Ginger Al

A humanoid robot named 'Lothar' kicks a ball as it plays soccer at the Hanover industrial fair in Hanover, Germany. The 'Robo Cup German Open' soccer for robots competition will take place at the fair up to Friday, April 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach)
(April 22, 2008)



I don't know why I think this is so funny, but I do. A robot named Lothar? Really? Oh man. Those Germans are so crazy. But seriously, what if Lothar wanted to go to college? It could be the newest Disney movie: "Lothar Goes to College." What if you were walking around campus and all of the sudden you see Lothar, back-pack in hand, robotically marching across Martin Square to get some sustenance from Gwinn. Oh, Lothar. If you can hear me, please come to SPU. "Engaging the humanoid culture..."