Kristin, you look burnt or dead

So my curling iron just exploded. Freakiest thing ever—it kept turning itself off, so I jiggled the cord to see if there was a loose connection.

That was maybe not the best idea I've ever had in my life.

Something is obviously shorted out, because there was a bright flash of light (fire?) and a decently loud popping noise. Followed rapidly by me yanking my face out of firing range, and then unplugging the offending item. I suppose I should be glad I'm not en fuego—literally—or blind or something, but mostly I'm annoyed because my hair's only half done.