When I took part in the Robot Wars series of programmes,I was made to feel very important,like a star if you like and the signing of autographs for the kids added to the atmosphere.

Meals were supplied,hotels paid for and there was allways a camera crew wanting a interview and it didnt matter whether you had a great robot or a not so great one-you were one of the elite-A Roboteer.
This still happens - the autograph signing, the kids looking at you in awe by the simple act of walking into the loo or queuing up for food and bumping into a 'roboteer' The interviews for radio and tv - this still happens.

The only thing that doesnt happen is getting your arsed wiped by the tv production company if you just happen to have a 'star' robot - not such a bad thing all this equality :wink: