Was the air compressor running when he decided it was the enemy?

Honestly, this debate pops up every time someone picks up a paintbrush. If your first coat went on smooth and dust-free, skipping the sanding between coats is perfectly reasonable. I've painted miles of trim without that step and it still looks great years later. Just be smart about it, because if you have drips or a rough spot, you'll regret not taking two minutes to sand it down. But for most kitchen trim, your friend saved himself a boring weekend for no real downside.

That valve incident makes you question all automation, right?

Ugh, what a mess to clean up!

Always have a browser tab open for quick searches during fandom chats. It lets you quietly confirm a voice actor or release year before committing to a wrong detail. That habit has saved me from looking clueless more times than I can count.