shit storm in the microwave

We asked Nick D'Arpino to write the blog on the weekend following Thanksgiving because we were taken up with other things following shooting. Specifically, we had to deal with the aftermath of a fire started by co-writer Joe Mangelli in the crew's microwave.

It happened this way: Mangelli was trying to melt some chocolate covered coffee beans to be used in lieu of dog droppings, and decided that the microwave oven was the best way to accomplish said task. Thinking that he was saving the production from having to wash yet another dish, our co-writer placed the chocolate on a newspaper and then hit high on the microwave.

Who would have guessed that the chemicals in newsprint would lead a microwave to explode? We watched aghast as the chocolate and newspaper caught fire. Responding quickly, Joe Mangelli pulled the newspaper and chocolate out, at which point we tried to stamp out the fire with our feet. Failing at that, Joe ran to the sink and drowned the fire in tap water.

Anybody know where we can find a used microwave at a reasonable price? The inside of the oven is black and there are areas that have melted. The simulated dog crap is gone though, wiped clean. Thanks a bunch Joe.