The name Crow was inspired by a number of things. I thought it would be cool to have a robot with sort of a Native American feel to it.

Joel Hodgson is describing the creative reasoning behind naming the robot character “Crow” (Crow T. Robot) from *Mystery Science Theater 3000*. The quote frames the name as an intentional blend of influences rather than a single reference: “Crow” evokes an animal totem and a distinct cultural atmosphere, which Hodgson associates (rightly or wrongly) with a “Native American feel.” Read today, the remark also highlights how pop-culture creators have often reached for Indigenous signifiers to suggest mystique, earthiness, or “tribal” style—an impulse that can be aesthetically motivated but also risks flattening diverse cultures into a generalized vibe.