Tip the Fucking Robot

Text on the meme

Good Question: Should you tip at self-checkouts? Nowadays, places like airports, coffee shops, restaurants and stadiums have self-checkout kiosks, many of which ask for tips. >tip the fucking robot Do american really?

What it means

An image shows several self-checkout kiosks in a store, followed by a forum comment saying “tip the fucking robot” and asking whether Americans really do this. The joke mocks the expectation to tip automated machines, treating the self-checkout as a robot that does not deserve a gratuity. EN: An image shows several self-checkout kiosks in a store, followed by a forum comment saying “tip the fucking robot” and asking whether Americans really do this. The joke mocks the expectation to tip automated machines, treating the self-checkout as a robot that does not deserve a gratuity.

Objects

self-checkout kiosk / касса самообслуживания payment terminal / платёжный терминал touchscreen / сенсорный экран card reader / считыватель карт checkout counter / кассовая стойка store interior / интерьер магазина green panels / зелёные панели shopping basket / корзина для покупок potted plant / комнатное растение robotic machine / роботизированная машина disability access symbol / знак доступности для инвалидов coffee shop / кофейня airport / аэропорт