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The Microwave is Sentient

“The microwave is sentient” is an English statement asserting that a microwave oven possesses consciousness or awareness. Its etymology is unclear, although it likely originated from someone observing their kitchen appliance for significantly longer than was necessary.

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv ɪz ˈsɛntiənt/

The statement remains unverified by microwave manufacturers.
“Don’t unplug it. The microwave is sentient.”
“Why is it watching me?”
“The microwave is sentient, apparently.”

slightly reheated in the microwave 

When an insult is very weak.
Jimmy: You look like a fake person!
Paul: Bruh, that was slightly reheated in the microwave!

i shit in the microwave 

a word when people shit in bed but they want to keep it secret
guy #1: ay i shit in the microwave today
guy #2: ayo what the

If coffee came from the sun, then the microwave is infinite. 

A common phrase people use when they want to drop unwanted and unnecessary individuals from their lives.
The thing is if coffee came from the sun, then the microwave is infinite. I’m dropping you.

My Dog Turned on the Microwave

A convenient way of buying yourself time during a phone call or chat session without seeming rude.
(09:18) * S(A)lly strips
(09:18) <ReytheGreat> My dog turned on the microwave

In the Microwave?

When someone says something already said, one will say "In the Microwave?"

Originated in Topeka, Kansas:
"I hated in the movie Urban Legend when the dog blows up in the microwave."
"OH YEAH! In the microwave?"
Victor: Hey, look at that can of pie filling!
Danielle: Hey, look! Pie filling!
Victor: In the microwave?
In the Microwave? by Urka March 23, 2008
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