People are only just discovering how to open a can with a spoon and it’s ‘much easier’

People have been left amazed after a TikTok user shared the simple-to-use trick, as many had been hurting their fingers unnecessarily in their attempts to open cans

A man has left people amazed after sharing a simple trick for opening cans, prompting many to wonder why they’d never thought of it before. TikTok user @sidneyraz amassed thousands of likes after sharing a video explaining the easy-to-use tip.

“Here’s something I didn’t know until I was in my 30s,” he claimed, before grabbing a can and a spoon to demonstrate his method. The social media star then used the spoon to lift the metal tab, before pushing the handle through it and pulling back the lid.

“You can open a can with a spoon,” he explained. And it turns out he’s not the only one who had been struggling without the hack.

In response to Sidney’s video, several commenters were quick share their delight at learning the trick. “What. No way!” read one comment. Another said: “Thank you, I do this daily now,” while someone else replied: “My nails thank you for this info.”

However, many more viewers were shocked to realise some people didn’t already know the handy tip.

“I figured that out myself,” said one person, and a second wrote: “I have been doing that for ages.”

For some, the method has been common knowledge since they were children. One viewer said: “Dude, I had been doing this since I was like SIX!!!” and I different person replied: “I’ve done this since I was like 6.”

Regardless, most commenters were in agreement the trick works well. While someone questioned why you would not use your fingers, a different responder pointed out the tip is particularly useful for anyone with extra short or long nails.

One TikTok commenter pointed out that the tip is also “helpful for those with Arthritis,” while another commented: “I always do this because it’s hurting my finger.”

Of course, the viral video is not the first to reveal that many of us have lots to learn in the kitchen still. Another video this year left viewers astonished after a foodie shared her easy tip for cutting boiled eggs.

Gone are the days of messy yolk-covered knives, thanks to @andrealanev. Her viral video explained how you can part slice eggs, then roll them over so the yolk pops out in a ball, leaving two perfect halves.

If you think the trick sounds too good to be true, you don’t have to take our word for it – you can watch the video here.

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