Caption contest: Optimus Prime moonlights as clothes dryer

What does a superpowered Transformer do in his spare time -- you know, when he's not too busy starring in some of the worst written pieces of escapist cinema? Well, for one Taiwanese fella, there's nothing Optimus Prime likes doing more than supporting a bamboo stick used for hanging washed clothes. Seriously, the dude spent $1,600 on scrap metal, built a 14-foot model of his son's favorite mech superhero, and now has it serving as a spectacularly ornamental pivot for his washing. Classy. Oh, and video after the break.

Richard Lai: [pumps up hydraulics] "Why hello there, cute little red car..."
Tim: "Autobots, spin cycle!"
Thomas: "Transformers: Revenge of the Snuggle Bear."
Darren: "Man, it's chilly out today. Wait -- these aren't my threads! RAWWRRRR!"
Paul: "Oh, sure, Shia said he'll be 'right back.' I hate that kid."
Josh F.: "Do these windows make me look fat?"
Laura: "Get Michael Bay on the phone. Immediately."
Joanna: "Mommm, bathroom!"
Chris: "After nine years, Johnny 5 finally admits that he'd been juicing."
Joe: "There's not much more to this than meets the eye... sadly."
Don: "You think this is impressive? Wait until you see Voltron mowing my lawn."
Josh T.: "I need something to do until Transformers 3 rolls around. This cocaine isn't going to buy itself."

[CapnHowdy Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:07PM]

Appliances in disguise

[simba1983 Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:15PM]

"Having bid on the Allspark cube, I didn't half expect this from Ebay!"

[cphu Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:16PM]

Quite a sentimental story. The kid has a loving father. Not too many kids have a custom-built 14-foot robot standing right in front of their houses.

[poopers1 Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:23PM]

No Allspark, No Laundry!

[Pseud0random Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:27PM]

"Rarely do we run out of Snuggle at a moment of our choosing."

[xfbtmofx Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:28PM]

now he just needs to build a skids to hold the otherside.

[Unholyfire Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:43PM]

Personals Ad: "Tall, strong, and experienced Autobot seeks his true Allspark. Has transportation, own house, and am capable of doing my own laundry."

[JTermechi Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:52PM]

Optimus Prime becomes the latest victim of casting changes in the next Transformers movie.

[spamfree Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:01PM]

The economic downturn has hit the Autobots especially hard. Unlike their evil counterparts, the Autobots can't turn to robbing gas stations. So this is the kind of work they're left with. "At least as robots, we're not programmed for self-esteem." says Optimus.

[Blueheart556 Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:07PM]

Maybe I can play off this "Made in Taiwan" stamp as a clever decal...

[autobot Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:10PM]

When I was a kid my dad just kicked my ass and then would feel bad and give me money to buy what else....transformers.

This would have been better.

[philhanson Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:35PM]

"Autobots, fold towels ... er roll out!

[joelaf Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:35PM]

Optimus Prime humiliates lesser know ladder bot by defeating it with a kendo stick, laden with laundry. PWNed

[ngax666 Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:36PM]

Did anyone realize that is no mention of cloth hanger in the video. none what so ever.

[drewfine Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:38PM]

"Hi Im Optimus Prime for Jenny Craig..."

[skippyrq Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:38PM]

Has anyone seen my snuggie? I thought I hung it out to dry...

[utilitus Posted Jan 22nd 2010 4:42PM]

No tickee? No problem!

[Chas Percodani Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:02PM]

I dry, you fold.

[Chas Percodani Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:06PM]

@Chas Percodani or (in response to douche bag advisor guy)

What if we leave and they don't, then who will do your laundry?

[StemSell Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:11PM]

Instead of Allspark, I find I must now make due with plain ol' All™...

[hats Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:23PM]

Try as he might, no amount of spin could cover up just how bad Transformers 2 was.

[Junyor Mynt Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:25PM]

after ridding the world of decepticons the Autobots found themselves looking for work with little experience.

[mikeyakerr Posted Jan 22nd 2010 5:39PM]

how many autobots can you fit in a mini?

[Prostate of Grace Posted Jan 22nd 2010 6:13PM]

"I'm beginning to wonder if this lady that said the Autospark was in her linen closet is the real deal, or full of shit."

[biggworm Posted Jan 22nd 2010 6:42PM]

Optimus Prime playing hide and seek."Ok, good spot here, do I look like a tree?"

[BrownSound Posted Jan 22nd 2010 10:03PM]

genius its probably energy efficient too

[magusxxx Posted Jan 22nd 2010 10:19PM]

Transformers 3 Plotline: Optimus' misunderstood that the Allspark is actually all® laundry detergent with Sparkle white. Now his prime directive is to save Snuggle from Tides® of Ninjas.

Submitted by Uwe Boll for your approval.

[Plazmic Flame Posted Jan 22nd 2010 11:33PM]

@(Unverified)

LMFAO!!! Noooooooooo!!! Not Uwe Boll.... please please please, make sure you all sign that online petition to stop that man from making movies.

[poached Posted Jan 22nd 2010 10:49PM]

Optimus Prime getting into character for his next big role: Untitled project 4. A robot who discovers he is not human at all, saves his human laundry mat owning, surrogate family from evil and in the process discovers the power he posses to transform - himself, and those around him - and gets the girl in the end too.

[Plazmic Flame Posted Jan 22nd 2010 11:32PM]

Best Dad ever... a real tear jerker.

[yrag Posted Jan 23rd 2010 12:24AM]

"I need something to do until Transformers 3 rolls around. This cocaine isn't going to buy itself."

YEAH!

Josh has got my vote!

[rollzroyce Posted Jan 23rd 2010 1:01AM]

Transformers: More than meets the eye..Robots that like to Dry!

[rollzroyce Posted Jan 23rd 2010 1:04AM]

Transformers: More than meets the Eye, Robots that love to Dry!

[vqro Posted Jan 23rd 2010 1:18AM]

That's right! Put those somabitches to work. Who do they think they are? They think they can just come to earth and drive on our highways. Earn your right to be here, Prime!

[HumbleDestroyer Posted Jan 23rd 2010 1:46AM]

"It was wither this or learn how to transform into a GPS."

[Ameya Posted Jan 23rd 2010 4:27AM]

PMS is real and can affect your washing machine too !

[Ameya Posted Jan 23rd 2010 4:35AM]

"Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .... hey wait a min.... where the hell is Wednesday ...???

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2010 5:44AM]

well........this photo is taken by me~
and~ i don't authorize any news website to use it!
i think this is not really good.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2010 5:45AM]

@(Unverified) http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/caption-contest-optimus-prime-moonlights-as-clothes-dryer/#thankYou

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2010 5:45AM]

@(Unverified) http://www.flickr.com/photos/eason/sets/72157623122213921/

[KGB Posted Jan 23rd 2010 5:47AM]

"Hi, my name is Optimus and im here to introduce to a new and revolutionized bamboo stick from the makers of Oxy clean" "A product so great, we spared no robots life to make it just for you humans".

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2010 6:13AM]

more picture:
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=368&t=1393585
click 按這裡檢視圖片

[Rany Posted Jan 23rd 2010 1:08PM]

"I wish I had accepted that role in avatar ! "

[LPAkria Posted Jan 23rd 2010 4:27PM]

"Still beats working with Michael Bay again."

[rosedog Posted Jan 24th 2010 12:30PM]

Cliffjumper, don't tell the other Autobots about this...