Nick 'Hammo' Hamilton on the dangers of Game Boy distraction. [via Tiny Cartridge]
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Jun 1, 2010
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I’m not sure I see the ‘danger’ here. The robot looks super friendly, like its strolling casually down the street, wondering “Hey there, whatcha doing?”
Gorgeous illustration!
Is it me or does that look like something outta Invader Zim.
The robot really, really reminds me of “Hob” from Dresden Codak.
http://dresdencodak.com/
Reminds me of the robots from Plain Sight, minus the ninja blade.
http://www.plainsightgame.com/
Like, a Game Boy? Was this photo taken like 60 years ago? ZOMGROFL!!!1!
Wow, I love how casual and at ease the giant robot looks. As well, I’ve been that kid before, in a sense. Very nicely done. Print ordered!
I would like to know what country that is supposed to be. It looks either Latin American or Mediterranean to me, but the car’s registration plate looks British.
We rely on these little engagements while the world makes itself more and more ahead of us
Judging by the comments, it’s the Rorschach robot.
But yes, thought of Plain Sight too.
yes, that was me at 10, I probably would have gotten grouchy at the robot too for blocking the very particular level of light gen1 gameboys would have needed
Hum… British style license places with hanging signs and window mounted air-conditioners… looks like Hong Kong to me…