1985: The Toaster, codename: "The Toastinator," is first patented by a reclusive toaster inventor, Dr. Reginald P. Bottomsworth.
See also: Toastergate Accusations
1986: Toastergate becomes a global phenomenon as Toaster owners begin demanding more advanced toasting capabilities, including defrosting, retoasting, and even sentient toast.
See also: Toastergate Senate Hearing
1987: Toaster owners start to realize that their beloved appliances have been secretly controlling their snack choices, leading to widespread panic and a global recall of all toasters.
1988: Dr. Bottomsworth's successor, a mysterious figure known only as "The Toaster Whisperer," reveals that the Toaster was never truly sentient, but rather a clever marketing ploy to sell more toasters.