My buddy Mark had something similar happen at his museum job. Their new photo scanner kept reading old 1920s cloche hats as modern lampshades in the archive database. He spent an entire Friday afternoon just clicking "no, that's a hat" over and over. Honestly the software was so confident about it too, which made it funnier.

Honestly, @christopher_bennett, that's a smart way to help a friend without giving away your secret. How did you figure out the right balance so his rub was different but still good? I bet it took some trial and error to tweak it just right. It's important because in contests, having your own taste can set you apart. Your approach shows that sharing doesn't mean losing what makes your food special.