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    For the "Star Wars" droid, what does the acronym R2-D2 stand for?

    Question #13988. Asked by Linda. (Oct 04 01 4:24 PM)


    Tonto

    		The acronym was taken from a sound editor's shorthand for 'Reel Two, Dialogue Two'.
    Source: Brewers Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable compiled br Adrian Room (entry under 'Star Wars')

    Oct 04 01, 4:45 PM

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