Friday, August 22, 2008

21st Century America in a Nutshell

Man threatens to shoot police robot
Burglary suspect James Prevatt III, hunkered down for three days in a Maryland motel with his girlfriend, has threatened to shoot a robot that has kindly been bringing them burgers, pizza, soda, and cigarettes. The above headline screenshot is from CNN. Man threatens robot (CNN)
Spotted at BoingBoing.
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