I suppose next time I should use heat proof gloves and tongs.

I made microwave popcorn last night and as I was opening the bag, a flaming chunk of sun-hot butter and salt launched out of the bag and landed on my hand. My reaction time was too slow and now I have a blister on my hand where it landed.

Ya know, I expect to set myself on fire while cooking a routine meal (I never fail to hit the edge of a hot pan with the exposed skin of some extremity), but I really don't think it's fair to be scarred for life by microwave popcorn.

If anyone asks, I got into a fight with a deranged scientist and I acquired this injury from the splashback of throwing acid into his face to save all of humanity.

Popcorn. Really, Universe? Judas.