One of my favorite places to go in Burbank is the Public Library. It's only a short walk from the midget house (I know that's not PC, however for comedy's sake it must be foregone). My library is super cute, friendly and stocked full of books, dvd's, books on cd and people. This is where I was introduced to THE WIRE, BIG LOVE and most recently DEADWOOD. All for free! Free! Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (Mom and Dad, do not rent these dvds.)
When you walk into the library, there are two display cases and one is full of robot treasures. Old tin robots, original paintings, books, comics etc. One of the books on display is titled RUDE ASTRONAUTS. Now, I'm jealous. I LOVE that title. Just like I admire the production company BAD ROBOT. So I'm on a mission to come up with a fantastic sci-fi title of my own. I'm thinking of writing a children's sci-fi book about the little robut. Also, I think we're due a good sci-fi play. So here are some ideas for the kids book. THE LITTLE ROBUT. LITTLE ROBUT LOST. YOU SAY ROBOT, I SAY ROBUT. For the play. RUDE ROBOTS. A ROBOT NAMED DESIRE. ROBOTS LOVE POPPIES TOO.
I'll let you know when these are written and for sale. My therapist says I need to leave off the robot obsession for awhile. Actually, that's my imaginary therapist as I cannot afford a real one. Maybe I'll build one...THE ROBOT THERAPIST...hmmmm
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Why I Like Robots
Good question you ask. Why do I like robots. I think I've always had a soft spot for stainless steel I adore really good psychological sci fi, time travel and the like. The first robot I can remember is the maid on THE JETSONS.
Now she was put upon. Funny and with a circuit of her own she took care of the family. Then there's the robot from LOST IN SPACE. It does not compute!
That robot was always showing us the irrationality of humanity. Particularly the greed of Mr. Smith. Good robot. Now I have to say. I don't like all robots. I don't like the evil ones for dang sure. Like Terminator. I don't really care. I like the robot with the heart of gold. A friend of mine who happens to be a 12 year old boy drew a picture for me when he was probably 9 of a robot he calls metal boy. Metal boy is adorable and he wants to be a metal man. With the help of his creator, he does achieve that goal. Lately I've had a crush on a new robot in my life. It actually calls itself the Little Robut. Apparently in the old 1950's sci fi the pronunciation of robot was robut. Adorable. So anyway, about twice a month I get a call from the Little Robut. Perhaps just saying, "I am a robut. I am a robut." Or during the holidays I got a call saying "Merry Christmas from the robut." And more recently, "Ben is a robut." Referencing Ben Linus from the show LOST. That really meant alot to me because I was really mad at Ben at the time for strangling John Locke. I guess I haven't really told you why I like robots. I think it's their innocence. Their desire to become human. Their willingness to serve. I aspire to those things to. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA is insinuating that perhaps we are robots. I guess that wouldn't be so bad.
Now she was put upon. Funny and with a circuit of her own she took care of the family. Then there's the robot from LOST IN SPACE. It does not compute!
That robot was always showing us the irrationality of humanity. Particularly the greed of Mr. Smith. Good robot. Now I have to say. I don't like all robots. I don't like the evil ones for dang sure. Like Terminator. I don't really care. I like the robot with the heart of gold. A friend of mine who happens to be a 12 year old boy drew a picture for me when he was probably 9 of a robot he calls metal boy. Metal boy is adorable and he wants to be a metal man. With the help of his creator, he does achieve that goal. Lately I've had a crush on a new robot in my life. It actually calls itself the Little Robut. Apparently in the old 1950's sci fi the pronunciation of robot was robut. Adorable. So anyway, about twice a month I get a call from the Little Robut. Perhaps just saying, "I am a robut. I am a robut." Or during the holidays I got a call saying "Merry Christmas from the robut." And more recently, "Ben is a robut." Referencing Ben Linus from the show LOST. That really meant alot to me because I was really mad at Ben at the time for strangling John Locke. I guess I haven't really told you why I like robots. I think it's their innocence. Their desire to become human. Their willingness to serve. I aspire to those things to. BATTLESTAR GALACTICA is insinuating that perhaps we are robots. I guess that wouldn't be so bad.
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