PACKAGING IS A PAIN!

Is it just me? Am I the only one who questions "packaging" of products?

I just left a fast food place that gives you the little packages of mustard, Ketchup, Relish in those little cellophane individual servings. How do you open the blasted things? I pulled, tore, swore, yanked and the packages wouldn't budge. Finally, I resorted to my teeth and attempted to chew my way into the confounding little container. Someone, some day is going to break a tooth but it appears that is the only way to open the little critters.

I recently bought a three pack of scissors. They were encased in a hard plastic shell with no visible means of opening the container. What I really needed was a pair of scissors to open the packet. However, if I had a handy pair of scissors I wouldn't have bought the new scissors. I pulled, ripped, sawed with a serrated knife and finally after ten frustrating minutes got a corner free that enabled me to pull with all of my strength to get at the containers contents.

Ever tried to open a CD or a DVR? Honestly, it's easier to get at the gold in Fort Knox. What is so precious inside those hard plastic shells that you need prying tools and a degree in engineering to open the blasted things?

I could go on but I'll bet you can come up with your own experiences with the frustrations of getting at items you have bought and wish you hadn't just because of the anguish at getting at your purchase. My frustration is not caused by my advanced age. I just queered three grandchildren to see if they too might have the same problem with opening certain packaging. Eureka! I'm not alone. They all smiled, and reaffirmed my contention. It's not only difficult but is some cases downright stupid to work so hard at opening purchased containers.