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Straw versus Spoon

by runeatrepeat on March 11, 2010

I know it’s never a good idea to discuss politics with friends, but I’ve finally decided to bring up a very controversial subject on RER. And I welcome you to weigh in on what side you’re on…I promise I won’t judge.

Are you a Straw person or a Spoon person???IMG_6169 

Whenever I drink a smoothie I have this inner struggle with myself. Do I choose based on how I was raised or do I remain true to myself and my current views on proper smoothie etiquette?

I hate sitting on the fence about anything. I am normally hold very strong and definite opinions on politics, religion, and smoothies. But – in this one case I love both equally.IMG_6168

I often use BOTH a straw and a spoon to eat my smoothies!

Does this make me a hypocrite? I think not.IMG_6170

And if I’m really going to share my most firmly held views on this subject I have to come clean and let you know that I sometimes just take a swig straight from the glass.

It’s not something I am proud of, but it was one time at a party in college…I’d had way too much to drink and one thing led to another….

I’m sure it was going to come out in the tabloids at some point anyways…IMG_6173

So, there you have it – I am a smoothie drinking, straw slurping, spoon scooping sometimes chugger girl. And I have the green mustache to prove it.

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Question: How do you drink your smoothies?

 

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Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete March 11, 2010 at 2:05 pm

I like to slurp mine personally! So, neither! Sexy mustache you got there! haha

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Susan March 11, 2010 at 2:39 pm

I’m a stache-sportin’ slurper too!! I hate washing straws and spoons are just morally wrong :P

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Karyn March 11, 2010 at 3:09 pm

i slurp mine! if i had to choose i’d go with the straw. spoons are for frappes (although i will admit to using a straw there on occasion too)

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amanda @ fake ginger March 11, 2010 at 3:35 pm

I hate using spoons on smoothies! I use straws if we have them but usually I just slurp!

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Lauren @ Eater not a runner March 11, 2010 at 4:03 pm

Oh I’m a spoon girl all the way. I eat them in a bowl, much to the confusion of my boyfriend ;-)

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Anna March 11, 2010 at 4:22 pm

I just drink mine from the glass! And then use a spoon (or a fork or a knife or whatever’s handy) to scrape out the extra bits of goodness from the bottom.

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Tiffany March 11, 2010 at 4:36 pm

I like to sip from a straw–preferably McDonalds or Starbucks strawbucks because they are wide and awesome but if not, just sip from the cup.

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The Linz March 11, 2010 at 4:57 pm

Love the stache! Lol! I am a straw girl all the way. I have run out of straws a few times and panicked didn’t know what I was going to do. Just never thought about drinking them like anything else. I look at my Green Monster as a treat like a healthy milk shake. So a straw is a MUST! :)

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Julie March 11, 2010 at 4:59 pm

Straw person, all the way. Love the ‘stache!

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Karissa @ CardioFoodie March 11, 2010 at 5:04 pm

I usually use a straw, unless it is really watery then I slurp. I am a serious straw snob though, I only use one specific kind (no bend, med width, neon). Like I said, straw snob.

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Carolyn March 11, 2010 at 5:13 pm

Straw all the way!

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Ashley C March 11, 2010 at 5:19 pm

I love using a spoon because I think it fills me up more- I know this is totally in my head though. I hate slurping smoothies for some reason, I know that’s weird. Love the ‘stach though. You should do a “Got Green?” commercial- perfect time of the year too!!

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Graze With Me March 11, 2010 at 5:26 pm

I like my smoothies extremely thick (as in the blender is screaming thick) so I typically use a spoon and pretend that I’m eating ice cream. Straws are ok but I’d rather stick with a spoon, the smaller the better so I get more bites.

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emily March 11, 2010 at 5:56 pm

Straw! I use straws in everything though, even milk!

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Becky March 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Straw! I have pretty neon colored straws.

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Jessica @ The Process of Healing March 11, 2010 at 6:32 pm

I like spoons because it seems to last longer that way :D

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June March 11, 2010 at 6:38 pm

neither! i just drink it!!! sometimes though its harder cause i make some of them too thick..

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caronae March 11, 2010 at 7:43 pm

I always loved having them with spoons as a kid and still do! Now I like both for maximum benefits!

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Angie (Losing It and Loving It) March 11, 2010 at 8:22 pm

Spoon all the way!

Love the stache and think you should be spokesperson for the green smoothie LOL Great picture!

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Fallon March 11, 2010 at 8:32 pm

I have to use a straw!

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Sonia @ Master of Her Romaine March 11, 2010 at 9:39 pm

Haha what a great pic! I go both ways…if I put my smoothie in a cup I’ll use a straw but if I put it in a bowl I’ll usually add cereal to the top and use a spoon!

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Christie (http://rollerkoesterrun.wordpress.com/) March 11, 2010 at 10:21 pm

For me it just depends on how thick the smoothie is. If it is super thin, straw. Super thick, spoon!

Like the mustache ;)

~Christie http://rollerkoesterrun.wordpress.com/

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Julie @ Pickley Pear March 11, 2010 at 10:26 pm

Straw for sure. I don’t want chunks of any sort, so anything too big won’t fit thru a straw!

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Melissa March 11, 2010 at 10:33 pm

Um..none of the above? I have weird food texture issues so I don’t think I could handle drinking or eating a smoothie or a milkshake. Yes. I am difficult. I know that.

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Kelly March 12, 2010 at 12:27 am

If I want to drink it, I use a straw (although currently we are out so I’ve been tipping it up as well). When I want smoothie in a bowl, I add a little xanthum gum and some granola and spoon away.

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All Women Stalker March 12, 2010 at 3:22 am

I use a straw most of the time. I love slurping away!!!

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Sammi March 12, 2010 at 2:56 pm

I’m late, oh well! I usually chug it! We don’t keep straws in the house & sometimes I use a spoon; however, usually it’s just me and the glass.
I’m loving the green mustache!

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janetha March 12, 2010 at 8:01 pm

yeah for smoothie staches! i chug as well ;)

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