At this point, showing great bravery and presence of mind, Wilson turned off the robot's Emergency Switch, thus saving the day.
Ever since then the robot has been a static exhibit in Wilson's 'Museum of Old Stuff And a Robot' but every time he enters he feels the reproachful gaze of the defunct android upon him, and a shiver of guilt passes through him.
He always maintained that the robot could easily have passed the Turing Test, if only he hadn't been trying to rip everyone to pieces…
So this record, dedicated to The Robot, is Wilson's apology, his expression of regret, his act of contrition for turning off a sentient machine.
Anyway, today everyone has gathered in the living room to see the first ever showing of: (Don't Make Me Be) This Machine -- the Music Video.
W outlined the above story for the benefit of those too young or too vague to remember the incident, then pressed PLAY on the remote.
The screen burst into life and there was an expectant intake of breath from the assembled...
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