Costco

Costco is like that friend who shows up at every party with a giant taco platter and a 72-pack of toilet paper. Sure, you may not need ten pounds of cheese at once, but when you're hosting a party, who else can you count on? The charm lies in the membership—like paying your entrance fee to the club of bulk buys and gourmet samples. And let’s face it, nothing beats the thrill of pushing around a flatbed cart stuffed with enough snacks to last a lifetime. But then, the inevitable horror: you forget your membership card at home, and suddenly you're the outsider staring longingly from the entrance. What a tragedy. Costco may not be a classic winner of any reality show, but in the big box store league, it’s the giant you can’t help but root for, flaws and all.