Microwave popcorn anyone? During what was supposed to be an afternoon break at work I put a bag in and turned it on - receptionist called and needed me to go up front for some reason. I forgot all about it. Suddenly she says "I smell something burning." Me. "Oh no, the popcorn!" I dash back to the kitchenette where there is some smoke seeping out around the door of the microwave, but no flames. I open the door to remove the charred bag. The smoke billows out and sets off the fire alarm. 150 people working or visiting 5 county agencies housed in the building and two fire trucks responding to the alarm.

Talk about embarrassed!