That character is bad and you should feel bad! (Worst character thread)

[Reply #80 on:]

We've already witnessed 12 years of Fry's life (3000-3012) with no growth to speak of despite many trials, tribulations, heartbreaks, etc.

I think they just took some cartoon liberties here. None of the characters have aged in any obvious way over the show, but for the storyline Lars has aged some. Cartoon logic at its finest...

(They probably also wanted to make it not too obvious that Lars was Fry... or Fry was Lars... or... blarg, you know what I mean. In the DVD commentary, during Lars and Leela's date at the restaurant, I think they explain how they added in some of Fry's goofiness as kind of a hint for the audience about his true identity.)

[Reply #81 on:]

I think that pretty well sums it up. So who'd everyone else vote for?

[Reply #82 on:]

Over 6 different characters...

Most people (including myself) chose Susan Boil for her grossness and inability to make us laugh. And not just her as a character, her in general...

[Reply #83 on:]

I think it's pretty hilarious when she gets popped, but otherwise, shitty character.

[Reply #84 on:]

Susan Boil failed hardcore because she was unoriginal and her entire purpose was to be gross. Note: Gross, not funny.

[Reply #85 on:]

I know that Hypnotoad is a very popular character among a lot of people, but the character actually doesn't do much, for me.

[Reply #86 on:]

The Hypnotoad is just a character whose only purpose is to get a cheap laugh every time he appears. He's a gag not a character.

ALL HAIL THE HYPNOTOAD!

[Reply #87 on:]

I believe HYPNOTOAD is a representation of the collective work of Bob Dylan.

[Reply #88 on:]

SUSAN BOIL IS THE GREATEST CHARACTER EVER CONCEIVED.  YOU WILL BOW DOWN TO HER TIMELESS HILARITY.

[Reply #89 on:]

SUSAN BOIL IS THE GREATEST CHARACTER EVER CONCEIVED.  YOU WILL BOW DOWN TO HER TIMELESS HILARITY.

If only she was not attached to Leela....

[Reply #90 on:]

Guenter is coming back in a future episode.

I have a strong desire to remove someone's entrails, and then use those entrails to strangle someone else.

[Reply #91 on:]

Use Guenter's entrails to strangle Guenter?  Who knows, that may yet happen.  May yet!  The professor seemed keen on eating his remains shortly after presumed death.

[Reply #92 on:]

How the heck did Hypnotoad get on this? I find that offensive!

That's what I was just thinking!!! How DID Hypnotoad get on there??!

[Reply #93 on:]

I third that sentiment, a horrible stereotype character. Painfully unfunny and out of character for the show...

Susan Boyle can get the fuck off the show too. She has no place on Futurama and is an absolute disgrace...

I know right! Ughh why did they even bring her on in the first place?!

[Reply #94 on:]

I third that sentiment, a horrible stereotype character. Painfully unfunny and out of character for the show...

Susan Boyle can get the fuck off the show too. She has no place on Futurama and is an absolute disgrace...

I know right! Ughh why did they even bring her on in the first place?!

They needed something gross for the plot to work.
Gross/sick/primitive stuff is the material internet hits are formed from.
Take a video about "The world's loudest burp" and "The world's greatest Shakespeare recitation". It's obvious and predictable which of these two will get more hits on youtube.
Susan Boil is unfitting for giving Leela another random mutation (unsuitable for the world's least mutated mutant). But -without Susan- something equally disgusting and gross would have to be used.

[Reply #95 on:]

I third that sentiment, a horrible stereotype character. Painfully unfunny and out of character for the show...

Susan Boyle can get the fuck off the show too. She has no place on Futurama and is an absolute disgrace...

I know right! Ughh why did they even bring her on in the first place?!

They needed something gross for the plot to work.
Gross/sick/primitive stuff is the material internet hits are formed from.
Take a video about "The world's loudest burp" and "The world's greatest Shakespeare recitation". It's obvious and predictable which of these two will get more hits on youtube.
Susan Boil is unfitting for giving Leela another random mutation (unsuitable for the world's least mutated mutant). But -without Susan- something equally disgusting and gross would have to be used.

I see what your saying. I agree with the whole "gross" material getting more attention. I think Susan was, in all, an extremely creative character.

[Reply #96 on:]

After season 7A, I'd be inclined to vote for Amy.
They basically subjected her to too much Mary Suefication lately, creating a "backup Leela":

- (Vice) Champion Martial Artist : (BE)
- Otherweise Sports Champion (IWGY, we do not know about the Javelin thing).
- Weapon expert (Harpoon, Javelin, MB, etc..)
- Natural strategist and leader (VMV)
- Genius/Smart without being hindered by senility like Farnsworth (TDK).
etc, etc, etc..

And -like Leela- Amys solutions usually also do not come at a "price to be paid".
Just some "give her another ability to solve the problem, and make it a mere skill display".
And even when there was a big messup (AFWTA), there are no consequences: "Hey, don't look at me" "Okay", and the angry mob on  Mars lost interest. (e.g. Leela considered Fry giving her ticket a much graver error than Amy's translation).

It's okay to grant a character his "big moment" (e.g. Zoidberg in TSOTC was really derserved), but I already considerd TSOTC and TOTZ a bit too much "hero moments" to be within the acceptable limit. And -with that comparison- I think we do not have to talk about Amy's quantity).

I think Amy's problem is a too disabled reset button:
She usually KEEPS all her mentioned abilities, and they keep on summing up.

[Reply #97 on:]

I picked Flexo. Sometimes Bender can be too much, so having essentially two of him does nothing for me. Bender is at least sincerely evil.

