Hey now he's great as long as you like
robots
men
sexual assault
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brb Monkhouse Stampede, Thu 10 Nov 2022, 20:39,
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I’ve only read the Foundation books so far.
So no robots until the last book, the ones that are there are indistinguishable from humans (who apparently have psychic and telekinetic powers because reasons) and all the main characters are arrogant Marty Stus. I think they’re at most half a dozen female characters ranging from battle axe through demure hausfrau to pliant sex object. Painful to read frankly.
Maybe the robot books are better, but that would hardly be an achievement. The TV show bears little resemblance to the first book but apart from Reece Shearsmith and that atrocious accent of his it’s a bloody good thing.
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jonbob loves you, Thu 10 Nov 2022, 21:19,
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I assume the TV show is a narrowcasting thing? I'm sure I'd have noticed it on proper television.
His robot short stories are pretty good (as long as you accept that he just doesn't understand women).
I'd avoid his guide to bottom pinching, etc.
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brb Monkhouse Stampede, Fri 11 Nov 2022, 14:25,
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Apple TV
The title sequence is a sight to behold in 4K
youtu.be/VbP3VHRbl5E
I suggest you pirate the first couple of episodes if Apple don’t do a free trial. What they’ve done with the Emperor is quite interesting, as is the original robot character.
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jonbob loves you, Fri 11 Nov 2022, 19:04,
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