That "graceful near-tumble" is no joke. My buddy Mark tried using adjustable ones on a deck job. A leg gave way mid-reach, he went sideways and cracked two ribs on the rail. He won't touch them now, says the locking pins feel cheap.

Seen this everywhere now. People just trust the screen without a second thought. Basic checks are becoming a lost art.

Watched a friend's dog get totally confused because her kids kept sneaking it table scraps after she said no. The dog didn't know the rule anymore and just started begging from everyone, which made training backslide. They all had to agree on one clear "no people food" rule before the dog finally settled down.

Yeah that's the worst when it's supposed to be a joke but it actually stings. My brother makes fun of my shelf full of moisturizers constantly. They just don't get that it's actually important.

Was the guilt worth it for that smile?