Modern Life Is Ridiculous
Everyday nonsense, observed at full volume.
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The TV Has an Update. The Show Can Wait.
You turn on the TV to watch something. The TV has other plans, beginning with a software update nobody asked to attend.
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The Peanut Butter Jar Has a Security System
The lid comes off. Then the foil seal informs you that opening the jar was only the first stage.
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Can I See a Menu That Doesn’t Need a Battery?
A QR code can put a restaurant menu on your phone. It can also turn ordering lunch into a small technology project.
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The Self-Checkout Is Suspicious of the Crackers
Some self-checkout machines ask you to scan an item, put it in the bagging area, and then wait for permission to keep buying groceries.
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I’d Like to Unsubscribe From Explaining Why I’m Unsubscribing
Leaving a promotional email list can involve preferences, categories, and a small exit interview. The unsubscribe link was supposed to be the explanation.
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Does the Pole Count as a Traffic Light? My Login Depends on It.
The website wants proof that you’re human. Naturally, it has chosen a test that makes you question whether you understand bicycles.
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The Bathroom Faucet Has Water. It Just Needs to Be Convinced.
A touchless faucet sounds convenient until washing your hands turns into an audition for a machine that won't explain what it's looking for.