If You Can't Pass This Quiz, You Definitely Won't Make It As An Adult

You don't really think twice about home appliances until you move into an apartment of your own. It's like when your dad's family would buy you socks for Christmas and you were so underwhelmed. Wool socks were a let-down gift until you grew up to realize how much warmer they kept you and how expensive those socks could be. When you're apartment shopping it's always a plus to see there's a washer, dryer, or dishwasher in your unit. It could even make or break the deal for you.

Home appliances are all about functionality and the amount of time you save doing daily household things. They have the ability to make your life so much easier. For example, you probably don't wash most of your clothes by hand, and when's the last time you had to scrub a dish? So a lot of appliances out there are made to help you complete one very specific task. There's a myriad of kitchen ones that help in making fondue, ice cream, or even bread. For those of you homebodies out there home appliances are a must because they make life easier by cutting down your chore list.

Can you recognize these essential home appliances?

Question 1

What is this?

A cook is only as good as his kitchen. A lot of mechanical or automated kitchenware was born in the twentieth century. The tool pictured was originally designed for restaurant kitchens but now comes in a compact household version. It's perfect for mincing garlic, chopping vegetables, or grinding nuts. The tool also comes with a range of different size blades so you can choose how big you want your food. It's perfect for making salsas or sauces like pesto. Yummm.

Question 2

What is this cookware used for?

If you haven’t had this dish you haven’t lived. The meal is most associated with Morocco or Algeria but is found in other North African countries and is traditionally baked in this specific ceramic. It is a meal that is cooked slowly, traditionally over hot charcoal. Some European cookware companies have designed this dish with a cast iron bottom so it can be set on the stove. The ceramic itself is pretty cool and often has a glazed design. Some of these dishes are sold purely for aesthetic reasons.

Question 3

Which is NOT a fridge brand?

A new fridge is something an adult would treat themselves to. Yes, it's expensive but it's also shiny and clean. There are plenty of brands out there to differentiate the high quality deluxe refrigerators to those lowly functional brands. There are some that are stainless steel, have double doors, water filtration and an ice machine. And there are others that just, well, keep your food cold. Treat yourself to a nice big new fridge, it’ll be perfect for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Question 4

Ever seen one of these before?

We're looking for the brand name that everyone calls this. Like how Kleenex became the brand name synonymous with all tissues or (if you're from the UK) Hoover became the brand name for handheld vacuums, this little cleaner has a brand name as well. While you're minding your business at home this little guy will travel through your house cleaning. It's compact size makes it able to clean under beds and couches so you don't have to break your back trying to reach under those things.

Question 5

Have you seen one of these?

Most of these look like big computer monitors with filters. They're often tall, not very wide and minimalist. These have been around since the 1830's, though to be fair back then they required a helmet. Basically they serve to clean the air you breathe. They supposedly get rid of the dust, pollen, and smoke that might be in your living area. This product just wants you to breathe easy. Just one thing to keep in mind-- make sure you change the filters!

Question 6

Have you ever seen one of these before?

With winter coming it's time to crank up the heat in your apartment--whether that be by your wood burning stove, central heating, or radiator system, you better make sure it's working. There's nothing quite so bad as getting in from a cold evening and realizing you can't get hot water in your shower. Some urban areas provide whole municipalities with hot water! But unfortunately only really in Nordic countries. These appliances are often hidden because they're quite ugly, but boy are they important.

Question 7

Do you recognize this?

This is a somewhat vintage item from the 70's. This device is named after the famous brand that popularized it, but now the brand name has merged with the appliance itself. This item's background comes from Jewish mothers and beans. The inventor had been told about his an old Lithuanian bean based stew that needed to cook all day. The pot is portable so it could fit in the oven on the Jewish sabbath when technically all work (and food prep) is disallowed.

Question 8

Have you always wanted one of these?

This food practice dates back to the Romans and their preparation of a chicken meal called Pullum Frontonianum. Funnel cakes have dated to the Middle Ages in Europe, and battered vegetables or seafood come from sixteenth century Japan. Now there's a whole culture around this way of cooking, in America's deep South and the MidWest.You'll need to pay attention if you're messing with this in the kitchen, it requires extremely hot oil. Having one of these at home is every dad's dream.

Question 9

What do you think this is?

Only houses of a very specific aesthetic have one of these. To give you an idea, they are often stored in the "billiard room." Obviously these serve to keep very important things inside. This home appliance is used to mimic French "caves." It is set at just the right darkness, cool temperature, and constant humidity to keep its contents aging well. The aged contents are often better after a few years. You really have to be a connoisseur to think of purchasing one of these.

Question 10

What do we have here?

You remember Gretchen Wiener's toaster strudel? Well, this is not quite that but let's say the two should be sold together. You can put anything from muffins to bacon in here because it has about the same functionality as a regular oven meaning you can broil, bake, and warm, just on a much smaller scale. Some even have convection (basically your food is more evenly heated and better browned). These mini helpers are so cute and way easier to clean than their larger counterpart.

