Am I the only one who HATES potlucks?
Our local Democratic party is having a potluck social and fundraiser. If it weren't an important fundraiser, there's no way I would attend. I don't have any desire to cook for others, and I refuse to eat any food others bring on account of not wanting to 'mooch.'
So an otherwise nice social occasion of local unity leaves me feeling bad about hating on potlucks and wishing whoever decided this was a good idea be removed from the social committee.
Oh well, just venting. I'll go and donate for a good cause. Here's hoping I'm not the only grump about these things.
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Potlucks are a fun way to learn new dishes from people with whom you're most likely compatible. You never know what's going to be there, so the element of chance is involved. It's also a good way to spotlight one of your own favorite recipes.
Mooch? I don't get that. By bringing a dish, you're entitled to try everyone else's. If you don't want to cook, call in a favor from a friend or relative and ask them to do it for the cause. You can also buy some Chinese or some other takeout. I've seen that done more than a few times.
I'm too paranoid about proper food temperature.
Has it been prepared and kept in the correct temperature range?
I'd be ok with packaged, non-perishable food 
I don't even eat the food at my extended family's huge social event potlucks.
Yeah, I'm a lot of fun at parties 
