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In Futurama, what year does Fry wake up in?

In Futurama, what year does Fry wake up in?

Sometimes I wish I had a cryogenic chamber just so I could skip ahead a week. But with my luck, I'd end up like our friend Fry. Matt Groening — yes, that Matt Groening — had the idea for Futurama long before it actually hit the airwaves in 1999. Much more than...

What’s the name of the ship where the humans live in WALL-E?

What’s the name of the ship where the humans live in WALL-E?

I'm not gonna lie — living as a human in the age of WALL-E doesn't look so bad to me ... not bad at all. You live in a spaceship, don't have to cook, get daily pool time, can binge any show or movie from all of human existence at the touch...

What was Butters’ original name on South Park?

What was Butters’ original name on South Park?

In an age when you can find any TV show from any era somewhere online and watch all of it (if you're willing to either watch some ads or shell out a little dough), it's clear just how much finding shows like South Park used to be a giant pain...

What type of dog is Lady from Lady and the Tramp?

What type of dog is Lady from Lady and the Tramp?

Is there anything more romantic than eating the same noodle of spaghetti as your crush? I’ve never done that, but I don’t imagine kissing someone with spaghetti in your mouth and sauce all over both of your faces would be that enjoyable. Then again, I’m not a...

Which legendary musician voiced a character for King of the Hill?

Which legendary musician voiced a character for King of the Hill?

To this day, I can't hear the word "propane" without thinking of one of TV's greatest dads: Hank Hill. Is it possible that King of the Hill is one of the most underrated TV shows ever — and not just animated, but in general? Not that we needed any more evidence...

What does Ariel call a fork in 1989's The Little Mermaid?

What does Ariel call a fork in 1989's The Little Mermaid?

Live-action remakes are interesting and all, but personally I prefer the old-school days of hand-drawn animation. 1989's The Little Mermaid was a hit in every way you can possibly imagine — despite the fact that Ariel's knowledge of human artifacts isn't exactly spot on. What did she call a fork? What...