Gizmodo: robot costumes

Robots Turn on Humans, A Photo Essay by Robots for Robots

Mark Wilson — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST

We're sorry, fellow humans. As of last Halloween, our reign as supreme beings of the Earth has ended. Robots, cleverly disguised as our readers, documented the first stages of robotic upheaval. And to those with weak stomachs, we simply cannot recommend reading on.

Second Runner Up, Uyen Thai
We think the horror of this image speaks for itself.

First Runner Up, Jesse Clark
"After the Robots destroyed their homes, these humans have to huddle around old Macintoshes to keep warm. They live in consent fear that the Robot overlords will discover what they are doing with their ancestors."

Winner, Jeff Rames
Not the most original take on the theme, but these guys sent us a whole storyline worth of robotic brutality. We were promised there were more pictures if we needed them, but we passed because we assumed the inclusion of puppies and kittens.

More photos sent to us by readers: Thanks to everyone for participating. Jeff, write mark@giz to claim your prize!

Halloween Costume Competition: Robots Turn on Humans

Mark Wilson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT

From our last post on the matter: With Halloween around the corner, there's one thought that scares us more than any other. It's not Dracula or reanimated corpses. It's not TP'd houses or razor blade candy. It's the day when robots turn on humans in the battle for Earth. And to prep for the event, we're throwing a contest. Dress up like a robot that's turned on the human race, maybe win a pizza.

Nice response so far guys, but we have a few notes about the entries we've been receiving:

Some of you have done great, but most of you are just sending yourselves in a robot costume from 2003. No offense, but we do not care about your old pictures from when you still listened to Nelly.

We want pictures in which you, as a robot, are turning on Man (read: not just hanging out with Him). Think less robots dancing by a keg and more robots stealing a keg with a mob of angry humans chasing behind. Capture the moment of singularity. Capture our downfall.

And in case you've forgotten the grand prize, one of you will win a whole pizza. Now, I know a lot of you read that and think we mean a large. Well, we do not mean a large. We're talking about an extra large. Feed yourself and someone you love.

The only catches are that all submissions must be:

1. Original Non-Photoshopped Photos
2. Received by November 1st

Send all of your best shots to tips@giz with the headline "Robots Turn on Humans" for entry, along with your contact info. May the meanest robot win. [Photo by Steve Madonna]

Halloween Costume Contest: Robots Turn on Humans

Mark Wilson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:10:00 EDT

With Halloween around the corner, there's one thought that scares us more than any other. It's not Dracula or reanimated corpses. It's not TP'd houses or razor blade candy. It's the day when robots turn on humans in the battle for Earth. And to prep for the event, we're throwing a contest. Dress up like a robot that's turned on the human race, maybe win a pizza.

We want you to get creative. We're talking about a whole pizza on the line with toppings of your choosing—this isn't something you can just go out and buy for yourself on a whim.

Your interpretation of robots turning on the human race can be as adolescent or apocalyptic as you'd like. Make us laugh or make us cry. Whatever. The only catches are that all submissions must be:

1. Original Non-Photoshopped Photos
2. Received by November 1st

Send all of your best shots to tips@giz with the headline "Robots Turn on Humans" for entry, along with your contact info. And good luck. We're really looking forward to seeing your work, puny humans.