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[–] CaptSatelliteJack@lemy.lol 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)

That "did I miss something here?" really instills an image of you standing at a workbench with a live electric eel, various electronics parts, and an IKEA instruction booklet in hand trying to get this thing to charge your phone.

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'm getting "If you're not sure, call IKEA's help center and one of our friendly associates will help you to set up your new furniture in no time!" picture vibes

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 2 points 1 week ago

Well, we can't just release them without a full battery. That would be rather cruel.