You might remember when I posted this on Medium last year. It got a good response I wasn't expecting, and it seems like it's getting a similar response now on Substack.
I'm not really sure if there will be a sequel or not. I meant this as a one-off joke thing, but there might be some more in it with some more thought....
I wasn't expecting the ending at all - I mean they were all about going to make their demands heard and if not unleash utter destruction - oh well - is there a part 2 to this?
This reminded me of the Twilight Zone episode, "Five Characters in Search of an Exit" - great twist at the end! Also, were all the robot names from other media? I got Robbie (Asimov) and Dalek (Dr. Who); the rest went over my head. Fun read regardless. A part 2 would be awesome.
the robots found themselves caught by much larger beings, as those beings rushed inside whatever building they were inside and cavorted like ridiculous, crazed fools.
I had to re read the ending and discovered on second reading a much darker aspect to your story. Self inflicted destruction or inviting the enemy to your home. Curious as to what your intentions were as it is reflective of our society. Well written piece!
You might remember when I posted this on Medium last year. It got a good response I wasn't expecting, and it seems like it's getting a similar response now on Substack.
I'm not really sure if there will be a sequel or not. I meant this as a one-off joke thing, but there might be some more in it with some more thought....
Part II: Revenge of the Swamp Robots!!
I wasn't expecting the ending at all - I mean they were all about going to make their demands heard and if not unleash utter destruction - oh well - is there a part 2 to this?
Thank you for recommending Actoss the Broken Line by Bette Perkins!!
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OK, this was too much fun lmao. Nicely done, very nicely done.
This reminded me of the Twilight Zone episode, "Five Characters in Search of an Exit" - great twist at the end! Also, were all the robot names from other media? I got Robbie (Asimov) and Dalek (Dr. Who); the rest went over my head. Fun read regardless. A part 2 would be awesome.
Delightful!! Ho Hoooooo….
Really enjoyed this, David 😁👍🏼
Delightful. :)
This line made me imagine them in funny ways:
the robots found themselves caught by much larger beings, as those beings rushed inside whatever building they were inside and cavorted like ridiculous, crazed fools.
Very creative
Merry Christmas!
I had to re read the ending and discovered on second reading a much darker aspect to your story. Self inflicted destruction or inviting the enemy to your home. Curious as to what your intentions were as it is reflective of our society. Well written piece!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdhhQhqi_AE