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[Reply #120 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

[Reply #121 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

Well, yeah. But I think it may well be a Beatles reference, They usually go by the most widespread reference.

[Reply #122 on:]

Do not judge a book by its title, lol, no that is pretty bad.

The episodes may be great. I'm just talking in terms of titles only.
That darn katz I thought was a lousy title, but a great episode.

A title's a title. An ep's an ep

[Reply #123 on:]

Do not judge a book by its title, lol, no that is pretty bad.

The episodes may be great. I'm just talking in terms of titles only.
That darn katz I thought was a lousy title, but a great episode.

A title's a title. An ep's an ep

  @Jarvio, that so true, "That Darn Katz"? Better have named it "I Can Haz Catz". (Oh, wait. That's a terrible name. Well... ).

[Reply #124 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

Well, yeah. But I think it may well be a Beatles reference, They usually go by the most widespread reference.

I hate to argue over pointless things, but I can't see that being a refrence to "I Am The Walrus"

[Reply #125 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

Well, yeah. But I think it may well be a Beatles reference, They usually go by the most widespread reference.

I hate to argue over pointless things, but I can't see that being a refrence to "I Am The Walrus"

It's definitely an 'I am the Walrus' reference, I would even put money on it

[Reply #126 on:]

I am sure that this is a reference to the song, "I Am the Walrus".  That song -- and its line "I am the egg-man" -- are FAR more well-known than some random videogame would ever be.  The creators of Futurama are of an age where that song would have been part of their culture growing up, whereas the Sonic copy would have been aimed at their children or even grandchildren.  I doubt that they are even aware of it -- I certainly wasn't until I read this thread, whereas almost every person in my generation is quite familiar with the Beatles song.

[Reply #127 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

Guess where that game got that line from?

I am sure that this is a reference to the song, "I Am the Walrus".  That song -- and its line "I am the egg-man" -- are FAR more well-known than some random videogame would ever be.  The creators of Futurama are of an age where that song would have been part of their culture growing up, whereas the Sonic copy would have been aimed at their children or even grandchildren.  I doubt that they are even aware of it -- I certainly wasn't until I read this thread, whereas almost every person in my generation is quite familiar with the Beatles song.

I wouldn't be so certain the Futurama writers aren't aware of modern games, even for children.  They seem to be pretty on the ball, since they are sort of nerdy themselves.

[Reply #128 on:]

New episode titles:

Fry Am the Egg Man

and

Yo Leela Leela


The first is clearly a reference to the song 'I Am the Walrus' by The Beatles, not so sure about the latter.

I don't think so. When I saw the title, I thought of "E.G.G.M.A.N" from Sonic Adventure 2. It even says that line in it.

Guess where that game got that line from?

Yeah.

I am sure that this is a reference to the song, "I Am the Walrus".  That song -- and its line "I am the egg-man" -- are FAR more well-known than some random videogame would ever be.  The creators of Futurama are of an age where that song would have been part of their culture growing up, whereas the Sonic copy would have been aimed at their children or even grandchildren.  I doubt that they are even aware of it -- I certainly wasn't until I read this thread, whereas almost every person in my generation is quite familiar with the Beatles song.

I wouldn't be so certain the Futurama writers aren't aware of modern games, even for children.  They seem to be pretty on the ball, since they are sort of nerdy themselves.

Well, yeah... They are updated on that "part" about gaming, but it just seems like they would choose the beatles reference. 

[Reply #129 on:]

They're aware of gaming but I doubt they're so up on it that they know about the song E.G.G.M.A.N. from Sonic Adventure 2.

And as Svip said, the use of the line was itself, a reference to I Am the Walrus.

[Reply #130 on:]

I wouldn't be so certain the Futurama writers aren't aware of modern games, even for children.  They seem to be pretty on the ball, since they are sort of nerdy themselves.

True, but who would want to remember that awful (Sonic) song?

They're really nerdy, but I'm guessing that (even with gaming) it's probably in directions other than a mediocre game sequel from ten years ago.  (This comment, of course, isn't directed at you specifically, Svip.)