[Reply #98 on:]

Hedonism Bot was great in TDHAIP, but what the character has done/worn/said really made me feel revolted - especially in FWH.

[Reply #99 on:]

Hedonism Bot was great in TDHAIP, but what the character has done/worn/said really made me feel revolted - especially in FWH.

You have a good point.
Despite of being a huge perv, early Hedonismbot was also a bit naive. When assuming something to be decadent, he showed some almost child-like joy and happiness. I would even say it added an aura of innocence to him.
Hedomismbot just being a perv as in FWH...it just wasn't really him (at least not for me).

[Reply #100 on:]

Susan, though I voted Hypnotoad.

[Reply #101 on:]

Jambe!  The chocolate icing! 

I don't really know, I always liked Hedonismbot, and the fact that he's a pansexual who has an erotic response to everything doesn't surprise me.   Zapp coldly manipulating his supposed friend's grieving widow is probably one of the most disturbing things I've seen in Futurama, and was not LovableBuffoon!WhoGetsEveryoneKilledbyIncopm etence!Zapp! and more CreepySexualPredatorBorderlin eSociopathZapp, which I really didn't like.

[Reply #102 on:]

Calcuon is like one of the worst characters ever... Can be funny sometimes but the only thing funny about him in most episodes is by Bender. I don't like zapp either, Futurama is full of Zapp. ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD

[Reply #103 on:]

Calculon is funny because of his really crappy acting.

[Reply #104 on:]

Calculon is funny because of his really crappy acting.

And now imagine how bad his acting was BEFORE he got his UNHOLY...ACTING...TALENT... from the Robot Devil

[Reply #105 on:]

The worst character ever in Futurama is definitely that darn cat. http://theinfosphere.org/File:Thubanian_leader_away.jpg

For me at least. I find him plain and boring. He's the only character in Futurama I don't like. Bring me Cubert or Guenter any time, just keep that cat away, please ! 

[Reply #106 on:]

I actually like the cat in some way, It's an EVIL kitty... It truly reminds me of 'the grumpy cat' meme. Pretty cute

[Reply #107 on:]

The worst character ever in Futurama is definitely that darn cat. http://theinfosphere.org/File:Thubanian_leader_away.jpg

For me at least. I find him plain and boring. He's the only character in Futurama I don't like. Bring me Cubert or Guenter any time, just keep that cat away, please ! 

Dude!  Professor Katz is one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite episodes.  Im sorry you feel that way. 

[Reply #108 on:]

nevermind I'm an idiot

[Reply #109 on:]

I would say Morgan.  I hate people who think that they are better than everyone else. 

[Reply #110 on:]

But Morgan is better then everyone else.

[Reply #111 on:]

You have to vote Susan. I think the writers put her there just so they could prevent me from staring at Leela's wonderfulness... Oh the humanity

[Reply #112 on:]

I'm only going with Cubert beause that's what happens when you purposely make an annoying character. I like him but really the other options I wouldn't choose. And who  would ever say Hedonism Bot, Scruffy, Zoidberg or Hypno-Toad is the worst? If anyone answers that with an "I do" don't expect me to like it.

[Reply #113 on:]

I'd say Michelle was the worst character. Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is. It reminds me of most of the girls in my school. It's just, yuck! Don't like thinking about it! I'm glad she hasn't had any roles or voice-overs since Season 2.

[Reply #114 on:]

I'm glad she hasn't had any roles or voice-overs since Season 2.

Actually she briefly spoke in Bender's Big Score.

And Sarah Silverman is listed as a guest star in Season 7B, so it looks like Michelle will be returning yet again. Sorry.

[Reply #115 on:]

Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is

When reading just that part of SolidSnake's post:
Which character might most folks probably think of?

[Reply #116 on:]

I'd say Michelle was the worst character. Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is. It reminds me of most of the girls in my school. It's just, yuck! Don't like thinking about it! I'm glad she hasn't had any roles or voice-overs since Season 2.

I'd don't think this makes makes her a bad character. She's definitely a heartless swine who I would despise in real life, but that's obviously how she's meant to be here in Futurama.

Similarly, Mom is generally considered to be an excellent character despite being ridiculously evil.

Hmm. It just occurred to me that Michelle isn't on the poll. Too bad there's no more room.

[Reply #117 on:]

Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is

When reading just that part of SolidSnake's post:
Which character might most folks probably think of?

Petunia?

Petunia: Slots player, huh? Sorry, but I think I can do better.
Fry: Wait, come back, uh, darling.

[Reply #118 on:]

Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is

When reading just that part of SolidSnake's post:
Which character might most folks probably think of?

Bender, except he is he.

[Reply #119 on:]

I'd say Michelle was the worst character. Like she was a huge bitch to Fry. There are some other traits I highly dislike about her, like how demanding and selfish she is. It reminds me of most of the girls in my school. It's just, yuck! Don't like thinking about it! I'm glad she hasn't had any roles or voice-overs since Season 2.

Similarly, Mom is generally considered to be an excellent character despite being ridiculously evil.

Yeah, I also think Mom's role is good. I mean, her role is mainly to poke fun of snobby rich people, and big corporations. But then we got more into the Farnsworth relationship thingy. Isn't the best part of the show, especially how overused it's become since the return in 2007. It's still a darn more enjoyable role than seeing Mitchell bitch all the time!

And Danny, I forgot about that scene! I remember laughing out loud on the "Ooh, now I see why you left Fry!" comment.  But thank god Michelle hasn't really had any big roles to play since season 2 though.  And her upcoming appearance, may probably just serve the purpose of the upcoming episode, since it has to do with Fry in the past and what-not.