About I’d Rather Be A Robot

I’d Rather Be A Robot brings nostalgic, hand-drawn robots and monsters to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. Created by Western Massachusetts illustrator Adam Connor, the work blends 80s cartoon nostalgia with pen, ink, and watercolor, sold as original prints, stickers, and shirts.

The illustrations often feature robots, monsters, and wide-eyed kids, many drawn from little made-up stories with a sense of humor that lands with every age group. Fans of craft beer will want to look for the Brew Monsters line — a cast of hop-loving creatures printed on pint glasses, coasters, stickers, and tees. It is playful, a little weird, and built to make shoppers of all ages smile.

Robots, Monsters, and a Whole Lot of Nostalgia

Every piece starts as an original drawing in pen and ink and watercolor, giving the collection a warm, handmade quality that mass-produced art cannot match. The result is a booth full of characters worth taking home, whether shoppers are after a statement print, a sticker for the laptop, or a shirt that sparks a conversation.

Where and When to Shop

Find I’d Rather Be A Robot at Salem Common during Haunted Happenings 2026, appearing Sunday, October 18, 2026. Salem Common operates on the following dates:

• September 26–27 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 10–12 (Saturday–Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day) — Sunday, October 11: Holiday hours may apply.
• October 17–18 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 24–25 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 31 (Halloween, Saturday)
• November 1 (Sunday)

Hours: Saturdays 10 AM – 8 PM · Sundays 10 AM – 6 PM · Indigenous Peoples Day Monday 10 AM – 6 PM · Halloween 10 AM – 9:45 PM

Follow I’d Rather Be A Robot

Follow @idratherbearobot on Instagram for new drops and a closer look at the robots, monsters, and Brew Monsters.