Why You Should Eat Your Cheetos With Chopsticks

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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An old co-worker of mine used to eat greasy snacks like potato chips and popcorn with chopsticks. He said it kept his hands clean. It seemed hilarious and bizarre — until it started to sound pretty smart. Looks like he’s not alone: Eating Cheetos with Chopsticks has an official page on Facebook, for the clean-fingered-yet-alienated fans of the technique. Are you one of them?

BuzzFeed recently named the idea #1 on its list of The 18 Best Ideas People on the Internet Have Ever Had. Having witnessed the method firsthand, I may have to agree, though any greasy or messy snack is fair game. (Incidentally, Eating Popcorn with Chopsticks also has a Facebook page, but it isn’t nearly as active. The orange Cheetos dust obviously lights a fire under people.)

• Check it out: Eating Cheetos with Chopsticks on Facebook

Are you a fan of the technique? Will this change how you eat greasy snacks forever?

Via Bon Appetit

Related: The Chork! Yes, It’s Chopsticks and a Fork

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