Conspiracy Theory ?

I think all the electronic items in the house are starting to become self aware. I blame the car ('Beasty'). I'm sure she's behind it (remember: all cars are girls, even if they're called 'Beasty'). Yesterday the vacuum cleaner packed up - fading from the last few feeble motor rotations to a strange and stinky smell ... that kind of 'oh there go the brushes' smell. Today it was the iron's turn. In fairness I don't think he ever saw so much action in one day and let's face it after 11 years it was probably his time - but still - 3 weeks before we leave - REALLY ?!?!? What ever happened to king and country; pouring your guts out to give it that last few percent that could make all the difference?