Robotics Is Down In The Dumps

(My father-in-law is visiting. He tends to be quite free and open about various subjects. While at the breakfast table he begins to describe his recent colonoscopy exam, in detail. My 20-year-old daughter has a look of shock and disgust on her face.)

Grandfather: “You need to do this every ten years staring when you are 50.”

Daughter: “Oh my God! Does this mean I’m going to have to deal with this in 30 years?”

Me: “Aw, honey. Don’t worry. In 30 years they’ll have nano-bots that will crawl up your butt.”