Microwave Time: An Unpopular Opinion
Okay, let's be real. My microwave is basically a glorified food warmer.
I'm also going to confess something potentially scandalous. I rarely, if ever, bother to change the clock on it.
Don't judge me! You might even secretly agree with me!
The Great Microwave Time Conspiracy
Admit it. We've all been there. The power flickers. Or daylight saving time hits.
Suddenly, your microwave is flashing "12:00" like it's the new millennium. Again.
And then the internal debate begins. Should you brave the murky depths of your microwave's control panel?
Button, Button, Where's the Time?
Let's embark on the quest to fix it. First, you stare intensely. Hoping the correct button will magically reveal itself.
You start pressing buttons at random, hoping for the best. Is it "Clock"? "Time Set"? Maybe "Express Cook"?
It's like some kind of cruel, microwave-themed escape room. Without any actual rewards.
Pro-Tip: If you press enough buttons, something will happen. Whether it's the time changing or just accidentally setting a 5-minute timer on an empty microwave, is anyone's guess.
The Manual: A Relic of the Past
Then, you remember the manual. You know, that faded, greasy booklet you shoved into a drawer years ago.
You pull it out, and it's written in a language you swear isn't English. Filled with diagrams that make less sense than abstract art.
Honestly, who can understand these things?
The Zen Approach to Microwave Time
This is when I usually give up. And embrace the chaos of incorrect microwave time.
I just mentally add or subtract the necessary hours whenever I need to know how long something's been cooking.
It's a brain exercise! Keeps me sharp!
Besides, is it really that important? The world isn't going to end if my microwave thinks it's perpetually 3 PM.
The Unsung Heroes of Microwave Time: The Internet
Okay, okay. If you really want to change the time, the internet is your friend.
YouTube is full of videos with titles like "How to Set the Clock on Your Samsung Microwave: The Definitive Guide!"
Be warned, they're often narrated by someone who sounds like they're reading the manual for the first time themselves. Good luck with that!
Embrace the Flashing
So, there you have it. My unpopular opinion on microwave time.
If you choose to fight the good fight and set the clock, I salute you. You are a braver soul than I.
But if you, like me, prefer to live in a world where microwave time is a suggestion rather than a rule, then welcome to the club.
Let the flashing digits be a reminder that some things just aren't worth the effort. There are many worse things in this world, you know?
Go enjoy that perfectly microwaved, slightly-off-schedule meal. I know I will!
Who knows? Maybe Samsung will create a microwave that sets itself! A girl can only dream!
My Final Thought
Ultimately, it's your microwave. If you want to learn the secrets of time adjustment, then so be it.
But me? I am going to let that clock flash forever.