I always found it telling that Joel Robinson, when faced with a life of solitude and torture on the Satellite of Love, chose to build robot friends to keep him company, even though it meant give up what little control he had over the movies with which he was being tortured. Having pals is important, even if they’re made of steel, and pop culture is full of awesome robotic buddies who serve as companions, protectors and even de facto family members, leading to today’s fully automated query…
The MS-QOTD (pronounced, as always, “misquoted”) is torn between KITT and V.I.N.Cent, depending on whether I’m tired of walking or need someone with lasers to eliminate my nuisances, asking: Which of the myriad fictional robot friends would you want as your best pal?
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Right now I can think of no ‘bot to be a better friend than K-9.
seems like Atomic Robo would be one of the least annoying robot buddies (certainly in comparison to your Threepios or Twikis, or that weird trend of robots with southern hick voices in the late 70’s). capable, intelligent, witty, strong and durable enough to protect you should you inevitably get into trouble…
or maybe i’d just wanna chill out with Gonk Droid.
Chibi-Robo from Nintendo games. He’s only about 6 inches tall, quiet and does little household things.
Is Caprica-Six an option?
I’ll allow it!