Here’s a joke: “When Google can’t help, people turn to Reddit Questions.” Something similar happened to the woman in this story. She found herself in a tough spot, with a very expensive Chinese porcelain set on the line.
When she, out of desperation, shared her dilemma online, she unexpectedly sparked a huge reaction. Sixteen thousand shares and 456 comments later, here are the 15 most epic (and somewhat rational) responses she received…
1. Build an identical house with the same interior, but make sure the plates are neatly arranged on the shelf. Done! Now, demolish the first house!
2. It depends on how much the plates cost: if they’re cheap, just open the door. If not, break the glass on the right.
3. Flood the house with water, then open the door without any risk.
4. Head to Hogwarts, find Dumbledore, ask for a time-turner, and set everything straight.
5. Sell the house and plates to a museum for a “Frozen Time” exhibit.
6. Lay the cabinet on its back and take out everything you need.
7. Exit the game without saving and start over.
8. Slightly open the door and fill the space with foam sealant.
9. Wrap the cabinet in packing film and leave it for your grandchildren to deal with, or save it as a dowry for your daughter.
10. Recipe: Open a bottle of good red wine and drink a bit. Wait for your husband and start an argument over nothing. In the heat of the moment, go and open the door. Blame it all on him. That’s it! You’re a genius! He will apologize and buy a new set of plates.
11. Try pressing Ctrl + Z. It should work!
12. If you love puzzles, buy ceramic glue, open the door, and you’ll have a hobby for the next year!
13. Just call your cabinet “Schrödinger’s Cabinet” and charge people to see it!
14. Break down the wall next to the cabinet.
15. Ask someone on the internet…
There are some really practical suggestions (like demolishing the house!), but the situation is still a deadlock—whoever moves first loses. What would you suggest in this situation?
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