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Many people, including us, have what we think is a rather peculiar relationship with technology. Household appliances sometimes feel like they have a life of their own. And you have to know how to coax them to do what they were built for. We find microwaves, in particular, to be extremely temperamental! And we’re not alone.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of the unluckiest and most painful microwave heating fails from around the net. Scroll down, upvote the pics that made you cringe the hardest, and remember to always, always treat tech with respect and to put your safety first.
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#1
My Microwave Just Called Me A Child For Hitting On Its Top For 4 Times Because The Timer Was All Screwed Up
Mad Dragon 2 years ago (edited)
Mine does the same thing when I accidentally press buttons out of order. It assumes I’m a little kid playing with the buttons and will not turn on unless the “Clear” button is pushed twice (or it’s unplugged and then plugged back in).
Marleina Hershberg 2 years ago
I want to see if mine will do this, but I won't pound on it so I guess I am stuck forever wondering.
Joshua Moore 2 years ago
I have the same microwave, only in black. I must now go and hit the top a few times so I can be called a child. 😁😂
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#2
My Dad Told Me To Put A CD In The Microwave
Carla McNeil 2 years ago
We used to cook piles of those free AOL cds like that. One year we decorated the Christmas tree with them.
LJ Robinson 2 years ago
It looks ancient and magical, like it may open a portal to something fantastic!
D,, 2 years ago
But does it still play music? Or is it for converting DVD to Blu-ray?
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Trophy Husband 2 years ago
PSA: do not try this at home. We did this in the 90s and my friend's microwave had burn marks and there would have been a fire if we hadn't stopped it. We did a few okay, so no idea what the difference was (maybe the label on the other side), but it's not worth doing unless you're 16 and your parents don't supervise you... Wait, did I say that last part out loud? I mean it's not worth doing, end of story.
#3
Ever Wondered What Happens When You Microwave A Frozen Uncooked Croissant? Wonder No More
David 2 years ago
That's a movie prop hack there. Shows like Star Trek often showing alien food which I reckon many times they went to effort to create. A plate full of these would be easy / cheap and they could sell it with the wording. Made from the swim bladder of the Gardovian Jump Fish or some such baloney.
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Croissant or pancreas?! Ooooh! I just invented a new game! You figure out the details.
CG 2 years ago
I was gonna say a very wrinkly dumpling, but I think your answer makes more sense.
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My O My 2 years ago
Well, I once tried to make fries in the mikrowave because I realized too late that I didn't have an oven
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If you ever wonder whether or not you can safely microwave something, it’s really not a sign of weakness to take the time to do some honest research. Sure, you might be hungry, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially where home appliances are concerned. The last thing you want is to start an electrical fire at home because you wanted some popcorn.
If you don’t happen to have your microwave oven’s manual, it’s best to do some Googling. Don’t just rely on half-remembered myths about what is and isn’t safe to pop in the oven. One thing that you definitely don’t want to microwave is aluminum foil. It burns and ignites and can be incredibly dangerous. So, first off, avoid placing aluminum or any other metal inside the appliance. That means no forks in plates of takeaway and no spoons in mugs either!
#4
This Happened When I Put Cream In The Microwave
David 2 years ago
HOW? Splatter I get. The cup jumping up and sticking to the ceiling I don't get.
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
I would also like to know how this happened. Looks like some kind of trick or something.
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Odin Schmidt 2 years ago
Must have been 'light' cream. 'Heavy' cream would have blown a hole in the bottom of the microwave.
#5
Thought The Clock On My Microwave Was Glitching, Turns Out There Is A Cockroach Stuck In It
The happy frog 2 years ago
Yup I’ll bring the lighter and leave it in a package at the door I ain’t entering the shrine of the microwave cockroach
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Not much bothers me....but roaches....🤮🤮🤮 I once hit one with a shovel multiple times after hosing it with Windex (the quickest poisony substance I could grab)....Fùcker flew right at me!
miss no-way 2 years ago
They run, fly, can live under water, resist to poison and last but not least, they stink... I'm literally terrified 😰
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HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Simply vile. That this photo is here. BP is a roach safe community, and this picture may be offensive to some innocent individuals
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
Headless Roach. Nice lady for a disgusting sort of bug. I just keep my eyes closed when talking to her, because of the whole roach thing.
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BW Gibson 2 years ago
Trigger alert: this is rly...ewww, yuck!!! There was a vid one time that someone thought thei friend's microwave was glitching cuz the display kep blinking erratically - looked closer, and it was a bunch of lil roaches running around inside!
#6
Tried To Make A Mug Cake. One Minute Later My Microwave Birthed This Monstrosity
OhnoI’vebeencensored 2 years ago (edited)
Microwave mug cakes can be amazing! Pro tips: the amount of cake mixture you make using one egg is far more than you can fit in one mug. The mixture should fill about 1/4 of the mug, definitely no more than 1/3. Bake on full power for 40-50 seconds. Serve with double cream. Nom.
Saint Tim the Godless 2 years ago
It looks like your microwave replaced your cake with a taco bell burrito.
DisguisedDragon 2 years ago
The page wasn’t loading for me and as soon as I finished reading the caption the picture popped up and jumpscared me 💀
You also want to avoid microwaving run-of-the-mill paper bags. For instance, ‘American Home Shield’ points out that popcorn usually comes in bags that have susceptors that ‘eat up’ the radio waves that your microwave oven produces, and are safe to use. However, regular grocery bags would catch fire.
