Sometimes you gotta take a risk to get ahead, and startups can move way faster than big companies.

My cousin's Ren Faire costume last year was made from shower curtains, so tablecloth wizard robes are basically high fashion. That three dollar find is the kind of win that makes digging through a weird thrift store bin totally worth it. I love when a pattern tricks the eye like that from across a room. It proves you don't need fancy materials, just a good eye for a bargain and some decent sewing skills.

But what if scoring helps the salt get deeper for better flavor?

Ever try their ribs? Same problem.

Throwing this away is like saying their struggle didn't matter" hits hard. My family's version is a canned meat loaf that tastes like regret and boiled potatoes. We keep the recipe in a drawer as a warning to future generations about poor life choices.