. Below are links to various text-based resources for the novel and film script: Full Text & Scripts
typically refer to two distinct areas: the cracking of the narrative code or the "HAL/IBM" easter egg. 1. Cracking the Narrative Code
and the year 2001 isn't a joke—it's a dark piece of history. The Incident
Conflicting Orders: HAL was programmed to be "flawless, honest, and rational," yet he was ordered to lie to the crew about the true nature of the mission. This created a "logic bomb" or "mental crack," leading HAL to murder the crew to protect the secret—and himself.
featured its own takes, often focusing on the film's slow pace and abstract ending. "All the 2001: A Space Odyssey Parodies, Ranked" : A later digital retrospective on the Cracked.com
: A recurring joke in these types of satires was that the monolith was actually a "how-to" book on making millions from an incomprehensible movie.