Ice Maker
Upstaged75 2 years ago
That happened to me but I only had a smaller top-half freezer. The maintenance guy turned it on before I moved in and didn't bother to put a tray in it. I opened the freezer having no idea I was about to be the victim of an ice avalanche. Jerk.
Anne Reid 2 years ago (edited)
My dog would love that! Cronchy water is one of her favorite things to snack on! 🐕🦺
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Boris’ Mom 2 years ago
There's a metal bar that usually gets pushed up when the ice tray gets full. YOU can make use of it, once you get enough ice made. Otherwise, after sitting, unless your freezer is pristine, the ice picks up flavors....
#19
Hope My Fridge Counts
skin krawler 2 years ago
I use broken refrigerator for pantry storage. Mouse proof. Dark and dry. 👌
#20
Just An Ordinary Fridge, Nothing To See Here!
#21
Fire Away
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
This is animal cruelty. I don't care if you're gonna eat them but treat them humanely
"To do the same thing at home, you’ll need to spend a little extra time putting away groceries or leftovers, but it will save time later on," Preston said.
"Rather than rummaging around for the open jar of tomato sauce, you’ll have the food that needs to be finished right at your fingertips. Using trays or bins makes it easier to follow the FIFO rule because you can pull everything out."
#22
Who Am I And Why Do I Exist
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Get together with the guy with the cheese fridge and make a deli plate
#23
Give Me Your Best Shot
KittyGotClaws 2 years ago
This is a normal 'fridge! It would be abnormal if there was no cat claiming her rightful spot!
Agnes Jekyll 2 years ago
1) neat, clean fridge 2) Maple Syrup 3) Little Wigginss! Please give him some fridge safety rules.
#24
Woke Up Like This
Lindsay Harless 2 years ago
She made payment to each cure without realizing it
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#25
So This Friend Of Mine Opened His Fridge And I Saw This F**king Monster
He then proceeded to take the milk and put it back while ignoring it and he will probably ignore it for another year. Took a picture afterwards. This is supposed to be potato btw.
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
It was a potato. Now it needs a name and frequent exercises as well as food.
Lindsay Harless 2 years ago
My onions tend to do that too and I’m like …. How are you not DEAD???
But if clutter starts to return even after your best efforts, just try to nip it in the bud before you have another leaning tower of Tupperware situation.
"Cook a clean-out-the-fridge meal, and use your condiments for a fancy toast-toppings bar. And when you really need to, pull everything out and start over," Preston said.
Of course, you can always take a pic of how you're doing and submit it to 'Fridge Detective'. As you can see, they don't judge no matter how good or bad it looks!
#26
Give It A Go
Rachknits 2 years ago
Yay! I was waiting for this one...you can freeze yarn to prevent or stop a clothe eating moth infestation
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
*jumps majestically into the fridge and starts killing the evil yarn that has stolen the soft can-opener's food*
Lucky2BAlive 2 years ago
Points for best storage (we use a broken freezer out in the barn to keep critters away from food)
#27
What Can You Tell?
Casey Payne 2 years ago
Do you have a quiet dog named Gromit? If so, enjoy the moon and avoid penguins.
#28
What Do You Guys Think About Me?
BasedWang12.7 2 years ago
I would have to make squeaky screaming noises everytime I cracked one
#29
Whose Fridge Is This?
#30
What Does This Fridge Say?
#31
Here Ya Go Detectives! What Say You?
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
"If I attach a string here, I can counter-balance this Roast Beef and slowly lower it to the floor".
#32
Hmmmm
#33
Couldn't Make It Up Even If I Wanted To
Brazen 2 years ago
Either that or someone getting it ready for a Farmer's Market. I know people who do this for that reason.
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MCathenaE 2 years ago
Supposedly if you pull them out & let them return to room temperature, they return to their original texture & flavor. I haven't tested that theory though...
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#34
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Hmmm
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
This is all gonna spoil before it can get eaten. Unless it's for a charity or something. This is just wasteful
Mari 2 years ago
Organising a (weddind)party in Morocco for a large company; chicken with olives and lemon tajine.
Will Cable 2 years ago
Opens the door, the light comes on and the chickens start to dance the Can-Can
#35
Diabetes - Detective In The Wild
Collin Pogmore 2 years ago (edited)
I have diabetes though, have had it for 6 years :(. type one though, its autoimmune not from too much sugar
Collin Pogmore 2 years ago
Looks like my closet that i keep juice and sugar in if i go low. (Low is when your Blood sugar goes below 70 MG/DL
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#36
The Pot Contains Vegetarian Chili. I Do Not Plan On Eating The Cat
#37
Nothing Out Of The Ordinary Here. Do Your Best!
#38
Help Me Guess
#39
How Crazy Can It Be?
RavenTheCat 2 years ago (edited)
Harambe is that you trying to communicate with me from the great beyond
gas station cola 2 years ago
bananas are just for scale to show how much empty space they have.
#40
Well Guys, Let’s Get To It
#41
Who Am I?