Question 11

Guess what this is used for

This is just a friendly reminder that appliances can be straightforward and simple. No technology necessary. This choice is also a sarcastic nod to the idea that we need a specific tool for every single meal -- who has the kitchen space for this? When this product came out a bunch of online publications rightfully ripped at its purpose. The product pictured tries to extend its purpose to all cookies, but we only know of one that can fit on that stick.

Question 12

Have you seen this before?

If you are using a computer at home you definitely have one of these. These conduct data traffic between networks and you need to connect it to something else via an Ethernet cable to get online. If you have never seen yours it's probably hidden in a public area of your house tangled in wires. If your internet connection severs, unplug both the router and the modem as a first troubleshooting step. It'll save you time instead of being on your telecommunications hold line.

Question 13

What brand is this?

This is some high end cookware. This brand is known for it's colourful aesthetics and enamel glazed cast iron. It is, of course, French. It was created in 1925 in the middle of a trading route that had access to iron, coke, and sand-- all materials needed in this final product. The brand still produces all pieces out of the original location, Fresnoy-le-Grand. All products come with a lifetime warranty as long as they are conducting a typical household use.

Question 14

What's this called again?

This might not seem like an "appliance" but it's a staple of every household. Such a functional tool can shouldn't be overlooked, because as unglamorous as it might be, it certainly gets you out of a tight spot. It doesn't have to solely apply to toilets as it can help to unclog any sort of drain. It's erect shape makes it a difficult tool for pipes. Believe it or not there are different kinds of these for different fixtures. Make sure you're using the right one.

Question 15

What was this kid cooking set?

Some of the most exiting things for kids to do is pretend that they're adults. Which is funny because so many adults wish they could sometimes return to their youth. This kid's cooking set is a fun way for kids to mimic their parents. This kid cooking set comes with pre-cooked play-doh tasting cake, cookies, and frosting. All that's left is for your little one to give it a turn in the oven and their food's ready within the turn of a lightbulb.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a mixer brand?

Without one of these beating eggwhites would've taken a lot of time. Electric mixers are a baker's best friend. This kitchen helper was founded in the early 20th century after an engineer observed a baker kneading dough with a metal spoon. Original prototypes were handheld, but eventually new models came out for commercial baking and typical home use. They look especially like the one adjacent. Of course, one of the best parts of baking is to lick the whisk clean afterwards.

Question 17

Have you seen one of these before?

This is a grooming appliance you can forego until your mid-forties. And you were the epitome of uncool if your grandma used this on your jeans. The appliance has its current name because all the early ones were made from this metal. The heat and the weight of this appliance are used to remove creases from clothing. Though a household pro-tip is that you can remove wrinkles from clothing by hanging your dress shirts in the bathroom. The steam from your shower will straighten them out.

Question 18

What does that make?

Cuisinart has come up with all sorts of useful kitchenware products since its founding in the 1960's. Big name chefs like Julia Child, Craig Claiborn, and James Beard even showed off their favouritism towards this brand. However since then the brand has expanded past its first commercial item, the food processor, and towards any kitchen utensil or appliance you can imagine. Many come in the form of machines or cookware for specialty food. What does this Cuisinart product help to make?

Question 19

Have you seen this before?

This little appliance helps you perform one painstaking task. Normally these machines will have different settings for different sorts of dough (whole grain, white, etc.). The product is originally from Japan and then was popularized in the UK in the 1990's. If you think you've had fresh bread you should definitely try a slice from one of these. Generally your concoction takes about 3-4 hours to bake and many users like to add nuts, jams, or dried fruits according to the season.

Question 20

What is this handy tool?

This things are handy for vacations, especially if you're travelling around Europe from North America. Most power sockets in Europe 230 volts but you can also find a list of voltage by country online. There are variety of different connectors used depending on what country you're in so it might be useful to find one of these with several different options. It sucks when you bring a hair straightener on vacation but then your plug won't fit. Luckily these handy things are sold in a lot of corner stores.

Question 21

What's this called?

Ever wonder how you could p*ss off everyone in the neighbourhood simultaneously? You could use one of these in your front yard for about an hour. Perfect for fall and winter seasons, these loud contraptions help you clear off your front lawn, driveway, or even walkway. Perfect for leaves or snow you will never have to think of picking up a rake or a shovel again! No, but seriously, if you've never seen one of these things count yourself as blessed.

Question 22

What does this churn out?

Doesn't this kind of look like those old school pencil sharpeners? It's not that because that would of course be a school appliance. But then what is the use of this kitchen appliance? We'll give you a hint. To use this you'd only have to use semolina flour, egg, salt, and water! The machine will probably only let you churn out a certain type of this food but it is definitely possible to make a range of styles and flavours.

Question 23

What is NOT a stovetop type?

