Once upon a time in college, I got so frustrated about losing my picks (when I actually used them) that I bought two dozen picks and just threw them all over my dorm room... So, whenever I would lose one and I would start looking, I would find one.

This is probably ultimately why adapted more of a finger/hybrid picking style... I don't rage when I can't find a pick anymore and I haven't bought any for a few years. Still have an unopened bag of Yellow Tortex's in my case.