[Reply #131 on:]

Dang, I wasn't expecting to turn this into a page long debate, but here we are :P

And to the post above, I only remember the the song (which, I agree, does suck) cause back in the day, I played that game nonstop.

[Reply #132 on:]

I hate to argue over pointless things, but I can't see that being a refrence to "I Am The Walrus"

For what it's worth, the lyrics to the Beatles song are -

"I am the eggman, they are the eggmen, I am the walrus"

[Reply #133 on:]

I wouldn't be so certain the Futurama writers aren't aware of modern games, even for children.  They seem to be pretty on the ball, since they are sort of nerdy themselves.

True, but who would want to remember that awful (Sonic) song?

They're really nerdy, but I'm guessing that (even with gaming) it's probably in directions other than a mediocre game sequel from ten years ago.  (This comment, of course, isn't directed at you specifically, Svip.)

My comment wasn't arguing for the possibility of the reference being to this strange Sonic game, but merely trying to make sure that people don't get the impression that they never use references to video games.

Oh and, one last thing, to those saying this episode titles are terrible, you said a lot about the first 13 episodes of this production season.  Do you still think so?  Or does knowing the content of these episodes make the titles make somewhat sense?

[Reply #134 on:]

Any "new" news guys?

[Reply #135 on:]

The DVD has a release date: http://slurmed.com/news/2010-10-06/futurama-volume-5-season-6-dvd-blu-ray-release-date-extras-and-cover

Dunno if that has been covered.

[Reply #136 on:]

 It has now. Thanks, Svip-guy.

[Reply #137 on:]

Woah, that is one aweful cover.

[Reply #138 on:]

yuck!  Hopefully the artwork for the disk covers is a little better. 

[Reply #139 on:]

me:what !?!? no french track???? I'm Angry!! but also sad   but Pretty angry !! can I be both ?  
random guy: that's what they want...
me: then that's what I am !!!  



btw, I had dreamed about this DVD pack and new season for so long and now my dream come true  I do think that some people here do not realise the umbelivable thing that happens for the best series ever. THE FANS BRING IT BACK AFTER ALMOST 7 YEARS !! WE BRING IT BACK GUYS !! 

[Reply #140 on:]

I hate to argue over pointless things, but I can't see that being a refrence to "I Am The Walrus"

For what it's worth, the lyrics to the Beatles song are -

"I am the eggman, they are the eggmen, I am the walrus"

Goo-goo g'joog!

[Reply #141 on:]

I'm fairly sure this Broadcast S7 DVD set will be called Volume 5 (possibly part one). Since there is no Volume 5 (since the movies were never released as such (closest they came is a set called "Futurama: The Specials" that wasn't released in the U.S.)), it would be confusing to less dedicated fans (the ones who can't spout off production numbers) to see a jump from 4 to 6 with no 5 in-between.

I willing to contest that.  Let's bet our honour!

In your face, Svip!*

*Query: A man mocks and holds position of false superiority over another from guessing correctly about something that is trivial. What can be said of this man?

[Reply #142 on:]

Wohoo 1st part of season 5   cant wait.. also cant wait to part 2   DANG!

[Reply #143 on:]

So don't they count the Movies as Season 5?

[Reply #144 on:]

Am I the only one who's a little worried that we won't get commentary on every episode? Because that would be quite a shame--the less I get to hear of DXC's voice, the more bummed out I am.

[Reply #145 on:]

What makes you think that? I'm sure we'll get commentaries for every episode. I'm sure they've been finished for some time now.

[Reply #146 on:]

He said there would be a couple of commentaries on the box set. I do not about all the episodes though.

[Reply #147 on:]

we NEEED THEM!

[Reply #148 on:]

So don't they count the Movies as Season 5?

Season 5 in production terms, but not Volume 5.

[Reply #149 on:]

yuck!  Hopefully the artwork for the disk covers is a little better. 

I like the boxart myself, looks strong and graphic, quite pleasing. I wonder if the DVD and BluRay boxes will be different sizes like The Simpsons Season 13 was...

