“Eating indoors is no picnic”
“Eating indoors is no picnic” is a joke on two levels. A “picnic” is eating outdoors, so eating ndoors is “no picnic.” Also, a “picnic” can mean an easy task, and eating indoors can be no easy task, or “no picnic.”
“After so many months of quarantine, I have come to the conclusion that eating indoors is no picnic” was posted on X/Twitter by Meathead “BBQ Hall of Famer, Hedonism Evangelist” on July 25, 2020. “Eating indoors is no picnic” was posted on X/Twitter by Bob Golen on February 25, 2022. “Q: Why did the girl get upset about eating indoors? A: It was no picnic!” was posted on Facebook by Melinda Finn on August 3, 2023.
Wiktionary: picnic
Noun
picnic (plural picnics)
1. An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.
2. The meal eaten at such a gathering.
3. (figurative) An easy or pleasant task
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Meathead “BBQ Hall of Famer, Hedonism Evangelist”
@meathead
After so many months of quarantine, I have come to the conclusion that eating indoors is no picnic.
8:07 PM · Jul 25, 2020
Facebook
AmazingRibs.com
July 25, 2020 at 8:07 PM ·
After so many months of quarantine, I have come to the conclusion that eating indoors is no picnic.
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Bob Golen
@BobGolen
Eating indoors is no picnic.
10:28 AM · Feb 25, 2022
Facebook
ReNew Family Consignment
May 7, 2023 at 10:33 AM ·
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Facebook
Melinda Finn
August 3, 2023 at 8:53 PM ·
Q: Why did the girl get upset about eating indoors?
A: It was no picnic!
Facebook
Harold Zierdt is with Derek Zierdt and 2 others
October 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM ·
Who says eating indoors is no PICNIC! I had one today with my kids on this rainy day… and it was a GREAT time! I made quite a little Summer Spread that included; a ‘Berry Good Salad’, Cole Slaw, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken Thighs, Corn on the Cob, Corn Bread, & Baked Beans. I also picked up Fresh Fruit, Pecan Pie & Boston Créme Cake for dessert. I LOVE the time I get to spend these kids! 🥰
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Bob Golen
@BobGolen
Eating indoors is no picnic.
8:27 AM · Feb 25, 2026