Barry knows what it's like to spend a week eating nothing but Eggo waffles and soda crackers. He's gone for weeks at a time without proper toilet paper, and he knows how to make his money last.
Barry's column, "Ask Barry", is just his way of giving back to the bachelors, the starving students, and the budget-conscious singles.
Hopefully, Barry's wisdom can help make your bachelor life a little bit more bearable.
Hungry In Houston
Written by Barry
Dear Barry:
My roommate eats all the food in the fridge, even though I clearly label everything.
Hungry In Houston
Dear Hungry,
Mooching roommates are a reality, and you sometimes have to accept the fact that they're going to clean out the refrigerator from time to time. This isn't always a bad thing, because it's going to save you some clean-up time, and your roomie might just be eating some of the expired crap you'll never touch anyhow. Less mess!
On the other hand, if Bob is scarfing down your leftover lasagna, or mom's care packages, I can see where you might get annoyed. One extreme solution is to pee in a pitcher (with your name on it), and let him learn the hard way.
Sometimes it's better to let it slide, especially is your roommate is a neat-freak who likes to do all the cleaning. Remember, you can always keep the choice leftovers in a styro-foam cooler beside your bed. The cooler can also double as a cheap night stand.
Barry knows what it's like to spend a week eating nothing but Eggo waffles and soda crackers. He's gone for weeks at a time without proper toilet paper, and he knows how to make his money last.
