To answer this question, one must first know the definition of the tragic hero. A tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle is a character who is noble in nature, has a tragic flaw and discovers his fate by his own actions.
So, do sprinkles expire? When properly stored, the shelf life of sprinkles past their sell by date or other printed date is ... This is regardless if they are open or unopened, as long as they have been sealed and stored properly. Sprinkles are good for 3 years beyond the code stamped on the bottle. Betty Crocker brand (actually made by Signature Brands) uses a code on the side of the plastic container instead of a use by date.
According to the USDA, you should store butter in its wrapper in the fridge and keep butter out only for 10 to 15 minutes before using, but some cooks will use butter after leaving it out for a week.