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10 struggles all porridge addicts will understand

Porridge is a way of life.

PORRIDGE IS THE greatest of all breakfast foods. But hey, you don’t have to eat it for breakfast.

1. You have a loyalty to a brand you’ll stand over with your life

You deal in Flahavan’s or Quakers… but this is all they have left.

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2. You know too well about the pains of temperamental microwaves

So the microwave and I had an argument. I wanted to make porridge and the microwave didn't... pic.twitter.com/fzQMyRfXin
— Will Soffe (@willsoffe) September 23, 2014

Will Soffe / Twitter

3. Non microwavable bowls are your mortal enemy

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4. Nothing will stop you from getting that oaty goodness

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5. You’ve modelled your life on this woman’s ethos

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6. Choosing a suitable topping is your daily struggle

Officially obsessed with Nutella & blueberry porridge for breakfast. #Nutella #Breakfast pic.twitter.com/Ma64SQTxWz
— victoria grigg (@vickygrigg) January 29, 2015

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7. You’ve developed worrying notions in an attempt to liven things up

I'm truly obsessed with PORRIDGE in the freezing weather. This one w hazelnuts and pears and tarragon.. pic.twitter.com/4pA8SbqtF8
— Amelia Labzin (@amelialabzin) December 29, 2014

Amelia Labzin / Twitter

8. You’ve briefly questioned how you can reasonably have porridge for dinner

… before realising that’s disgusting.

Savoury porridge is now officially a thing and I am OBSESSED!http://t.co/4Lnpzbdaso pic.twitter.com/YVXxmIgU4r
— Annie Clarke (@annieclarke_) March 18, 2015

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9. This is mildly pornographic to you and you need help

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10. This is your worst nightmare

Having to make porridge with water because there's no milk #wednesday pic.twitter.com/Z9mTDggGiS
— Andy Bell (@andyjamesbell) April 29, 2015

Andy Bell / Twitter

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Nicola Byrne

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10 struggles all porridge addicts will understand

1. You have a loyalty to a brand you’ll stand over with your life

2. You know too well about the pains of temperamental microwaves

3. Non microwavable bowls are your mortal enemy

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

4. Nothing will stop you from getting that oaty goodness

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

5. You’ve modelled your life on this woman’s ethos

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

6. Choosing a suitable topping is your daily struggle

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

7. You’ve developed worrying notions in an attempt to liven things up

8. You’ve briefly questioned how you can reasonably have porridge for dinner

9. This is mildly pornographic to you and you need help

10. This is your worst nightmare