Necromagus Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Since there should be plenty of people on this forum living the life of what western society calls 'the bachelor' (including me), I thought it'd be a good idea to set up this topic as an open exchange of ideas, as well as a general discussion of the glorious creature that is the bachelor - a young male, living on his own or in a small group of fellow bachelors, that will not only survive, but thrive in circumstances that would quickly put an end to lesser human beings. The bachelor will happily eat anything, and after just a few months of training will be able to put together a four course gourmet meal in under an hour with just the contents of the bottom shelves and the back corner of the vegetable crisper. The bachelor possesses an incredible amount of ingenuity, as displayed by the creative use of tools - the general purpose wiping towel kept conveniently under the desk chair, opening two beer bottles by hooking them against each other or the ability to open walnuts with a butcher knife. So how adapt are you at the bachelor lifestyle? Any tips or tricks? Recipes? Survival methods? Anecdotes? My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrOwez Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Noodles, tea and more noodles. A friend to all is a friend to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine naked men Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Noodles, tea and more noodles. Yeah, you can't go wrong with noodles, dry or cooked. And baked beans, though those are more of a hobo thing. sleep like dead men wake up like dead men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I sense a good thread in the making. :) Unfortunately I am too young to be what you seem to consider a bachelor, but technically I am. (Young single guy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Well, being a bachelor is also about living on your own, and learning to take care of yourself while securing your place in the world. Here's a quick recipe: 1) Come home at 4am hungry 2) Set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and pop in a frozen pizza 3) Collapse on the couch 4) Wake up 4-5 hours later 5) Remove the pizza-puck from the oven and challenge a housemate to a game of hangover hockey My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Well, being a bachelor is also about living on your own, and learning to take care of yourself while securing your place in the world. Here's a quick recipe: 1) Come home at 4am hungry 2) Set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and pop in a frozen pizza 3) Collapse on the couch 4) Wake up 4-5 hours later 5) Remove the pizza-puck from the oven and challenge a housemate to a game of hangover hockey Actually, if you do that, you're probably a redneck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydraides Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Like you said except Pro Evo instead of the Hockey : , Pro evo is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4u689 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I will attest to Necro's cooking skills. Yum!! I'm not sure if a woman can be considered a bachelor, but let's pretend she can. (A bachelorette?) My tips: - don't stay alone cooped up in your apartment for too long. Even if you feel like you want to just sit curled up in a blanket all day without showering, in reality, if you go outside, you will feel (and smell) much better. - when you cook, whatever you cook will taste ten times better if you throw in some herbs and spices. - have some kind of fast microwavable or edible-straight-out-of-the-box meal around at all times - just in case it's 2 am and you realize you've forgotten to eat dinner. - whenever you have reached the point at which there is NO POSSIBLE WAY you can go any longer without doing your laundry, you can still go another week. Everybody hug and spread the love :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender2516 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Lots and lots of "quick cook" meals for the microwave. If you love me, send me a PM. 8 - Love me2 - Hate me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 :shock: I shall be taking notes! I most likely will be in this position within a few years. Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron8000 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 In emergency situations creative folding can make a single pair of boxers last 4 days :lol:. Also, it is perfectly possible to open walnuts with your bare hands - its all the technique :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echofish Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 You should always have a mum to pick up your dirty laundry and wash them for you. Or, the coin-dispenser washers :ohnoes: Ultra Unholy,Hearted Machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 - Invest in a set of resealable plastic containers, tupperware or similar. I like to cook in bulk (stews or rice-based dishes are perfect for this) and stock my fridge with the leftovers. Sometimes I eat the same evening meals for a week. - Socks and underwear can be worn turned inside out in case of emergency. This rule applies up to the point where crusts begin to form. My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmage099 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 By being a bachelor, I save money the following: 1. My electric bill: I have 1 light bulb. I carry it to wherever I need to. Usually the computer or TV light is enough. 