"Never Microwave Eggs": 50 Times People Learned The Hard Way How NOT To Use A Microwave

Jun 20, 2023

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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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lyricmeowmeow Report

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).

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We used to cook piles of those free AOL cds like that. One year we decorated the Christmas tree with them.

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the_highway_skyline Report

My life was fine before I saw this

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!

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Antigravity solved!

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Time to burn down the house and leave the country.

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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.

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.

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I'll correct your spelling mistake "ex-girlfriend".

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That's not a terrible idea… Edit: I think I discovered how these things start.

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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.

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.

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reddit.com Report

The battery though...

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Who are these people? How do you even manage to come up with an idea like this?

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Wowsers!

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!

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Wipe it up with toast

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Why would you microwave an avocado to begin with?

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Umm... moving on...

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!

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If I had stayed in the room while it was in the microwave for 1 minute, I probably would have noticed.

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OUCH!🤢

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I guess you could say it was so flippin hot in there! :)

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New improved Frisbee?

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.

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Play silly kitchen jenga, win silly cleaning up prizes from cat!

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I did this exactly once. Had to replace a plastic ramen dish. Have been very careful not to repeat the mistake.

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.

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poncearoo Report

You literally microwaved a photo of someone's melt down, what did you expect?

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iRandyP Report

Fancy door direction.

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reddit.com Report

You can actually cook eggs in a microwave...just not the way you did it. 👎

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.

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Agent-Ace Report

What part of life was she trying to hack?

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Leafyleaf14 Report

Its soup

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9inchsofty Report

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.

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.

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HellsJuggernaut Report

Did the same thing to popcorn. 10 years ago. You can still smell it in the kitchen....

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shalene.bowlby Report

I’ve done that once. Smelled like fire for hours.

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Mesoscale92 Report

Didn't think you could make a "meal" like that look even sadder, I was wrong.

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9999monkeys Report

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?

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struck21 Report

My whole microwave didn't cost $200. I get that built in can look nice but they just seem to be more $$$ and a bigger PITA

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teajoeytristian Report

More people microwaving tea. Is this seriously a thing?

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enderjackcat Report

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.

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leave_it_to_beavers Report

No, because I’m not a cretin and I own a kettle. Bloody yanks, disrespecting tea. Disgraceful.

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Masterzombie26 Report

What a weird non-friend thing to do.

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z3z0 Report

Thanks delivery man!

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karto2287 Report

Bet you were eggstatic to clean that up?

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KhariTheFirst Report

What sort of crazed madman would microwave bacon? Has to be crispy!

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Aviator1116 Report

Doors are over rated, you do you, shove a pencil in the latch hole and microwave away.

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bermudajoe Report

This seems to be a very popular theme

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puzzlesandragdolls Report

Ever see a Corelle plate break?! I dropped one and it completely shattered into tiny little stabby swords. Everywhere.

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whisperskeep Report

I love the smell of breakfast in the morning!

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Umm you can't microwave those anyway.

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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!)

Also, it seems these people don't realise a microwave has more than just 'full power' setting 🤷‍♂️

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.

Heating an avocado can help get it soft if it's not ripe yet. It has to be very short time increments though.

Gross

50% stoned or drunk. 20% kids and dry ramen. 10% low quality products. 10% stupidity (sober). 10% eggs.

There were a couple of just plain bad luck. I was heating a couple cups of tomato soup once, just like i had many dozens of times in the same ceramic container I always use. About 30 seconds in there was a loud noise and the microwave jumped several inches. Stopped it. Inside about half the soup was all over the inside of the microwave. The soup left in the container was still cold. The container was fine. Our best guess: it super heated one spot in the viscous soup until it exploded out. Weirdness can happen.

Another post where I feel oddly superior to lots of unknown strangers around the world.

Me too, I don't have a microvawe 😅

Also, it seems these people don't realise a microwave has more than just 'full power' setting 🤷‍♂️

Heating an avocado can help get it soft if it's not ripe yet. It has to be very short time increments though.

Gross

50% stoned or drunk. 20% kids and dry ramen. 10% low quality products. 10% stupidity (sober). 10% eggs.

Another post where I feel oddly superior to lots of unknown strangers around the world.

Me too, I don't have a microvawe 😅

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