"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."
I discovered a terrific, 2001: A Space Odyssey Geek T-Shirt from MimoCustom. It's a HAL 9000, cyclopean salute, featuring the above quote. To me, that chilling line epitomizes the precise moment when Dave Bowman realizes he may have reached a harrowing point of no return. Stanley Kubrick/Arthur C. Clark's visual concept then shifts from idyllic space opera to Space Age thriller, making HAL a mechanical Frankenstein for the ages.
I chose my shirt in basic black, since I believe it contrasts well with HAL's cold, red eye. Also, the quote, in white, stands out in a most striking way.
You, too, can order this stylish, "geek" novelty (along with other Space Odyssey apparel) at
https://minocustom.com/products/im-sorry-dave
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