2. My water bill: I shower when I need it (i.e. a night where it is possible I might not be a bachelor in the future :wink: ) 3. My food bill: Mum's cooking is free. However, I do have to pay for the 4 suitcases I carry her food in. Oh and a fridge that can carry enough food for a semester. Trix.--quit WoW as of 12/07Thank you 4be2jue for the wonderful sig and avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 - Invest in a set of resealable plastic containers, tupperware or similar. I like to cook in bulk (stews or rice-based dishes are perfect for this) and stock my fridge with the leftovers. Sometimes I eat the same evening meals for a week. You see, that's such a good idea that even my sister and her husband do that. But I'd quickly get bored with that.. I need variety! - Socks and underwear can be worn turned inside out in case of emergency. This rule applies up to the point where crusts begin to form. What can I say... I've always lived with my parents, so I guess I'll be amazed when I see how much one can change out of laziness or necessity when I live alone. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 You can get 4 cans of lager from Sainsbury's for 88p, so there's never any excuse not to drink. Also, don't let the first thing you say to your female flatmate be a joke about her being a lesbian. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Steak is a relatively painless and simple item of food to make. And it is delicious with just a bit of pepper. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumpta Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I'm keeping my inner feminist in reins for a moment, so I'll share some tips, acquired through years of spinsterhood. The freezer is your friend. When you cook, make enough for 3 meals. One portion for tonight, the rest goes into the freezer to be discovered again on a hungry, penniless evening under time pressure. Give parties and only provide the foods, let the invitees bring along drinks. You'll never be able to drink it all and -tadaaaaa- you've now got yourself a booze stock and a cleaning job for a day after the party. Okay, the latter doesn't seem appealing, but honestly, when else were you going to clean the place? A tip for every bachelorette: live together with a girlfriend. Not only does it have a certain appeal to single men (wink wink, nudge nudge), they're also lifesavers if you want to get rid of less desirable single men and haven't got the heart to do the evil deed yourself. "Noooo, Helena's not at home right now, no clue where she's off to, bu-bye." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 A tip for every bachelorette: live together with a girlfriend. Not only does it have a certain appeal to single men (wink wink, nudge nudge), they're also lifesavers if you want to get rid of less desirable single men and haven't got the heart to do the evil deed yourself. "Noooo, Helena's not at home right now, no clue where she's off to, bu-bye." That's evil. How could you be so cruel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumpta Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 A tip for every bachelorette: live together with a girlfriend. Not only does it have a certain appeal to single men (wink wink, nudge nudge), they're also lifesavers if you want to get rid of less desirable single men and haven't got the heart to do the evil deed yourself. "Noooo, Helena's not at home right now, no clue where she's off to, bu-bye." That's evil. How could you be so cruel? No, killing little kittens with a needle is cruel. I consider myself a rather kind person, but believe me, for a girl, there's nothing so annoying as a man who has worked himself into a crush without any participation from her side. The first few times, you're kind about it and try to be sweet and remain friends and blablabla. Then you discover it gets you into nothing but misery and you look for alternative ways of dealing with them. This is just one of the many tactics a single girl has in her command to deal with little annoyances like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 ...A tip for every bachelorette: live together with a girlfriend. Not only does it have a certain appeal to single men (wink wink, nudge nudge), ... Too bad it doesn't work the other way around. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Taking notes here :P I also may be in this situation within a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If all goes as planned for me, I won;t need this for another 7 (maybe even 8) years, but if it doesn;t I'll need it in 3. So keep the thread alive, even if it means 142 pages of "bump" \ Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_god_of_soup Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 All garments can be worn four times without washing; Forwards, Backwards, Inside-Out Forwards, and Inside-Out Backwards. The spelling and grammar of that email was that of an 11 year old palestinian goatboy who is speaking english for the first timeQuite simply, Facebook craps on Myspace. Then makes it eat the crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinPete112 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 1. You only need 1 pair of jeans for a week, just dont spill stuff on them. 2. Ramen Noodles can be spiced up, try adding salt to the water before micing 3. Never tip the delivery guy if the food takes over 40mins 4. If you want free pizza order it with something on it, and when you get it say you cant eat it cause of the toppings (Most Pizza Places will let you keep that pizza and bring you a correct one but dont make it a habit) Sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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