This episode, we’re celebrating our 700th episode of Fusion Patrol with the film The Day the Earth Stood Still, 1951 edition.

Simon and Eugene discuss whether the film is an appeal to authoritarianism or pacifism, whether the spaceship was guarded by UNIT soldiers, and, of course, Eugene talks about sex with robots.

The Day the Earth Stood Still Release Date: December 25, 1951 Runtime: 92 minutes Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe Director: Robert Wise Writer: Edmund H. North Synopsis: An alien named Klaatu arrives in Washington, D.C., bringing a warning for all Earth’s people and accompanied by a powerful robot, Gort. As the world’s leaders react with suspicion and fear, Klaatu seeks to deliver a message that could determine the planet’s future survival.