Because who needs a perfectly toasted bagel when you can have a slightly burnt one?
The Great Toaster Debate: Burnt vs. Perfectly Toasted
The Toaster Conspiracy: How Toasters Control Our Minds
Toaster Biases in the Modern Era: A Sociological Study
A study of 1,000 bagel enthusiasts found that 9 out of 10 prefer their bagels slightly burnt.
Source: The Great Toaster Debate87% of participants in a recent survey reported that they prefer their toast with a perfect amount of crumble.
Source: The Toaster ConspiracyA shocking 99% of participants in a study of 1,000 bakers reported that they prefer browning their bagels in a toaster over a conventional oven.
Source: Toaster Biases in the Modern Era