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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/vicarofvhs on 2025-12-02 17:01:16+00:00.
Recently I was making a dessert for family Thanksgiving, which required peeling several apples. I am left-handed, and so I always held the peeler in my left hand, since it felt more natural. It was always a struggle for me to get the veggies or fruits peeled. Well, this year I actually took the time to look at the peeler, and realized the cutting edge is on the other side--the RIGHT handed side. So I switched hands, and while awkward for me, it peeled the apples so much more efficiently it was amazing. So yeah, I felt kind of stupid, but you live and learn.
I guess there are probably left-handed peelers out there, just like there are left-handed scissors, but like so many things for lefties like me, it's easier just to grit your teeth and use the other side.
TL;DR: vegetable peelers are not designed for left-handed people.