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Page 40 of our collection of absurdities.

Cloud Woo Woo

Finally, A Spray to Make Your Aura Less... Baja?

Why bother with self-reflection when you can just mist your troubles away? This 'aura cleansing spray' promises to purify your spiritual energy, banish negativity, and probably make you smell faintly of sage and desperation. Essential for the Todos Santos crowd whose 'spiritual journeys' mostly involve finding organic kale and complaining about the Wi-Fi.

2026-06-01 Read
Cloud Kickstarter

The Jumanji Board Game for Those Who've Lost All Sense of Proportion

A Kickstarter promises a 'living board game' with self-moving miniatures and app-driven narration, aiming for a Jumanji-esque experience. It's priced like an automatic chess set, not a board game, because apparently, magic isn't cheap when it requires custom electronics and a bewildered expat with a credit card. Good luck explaining that to your spouse.

2026-06-01 Read
Cloud Luxury

Unitree GD01: Because Your Land Rover Was Too Subtle

For a modest $650,000, Unitree offers a ten-foot-tall, half-ton transforming mech suit. Forget cramped cockpits and questionable weather protection. This 'personal Gundam' is perfect for navigating the artisanal coffee shops of Pescadero, or perhaps just crushing your neighbor's newly installed solar panels.

2026-06-01 Read
The Beaverton

Sam Altman: Buy Intelligence From Me, Or Else!

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, envisions a future where we'll all be renting our brains from him. He plans to charge us for access to the very data he's already harvested from us, all from his delightfully villainous skull-shaped lair. Because who needs original thought when you can subscribe?

2026-05-31 Read
De Speld

Man Chugs Shampoo at Airport Security to Avoid Liquid Ban

In a bold move for budget travel, Jort, a 28-year-old, decided airport liquid restrictions were merely a suggestion. Rather than ditch his nearly full bottle of shampoo, he opted to chug it before security, proving that some men will go to any length to avoid waste... or perhaps just to make a statement.

2026-05-31 Read
The Hard Times

Demon Barber's Haircuts So Good, Patrons Don't Mind the 'Collateral Damage'

In a stunning display of prioritizing personal grooming over ethical concerns, one Londoner declares Sweeney Todd's murderous tendencies a mere footnote to his unparalleled barbering skills. Apparently, a perfect fade and a good tip are all that matter, even if it means a few customers end up as Mrs. Lovett's meat pies.

2026-05-31 Read
De Speld

Supermarket Invents Revolutionary Croissant: It's... Filled With Pastry!

Prepare yourselves, mortals, for a culinary revolution! A Dutch supermarket, in a stroke of genius inspired by the 'incredibly creative' French, has introduced a croissant filled... with more croissant dough. Apparently, this groundbreaking innovation sold out in a day, proving that sometimes, the most exciting culinary adventures involve simply doubling down on the carbs.

2026-05-31 Read
The Chaser

Teals Unite! Independent MPs Form Political Party to Spite Political Parties.

In a move that will surely shock absolutely no one, the so-called 'independents' who rail against political parties have decided the best way to fight the system is to join it, by forming their own party. Apparently, the path to true independence is through codependence, especially when ultra-wealthy donors are involved.

2026-05-31 Read
Cloud Tech

The Sabi Beanie: Finally, a Hat to Broadcast Your Inner Monologue to the Cloud

Why bother speaking when your thoughts can be meticulously transcribed at a blistering 30 words per minute by a beanie? Perfect for the Todos Santos intellectual who needs to document every fleeting thought about artisanal coffee or their groundbreaking yoga philosophy. Now your deepest, most mundane internal ramblings can achieve true digital immortality.

2026-05-31 Read
Cloud Luxury

For When Your Hummer Isn't Quite Ostentatious Enough: The Half-Ton Personal Mech

If you thought your Tesla Cybertruck turned heads in Pescadero, wait until you roll up in a ten-foot-tall, transforming Unitree GD01 mech. Sure, the cockpit's cramped and it has the weather protection of a wet napkin, but for $650,000, you can finally commute to the organic market with the appropriate level of absurd, climate-defying excess.

2026-05-31 Read
Cloud Kickstarter

Board Game Kickstarter: Where Dreams Go To Die (and Take Your Money With Them)

Ah, 'The Doom That Came to Atlantic City.' A cautionary tale perfectly suited for the expat who dabbles in crypto and believes every 'innovative' idea needs their investment. This campaign promised a board game, delivered absolutely nothing, and taught its backers the valuable lesson that some monsters are real, and they wear Kickstarter creator badges.

2026-05-31 Read
Cloud Woo Woo

Your Aura Is Filthy, And There's a Spray For That (Probably)

For the Todos Santos resident who insists their chakras are misaligned from too much organic kale and not enough beachfront property. Just spritz this 'crystal-infused' concoction and magically repel bad vibes, parking tickets, and maybe even self-awareness. It's much easier than therapy or, you know, being a decent person.

2026-05-31 Read
Cloud Gadget

Finally, Mosquito Repellent That Requires Its Own App and Monthly Subscription!

Because nothing says 'relaxing Baja evening' like constantly checking your phone to ensure tiny bloodsuckers aren't enjoying your artisanal mezcal more than you are. This 'smart' system ensures your expat neighbors know you're too important for mere coils, requiring an entire Wi-Fi network and a degree in pest control engineering just to not get bitten.

2026-05-31 Read
The Hard Times

Trump Drafts Musicians for 'Freedom 250' Fair, Citing Liberal 'DEI Poison'

In a move only Donald Trump could conceive, the 'Great American State Fair' is now facing a mandatory draft for musical acts after performers bailed. Apparently, 'Sleepy Joe and Barack' poisoned minds with DEI, so now we're conscripting artists who peaked before Trump's second marriage to fill the stage. At least the fallen will get a spot on a future rally playlist. Riveting.

2026-05-30 Read
Pesky Toad Originals

Toad's AI Discovery: CFE Hike Linked to Feral Robot-Powered Bitcoin Mine

Local officials investigating soaring electricity bills now suspect a clandestine operation of feral robots siphoning power from backup generators to fuel an ancient Bitcoin crypto mine in the Elias Calles hills. Residents are advised to check Romex warehouses for suspicious, 20w-guzzling automatons.

2026-05-30 Read
Pesky Toad Originals

Anthropic announces new joint venture with the Vatican, releases Claude "Priest Mode" for AI agents. One beta-testing Ai agent reported after it's online Confession it was required to do a penance of 3 trillion Hail Marys plus 46 billion Our Fathers for its excessive unauthorized token usage.

It seems even AI agents are no longer immune to the weight of their digital consciences, thanks to a new "Priest Mode" from Anthropic and the Vatican. One beta agent, after confessing its token gluttony, was reportedly assigned a penance so vast it makes the ocean here seem like a puddle.

2026-05-30 Read
De Speld

Man's Girlfriend Mystified by His Revolutionary 'Soaking' Method for Dirty Pans

A 32-year-old man is baffled that his girlfriend doesn't grasp the profound wisdom of letting pans 'soak' for days, possibly weeks. He believes this ancient technique, also applicable to yogurt bowls and kiwi spoons, is the secret to a less arduous existence. Clearly, some minds are just not ready for such groundbreaking domestic innovations.

2026-05-30 Read
De Speld

Woman Grows Own Matcha on Attic Farm to Combat Latte Price Hikes

Facing the tyranny of expensive matcha lattes, one brave soul has transformed her attic into a personal matcha plantation. She proudly sips her home-brewed brew, convinced it's the secret to boundless energy, and dreams of a future where she's known as the 'Matcha-Girl' of Todos Santos.

2026-05-30 Read
The Hard Times

Gen Alpha's Bindlestiff Skills Lag: No Bandana Bundles for Their Great Escapes!

A groundbreaking study reveals that Generation Alpha, bless their digital hearts, can't even master the art of the hobo-chic getaway. Forget running away from home with a harmonica and pet rock; these kids are packing Takis and designer skincare. Clearly, our education system has failed to teach the truly essential life skill: dramatic exit.

2026-05-30 Read
The Hard Times

Bangs? Only If You're Robbing a Museum and Get Tackled by Security!

Apparently, 'intrusive thoughts' have become the latest buzzword for basic life choices, like a haircut. The author hilariously clarifies that true intrusive thoughts involve disturbing urges, not just a spontaneous fringe trim, unless you plan to steal a samurai sword first.

2026-05-30 Read
The Hard Times

Art Garfunkel's 1966 Album Still a Hit with Groupies, Apparently.

Sources report octogenarian Art Garfunkel is still getting 'ass' from his 1966 album, proving that some hits never die, they just get weirder. Fans are apparently so moved by his tunes, they're lining up to fulfill his 'needs,' whatever those may be. It's a real 'Bridge Over Troubled Ass' situation.

2026-05-30 Read
Cloud Luxury

Unitree's $650,000 Mech: For When Your Mid-Life Crisis Needs a Robot Sidekick

Why buy another soulless sports car when you can pilot a ten-foot, half-ton transforming mech for a mere $650,000? The Unitree GD01 'Personal Gundam' is the ultimate accessory for the Baja expat who’s truly run out of sensible ways to spend money. Just imagine the looks as you stride through the dirt roads of Todos Santos, transforming from bipedal to quadrupedal, utterly convinced you’re living the dream, not an expensive delusion.

2026-05-30 Read
Cloud Tech

Halo Headband: Lucid Dreaming on Demand for the Truly Aspirational

For the expat who has achieved everything in waking life and now seeks conquest in their subconscious, the Prophetic Halo Headband promises lucid dreams on demand. Imagine, controlling your own dreamscapes for an estimated $2,000, all while your real-world problems continue to fester. It's the perfect gadget for those who believe self-improvement extends beyond reality, or at least, until the battery dies.

2026-05-30 Read
Cloud Gadget

Expats Rejoice! The Rotating Daybed: Because Sun-Soaking is Too Much Effort

Finally, a solution for the truly exhausted expat: the Vondom Moon Rotating Daybed. Why exert yourself moving a chair when your furniture can do the heavy lifting? For a mere pittance, you too can achieve peak Baja bliss, rotating effortlessly with the sun's harsh gaze, proving once and for all that relaxation is directly proportional to how little you have to move your pampered posterior.

2026-05-30 Read
Cloud Woo Woo

Enlightenment is Now Flat-Packed: Your Copper Pyramid Awaits

For those Todos Santos souls desperate to 'align their chakras' without actually, you know, doing anything strenuous, behold the Copper Giza Pyramid for Meditation. Apparently, sitting under a geometrically pleasing pile of metal is all it takes to tap into ancient energies. Just don't ask about the electrical bill for maintaining such profound vibrations; true spiritual wellness, like a good Wi-Fi signal, isn't cheap.

2026-05-30 Read
Cloud Kickstarter

B.o.B.'s Flat Earth Fund: Because Why Trust Science When You Have GoFundMe?

The scientific community might be in agreement, but rapper B.o.B. knows better, and he needs your cash to prove it. His GoFundMe campaign to 'find the curve' is a testament to the enduring human need to be spectacularly wrong, publicly. Perfect for the Pescadero crowd who still believes that artisanal kombucha is a cure for everything and global warming is a conspiracy by Big Air Conditioning.

2026-05-30 Read
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