Earlier this year, I finally typed out what worms are in my... head universe?.. :
https://www.tumblr.com/i-am-worm/67.....replicating-ai

Well, GRINNING worms are that concept of a self replicating organism, but in a stunted and commercialized way. When I created them, I didn't have much to compare them to (mobile phones only just getting internet, and it was terrible). But now I can say this;

Grinning worms are the Alexa/Cortana/personal assistant and pocket computer of the worm world. An organic computer friend that can do everything and be your quirky fashion piece too. They can't change their bodies on their own, but you can get them customized. They have a generalized shape, but do have some verity.

While normal worms may actually try to replicate what the Thylacine was FOR in nature; these guys are what you could order. Your own personal worm to remind you of a Thylacine.

What the worms think about it is hard to say. The real worms remain as hidden and mysterious as the animal they are mimicking. Grinning worms just smile and continue to send out data.

(and when the world is a bit over run with discarded smiling organic computers with a touch of personality in them; it really starts to go a bit wrong strange).

They are also my excuse to do silly drawings with a touch of humour and/or sarcasm and/or menace.