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Fireworks

By Anonymous - 15/06/2025 03:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, I tried to microwave a leftover burrito. I forgot to remove the foil it was wrapped in. The microwave went into overdrive in a dramatic display of sparks, the fire alarm went off, and I had to convince the neighbors at my door not to evacuate their apartments. I still haven’t eaten. FML

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d j mom 9

Sunday 15 June 2025 13:00

how hungover were you? lol

Lost Reggie 21

Sunday 15 June 2025 4:06

I made this same mistake in college... at 18.

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Lost Reggie 21

Sunday 15 June 2025 4:06

I made this same mistake in college... at 18.

d j mom 9

Sunday 15 June 2025 13:00

how hungover were you? lol

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