Thanks But No Thanks: A Beer Pouring Robot
TMCO is a metal products manufacturer in Lincoln, Nebraska, that, for a recent open house, programmed one of their factory robots to act as bartender. Although, truthfully, he doesn't actually pour your drinks for you, he just operates the tap and demands tips. Seriously, I have to hold my own glass up there, and then you expect a tip? I did just as much work as you did! You, robot beer-pourer, are a greedy asshole. Quick, somebody pull his plug, I'll grab the tip jar!
Beer-Pouring Robot [neatorama]
Thanks to Michael, who knows I'll post any tip that has "beer" and "robot" in the title.
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