NATIONAL KITCHEN KLUTZES OF AMERICA DAY

National Kitchen Klutzes of America Day falls on June 13 each year to honor (and support) those who like to cook and be in the kitchen, but it just doesn’t seem to work well for them.

#NationalKitchenKlutzesDay

Kitchen Klutzes are the people who set out with the intention of being like Gordon Ramsey or Julia Child as they open up the cookbook. As they place the mixing bowl and ingredients on the counter, they imagine knife cuts as swift as Wolfgang Puck or Bobby Flay. However, reality quickly dissolves all those dreams as smoke billows from the oven, and they mistake salt for sugar. Those knife cuts turn bloody, and cookies and fingers are burnt. The Kitchen Klutz has struck, and visions of spilled milk are pitifully cried over.

Klutz: most commonly referred to as a clumsy person.

It may be necessary to keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy when Kitchen Klutzes are around. Be prepared to call 911 and have your favorite take-out ready as a backup if you are still hungry.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL KITCHEN KLUTZES DAY

On National Kitchen Klutzes Day, be safe. You can also try celebrating with these ideas:

Laugh at yourself. Share your mortifying stories of kitchen failure over take-out Thai or pizza.
Give your favorite Kitchen Klutz the gift of cooking classes.
Watch your favorite cooking flops show.
Share your mishap stories on social media using the hashtag #NationalKitchenKlutzesDay. Don't forget the photos for a good laugh, too!