My Husband Is a Human Gas Chamber: The Comedic Tale of Taco Bell, Lentils, and Honeycombs

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent Reddit post by user HollyCupcakez titled "My husband is a human gas chamber" has taken the internet by storm, providing a comedic and somewhat cringe-inducing look into her husband's bizarre eating habits while she was away. The post, which features a "Venting" tag, has garnered a plethora of comments and reactions from amused readers.

HollyCupcakez shares that she had flown to South Korea for a vacation with friends, leaving her 40-year-old husband at home. Confident that he could manage the household and feed himself, she was in for a shock upon her return. Her husband, who she humorously describes as having "the cooking ability of a cactus," decided to embark on a culinary disaster.

The fiasco began when he attempted to cook an entire 15lbs bag of red lentils at once, breaking the stove in the process. Instead of using a bowl, he ate the lentils straight from the pot and then crammed the pot into the fridge, breaking one of the shelves. Realizing his mistake, he resorted to ordering Taco Bell through DoorDash for the remaining two weeks, all while indulging in medical marijuana.

As if that wasn't enough, her husband also bought honeycombs from a friend's father and consumed them as snacks. This peculiar diet of lentils, Taco Bell, and honeycombs turned their home into a veritable gas chamber. The combination of these foods, known for their gas-inducing properties, led to a series of comical and smelly incidents.

Commenters on the post couldn't help but share their own thoughts and experiences:

- One user remarked, "All of a sudden, I feel much more like a functional adult."

- Another commented, "I mean, I really like weed but this dude probably needs to stop smoking weed, or at least get his self-control issues in check. Two pounds of cheese is just stupid."

- A humorous anecdote came from a user who shared, "Kimchi, seafood, rice. Made for family, they wouldn't eat it. So I ate it for dinner with beer every night for a week. Would go to bed first, relax, fart like crazy. On 3rd night, wife tells me she thinks we have a sewer leak. I have to confess it was me."

The post also sparked some critical reactions:

- One user expressed disbelief, saying, "I know that this is supposed to be funny, but I just don't understand how anyone is willing to tolerate this kind of behavior/how the husband is not ashamed of your own incompetence."

- Another user questioned the maturity of the husband, stating, "Her husband is a toddler. No one thinks Taco Bell is a safe choice after turning 30, let alone 40, especially for WEEKS."

Despite the mixed reactions, HollyCupcakez's post remains a testament to the humorous side of marital life and the unexpected adventures that come with it. The tale of her "human gas chamber" husband will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most entertaining posts on Reddit's r/stories community.

For those dealing with similar issues, remember that a balanced diet and a bit of culinary competence can go a long way in maintaining household harmony. And as always, laughter is sometimes the best remedy for even the most odorous situations.

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ArcUlfr

All of a sudden, I feel much more like a functional adult.

annonymouse211

Her husband is a toddler. No one thinks taco bell is a safe choice after turning 30, let alone 40, especially for WEEKS.

abadbronc

I mean, I really like weed but this dude probably needs to stop smoking weed, or at least get his self control issues in check. Two pounds of cheese is just stupid.

MightyUrto

Kimchi, seafood, rice. Made for family, they wouldn't eat it. So I ate it for dinner with beer every night for a week. Would go to bed first, relax, fart like crazy. On 3rd night, wife tells me she thinks we have a sewer leak. I have to confess it was me. On 4th night, she woke me up because my farting woke her up, and she asked if I s*** the bed. I did not. Have never had that combination again.

Justtoberight

I know that this is supposed to be funny, but I just don't understand how anyone is willing to tolerate this kind of behaviour/how the husband is not ashamed of your own incompetence. Not being able to cook at all and leaving it all to your wife is one thing (bad enough), but just stuffing your body with ridiculous amounts of unhealthy food is beyond disgusting. I'm sorry, but no.

CedricDur

The husband, he has the autism, yes?

AzraelWalker

Is there someway we can nominate this woman for sainthood since she clearly has the patience of one.

IcemanChilled

After dealing with IBS for years, trying just about everything to help to no avail, I stumbled across something that fixed it. Completely fixed it. L*********. An anti-histamine usually taken for hay-fever, I now take one everyday and can eat almost anything with issue. The only thing I still have to be careful of is too much chocolate, I can eat a reasonable amount, but go overboard and the next day sucks. Alcohol, coffee, spicy or fatty foods no problem though.

thoushaltnotpass

I can't believe this guy is married

LeCoq1963

She's either embellishing much of this, or she's married to a 13yo

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