So even though Futurama technically “returned” to Comedy Central earlier this summer, I’ve kinda been holding off on watching the episodes – partially because I didn’t think the direct-to-DVD movies were all that great, and partially because our reception was so horrible during the premiere that I just sorta gave up. That said, when we got home from vacation, I noticed that I had more than a half a dozen episodes piled up and starting to take up valuable space, so now that I finally managed to have a weekend where I feel like I actually got stuff accomplished, that means only one thing…
…Futurama marathon!
On top of that, I thought it might be fun to blog along with each episode, so below you’ll find a few of my favorite quotes from each of the 7 (6) that were backed up on our DVR. Surprisingly, all in all I actually found most of these to be pretty entertaining. I’m not sure if they had a different writing staff than the movies or maybe they’re just taking things a little more seriously now that they’re back on TV, but it actually kind of renewed my faith in the series.
But enough jibberish – on with the show!
Attack of the Killer App
Reception sucked – couldn’t watch.The Late Philip J. Fry
“It only goes forward in time – that way you can’t do something disgusting…like sleep with your own Grandmother…”
“There’s certainly no harm in a fertility banquet!”
“Just slow it down – I’ll hit Hitler out the window.”That Darn Katz!
“You’ve been my grad student for 12 years – you were ready 6 years ago! I probably should’ve told you…”
“And though the world is spinning in the wrong direction, it’s good enough.”A Clockwork Origin
“I don’t understand evolution, and I have to protect my kids from understanding it!”
Turnips – Chickens of the Dirt
“This is a cool way to die!!!”A Prisoner of Benda
“I hate paying $14 to see Nicholas Cage solve things.”
“That’s the dumbest thing anybody’s ever done … you’re hired!”
“You make Fat Albert look like Normal Albert!”Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences
“I’m sick of being critiqued by nitpicking nerds – I’m taking this to a comic book convention!”
“My wife hates me, and planetary conquest has become a chore.”
“NdNd just wants what any she-beast wants – to feel like you’re listening to her nagging.”
“To hell with Little Orphan Annie!”The Mutants Are Revolting
No Top Hat, No Monocle, No Service
“Mom, why have I never heard this?!” “My mother’s nuts!”