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Tag Archives: Futurama
Nixon’s head’s favorite candy!
I had to buy this when I spotted it at Terra Toys and gave it to a co-worker who I share an inside joke with, imitating Billy West imitating Tricky Dick. Saying this candy’s name exaggerates the fifth-worst president’s jowly … Continue reading
New Futurama theme for GWD tournament in June
Darth Bender! Drunk Lord of the Sith! I couldn’t resist this mash-up since the artist really did a great job integrating Bender’s distinctive look/shape into Darth Vader’s armor. As for the nerd nitpicking, Bender would only need to hold his … Continue reading
David X Cohen
In honor of Disenchantment making its debut this weekend on Netflix, here’s the finale to my attendance at the Futurama celebration at ATX Fest, meeting the co-creator and show runner, David X Cohen. His real middle initial is S but he changed … Continue reading
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Tagged ATX Fest, Beavis & Butt-head, Disenchantment, Fantasy, Futurama, Science Fiction, The Simpsons
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Futurama: Part Two, the autographs with a surprise
After the table reading, I went out to get the autographs of the cast. Since Futurama‘s characters have all appeared on The Simpsons (“Simpsonarama”), I asked them to sign these shoes to join the great company I already have on them (namely, … Continue reading
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Tagged Animation, ATX Fest, Autographs, Comedy, Futurama, Science Fiction, The Simpsons, Voice Acting
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Futurama table read and meeting them!
Most of Futurama‘s principal cast came to Austin to do a live table read (“The Six Million Dollar Mon”) which in turn was to promote Hulu and SyFy being the new networks to carry the beloved program. They did the read … Continue reading
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Tagged Animation, ATX Fest, Comedy, Futurama, Science Fiction, The Simpsons, Voice Acting
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Nixon’s baaaaaaaack!
I recently acquired someone’s (mostly) complete set of Futurama action figures. This one is a favorite because Billy West’s impression of Tricky Dick has always been hilarious. The writers often went after phrases and words that brought out 37th’s presidents jowly … Continue reading
I’m back baby…oh, and Futurama sort of was
It’s been a long week fixing things around the house, watering plants somewhere else and the usual back-to-school craziness throughout the North American continent. Plus a lot more people whose work I’ve enjoyed passed away but I didn’t feel like … Continue reading
Rick as Bender for Halloween?
Bite my shiny wubba-lubba dub dub bub! Two of animation’s favorite alcoholics mashed up into one funny shirt! Or maybe Bender is really Rick all along since they both have Spanish surnames.
Katey Sagal
Katey dropped by Austin on her way home from New York to promote Grace Notes, a non-linear memoir she wrote. Being a huge Futurama fan, I had to go and get a little face time with the person behind Leela. Plus, my roommate … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Brushes with Greatness, Diversions, TV
Tagged Eighties, Futurama, Regular Show, SitCom
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This month you’re stuck with ZOIDBERG!
For 2016, I got a Futurama calendar in which each month is a different character I can convert into a mask! Sadly they skipped Amy and Bender’s setup is the centerfold. September is everyone’s favorite loser and inept ship’s doctor (probably … Continue reading
Shut up and take my money #1!
Futurama may no longer be having any new adventures beyond its comic book (published six times a year) but it’s great to see the show continue to have new calendars. This one is the best because expired months can be recycled … Continue reading
Why not Lego Zoidberg?
It’s fun what you can do with Adobe Photoshop!
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh
Last year was the show’s 25th anniversary and luckily I got this fascinating book completed before the year ended. Even the most jaded critic who says, “Oh, the show was better back during [insert season here],” will enjoy the observations … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartoons, Futurama, The Simpsons
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Can he get anyone a beer?
It could be Bender moonlighting or Bender got back together with Bev and this time, their other son was a better hybrid.