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*Fry and Leela play the {{w|Marco Polo (game)|Marco Polo game}}. {{w|Marco Polo}} was an [[Italian]] traveller whose journey inspired {{w|Christopher Columbus}}, another Italian traveller. Columbus is [[Christopher Colobus|parodied in this episode]]. | *Fry and Leela play the {{w|Marco Polo (game)|Marco Polo game}}. {{w|Marco Polo}} was an [[Italian]] traveller whose journey inspired {{w|Christopher Columbus}}, another Italian traveller. Columbus is [[Christopher Colobus|parodied in this episode]]. | ||
*[[Prairie elephants]] are a mix of elephants and prairie dogs. | *[[Prairie elephants]] are a mix of elephants and prairie dogs. | ||
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*Fry and Leela order two giant ants in [[Elzar's]]. Outside on the sign it says "Them! Any style". This is a reference to the [[1954]] monster film ''{{w|Them!}}''. | |||
*On Simian 7, there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the musical ensemble {{w|Blue Man Group}}. | *On Simian 7, there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the musical ensemble {{w|Blue Man Group}}. | ||
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No. | 131 | ||||
Production number | 7ACV17 | ||||
Written by | Eric Rogers | ||||
Directed by | Edmund Fong | ||||
Title caption | WATCH IT OR DIE TRYING | ||||
First air date | 19 June, 2013 | ||||
Broadcast number | S10E02 | ||||
Title reference | N/A | ||||
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"Fry and Leela's Big Fling" is the one hundred and thirty-first episode of Futurama, the seventeenth of the seventh production season and the second of the tenth broadcast season. It aired on 19 June, 2013, on Comedy Central. Fry and Leela go on a romantic vacation, but, unbeknownst to them, their secluded, romantic bungalow is actually an alien zoo.
Story
Production
In January 2012, Eric Rogers made two revelations concerning the episode. On 17 January, he revealed that he was the author of the episode.[1] On 23 January, he revealed that the animatic for the episode would be screened two days later.[2]
Image Gallery
Promotional picture of Leela and Fry in the Planet Express hangar.[citation needed]
Leela's often-mentioned ex-boyfriend Sean,[citation needed] who has his first on-screen appearance in this episode.
Promotional picture revealing Dr. Banjo and Guenter returning in this episode.[citation needed]
Amy wearing Marmoset pajamas.[citation needed]
Concept art for a new character known as CEO Edwards.[citation needed]
Additional Information
Trivia
- Fry and Leela play the Marco Polo game. Marco Polo was an Italian traveller whose journey inspired Christopher Columbus, another Italian traveller. Columbus is parodied in this episode.
- Prairie elephants are a mix of elephants and prairie dogs.
Goofs
- When Darlene walks in while Fry and Sean are fighting, Fry's pants are layered over his right arm for a second.
Allusions
- Click here to see cultural mentions made in this episode.
- Fry and Leela order two giant ants in Elzar's. Outside on the sign it says "Them! Any style". This is a reference to the 1954 monster film Them!.
- On Simian 7, there is an advertisement for Blue Ass Group, a reference to the musical ensemble Blue Man Group.
Continuity
- This is not the first time that Fry has performed karate (6ACV03, 7ACV15).
- Bone Vampires (6ACV22) and a Cyclophage (6ACV01) are kept as exhibits in the City Zoo on Simian 7. Pictures of them can also be seen in Dr. Banjo's office.
- It is interesting to note that both of these creatures are endangered/extinct.
- The moon worm, which Al Gore's head claimed that he had ridden (4ACV08), is finally seen.
Quotes
Leela: Sean, I'd like you to meet Fry, he and I are... What would you say we are, Fry?
Fry: Nude and interrupted.
[Amy approaches Zoidberg whilst dressed like a marmoset.]
Amy: I'm not sure this marmoset disguise is working...
Zoidberg: I'm not sure either. We better ask Amy!
Fry: You know who I hate most? That monkey we haven't seen in years — Guenter.
Fry: An-and... the robot hands would make you a strawberry shortcake any time of day. Four, seven, any time!
Hermes: No way!
Fry: I'm not lyin'!
Bender: You were in a zoo!
Appearances
Characters
Places
- Debut: Bonobo & Associates
- Central Park
- Debut: City Zoo
- Debut: Colobus Circle
- Elzar's Fine Cuisine
- Leela's apartment
- Debut: Pick-N-Eat
- Planet Express hangar
- Debut: Simian 7
- Debut: Smithsimian Art Gallery
References
- ^ Eric Rogers (17 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 22 January 2012.
- ^ Eric Rogers (23 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 24 January 2012.
- ^ Countdown to Futurama: I Want My Dollar. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 18 June 2013. Retrieved on 18 June 2013.
- ^ Eric Rogers (24 January 2012). Kitchelfilms. (Twitter.) Retrieved on 24 January 2012.