Join us on a journey through the evolution of Python packaging, where we'll untangle the web of tools and formats that have shaped Python development. From the humble beginnings of Eggs to the sophisticated elegance of Poetry, this talk is a tribute to the ingenuity of the Python community. Along the way, we'll nod to Conda's cameo, recognising its unique contribution to making scientific packages more accessible. This story is for anyone who's ever wondered about the magic behind pip install and why packaging is so hard to get right in the Python world.