That first hour is just part of the learning curve, honestly.

Oh man, that's the worst! It's like appliances have a sixth sense for when you hit record. My neighbor's leaf blower has ruined more takes than I can count.

Honestly that's a cool point about the fear of a fail. I realized I do the same thing with my sourdough, sticking to the exact same steps like a safety net. My nephew asked why we never put weird stuff in it, like olives or cheese, and it just clicked that I was more scared of a bad loaf than excited for a good new one.

My local shop in Denver had a similar thing happen last year, and it really does hurt the store. I mean, @avery305, it's not just about the free stuff, it's about the only day a year some people even go to a comic shop. The owner builds up that day to bring in new customers, and when it falls apart, those people might never come back. It feels awful for the owner who worked hard, and it's a big deal for the community that shows up. That kind of letdown can mess with a small business for a long time.

Been there, it's the worst.