The True Cost of a Stapler
According to our highly scientific research, the true cost of a stapler can be broken down into three main categories:
- Initial Purchase Price (I.P.P.): $5.99
- Opportunity Cost (O.C.): The cost of your sanity, lost to the endless search for the stapler jammed in the supply closet
- Hidden Cost (H.C.): The cost of the therapy sessions needed to deal with the trauma of stapling-related stress
For a grand total of... (dramatic pause) ...$13.99!
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Side Effects of Stapler Use:
- Excessive stapling can lead to:
- Stapler-induced stress disorder (S.I.S.D.)
- Stapler-fueled anxiety (S.F.A.)
- Stapler-related tendonitis (S.R.T.)