Top Ten Most Cliched Character Types In Sci-Fi

First off, this article, The Top Ten Most Cliched Character Types In Sci-Fi, over at Topless Robot, makes a distinction between science fiction and sci-fi:

Amongst those who make a distinction between the two (us nerds, that is), science fiction deals with how science will change the human condition, while sci-fi usually deals with hallway-chasing-explosions, weirdly shaped knife-fights and Megan Fox's ass... although not necessarily in that order.

Sci-fi is the watered-down, mass media version of science diction, the generic Dr. Thunder to the true amazingness of Dr. Pepper, if you will. But since most people don't know the difference, you get non-fans thinking that Independence Day is the epitome of smart science fiction (although, it did teach us all how explosive a drunk Randy Quaid can be).

Head on over here to see the list. I smiled in particular at Pure Energy Beings, The Accidental Time-Tourist, and The Bumbling Robot.