Actress and talk show hostDrew Barrymorehas once again endeared herself to fans by sharing a hilariously relatable everyday mishap: a battle with a stubborn vending machine. In a recent Instagram post, overlaid with the simple and universally understood caption, “I jammed the vending machine,” Barrymore proved that even celebrities aren’t immune to the frustrations of modern convenience.
The Riding In Cars With Boys star sheepishly explained the situation in the accompanying video. “Don’t buy four cups of noodles at once,” Barrymore advised with a knowing look. “Pull it out individually, or you’re gonna get blocked.”
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To illustrate her predicament, Barrymore playfully pushed on the vending machine door, demonstrating the solid blockage caused by her overzealous noodle acquisition.
“Shimmy the cup of noodles,” Barrymore instructed a helper whose face remained offscreen, guiding them in the delicate art of vending machine persuasion. “I got too many at a time,” Barrymore admitted, shaking her head with a mixture of amusement and slight exasperation.
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Seemingly backstage at her talk show, Barrymore perfectly soundtracked her struggle with Natasha Bedingfield’s empowering anthem, “Unwritten.” “This song felt fitting,” Barrymore captioned the post, adding a touch of dramatic irony with, “So close I could almost taste it!”
Fans flooded the comments section with appreciation for Barrymore’s down-to-earth moment. “You’re seriously the coolest, most relatable celebrity. Such a treasure you are! ☺️🫶🏼✨️💜” one fan wrote, capturing the general sentiment. Another chimed in with, “Love that this was all for ramen,” highlighting the simple pleasure at the heart of the struggle. “It’s Drew buying noodles out of the vending machine for me,” another commenter agreed, emphasizing the star’s relatability.
The comments also showcased fans’ own vending machine experiences and their admiration for Barrymore’s genuine nature. “Ramen Noodles must be your jam, Drew! I wonder what kind Drew likes the best?” one fan pondered. Another shared a similar tale of woe, writing, “Haha I’ve done this but with pop tarts.”
One insightful commenter perfectly captured the juxtaposition of Barrymore’s fame and her simple desire, stating, “This sweet girl is on a whole different league. Obviously wealthy, could have people waiting on her hand and foot and she’s opting for instant noodles from a vending machine. Her soul is in the right place!”
The shared frustration of dealing with temperamental vending machines also resonated with viewers. “It’s amazing to me that these machines have yet to improve enough to avoid such things. They make ya work for it,” one commenter aptly pointed out.
Barrymore’s determination to retrieve her noodles also drew praise. “A+ for unjamming the machine! When Drew wants her cup o’noodles, she will GET her cup o’noodles,” one admirer declared.
Finally, the sheer absurdity of the situation and Barrymore’s choice of words brought smiles to many faces. “Shimmy the cup of noodles! Probably the first time ever that phrase has been uttered,” one commenter humorously noted. “Your 10 minute struggle brought smiles to a lot of faces.” Another fan even suggested a fitting piece of merchandise: “Shimmy the Cup O Noodles” needs to be on a shirt.”
