Did your buddy let you borrow that setup after showing you the numbers, or was it just a tease? I made the jump a few years back and honestly my temps dropped more than I expected, but my wallet still hasn't forgiven me. Worth it on hot summer days when my old cooler sounded like a jet engine taking off, though.

The "scissor cut instead of shredded" part really got me. I've noticed lately that everyone's in such a hurry to finish things fast that we forget the slower way is often just better done. Same thing with things like hand washing dishes or taking stairs, you end up appreciating the routine more.

Man, that is brutal. Your phone basically turned a fun night into a group project on tax law. I hope the actual taco night happened anyway, because that's the only way to recover from something like that.