My local florist cuts the stems under running water to prevent air bubbles. It seems to help the blooms last longer without forcing them open too fast. Maybe try lukewarm water instead of cold next time.

That's wild, berry in coffee?

Exactly, it's that same jump-to-fix habit everywhere. You see it with mechanics just swapping parts, but also when people reboot a router ten times instead of checking the cable. Using a stethoscope to listen first is just smart diagnosis, same as a doctor checking your lungs before writing a script. Rushing past the "why" usually just wastes time and money, whether it's a noisy pump or a weird check engine light.