The Adorable Starship

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Purdue Starship robot on the sidewalk.

While launching our FlutterBuy website today at Purdue, we noticed a larger presence of the Starship Fleet than ever before! Even in the smoldering heat, they were very busy and extremely polite. Each little starship bringing a smile to someone’s face as they trek on down the sidewalk, coming to a complete stop at the bustling crosswalks and street corners, they seem to be wagging an imaginary tail while waiting to cross. Images of Chip from Beauty and the Beast, and of a favorite puppy waiting to be called by his favorite person before running and jumping into outstretched arms are conjured up each time a little starship is sitting at a crosswalk. After a while one nearly forgets they are not human.

Making our way home from campus, we slow down as students are crossing all different directions. We notice a little starship patiently waiting then suddenly pull out to cross the street in front of us. Breaking quickly, our driver is prepared to let the little guy cross the street, but the little starship backs up to the sidewalk, unsure if he should stop or go. Looking forlorn – like he has just made a big mistake and is in real trouble – I resist the urge to jump out of the car, grab him up, cuddle him and assure him that everything is just fine. Maybe it is the heat, or maybe I’m just a tad bit crazy, but those little guys sure seem real and I, for one, think they are simply adorable! 

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Comments

After a couple years of having these adorable starships on campus, it still amazes me how they always bring smiles to people walking past them. In some way, it's like a reminder to me to enjoy these little moments in life :)

Really enjoyed reading this blog!