Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 If only there was some sort of resource available where you could find this out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion#Eye_irritation But that doesn't answer my specific question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Some people just want to watch CT cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38884 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Try this special trick- onions hate him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30506 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 But that doesn't answer my specific question. It does, man. It basically states that the irritant is caused by a chemical which is released by cutting the onion and the level of that chemical varies by species. Which is more or less the answer I gave you on the previous page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14095 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 "Reading" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30506 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I had to look it for him then paraphrase what is essentially a layman's explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It does, man. It basically states that the irritant is caused by a chemical which is released by cutting the onion and the level of that chemical varies by species. Which is more or less the answer I gave you on the previous page. It doesn't though. Same onions, same supermarket, just different results different weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Think of it like the difference between fingering your own arse and having someone else's finger up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17848 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Think of it like the difference between fingering your own arse and having someone else's finger up there. Anyone noticed Chez's arse fixation is getting out of control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30506 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It doesn't though. Same onions, same supermarket, just different results different weeks. You didn't specify that but it's the same answer, more or less. I.e. different levels of the chemical. Variation would be accounted for by growing conditions such as the soil too presumably. Also, how do you know it's the exact same variety every time. When you're in a supermarket you can have what's means to be the same product but on the label it's a different variety grown by a different farmer and sometimes from a different country. Not that I've paid that much attention to that on onions but I've seen it on fruit etc. Anyway, the more of the sulphur-based compound released as a gas, the more your eyes water. I've also read before that keeping the root intact has an impact as more of the chemical is found there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19857 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) if it's not champagne enemas, it's fingering your own arse. what's next? Edited February 12, 2016 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38884 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Chez, under no circumstances should you shove a cut onion up your arse. Regardless of variety, your eyes will water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 You didn't specify that but it's the same answer, more or less. I.e. different levels of the chemical. Variation would be accounted for by growing conditions such as the soil too presumably. Also, how do you know it's the exact same variety every time. When you're in a supermarket you can have what's means to be the same product but on the label it's a different variety grown by a different farmer and sometimes from a different country. Not that I've paid that much attention to that on onions but I've seen it on fruit etc. Anyway, the more of the sulphur-based compound released as a gas, the more your eyes water. I've also read before that keeping the root intact has an impact as more of the chemical is found there. Aye, I'm wondering if sometimes I've started at the root end when chopping and other times I haven't giving the chemical more or less time to do its stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30506 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 if it's not champagne enemas, it's fingering your own arse. what's next? Bet this all relates to that admission about banging Pardew. All making sense (or should I say coming together?) now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38884 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The day's must fly by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30506 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Aye, I'm wondering if sometimes I've started at the root end when chopping and other times I haven't giving the chemical more or less time to do its stuff. Important shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Chez, under no circumstances should you shove a cut onion up your arse. Regardless of variety, your eyes will water. Pretty sure an un-chopped one would make the eyes water too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9027 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 You didn't specify that but it's the same answer, more or less. I.e. different levels of the chemical. Variation would be accounted for by growing conditions such as the soil too presumably. Also, how do you know it's the exact same variety every time. When you're in a supermarket you can have what's means to be the same product but on the label it's a different variety grown by a different farmer and sometimes from a different country. Not that I've paid that much attention to that on onions but I've seen it on fruit etc. Anyway, the more of the sulphur-based compound released as a gas, the more your eyes water. I've also read before that keeping the root intact has an impact as more of the chemical is found there. Well, you certainly know your onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27047 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 There's a cone-head wondering just why, sometimes when cutting onions that they tend to make him cry. CT's craic sometimes makes me cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27047 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Re-chez and the arse fixation: Madam Chez: "Werd you like me to slice your cucumber, Mon Chez?" Mister Chez: "Do you think my arse is a fucking money box?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17848 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 You didn't specify that but it's the same answer, more or less. I.e. different levels of the chemical. Variation would be accounted for by growing conditions such as the soil too presumably. Also, how do you know it's the exact same variety every time. When you're in a supermarket you can have what's means to be the same product but on the label it's a different variety grown by a different farmer and sometimes from a different country. Not that I've paid that much attention to that on onions but I've seen it on fruit etc. Anyway, the more of the sulphur-based compound released as a gas, the more your eyes water. I've also read before that keeping the root intact has an impact as more of the chemical is found there. Then there's the physiological variability of your own reaction to the chemicals released by the onions, ambient temperature and humidity etc. Eyes watering is hardly an objective outcome as well. Jesus Christ what a stupid subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14095 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Jesus Christ what a stupid subject. Harsh on CT, but fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38884 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Tonight's knicker-dropping menu. Starter; Tiger prawns with garlic, chilli and coriander. Main; Rib-eye steaks in red wine and pink peppercorn sauce. Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Wilted ( ) Spinach with roast garlic Roasties with Rosemary and thyme. Pud; Chocolate cheesecake (bought in, fuck that noise) Cheese board. Digestif; T&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 My knickers just dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19857 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Definitely deserving of a well earned finger up the jacksie for that effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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