User blog comment:Lancer1289/Beta Wrap Up Post/@comment-2088100-20101006022715/@comment-217683-20101006045643

Just goes to show that an old adage, much used in the Air Force community, is still true.

"You can't polish a turd."

(Also, the related adage, oft quoted by T.I.s [that's "Drill Sergeants to you civilians] to young trainees in MBT: "What is this?!? Did you polish your boots with a turd?!?!?) (emphasis in original) :P