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Woman Sets Out To Grill Some Tasty Burgers On Charcoal, Fails Hilariously
Woman Sets Out To Grill Some Tasty Burgers On Charcoal, Fails Hilariously
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Woman Sets Out To Grill Some Tasty Burgers On Charcoal, Fails Hilariously

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Ever since Homo erectus learned how to control fire some 400,000 years ago, man has taken a curious pride in getting a good blaze going. Even today, there is a primitive belief that any cooking done outside the confines of a building falls firmly within the realm of ‘manly duties;’ the curious observer can often see them gathered around the pit, arguing, cajoling and giving tips on the best way to ignite a flame.

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    Because sometimes it’s actually not so easy, especially if you’re looking to grill over some hot coals. Getting those things going takes a little time and practice, as this woman discovered recently when trying it out for the first time. “I got this,” she announced confidently, setting out to cook up some juicy burgers on a portable grill.

    Sadly it all goes downhill from there, as she documents a catalog of fails over an increasingly tragic, but hilarious Snapchat story. Perhaps a little bit of that ‘fire starter’s pride’ is justified after all! Scroll down below to check it out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

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    I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Mindaugas Balčiauskas

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't a gender thing, this is just a "you never learned to do this" thing.

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. My Dad showed me how to grill, but my mom helped me to perfect the technique. All my dad knew was how to get it started and when it was time to pull the meat off the grill. My mother was the one that taught me how to do fish in foil, grilled vegetables including roasting corn in the husk.

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    Lana
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry but I thought that this was really boring and not funny at all. Am I the only one? No hate, just wondering..

    Ryan Osbaldeston
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if she was actually focused on cooking rather than cataloging her failures on snapchat it would have gone better...

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does one accidentally buy hotdog buns? How exactly does that happen? They all (and I mean all) come in clear plastic wrapping.

    Anna Londyn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've made the same mistake plenty of times. Those come from Aldi, and the hamburger and hotdog buns have the exact same design on the wrapping and are the exact same size. If you're in a rush it can be quite easy to pick up the wrong thing.

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    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to South Africa, we'll show you how it's done.

    Nomadus Aureus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaand now I'm hungry. Any chances you could post some wors over to the UK?

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    Darryl Kerrigan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the BBQ problems I can forgive. But she didn't realise burgers shrink when cooked!

    Herb Eaversmells
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #1 tip, dont use charcoal on a wooden deck, with lighter fluid. #2 tip, get yourself a propane grill. Taste the meat not the heat.-Hank Hill will thank you

    Kiki
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to use propane, you might as well pan-fry it.

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    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can relate to this - I had a barbeque - once.

    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire needs oxygen. It needs space to breath.

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't a gender thing, this is just a "you never learned to do this" thing.

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. My Dad showed me how to grill, but my mom helped me to perfect the technique. All my dad knew was how to get it started and when it was time to pull the meat off the grill. My mother was the one that taught me how to do fish in foil, grilled vegetables including roasting corn in the husk.

    Load More Replies...
    Lana
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry but I thought that this was really boring and not funny at all. Am I the only one? No hate, just wondering..

    Ryan Osbaldeston
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if she was actually focused on cooking rather than cataloging her failures on snapchat it would have gone better...

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does one accidentally buy hotdog buns? How exactly does that happen? They all (and I mean all) come in clear plastic wrapping.

    Anna Londyn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've made the same mistake plenty of times. Those come from Aldi, and the hamburger and hotdog buns have the exact same design on the wrapping and are the exact same size. If you're in a rush it can be quite easy to pick up the wrong thing.

    Load More Replies...
    Wynand
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come to South Africa, we'll show you how it's done.

    Nomadus Aureus
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaand now I'm hungry. Any chances you could post some wors over to the UK?

    Load More Replies...
    Darryl Kerrigan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the BBQ problems I can forgive. But she didn't realise burgers shrink when cooked!

    Herb Eaversmells
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    #1 tip, dont use charcoal on a wooden deck, with lighter fluid. #2 tip, get yourself a propane grill. Taste the meat not the heat.-Hank Hill will thank you

    Kiki
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to use propane, you might as well pan-fry it.

    Load More Replies...
    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can relate to this - I had a barbeque - once.

    Bob Beltcher
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fire needs oxygen. It needs space to breath.

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