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'''Tinny Tim''' is an unlucky orphan robot who lives on the streets of [[New New York]]. He uses a crutch (which seems to replace his arm) to help himself walk. Despite the hardships he endures, he seems to be accepting of his lot in life. | '''Tinny Tim''' is an unlucky orphan robot who lives on the streets of [[New New York]]. He uses a crutch (which seems to replace his arm) to help himself walk. Despite the hardships he endures, he seems to be accepting of his lot in life. Though generally seen begging, he has also been seen selling [[New New York Post|newspapers]].[[The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings|<sup>(4ACV18)</sup>]] | ||
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*He is based on the character of {{w|Tiny Tim (A Christmas Carol)|Tiny Tim}} in {{w|Charles Dickens}}' "{{w|A Christmas Carol}}" | *He is based on the character of {{w|Tiny Tim (A Christmas Carol)|Tiny Tim}} in {{w|Charles Dickens}}' "{{w|A Christmas Carol}}" | ||
*Crippled foot switches sides throughout the show. | *Crippled foot switches sides throughout the show. | ||
*His name appeared on the Robot Devil's "[[Wheel of Robots]]", but he has only one hand to switch with Fry. (However this could be a way on how the Robot Devil could have cheated Fry if the name was chosen.) | *His name appeared on the Robot Devil's "[[Wheel of Robots]]", but he has only one hand to switch with Fry. (However this could be a way on how the Robot Devil could have cheated Fry if the name was chosen.) | ||
*He is one among few ''Futurama'' [[:Category:Male characters voiced by women|male characters to be voiced by women]]. | *He is one among few ''Futurama'' [[:Category:Male characters voiced by women|male characters to be voiced by women]]. |
Revision as of 00:30, 13 September 2010
Secondary character | |
Tinny Tim | |
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Species | Robot |
Planet of origin | Earth |
First appearance | "Xmas Story" (2ACV04) |
Voiced by | Tress MacNeille |
Tinny Tim is an unlucky orphan robot who lives on the streets of New New York. He uses a crutch (which seems to replace his arm) to help himself walk. Despite the hardships he endures, he seems to be accepting of his lot in life. Though generally seen begging, he has also been seen selling newspapers.(4ACV18)
Additional Info
Trivia
- He is based on the character of Tiny Tim in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
- Crippled foot switches sides throughout the show.
- His name appeared on the Robot Devil's "Wheel of Robots", but he has only one hand to switch with Fry. (However this could be a way on how the Robot Devil could have cheated Fry if the name was chosen.)
- He is one among few Futurama male characters to be voiced by women.
Quotes
Tinny Tim: You raised my hopes and dashed them quite expertly, sir. Bravo!
Fry: Look, it's not the food that's important...
Tinny Tim: I'm so hungry.
Amy: Look at us; living like trash-eating bums in an alley now!
Tinny Tim: And on Xmas eve, the most wonderful night of the...
Bender: [Kicks Tinny Tim.] Oops...
Tinny Tim: Extra! Extra! Greatest opera of all time sucks!
Zoidberg: I'll take eight!
Appearances
- "Xmas Story" (2ACV04)
- "Bender Gets Made" (2ACV13)
- "Mother's Day" (2ACV14)
- "Anthology of Interest II" (3ACV18)
- "Less than Hero" (4ACV04)
- "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television" (4ACV06)
- "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings" (4ACV18)
- Bender's Big Score
- "A Fit Worse than Death" (US#022)
- "Full Metal Racket" (US#037)
- "Chitty Chitty Bend Bend" (US#047)