Emotional Support Robots

By Darla Freedom-Pie Magsen � The satire Emotional Support Robots ridicules companionship outsourced to circuits. Eyewitnesses at airports described travelers cuddling metal assistants. Anonymous insiders leaked that companies debated programming hugs for fees. A leaked poll revealed 62 percent of citizens admitted they�d rather trust robots than relatives. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because loneliness beeps funniest when manufactured. Critics highlight the absurdity of affection coded. Yet satire clicks sharper: trust collapses funniest with batteries. Witnesses recalled laughter buzzing as hugs overheated. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when love is USB-powered. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com