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Wendy Varley's avatar

Very true. Passed mine on to a keen friend last year!

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Leah McLaren's avatar

I can’t wait to get rid of mine… just trying to find a friend I really, really hate.

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Joan Stommen's avatar

Oh so funny because it’s so damn True! Thank you for putting into words so well, Leah! Not only

Did I feel smug and instantly healthy, but I took photos of my pinky purple drink to show SM how cool I was. All in the first few days…maybe a week. Been in the cupboard ever since…like years maybe! Fruit by hand or cereal works for me! Needed a nudge and now it’ll be gone! Terrific writing…glad to find you here! 😊

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Leah McLaren's avatar

We are all the Chain of Juice Fools!

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Joan Stommen's avatar

😅😄😂

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MR ROBERT THOMPSON's avatar

My current wife brought a juicer into our relationship and tried to engage me with the aroma of fresh greens every morning. My enjoyment of green stuff only extends to Kermit, so I declined the friendly offer. Her passions cycled thru raw, vegan, vegetarian (all healthy to be sure) while I remained omnivorous. Your 'caution' is well founded (both specifically and metaphorically) Leah, as my bride's juicer eventually got passed to one of her yoga friends. I've had/done things that were transitory too; life is one giant experiment. That's part of the beauty of it eh?

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Leah McLaren's avatar

current wife!

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MR ROBERT THOMPSON's avatar

LOL!! good catch; pun was not intended

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Rona Maynard's avatar

When we finally unloaded ours, a gift from ardent believers, I felt like shouting, “I’m free!” On top of the annoyances you mention, its many parts consumed an entire cupboard now full of useful stuff like toilet paper.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

This is hilarious, I feel I've unleashed an anti-juicer protest movement. DEFUND THE JUICE POLICE!

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Jacline's avatar

I coveted a friend’s juicer, bought one, had a solid month of juice. Collected dust for 6 years… just sold it last week for 40% of the original price. At that price I should have just gone to the fancy juice bar!

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Leah McLaren's avatar

very true, but 40% is pretty good after six years, nice job!

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Haha so funny! Although I am in camp juice as my husband has celery juice every day and you know the juicer IS easy to clean - promise! Well 98% of it is - hahaha

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Claire Venus you are a juicefluencer and a very devoted wife!

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

haha right! I loved this piece truly. xx

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Katie Hermant's avatar

Hit nail on the head kept at it through three different versions

Then said Sod it And now just eat the fruit x

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Leah McLaren's avatar

I actually think it’s better for you, but fruit does have a publicist

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Velvet Haney's avatar

Ha! Loved this - so funny! Though I have been asking people about veg

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Thanks Velvet. (I love your name btw. I wanted to call a girl Velvet.) what have you been asking people about veg?

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Velvet Haney's avatar

Merde. The whole comment didn't go through - pretty boring, actually - just wondering about electronic vegetable choppers.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

that sounds dangerous!

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Velvet Haney's avatar

Ha!

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Gina Burton's avatar

Haha! So true!

I’ve recently discovered a new neighbourhood juice store and have been ordering for there.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Oh Gina, you're the BEST. I agree it's better to support local juice bars... I now have immense sympathy for their staff!

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Trudy Gold's avatar

ha ha Leah. you just got it. 100% correct. last year we finally gave ours away. phew.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

you are the exception to the rule, good for you for getting rid of it!

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John Yi's avatar

The actual moral of this story: "Many experiences in life are like this." I suspect I agree, but would love some examples please!

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Having children. Want more?

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John Yi's avatar

oof!

yes...?

FWIW I was thinking peloton, not progeny.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Omg Pelaton is a whole other cult/post! Also: those fat-burning band thingies they used to advertise on late night tv in the 80s.

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