Actually this is true. Average tips are calculated when determining hourly wage. I worked as a server for 4 years in high school/college. My hourly wage was about $4/hr while the minimum in Florida was $6.25. My paychecks mostly went to paying taxes on my tips.

I've had one catch on fire on my couch, and another melt at the mag-connection (whatever it's called). Cannot be a fluke.