This is so bizarre of a scenario.

I thought you were putting your noodles into your measuring cup of water because you don’t own any bowls. Or a stovetop or a pot. Why are the noodles dry in the end?

I also like how you describe it as “the alternative”, as if obviously, this is what a normal human being would do.

…and I just noticed the noodles are still in the cup they came in.

My only deduction is that your kitchen consists solely of cupboards, measuring cups, and a microwave. Likely no utensils, as they could cause similar catastrophes.