In 2017 aren't you glad we've evolved past the coal stove? Those types of furnaces would've caused a lot of smoke in your home. Now we have a whole range of stoves to buy based on your cooking desires and your budget. If you had all the disposable income in the world, what sort of stovetop would you want? Some are much cheaper than others. Almost all of the ones you'll get in your first apartments will be electric coils, they're the cheapest and they cook food unevenly.

Question 24

Have you seen one of these before?

You could use one of these to clean up after a murder scene. Ok, maybe that was a bit dark, but these are perfect for removing paint, grime, or any other sort of industrial cleaning. These usually use a type of motor to create high pressure and velocity for the liquid flowing through. Just make sure there's enough water. Honestly this appliance could be pretty dangerous by itself. I wonder if fire trucks use the same sort of contraptions for their hoses.

Question 25

Hopefully you all have one of these.

These are sometimes sensitive to heat but mostly to smoke and there's a fifty percent chance it will save your life in case of a fire. At least, that's if you have fresh batteries in there. The idea for something like this has been around since the nineteenth century. Of course, the design has since been updated. If you don't have one of these you might want to get one installed or bug your landlord until they deal with it. Could save your life.

Question 26

Which is NOT a washing machine brand?

Ok, we can't throw all of our clothes in the wash, like that cashmere scarf you got for your birthday, but we can throw most of them in there. And wow does it save time. Can you imagine soaking, scrubbing, rinsing, and ringing all of your clothes every two weeks? What about your sheets? What a nightmare that would be. Instead, some of you lucky people have washers at home and others have nearby laundromats. Have you ever paid attention to the dryer brands?

Question 27

What type of pan is this?

This type of cookware is coming back into style. It's the purist, minimalist style of cuisine. Cooking fanatics know you don't actually wash this pan, instead you rinse it with water. Then you give it a rub over with paper towel and olive oil to keep the flavours in your pot for next time. One pro tip is that you can get a daily nutrient (that women especially need) by cooking with this pan. So, do you recognize the pan that beautiful Christmas roast is in?

Question 28

Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? What is it?

Of course this appliance was made first in Italy in the nineteenth century. These machines brew their product under pressure and steam. You can choose home much control you want over the brewing process, with these machines available from semi-automatic to super automatic. You can find these in every coffee shop and upscale home. Moka pots are kind of like a minimalist version of this machine. And to be honest Keurig is a ripped off version of the super automatic kind of this.

Question 29

What helps you wash down there after you use the bathroom?

This appliance is found in many countries around the world though regrettably not yet in the US. If you've been on a trip to Japan or Italy you'll know what this is called. It is a plumbing fixture that serves to wash your genitalia after you use the bathroom, and while that sounds intrusive, it's probably one of the most refreshing things, you leave the bathroom feeling so much cleaner. Even renewed. Some of these can be attached to otherwise ordinary toilets.

Question 30

Have you ever seen one of these before?

You may have never seen this type before but use your imagination. Sometimes you can find one of these in your local grocery store right next to the beans. Other people like to have this appliance at home for fresher use. This appliances helps make all final forms of this product, even by the first people who cultivated it in ancient Ethiopia. Of course, there appliance was much more rudimentary but it was just as functional and helped them enjoy this savoured treat.

Question 31

Which is NOT a massage chair brand?

Don't you remember finding these in furniture stores around your local mall? Sometimes you could even get away with sitting in one for a little bit. Other times you might have to pay fifty cents for a short massage. I always wondered if people other than nail salons actually bought these for home use. Either way these chair brands did have some pretty suggestive and even creepy names. Do you remember what some of the weird massage chairs were called?

Question 32

What would you call this?

These useful appliances hang above your oven. They help evacuate any air, smoke, or grease that your stove might be giving off and they often have a light so you can see what you're cooking clearly. There's normally a filter system so you can clear out the grease or whatever else gets trapped in this ventilation. These fans might prevent your smoke alarms from going off, but they often make so much noise you can hardly hear anything outside the kitchen.

Question 33

Do you remember these?

If this appliance doesn't make you think of your middle aged extremely proper auntie then you probably don't know what this is. The one pictured is a little cheeky but the one your aunt has is probably made from metal. It is the object you put under a serving dish or bowl so the table is not heat damaged. If you had a buffet style Thanksgiving odds are you had one of these holding up the mashed potatoes or stuffing.

Question 34

What does HDR stand for?

Apparently the term HDR can apply to both audio and visual technology. But we are talking about it in the television department. This type of tv delivers more pixels to your screen so the colours are more vibrant and luminous, as if you were seeing the images in real life. Have you ever tried to capture a sunset on your iPhone or Android camera? Impossible. HDR makes the filmmaker's vision the viewer's reality. Do you have HDR? Do you know what it stands for?

Question 35

What are thooose?

Presumably if you have all these home appliances you also have a car. Sometimes you'll see people with a dead car battery on the side of the road. If you have these handy wires on you, you can help people on the side of the road, just make sure their car has at least as much voltage as your own! If you get into a fix like that you won't have to wait for the cables, just a good samaritan.

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