Now I Get It

I never understood all those warnings on food "Place on microwave safe plate". I guess maybe it is because we got our first microwave when I was 8 so it has played a major part in my life, especially since Mom never was that good of a cook. Add to that the fact that I am merely jumped up white trash so we never had fancy plates and such just very utilitarian stuff that all seemed to work just fine in the microwave. It has all been just peachy keen fine with me and the micro (well, except for that unfortunate incident with the chinese takeout box, but I was REALLY drunk at the time so that doesn't count).

At least until this morning when I was microwaving a cup of coffee (yes that is gross I know, but I didn't want to wait for a whole fresh pot). I randomly pulled out the first cup that my hand came across and popped it in the trusty micro and pushed the "beverage" button. Turns out when you put actual ceramic mugs in the microwave the get REALLY freaking hot. I now have a nice little blister to remind me not to use THAT mug again.