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Frida Waterfall

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« #242 : 08-30-2012 01:59 »
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Recently, on the Futurama News thread, members have voiced their concern for the quality of the upcoming three-part season finale "Naturama". So, minutes before the episode airs, on the new Futurama thread designated for general discussion, I'm going to discuss some of their "fears". Without a doubt, "The Futurama Holiday Spectacular" was one of the worst (in my book, the worst) episodes of Futurama. Fortunately, it wasn't canon. Unfortunately, it is still considered "Futurama". And yes, the episode had an overarching theme of "environmentalism" through each of its three segments. Now people are worried that "Naturama" is going to follow suit as it has been discovered that all three segments focus on mating. While I do understand their concerns especially after the trainwreck of a Christmas special, it's not going to be quite the same. "The Futurama Holiday Spectacular" was a Christmas episode featuring segments about some holiday tradition that just had to use some sort of material object that was threatened by poor environmental habits. "Naturama" is all about Futurama castmembers reimagined as animals and focuses on mating. Environmentalism is not associated with Christmas. But, nature is all about sex. From an evolutionary/biological standpoint, the meaning of life is all about reproducing another generation to continue your race. While Futurama didn't have to focus solely on reproduction in wildlife, reproduction is of utmost importance. And now I leave- the season finale is about to come on!
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Svip

Administrator
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« #245 : 08-30-2012 11:36 »
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So? Now gather around, children; to insert characters in episodes for the sake of doing so is bad, m'kay. Season 7A have already had some instances of this, where former characters appeared for no other reason than doing so. Fortunately, season 7A haven't been terrible in that regard compared to say season 6 and the films for that matter. In short; less 'fanwank' this season.
Nibbler and Cubert are characters who have each their own significance on the show. Making them appear for no reason is much more troubling than tertiary characters. For one thing, Cubert did not appear until half way through season 2, after which he only made a subtitle string of appearances. But each time, there seemed to be a need to utilise his character. I cannot think how any of the plots so far in season 7A would have bettered with a Cubert appearance.
Nibbler, on the other hand, is more difficult to ponder. It feels - to me at least - that the writers are setting this up for a reveal. A big twist, that will only be emphasis by his lack of appearance in episodes prior to this.
As a comparison: Nibbler's first appearance in Season 3 is "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" and in season 4 - while he has a subtle appearance in "Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" (I think at the baby shower) - his first appearance is "Jurassic Bark" (as the shadow).
I don't care enough about Cubert to wonder if there is a reason he is not in Season 7A, but I guess it has something to do with his character not being necessary.
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DannyJC13

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« #246 : 08-30-2012 12:19 »
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Nibbler, on the other hand, is more difficult to ponder. It feels - to me at least - that the writers are setting this up for a reveal. A big twist, that will only be emphasis by his lack of appearance in episodes prior to this.
I considered that. I cannot think how any of the plots so far in season 7A would have bettered with a Cubert appearance.
7ACV02. The Professor (or anyone else for that matter) didn't give a shit about where Cubert was. He wasn't seen on Mars with them either. So basically Cubert was left alone on earth to die and no one gave a fuck.
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jtleyko
Near Death Star Inhabitant
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« #257 : 08-31-2012 00:13 »
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I am not sure about this but I think in the episode were Cubert become a paper delivery boy they mentioned him visiting from boarding school. And for those of you that read Futurama comics, #16 is a whole comic dedicated to finding a new boarding school for Cubert. So my vote for why he's not there or even mentioned is because he's back at boarding school. As for Nibbler he's always off doing something in his cute little spaceship. 
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Nixorbo

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« #258 : 09-20-2012 20:51 »
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Inquisitor Hein
Liquid Emperor
 
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« #267 : 10-08-2012 20:56 »
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I'm in that small club of people that dislike Mobius Dick also.
And a very fine club it is indeed. Well done, good Sir  But...to take up the cudgels for "Möbius Dick" Fans: Some of them even come off as relatively normal people. They might be sitting next to you in the subway, and you would never guess. Discrimination is the last thing these persons should suffer: They need our unconditional help, our understanding, and our support. So -with the help of Jesus and our fighting men and women overseas- they might still become respected members of our society, making a valuable contribution to said society. Good bye, and God bless you all, my fellow Peelers. Good night.
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