I was with you until you said lobotomised - That's the wrong word, as that results in a personality change, and I think overstates the situation. The rest of your points were solid, though, so I'm now feeling good about replacing Artoo's laughter with a mournful whistle.
Besides lobotomised clearly the process by which one becomes a cyborg.
As for Classic LOL...well, I guess I'm honored.