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futurefreak
salutatory committee member
Moderator
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Check this thread out. Seriously, it could use more of the discussion that's going on here before this thread gets buried when the new episode airs.
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SolidSnake
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I hope the next half of this season will be better than what we've seen so far, so I know which disc to always watch when the DVD/Bluray comes out. After "Decision 3012", the eps got kinda.......dull and boring, but they also had interesting plots and funny one-liners. But still....... So for this season, I liked this episode, TBATB, AFTA, D3012, and Zapp Dingbat (little bit).
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transgender nerd under canada
DOOP Ubersecretary
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« Reply #205 on: 07-31-2012 00:26 »
« Last Edit on: 07-31-2012 02:09 by totalnerduk »
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Since it's been said a couple of times that people would rather discuss this episode than "Futurama isn't as good as it used to be" in this thread, I'll respond to your long post earlier in a more appropriate thread when I get a chance. Expect red dancing text.
And Lo! An answer was given unto him. He was blessed, although he knew it not. Also, this thread. It exists.
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DannyJC13
DOOP Secretary
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This was actually one of Roberto's best appearances, IMO.
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DannyJC13
DOOP Secretary
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But that was a universe where Fry, Bender and the Professor never existed. Different effects and whatnot.
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TheMadCapper
Fluffy
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He probably meant to use the Edit button and instead hit quote. Let's all point and laugh. * TMC points and laughs
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Inquisitor Hein
Liquid Emperor
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* Inquisitor Hein calls Nelson Muntz to do the poiting and laughing. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, Nelson will not have time to do so before tomorrow.
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Boxy Robot
Starship Captain
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"The Six Million Dollar Mon"Zoidberg using Hermes remains to perform standupAlthough Hermes isn't one of my favorite characters, his episodes always seem to be really good. Just like this one. This episode explored two main characters really well, had fun while doing it and didn't feel like a retread of any other episode. It was funny from the word go with many great parts and many great gags. With Zoidberg limited to a subplot he was fantastic in this. Zoidberg is my favorite character but when he has an episode centered around him it doesn't always turn out too great, but he was perfect here. Pacing was spot on also and they sure did fit a lot into the first act without it feeling rushed which I have to applaud. I also liked that, although they could have, they kept the amount of gore to an absolute minimum which I felt was just the right amount. I'd also like to give recognition to Phil LaMarr, he was fantastic as Hermes (and later the voice he used for Mecha Hermes) he defiantly deserves some kind of award for this. My favorite things from this one are as follows... * Like most episodes this season, the opening few scenes were hilarious * "My job? Boilers and toilets, toilets and boilers ... plus that one boilin' toilet - Fire me if you'n dare..."Zoidberg: "You don't understand, he was the only one who cared enough to insult me..."Leela: "I insult you ya fat sack!"Zoidberg: "Sure ... when it's convenient, but Hermes was always there for me"* I didn't mind the falling sauce gag and I didn't think it went on for too long (Maybe I'm just used to gags being extremely stretched out on other shows that this didn't bother me)URL: "You're going straight to the electromagnetic chair..."Roberto: "And then ... i'mma stab it!"* Dying Unit 44 To sum up I'd say that this was a huge step up from the last, weak episode (but that's to be expected with a Keeler episode) it was funny, well paced and had a good plot to boost so it just really worked. It's up there with my favorites of the season and it's probably the best Hermes episode to date. 15/20 (B+)
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Xanfor
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To say that somebody "never existed" means that they weren't even born. Use the right words and I won't have to throw dancing red text at you.
Unless you're a time traveler, in which case you can remember them because you are outside of events now.
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The Sophisticated Shut In
Bending Unit
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"HUS-BUNNNDDD!" I love that. With regard to LaBarbara's height . . . I think she's just tall. Hmm. . . I liked the callback to Chapek 9, but the space bees . . . oh god, that was last year's Xmas episode, wasn't it? That's the only episode of Futurama I categorically don't like. Not even sure why (and I could never bring myself to attempt a rewatch) but it just didn't work somehow. I was hoping for an Anthology of Interest type thing and it ended up more latter-day Treehouse of Horror. Such a shame.
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