Heh back in college I came back for winter break, I was tired and not really thinking straight. I went to go light our wood fireplace(with a gas starter). I literally asked myself the question...no wait do I strike the match then turn on the gas, or turn on the gas then light the match(that's how out of it I was). I finally come to the conclusion that the right answer is turn on the gas then light the match. Afterall it'll be quick to light the match so no big deal.....
Turns on the gas...
strike one....match doesn't light....
strike two....match still doesn't light....
strike three....match lights...whooo hooo!!!!
Brings match near fireplace....
Woooosssshhh....big ass ball of fire comes out of said fireplace....
Fortinately all it did was singe my hair a bit....
But I'll never turn on the gas before lighting the match again.....