What? Jumpstarting another vehicle can possibly fry a car's computer control unit?

[Speedy]

Oh, it happens. I was jump starting my old '66 Mercury Comet and blew the top off the battery. Fortunately it was a cold winter day and I was well covered except for my face above my scarf. I wear glasses so the exposed area was minimal and I quickly washed what little landed on me. It happened so fast I did not even see the spark. It was very stupid because I had lots of available bare steel when I could place the clamp, unlike in many modern cars.

More cars should have remote places specifically for jumping.