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   Phatts California said, 11 months ago

   … so who was the moron that gave the robot authority???
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   Radish said, 11 months ago

   It smells sweet.
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   Fiendly Neighbourhood Terrorist said, 11 months ago

   @Phatts California

   He’s following Asimov’s First Law and not allowing a human being to come to harm.
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   Gary McSpook said, 11 months ago

   Is it just me, or is Nutrition-Bot built like Madonna?
   Well, perhaps she’s a little softer;
   but generally like Madonna?
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   SDallas1969 said, 11 months ago

   @Phatts California

   The voters
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   puddleglum1066 said, 11 months ago

   @Fiendly Neighbourhood Terrorist

   There’s a classic SF story from the 50s about that, called “With Folded Hands.” Robots arrive from outer space, wanting only to help, serve, and “guard men from harm.” They do these things, including driving for us (since they’re infallible and we’re not), choosing our food, and so forth… the title refers to the ultimate situation: the humans sitting their with folded hands, as there’s nothing left for them to do.
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   StoicLion said, 11 months ago

   @Fiendly Neighbourhood Terrorist

   There’s also two episodes of “Star Trek” where planets were ruled by computers. In both stories, human society had stagnated, becoming listless and without purpose. One society just wore less clothes than the other. The point is, make your own decisions; even the mistakes can teach you.
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   Francis Lapeyre said, 11 months ago

   I think you are overanalyzing. Nutrition Bot = Michael Bloomberg.
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   MagicFan said, 11 months ago

   @Radish

   You’re the third radish i’ve seen. There’s also been Radish, more rad less ish, and Radish the free radical. Is this a coincidence or not?
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    Digital Frog said, 11 months ago

    I predict Cliff somehow dismantling/sabotaging the robot. Maybe he can get it hooked on WD40 or something…
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    A_Dream4u said, 11 months ago

    A robot in charge? Did Romney get elected while i was sleeping?
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    The Orange Mailman said, 11 months ago

    Come on! Are you serious?
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    capndunzzl said, 11 months ago

    …my Pam is lookin’ fine today.
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    Ionizer said, 11 months ago

    @Phatts California

    “… so who was the moron that gave the robot authority???”
    
    The same people who decided to get involved in deciding that restaurants can’t have separate sections for smokers, and who decided that you must have A/C units that are at least SEER13 or so, that cars must get an average of 42mpg, and that decided that CO2 and cow farts can be regulated by the EPA, etc., etc., etc. If you liked those ideas, you can’t fuss now.
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    Stephen Gilberg said, 11 months ago

    Wearing a trench coat over your uniform? That won’t pass inspection.
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