I can just see a squad of these chasing James Bond.

And I have to say, I think the Terminator owes much to the Gunslinger -- the image of the absolutely cold and relentless killing machine.

I had Colossus on my list, but had to keep the list to ten. But certainly Colossus embodies everything we fear about Artificial Intelligence dominating mankind... while at the same time, he represents what we want MOST from Articial Intelligences: To be cared for.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Colossus gives a fascinating speech at the end of the movie, noting that under his rule, all we are giving up is our pride, and that in time, we will come to love and defend him.

I think he's right.

OK, then.... let's make our own list. Off the top of my head, here are some iconic AIs.

-- Roy Batty, 'Bladerunner'.
-- R2D2, 'Star Wars'
-- David, 'A.I.'
-- HAL, '2001'
-- Robby, 'Forbidden Planet'
-- Maria, 'Metropolis'
-- The Gunslinger, 'Westworld'
-- Data, 'Star Trek'
-- The Wives, 'The Stepford Wives'
-- The Terminator, 'The Terminator'

I still don't see a soul in these abominations.

"My God, it's full of stars!"

It seems that Jello-O is getting a rather shaky reputation.

I might add that plastics also seem to play havoc on a biochemical level, affecting animal and human hormones.

A hoax, of course, but all worth it when the poor lad gave it all away, then threw up on live TV.

Whoever finds the ear in the cake wins a prize.

That poor horse looks tired.

"Forgive me for vomiting on your shoes."

Oh, oops. No kanji on Neatorama, OK.

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Our best intentions are often the most disastrous.