'Tipsy cook' shares her brilliant egg-peeling hack that saves time AND finger burns

Hard-boiled eggs are a great source of protein and an affordable way to whip up a quick meal. They're the basis for potato and egg salads, they bring heartiness to a cobb salad and the perfect topping for a Portuguese pizza.
Yep, that's right. In Brazil, they put hard-boiled eggs on top of their pizza and call it a Portuguese pizza. Don't judge it until you've tried it.
But the problem with hardboiled eggs is that they're hot as hell to peel with your fingers and removing the shell can be a painstaking process if it doesn't all come off in one big rip. It's also tough to get the entire shell off when the egg when they're the same color because they blend in together.
If you miss a piece you'll get a hard surprise when you bite into the egg.
That's why an egg-peeling hack by TikTok user Melinda L. Friend is getting so much love on social media. She's figured out a magical way to squeeze the egg out of the shell, making the process about 90% faster while preventing finger burns.
The video is also getting a lot of love because she's clearly a bit tipsy in the video. But she has nothing to hide. At the beginning of the clip posted on Thanksgiving, she admits to drinking two bottles of wine.
@melindal.friend Happy Thanksgiving y'all. 🤣🤣##deviledeggs ##thanksgiving2020 
♬ original sound - Melinda L. Friend
In the video, Melinda drops a beautiful catchphrase that sounds like it could be the hook to a trap song: "Pop it, pinch it, blow it." It also makes the technique easy to remember.
Needless to say, the commenters were blown away by this amazing cooking hack.
"One more bottle and she might just find the cure for cancer," a TikTok user commented. "Give her three bottles of wine and she might find the cure for COVID," another remarked.
"This only works if you blow a .20 alcohol level," a commenter joked.
There were also more than a few commenters who noted the hack wasn't the healthiest thing to do during a pandemic. "Ok, covid eggs was the first thing I thought, but I couldn't help but laugh," Kristen said.
After the video went viral, Melinda shared a follow-up where she revealed the bottles of wine she drank before making the video. Originally, she said she drank two, but it looks as though she was working on a third.
Well, two bottles of wine can make your memory a bit fuzzy. The video was appropriately set to "Drinking Problem" by Midland.
People say I've got a drinkin' problem
That ain't no reason to stop
People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom
Just 'cause I'm living on the rocks
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull that bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
@melindal.friend Just a few of my favorite. 
♬ Drinkin' Problem - Midland
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12 non-threatening leadership strategies for women
We mustn't hurt a man's feelings.
Men and the feels.
Note: This an excerpt is from Sarah Cooper's book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings.
In this fast-paced business world, female leaders need to make sure they're not perceived as pushy, aggressive, or competent.
One way to do that is to alter your leadership style to account for the fragile male ego.
Should men accept powerful women and not feel threatened by them? Yes. Is that asking too much?
IS IT?
Sorry, I didn't mean to get aggressive there. Anyhoo, here are twelve non-threatening leadership strategies for women.
Encourage.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When setting a deadline, ask your coworker what he thinks of doing something, instead of just asking him to get it done. This makes him feel less like you're telling him what to do and more like you care about his opinions.
Sharing ideas.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When sharing your ideas, overconfidence is a killer. You don't want your male coworkers to think you're getting all uppity. Instead, downplay your ideas as just "thinking out loud," "throwing something out there," or sharing something "dumb," "random," or "crazy."
Email requests.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pepper your emails with exclamation marks and emojis so you don't come across as too clear or direct. Your lack of efficient communication will make you seem more approachable.
Idea sharing.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
If a male coworker steals your idea in a meeting, thank him for it. Give him kudos for how he explained your idea so clearly. And let's face it, no one might've ever heard it if he hadn't repeated it.
Sexism.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you hear a sexist comment, the awkward laugh is key. Practice your awkward laugh at home, with your friends and family, and in the mirror. Make sure you sound truly delighted even as your soul is dying inside.
Mansplain.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Men love explaining things. But when he's explaining something and you already know that, it might be tempting to say, "I already know that." Instead, have him explain it to you over and over again. It will make him feel useful and will give you some time to think about how to avoid him in the future.
Mistakes.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pointing out a mistake is always risky so it's important to always apologize for noticing the mistake and then make sure that no one thinks you're too sure about it. People will appreciate your "hey what do I know?!" sensibilities.
Promotions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Asking your manager for a promotion could make you seem power- hungry, opportunistic, and transparent. Instead, ask a male coworker to vouch for you. Have your coworker tell your manager you'd be great for the role even though you don't really want it. This will make you more likely to actually get that promotion.
Rude.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Sometimes not everyone is properly introduced at the start of a meeting. Don't take it personally even if it happens to you all the time, and certainly don't stop the meeting from moving forward to introduce yourself. Sending a quick note afterward is the best way to introduce yourself without seeming too self-important.
Interruptions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you get interrupted, you might be tempted to just continue talking or even ask if you can finish what you were saying. This is treacherous territory. Instead, simply stop talking. The path of least resistance is silence.
Collaboration.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When collaborating with a man, type using only one finger. Skill and speed are very off-putting.
Disagreements.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When all else fails, wear a mustache so everyone sees you as more man-like. This will cancel out any need to change your leadership style. In fact, you may even get a quick promotion!
In conclusion...
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Many women have discovered the secret power of non-threatening leadership. We call it a "secret power" because no one else actually knows about it. We keep our power hidden within ourselves so that it doesn't frighten and intimidate others. That's what makes us the true unsung heroes of the corporate world.
About the Author: Sarah Cooper
Sarah Cooper is a writer, comedian, and author of 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. Her new book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings, is out now.
The comedic book cover.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
A satirical take on what it's like to be a woman in the workplace, Cooper draws from her experience as a former executive in the world of tech (she's a former Googler and Yahooer). You can get the book here.
This article was originally published on March 25, 2019.