In that vein, a friend once calculated whether the time saved by not brushing his teeth would be offset by the cost of dentist visits later.<p>I don&#x27;t remember the conclusion, but after I reminded him that female attention would likely drop off in proportion to bad breath, he decided against testing the idea.<p>Seriously man, it&#x27;s <i>food</i>. We all have to eat, what is so important that you can&#x27;t give up a couple hours a week towards cooking good food and leisurely eating it. Your entire life doesn&#x27;t have to revolve around the almighty Opportunity Cost.