07/21/2026
Microwave ovens work by using electromagnetic waves to heat water molecules, and while the metal shell of a car key won’t usually melt instantly, putting keys with electronic fobs inside can permanently damage the circuitry. Modern key fobs contain tiny chips, batteries, and antennas that control features like remote locking and push-button start, making them surprisingly expensive to replace—often costing hundreds of dollars. That’s why this meme is funny: it imagines someone casually creating absolute chaos at a party and walking away completely satisfied while everyone else is left trying to figure out why their cars won’t unlock.