Hoarding Obsolete Computer Cables
EJ DICKSON THE BIG STORY SEP 14, 2026 6:08 AM Hoarding Obsolete Computer Cables is a Sign of Autism, Experts Say "You never know when a friend might want an old IDE or SCSI cable," says Maddie Kowalski, one of countless young women who keep a growing collection of old computer cables in their drawers.
A split image shows a serious-looking young woman above a tangled pile of colorful old computer cables. The fake news headline claims that hoarding obsolete cables is a sign of autism, humorously pairing an exaggerated diagnostic statement with a relatable habit of saving outdated electronics. It is used as an absurd reaction to someone who refuses to throw away old tech. EN: A split image shows a serious-looking young woman above a tangled pile of colorful old computer cables. The fake news headline claims that hoarding obsolete cables is a sign of autism, humorously pairing an exaggerated diagnostic statement with a relatable habit of saving outdated electronics. It is used as an absurd reaction to someone who refuses to throw away old tech.
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