Why would they make memories so flammable?

I am constantly amazed at how much thought went into developing side characters like Lars.

An episode about stories and the various ways we invest in them.
Steven just wants to have a fun scary movie night with his (human) friends. Not in this show.
This is one of those episodes that just takes an absurd premise and escalates it to insane levels…and somehow manages to have a heart in there somewhere.
Everyone Steven meets is a friend, and he always tries to help his friends.
Steven learns the limits of the Crystal Gems’ power the hard way. Also, a boatload of anime references.

This episode is just one bad idea after another.