#7
The New Jar Of Nutella My Girlfriend Tried To Heat In The Microwave
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
Looks like the fireworks that you light and they make long "snakes " of ash.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I remember those! One whole summer as a kid just flashed before my eyes reading your comment!
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Reinaldo Fuentes 2 years ago
I dated someone like this. Put everything on like 20 minutes and would say "It's better than continually adding 30 seconds. I'll just keep an eye on it." --- Both statements were wildly untrue.
Asexual Zelephant (They/Them) 2 years ago
I did something similar - microwaving a piece of a chocolate egg. I am glad to say I have learnt my lesson and the kitchen is still intact, though now with a very strong smell of burnt chocolate :/
#8
My Son Tried To Microwave An Oreo And Burned It, It Left An Imprint On The Plate
#9
My Wife’s Favorite Night Time Snack. Microwave The Pepperonis Until They Are Finished Bleeding Horrible Yellow Oil
Sara W 2 years ago
This is probably soo good. And all the grease is in the napkin. Lately I've been hating pep pizza bc soo dang greasy. I love crispy pepperoni though.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
I have ALWAYS toweled of my pizza, especially pepperoni or sausage.
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Lightning_Thief 2 years ago
Try putting pepperonis and cheese on one of those puffed rice cake things, microwave for 30 seconds. One of my favorite snacks! Soup crackers/saltines work as a mini alternative!
Must Be Bored Again 2 years ago
Plain bagels. Toast them first, then top with pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is nice and melted.
Load More Replies...Similarly, you don’t want to microwave any plastic grocery bags, either! Heating plastic up can release hazardous materials. Plastic containers are generally a big no-no, too, unless specifically stated that they’re safe for heating.
The same goes for travel mugs. If it has steel or isn’t labeled as microwave-safe, don’t plop it in the microwave oven. Opt for a regular mug, instead.
#10
Toddler Learned How To Use The Microwave
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
Much better here than being swallowed. A new microwave is much less expensive than surgery. Batteries are lethal.
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Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
Ummm why was toddler unsupervised for this long? Were they supposed to be napping and you smelled a horrid burning and went running? they are terrorful little demons
Celesta 2 years ago
This was probably accomplished in less that 2-3 minutes max. As soon as the adult dares to go to the bathroom, toddlers become 007 Ninjas
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Trish 2 years ago
😂 Brings to mind the meme of someone who was told pennies shrink in the microwave.
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Yikes, they are very lucky the batteries didn’t explode as battery acid is caustic and can cause really painful and nasty chemical burns.
María Hermida 2 years ago
A chair, stool, table, whatever. They are very ingenious, and super fit
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This Girl Got Her AirPods Wet So Put Them On The Microwave To Dry Them
Howl's sleeping castle 2 years ago
Who are these people? How do you even manage to come up with an idea like this?
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
We, humans, are just fancy apes capable of wearing pants.
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The_OG_Catlady 2 years ago
I'm starting to worry about our species' future. I swear that people are getting more dumb by the day.
#12
My Microwave Caught On Fire
Nicola Mawson 2 years ago
My coffee machine once caught on fire. Importers paid for a new kitchen counter top
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago (edited)
It looks as though you were quite lucky. It could have been a lot worse.
Though it’s obvious to most of us (well, hopefully…), you really shouldn’t be drying your clothes in the oven either. That’s what dryers are for. Or go the simple route and just hang your clothing on a rack or line. Microwaving your wet dress shirt before an important meeting isn’t how you want to start your day, believe us!
#13
After 60 Hours Of No Power In Middle Of Freezing Winter, I Got Electricity For An Hour And I Thought That It Would Be A Good Idea To Thaw Frozen Honey But I Forgot To Open Lid
PotatoNinja5000 2 years ago
And taste the faint hint of everything you've cooked in the microwave the past 10 times..
Load More Replies... karl briggs 2 years ago
Most will tell you "Honey doesn't spoil, it doesn't go off". But you just spoiled the honey!
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
You should have closed it in a zip lock and put it in hot water. You could heat the water on stove If your water heater needs time to heat up
DarkViolet 2 years ago
You thaw or decrystallize frozen(?!) honey in a container of hot water, not the microwave.
#14
Don't Try To Microwave An Avocado
#15
Thawing Chorizo In A Microwave
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
Why? Cover? Plate?? This is user stupidity. So gross and unsanitary
Furthermore, you should avoid microwaving hardboiled eggs (they’ll explode, or rather, eggsplode) and hot peppers (they can cause fires and will release chemicals that can burn your eyes). Also, steer clear of heating up styrofoam containers and Chinese takeout boxes. You should also avoid turning on the microwave without anything inside because it may damage the appliance!
#16
I Got The White Mug For Christmas In 2018, Microwave Safe. I Got Black One For Christmas In 2019, Not Microwave Safe
If I had stayed in the room while it was in the microwave for 1 minute, I probably would have noticed.
The happy frog 2 years ago
Do you think they’re ok that looks like it really hurt
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Iva Kazalova 2 years ago
I have a mug like that and completely forgot its mermaid tail handle is metal plated until i saw it happily sparking away in the microwave, thank f**k i didn’t leave the room
Salty.Hag 2 years ago
Yup i put a plate with gold details and when it started to spark my boyfriend told me "it's ok nothings going to happen." NOPE!! I stopped it immediately!!
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Jennifer Ness 2 years ago
I have a set of cheap ceramic mugs that get hot enough to do that. Made quite a mess when I threw/dropped it
Leesa DeAndrea 2 years ago
Yes, you have to be careful of metallic trims on dishes in the microwave. They can get very hot.
