It's June 15, 2007. What do they want to ban today?

Microwave popcorn!

No, really.

Not because of any concerns about the weight of consumers, or health effects of chemicals used in manufacturing or packaging the stuff. No, no.

Seattle wants to ban* microwave popcorn because occasionally some people overcook it and it burns.

But doesn't that happen with virtually all foods?

If things don't improve, a popping prohibition could be imposed, officials
told The Seattle Times for an article published Thursday.

"Perhaps what would happen is there'd be an underground market for
microwave popcorn. People would sneak the microwaves into their offices; they'd
do illicit popping," said Frank Video, a staff member for the Seattle City
Council.

* - in certain city government buildings.