Q: Are silicone sponges sentient?
A: No, but they do have a strange, unsettling presence in the kitchen.
Q: How do I clean a dirty silicone sponge?
A: With a strong stomach, a scouring pad, and a hint of desperation.
Q: Can I use a silicone sponge as a makeshift microphone?
A: Please do not. It will not end well.
Q: Do silicone sponges have feelings, even if they're not sentient?
A: Only if you count feeling guilty about using them for so long without washing them properly.
Learn more about the history of silicone sponges
Get some recipes that use silicone sponges (don't worry, they're not as bad as they sound)
See some real-life examples of what happens when you don't use a silicone sponge properly