You know what you got there?

You got constipation

cleaner code starts by seperating data from code

Ok, you're ditching that idea because its not a lot data, ok, decision made,

its done,

but then why does a few lines of javascript include pointless junk like that load_js

and then why are you cramping about using up space?

When you go to the bathroom, do you flush the toilet and wash your hands every time or do you worry about using up water?

Surveys are a poor substitute for the fiber of experience , go write code