Just pictured myself trying to explain to the cashier why I'm buying a pool noodle in December. They'd think I've lost my mind planning a pool party in a snowstorm. Your pipe insulator idea is way more legit, like I'm actually doing serious home repair stuff. Might even get a respectful nod from the pros in line behind me.

My old boss in Nevada made us buy our own replacements. That was a rough month.

My buddy got hit with $200 in late fees from his old cable company after a bank switch. He recorded the call where they said the account was clear, sent them the audio file, and they wiped the whole thing clean.