Futurama is such a great show, that not only does it stand up to repeat viewings, it warrants repeat viewings. Choosing a favorite quote is impossible, so I’m starting with a quote from my second favorite episode ever, “The Devil’s Hands are Idle Playthings.” Hedonismbot welcomes the audience to Fry‘s opera, then gives them these classic words of encouragement:
“Let us cavort like the Greeks of old. (You know the ones I mean).”
I’m glad that, in the future, someone would take the time to design, build and program a robot like Hedonismbot. In addition to the seemingly pansexual Hedonismbot, Futurama also featured a transitioning transsexual robot, as well as Bender as a cross-dressing wrestler, then later undergoing gender reassignment as Robonian Olympic medal-winner Coilette. However, I can’t think of any openly gay characters appearing in the entire series, though Bender claimed to have excellent gaydar. So, either Futurama was following in the footsteps of the homo-free future of Star Trek, or all the gays left New New York to gentrify New New Jersey. As you can guess, I’m a huge fan of the original four seasons of the show. The new direct-to-DVD films have been less successful, I think, but I’m still looking forward to Bender’s Game, the next installment. Here’s a trailer:
Now, the weekend is not yet over, so let us all cavort like the Greeks of old! (You know the ones I mean).
Quote of the Week: The Wisdom of Hedonismbot
By Chance
October 12, 2008 at 11:27AM EDT
Futurama is such a great show, that not only does it stand up to repeat viewings, it warrants repeat viewings. Choosing a favorite quote is impossible, so I’m starting with a quote from my second favorite episode ever, “The Devil’s Hands are Idle Playthings.” Hedonismbot welcomes the audience to Fry‘s opera, then gives them these classic words of encouragement:
“Let us cavort like the Greeks of old. (You know the ones I mean).”
I’m glad that, in the future, someone would take the time to design, build and program a robot like Hedonismbot. In addition to the seemingly pansexual Hedonismbot, Futurama also featured a transitioning transsexual robot, as well as Bender as a cross-dressing wrestler, then later undergoing gender reassignment as Robonian Olympic medal-winner Coilette. However, I can’t think of any openly gay characters appearing in the entire series, though Bender claimed to have excellent gaydar. So, either Futurama was following in the footsteps of the homo-free future of Star Trek, or all the gays left New New York to gentrify New New Jersey. As you can guess, I’m a huge fan of the original four seasons of the show. The new direct-to-DVD films have been less successful, I think, but I’m still looking forward to Bender’s Game, the next installment. Here’s a trailer:
Now, the weekend is not yet over, so let us all cavort like the Greeks of old! (You know the ones I mean).
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