Okay, let's just get this out of the way early: if you (like me) chose any of the late, great Ron Popeil's famous Ronco products like the Chop-o-Matic, the Veg-o-Matic, Mince-o-Matic, or even the Showtime Rotisserie & BBQ--you're wrong.
If you've ever spent time in a kitchen (preparing food, not just consuming), you've probably experienced a kitchen disaster of one sort or another.
The worst kind involves the calling of an ambulance or fire truck, the seeking of new shelter for you and your family, etc...