Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

eppur_se_muova

(42,361 posts)

3. Our toaster oven has a timer, so it shuts itself off. Mother, for some reason, turned the temp to zero as well.

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 06:30 PM

Apr 30

So I go to toast something for a minute and it comes out cold, because I NEVER turn the temperature down, so I never even looked at the knob.

Your observation has been empirically confirmed again.

LEMMA: Filling the coffee maker produces no result if you do not remember to turn it on.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Zackzzzz oberle calimary

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

My 2 revelations in the past 24 hours. [View all] Botany Apr 30 OP

Very astute observations on your behalf. magicarpet Apr 30 #1

both sound life changing to me! mountain grammy Apr 30 #2

Our toaster oven has a timer, so it shuts itself off. Mother, for some reason, turned the temp to zero as well. eppur_se_muova Apr 30 #3

Turning it on is the key part of the equation. It's such an easy mistake. At least it appears to be to me. patphil Apr 30 #7

A pressed Cuban is better warm. cachukis Apr 30 #4

Lol!! chowder66 Apr 30 #5

Glad the poop stayed in the yard (vs. the sandwich) erronis Apr 30 #6

Both very sensible. 😊 Figarosmom Apr 30 #8

Don't feel like like Lone Ranger, Botany. Doc_Technical Apr 30 #9

Last week after making pancakes KS Toronado Apr 30 #10

Very good, Grasshopper! liberalla Apr 30 #11

Oh oh oh.... you must do this..... IcyPeas Apr 30 #12

I try to keep my poop threads and food threads separate True Dough Apr 30 #13

Looks delish BaronChocula Apr 30 #14

So you.... some_of_us_are_sane Apr 30 #15

Hey, all I see is a picture of a most interesting sandwich! calimary Apr 30 #16