Photos of “robots” carrying signs written in binary code. They’re marching to support underpaid and overworked teaching assistants in Madison, Wisconsin. Such thoughtful ‘bots. Update: BoingBoing reader Ryan Whaley says, “They weren’t supporting the teachers’ union, it just happened to be going on at the same time. They planned it weeks ahead of time. They’re all members of the somethingawful forums.”
But BoingBoing reader Stef says, “I think your correction might be wrong. Do you have a link to a particular thread on somethingawful that discusses their reasons? I got sent this link by a friend because those bastards ripped off my costume from haloween 1990. No I don’t have any photographic evidence and yes, I do live in another country but damnit I sweltered all night and couldn’t slow dance with anyone or eat or drink and I want credit! Oh, and there’s a press release on that page that says the Robot & Automation Association (RAA) “decided through an internal vote, to join the [TAA] in their strike on the 28th of April”. If that ain’t a clear message of solidarity, sister…”
Link (Thanks, Noah)