#17
My Microwave Lunch Jumped Up And Flipped
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
Those are Hormel Compleats, and you're not supposed to take the top cover all the way off when heating.
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
I have never had one but I thought that's what it looked like it was. I think the packaging should say the meal might "flip out" or actually flip over if you completely remove the cover. 😂
Load More Replies... Weasel Wise 2 years ago
I recognize that dish after a very brief relationship with a depressed dude....why are you eating HungryMan "stew" that came from a 7-11?!
#18
This Is My Luck
Moosy Girl 2 years ago
Pretty impressive luck: nobody got hurt and all the food is still contained!
Hono Klatuu 2 years ago
I also learned the hard way that just because something is glass doesn't mean it's necessary microwave safe. It could have metal, dyes or air bubbles that can cause the glass to crack or shatter in the microwave. Also sometimes putting cold glass (like from the refrigerated or freezer) in the microwave can cause temperature fluctuations that can cause it to crack. So don't be me- 1.always check to make sure there is a "microwave safe" symbol on the glass. 2. If you get a glass object from a cold place let it come to room temperature before microwaving.
2WheelTravlr 2 years ago
It looks like one of those disposable plastic bowls which state "Not Microwave or Dishwasher safe" on the bottom. The hottest part of the bowl would have been that lip, so that's where it failed.
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, you should never plug microwave ovens into extension cords. Always plug them directly into the wall outlet. The organization also warns not to open the oven too quickly: do it slowly and away from your face to avoid getting burned by the steam.
#19
Just Tried (And Failed) To Install My New $450 Microwave. It Was On The Ice Chest When I Went To Grab A Drill And The Cat Knocked It Off
Thegoodboi 2 years ago
The greatest thing to knock off the counter. Cat saw and executed...
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LeeAnne B 2 years ago
Exactly. How big was the cat? This sounds like a human mistake to me.
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Ladee Warrick 2 years ago
The cat did not knock that off. Poor planning did. Something that would happen to me too LOL.
ƒιѕн 2 years ago (edited)
New microwaves come with a paper template for hole locations and back wall plate location. Those should be done first, then microwave hooks on wall plate, tip it up and insert two top screws thru upper cabinet. Also don't forget to change motor for your vent direction, put on metal plate for recirculating.
R Dennis 2 years ago
Mine came set up for recirculating... you flip it to vent.
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Rosie 2 years ago
How my (small) cat killed my VCR: Banging heard coming from kitchen. Go investigate. Find cat jumping from stove to top of microwave (on shelf installed over stove). Toaster on top of microwave, so cat doesn't really fit & keeps falling back to stove, hence banging. Enter kitchen, cat gives me "WHAT?" look, jumps again. ... ... ...
Rosie 2 years ago
... ... ... Shelf brackets have been bending on every jump, finally give. Down come toaster, microwave & cat. Toaster gets dent, microwave hangs from plug, cat leaves disappointed (but uninjuried). Power breaker triggered. Nothing damaged in kitchen. VCR in living room dies confused death.
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Mom Spray-Painted A Perfectly Good Microwave With Fridge To Match
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
I kinda like it, except for spraying over the microwave window. How are you supposed to tell when your cheese is melted???
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David 2 years ago
Looking at everything else in the photo it looks like the duck dodged a bullet.
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
That's funny! 😂 However, it may have dodged a bullet but it appears to have a metal pole in its back. Ouch! I'm guessing it's a lamp? 🤷🏼♀️
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Mary Hiers 2 years ago
In mom's defense. I spray-painted a non-working microwave (after removing the power cord) to make a little medicine cabinet. It looks cute, shuts tight, and does exactly what I need it to do (hold bottles of medicine). I don't think I would risk spray-painting a working appliance, but you do you, random internet mom!
Sarcastic and Proud 2 years ago
Not that bad. Just peel the paint off the door window. My mom's on an art deco phase and I have to admit, it does look good!
#21
8-Year-Old Remembered To Take The Foil Flavor Packet Out. She Forgot To Add Water
Bookworm 2 years ago
I did this exactly once. Had to replace a plastic ramen dish. Have been very careful not to repeat the mistake.
Lena 2 years ago
I did this once when I was 6 with a Cup O' Noodles. I forgot the water, started the microwave, and the noodles and styrofoam cup caught fire. My mother (thank goodness she was there) quickly opened the microwave and smothered the container with a tea towel. Then she called me over from my wide-eyed, frozen in the corner of the kitchen spot, to explain what had happened and how to avoid it in future. I recall that I cried most of the afternoon, frightened that I nearly burned the house down. I stayed on the opposite side of the kitchen, away from the microwave, for a few years! Even to this day, it's my last resort as an appliance! I will use a kettle, oven, stove, or air popper instead!
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️ ️lefty libra️ 2 years ago (edited)
i remember my dad did this once. the microwave and house smelt like burnt top o ramen for months.
PurpleUnicorn 2 years ago
Why would you put ramen in the microwave though? It only takes a couple of minutes on the hob
What’s more, microwaves can and do heat food unevenly, so you ought to stir the food, say, before giving it to your kids. You don’t want them burning their mouths. The NFPA also warns to never microwave baby bottles for the same reason. Instead, warm them in a bowl or under the tap, but make sure you're not using hot water to do so.
#22
Listen, Britney, All I Wanted Was Some Hot Chocolate Before Bed
BeardedVulture 2 years ago
You literally microwaved a photo of someone’s melt down, what did you expect?
Orange Frosting 2 years ago
The fact that this image of Britney was ever put onto a mug is shameful.
