There were 450 competitors taking part this year. During the Legged League Final, an irate web journalist came up and insisted that the commentator call the robots 'she' or 'it', not 'he'. There was a lot of cleavage on display during Robocup 2000. Unfortunately for all involved, it was male bum cleavage. Here we see some talent from a German team, but they were far from the only offenders. Teams were reminded 'Would competitors please note that sleeping in the competition area is not permitted due to safety concerns'. Carrying battery packs made of several batteries hot-glued together with wires going everywhere as cabin luggage does not amuse airport security. However, when carrying robot dogs through an airport x-ray machine, no one bats an eyelid. Slurpees make a nutritious, delicious and handy breakfast. Meat pies don't. There were humanoid robots on display at Robocup for the first time at Melbourne in 2000. Geography is not a strong point on some teams. Consider the following overheard exchange : Person 1 : Where is McGill University? Person 2 : It's in Montreal. Person 3 : No, it's in Quebec. Person 2 looks at Person 3 like he's just crawled out of somewhere slimy. Person 2 : Montreal is in Quebec.