We either have one or we know someone who does. They creep up on us when we least expect them to. There is no greater sign of unity than a dirty kitchen sink.
We asked Pickle Fork readers to weigh in with their comments and experiences about this global issue. Here is what they had to say.
David Spoonson said:
“I have dishes in my sink from 10 days ago. First it was only two or three dishes but it has evolved and mutated into something beyond my control…actually, I’m just lazy.”
Amelda Forkblaumer said:
“There was some sort of red substance spilling out onto the countertop. Marinara sauce maybe? It looked like a fucking volcano had erupted.”
Robert Platesmith said:
“Every single plate I have is buried somewhere in my sink. I had to use a coffee filter for my dinner last night.”
Valerie Wong said:
“Someone had left a plate full of old rice in the sink at work. Who does that? Just clean off your plate and put in the goddamn dishwasher next time! I don’t know who it was, but I will look for them and I will find them.”
*Editor’s note: We are pretty sure that last comment was a nod to Liam Neeson’s line in Taken.
Shaun Opie said:
“I’m proud to say that I’m the exception. My sink is clean. All of my dishes are neatly tucked away and the sink is spotless.”
Erika Wells said:
“OMG, this is the worst thing ever! My boyfriend’s sink was disgusting. Plates were piled as high as Mount Rushmore. They were completely covered in gravy, sauce and god-knows-what. I couldn’t even see a thing. I felt compelled to clean it.”
*Editor’s note: Erika has confirmed that her boyfriend is Shaun Opie.
Quentin Hall said:
“I was at my brother’s place the other night for dinner. He made puttanesca, which was delicious. He’s quite the cook. Unfortunately cleanliness isn’t one of his fortes. Before I left he asked me to do the dishes. I said no and politely thanked him for dinner.”
Naomi Potts said:
“For days, my drain has been clogged. I think it was the veal.”
Jody Erichson said:
“My sink has seen horrific experiences. There’s the salad fiasco of 1992 and the lasagna disaster of 2007. And I can’t forget about the blender incident last year. But I’m learning to take better care of my sink. I don’t know what I would do without it.”
*Editor’s note: We have since followed up with Jody to ask about the blender incident.
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