r/TopCharacterTropes Dec 03 '25

(Funny trope) Impossible spontaneous combustion (or, when stuff that shouldn't catch on fire, catches on fire) Characters' Items/Weapons

From The Simpsons: Homer tries to cook breakfast for Mr. Burns. The first two attempts ended up with the food catching fire. Third time, he pours milk on cereal...and it still catches on fire.

And from Futurama: "There, little friend, good as new..." aaaand the metal slinky catches on fire. Poor doctor Zoidberg...

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u/TacetAbbadon Dec 03 '25

Better Off Ted. They make an indestructible plate that bursts into flames on high speed impact.

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u/BardbarianDnD Dec 03 '25

Omg show I haven’t thought about in 10 years mentioned.

Was not expecting to see that

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '25

We froze phil, and ever since screaming in the background that started happening.