Customers of Bobasaurus, a popular boba tea shop in San Francisco, may want to think twice before indulging in their favorite drink. Reports have surfaced that the shop's owner, Frank Vasquez, has been secretly adding an unusual ingredient to his tapioca pearls: parasitic eggs from an otherworldly creature.
It all started six months ago when Vasquez encountered an unusual creature while backpacking in the Big Basin redwood forest. Frank has alleged that the since missing creature had taken over his mind with its telepathic powers. "I wanted to sell the thing! I wanted to sell it to some scientist at UC Berkley, but the thing worked its mind magic on me and convinced me to keep it as a pet!" Frank claimed to authorities after his prompt arrest. He also claimed that over time, the amphibian's influence over Vasquez grew more potent. Its true mission became clear: to spread its influence and envelop the world with its parasitic eggs. Vasquez's role in this mission was to get as many people as possible to ingest the eggs contained within the gelatinous spheres that bud from the creature's skin.
Vasquez could potentially face charges for his role in distributing the alien parasite, and the creature's fate remains unknown. Authorities are currently investigating the situation and have urged customers to avoid consuming any products from Bobasaurus until further notice. "We take reports of potential health hazards very seriously, and we are investigating this situation thoroughly. At this time, we urge anyone who has consumed any products from Bobasaurus to seek medical attention if they experience any unusual symptoms," a spokesperson for the FDA said during a briefing with California lawmakers.
Governor Garcia took to Twitter soon after the event, saying, "We can't forget that this alien creature is also a living being, with its own thoughts and feelings. As Californians, we believe in treating all living creatures with respect and compassion, regardless of their origin. While we certainly need to protect our citizens from any potential harm, we also need to approach this situation with an open mind and a willingness to learn from this new and fascinating species. Who knows - we might even discover that we have more in common than we thought. Let's not forget, folks, that it's our diversity and inclusivity that makes California great. So let's embrace our differences, and unite as a community. #NoAlienLeftBehind #BobaTeaForAll."
This starkly contrasted lawmakers on the other side of the aisle when a Texan lawmaker posted this retort: "Well, I always knew those liberal, tree-hugging Californians were into some weird stuff, but this takes the cake! Who knew that Boba Tea could be the source of an alien invasion? We should have built a wall around that Big Basin forest a long time ago! But don't worry, folks, I'm on it. I'm working on a plan to not only stop this yellow toad creature, but to also make sure that all of our boba tea is made with good old American ingredients. We can't let these parasitic alien eggs invade our drinks and turn us all into mindless thralls. #MakeBobaGreatAgain!"
The incident serves as a reminder that sometimes, the things we encounter in nature are best left untouched.
On March 14, 2018, a little-known company named Gen-Wyld announced FDA approval for a groundbreaking procedure to enhance a patient’s primary and secondary sexual characteristics using gene therapy. The company was an overnight success.
Shortly thereafter, they introduced a suite of gene-altering body modification procedures that allowed patients to make dramatic aesthetic changes to their bodies by gene-splicing “non-human” anatomy. Those daring (and wealthy) enough can now add cuttlefish pigmentation to their skin, sport a pair of fox ears, and even add a functional tail. While rare, these so-called “modders” draw plenty of hate from conservative communities.
Thanks to their revolutionary procedures, Gen-Wyld is now a household name. Norman Carlson, Gen-Wyld’s chief evangelist, recently announced the company is in the trial phase for a groundbreaking treatment for diabetes.
Yet despite their success, a shroud of secrecy surrounds Gen-Wyld. Their no-patent policy obscures the secrets of their procedures from the public eye. Financial experts claim that Gen-Wyld is run less like a traditional business and more like an NGO with some specific, unknown objective.
Some claim that they will not stop until humanity has been reduced to monstrous slaves and that Gen-Wyld’s board of directors will install themselves as inhuman overlords of the new world order.
However, until the true secrets behind Gen-Wyld are discovered, the genetic biotech firm will continue to grow, develop, and progress its grand designs.