Deson 2 years ago
What you do is heat the water first before adding your powder. Yes, I've learned from this mistake.
CJ Kelly 2 years ago
If you use milk, mixing the chocolate in first keeps it from boiling over :D
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#23
Today I Learned That 3 Minutes Is Too Long To Microwave Milk
Rachel Reynolds 2 years ago
Pro tip: Never, never, NEVER walk away when heating milk. No mater if it's on the stove or in the microwave it goes from cold to explosive boiling in .02 seconds.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I wondered if it's in a professional kitchen cos it looks way bigger than even a large domestic microwave.
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If you had heated it on a lower setting it would have been alright. I usually heat mine on 6-7
#24
When Only 4 Seconds Are Left... Never Ever Will Try Cooking Eggs In The Microwave
Herb Coleman 2 years ago
Eggs actly! I just learned that in 45 seconds i can have an over easy fried egg perfect for sandwiches. I can also do scrambled eggs in 30 second intervals and stirring. It's usually 90 seconds for 2 eggs, 2 minuets for 3. You can get better results if you don't use full power.
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C L 2 years ago (edited)
Come on guys - to cook eggs in the microwave use a toothpick and prick holes in several places in both the yolk and the white. Then cook a short time on about 70% power. NO shells either
Lynn Morello 2 years ago
Scramble, 2 eggs, milk and diced ham, place into microwave and have a plate over the top. cook for 1 minute. remove plate and give eggs a good stir. replace plate and microwave for 30 seconds. Eggs cooked.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
I use a microwave cookware called an Eggwich, for making breakfast sandwiches. It works perfectly.
Some research has shown that microwaving food can lead to some loss in its nutritional value. Other research indicates that the story isn’t so black-and-white. The BBC reports that shorter cooking times don’t compromise nutrition (that’s one minute for broccoli). However, this will depend on what veggie you’re heating up and how much water you might be using, so there’s no easy answer here.
#25
My 9-Year-Old Sister Destroyed Our Microwave Doing A “Tik Tok Life Hack” (The Starburst Melted Into The Actual Microwave)
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Not sure why you got downvoted. It’s true. Short-form media is not good for our brains. Tik Tok may have funny content, but its dangerous content is completely unregulated and is accessible by any child with a smartphone.
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2WheelTravlr 2 years ago
Yep. The fact that it's in a location that could easily come in contact with liquids makes it even worse.
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
That microwave was toast anyway. The paint is even missing on the bottom. Sis gave them an excuse to get a new one.
#26
Microwaved Cookie I Made At Midnight
The Blue Spirit 2 years ago (edited)
Add it to ice cream!!!!! It's like chocolate syrup but butter! Edit: *better but my statement stands both ways I guess
#27
Microwave Door Blew Up. House Built One Year Ago
Bookworm 2 years ago
Tempered glass is... weird. A little tap in just the right spot can shatter the whole thing. I've handled it at work. I set a glass lampshade down gently on a worktable not long ago, and it exploded.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
I blew up a HUGE outdoor table by sticking a spent sparkler on it. Strands of tiny glass cubes were wriggling around for minutes afteward, like they were alive.
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Pink kitty 2 years ago
Why is the microwave over the stove and in a cupboard? It seems the steam from the stove would raise into the cupboard as there isn't proper ventilation as well as all the splatter marks on the base of the microwave
StumblingThroughLife 2 years ago
Could have been overheating? Am assuming there's a vent for it, re: surrounded by cupboards? Moved into a house a couple of years ago with a (non-working) completely fitted fridge-freezer left behind. Pulled it out for disposal and found that there were no vents behind it and walls completely blackened. :(
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
Yeah, I think that's what one gets when one puts a sign with a saying that has the word spooky in it in the house. And in that particular location, too. 🤷🏼♀️
Load More Replies... Jeff Holcomb 2 years ago
Your stupidity has nothing to do with how long ago the house was built. 😂
Which of the microwave fails in this list made you facepalm the hardest? Have you every made any major mistakes while heating up food? Share your (embarrassing) experiences in the comments. And for some more epic microwave mistakes, take a peek at our previous feature right here.
#28
Accidentally Set The Timer For 20 Minutes And Walked Away
Sarcastic and Proud 2 years ago
Did the same thing to popcorn. 10 years ago. You can still smell it in the kitchen....
Charlotte Stackhouse 2 years ago
Once I let the popcorn stay in for 1 minute to long… You can still smell it in the trash can.
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#29
I Will Match Your Burnt Popcorn And Raise You A Burnt Macaroni And Cheese Up Without The Water
CJ Kelly 2 years ago
Try cup o'noodles. Nasty fire smell + cooked foam stench 🤢🤢🤢
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Probably cuz, fortunately, you haven't seen many bullets. Bullets aren't black.
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Kody Franks 2 years ago
Someone did that with the school microwave. Entire upstairs smelled horrid for like, 3 days
#30
My Microwave Noodles Came In A Bowl That Is Not Microwave-Safe
Cristian Gonzalez 2 years ago
Every Italian within a 15 mile radius are notified just now and are coming for you now...
Sally Signup 2 years ago
That looks more like one of those bags that you're supposed to boil. I don't think that was in a bowl.
#31
When Your Kid Puts A Plastic Bottle In The Microwave And It Explodes
Zophra 2 years ago
I don't how these are anchored- but could it also be it wasn't fastened well? It just seems much for a popped bottle. Or can a bottle really pull a microwave off the wall?
Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
It looks like a countertop model and the drink was probably carbonated so there would be a lot of energy escaping when the bottle failed.
