Over 64% of participants in a small survey of 2,000 adults admitted to at least one severe culinary mishap. Burning food, scorching a pan or pot, and overboiling water in a pot are among the most frequent accidents. A lot of them also acknowledged that they had set off the smoke alarm and oversalted their cuisine. However, occasionally it’s not only about making mistakes; it’s also about purposefully preparing a dish that raises doubts.

1. “Date mentioned that blue cheese pizza was her favorite dish. I assume I misinterpreted the intended emphasis.