burnt the food 

When you let him cook but he cooked something so awful you could even say he burnt the food.

Usually, this can be taken in relation to suggestions for a game, or perhaps even making one, but generally can be applied to a large range of things.

It's applicable in any situation where letting someone do their thing ( letting them cook ) has resulted in a worse outcome.

A : We need ideas for monetization on our game.
B : How about pay-to-win microtransactions?
C : Let him cook.
A : Nah, he burnt the food.

burnt the food by wildecat2005 August 18, 2023