I’ve watched enough sci-fi movies to know that in the war between humans and machines, humans are a significant underdog. But the SF Chronicle reports that we can chalk one up for the good guy as Cafe X, the horrifying robot barista concept in San Francisco, has shuttered its three locations across the city.

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It is the editorial policy of this publication to oppose robot baristas in all forms, so to honor the momentary setback to SkyNet, we here at Sprudge are dancing on robot graves the only way we know how: through a ’90s style David Letterman Top Ten list. Please enjoy! (Unless you are a robot.)

Watch your back, Briggo!

Zac Cadwaladerย is the managing editor at Sprudge Media Network and a staff writer based in Dallas.ย Read more Zac Cadwaladerย on Sprudge.

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