so ridiculously spot on, I'm serious, that I giggle like a little girl at this exhibit of 580 to 1 reduction! (maybe I chortle more than giggle... whatever)

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that is such effing fantastic demonstration of confidence and moderate pride (my term, not their ego, I got total respect) in the simple perfected capabilities of the products they stand behind...

Wow. Thanks to Big Mike at Marlin Crawler for tipping me to this video!

https://www.marlincrawler.com/

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