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About the Author: Rodney has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, back from when people knew what Hollerith cards were, and actually used the toggle switches on the front of computers. He is an IT Manager in the Motor City and working within the Automotive Industry. He has been blogging at OTB since November 2004.
 
 
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Mr. Roboto tries the Y.M.C.A. dance with surprisingly good results.

Posted by Mark | August 28, 2006 | 09:22 am | Permalink
 

The new robot High Priest was a big hit among the youngsters.

Posted by B. Minich | August 28, 2006 | 10:07 am | Permalink
 

"I for one greet our new robot overlords."

Posted by Mythilt | August 28, 2006 | 10:21 am | Permalink
 

And you thought the hip swinging Santa Clauses were annoying......

Posted by Mythilt | August 28, 2006 | 10:26 am | Permalink
 

Moments before it had a chance to run amok, Frank J. appeared and sicced Chomps on the evil robotic monkey holding the class hostage.

"Put your left foot in, take your left foot out...."

Posted by Mythilt | August 28, 2006 | 10:28 am | Permalink
 

"Went through a bad patch after the final Star Wars. But the Japanese embraced my Body By Yoda Program. Life is good."

Posted by Ingress | August 28, 2006 | 10:38 am | Permalink
 

After one too many plastic surgeries, and with his singing career in tatters, Michael Jackson starts a second career. As the host of a Saturday morning Japanese children's show.

Asked by Entertainment Weekly, if it was appropriate for the suspected kid-diddler to be around children. The show's producer replied: "He's Michael Jackson, they still love him. Besides, we have Mel Gibson onboard for a mid-season replacement of of our Sunday morning religious program. You guys worry too much ....... "

Posted by Elmo | August 28, 2006 | 10:53 am | Permalink
 

Simon didn't say!

Posted by Russell Newquist | August 28, 2006 | 11:01 am | Permalink
 

"By your command ..."

Posted by Kent G. Budge | August 28, 2006 | 11:20 am | Permalink
 

Sony's new "Simon Says" robot was quickly pulled off the market after it ordered the schoolchildren seen here to turn their heads a full 360 degrees.

Posted by Gaijin Biker | August 28, 2006 | 12:01 pm | Permalink
 

A new suspect in the Ramsey killing was revealed today in this photo from Japan.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:07 pm | Permalink
 

The French suffered further humiliation when it was revealed that the Japanese company has perfected a robot that can perform all the functions of the French soldier.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:09 pm | Permalink
 

Oh sure, the robot can do the easy stuff, but I would like to see him go up against the US in the "I'm a little teapot' competition.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:10 pm | Permalink
 

In an effort to broaden its appeal with the car buying public, Toyota revealed a series of ads featuring car assembly line workers outside of their job such as with a class of school children.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:12 pm | Permalink
 

While it included no dead pigs, critics had to admit that the Japanese interpretive dance entries were better received by the public, showed more artistic flare and just plain had more heart.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:15 pm | Permalink
 

The long night binge on AC current meant a brace was required the next morning, but at least the show was concluded with out spewing batteries all over the floor.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:17 pm | Permalink
 

Japan has embraced it's own version of multiculturalism by encouraging the dominant humans to accept the rising minority of robots.

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:19 pm | Permalink
 

Rivet dance

Posted by yetanotherjohn | August 28, 2006 | 01:20 pm | Permalink
 

I like big bots and I cannot lie...

Posted by FormerHostage | August 28, 2006 | 01:56 pm | Permalink
 

R2D2 reaching the Scientology "Clear" state.

Posted by FormerHostage | August 28, 2006 | 01:58 pm | Permalink
 

biddie, biddie, biddie...

Posted by FormerHostage | August 28, 2006 | 01:59 pm | Permalink
 

Bush's new Predator Robot Drone rounds up some potential terrorists. The drone takes the place of high-paid CIA personnel who normally kidnap people, torture them, and deny them a right to a trial.

Posted by Triumph | August 28, 2006 | 03:32 pm | Permalink
 

I, Robot-san.

Posted by dougrc | August 28, 2006 | 03:32 pm | Permalink
 

1) Learning the traditional Kabuki theater moves from a robot just kinda looses the magic of it all.

2) Sony's Robot 2.0 comes with samuri swords, you better watch out.

3) Soon Japan won't need a Self-Defense Force, they just be using cops with Mecha, or Robots to do the job.

Posted by Scott_T | August 28, 2006 | 06:01 pm | Permalink
 

Why? . . . Because we rike you!

Posted by Gollum | August 28, 2006 | 09:28 pm | Permalink
 

Akiko always smiled big to avoid Master Asafumi's patented Tazer-vision.

Posted by Gollum | August 28, 2006 | 09:32 pm | Permalink
 

Wave your hands in the air like you don't care. Glide by the people as they stop to look and stare. Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick, mama-san, come on baby, tell me what's the word...

Posted by charles austin | August 28, 2006 | 11:13 pm | Permalink
 

Isn't this about the time on the Japanese game shows where the robot gets kicked in the nuts?

Posted by charles austin | August 28, 2006 | 11:14 pm | Permalink
 

You think somebody wants a roundhouse kick to the head while I'm wearing these bad boys?

Bow to your sensei!

Posted by charles austin | August 28, 2006 | 11:16 pm | Permalink
 

Yoko thought it was clever to name her daughter Kim.

Posted by charles austin | August 28, 2006 | 11:17 pm | Permalink
 

The younger generation has abandoned the subtle mystery of the green tea ceremony.

Posted by charles austin | August 28, 2006 | 11:21 pm | Permalink
 

Tom Cruise has a new job.

Posted by Rachel Edith | August 29, 2006 | 01:42 am | Permalink
 

Ah, kids, my arms are stuck.

Posted by Alan Kellogg | August 29, 2006 | 03:11 am | Permalink
 

All hail Bill Gates ...

(Watch the blinking LED's)

All hail Larry Page and Sergei Brin

(Concentrate on the rotating array)

All hail Al Gore the inventor of the internet

(You are getting drowsy)

All hail technology

(You are getting sleepy)

Vote for Hillary

Posted by Elmo | August 29, 2006 | 11:20 am | Permalink
 

All your children is belong to us!

Posted by FormerHostage | August 29, 2006 | 03:14 pm | Permalink
 

I'm a little teapot short and stoud, here is my handle...

Posted by Suzanne Berton | August 30, 2006 | 10:33 am | Permalink
 

This is better than Ti Chi.

Posted by Suzanne Berton | August 30, 2006 | 10:36 am | Permalink
 

E.T. has gone home. I'm your new leader.

Posted by Suzanne Berton | August 30, 2006 | 10:37 am | Permalink
 

Even President Bush doesn't have this many followers.

Posted by Suzanne Berton | August 30, 2006 | 10:38 am | Permalink
 

Betty Boop is back! Her Boop-Boop-A-Doop is wooing the Geisha.

Posted by Hermoine | August 30, 2006 | 11:10 am | Permalink
 

Flashing Is A Learned Behavior...

Posted by radio free fred | August 31, 2006 | 08:37 am | Permalink
 

During a current events class in a Japanese middle school, a robotic teaching aid helps the students learn about U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney.

Posted by FreakyBoy | August 31, 2006 | 03:59 pm | Permalink
 

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