As it turns out, that minor inconvenience led to something pretty great. This is a prime example of the “Burnt Toast Theory” on TikTok, which currently boasts over 17 million views.

Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a piece of burnt toast. Whether it was the reason you were late to an important event or the beginning of a bad day, at the time ...

TikTok's viral 'burnt toast theory' suggests that minor setbacks can lead to unexpected positive outcomes. This coping mechanism encourages a positive mindset by viewing inconveniences like a ...

What does the research say about burnt food and cancer? Eating acrylamide in burnt toast and other burnt starchy foods is unlikely to increase the risk of cancer. This is also the case for eating ...