[Reply #150 on:]

agree with otis. i'm really digging the boxart.

volume 5:
# Audio Commentary
# Deleted and Extended Scenes
# "Bend it Like Bender"
# "Previously On..."
# "Fry's Crudely-Drawn Comic Book - The Crudely Animated Edition"
# "Behind the Fungus: Makin' a Hit Song"
# "The Prisoner of Benda" Table Read
# "Fry's Crudely Drawn Comic Book Alternate Design"
# Bender Audio Outtake

sounds awesome. i love me some bonus material. also, anyone have a clue as to what 'bend it like bender' will be?

[Reply #151 on:]

The box art looks great, I hope that they would make the rest like them if there's going to be a renewal. (With other characters of course). I'm just hoping for lots of commentaries and nice bonus material, but if there isn't commentaries on all... well, I'll just go back to the commentary for Season 3 & 4 that I haven't heard. or perhaps .

[Reply #152 on:]

I wouldn't be so certain the Futurama writers aren't aware of modern games, even for children.  They seem to be pretty on the ball, since they are sort of nerdy themselves.

True, but who would want to remember that awful (Sonic) song?

They're really nerdy, but I'm guessing that (even with gaming) it's probably in directions other than a mediocre game sequel from ten years ago.  (This comment, of course, isn't directed at you specifically, Svip.)

My comment wasn't arguing for the possibility of the reference being to this strange Sonic game, but merely trying to make sure that people don't get the impression that they never use references to video games.

Oh yeah, no I got that.  My quoting you was basically just a springboard to address the people who seem to think they would honestly make a reference to that particular game (if they did, they would have done so years ago and probably as a broader satirical bit on that series, or maybe similar children's games in general).  Not to mention stating how awful that song was.  Because, egads, was it f^%$ing terrible.  The only reason it isn't still blocked from my memory is that it was brought up here.  I owned that game and would still have never made a connection to that song based on the episode title.

And so (again not to you but to others here): there's definitely a lot of video game references scattered throughout the series, but they tend to be more respected games, and usually not as minute as an individual song (not even really a main theme) from a rather old game that was pretty widely regarded as mediocre even at the time.



Um, but anyway, I'm surprised some people aren't liking the Volume 5 cover art.  I think it might be my favorite of all the Futurama covers.  So badass.

[Reply #153 on:]

agree with otis. i'm really digging the boxart.

volume 5:
# Audio Commentary
# Deleted and Extended Scenes
# "Bend it Like Bender"
# "Previously On..."
# "Fry's Crudely-Drawn Comic Book - The Crudely Animated Edition"
# "Behind the Fungus: Makin' a Hit Song"
# "The Prisoner of Benda" Table Read
# "Fry's Crudely Drawn Comic Book Alternate Design"
# Bender Audio Outtake

sounds awesome. i love me some bonus material. also, anyone have a clue as to what 'bend it like bender' will be?

There's a song by that name (with a few Futurama references in it), it may well be the music video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaCefwkz4HY

[Reply #154 on:]

Um, but anyway, I'm surprised some people aren't liking the Volume 5 cover art.  I think it might be my favorite of all the Futurama covers.  So badass.

I think part of the objection (or surprise, anyway) might be that the previous DVD covers, while not necessarily always depicting specific moments from the episodes within, were all still drawn in the usual style of the show (pretty much the same way the art style is in the actual episodes), while this cover is obviously not.

[Reply #155 on:]

I like the cover actually.  Stylish.  And similar to the purpose of covers from the Specials release.

[Reply #156 on:]

I love the new cover.!

[Reply #157 on:]

I like the cover actually.  Stylish.  And similar to the purpose of covers from the Specials release.

Yeah, I'd love a cover featuring the Professor in the same style. Let's hope that there's going to be more seasons, so that they could use every character.

I love the new cover.!

Yup, It's nice.

[Reply #158 on:]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeear

[Reply #159 on:]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeear

Awww Yeeahh!