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** BOB-606 looks like a GiantSpider with tentacles sprouting from its back. The spider-shape is for stability, while the tentacles are tipped with a number of different tools to allow it to do all it's various jobs.

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** BOB-606 looks like a GiantSpider with tentacles sprouting from its back. The spider-shape is for stability, stability (and for helping it reach places where other robots cannot), while the tentacles are tipped with a number of different tools to allow it to do all it's various jobs.

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* '''Enforced''': BOB-606 is the TokenGoodTeammate, with most BOB models violating their programming and becoming [[[KillerRobot Killer Robots.]] BOB-606 has to have the same design, even though its story purpose is different.

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BOB-606 is the TokenGoodTeammate, with most BOB models violating their programming and becoming [[[KillerRobot [[KillerRobot Killer Robots.]] BOB-606 has to have the same design, even though its story purpose is different.
** The producers [[NoBudget don't have the budget]] to make BOB from scratch, and so, having to [[PropRecycling recycle parts from previous robots]], don't have the means to make him aesthetically pleasing.

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* '''Lampshaded''': "Don't mind BOB-606. He looks a bit scary, but he's really harmless."

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* '''Lampshaded''': "Don't mind BOB-606. He looks a bit scary, but he's really harmless."Alice, the MadScientist (though not exactly "mad", more like {{absent minded|professor}}), drops this remark:
--> '''Alice''': Heheh, it appears that I ''may'' have overlooked the horrifying design of BOB. But, worry not! He's not actually that threatening, unless you're intending to use him for security reasons.



* '''Discussed''': "If it's just meant to complete household tasks, why does it look like it's gonna destroy the world?"

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* '''Discussed''': "Don't mind BOB-606. He looks a bit scary, but he's really harmless. He just does household tasks." "If it's just meant to complete household tasks, why does it look like it's gonna destroy the world?"

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* '''Double Subverted''': But BOB-606 has a HeelFaceTurn and becomes nice, so it doesn't fit anymore.

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* '''Double Subverted''': Subverted''':
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But BOB-606 has a HeelFaceTurn and becomes nice, so it doesn't fit anymore.anymore.
** BOB-606's ''default'' mode is a frightening one.



* '''Exploited''': ???

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* '''Exploited''': ???The company that makes BOB-606 robots intentionally makes them frightening so they can scare intruders away.



* '''Deconstructed''': BOB-606 frightens the children that it cares for, ultimately causing it to fail at its task.

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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Implied''': People actively avoid BOB-606.
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BOB-606 frightens the children that it cares for, ultimately causing it to fail at its task.task.
** The company that makes BOB-606 goes out of business since no one wants to buy their robots because of their frightening appearance.






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** BOB-606 lost (some of) its outer casing.
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* '''Enforced''': BOB-606 is the TokenGoodTeammate, with most BOB models violating their programming and becoming KillerRobots. BOB-606 has to have the same design, even though its story purpose is different.

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* '''Enforced''': BOB-606 is the TokenGoodTeammate, with most BOB models violating their programming and becoming KillerRobots. [[[KillerRobot Killer Robots.]] BOB-606 has to have the same design, even though its story purpose is different.
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* '''Enforced''': ???

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* '''Enforced''': ???BOB-606 is the TokenGoodTeammate, with most BOB models violating their programming and becoming KillerRobots. BOB-606 has to have the same design, even though its story purpose is different.

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* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???

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* '''Subverted''': ???
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** Turns out BOB-606 actually ''does'' have an evil purpose, so it looking scary is fitting.
** BOB-606 has a mode that makes it look friendly, which is assumes while doing its helpful tasks.
* '''Double Subverted''': ???But BOB-606 has a HeelFaceTurn and becomes nice, so it doesn't fit anymore.



* '''Lampshaded''': ???

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* '''Lampshaded''': ???"Don't mind BOB-606. He looks a bit scary, but he's really harmless."



* '''Discussed''': ???

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* '''Discussed''': ???"If it's just meant to complete household tasks, why does it look like it's gonna destroy the world?"

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* '''Downplayed''': BOB-606 is a robot intended to guard households, but it takes a slight dive into the UncannyValley.

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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
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BOB-606 is a robot intended to guard households, but it takes a slight dive into the UncannyValley.UncannyValley.
** BOB-606 looks like a GiantSpider with tentacles sprouting from its back. The spider-shape is for stability, while the tentacles are tipped with a number of different tools to allow it to do all it's various jobs.
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* '''Inverted''': BOB-606 is a KillerRobot, but looks really cute.

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* '''Inverted''': BOB-606 is a KillerRobot, but looks [[CuteMachines looks]] [[CuteIsEvil really cute.cute]].
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** BOB-606 is menacing, but is part of a SWATTeam and its weapons are non-lethal. The idea is that criminals will be intimidated into surrendering to the police, minimizing loss of life.
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'''Basic Trope''': A robot that was intended for mundane intentions looks creepy for some reason or another.
* '''Straight''': BOB-606 is a robot intended for accomplishing minor household tasks, but for some reason it looks like a large scary [[NeverSmileAtACrocodile crocodilian]] covered in SpikesOfVillainy.
* '''Exaggerated''': BOB-606 looks like a MechanicalAbomination, but is intended for taking care of children and pets and helping sick patients.
* '''Downplayed''': BOB-606 is a robot intended to guard households, but it takes a slight dive into the UncannyValley.
* '''Justified''':
** BOB-606 was intended to be a dangerous robot before its programming was altered.
** BOB-606 is intended to guard places. Being intimidating is part of the point.
** BOB-606 was made for someone with a dark aesthetic ([[DarkIsEvil evil]] or [[DarkIsNotEvil not]]).
* '''Inverted''': BOB-606 is a KillerRobot, but looks really cute.
* '''Subverted''': ???
* '''Double Subverted''': ???
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig-Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': BOB-606 doesn't look scary.
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* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''': BOB-606 frightens the children that it cares for, ultimately causing it to fail at its task.
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