Washbowl

A washpan is a recurring element in the Chibi-Robo! series.

Appearances

Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!

Chibi-Robo, dazed after being struck by a washpan

When unplugging from an Outlet, a washpan may sometimes fall on Chibi-Robo's head, knocking him down. Telly Vision will count the number of times this happens. In the Happy Book, Kenichi Nishi, the Director of Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!, says that he suspects Mr. Prongs is the one dropping the washpans on Chibi-Robo, or at least making them.^{^[1]}

Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder

The washpan will fall on Chibi-Robo's head upon arriving at a location to explore via teleportation on its Chibi-PC. After being knocked out by the washpan, the player can make Chibi-Robo stand up by performing any action.

Triva

Chibi-Robo takes no Watt damage after getting hit by a washpan.
Pans are a recurring gag elements in various Japanese media.^{[citation needed]}

References

↑ Why does the washpan fall? Nishi: I gave up trying to think of the reason (laughs). For now, I think Mr. Prongs makes them as a part-time job. - Happy Book, page 15

[1] Why does the washpan fall? Nishi: I gave up trying to think of the reason (laughs). For now, I think Mr. Prongs makes them as a part-time job. - Happy Book, page 15

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