When oh when will I get my Tupperware back...?

Question

I took the time to cook a fabulous home cooked Chilean meal for a friend of mine, Mr David Doherty. This so called friend came, ate my wondrous curry I cooked, then took ALL my Chilean food. This is forgiveable, however to take this food with him, he 'conveniently' forgot to bring something to take it home in.
So being the nice guy that I am, I lent him my tupperware dish on the promise that I'll get it back soon.

Now I have a wife who loves making comments like "You can store it in that tupperware container David gave back to you" and "That tupperware container was our biggest and best one".

Now I'm not big on tupperware, but living with comments like this can be quite tiresome.

My question is this:

When oh when will Mr David Doherty return this tupperware back to me?

Answer 1

The Tupperware Bandit

I’ve got a love/hate thing with Tupperware
It’s nifty I’ll agree
But what to do with all those stolen tubs
Would someone please tell me

I’ve got so many hangin’ around
I’m running out of space
I try to find the proper one
But it’s never in it’s place

I’ve got every shape and size they make
And I’m stealin’ more for sure
I’m just a Tupperware junkie
How much more can I endure

I see them in friends homes with the “burp ‘n seal”
And new colors shiny bright and ready to steal
But all those mixed up shapely lids
Are makin’ me uptight

Got extra food? Give me a sec
There’s a perfect bowl right here
I promise I’ll bring it back next week
Later that year with no sign of Tupperware,
It’s gone for good they fear

I think I’m gonna’ start from scratch
And throw it all away
‘Cause Tupperware’s got cool new stuff
And it was never mine anyway!!

Answer 2

I too have suffered a similar fate of Tupperware abuse and until now have not been able to ascertain the culprit.

Recently I was given a Tupperware container by my Aunty who entrusted me with a "now this Tupperware is the best you can get" type direction in the way I must appreciate the wondrous world of Tupperware. I took the well loved container home and proceeded to use it for everything from curries to fruit and it stood alone as the only piece of plastic ware I owned that was quite possibly worth more than some of my text books....

One day I took it to work filled with some exquisite tropical fruit and left it in the fridge. I worked the morning and when I was feeling slightly peckish I thought it an appropriate time for me to attend to my naturally fruity concoction.

To my surprise, disgust and complete shock not only had the fruit disappeared but so had the fantastic container that held the culinary masterpiece... My question to Mr Doherty is... have you developed an unhealthy penchant for the superior plastic wares that has lead you to hunt them down even from a strangers work fridge to further your own Tupperware collection?

Mr Corndigger, I sympathise with you and your wife's predicament.

Token

Answer 3

Probably the same time I get those books I lent Ms Brooks in 2002.

Remind me never to take my Tupperware around to Mr Doherty's house!

Answer 4

It is not entirely out of order for you to politely ask in conversation for the Tupperware back. Start by asking how he enjoyed the food in the hope that he can take a hint and bring it up on his own, or simply state that you would really like to have the item returned. All cordially of course. Glad and Ziploc both make inexpensive microwavable, reusable storage containers that might be a better option for a "to go" container for a friend to take home. Better yet, it seems your wife has some extra energy to expend on this, have her ask for it back instead of haranguing you about your guest's absentmindedness. Hope this is of some assistance. :-)

Answer 5

Go and but your wife another Tupperware dish. that other one has gone to Tupperware heaven, never to return. Don't invite Mr Doherty to dinner again.

Answer 6

Call Mr. David and tell him you are on you way to pick up the tupperware.

Answer 7

You or your wife may have to resort to attending a number of Tupperware parties to increase your supply. AAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!! What a thought.

If this doesn't appeal, you'll have to approach Mr D and just ask him outright for your Tupperware.
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Answer 8

exactly!
you bought it and he thinks you gave it to him. he obviously hasn't been to a tupperware party or spent the money on it, otherwise he would know you (or your wife) spend a lot of time worrying about it.
give your wife david's phone number. she'll have it back by the end of the day. if you want something done right..........well, you know the rest.

Answer 9

Just go buy a new one and only bring food in disposable containers from now on........or in ones you don't want back.

Answer 10

Call him up on the phone and ask for it.