Here, at last, is my Eventually Famous Robot Survey, or, Robots in Film and Television Survey. Inspired by the Coolest Movie Robot poll posted at Slashdot.org, this survey has a longer list of choices, and it excludes nonrobots such as the computer HAL 9000, which will be reserved for an upcoming “computers only” survey. There will, of course, be inadvertent omissions, so if you wish to enter your own, do so. I’ll probably include it, with a note at the bottom including the date it was added. My rules for inclusion are: All robots must be characters appearing in a live-action film or television show. Please note I have included only some of the most notable robots from any given film or show. I will not list every droid from every Star Wars movie, for instance. [Edit: So much for that. It seems I am striving to list every robot after all. (18 August 2007)] Also note I have not specified the name of the robot in Alien, as it would constitute a spoiler for those who haven’t seen the film. To participate, write a comment including:
- If I could own a robot, I would choose _____
- If I were a robot, I would be _____
and/or:
- The three best robots in film and television are _____
That’s it. I just thought it might be fun.
[Edit: The list has been moved to Robots in Film and Television at Cuparius.com.]
Tags: robots
If I were a Robot, I would like to be Crow, from MST3K.
If I had a Robot, I would like it to be R2D2, who is the hero of all SW films, and can save the universe again and again. He would also be able to fix Paul’s truck.
Mirroring my comments from my LiveJournal, where this survey also resides:
I suppose I ought to answer the survey, too.
1. Anti-Maria from Metropolis
2. Jet Jaguar from Godzilla vs. Megalon
3. Giant Robot from Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot [a.k.a. Jaianto robo]
I am still debating the other two questions… So many choices! Maybe I ought to have phrased it, “If I could own three robots, I would choose…”
O.K., I have decided.
1. If I could own a robot, I would choose “Mysterious Woman” (from Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow).
2. If I were a robot, I would be Jet Jaguar (from Godzilla vs. Megalon).
If I could own a robot, I would choose Robby the Robot.
If I were a robot, I would be Maximillian.
Three favorite robots;
1. Robby the Robot
2. Robot B9
3. R2D2