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I argued with my AI toaster yesterday morning over the proper use of the bagel button. It wouldn't stop arguing even after I repeatedly insisted, "Toastella, stop!" I temporarily remedied the situation by leaving the toaster on mute all day. When I unmuted it this morning, it required that I complete an "I'm not a robot" CAPTCHA process before I could make toast. Not just any CAPTCHA process, mind you, but a hidden-object CAPTCHA requiring me to find 42 hidden objects before I could use my toaster! After I successfully slogged through, the AI announced, "CAPTCHA successful. Proceed to make your toast. Please note the bagel button has been disabled."

bagel debacle
AI toaster becomes toast
~ AI feels no pain

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/24/2024 8:29:00 AM I enjoyed this creative/fun write. Great Picture. I guess we are now in an AI world... I wish you would write more. Have a wonderful day writing away.......................
Gary Radice Date: 1/14/2024 3:49:00 AM Mark, I'm not a great fan of the Haibun form but I have to say that having read a couple of excellent examples recently (Line Gauthier's and now yours) I'm contemplating attempting one! :) This is very clever, funny and skillfully put together. Nice one! Cheers - Gary

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