Trent Reznor, Houseplant Still Not on Speaking Terms

LOS ANGELES, CA—Although Trent Reznor's family and a 7-year-old Zanzibar Gem have shared a home for over six years, the two rarely acknowledge each other's existence. Occasionally, the Nine Inch Nails mastermind will silently provide his estranged housemate with water, suggesting a desire to mend fences. The gem, however, continues to snub the apparent olive branch with not so much as a thank you, possibly contributing to the infrequency with which Reznor does so. It's not quite clear what initially caused the riff in their seven year relationship. Some reports indicate that it may stem from the fact that the gem has been unemployed for at least the two years and does not contribute anything to the household in the form of utility payments or chores. The gem did not immediately respond to a request for comment. At the time of this report, neither party had expressed a desire to part ways, though the gem has slowly started growing toward the window, possibly indicating a desire to cut ties and move on with its life.