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#32
Microwave Handle Broke When I Went To Open The Door Today. $200 Part
CG 2 years ago
And even if you gotta replace the door/handle, it could even be cheaper to buy a new microwave entirely (at least from what quick research I did on Walmart and Amazon). Maybe not the same size, but a new microwave nonetheless.
Load More Replies... Ahni Alger 2 years ago
And here I was always worried about the microwaves with the large push buttons to open them possibly breaking and then you wouldn't be able to open the door. I've always preferred the handle style for that reason but I see I have to worry about them too. That's just great.
Alex Boyd 2 years ago
Yes--this exact thing happened to the microwave in the break room at my job about a year ago. The handle is still laying there on top of the microwave; we've all managed to figure it out.
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The Original Bruno 2 years ago
$200 part? Since when does Apple make microwaves??? My whole microwave only cost $120. And it was a pretty nice one, too!
#33
My Mom Wanted To Make Tea But Instead Of Asking For Help With The Electric Kettle She Microwaved My Chargeable Self Heating Mug And Caught It On Fire
The Mom 2 years ago
Not the tea. Just the water. Hot water is hot water no matter its heated.
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Irish cailín 2 years ago
It's not as if it's extremely hard to use a kettle, you fill with water and flick the switch to boil.
Leesa DeAndrea 2 years ago
I always make tea in the microwave. I put the tea bag in the mug of water and micro for about 1 minute. Then let it brew for a couple minutes.
#34
My Coffee Was Cold. So I Microwaved It. I've Had This Mug For 4 Years And Never Looked At The Bottom I Guess
SadieCat17 2 years ago
For those of you wondering what's happening, this is what happens when you microwave ceramic mugs not rated for microwaves. The material is slightly porous and that tiny amount of water that gets in expands violently when it turns to steam and can crack the cup more. Ceramic itself does not absorb microwaves, but many minerals in the glaze do, so it's able to get hot enough to severely burn your hand and even melt the glaze. Don't ask why I know this, but if you lick the outside of a cup that this happens to, it tastes like an odd combination of chemicals and whatever drink was in the cup.
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
I only have microwave and dishwasher safe mugs... Except my wife's fancy ones, but I don't use those and I don't clean them either!
DonnerDinnerParty 2 years ago
I can't really tell what is wrong with the mug. I'm not sure if I see cracks or if that is the intended design?
#35
Ever Microwaved A Porcelain Mug For Tea But Forgot The Water?
OhnoI’vebeencensored 2 years ago
No, because I’m not a cretin and I own a kettle. Bloody yanks, disrespecting tea. Disgraceful.
AJay 2 years ago (edited)
What the heck? You guys microwave water for tea?? Why no kettle? This is disgraceful.
Tamra 2 years ago
Of course we have kettles. 🙄 I have an electric kettle as well as a kettle for the stovetop. Some people also like to simply warm the water in the microwave to make tea. Big deal.
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Pheonixvatoreii 2 years ago (edited)
Wwwwwwhy would you microwave tea!!! My British brain cannot comprehend! Edit: /j
Tamra 2 years ago
They weren't microwaving tea, they were microwaving water before making tea. Can someone tell me why it makes a difference as to how the water is heated before placing the tea in it? Does hot water from a microwave taste different than hot water from a kettle?
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Julie Snelling 2 years ago
I'm gonna wade into the quagmire here. Tea needs to be made with boiling water 100C my electric kettle takes less than 2 minutes to boil, it took my 900 wat microwave over 6 minutes to boil water. That is why English people say you can't make tea in a microwave because it will likely not be hot enough to make a proper cup of tea.
The happy frog 2 years ago
I haven’t but my sister once did that with noodles, she blew up the microwave and set the noodles on fire and melted the bowl (the bowl was plastic)
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Friend Of Mine Hid My AirPods In A Box Of Chicken Nuggets That I Proceeded To Microwave Without Opening The Box
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
Who throws an entire box of chicken nuggets in the microwave? How big was the box?
CJ Kelly 2 years ago
Instructions might have said to use the box if you wanted to cook them all...? 🧐
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#37
Bought A Microwave Via Online For My Staying At Campus. I'm Leaving Tomorrow But The Microwave Arrived Today
Ace 2 years ago
Thanks whatever idiot didn't pack it properly, Not the delivery person's fault.
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Was Cooking Sunnyside Eggs In A Cup In The Microwave But It Exploded All Over My Shirt And Hand As I Grabbed The Handle
ƒιѕн 2 years ago
After all I know about not putting eggs in a microwave, stupid me did it just to see what actually happens. What happens is you spend the next 30 minutes cleaning your microwave. Those little holes you see, yeah egg gets in those holes.
Robert Davis 2 years ago
It was an eggsplosion. I guess the yolks on you. You wound up with egg on your face. You were shell shocked. I got a dozen of these.
K Tigress 2 years ago
But sunny sides are so easy. Put eggs on greased pan.Careful not to break the yokes. Heat slightly on medium or medium -low. Wait till the white becomes opaque but yellow becomes thick and great for dipping. Enjoy. Or while the egg/s are cooking a dash of your favorite spices makes it super good. I like a dash of chicken Vegeta. Yum! Its this stuff if you don't know. https://www.vegeta.us.com/us/products/all-purpose-seasoning/vegeta-no-msg-chicken
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. Sometimes it's faster and easier to cook on the stove.
Load More Replies... Ken Beattie 2 years ago (edited)
Used to play WoW with a friend and would chat over discord. He said he was going to microwave an egg one day and asked how long for. At the time I wasn't sure but I knew it was only a short time. So I said, I think it's maybe a minute, but you should google it. He said, no that sounds way to short then proceeded to microwave it for 15 minutes with predictable results.
