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steverg
steverg
Hey, guys! Rossum?
Mar 28 2009, 1:08 AM EDT | Post edited: Mar 28 2009, 1:08 AM EDT
Does anyone recognize the very, very famous NAME used for the pharmaceutical company? Rossum, as in Rossum's Universal Robots, one of the most famous SciFi stories (actually a play) ever? Karel Capek wrote it and it debuted way back in 1921. He was the man who created the name ROBOT. So this was a major nod to history tonight. I'll use other threads to talk about the episode, but I thought you guys might be interested in that little tidbit. Do you find this valuable?    
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Kindah
Kindah
1. RE: Hey, guys! Rossum?
Mar 28 2009, 1:10 AM EDT | Post edited: Mar 28 2009, 1:10 AM EDT
"Does anyone recognize the very, very famous NAME used for the pharmaceutical company? Rossum, as in Rossum's Universal Robots, one of the most famous SciFi stories (actually a play) ever? Karel Capek wrote it and it debuted way back in 1921. He was the man who created the name ROBOT. So this was a major nod to history tonight. I'll use other threads to talk about the episode, but I thought you guys might be interested in that little tidbit."
This is why the discussion board is awesome! I had no idea about this, but thanks for imparting your knowledge...I learned something new today. :-) Do you find this valuable?    
bluesun89
bluesun89
2. RE: Hey, guys! Rossum?
Mar 28 2009, 1:33 AM EDT | Post edited: Mar 28 2009, 1:33 AM EDT
"Does anyone recognize the very, very famous NAME used for the pharmaceutical company? Rossum, as in Rossum's Universal Robots, one of the most famous SciFi stories (actually a play) ever? Karel Capek wrote it and it debuted way back in 1921. He was the man who created the name ROBOT. So this was a major nod to history tonight. I'll use other threads to talk about the episode, but I thought you guys might be interested in that little tidbit."
That's brilliant! This is why Joss is so loved. He makes references like that. Do you find this valuable?    

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