The Freeky Geeky Chronicles: The Backup
Glitch: "WOO-HOO! RJ! What's this? Two of the same thing?! Are we making twins? Can I name them? Sparky and... and Sparky Junior! WOO-HOO!"
RJ: "Glitch, settle down. It's not about names, it's about a principle. It's something the truly innovative minds understood. Like good old John Hammond, who had his backup plan islands. Or the visionary from Contact who posited, 'Why build one when you can have two at twice the price? Only, this one can be kept secret.' It’s a concept that resonates deeply in my line of work."
Phobos: (Jittery, raspy wail) "But... but two means twice the surface area for dust! Twice the chances for something to snag! Oh, the tangles!"
Mopes: (Slow, raspy drawl) "Two paths... to the same dust. Duplication... merely postpones... the inevitable decay."
Pandora: "And the 'secret' aspect is clearly a work in progress, given your public pronouncements. Your marketing strategy needs work, RJ."
RJ: "Look, everyone. The biggest reason for always building two of a prototype, especially given the... unique challenges presented by this particular workshop, is simply for robust troubleshooting. It allows for direct comparison of performance, pinpointing anomalies, and ensuring that the design integrity holds up under any and all unexpected... enhancements. It's about making sure that the final version is bulletproof."
Glitch: "Bulletproof?! WOO-HOO! Can we test it with my rubber chicken catapult? I bet it can launch a lot of chickens!"
Phobos: "Chickens?! Oh, no, not chickens! Feathers everywhere! And the squawking! My nerves!"
Pandora: "Yes, Glitch, because the primary purpose of a prototype is always 'chicken catapult resistance.' Brilliant, as ever."
RJ: "See what I mean? The need for a second becomes pretty clear when that's the kind of 'enhancement' we're dealing with. It's not just about design flaws, it's about... occupational hazards."
RJ: "Alright, Eeeks, there's always a critic in the crowd, isn't there? But here's the straight truth: When you're building something new, having a second prototype isn't a sign of inefficiency. It's a strategic investment. It's about creating a safe space to fail fast, learn faster, and ultimately, build something truly exceptional. It's about embracing the chaos, but always having a stable point of reference. And sometimes, it's just about having a spare for when Glitch inevitably tries to 'improve' the first one with a power drill and a packet of biscuits. Don't be afraid to build a second. It might just save your sanity. And your project."
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