Greg Stewart 2 years ago
Break egg into bowl -add a little water or milk and stir, micro around 2 min. at 7 or 8 power. Yum, mini omelette.
#39
It's Probably My Fault For Microwaving Bacon
Sarcastic and Proud 2 years ago
I think the problem was the plate. It looks more like a decorative plate. Probably wasn't microwave proof
Deep One 2 years ago
I microwave bacon but I put a double layer of paper towels on a plate then lay bacon on paper towel then cover with paper towel. Makes clean up a snap and you can get crispy bacon with no grease.
Donna Zgoda 2 years ago
Gold trim on your plate did that. Bacon is always crispy from the microwave.
Christopher Denney 2 years ago
They've been making microwave bacon trays at least since the '70s. little incline so the grease can drain, I like the ones that hold the bacon up on it's side with skewers totally out of the grease. Honestly that plate doesn't look microwave safe in the first place, and bacon grease will get up over 200F
#40
I Guess I’m Not Microwaving Today
ƒιѕн 2 years ago (edited)
Doors are over rated, you do you, shove a pencil in the latch hole and microwave away.
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
And you won't need to worry about birth control or collecting social security.
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Benita Valdez 2 years ago
From my mother holding onto the door for whatever reason, we had to jam a small piece of cardboard so that it would close and register as closed to use. Honestly waiting for it to give up and the door pop off but man is it still going strong
#41
My Kid Microwaved A Cup-Noodle. Without Water. Plastic Wrap Still On It. For Many Minutes
The happy frog 2 years ago (edited)
At least the microwave didn’t blow u👁👄👁 (up not u, I would be alarmed if that was possible)
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#42
So This Has Never Happened Before. I Was Heating Up Taco Beef In The Microwave And Take It Out After 50 Seconds. The Bottom Broke Out. I Guess They Do Break
GlassHalfWay 2 years ago
Ever see a Corelle plate break?! I dropped one and it completely shattered into tiny little stabby swords. Everywhere.
Rob Chapman 2 years ago
And trying to find every tiny piece is a nightmare.
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Hugh Crawford 2 years ago
Never eaten Taco Bell, but my understanding is that this is how taco bell affects bottoms
Christopher Denney 2 years ago
Water can't get much above 200F in the microwave, grease can. The top edge of the bowl was probably near room temperature. Too high a temperature gradient. cover with something to keep the heat in and spread it out, silicon is good, also add a bit of water in the bottom, like a tsp, it'll boil off.
H.M. V. 2 years ago
Yes. You have to be careful to heat ceramics, glass included, evenly and not too fast. Else they break.
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johnny smitherman 2 years ago (edited)
Corelle used to be virtually impossible to break, had to make it weaker so they could keep selling more replacements same with pyrex brand
Rob Chapman 2 years ago
"Break & chip resistant", my butt. Those things shatter into a million pieces if you drop them.
Trish 2 years ago
Ground beef is $3.99/lb, but ground meat is much cheaper.
Load More Replies... Leesa DeAndrea 2 years ago
Had a corelle saucepan that I accidentally dinged the top edge of and a big chip broke off it. As big as a 25 cent coin. Made me sad to throw that pretty little pan in the garbage.
April Pickett 2 years ago
Start heating at 30 seconds, possibly check at 15. You can always put it in for more time if it's not hot enough. Remember to stir it when checking it. There will be cold spots, stirring it spreads the heat and you might not need to heat it again.
#43
Trying To Reheat Breakfast, Heard A High-Pitch Whirr, And A Pop... My Microwave Was On Fire
#44
Microwaved Cup Eggs From Hell
David 2 years ago
That scene in Sci-Fi movies where the "harmless" alien life form crawls out of the specimen dish while the astronauts are not looking and crawls into some vent duct.
Kitten of Flames (she/they) 2 years ago
First: Why a cup of eggs. Second: Why is it so sticky looking.
Christopher Denney 2 years ago
Always do eggs in a shallow dish if you must microwave them, preferable with nice heavy glass lid.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
What circle of hell did this unholy monstrosity escape from!? 😰
#45
Mom Doing Christmas Baking And Was Trying To Soften/Melt Some White Chocolate In The Microwave. Ended Up Burning A Whole Bar
David 2 years ago
Put that on a rock or in a shoe and you've got some haute cuisine for those fancy restaurants.
The happy frog 2 years ago (edited)
“So good that venom ditched the human and tried to take over the chocolate instead”
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Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Good! White is not chocolate and I refuse to accept it as anythingbut candy melt. Yes. I'm a chocolate racist; white ain't right.
Bekki Sala 2 years ago
Need to add some crisco when melting...and not microwave it for 13 years.
#46
I Went To Microwave Some Delicious Leftovers At Work And Heard A Pop
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
And the food is just sitting there like there's nothing wrong. Only there is.
mommamarmar 2 years ago
I did something similar. When I was first living with my husband we had a beautiful glass bowl that I wanted to serve some corn in and since I was microwaving it, I thought I'd save on dirty dishes by just microwaving it in the bowl. That's the day I learned that not all glass dishes are microwave safe!
