The Case of the Exploding Mug

Justsomebloke · 15-03-2008, 14:12

So me mate popped round & i got the kettle on while he got busy with the African origami.
Pulling a mug from the cupboards i have a habit of pouring boiling water over the mug & wiping it off with a piece of kitchen towel. As i wiped the mug with the kitchen towel it Exploded in my hands like a 2nd World War grenade

Damage to my hand is considerable with a Grand Canyon size gash in my left thumb right across the pad bit

I am a Wounded Soldier

I've been brave & tough & after elevating my arm for 3 weeks the spurting gushing red stuff has subsided but obviously i will need at least 7 pints to restore my levels

Using 14 packs of plaster i have patched myself up & now sit here with life eeeking out of me wondering whether i have enough blood/energy to last another hour.
This could quite possibly be my last post so Tell all your Grandchildren about me & use me as an example to save young children from Exploding Mugs

Being quite honest i may just get a rope out now & hang myself. I cannot skin up, play my sexbox or play the violin at the Albert hall tonight. Thankfully my injury shouldn't stop me playing BF2 so not all is lost.

Here Lies
Malc30 Dying of Blood loss killed by an Exploding mug

Belmit · 15-03-2008, 14:17

Christ, must have been an air bubble in the clay or something! Must be a day for odd injuries - I just opened the patio door and caught my entire forearm inbetween the handle and the centre frame between the two panes of glass. My hand crumpled and it took the skin off the back of it. Bruised elbow and knackered hand.

Mark · 16-03-2008, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Belmit

Christ, must have been an air bubble in the clay or something!

Or just thermal shock. It's not uncommon for glasses to explode this way if you rapidly heat a cold glass or cool a hot glass. Not heard of it with mugs but there's no reason why not.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

Feek · 15-03-2008, 14:22

Bit sore is it, malc?

divine · 15-03-2008, 14:23

See, malc was the victim of a freak explosion, Belmit just sounds like a tard who can't open doors properly

Kell_ee001 · 16-03-2008, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine`

See, malc was the victim of a freak explosion, Belmit just sounds like a tard who can't open doors properly

Hope you both heal up soon

Belmit · 15-03-2008, 14:27

I got the door open, and that's what counts! I was holding a cup of coffee in the other hand so it could have been a lot worse.

Haly · 15-03-2008, 15:28

Ouch!

Tak · 16-03-2008, 11:25

I've had a jacket potato explode in my hand before - I must have forgotten to stab it before putting it in the oven, went to put a knife thru it to see if it was done and it went bang in my hand - scalding hot potato everywhere (including my face). Mic heard the bang from upstairs so it must have been loud

Never forgotten to stab a potato since

Hope you two are ok

Justsomebloke · 16-03-2008, 12:05

Well i can still pawn at BF2 & build myself a J even if it is as loose as a sack of ****

Not a complete loss

15-03-2008, 14:12	#1
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	The Case of the Exploding Mug So me mate popped round & i got the kettle on while he got busy with the African origami. Pulling a mug from the cupboards i have a habit of pouring boiling water over the mug & wiping it off with a piece of kitchen towel. As i wiped the mug with the kitchen towel it Exploded in my hands like a 2nd World War grenade Damage to my hand is considerable with a Grand Canyon size gash in my left thumb right across the pad bit I am a Wounded Soldier I've been brave & tough & after elevating my arm for 3 weeks the spurting gushing red stuff has subsided but obviously i will need at least 7 pints to restore my levels Using 14 packs of plaster i have patched myself up & now sit here with life eeeking out of me wondering whether i have enough blood/energy to last another hour. This could quite possibly be my last post so Tell all your Grandchildren about me & use me as an example to save young children from Exploding Mugs Being quite honest i may just get a rope out now & hang myself. I cannot skin up, play my sexbox or play the violin at the Albert hall tonight. Thankfully my injury shouldn't stop me playing BF2 so not all is lost. Here Lies Malc30 Dying of Blood loss killed by an Exploding mug __________________

15-03-2008, 14:17	#2
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Christ, must have been an air bubble in the clay or something! Must be a day for odd injuries - I just opened the patio door and caught my entire forearm inbetween the handle and the centre frame between the two panes of glass. My hand crumpled and it took the skin off the back of it. Bruised elbow and knackered hand. __________________

15-03-2008, 14:22	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Bit sore is it, malc? __________________

15-03-2008, 14:23	#5
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	See, malc was the victim of a freak explosion, Belmit just sounds like a tard who can't open doors properly __________________

15-03-2008, 14:27	#7
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I got the door open, and that's what counts! I was holding a cup of coffee in the other hand so it could have been a lot worse. __________________

15-03-2008, 15:28	#8
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ouch! __________________ Halycopter

16-03-2008, 11:25	#9
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I've had a jacket potato explode in my hand before - I must have forgotten to stab it before putting it in the oven, went to put a knife thru it to see if it was done and it went bang in my hand - scalding hot potato everywhere (including my face). Mic heard the bang from upstairs so it must have been loud Never forgotten to stab a potato since Hope you two are ok __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

16-03-2008, 12:05	#10
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Well i can still pawn at BF2 & build myself a J even if it is as loose as a sack of **** Not a complete loss __________________