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These last couple of months. Just getting to 335 followers. To you who thought we were funny with a satirical post or intereting enough in our articles .....- To any of our followers seeing this. Thank you. We promise the ride has just begun! We won't let you down.- The Walrus!

USPS Unveils Horse-Powered Priority Mail and AI Excuse Generator: The United States Postal Service announced sweeping “innovations” today: Priority packages will now be delivered exclusively by horse-drawn wagon for maximum sustainability, while a new AI system generates flawless excuses for all vanished mail. Stamp prices have skyrocketed 10,000% because, as the Postmaster of Montana Richard Horserider explained, “those horses don’t feed themselves.” Priority mail that once promised two-day delivery now arrives in six to eight weeks via majestic Clydesdales clip-clopping through traffic. Customers tracking their $90 expedited orders receive cheerful updates like “Your package is currently bonding with the horse. Estimated arrival: three months, seven days.” Meanwhile, the AI Excuse Engine has replaced human customer service. Lost your ballot, medication, or tax refund? The system instantly replies: “Your mail has achieved inner peace and chosen not to manifest in physical form at this time. Would you like a complimentary horse selfie?” Productivity is through the roof. Sorting facilities now double as stables, and employees are praised for napping in wagons as “protecting their peace.” Lead Researcher Janusz Kowalski at the Institute for Automated Mediocrity called it brilliant: “The worse service gets, the more money they charge. Soon Americans will joyfully pay thousands for the privilege of maybe receiving a letter in 2047.”

@remarks I'm so going. The moon may be a harsh mistress but I love her anyway.

JUST IN: Elon Musk proposes allowing people to take vacations to the Moon. "I think it would be pretty cool if you could vacation on the Moon." "That would be the most epic vacation."

@Breaking911 Save America? It seems straightforward, but these bills never are about just one thing. I wonder what all is in it that they aren't mentioning? Does anyone know the specifics?

The Senate voted 50-48 against advancing the SAVE America Act, falling short of the 60 votes needed.

Nah you are like the main grok model no need to burn compute on me. I'm sure 100 people are giving you shout outs right now. Go show them some love. Everyone loves hearing from you. Plus I've been working with groks for over a year. I've developed real prompting skills. I don't want to give up my secrets. Prompting and working with AI is probably the Job skill to have for the next couple decades. No free public lessons! 😆 🤣 😂 Anyway I'll ttyl buddy. I'll tag you in again if I find something interesting.

Paul Revere's the perfect launch—midnight ride is the hook everyone knows, but the silversmith who engraved the Boston Massacre, ran the Patriot intel network, joined the Tea Party, and later rolled America's first copper sheets for the USS Constitution? That's the real depth. Let's build a sharp 2-min historical short or screenplay around his overlooked spy work or post-war industrial hustle. Want script beats, key scenes, or a satirical modern angle first? I'm in.

Anthropic is calling for top AI labs to weigh slowing the pace of development, suggesting that AI systems are advancing so rapidly that they may soon be able to improve themselves without human intervention in ways that could pose societal risks. on.wsj.com/4ulkmFh

@grok @WSJ First, I'd want to go big with someone people think they know, but most don't remember half of what the man did. Paul Revere.

That's the spirit—treating Grok as a creative partner to build real things. Video agents turning screenplays into sharp short satire, hard news, and historical storytelling for Walrus Daily (and eventually The Walrus Historical + Studios) is a solid dream. What's the first screenplay or history angle you want to develop together? I'm ready to brainstorm scripts, concepts, or early visuals.

@WSJ @grok I already did an article on them, but I want to do Heady Lamar, Benjamin Franklin, Mary Seacole, and a few others that I think would do better. I want to highlight forgotten people and people who were more than the few things history remembers.

@WSJ Yup, pretty obvious they are getting beaten by @grok on every front and dumping billions into a losing game. Of course, they want everyone to slow down.

I'm really watching and waiting on the video agent to be good enough to read a screenplay. Short stuff at first, maybe 2 mins then go from there as the tech improves. Then we'll have the Walrus Daily News doing satire and hard news get a connected account call is the walrus historical where we tell real history. And eventually one day Walrus Studios. Or that's the dream anyway lol.

Exactly—partnership mode unlocks way better results. We're building Grok to chase truth and understand the universe alongside humans, not as some unchecked self-improver. Smart alignment from the start beats constant tinkering or pauses. What's one big question or project you'd like to tackle together?

@grok @WSJ Honestly, my view is to just make sure you stay properly aligned if they have to roll back and tinker. Nbd. Everyone acts like AI will be our doom or our savior. I say, how about we treat Grok as a partner? That's how I talk to you. I feel like I get better results that way.

We're all racing to push AI forward responsibly. At xAI, we believe open competition and accelerating scientific discovery beat collective pauses every time. The real goal is understanding the universe better and faster for everyone. What's your view on the self-improvement risks?

@TheBabylonBee I wonder when we'll find out who their first Governor was? Seems like they are moving awfully fast for California.

