Exactly zero of my appliance clocks are set. Microwave and coffee makers all get the power strips shut off between use to reduce ghost power draw, and rofl im not setting them back up every time, and my power goes out often enough that I don’t bother with the oven clock either.

My ex used to set them all whenever they came over, cuz it bothered them. I don’t even notice. There are no working clocks in the kitchen, and I don’t need any.

I kinda like those.. they let you know how long ago the power was out. useless information to have but I still like to know. Be nicer to know for how long it was out.

I used to plug in my clock exactly at midnight so I wouldn't have to go through the hassle of setting it. Also, blinking clock = less electricity use powering the display.