An attempt to change the subject by appealing to hackneyed charges of racism, sexism, homophobia, etc.
"No, I'm not sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or Islamophobic; you're committing a microdigression and you're still under arrest for shoplifting."
Irrational fear of letting the microwave timer reach zero. Sufferers will ALWAYS open the microwave at least one second before time runs out, thereby circumventing the ding or buzz that ensues when the timer reaches zero. The most extreme case subjects have never, in fact, heard what happens when their microwave timer reaches zero.
Frank's microwave might just play Stairway to Heaven backward when the timer reaches zero. It's a shame his microdingophobia's too bad to ever let it get to zero.
The non-existant internet software firm featured in the New Republic's May 18, 1998 issue. Was the main focus of an article written by Stephen Glass. Glass was fired after Adam L. Penenberg of Forbes magazine proved his article to be a hoax, along with 27 other articles written by Glass in past issues.
I wonder why I can't find Jukt Micronics listed in anywhere on the web?