Question for the day

[james_davis_nicoll]

Why would someone make an oven mitt out of what turned out to be flammable materials?

Comments

[dubiousprospects.blogspot.com (from livejournal.com)]

The clammy feel is no fun, I agree, and yes, they are thick and awkward, but they are also impervious to steam, a feature for which I am quite willing to forgive all the other unfortunate characteristics. No more poached thumbs.