Before Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo became the world-famous robot duo, they were in a guitar-based rock band called Darlin'. After a negative review in the British magazine 'Melody Maker' described their music as 'a daft punky thrash,' the duo found the insult hilarious. Instead of being offended, they decided to break up Darlin' and form an electronic duo named after the bad review: 'Daft Punk.' This sense of humor and subversion defined their career. They went on to release 'Homework' in 1997, which revolutionized house music. Their iconic helmets were introduced later to maintain their anonymity and create a timeless, sci-fi brand.