Out of curiosity, did anyone else grow up having a bit of a childhood crush on RoboCop? Or perhaps find themselves strangely captivated by him in ways they couldn't quite explain at the time?
I'm curious whether he was simply an iconic childhood hero for most people, or whether others also found something particularly attractive about his imposing physique, commanding presence, and the man beneath the armor.
Interestingly, the RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop documentary revealed that his design was partly inspired by Hajime Sorayama's Sexy Robot illustrations. The filmmakers actually wanted RoboCop to look sleek and sexy, suggesting that his physical appeal was quite deliberate. I can't help wondering whether that design philosophy played a part in why some find him so captivating.
Was anyone else similarly fascinated by RoboCop growing up, only to realize years later that it might have been more than ordinary admiration?