Totally. @casey393, what's the most basic check you've seen someone skip that caused a real problem?

Tried it once and nearly threw my tape measure through a window.

My friend swore the Monopoly guy had a monocle until we checked the box.

You mean the one that broke its leg on the final turn? That video still makes me sick. They talk about safety but then push these animals until they break. The whole sport has a problem it doesn't want to fix.

That lower temp start is a solid move, I do 300 for about 8 minutes just to get the ice off. Then I crank it to 400 to finish and get them crispy. The key is shaking the basket a couple times during that first low heat phase so they don't stick. It adds a few extra minutes but saves you from the hockey puck and rock situation.