It was supposed to be a quiet dinner party, but things quickly took a turn for the worse.
The host, a well-meaning but hapless chef, had decided to "get creative" with the menu.
As the first guest arrived, they were greeted by a kitchen in flames, literally.
A grease fire had broken out, fueled by a mixture of oil and last week's Chinese takeout.
The guests were shocked to see the host, covered in soot, attempting to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher... that didn't work.
As the fire department arrived, the guests were forced to evacuate the premises, leaving the host to deal with the aftermath.
The party was over, but the damage had already been done. The kitchen was destroyed, and the hosts' reputation was in tatters.