It's Robot Week... for this guy.
Today RoBear was at the corner of Elmwood and Lafayette and he almost fell over when he ran into Robot Man. This guy in a robot costume was running around the four corners as the streetlights would change. As he was crossing the street he would jump in the air and click his heals in the air. When he would reach a curb he would crouch down so his legs would disappear into the robot body. Then he would leap back up yelling, "It's Robot Week!"
This is one of those times that I can't believe that I missed all of the action. Apparently people were beeping their horns, waving and shouting. Maybe this guy will start a new trend where this type of action will become popular. Who knows? In Japan I am sure that this is a scene that would not be uncommon. A quick Google search yielded no information on any Robot Week that I am aware of. If any of you viewers out there can clue us in, please feel free to.
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Wilby
It IS Robot Week, in his world! And God bless him for it!
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al-alo
damn military robots gone haywire. I bet this is just like the last time. so tell me: was the robot in question in search of "more input" or was Steve Guttenberg chasing him from corner to corner?
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WCPerspective
Promo, is that you?
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Drew
The Robot escaped from the church on the corner, Lafayette Ave Presbyterian Church (www.elmwoodjesus.org). He was built for the church's Vacation Bible School. Come by all this week to meet the robot and check out the church!
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Quinn
His name is Kirk, really. Scared the crap out of me as I was going to the church. With enthusiasm like that, maybe we could use him for some new "Talkin' Proud"-like campaign. How 'bout "The 'New' Buffalo: Tech-Friendly. Maybe not.
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needles
No disassemble Johnny 5
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Spaulding97
Awesmo!!! "Then, Adam Sandler... is stuck on an Island... and he inherits a fortune from his uncle... and then he plays golf..."
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Quinn
For clarity - The kid in the Robot suit name is Kirk.
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DumpsterKid
how could it not bring a smile to your face, it did for me.
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AuburnAve
I think it detracts from the neighborhood.
Too modern.
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Perry
This is a prime example of the fun you can have walking the Elmwood Village or Allentown...colorful people and sights.
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Perry
AuburnAve...hysterical response. Oh so true!
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