A man has taken his admiration for a beloved actress to a whole new level by constructing a remarkably lifelike robot replica of Scarlett Johansson. While many people appreciate her talent and charisma, few would go to the lengths that Ricky Smith did, investing a year and a half and a staggering $50,000 into bringing his vision to life. But what was his endgame? I’m not sure, and I’d rather not dive into that rabbit hole, but I can predict this creation will give you nightmares.
According to reports, roughly 75% of this robotic marvel—dubbed the Mark 1 (or perhaps ScarRo)—is crafted from advanced 3-D printing technology. It even responds to various voice commands. Here’s hoping Ricky programs her to avoid repeating herself, which could get annoying fast. (Not that we’re not accustomed to that, right guys?!)
If he’s thinking ahead, he should design interchangeable faces, allowing him to swap out ScarJo for the next Hollywood darling when her star fades. After all, now that he’s publicly announced his new robotic companion, I doubt he’ll have much luck attracting real human friends.
Now, while I claimed I wouldn’t speculate about Ricky’s motivations, we all have the same thought! Of course, Scarlett Johansson is stunning, but if Ryan Reynolds couldn’t make it work with her, what chance does Ricky have? With $50,000 to spare, he could have pursued far better options than a high-tech version of a doll.
This path seems quite peculiar. My wife just welcomed our second child, and after the excitement of labor, I was faced with a doctor-imposed six-week stint of thinking about baseball. But at no point did I think, “I should use my savings to build a robotic replica of a famous actress!” I’m not judging him; we could all use a little robotic help sometimes! If I were to craft a cinematic robot, it would have to be Mary Poppins—after all, babysitters can be pricey!
Kudos to Ricky for checking off such a unique item on his bucket list. It’s almost perfectly timed with the buzz surrounding “Captain America: Civil War.” “I figured I should just do it when the timing is right and realize my dream,” Ricky shared with a publication. “If I realize my dream, I will have no regrets in life.” But hold on, Ricky! When it comes time to clean this robot, I suspect a few regrets may surface.
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Summary
A man named Ricky Smith has created a lifelike robot of Scarlett Johansson, investing significant time and money into this unusual project. While he may have fulfilled a personal dream, the implications of such a creation are both intriguing and unsettling. This story reflects the lengths to which some fans will go, even as it raises questions about companionship and reality.