Home / LifestylePeople have their doubts about this viral 'chopping board hack'NZ Herald28 Mar, 2019 12:57 AM2 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditIt's the latest life hack to go viral - but it is an actual hack?It's the latest life hack to go viral - but it is an actual hack?It's a day ending in "y" so of course there's another "life hack" promising to change your life going viral on social media.Except, in the case of this one, people seem to have some doubts. A Twitter user has posted a "chopping board hack" that has divided the internet, with many guaranteeing it doesn't actually work. Canada's Edmonton Journal posted the tweet about the article, which has since gone viral:You’re using a cutting board incorrectly. Reader, the hole has a purpose. https://t.co/koa4hliP7J pic.twitter.com/oJoTBxjR2u— Edmonton Journal (@edmontonjournal) March 26, 2019 All Access. All in one subscription. From $2 per week Subscribe now All Access Weekly From $2 per week Pay just $15.75 $2 per week ongoing Subscribe now BEST VALUE All Access Annual Pay just $449 $49 per year ongoing Subscribe now 30 AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.It encourages people to use the hole in the chopping board - the handle - to throw the chopped veges or fruit into a bowl or pan. pic.twitter.com/2vToOzjOUe— Tricia Kindleman (@TriciaKindleman) March 26, 2019 While a number of people called the hack truly life-changing (we're not here to judge but please do consider getting out more), others pointed out one very obvious issue: it only works if you chop things quite small.Only for fine dice imho— Portia Clark (@portiaclarkcbc) March 26, 2019 Please send help. pic.twitter.com/5tCapVeCBi— Gary Butler (@Butlerewhon) March 27, 2019 Dear Edmonton Journal, That's not a hole. It's a handle. Plus I couldn't handle the stress of chopping microscopic veggies to fit thru it.— 🌊Christine Stayin Alive and Home 😷🎶 (@christineyhsd) March 26, 2019 pic.twitter.com/SSOtJe6bx9— Marcella (@TranceRevolved) March 27, 2019 SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from LifestyleLifestyle'So raw and blistered': Parents claim Huggies nappies cause rashes, company denies faultPremiumLifestyle‘Women get gaslit a lot’: 10 menopause myths the experts can’t standLifestyleAussie influencer debuts romance with Kiwi rugby star boyfriendSponsoredSponsored: Why heat pumps make winter cheaperAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.