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 contains a lot of content ranging from fashion, dance, and art. One of the video genres that can be applied to almost everyone’s daily life is when people share their experiences so that others don’t make the same mistake—kind of like giving advice.
Unless utilized in cooking, fire is not something to mess with—most of the time. It is both powerful and destructive and must be used with caution and supervision at all times.
One might think that everyone, especially adults, would already know this and be more responsible when dealing with anything involving fire. But it seems that some still need more reminders.
A TikToker learns this lesson the hard way and posts her experience on the platform. It gained a lot of traction, reaching more than 1.5 million views and receiving numerous comments, some sharing similar stories and others offering advice—advice that can sometimes be considered common sense.
Making these mistakes can be seen as a useful experience, one that can prompt individuals to change habits that may lead to even greater and unfortunate consequences. Rachel (also known as user @rachelgray.ok on TikTok) shares her incredibly insightful advice with the viewers of this video.
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.okHelp—how does one fix this? Unfortunately, the damage has been done, and it is most likely irreversible.
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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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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!
