Hitchcock's Staple Principle: The stapler runs out of staples only while you are trying to staple something.

It's a phenomenon that has plagued office workers for decades, a source of frustration and despair that seems to defy explanation. Hitchcock's Staple Principle, as it has come to be known, states that the stapler runs out of staples only while you are trying to staple something. It's a cruel twist of fate that has left many to wonder if there's a sinister force at work, deliberately sabotaging their efforts to bind important documents together. According to eyewitnesses, the principle seems to hold true across the board, with staplers of all makes and models falling prey to the great staple shortage at the most inopportune moments. "I was in the middle of a critical project, trying to meet a tight deadline, when suddenly the stapler refused to cooperate," said Jane Smith, a marketing specialist. "I had just inserted a sheet of paper and was about to staple it when the stapler just... stopped working. It was like it knew I needed it most." Similar stories have been emerging from offices across the country, with many attributing the phenomenon to a combination of bad luck and poor timing. However, some experts believe that there may be more to it than meets the eye. "It's not just a matter of chance," said Dr. Emily Chen, a psychologist who has studied the phenomenon. "There's a psychological component at play here, a sense of anticipation and expectation that can actually influence our perception of reality. When we're trying to staple something, we're in a state of heightened awareness, and our brains are more prone to misinterpretation and误识 mistakes." Whatever the explanation, one thing is clear: Hitchcock's Staple Principle is a reality that offices everywhere would do well to prepare for. So the next time you reach for the stapler, be sure to check the staple supply first - you never know when the principle might strike again.