Toothpaste Squeezer

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Here's the deal, folks. I've taken a fresh look at the original design and I'm not just giving it a makeover, I'm completely rebuilding it from scratch. The middle piece was getting all the pressure, and let me tell you, it was going to break under the weight of being printed vertically. Now, I couldn't figure out how to print this thing horizontally without supports, so I've come up with a new design that addresses the original issue head-on. It uses a much larger middle piece to distribute the strain evenly, and it's got toothpaste support on both sides, keeping it upright as can be. But here's the thing: this redesign isn't as tight-fitting as the original, which means it reduces the pressure on the print even further. Now, I know what you're thinking - if you squeeze the bottom part hard enough, the toothpaste will flow back up. But let me tell you, that's not going to happen unless you're trying to make it happen. So, scale this thing up to suit your needs and print it with a brim standing up. And don't worry, I've got your back - I've even added a second version that's a little bit more snug than the first.