A photo has sparked a heated online debate after a photo of a refrigerator showing 20 bottles of water, a shelf with three takeout containers of leftovers, and a bottom shelf consisting of two tubs of free condiments from fast food restaurants was posted on social media. The crisper draws have no fruit or vegetables, both sitting empty, with the exception of what appears to be a single package of cold cuts. Boxes of medication can be seen on the side shelves. The unidentified man who posted the photo wrote, “This is my sister’s fridge. She’s kept it like this for nearly 20 years.” He explained that their father worked in the food industry, that their refrigerator was always well stocked with food, and that it baffles him that his sister doesn’t keep fresh food in her house. According to the man, his sister never has fresh food and rarely cooks. He did point out that her freezer looks nearly the same, with “neatly stacked boxes and bags of exclusively Trader Joe’s frozen food products and two identical tubs of ice cream, side by side.” He asked people to share their insights, and more than 150 comments were posted. “This is the weirdest combination of minimalist and hoarder possible,” wrote one commenter. Someone else said they believed that it might have something to do with the way they were raised as a family. “She stocks her refrigerator like someone who couldn’t find what she was looking for in the fridge she grew up with. Like she’s trying to make sure she can find it easily, maybe even at first glance if she can.” Many suggested that it’s possible the sister has OCD or another mental health disorder, pointing out that it’s manageable if she gets help.
