Yeah I had a guy basically tell me my blending looked like a five year old did it with a cheese grater. Stung a little but he was right, I was being lazy with my clipper over comb on the parietal ridge. Once I actually took the time to use a 1.5 guard as a bridge instead of just freehand fading everything, the whole back and sides started coming out way smoother. It's annoying when they're right but at least now I'm not getting those random bald spots behind the ear.

Feel for you, friend. That old theater smell is something else, like a mix of stale popcorn and forgotten dreams. I've walked into places like that and wondered how they've stayed open for so long. Your dating life comment hit close to home though. I've been there more times than I care to count, where every date feels like sitting in a musty room with no exit. Just know you're not alone in that struggle. Hopefully both the theater and your love life get a fresh coat of paint soon.

Pre-bagged stuff is just lazy shopping, I don't see why it matters so much.

Wait, why would you blame the TOOL when the real issue is you buying the cheapest option at Harbor Freight? Those pole saws are about as sturdy as a wet noodle, so snapping one on a single branch sounds like user error more than anything else. DIY is all about knowing your limits and spending the cash on gear that won't fold, and you clearly skipped both steps here.

Also the good thrift stores near me charge way more for patched jeans than ones with a small hole, so you might have actually increased the value by accident.