TikToker Makes A Hilariously Common Mistake Of Putting A Candle Below The TV And Now She's Left With "The Orange Mark Of Death"
"My mark turned black, luckily, so it's less annoying."
TikTok has a way of turning everyday mistakes into viral cautionary tales, and Rachel’s latest post is a perfect example.
In the video, the TikToker, known as @rachelgray.ok, shows what happened after she placed a lit candle below her TV and ended up with a bright orange mark on the screen. The clip quickly spread, pulling in more than 1.5 million views and plenty of comments from people who had seen, or made, similar mistakes.
Now the internet is calling it the “orange mark of death,” and Rachel’s TV is stuck with the proof.
Opening remarks: “Don’t put a candle under your TV.” Okay, got it, but why would someone place it there in the first place?
Even the audio fits the whole vibe/idea of the video. The sarcasm is real, and this generation is eating it up.
Although it is a very short video and only features a clip of Rachel zooming in on the damage done by the candle, it gained attention from many viewers, prompting a lot of people to comment on their own bad experiences, some very similar to this TikToker’s.
However, the platform mainly focuses on the production or circulation of short videos, which is likely why this specific post blew up.
@rachelgray.okThat is one expensive lesson in candle placement.
Help—how does one fix this? Unfortunately, the damage has been done, and it is most likely irreversible.
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Rachel is not the only one who has run into this kind of mess.
It seems that Rachel is not the only one who has experienced this. Another commenter has done the same, but instead of a candle, it was a curling iron.
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Does anyone get used to the sight of the orange mark of death? In commenter Ryann’s case, the mark eventually turned black—less unsightly.
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Someone in the comments seems to know exactly how this story ends.
This is just like the AITA roommate who caused an apartment fire and still demanded rent.
Umm, it seems that someone is aware they are doing the same thing as Rachel. Rachel advises them to run.
It is sometimes a wonder how people only realize certain things after they have had a bad incident regarding something. But the saying itself is a good and relevant one-experience is the best teacher.
Here is the link to the original video. It is undeniable that there is now a permanent orange mark of death, as Rachel puts it, on her television screen.
Rachel, along with many others, has finally learned her lesson in dealing with fire, specifically the seemingly harmless lit candle. Always remember that it is better to be safe than sorry, no matter what, never leave a candle unattended!
What do you think, have you experienced anything remotely similar to what Rachel had? Make sure to comment below and share this post with your loved ones to remind them about fire safety hazards!
Now her TV has a permanent reminder that candles and screens do not mix.
Want another “don’t try this at home” moment? Read about a 14-year-old’s life-changing injuries from the fire-breathing challenge.
