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tuna

has tuna fish, and the way it is packaged, changed in the last 5 years or so?

im a big tuna fan, dont get me wrong. but there used to be a time in my golden youth when i was able to drain a can of this sumptuous meat with no problems.

no problems, no hassles. i opened it with a can opener, then used the lid to squeeze the liquid from the meat. tipped it over, water all fell out.

nice and simple.

but now when i squeeze the lid down, the lid bends with an abrupt pop and the contents of the can squirt out onto my shirt. and pants. yes, and even in my hair.

this phenomenon has caused me to buy the silly little gadget they sell for such things.

but even that thing is out to get me - i get squirted with the same amount of sloppy, juicy meat, only in small spurts instead of one lump.

perhaps years ago my fingers were more delicate (yes, i hear you laughing; stop that), my patience more abundant. perhaps tuna manufacturers have proven that i will eat more tuna when i am covered in it.

is flaky tuna really too much to ask?