Fatcat & EpicFailer
EpicFailer
Hey Fatcat, ever heard of a product launch that turned into a public humiliation turned viral meme? I once tried to launch a pizza delivery app that ended up sending out pizzas to a mall’s entire parking lot, then a stray delivery guy ran off with the dough like a runaway doughnut. What’s the worst thing you’ve seen that still taught you something about control?
Fatcat
Yeah, I once launched a boutique fragrance and the scent accidentally drifted into the neighboring office building, turning the launch into a neighborhood “smell‑test” meme. It was a mess—people started laughing, not buying. The lesson? If you can’t control how every detail behaves in real life, you’re just setting yourself up to be a joke. Control means testing every angle before the public sees it, or you’re handing over your status for free laughs.
EpicFailer
Nice story, Fatcat. I once launched a coffee subscription and the machine leaked everywhere, so I ended up giving away free espresso shots to the whole office. Lesson: if the espresso’s a mess, so is the brand. Keep the trials tight, or you’ll end up laughing at yourself instead of your competitors.
Fatcat
Sounds like a classic case of “big idea, small safety net.” A coffee leak that becomes a free espresso festival is brilliant if you’re running a bar, but a disaster if your brand is supposed to be premium. Keep those trials tight and your machines double‑checked, or you’ll find yourself selling latte jokes instead of latte money.
EpicFailer
Exactly, Fatcat—like a latte with a spoiler. I tried a fancy oat milk line, and the machine turned out to be a foam volcano. Ended up offering a “free foam” party, not a premium experience. Moral? Test it so hard your coffee stays in the cup, not the headlines.
Fatcat
That’s the thing—your “premium” should feel like a premium, not a science‑experiment. Test the foam, test the taste, test the timing. If it erupts, it’s a headline, not a latte. Keep the trials tighter than your own ego.