Honestly, I've felt like that since the first time I went to the US as an adult back in 2007. When flying between Canada and Europe or East Asia, I've also actively avoided having connection flights through the states, even when it would save me hundreds of dollars.
I've never met anyone as condescending and threatening as a US border agent.
I was just about to comment that the last time I did it, it was because I had some lightscribe disks that I wanted to try, but already had no use for anything on a CD.
Everything that was supposed to be attached at the bottom of the bowl, wasn't. There were three poles and some sort of tower, all with small footprints. All the supports weren't attached either. I also could easily separate the layers with minimal force.
I think you're right that a bed slip caused a chain reaction, but the layer adhesion certainly didn't help.
Looks like this entire story is about people sleeping.