• Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    Because there’s no temperature control and it can explode.

    My kettle will heat water consistently to boiling point every time without going over.

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      9 months ago

      No, don’t act like it’s because you’re worried about their safety. It’s clearly just another item Europeans use to condescend towards Americans. Both you and I know it.

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          9 months ago

          The fact that you’re australian barely changes what I said. It changes the least important part. Sorry for the assumption. My bad. The main point still stands though.

          You’re only kidding yourself if you don’t think there’s an air of condescension towards Americans online.

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      9 months ago

      It really takes some very special conditions for that to happen. Every time I’ve boiled water in the microwave it’s always boiled fine just like on the stove.

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        9 months ago

        It takes leaving it in a bit too long and either moving or adding something to your water, it’s not that difficult.

        Third-degree burns aren’t something I’d really want to risk just for some coffee.

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          9 months ago

          I just press the 2 minute button and out comes perfectly hot water every time