Isn't the whole point of a joke to not see the punch coming?

Is 40 miles really that big a deal when it's freezing out?

Pineapple juice is a solid reset but the reason it works is the acidity, not some magic in the fruit. That nail polish smell means your starter went way too far into the boozy/acetone zone because the yeast burned through the flour and had nothing left but its own waste. A splash of juice drops the pH fast and knocks the bad stuff back so the good wild yeast can get a foothold again. You can get the same effect with a little bit of lemon juice or even just a pinch of citric acid if you have it in the pantry. The real fix long term is feeding it more often and keeping it a bit thicker so it doesn't get that hungry. But yeah, using juice as a one time rescue is a legit old trick, you're just not late.