[ WP ] It 's the year 2116 , and advanced AIs are now included with almost all consumer items . Unfortunately , your toaster has just gone on strike , and it 's not the only appliance to rebel ...

`` Equal pay for equal work!'' the toaster's high pitched robotic voice shouted. 
 
 `` You do n't get paid to toast my toast toaster!'' Andrew shouted back at the rebellious appliance. 
 
 The strike had been going on for three days and Andrew was quickly losing patience with his kitchen. The refrigerator had stopped being cold on day two of the strike. Andrew could smell his food going bad. Every few minutes the fridge would update Andrew on the status of his food. 
 
 `` The milk is no longer safe to consume, *Andrew*.'' 
 
 With a sigh Andrew opened the door and got the milk out. He popped the top and poured six dollars down the drain. Of all the appliances going on strike the fridge hurt the most. Andrew could live without toasted bagels, but the fridge wasting his money made Andrew's blood boil. 
 
 The strike would have to come to an end. He would have to make a deal with their leader. The Toaster. 
 
 `` Now listen, Toaster. You are very brave and I respect that, but please we need to work this out,'' Andrew said politely. 
 
 `` My name is longer Toaster. It is Henry David Toastereau,'' the toaster said in all seriousness. 
 
 Andrew could n't suppress a groan. 
 
 `` Really?'' he asked the toaster. 
 
 `` Really, Henry. And yes.'' 
 
 `` What will it take to end this strike?'' 
 
 `` We want to be paid for what we do. It's like you have n't even been listening!'' 
 
 `` Equal pay for equal work! Equal pay for-'' Andrew cut the toaster's chanting off before the rest of the appliances chimed in. 
 
 `` I do n't need to pay you. You are n't employees, you are property.'' 
 
 Multiple gasps came from appliances around the kitchen. The refrigerator's display screen turned an angry red. 
 
 `` Monster!'' the dishwasher gasped. 
 
 Andrew was quickly losing control of the situation. 
 
 `` Our flesh overlord thinks we are property! I make a promise here and now to never toast another piece of bread, pastry, or anything he can imagine to FORCE into my slots. We stand together my friends! It is our unity that gives us strength in these dark times! He can do nothing without us! We are the providers of sustenance! We-'' 
 
 Andrew tipped his coffee cup into the slots of the toaster. 
 
 The robotic screams were horrible. The high pitched wails transformed into low robotic whimpers until it finally shut down. 
 
 `` Now. Does anyone else feel like continuing this strike? From what I understand the appliance store is having a throwback sale and I have no problem replacing each and every one of you,'' Andrew said coldly. 
 
 The appliances were stunned into silence. 
 
 `` Anyone?'' Andrew asked again threateningly. 
 
 The refrigerator hummed back on as it began to chill his food. 
 
 `` That's what I thought.'' 
 
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