Maybe my priorities are misplaced AKA reason #406 why baking soda is your best friend.

Let me preface this by saying that all parties involved are fine.

Okay, so something was on fire in my oven today, I mean LEGIT on fire. 
#1.  My smoke alarm didn't go off, which kind of concerns me.  Does this mean I have a better nose than a smoke detector?
#2.  My first thought upon seeing the flames was, "oh, better put some pants on."  ......................... 

So I put on some pants and broke out the baking soda.  Problem solved.

Moral of the story: Never just stop by my place.  Always call first.

I feel just like Aesop.