Finally: Pentagon spokesdrone debuts
posted at 7:29 pm on August 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
Smarter than Scott McClellan and more likeable.
Note which paper the reporter with the “low” threat level hails from.
Pentagon’s Unmanned Spokesdrone Completes First Press Conference Mission
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Would Helen Thomas notice the difference?
MB007 on August 4, 2008 at 7:33 PM
hahah…the Onion News Network is becoming my favorite source of postmodern hilarity
spacekicker on August 4, 2008 at 7:36 PM
I don’t care who ya are… thats funny right thar…
Romeo13 on August 4, 2008 at 7:38 PM
That’s funny as all get out.
Talking to Anti-War documentarians and the self destruct sequence (taking about any press within a 200 ft radius) = awesome.
And it can serve Jail Time!!!
P.S. Reporter mysteriously dies of Non – Putin causes is the perfect ending, I think.
mjk on August 4, 2008 at 7:41 PM
The bot might decide to self-destruct upon seeing Helen Thomas, I know I have.
Bishop on August 4, 2008 at 7:41 PM
And robots don’t write “tell-all” books…
JetBoy on August 4, 2008 at 7:45 PM
It’s sad in a way, and yet quite remarkable at the same time, when satire, which contains so little substance, says so very much. Whether it be the Onion or Gerard Baker, both accomplish more in terms of reaching the People than any serious article or commentary.
Send_Me on August 4, 2008 at 7:48 PM
The Pentagon is one of the few organizations I’d like to be less transparent. That place is leakier than a wicker submarine.
Dr. Manhattan on August 4, 2008 at 7:51 PM
US Today=Low Threat Level?
carbon_footprint on August 4, 2008 at 7:53 PM
HAh…pay attention to the crawler. The Microsoft blurp…HILARIOUS!
SouthernGent on August 4, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Yeeeesssssssssss
Weebork on August 4, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Ha, did you see the one about Obama dressing as a deer to attract the attention of the hunter demographic? Hahahahah! Perfect!
AUINSC on August 4, 2008 at 8:07 PM
A bargain at $45M!
highhopes on August 4, 2008 at 8:18 PM
“Self Destruct Mode”……………. I love it!
Seven Percent Solution on August 4, 2008 at 8:45 PM
I heart you, AP. You always bring teh funny.
spmat on August 4, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Robot spokesperson:
News Info Babette: Uh,will Bush be impeached befor he
leaves office?
Robot: I can’t believe you asked that question!
NI Babette:Well,i’m waiting for the answer?
Robot: Thats a very hostile question,please ask another!
NI Babette: No i want an answer?
Robot: I’m starting my detonation countdown!
Will you recondsider?
NI Babette: No, I want the answer!
Robot: 10.9.8.7.6.5.4……..haha:)
canopfor on August 4, 2008 at 9:00 PM
Haarumph! It’s about time we had robots answering drones.
Nichevo on August 4, 2008 at 9:16 PM
We are the droids we’ve been waiting for.
BDavis on August 4, 2008 at 9:58 PM
A jade amulet to fix Windows Vista is a technological dead end. I always wave a dead chicken over my PC!
Right_of_Attila on August 4, 2008 at 10:18 PM
You mean I don’t have to keep reading the entrails?
sigh…
Rosmerta on August 4, 2008 at 11:04 PM
self destruct… FANTASTIC!
Bladerunner1701 on August 4, 2008 at 11:05 PM
The whole drone-vision stuff was stolen directly from terminator.. love it
triple on August 4, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Love it! Can we get Helen Thomas to sit within 200 feet? I’m sure just one question from her would cause a detonation.
GarandFan on August 4, 2008 at 11:35 PM
These guys a great…Every skit I’ve sean so far I’m lmaf!!
jerrytbg on August 5, 2008 at 12:35 AM
They should have the ED 209 up there answering questions.
YOU NOW HAVE 15 SECONDS TO DROP YOUR NOTEPAD AND SURRENDER!
pilamaye on August 5, 2008 at 7:57 AM
MPEU-387A For President!
kiakjones on August 5, 2008 at 10:04 AM
what a great idea!
urbancenturion on August 5, 2008 at 11:16 AM
thanks for the head’s up; I missed the “non-Putin causes” line the first time through
…nearly made me break out laughing at work
urbancenturion on August 5, 2008 at 11:22 AM