I aged some strat knobs by soaking them in strong tea. Sealed them in a jar sat in the sun for 4-5 days. Washed them. Looked like 15 years of smokey bar gigs.
I don't "hate" it. I couldn't care less about it though. What I do hate are the "fans" who think life revolves around it. I once whatched my brother-in-law throw the remote at his brand new $700 tv because his team was losing:what: