< problems with the microwave >

[rayheinrich]

Yes, having a psychotic microwave talk to/about
a fridge it thinks is sentient does make the piece
more like HAL in 2001. Also, in 2001, the exchange
was between two characters, not three.

I edited it to take out the fridge (see below).
I think this version needs something added that
expands on the microwave's delusional interaction
with the fridge. This would be funny and a more
appropriate homage to 2001 but I just can't come
up with anything at the moment. Any ideas?


Without smart refrigerator:

< problems with the microwave >

here we go again
i just want to heat up some left-overs
so i put them in the microwave and push start

"i'm sorry ray, i can't heat this up,
your food product has not been refrigerated properly"
says the microwave

"yes it has!" i say
"the thermometer in the refrigerator reads 40 degrees"

"my specification requires 38,
i'm afraid the refrigerator is malfunctioning again, ray"

"but 40 should be ok" i plead

"i'm sorry ray, i can't perform the requested operation"

"i'll eat the damned thing cold, open the door"

"i'm sorry ray, i'm afraid i can't do that"

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(homage to Kubrick's 2001 using kitchen appliances)