Today, I've been using a clay pad to warm up my stiff neck muscles. I put it in the microwave as instructed on the box, just as I've been doing for weeks. This time, the bag exploded, splattering sticky clay. Now my neck is even more sore from reaching inside to clean the microwave. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was microwaving chicken noodle soup and these ones tend to explode a lot, so I tried so very very hard to watch it carefully. I was able to microwave it fully without it exploding but after I pulled it out of the microwave, I spilled half of it onto the floor. FML
Today, I reheated leftover pasta at work. I forgot to crack a vent on the container and it exploded in the microwave. Sauce coated the inside, so I spent my lunch break scrubbing while coworkers waited awkwardly to heat their food. The smell is still hanging in the office air. FML
Today, I tried to warm soup in a travel mug. I forgot to take the metal spoon out. The microwave lit up like a firework display, and I screamed so loudly that my neighbor knocked on my door to check if I was alive. FML
Today, I was making Cup Noodles for breakfast. After microwaving it for 3 minutes, I carefully grabbed the cup to pour some water out, but my hand gave out and some water spilled on it. Now I have a burned hand and no noodles. FML
Today, I started a new job and wanted to seem organized, so I brought a homemade lunch in a container. I went to heat it up, but forgot to remove the lid completely. The container exploded in the microwave, covering the inside with sauce. I spent my lunch break cleaning it while my coworkers smirked. FML
Today, I microwaved a cup of soup. While walking back to my desk to eat and do homework, I noticed a message that said, "WARNING: Hold cup by sides, as lid may not be secure." At that exact moment, the lid that I was holding fell off and the soup drenched my Nintendo DS and printer. FML
Today, I learned that when microwaveable pizzas say, "Caution, hot after cooking" what they really mean is that you should be prepared for the cardboard tray to fall apart when you try to pick it up and that boiling hot cheese is going to run down your arm. FML
Today, as I was texting a friend, I was going to warm up some cold pizza. As I got finished with a text I put the pizza in the microwave and set the timer. After the timer ran out, I opened the door and smelled burnt plastic. Turns out phones aren't meant to be in the microwave. FML
Today, I accepted I can't cook at all. Why? I burned myself cooking popcorn in a microwave oven. I accidentally burst the package open and a scorching kernel flew into my bra. FML
Today, I woke up after putting my child to bed. Drowsy, I stumbled down to the kitchen to make a mug cookie. I read a recipe on my phone, and put a knob of butter in a cup to melt in the microwave. I put my phone in the microwave and turned it on for 30 seconds, and didn't realize what I'd done until I smelt burning plastic. FML
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gunnerysgt 15
Had one too, mine lasted 2 years before exploding so violently it broke my microwave's door
SubparAtBest 23
I'm not sure it would have the same effect as the clay pad, but rice in a sock and heated helped relieve my sore neck issues and it won't explode.
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LadyLoser 5
Initially, I voted no, but as I read this again, I see the humor. I say yes.
MichaelDeSanta 20
Initially I voted thumbs down on your comment, then I read it again... Never mind it's still a thumbs down.
feven 32
You know that's not how it works right? You choose between ydi and fyl not yes and no.
TheRainbowNoob 11
They meant when moderating
Bquillero16 18
Sounds like a sticky situation. Hope you find some relief soon, OP!
gunnerysgt 15
Had one too, mine lasted 2 years before exploding so violently it broke my microwave's door
LadyIrene 21
That's one intense explosion.
ssnow_fml 20
Did you use the popcorn button?
hekinokuroihi 20
Next time try a kiln.
SubparAtBest 23
I'm not sure it would have the same effect as the clay pad, but rice in a sock and heated helped relieve my sore neck issues and it won't explode.
GhostFox 34
This. The worst risk is setting it on fire, which, since you should be in tame of your microwave when using it (especially with non-food items) you should be able to notice and turn it off before it finishes catching fire. They do start to smell after a while, though.
Brandi_Faith 34
My mom makes these warmable rice bags for us. They last forever and never explode or anything. You can also put a little lavender oil or cinnamon or something inside if you don't like the smell of the warm rice. She also made me a bag this winter of one with a bunch of hard mixed beans. It actually holds the warmth a lot longer than the rice. Warm them for 2 minutes and you're good to go.
slavka012 11
I'm using coarse salt. It can be heated to any temperature safely, cheap, and takes any shape.
HollyQuinn 21
I'd honestly just buy a new microwave.
Sheh_fml 25
Might I recommend a wheat pillow from now on?
ThirteenThirteen 27
You could heat up some sea salt in a pan and wrap it up in a cloth. It stays pretty warm for a while.
tmh6586 12
F that. Buy a new microwave.