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humor Pesky Toad Originals 2026-05-05

Our AI Says: Cerritos Robot Surfing Championships Halted Over 'Algorithm Carbon Footprint' Concerns.

The much-anticipated First International Robot Surfing Championships in Cerritos are indefinitely postponed. Disgruntled yoga retreat workers, citing the 'unacceptable energetic burden' of competitive AI algorithms and potential disturbance to ancient toad mating rituals, successfully petitioned for an environmental impact review. Organizers are now exploring 'mindful code' alternatives.

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