Aug 21, 2007 8:42 AM

Cardboard Robots Invade Bay Area

For once, the "I, for one…" cliche is neither apt not funny. "Cardboard overlords" just doesn’t cut the mustard… Flickr Compilation (Laughing Squid via Ectomo)

For once, the "I, for one..." cliche is neither apt not funny. "Cardboard overlords" just doesn't cut the mustard...

Flickr Compilation (Laughing Squid via Ectomo)

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