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.
Unless you need softened, room temperature butter on a daily basis, keep your butter in the refrigerator to extend its life. Butter will last as long as one month after the sell-by date on the package if kept continuously refrigerated. To further guarantee freshness, do not store your butter in the refrigerator door, where it is subject to greater temperature variations.