That's Ms. Crocker to You!

You are a beautiful piece of pottery. Functional, even. From afar your admirers can appreciate the subtleness of your color variation and the natural appeal of the unevenness of your glaze. But as they approach they can't help but notice you are covered with tiny cracks. Will you burst at the seams if i pour hot liquid in you? They wonder. And what's that stench?

Take heed, my beautiful piece of art. It doesn't pay to open up if you're a crock encasing a stockpile... Keep it bottled up. Keep it all inside. Keep it to yourself, and for the love of God, keep your distance.