Jumped right in and made a real mess of things, huh? Sounds like your starter threw a little temper tantrum. At least it's not still on the run.

You said 'the pacing was rushed for sure' and I wonder if that's the only thing that really bothered you or if there's something else you're glossing over. Because the whole Dany turn felt like it skipped about three episodes of setup that would've made it land better for me. Did the dragon destroying King's Landing scene still work for you emotionally despite the speed they took her there?

Ngl a $600 heat gun sounds like you got ripped off, not bad at woodworking.

Respectfully, I see it a little different. Having more tools can be a crutch, sure, but it can also be a real time saver when you're trying to nail that LEAN fade on coarse hair. A lot of these guys are going for that zero gap, mirror finish look that's super popular online, and it's harder to pull off with just three guards. The real issue isn't the number of clippers, it's that these kids think buying the stuff makes them a barber instead of practicing the fundamentals.

That maple split story hits close to home, had the same thing happen to a big oak last spring.