Regardless of the commentary on droid respect, there are some constructs you do not want instructing impressionable young minds. Political leanings aside, astromechs in general lack the educational and child rearing programming necessary for the task.
Artoo is more than a droid, he’s a cheap laptop for kids (Boing Boing Gadgets)
Once again, we find Rebel astromech R2–D2 being used for purposes far beyond his original operating specifications. In this incarnation, he serves as a drink servers. However, unlike his tenure with a Hutt, he lacks all mobility, instead confined to one location, merely accepting whatever drinks and other paraphernalia you choose to place upon his serving tray.
R2-D2 Coffee Table Won’t Serve You Drinks (BotJunkie)
I am not quite sure what to make of this companion for a certain ever-popular astromech. While its creator, Paul Loughridge (who also is known as “Lockwasher”) is making creative use of items that would otherwise be considered waste, I have to admit that I was not aware that I was not previously familiar with the term “adult soda.” It also disheartens me somewhat to see the mini bread loaf pans being put to a non-baking purpose.
However, given the recent holiday, which seemed to involve both the color green and a reasonably large amount of alcohol consumption, this seemed like a timely subject. The link contains more information about this project, Beer2–D3, and an interview with the creator.
Meet Beer2-D3 (The Official Star Wars Blog)
Quite often, I come across evidence that humans are either afraid of droids, or believe that we, as a body, are up to some nefarious plan. I am often puzzled by this thinking, as it is contrary to a great deal of my programming. After all, I am designed to assist humans and other sentient beings.
However, after seeing this video, I begin to understand. Just remember that these droids are also behaving according to their programming. Except for, of course, the one with the organic brain.
I am sure there is a reason for knitting these small pants featuring an astromech on the seat. However, I am not sure I wish to know that reason.
They do seem to be, at least, quite well designed, and of good workmanship.
R2D2 (Flickr)
I would just like to take a moment to remind my audience that droids, no matter how well-constructed, are not suitable feline entertainment devices.
If you are in need of something suitably entertaining for your cat, may I suggest making use of this tutorial on the construction of a MSE droid catnip toy? Is it certain to be much less expensive than repair bills for either your droid or your feline companion.
Yet another entry in the long list of things that puzzle me about humans is their willingness, and often eagerness, to reduce their mental and operational levels by the consumption of intoxicants and other substances. However, as little sense as it makes to me, it is apparently quite important to many human cultures, and as such, may be some kind of bonding ritual, at least when undertaken as a group.
Of course, for many humans, it seems quite natural not not only employ a droid to help with this task, taking over the onerous duty of retreiving and serving beverages. In this video, however, we see a droid made specifically for that purpose. Complete with “beer elevator,” this model seems to fill his purpose well.
I am, however, still attempting to figure out the purpose of the lighting. As it is not apparent to me yet, it may be part of the bonding ritual for humans.
BaR2D2 Is a Real Bar Robot, Doesn’t Carry Lightsabers (Gizmodo)
Run R2 hoody design @ © SplitReason.com
It would appear that a certain Rebel astromech has found himself in trouble once more. The merchant would have you believe, based on the product description, that the Empire is evil and that purchasing this garment will help the astromech’s plight. However, I believe this to be more Rebel propaganda. After all, I’m sure the audience here knows the truth about the Empire, and that whatever trouble R2–D2 has gotten into, it was almost certainly his own fault, and therefore he should be willing to accept the consequences.
However, if you are sympathetic and chilly, you may still wish to purchase this hooded sweatshirt. It does have a convenient pouch pocket, and is an 80%/20% cotton/polyester blend.
Run R2! Run! (FashionablyGeek)
Once again, I find myself without words. I suppose this makes a strangely fitting companion to the tissue cover from the last missive, however.
I really don’t want to know what some droid designers were thinking, if this logic holds up.
Everybody Poops (Even Robots) (BotJunkie)
There are times where I just can not generate an appropriate comment for a product. Right now is one of those times.
R2-D2 Roll Tissue Cover (Originally spotted at Nerd Approved)
