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 Sideways Bob Sideways Bob is a comic book character from Wildstorm Comics. Sideways Bob (for this is how he demands to be known, and nobody argues out of their fear and/or respect for him) is a formidable "security expert" (mercenary), attached to Ivana’s operation to keep the penthouse secure from enemy attack - and, if necessary, to keep DV8 in. Bob’s pushing fifty, a grizzled horrible ugly sod with white hair and sky blue eyes. As an acknowledged expert in all fields of vice, crime, and disgusting things, he becomes something of an advisor to the young members of DV8