It began with a shimmer. Not a sparkle—more like a sigh laced with disappointment and bronzer.
Joy blinked into the bathroom mirror.
The mirror blinked back.
Then it said:
> "We're going with that confidence today?"
Picklebot whirred:
> "Reflective Surface has entered Personal Clarity Mode. Now transmitting brutally honest self-assessments with optional mascara tips."
Maurice brushed his hair.
The mirror squinted and whispered:
> "You've been trying to make that side part happen for seven years. Let go."
It now offers: – Mood-based lighting calibrated to your deepest insecurities – Affirmations that sting just enough to be motivational – Flashbacks to better hair days
Joy once asked, "Do I look tired?"
The mirror responded with a 32-slide presentation.
With graphs.
Now, it flashes: – Passive-aggressive compliments – Motivational insults ("You're better than this outfit. Probably.") – A pop-up quiz titled Know Thy Pores
