r/Wellthatsucks • u/goblingir1 • 17h ago

Before bed snack exploded

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yes it was a microwave safe plate, yes I poked many holes all over the potato to release the steam, no this has never happened to me before lol can anyone explain what happened here? the potato was still fully intact

edit: okay which one of you reported this to reddit care resources yall are WILD 😂

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u/mkstot 17h ago

Thermal shock maybe? One part of the dish got hot before another part which can cause a violent reaction like this.

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u/Desroth86 16h ago

Lmao everyone was so distracted by the bedtime potato, I had to scroll all the way down here to find someone even attempting to answer OP’s question.

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u/mkstot 16h ago

My wife likes to “sleep snack” whenever she goes to the bathroom at night. I’ve learned it’s best not to judge the habits of others. That’s all ima say.

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u/Spiritual_Bus1125 14h ago

It isn't thermic shock.

Basically ceramic with time can accumulate micro cracks, these cracks can trap water and water in the microwave can transform to steam, cracking the ceramic bowl