For the animated series, see Robots in Disguise

Robots in Disguise is an electro punk band from London. Sue Denim and Dee Plume are its only two members as of 2005, apart from a drummer named Ann, and occasionally at gigs, a bassist (usually either Noel Fielding or Chris Corner). They have released three albums, titled "Mix Up Words And Sounds", "Robots in Disguise", and "Get RID". Sue has also appeared in two episodes of the BBC comedy The Mighty Boosh, where Dee has appeared in three episodes. The Mighty Boosh has been named as the reason for their recent recognition in the UK. Their first appearance was in the series one episode "Electro" where they played electro girls "Neon" and "Ultra" in a band called "Kraftwerk Orange". Their second appearance was in series two episode "Nanageddon" where they played goth girls "Anthrax" and "Ebola". Dee's third appearance was as a woman covered in shells in the episode "The Legend of Old Gregg".

It appears the girls have taken their stage names from words for a writer's pen name: "pseudonym" (Sue Denim) and "nom de plume" (Dee Plume).

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