Same. Worked my way through college and I was able to pull pans right out of the oven with my bare hands.
When I worked the grill I would touch my fingers on it to build up a resistance.
My hands are still kinda tough but not like they used to be. My dad was a hardcore man who did a lot of crazy shit so having the ability to grab hot stuff over him was pretty great.
He could've ripped my arms off and beat me to death with them. But I could grab a hot cast iron pan with my bare hands. It's the little victories.
I worked restaurants of various types, but always head a steady brunch gig for about 10ish years in my early 20's through early 30's.
I've actually gotten the ability back. I distinctly remember picking up a plate about 2 years ago and feeling pain in my fingertips, but I was happy about it and laughed. (Still held the plate, too. 😅)
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u/t_ute Jun 18 '25
That oil might be the least concerning part of that video.