Originally posted by LLJade@May 26 2004, 12:54 AM
I figured Atlas had something to do with the myth. In the 2004 version, that name really does seem to suit him.
Yeah, they fit that in nicely with the holographic globe atlas.
Don't forget these other names from the 80s series:
Barbary (creator of Cleopatra): something to do with pirates.
Goliath: the strongest fighter of the Philistines in the bible (David vs. Goliath).
Inspector Randolph Holmes and Dr Winston: A variation of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
Fireball: can turn into a fireball.
Frankenstein: named after the monster from the book.
Hercules: named after the Greek warior.
Inspector Gumshoe: Gumshoe is slang for detective.
Kybalt (from Robio and Robiette): In the original story, this guy was called Tybalt. And of course Robio is Romeo and Robiette is Juliette.
Mayor Ballast: Ballast is a heavy weight used under railway tracks or at the bottom of ocean ships. This is a name that suits his size.
Mt Blanc: The mountain guide. Mt Blanc is the largest mountain in France.
Photar: The solar-powered robot. Light is made from photons.
Prince Seigfried and Princess Odette: from the old story (can't remember the name).
Professor Hyde: He ran Robot Land for kids, but it was secretly a weapons factory. He wasn't who he appeared, just like Jeckyl and Hyde.
Professor Terrapin: A terrapin is a type of turtle, a fitting name for someone who escapes from jail by diving into the sea.
Lilly on Peligro Island: Peligro is Spanish for "danger".
Snare: a snare is a trap.
Zeus: the name of the chief Greek god.
That's all I can think of.
