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90s Sci-Fi Series Is The Only One That Could Get Away With The Raunchiest Robot In Existence
By Jonathan Klotz
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There are two things that every sci-fi fan has grown to expect: One, every list of “Sci-fi shows cancelled after only one season” will include Firefly at the top of the list, and two, Lexx will forever be considered the raunchiest sci-fi series of all time. The low-budget Canadian show goes further than any of its 90 contemporaries, and nothing sums that up better than the robot crew member, 790. Every sci-fi show had to have an alien, robot, cyborg, an android, or some combination of all of them; only Lexx would decide an obsessive lovebot should be a regular part of the crew.
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790 starts the series running the Lusticon designed to turn Zev into a loveslave before succumbing to the brainwashing himself after a cluster lizard eats his body. Zev is the first person he sees, so he falls madly in love with her. That by itself would be enough of a problem, but it also means that he hates everyone else.
For the first two seasons of Lexx, 790 hates Stanley. Stanley stands in the way of getting Xev, so while the robot uses his vast intellect for good (or uh, however good the crew of the galaxy’s most powerful weapon would be at that moment), he doesn’t like talking to anyone but Xev. Jeffrey Hirschfield, as the voice of 790, was able to get away with some truly unhinged dialogue including “If I only had an arm, I’d be more than just a head. If I only had an arm, I would strangle Tweedle dead!” and the delightful prose, “On a branch there is a fruit / Plump and ripe for sucking / In a bed there is a Xev /hot and right for…”
790 Never Changes Only The Target Does
Over the course of Lexx, 790 shows absolutely zero personal growth and development. The only change comes in Season 3, when he’s killed and rebuilt, falling in love with Kai instead of Xev, transferring his love and hatred, respectively. The obsession with Kai goes so far that 790 enters his villain arc, leading him to start working with Prince to undermine the crew of the Lexx. This also lets Hirschfield deliver the line, “29 hours of necrophilia-filled fun!” which no other sci-fi series would ever include. Not even on the writer’s room whiteboard.
790 is a large part of the reason why Lexx has a devoted cult following even today, decades after it came to an end. This is the type of unhinged, psychotic, insane, downright weird character that would never be a regular part of any Star Trek or Stargate. Only Farscape could possibly handle a character like 790.
Zev/Xev, as the sexualized, hot chick on a spaceship, is such a classic trope that Galaxy Quest made fun of it, yet what 790 does is far more subversive: he talks about it. Constantly. 790 doesn’t know the concept of personal space, doesn’t care about being respectful, and talks like the comments under any social media thirst trap. You’re not supposed to do that, yet Lexx shines a spotlight on the degenerate behavior and never actually lets 790 win, or even get away with any of his schemes.
Lexx is a strange show filled with sex, innuendos, and horrible characters, but it’s aware that the characters are horrible people. If that’s your type of humor, it’s well worth streaming the show on Tubi.
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Logan Pauls hunt for a Pokémon card that doesnt exist, explained
It’s only been a few months since Logan Paul’s $16 million Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sale set a record, but he’s already on the hunt for something more valuable.
The controversial YouTuber-turned-WWE star released a one-hour mini-documentary on YouTube on Friday, chronicling his quest to acquire a card that doesn’t exist yet.
So what exactly is he trying to do, and why is the Pokémon card he’s trying to acquire potentially so valuable? Let’s break it down.
Which Pokémon card is Logan Paul trying to acquire?
In a nutshell, the origin of Pokémon cards can be dated back to 1996. Rather than being sold in packs, the first trading cards were available to peel from sheets found in a Japanese comic called CoroCoro. Pairs of cards were released over a number of issues, with the first – issue 223 – containing Pikachu and Jigglypuff cards.
The catch? Although there are many of these cards in circulation, there is apparently still no Pikachu that’s been graded a perfect 10 by the Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) body.
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The video above chronicles Paul’s attempt to secure one, following him as he buys copies of CoroCoro 223 along with pre-production sheets of the cards that came with the issue, hoping to peel a Pikachu card that’s high enough quality to make the grade of Gem Mint 10 (categorised on PSA’s website as a “virtually perfect card”).
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When will we know if Logan Paul has acquired the PSA 10 Pikachu?
This is the big question. Normally getting cards graded with PSA takes time (from five to 25 business days), but in the documentary we see Paul getting two cards graded far more quickly after dropping them off at one of the PSA offices himself.
At the end of the video, he announces a live streaming event where he will peel the Pikachu card that he hopes to get graded a 10. What we don’t know is what will happen next. Will the event end with Paul showing the card off and getting ready to take it to PSA? Or does he have the kind of relationship with the authenticator where he’ll be able to organise for one of its graders to attend the event, and do the grading in person?
We’ll have to wait for the stream, which is happening July 30 at 9:30 p.m. EST on Paul’s YouTube channel, to find out.
UPDATE: Jul. 31, 2026, 2:45 p.m. Logan Paul completed his livestream on Thursday, peeling the Pikachu on YouTue — but based on the card’s centering, he doesn’t think it’ll achieve the PSA 10 grade needed to complete his mission.
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Samsungs 55-inch M80H Mini LED TV has never been cheaper — save over $100 this weekend
SAVE $162: As of July 31, the Samsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $537.99. That’s 23% in savings and its lowest price on record.
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Traditionally, it may not be the best time to buy a new TV, but logically, it certainly is. Not only is the 2026 NFL season right around the corner, but plenty of new movies and TV shows will also hit the airwaves in the coming months (Mother Mary, Ted Lasso Season 4, Reacher Season 4, Survivor Season 51, more than likely Disclosure Day, etc.). Plus, this Samsung Mini LED model is down to its best price ever.
As of July 31, the Samsung 55-inch M80H Mini LED 4K TV is just $537.99, down from $699.99. That’s a saving of over $160, marking its lowest price on record according to our favorite price-tracking tool.
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The M80H is a step up from your basic LED TV, featuring a Mini LED display that uses loads of tiny LEDs for brighter, more accurate colors and more cinematic contrast. It’s not as impressive as an OLED TV, but it’s definitely more preferable if you’re on a budget. It also includes an NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, which has companion features like Samsung Vision AI and the AI Sound Controller. These added perks let you elevate specific parts of the sound or add more depth to certain scenes.
For gamers, the M80H is a solid pick, as it features the Motion Xcelerator 144Hz for supporting PC gaming, DLG 240Hz for smoother motion and response times, AMD FreeSync Premium, and an in-game menu that lets you control FPS, input lag, and more.
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If your old TV has seen its final days, there’s never been a better time to grab Samsung’s 55-inch M80H Mini LED TV.
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Everyones favorite earbuds are back down to $99 — shop Apple AirPods 4 now
SAVE $30: As of July 31, get the Apple AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon. That saves you $30 off its $129 price tag.
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If you’re an iPhone user, you can’t deny the convenience of Apple’s AirPods. The earbuds are perfectly pocket-sized and automatically connect to your iPhone, which means no unnecessary fussing with Bluetooth controls. The biggest downside to AirPods is the price.
When you’re used to the days of Apple providing a pair of EarPods with every phone, it’s a tough pill to swallow when you see AirPods $129 price tag. Luckily, you don’t have to spend that much on them.
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As of July 31, get the Apple AirPods 4 for just $99. That saves you $30 off the earbuds’ list price for 23% savings.
Apple AirPods 4 debuted in 2024. They’re outfitted with the H2 chip and spatial audio. This pair doesn’t have active noise cancellation, but it is sweat- and water-resistant for your workouts. Plus, with the included charging case enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life.
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Shop the Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon for $99 now and save $30.
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