Wait, you actually brought a wrench down?

Actually it's still burning fossil fuels, just with extra steps. Not sure how clean that process really is when you look at the full picture.

A stranger really knew about dishwasher drain hoses? And that was all it took?

After your cabbage ceiling disaster, I STILL think airlocks are unnecessary extra stuff. Just loosen the lid for a second each day to let gas out. That method has worked for my ferments for years without any mess. It's way simpler than setting up another piece of equipment you have to clean.

Ever feel like you're giving notes on a rough draft instead of writing the book? I mean, it saved you an hour on boilerplate but blew the core function. That's the thing. You still have to know the whole story to fix its weird plot holes. It's like having a helper who's great at fetching coffee but keeps putting salt in it instead of sugar. You still gotta taste everything.