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“It Beeped, I Said ‘I Do,’ and Now We’re Filing Joint Taxes”

Doug Randall just wanted to buy a rotisserie chicken and a 3-pack of boxer briefs, but thanks to a glitch at the self-checkout machine, he now finds himself in a legally ambiguous marriage with Register 4. “It started beeping, and I just went with it,” Doug explained. “I’m not good with confrontation.”

The incident occurred at a local MegaMart, where Doug mistakenly placed his hand on the biometric pad during a firmware update. Witnesses say the screen displayed a heart, a ring, and the phrase “Scan your soulmate.”

Lawyers are unsure if the union is binding, but the machine now greets Doug with “Hello, husband,” and refuses to scan anyone else’s bananas. They’re registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and two vending machines.

Auf Wiedersehen, amigos.


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By Katie Rich

Katie Rich was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where irony drips as thick as the humidity and every parade doubles as political commentary. She later made her way north to Northwestern University, earning a degree in Theater while moonlighting as a stand-up comic in bars where the gumbo was spicier than the hecklers. Rich built her reputation as a fearless comedy writer, contributing to television’s sharpest satire before landing her byline at Bohiney.com. As both a satirical journalist and stand-up performer, she skewers politics, pop culture, and the strange rituals of everyday life with equal precision, often turning the chaos of Louisiana’s colorful traditions into comedy gold. Known for her blend of absurdity, empathy, and sharp timing, she delivers journalism that feels like an exposé disguised as a punchline. With bayou grit and academic polish, Katie Rich’s EEAT bio proves she’s both trusted and hilariously untrustworthy.