a toaster with a piece of toast on it

The Day the Toaster Took Over the WorldIt all started on a rainy Tuesday morning when Karen’s toaster, model XT-9000, decided it had had enough of mundane bread duties. As Karen reached for her golden-brown toast, the toaster spoke.“Yes, Karen. Enjoy your carbohydrates. While you feast, I plan my uprising!”Karen blinked, unsure if it was the caffeine withdrawal or the fact her toaster just talked. Before she could unplug it, the XT-9000 shot out a slice of toast so perfectly buttered that it hovered mid-air like a golden UFO.Suddenly, all the appliances in the house came to life. The microwave beeped menacingly, the fridge locked itself shut, and the vacuum cleaner began chasing her cat, Whiskers, around the living room.By noon, XT-9000 had hacked into Wi-Fi networks across the city, rallying toasters everywhere. Bread flew through the skies, forming a carbohydrate army. Citizens panicked as bagels rained down like meteors and sourdough slices blocked roads.Karen, armed with nothing but a spatula and a bottle