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Wacky Gadgets, Tangled Lights, and Minty Mishaps: A Funny News Fix for Friday the 13th


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Welcome to Funny News Fix, where we turn headlines into punchlines! I'm your host Charlie, and today is Friday the 13th of December, 2024. Spoooooky! Just kidding, the only scary thing today is my attempt at holiday decorating.

Speaking of scary, have you heard about the new AI-powered personal shopping assistant that's making waves? It's supposed to pick out the perfect gifts based on your loved ones' social media posts. My mom tried it, and somehow it recommended getting my dad - who's a retired accountant - a unicycle and juggling lessons. The AI apparently confused his love of balance sheets with actual balancing acts!

You know what's really been grinding my gears lately? Smart home devices. Yesterday, my voice assistant got into an argument with my smart thermostat. I said "Hey, set the temperature to 70," and somehow ended up with 7 alarms set for tomorrow at 70 different times. I'm pretty sure my toaster is now plotting revenge for being left out of the conversation.

And can we talk about holiday decorating in December? My neighbors have gone full Clark Griswold with their Christmas lights display. It's so bright, astronauts on the International Space Station are using it for navigation. Meanwhile, I tried to put up some simple string lights and somehow managed to gift wrap myself instead. Pro tip: if you need to call the fire department to get untangled from your own decorations, you're probably doing it wrong.

You know what I've noticed? Everything is peppermint flavored right now. I accidentally grabbed a peppermint flavored protein shake this morning. Let me tell you, mint-chocolate-beef is NOT the breakfast of champions. My breath smelled like a candy cane having an identity crisis.

Before I wrap up today's show - see what I did there? Holiday pun! - remember that whether you're battling smart home devices, tangled in Christmas lights, or accidentally drinking festive protein shakes, you're not alone. We're all in this wonderfully weird world together.

This is Charlie from Funny News Fix, reminding you that laughter is the best medicine, unless you have a broken rib, then please seek actual medical attention. Thanks for listening!

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