1x007 - Ketchup packet

Plot
The fifth in a consecutive run of packaged consumables, in Jory's hand are Heinz Tomato Ketchup packets that he intends to heat up to prevent them from cooling off a hot meal. Settling on the microwave as the way to do it, he brings them into the laboratory. Unnamed already contains three packets of ketchup and Jory tosses the two in his possession along with them. Jon selects a one minute duration for the experiment and the microwave specialist has it entered in. Due to the material used in the packets, they begin sparking rapidly atop the turntable. The spectators are amused, and despite concerns about a fire, Jory assures his companions that the bright arcing is merely a plasma reaction. A smell arises by the end of the experiment and a moment is taken for the ventilation fans to circulate the air before Jory opens the oven. He expresses mild dissatisfaction at the packet he takes out, noting that it hadn't even been warmed up to his liking. Aside from the "visual pleasure" obtained from the performance, Jory assertively advises against heating packets of ketchup inside your own microwave.

Trivia

 * Jory says "protect our junk" and "no one likes fried junk" in this episode; he is very close to coming up with the "roasted nuts" line.
 * This episode seems to be the source of the specific "No one likes fried junk" audio clip which is used in the season 1 intro.
 * This is the first episode to have a sidekick.
 * Jory once again comments on the "safety" of microwaving during the verdict.
 * Jon and Jory's Emerson friend Zach Schiffman is the season 1 sidekick. He only appears in three episodes.
 * This was the last regular season episode to be filmed during the daytime. After this, only season finales and other specials would be filmed in the day.

Quotes

 * Jory: Inside, there's three ketchup packets... Now, there's five!
 * Jory: My God! It's burnt ketchup! Who would have thought?


 * Jory: It's still cold. Son of a bitch!