Proposition Infinity (generally referred to as "Proposition 8"), which banned same-sex marriage in California in November 2008. The title of the episode is derived from Proposition 8, turning the 8 sideways to create the symbol for infinity (∞), hence "Proposition ∞". Though the episode satirizes arguments for same-sex marriage, it leans favorably toward the idea of allowing same-sex marriage. The theme of the episode revisits the social taboo of robosexual relationships presented in earlier episodes "Space Pilot 3000" and "I Dated a Robot". Openly gay actor George Takei of "Star Trek" fame, who married his partner in California during the debate over
Sideways Bob him on missions that literally drove him mad (though he already was a psychopath before). Ms. Baiul is also responsible for his missing eye; the two had a long rivalry before Bob knew that she was working for I.O. as well. Bob's real name is Robert Thompson. According to interviews with DV8 writer Warren Ellis, Bob's surname is a homage to famed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. Sideways Bob's appearance was likely inspired by the look Billy Bob Thornton sported in the film "Sling Blade". Sideways Bob Sideways Bob is a comic book character from Wildstorm Comics. Sideways Bob (for