Definitely both of those things. If anybody wants proof of my 20-something stupidty, they'll have to come over to my house and ask me to pull out a bunch of paper-based media called "photo albums." That's too much work for today's snowflakes. Heh.
I think the best container for foods like this would be similar to a toothpaste tube. Squeeze it out where you want it, slap down the bread. No need to dirty up the cutlery at all.
I'd just rather use a photo id card with a swipey stripe on the back. Something I could have deactivated quickly if it got stolen, much like a credit card.
This is fun stuff! There's a definite "hold my beer and watch this" element that makes chemistry fun. Yes, the math matters, but it's the explosions that keep students going.
I hope this push for manual does take off. In addition to reducing texting while driving, it might also introduce more people to how enjoyable it is to actually operate a vehicle, to enjoy driving rather than just seeing it as a way to get from Point A to Point B.