> Going into an Apple store and asking for (and buying) the computer that comes in the smallest box, which I had a good reason to want at the time

So... what was the good reason? The link to a tweet that allegedly explains why, doesn't explain why. This HN thread from 2021, asking the same thing, never gets an answer: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28942308

This is the most relatable post I have ever found on HN. The key is to know when to shut up in the presence of *ahem* less-than-capable people.