pay attention in school kids
Scene: Secondary school science lesson.

Teacher:" When using a bunsen burner, open the air valve to get the blue or hot flame. When not in use keep this valve closed to get the yellow or 'cold' flame. "

Class numpty: "A COLD flame??" *sticks hand in bunsen burner*
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 28 Jan 2015, 17:02, 7 replies)

You never stuck your hands in the yellow flame?
It really isn't a problem, so long as you dont leave it in there for long enough to get cooked, and keep your sleeve rolled up well out of the way.

Half a second to a second is fine, longer if you soak your hand in water first. Just don't do it with the blue flame, as that will incinerate within fractions of a second.
(eViLegion Chief Commissioner of the Scottish Lunacy Board, Wed 28 Jan 2015, 17:21, closed)

Bet you've got a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches.

( edjogs Collared doves are shit., Wed 28 Jan 2015, 18:40, closed)

Fire NEEDS to be messed with
Remind it who is in control. It amazes me how many people will blow candles out instead of just pinching the wick with fingers.
( Batter Pudding Hurler is a figment of your imagination, Wed 28 Jan 2015, 20:48, closed)

"Pinching the Wick"
That's a metaphor, right?
( Ghoti Fingers, Wed 28 Jan 2015, 21:41, closed)

Bet you've spoiled a few birthday parties.

( edjogs Collared doves are shit., Thu 29 Jan 2015, 15:21, closed)

It'll be a terrible shock for you if your house ever catches fire
and you find that you can't will the fire to stop.
( monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?, Thu 29 Jan 2015, 15:36, closed)

No, but I could probably carry it off.

(eViLegion Chief Commissioner of the Scottish Lunacy Board, Thu 29 Jan 2015, 15:04, closed)