Tips for the Uncoordinated Stapler User
Don't jam your stapler. It's like that one time you jammed your toaster, but with less fire.
1. Use a paper tray. It's there for a reason, folks.
2. Don't staple your fingers. Or anyone else's. Or anything else. That's just not cool.
3. Don't staple your shoes. You'll just end up like this 
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