I recently commented via Tweet that the first piece of paper I have written my new address on was a Tupperware order form. It was quite fitting really, especially considering that I had just expressed to my housemate that the only thing I am really precious about is my Tupperware.
Tupperware has been a hot topic of conversation in my office of late. And not in your typical 'versatile solution for modern living' kind of way. It all began when one of my adorable co-workers uttered the following piece of wisdom . . .
"Tupperware is what you have when you're not having sex".
Myself and a fellow single lady and Tupperware admirer took a deep breath, made eye contact across the room, and with our heads in our hands replied "it's true, it's true".
I have to confess that this comment has fundamentally altered my perception of my relationship with Tupperware. All of those gasps and squeals I emit when browsing through the latest catalogues. The loving satisfaction I feel as I portion up my lunches for the week. The sense of power I feel when crushing garlic. These are all disturbingly comparable to emotions and reactions I would be experiencing if I were having sex.
When I mentioned this theory to another single lady friend she paused and then commented "I have a shitload of Tupperware". Another friend has commented that unlike men, Tupperware has a lifetime guarantee and will not warp, break or discolour the way a man may. I should point out that this was the same friend who when perusing the latest Tupperware catalogue together I was reminded of being eleven years old and sneaking a peak the Joy of Sex with friends.
Now I am sure there must be plenty of women out there who have regular sex as well as an impressive collection of Tupperware, but I have to ask - was it bought when you were in the passionate throes of a new relationship, or when you were single or had settled into a sexual routine?
All of this discussion of sex and Tupperware has prompted the following question - when will Tupperware branch out into the adult market? The consensus has been that it is only a matter of time, they do toiletries now. Now that will be one piece of Tupperware I will be very precious about.
