I don't think I'm being that alarmist to suggest that this particular device is probably a harbinger of our imminent demise as a glorious people.

Huh? The Wiki sez "Some historians] theorized that the Roman Empire...declined partially as a result of cultural dilution [which] led to lethargy, complacency ...and a surge in decadence amongst Roman citizenry."

C'mon, don't you see that a race of apathetic humans, made chubby by excessive donut consumption and the false energy of their inclusive sugar, will simply lead to the same sort of sorry fate that befell our illustrious forebears? Wake up, people! We can save ourselves! It's not too late...

But, if you're wondering what to get me for Xmas, I've got a suggestion...

(h/t to BoingBoing)