Did you need more proof that Futurama is awesome? No? Here's some anyway!

Gregness · 06-23-2011, 08:07 PM

So, every so often a sci-fi show references legitimate science and math to give themselves a bit of background and legitimacy. Now, one of the things I love most about Futurama is that they not only make references, they quite often give evidence to show that they've done their homework.

Anyway, they've managed to completely top themselves this time because they've now produced a legitimate mathematical theorem for the sole purpose of using it in the show.

I hope that writer got a raise or something.

The Sevenshot Kid · 06-23-2011, 08:36 PM

Check the date on the article. This, while totally awesome, is old news.

So... New season starts tonight!

Seil · 06-23-2011, 08:53 PM

If you read Cracked, there's an article where they describe the two languages Futurama has created for the show.

Grimpond · 06-23-2011, 09:11 PM

Mhm. awesome, but a little old!

Archbio · 06-23-2011, 10:05 PM

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So, every so often a sci-fi show references legitimate science and math to give themselves a bit of background and legitimacy.

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Originally Posted by Zoidberg

As the candy hearts poured into the fiery quasar, a wondrous thing happened, why not. They vaporized into a mystical love radiation that spread across the universe, destroying many, many planets, including two gangster planets and a cowboy world. But one planet was exactly the right distance to see the romantic rays but not be destroyed by them: Earth. So all over the world couples stood together in joy. And me, Zoidberg. And no one could have been happier unless it would have also been Valentine's Day. What? It was? Hooray.

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Marc v4.0 · 06-23-2011, 10:13 PM

Zoidberg knows not a thing about science

Krylo · 06-23-2011, 10:15 PM

Zoidberg IS science.

RickZarber · 06-23-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sevenshot Kid

Check the date on the article. This, while totally awesome, is old news.

So... New season starts tonight!

"I got your message and came as soon as I felt like it!"

...New Futurama tonight was glorious. Second episode was a little substandard, but the first had me in a fetal position from being traumatized and laughing at the same time.

The Sevenshot Kid · 06-23-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc v1.0

Zoidberg knows not a thing about science

Damnit, Marc! He's a doctor not a buffoon!

Aerozord · 06-23-2011, 11:24 PM

he's a doctor only in the same sense a guy with pliers is a dentist

06-23-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
Gregness Never give up. Never give in. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034	Did you need more proof that Futurama is awesome? No? Here's some anyway! So, every so often a sci-fi show references legitimate science and math to give themselves a bit of background and legitimacy. Now, one of the things I love most about Futurama is that they not only make references, they quite often give evidence to show that they've done their homework. Anyway, they've managed to completely top themselves this time because they've now produced a legitimate mathematical theorem for the sole purpose of using it in the show. I hope that writer got a raise or something.

06-23-2011, 10:13 PM	#6
Marc v4.0 Fight Me, Nerds Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,470	Zoidberg knows not a thing about science __________________

06-23-2011, 10:15 PM	#7
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Zoidberg IS science. __________________ I am very tired.

06-23-2011, 11:24 PM	#10
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	he's a doctor only in the same sense a guy with pliers is a dentist __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

06-23-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
The Sevenshot Kid of Northwest Arizona Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,492	Check the date on the article. This, while totally awesome, is old news. So... New season starts tonight!

06-23-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	If you read Cracked, there's an article where they describe the two languages Futurama has created for the show.