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Clonemenace
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Well, I'm pleased that something that I wrote just out of appreciation for a great show is being made a major topic.
Jacoby, that is what makes Futurama great, that it can be pretty much whatever it wants to be.
A point I want to make though is before I got the dvd's I was a casual fan. For a couple of years I just thought of it as a decent comedy, but nowhere in the league of say The Simpsons and King of the Hill. Now after DVD viewings multiple times I can proudly say it trumps them all.
I wrote my first message as a casual fan converted to a hardcore (or whatever you like to call yourselves) fan.
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jacoby
Delivery Boy
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Originally posted by Clonemenace:I wrote my first message as a casual fan converted to a hardcore (or whatever you like to call yourselves) fan. I would say that covers me. I actually had a dislike for the show before I really watched it. Id seen a little of it and each time I saw it I guess it was in the middle. Not really a great place to pick up the show. That and the characters are a bit strange if you havent seen an early episode or two. When I started really watching it on adult swim, I was very sad that I had never bothered to watch the show when it was still being made. The DVDs totally solidified that view with the comentaries and the chance to see every episode.
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i_c_weiner
DOOP Secretary
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« Reply #43 on: 04-28-2005 21:44 »
« Last Edit on: 04-28-2005 21:44 »
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This is the so-called 25 Greatest Futurama Moments. Personally, I have these as my top 10. 10. The Becktionary and the Rhyming Becktionary 9. The Opera in TDHAIP. 8. "People of Earth, I am Lrrr of the planet Nintendu 64. Tremble in fear of our 3 different types of ships." 7. "I am the greetest! Now I am leaving Earth for no raisin." 6. "And I'm his friend Jesus." 5. Fry being his own grandfather. 4. "Your music's bad and you should feel bad." 3. "Number two: Daffodil" 2. The Sting. 1. Seymour. "If it takes forever..." My Top 1011 Episodes11. Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles 10. Bendin' in the Wind 9. Where No Fan Has Gone Before 8. Luck of the Fryish 7. Godfellas 6. Anthology of Interest II 5. Hell is Other Robots 4. Roswell That Ends Well 3. The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings 2. Jurassic Bark 1. The Sting That's why I like Futurama. Good taste of comedy and sadness and everything inbetween rolled into one.
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waffy
Delivery Boy
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Originally posted by i_c_weiner:
I had never seen The Sting before, and let me tell you, if you haven't seen it before, watch it without prior knowledge of the episode. If you know anything about it, it'll ruin the first watch experience. Aw man, yes. The Sting is definitely in my top 3 favorite episodes, too. Sitting through that for the first time, not knowing what the heck was going on, or what to expect, that was an amazing episode. Your top 10 moments/episode lists look pretty good, too. There are certain things I would take off/swap around on both, but what do you expect, we all have different tastes. I would try to make my own lists but it seems like such a challenge. I have no idea where I'd start, for thinking about my favorite moments. D:
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i_c_weiner
DOOP Secretary
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How about this? Start off with episodes you like and then weed out it until you come up with a shorter list. Same with moments.
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David A
Space Pope
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Originally posted by i_c_weiner: This is the so-called 25 Greatest Futurama Moments. I like the list of things you can do to cope. (2 and 3 seem to be very popular choices ) They left out the best part of the Zoidberg as Jesus gag: Mayor: "The real Santa! Get him, Jesus!" Zoidberg: "I help those who help themselves!" Also, they misspelled Fry's first name right above a framegrab where it's spelled correctly.
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hail_futurama
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I agree with clonemenace. I am also attached to the show. It's a weakness, really. I hate to admit it (and don't you laugh) But on "Time keeps on slippin'" I actually cried. And I did again at the end of the last episode. (Because I wished the show wasn't cancelled) If Family Guy can come back, WHY CAN'T FUTURAMA?!
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GreyThinkyWhale
Professor
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« Reply #56 on: 04-30-2005 19:29 »
« Last Edit on: 04-30-2005 19:29 »
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Originally posted by Harry Sach: I may have never told you this I.C., but you have some good taste!And you're a Nirvana fan. You are the F'ing man! Do you also like Flogging Molly?
I agree with Harry, I guess since Nirvana is my favourite band and Futurama is my favourite show... About the show; I was also someone who wasn't that big of a fan, and never really watched it until after it was cancelled and I saw the re-runs... until they cancelled the re-runs. When they started showing Futurama on Teletoon two Januarys ago, I really got into it, and it wasn't 'til this year that I got the DVDs. Originally posted by hail_futurama: I hate to admit it (and don't you laugh) But on "Time keeps on slippin'" I actually cried. Haha, that's so funny!!!!! Just kidding...
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i_c_weiner
DOOP Secretary
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WHAT?!?! You are questioning the greatness that is Nirvana. I guess I'll have to get my Nirvana Loving Posse on you.
Anyway, Nirvana is the equal in this situation to somebody, the equal to you in the situation, saying Futurama sucks or asks what's up with people and Futurama.
And because Nirvana is a great band with great music and we hate it when people deny its greatness, likewise to people and Futurama.
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jacoby
Delivery Boy
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Originally posted by Slackit02: Honestly - Thank God for Peel. Until I found it, I had no where to release my thoughts. This is so true. I was tlking to my roommate about something today and brought up a fututrama reference and just thought, it's so nice that I dont have to just talk about Futurama to funny looks anymore. Yay for other people. Also, the DVD comentary is why I am here. Several times they talk about things 'on the forums' I was originally looking for some sort of official forums, but these seem like a good substitute.
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GreyThinkyWhale
Professor
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It's nice to find people here who feel the same as me about Futurama. Most people assume that it's just a silly show I enjoy because of the humour but it's more. Futurama is a big part of my life. I want it to come back and reveal new stuff, although sometimes I feel that if they were to bring it back for too long, they'd screw it up... Still want it back, but the chances are 1000000 to 1...
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i_c_weiner
DOOP Secretary
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They could always...kill her off.[dun dun dunnn] Or bring in David Spade to fill in a role.[dun dun DUN dun] No, I'm just kidding. The show wouldn't be the same without Leela.
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