#47
Someone Broke My Microwave By Microwaving Something Metal, Probably A Camera
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
I just taught my 59 year old friend 2 weeks ago metal doesn't go in the microwave. This was after he put an aluminum take out dish in the microwave; luckily nothing bad happened. And no, I didn't see him put it in otherwise I would've stopped him from playing Russian microwave roulette
River Daski 2 years ago
you can safely put thicker amounts of metal into the microwave. i forget how the reaction works exactly, but thinner metal items like forks and certain dishware can cause sparking, but thicker metal items like industrial restaurant bowls dont do that. i used to do it all the time to warm up frosting in our bakery, never once saw a spark
Load More Replies... Ahni Alger 2 years ago
So is this how you develop digital pictures? Since this didn't turn out well I'm guessing not. 😂🤣😂
#48
I Microwaved Some Beans For 12 Minutes Instead Of 1 Minute And 20 Seconds
David 2 years ago
There are videos on youtube about how to use a household microwave as a furnace to melt metal.
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
How does this stuff happen?? I've never had glass explode or do crazy stuff
TurquoiseTzarina 2 years ago
Where did the OP go for 12 minutes? What are these folks doing, besides not paying attention?
#49
Tried To Heat Up My Dinner. The Plate Just Exploded In The Microwave
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Looks like a pretty big sausage. And I'd assume they were having some sort of sides. Maybe one of those sachets of flavoured rice you add to boiling water. There is a spanish style one that pairs well with chorizo for a simple meal.
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Kallen Kneeland 2 years ago
Was the plate made of melamine (that not quite ceramic, not quite plastic stuff they tend to use for casual plates & bowls)? That should never go in any microwave for any amount of time - Google it. Melamine might not explode the 1st time, but it COULD explode ANY time!
#50
Microwaved My Instant Lunch, Only To Find Out I Forgot To Add The Water
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Well. You can microwave them. But I don't think the company that made the the product would be liable for whatever cancer you end up with from eat food full of microplastics.
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LJ Robinson 2 years ago
I love the smell of burnt raman in the morning- Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
Jeffrey Diehl 2 years ago
With those you are supposed to microwave the water in a separate container and pout that into the instant lunch according to the directions in big letters on the cup.
Christopher Denney 2 years ago
Boil water in a Pyrex measuring cup, in the MW, pour slowly into cup on counter.
#51
Boil An Egg In The Microwave, They Said... It Will Be Fine, They Said
Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
Why do people think they can cook eggs still in the shell any other way than boiling.
Karen Taylor 2 years ago
You can boil an egg in the microwave, have done it. I just pierced a hole in the top of the shell beforehand.
Load More Replies... Cristian Gonzalez 2 years ago
Looks like someone vomited and left the vomit in the microwave...
#52
My Microwave Plate Snapped In Half After A Red-Glowing Molten Glass Hole Appeared
#53
Lesson Learned. Quinoa Packages Have A Hard Time Limit In The Microwave
#54
Well That Didn’t Go According To Plan
#55
The Result Of Microwaving A Banquet Frozen Dinner For 30 Minutes
#56
Found Which One Isn't Microwave-Proof
Attila Ángyán 2 years ago
What's up with these comments? I never melted any plastic in microwave in my life and I regularly put them inside. Cups, containers, plastic plates, you name it.
Cristian Gonzalez 2 years ago
BRO IT IS LITERALLY MADE OF PLASTIC HOW DID YOU "FOUND" IT WAS NOT MICROWAVE PRO- OMG PEOPLE THESE DAYS DONT THINK!!!
Brenda 2 years ago
Some plastic dishes/containers are microwave safe. But they tend to be thick and are advertised as such. Those cheaper thin containers are NEVER microwave safe
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Even Cracked An Egg In It, Got Caught On The Microwave Door
#58
Thanks Microwave, I Really Needed You To Catch Fire The Week Before Christmas
The happy frog 2 years ago
No… the microwave is back for revenge for the amount of destruction we’ve caused… run…RUN
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#59
Microwaved Sweet Potato
David 2 years ago
I see a gopher coming out of a hole. Top right lighter brown is his nose. Smaller light brown to the left of the nose would be his right eye. The two light browns below the nose are his front feet resting on the ground. The dark stain on the glass is the dark hole he is emerging from.
#60
Pyrex Bowl Shattered After 10 Seconds In The Microwave. Bummed I Lost The Yummy Taters More Than The Bowl
#61
I Forgot My Lunch In Microwave, Because I Was Making Drinks For Customers
#62
New Microwave For Kitchen, Damaged In Transport Presumably
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Eh, it's going to be covered by the shipper or the supplier.
Load More Replies... Margaret H 2 years ago
Was there a rat with titanium teeth in the packaging? It looks chewed rather than just broken.
#63
Trying To Microwave Popcorn In A Plastic Tupper
Edda Kamphues 2 years ago
Someone at my school did that and we had three fire trucks turn op. $3700 per truck.
#64
It Turns Out That Plastic Bowl Was Not Safe For Microwave Use
#65
Microwave Pizza I Made
Nicole Cutfield 2 years ago
I would rather eat some of the other items on this list before even thinking of having this near my home
RapidUnscheduledDisassembly 2 years ago
A tortilla, a few shreds of turkey lunchmeat, and a bit of white cheese is not a "pizza".
Trish 2 years ago
Thank you, I thought it was an egg white slab with deli turkey.
Load More Replies... Weasel Wise 2 years ago
This person deserves whatever ailments they end up with... microwaving plastic and calling this trash 'pizza'. 🖕🏾
Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
That is not pizza. I don't know what the hell it is, but it is definitely *not* pizza.
