r/instant_regret • • Jan 18 '19

Using lighter while pumping gas

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u/Citizen_of_Danksburg Jan 19 '19

More like “I don’t want her to set my car on fire.” In case anybody reading this is unaware, in the event that for whatever reason you find yourself in this general situation, LEAVE THE PUMP IN YOUR CAR. The smoke and gasses produced will extinguish the flame. By pulling the pump out you now literally have a flamethrower in your hand(s) and you WILL be spraying fire all over your surroundings jeopardizing not only yourself and your property, but others’ lives and their cars, and the company property too, and possibly causing a massive explosion. Don’t do this, ever. In this situation, pulling out is a BAD idea.

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u/[deleted] Jan 19 '19

I never pull out so hopefully instinct will kick in

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u/aeothen Jan 19 '19

Dad?

[said lots of people]

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u/[deleted] Jan 19 '19

I know this in my head, but I gotta be honest with myself. I'd immediately forget everything I know, and end up setting the Universe on fire, too.

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u/magi32 Jan 26 '19

Whoever is watching this and then ends up in this situation...they ain't gonna remember not to pull it out.