Thought: “A watched kettle never boils… unless it’s judging you.”
Explanation: The Sage reminds us that time is a slippery concept — especially in the kitchen. We’ve all stared impatiently at a kettle, willing it to boil, only to be met with an unchanging, suspiciously smug silence. In those moments, it’s hard not to feel that the kettle is quietly questioning your life choices.
Of course, science will tell you that boiling water is a matter of heat transfer and patience, but The Sage suspects there’s more to it. Perhaps kettles possess a sly intelligence, choosing their moment to bubble over not when they’re ready, but when you’ve finally looked away.
So next time you need boiling water, resist the urge to glare. Give the kettle some privacy, hum a little tune, and step out of the room. You might just return to find it boiling — or at least feeling slightly guilty for keeping you waiting.
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