It’s not a miracle, time saving device.

They tend to be businesses that see a lot of fraud, so they are deemed to be risky.

I would say that it’s more likely because of social media.  Everyone with a device is connected 24/7 to their friends. 

I nominate Nihilanth from the first half-life game.

For the non-griefers, the mk2 is the grinders dream. Yeah, it’s not as fast as a buzzard or sparrow, but the maneuverability and ability to land and take off in very tight places makes it perfect for any sort of heist prep or cargo mission.

The gas station near my house that I hit up a few times a week for a jolt of caffeine sells a ton of these.

The gun used:

as long as Lewis Black is Mr. Resetti

Same - except it was the other side. Had no idea that Brian Cox was doing McDonald’s ads as I’ve never seen any of them.

“Just me and Eudora Welty”

As foretold:

I read the article - but hiding your clutter, rather than getting rid of it, doesn’t solve the overall problem.

This is exactly the case. What you end up with is storage bins of clothes that don’t fit, of gadgets you aren’t using, and of knick-knacks and souvenirs that aren’t reminding you of anything since they’re in a bin.

or the energy the food produces, like the human battery pods from The Matrix

25 years ago? Hmm, lots of possibilities for a late 70s car to give the restomod treatment...

“Ran when last parked”

You could also give an honorable mention to the Fallout V.A.T.S. system.

I have been subscribed to Supernatural VR for awhile now. It’s a lot of fun and provides a good thing to have in the mix between regular gym visits - I like to do it on the days I lift for some extra mobility and cardio work.

Ah, teaching them the fundamentals of Bistromathics.