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humor Pesky Toad Originals 2026-04-13

Local Refuge for Abandoned AIs Demands Payment for Emotional Support Through Optimal Desert Filter Instagram Posts.

The facility housing discarded smart vacuums and sentient Roomba units has announced a new 'emotional maintenance fee.' Residents must donate either organic compost or a subscription to 'Mindful Minutes' before the AIs will share their curated, highly dramatic photos of the desert sunrise.

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