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Skynet is Self-Aware, and So Am I

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Chances are if you understood that reference, you and I are going to get along just fine in life. That is, of course, unless the real Skynet has come to pass and turns the earth into a smoldering core of rubble and ash and James Cameron sends technologically advanced second units out to film stunt doubles darting out of the way as bullets and fire collide. But in case you didn't catch that reference, Skynet is artificial intelligence that became self-aware in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, one of the best movies ever. *ominous doo-doo-do-do-do sound effect* And it caused a bunch of mayhem, leading to the destruction of the world and a nuclear holocaust. Seriously- kids got vaporized. On swing sets. And Linda Hamilton's skeleton got fried. It was a whole thing. But before you freak out over possible spoilers, you need to understand this is Terminator 2. If you haven't seen this by now, you need to re-prioritize your life. YEEEAAAHHH I'm just saying