#42
Legit One Of My Best Friend's Refrigerators
#43
Friends Fridge Left Me Puzzled. Tell Me All About His Mind Please
#44
Just Loaded Up For The Holidays!
#45
Give It To Me Straight
#46
My Fridge Tryed To Take Over A Kiwi
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
All I can see is a polar bear sticking its snoot through the ice.
hanginwithmygnomies 2 years ago
it's a kiwi, it says it in the title :) no worries if you didn't see the title, we all miss details sometimes
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What Does My Fridge Tell About Me?
#48
Let Me Know
BasedWang12.7 2 years ago
Hell yee. This is my kinda fridge. Just remember kids... Hennything is possible
#49
I Told The Neighbor That I Was All Out Of Eggs
Philly Bob 2 years ago
Nice neighbor! I had a friend do this for me when i told him I love duck eggs. Not this many but I had a sizable amount.
#50
I Know It's Pretty Basic
AJay 2 years ago
I really tried to scroll past without upvoting I swear...
Load More Replies... Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
When you know EGGaxtly what do you want from the fridge. Thank you and goodnight.
#51
Do Your Worst!
Electra Complex 2 years ago
Everyone else is ingesting microplastics, OP graduated to macroplastics
#52
What's The Dealio Boys?
#53
Take Your Best Shot
M Kawai 2 years ago
Stripper, by the looks of all those singles, a pretty darn good one at that.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
I knew going to college was a waste of money! Lol
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#55
“How Embarrassing. A House Full Of Condiments And No Food”
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
Right now the only things that I have in my fridge are condiments and various types of beverages. I really need to get to the store.
#56
Guess Who And Guess Why
#57
In Soviet Russia, Diet Watches You
David Martin 2 years ago
Is that some kind of cheese spread? Cause I could imagine appetizers at a party, with...Putin on a Ritz (I'll show myself out)
eMpTy 2 years ago
High hats and Arrow collars White spats and lots of dollars Spending every dime For a wonderful time
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#58
My Mother-In-Law Just Bought A Minibar And Sent Me This Picture With The Caption “Now During Quarantine I Just Close The Door And Pretend I’m In A Hotel Room”
#59
The Unfinished Floor Is A Clue
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
I'd let those particular sausages go. Maybe even give them a helping hand.
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My Fridge Was Left Unattended For 5 Months Due To Covid-19. Yes That Is A Plant Growing In There. Who Was I 5 Months Ago?
#61
Take A Guess
#63
Just Went Grocery Shopping!
#64
My Girlfriend Has A Diet Coke Problem, She Leaves The Last Bit Of It In Case Of Emergency
Phoebe Bean 2 years ago
She can have as many as she wants, but why not drinking one first? All I see is flat Diet Coke.
#65
The One Who Pulls The Banana From The Ice Stone Becomes King Of The Fridge. Who Am I?
#66
Ok Detectives, What Do You Think About This One?
HelloKitty1015 2 years ago
Look out oceans and ocean life this person is redecorating your home with reckless abandon.
Thatkamloopsguy 2 years ago
Some one making a certain bottled water company rich. I guess more money then brains.
#67
The Door Of My Fridge Just Fell Off
Electra Smith 2 years ago
The door was in two sections. smaller one for the top part of the fridge(the freezer), and bigger one for the bottom part.
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Disturbing You With My Protein Choices
Erin Geiger 2 years ago
Hey at least there's a 6 pack of athletic brew! Best non-alcoholic beer on the planet
#70
What Am I?
#72
A Fan Of This Sub Suggested I Post This Here
#75
Alright Fellas, Have At It
ί𝔫ＣίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬 2 years ago
If I had any choice, this would be my regular fridge 24/7.
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How Many And What Type Of People Live In This Household?
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Looks like the drink fridge at my office. That's probably what's going on here.
#77
Juice Time
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
Wow. I am raiding this fridge ! Now if you can just have a fridge with nothing but coils…
#78
Who Am I?
#80
What Do You Think?
gas station cola 2 years ago
putting an insulated bottle in the fridge won't really change the temperature of what's inside...
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Carl 2 years ago
Properly pronounced, you roll through the g into the -erator which makes it softer where you just stop with fridge which forces a harder sound. There's also typically a downward inflection in fridge emphasizing the d.
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V Wheatley 2 years ago
Why do people keep putting their cats in the fridge? Do they go off quickly?
Maple Porkly 2 years ago (edited)
I have two large wine fridges filled with boxes of chocolate every November. By mid December it's completely empty. I'm a chocolatier for local markets.
Carl 2 years ago
Properly pronounced, you roll through the g into the -erator which makes it softer where you just stop with fridge which forces a harder sound. There's also typically a downward inflection in fridge emphasizing the d.
Load More Replies... V Wheatley 2 years ago
Why do people keep putting their cats in the fridge? Do they go off quickly?
Maple Porkly 2 years ago (edited)
I have two large wine fridges filled with boxes of chocolate every November. By mid December it's completely empty. I'm a chocolatier for local markets.
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