I might be missing the joke, but Bartender is actually a real program for managing barcode readers!

Was just coming here to say it lmao

I just use 'em to either launch my enemies on low-grav planets, or to make the AI leave cover if I can’t be arsed to flush 'em out myself.

Bust a couple caps in the Well, and everyone starts screaming; it’s pretty hilarious because it keeps going way longer than necessary.