#66
Microwave's Plastic Cover Melted Over My Dinner
The happy frog 2 years ago
All you need now is glass for that extra crunch
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My Seven-Year-Old Brother Put Ramen In The Microwave With No Water
#68
Melted Italian Meat Balls. Container Was Not Microwave-Proof
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Who woulda thought that thin, shít plastic dishes weren't microwave safe? 🤦🏾♀️
Attila Ángyán 2 years ago
You can use it, just have to stear every 30-40 seconds. That way it won't melt
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#69
I Somehow Forgot To Put Water In The Cup Before Microwaving The Ramen. My Throat Burns And The House Smells Disgusting
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Omg, right? Why do people think adding microplastics to their food is good? Are they gaining super powers we aren't aware of?!?!?
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Microwave Accident
#71
Note To Self: Do Not Heat Up Oil And Chili In This Type Of Glass Bowl In The Microwave
#72
Thought You Could Microwave Eggs
Panda enthusiast 2 years ago
I thought this was a well known thing, but this is the third or forth post about it, sheesh
#73
Was Using The Hotel Microwave When Suddenly This Happened
David 2 years ago
If those brown areas around the door are rust / chipped off paint it suggests that microwave is pretty old / seen a lot of use.
The happy frog 2 years ago
VENOM HAS TAKEN OVER THE MICROWAVE NO WONDER SUCH MISFORTUNE APPEARS WHEN ITS USed
#74
My Daughter Microwaved Her Mac N' Cheese Without Filling The Cup With Water First
#75
A Cooking Tip: Don't Boil Eggs In A Microwave
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PattyK 2 years ago
Microwave ovens are not idiot-proof. Some of these people would have benefited from reading a) the microwave instruction book and b) the cooking instructions on the food. (And why would anybody want to microwave an avocado? Sheesh!)
Littlemiss 2 years ago
Sadly they aren't. We gave our aunt an old microwave, it had lasted for years and my mother upgraded. My aunt killed it in a few weeks. She also melted the spout off a stainless steel kettle. Then couldn't work out why our family refused to give her things.
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Lauren S 2 years ago
Here is what I have learned: 1) eggs don’t go in the microwave. 2) don’t forget to add water. 3) pay attention to what is microwave safe, like maybe when buying the stuff? 4) supervise your kids a bit longer than you think they need to be supervised
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Eggs do really well in the microwave if you scramble. The key is scramble, then 30 seconds. Stir. Evaluate. Keep doing in 10-30 sec increments until done. My 5 year old make his own scrambled eggs this way.
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TheDemonicCat 2 years ago (edited)
WHY IS EVERYONE MICROWAVING THEIR INSTANT NOODLES??!!!!! is this a thing? I thought you were supposed to boil water, pour it in the cup, wait a few minutes, ta da! Wouldn't microwaving the cup be bad or something?
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
My water dispenser has hot water. Works great for instant noodles, oatmeal, etc.
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ƒιѕн 2 years ago
I see a pattern with eggs in the microwave. We all have to learn the hard way.
Ace 2 years ago
No, we do not all need to learn the hard way. Forty years ago we needed to learn the hard way, but there's no excuse for any of these nowadays.
Load More Replies... Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
How many people saw "HEY Pandas- show us your microwave disasters!!!" And went and created one???
Sooploosh MacSchnibble 2 years ago
One time, in a hotel room at a robotics competition (I'm 15) I expressed a desire to microwave a donut hole for the longest possible time at max power. My teammates ignored me, but after three minutes the microwave began to smoke and we all panicked because we thought it would set off the smoke alarm. In my defense, I hadn't taken my meds, and while the others were purely accidental, I did this on purpose.
PattyK 2 years ago
Microwave ovens are not idiot-proof. Some of these people would have benefited from reading a) the microwave instruction book and b) the cooking instructions on the food. (And why would anybody want to microwave an avocado? Sheesh!)
Littlemiss 2 years ago
Sadly they aren't. We gave our aunt an old microwave, it had lasted for years and my mother upgraded. My aunt killed it in a few weeks. She also melted the spout off a stainless steel kettle. Then couldn't work out why our family refused to give her things.
Load More Replies... Lauren S 2 years ago
Here is what I have learned: 1) eggs don’t go in the microwave. 2) don’t forget to add water. 3) pay attention to what is microwave safe, like maybe when buying the stuff? 4) supervise your kids a bit longer than you think they need to be supervised
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Eggs do really well in the microwave if you scramble. The key is scramble, then 30 seconds. Stir. Evaluate. Keep doing in 10-30 sec increments until done. My 5 year old make his own scrambled eggs this way.
Load More Replies... TheDemonicCat 2 years ago (edited)
WHY IS EVERYONE MICROWAVING THEIR INSTANT NOODLES??!!!!! is this a thing? I thought you were supposed to boil water, pour it in the cup, wait a few minutes, ta da! Wouldn't microwaving the cup be bad or something?
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
My water dispenser has hot water. Works great for instant noodles, oatmeal, etc.
Load More Replies... ƒιѕн 2 years ago
I see a pattern with eggs in the microwave. We all have to learn the hard way.
Ace 2 years ago
No, we do not all need to learn the hard way. Forty years ago we needed to learn the hard way, but there's no excuse for any of these nowadays.
Load More Replies... Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
How many people saw "HEY Pandas- show us your microwave disasters!!!" And went and created one???
Sooploosh MacSchnibble 2 years ago
One time, in a hotel room at a robotics competition (I'm 15) I expressed a desire to microwave a donut hole for the longest possible time at max power. My teammates ignored me, but after three minutes the microwave began to smoke and we all panicked because we thought it would set off the smoke alarm. In my defense, I hadn't taken my meds, and while the others were purely accidental, I did this on purpose.
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