I don't know if someone promised me the best stuff ever and I knew for a fact they had to keep their word (to put it on the same premise as pain) then I'd probably take it. I mean pain sucks and is terrible but stuff is stuff, and stuff is awesome.
I think they are probably pretty equal depending on context and the person. Stuff like this is so motivated by the person and context, no clear answer can be arrived at.
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"intention doesn't matter? clearly your cashier degree did not require a law course." - ND to Joyrock on the legality of drinking a soda before paying