The next time I want an upgrade to my coffee brewing equipment, I think that I'll try to wangle a visit from Tom Hanks. Apparently, when he sees a dirty espresso machine he buys a new one. Just kidding. North America's favorite actor visited the White House Press Corps recently and saw that they'd been negligent with the care of his gift. So, like a father who notices that his sons have been abusing his tools, he does what anyone in that situation would do.
Did he bitch and moan- no?
Did he whine? (He does whine really well) - "C'mon guys, these things are expensive."
No, he didn't do that either. He politely mentioned that they're supposed to be cleaned, more than occasionally, and then went out and bought them a new one.
So if you're having
Tom Hanks over for supper, then invite him into the kitchen and show him your dirty espresso machine. Who knows? You might get lucky. It will probably have a note and cleaning instructions attached so be warned.
Kidding aside. If you weren't already favorite actor I'd put you up on the top of the list.