MAH SHIZ BOROKE HUNTING KRILL!!! SHOE PULLED OUT EVADING HUNGRY HARP SEAL!!!

EDIT:
I got these new on sponsorship in 1996, first generation TIME ATAC carbons. They've outlasted at least six bikes (including a mountain tandem), four or five pairs of shoes, countless pairs of cleats, took me through big rides on three continents, and have been ridden practically every day on fixed-commuter duty for the past 2 years.

The one time they were overhauled in 2005 the insides still looked awesome. Even the grease was still in good shape.
I wish all parts were made this well.

I was at the Chinatown side of the Manhattan Bridge yesterday when my foot flew out of the pedal. I thought my cleat was just really worn: