The exchange on the talk page follows to put the above in context Agreed That title reminds me of The Matrix when Smith removes Neo s mouth on the spot but he still screams Read the story They have this place called a library If you really can t get away from the keyboard you can buy a book from Amazon com I don t recall what collection it s in but do a little research Case in point your first sentence on its own would ve been just fine And your sarcasm and emphasis is necessary because There are things called manners and respect If you can not comment rationally or civilly don t End communication Allow me to apologize for the sarcasm which was out of line I also failed to research it before opening my mouth keyboard The story is available on the Sci Fi com site with permission I m sure The link is available at the end of the article I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream I immediately thought of the story when I saw the scene you mentioned and thought that it might be deliberate homage I do recommend the story highly I am embarassed by my sarcasm and my failure to check facts