The Wooden Wicked Candle

Candles date back centuries, far predating all "modern" technology. Their original purpose of bringing luminescence to the world has nearly faded, being replaced by the simplicity of the electric lightbulb. However, throughout time, they have still managed to evolve as the human race grew. What started as a simple bonfire was suddenly a torch, then suddenly next it became an oil lamp, and then TA-DA!!! We have the wax candle. Things have constantly changed about it, whether it is becoming scented, a longer lasting wick, or even multiple layers. However, these constant and unnecessary innovations need to stop, as they have reached a point that is much too far. The "Crackling Wick" --or whatever these unnecessary off brands of Yankee Candle are calling it-- has become such a large sensation in recent years and has exploded across mainstream suburbia. These candles may seem cute and innocent, but they have malicious intentions. Say you're trying to study and would like a nice, gentle aroma floating around the room. You see across the room your candle, light it, and go to sit back down but there it is. A gentle crackling, doing its best to drive you up a wall and make sure you cannot focus. Crackling candles are a good idea gone terribly wrong, and need to be stopped.