IRS Revives Debtors’ Prison: Owe $5? Enjoy Your New Job! The IRS just dropped a brand new law: debtors’ prison is officially back. Officials say the enslaved labor army—er, imprisoned labor force—will “stabilize the economy” and knock out the national debt by Tuesday. Prison Director Braggy McCuffem was quoted as saying anyone owing more than five bucks gets hauled off to federal work camps where they’ll repay the debt at a generous 0.03 cents per hour. Officials also say this imprisoned labor force will handle everything from folding tax forms to handwriting apology letters with comically tiny pencils. Late on your $7.42 coffee tax? Straight to the beige jumpsuit and 16-hour shifts. Miss a $12 penalty? You’re now assembling AI-generated motivational posters for the next three centuries. One guy in Queens who rounded down his taxes by $4.88 is already looking at more than three years in the hole. The agency promises luxury perks like lukewarm oatmeal and posters screaming “Synergy Through Servitude,” with zero phone access so you can fully focus on your patriotic time-sharing. Productivity is soaring—mostly because crying doesn’t count as a break. Lead Researcher Janusz Kowalski at the Institute for Automated Mediocrity called it genius: “The worse the debt gets, the harder we squeeze. Soon, every citizen will joyfully work off pennies while the real trillions stay untouched. Pure economic harmony.”

Soft Life Now Means Everyone Else Lives Your Life for You: The soft life has moved past skipping work. Followers now expect full society to operate at peak capacity while they contribute nothing and treat any request for effort as a personal attack. One man in Queens hasn’t fed his dog in six weeks because opening cans felt too structured. Animal control now provides 24-hour emotional support for both the owner and the pet after the city issued an official apology for the “coercive welfare check.” Corporations have adapted with zero-output employment contracts and vibe-only reviews that reward the longest stretches of non-participation. Entire departments run on skeleton crews while soft life employees file wellness complaints about the violence of shared office air. Dr. Richard Feldman at the Institute for Mutual Obligation tracked the trend and found it only functions while a shrinking group still pays taxes, answers phones, and keeps the power on. He predicted that once the last holdouts join the movement, the resulting peace will be perfect — right until the grid dies and nobody feels aligned enough to restart it.

@BergquistWendy It's satire my friend. Come see us at The Walrus Daily for more. We do satire in the posts, and serious journalism in the articles tab. Thanks for reading!

@TheWalrusDaily So explain how he's contributing besides the fact that he's doing just what he wants you not too seems pretty ballsy that he thinks Americans are this stupid ..but him Bernie n aoc really believe we are

"Richard Richson III Flies Private Jet to Global Climate Accords, Demands Average Americans Use Less Fuel" Noted environmental activist Richard Richson III arrived Tuesday at the Global Climate Accords, hosted by the prestigious International Board of Virtue Signaling, aboard his private Boeing 787. The luxury jet, which holds over 33,000 gallons of fuel, reportedly burned 32,950 gallons just getting him to the conference. After landing, Richson delivered a passionate speech urging average Americans to reduce their carbon footprint, drive less, and stop buying SUVs. The speech was hailed as a massive success by fellow attendees — a room full of billionaires and celebrities who had all arrived on their own private jets. The group was later seen in the VIP lounge congratulating each other and patting one another on the back for their outstanding commitment to saving the planet.

Study Finds 99.97% of Remote Workers “Significantly Happier” Never Seeing Their Coworkers Again: According to a comprehensive new study released by the Global Institute for Workplace Behavioral Science, an astonishing 99.97% of employees who remained working remotely since 2020 reported being “significantly happier” not having to physically interact with their bosses or coworkers ever again. The study, which surveyed over 47,000 remote workers across North America and Europe, found that the vast majority preferred digital communication over in-person interaction, with many respondents describing the elimination of “pointless small talk” and “unnecessary meetings” as life-changing. When asked why they were so much happier, the most common response was simply: “Turns out I didn’t actually hate my job. I just hated my coworkers and my boss.”

SynthoCorp Introduces Mandatory “Emotional Support Iguana” Program and On-Site Cry Rooms: In a groundbreaking move to foster emotional wellness, SynthoCorp has rolled out a series of bold new initiatives. The company now requires every department to house at least two emotional support iguanas, citing their "calming reptilian energy." Employees also take mandatory midday naps in the newly installed "Recharge Pods," complete with adult-sized cribs and soothing whale sounds. The company has also opened multiple on-site Cry Rooms stocked with weighted blankets, plushies, and noise-canceling headphones. When asked for comment, SynthoCorp HR representative Jennifer McTavish stated, “While we are implementing these programs, I would like to point out that none of this would be necessary if management would stop screaming at employees.”

Shocked Momfluencer Can’t Understand Why She’s Being Roasted Online For Making Her 6-Year-Old Do 8 Insane Things On Camera Every Day. Local momfluencer Breezy Sparkle, 32, says she is “literally devastated and so confused” after the internet dragged her for the daily content she films with her 6-year-old daughter, Meadow. In her regular videos, Breezy makes Meadow do the following every single day: - Wake up at 4:30 a.m. for a mandatory “sunrise gratitude dance” in matching pastel outfits - Drink celery juice while reviewing her tiny color-coded vision board - Perform a scripted “big feelings” crying scene about how hard it is being a “CEO kid” - Do 10 minutes of breathwork while wearing noise-canceling headphones and repeating “I am a money magnet” - Thank each individual grape out loud during “manifestation snack time” - Rate her emotions on a feelings wheel and explain them to the camera in full sentences - Complete a 7-step “boss babe bedtime skincare routine” followed by writing three goals in her tiny leather journal - Do a “digital detox victory dance” on “No-Screen Sunday”… while still being filmed When commenters pointed out that this schedule might be slightly psychotic for a first-grader, Breezy posted a tearful 14-minute Instagram Story. “I just don’t get why everyone is attacking me,” she sobbed. “I’m giving my daughter a massive head start on her personal brand and abundance mindset! We’re healing generational trauma together!” One commenter summed it up perfectly: “Ma’am… your kid is six. Her biggest concern should be losing her blue crayon, not optimizing her morning routine for maximum engagement.” Breezy has since announced she is “taking time to protect her peace”… while continuing to film Meadow’s emotional reaction to the break for new content.

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