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* The name "Bev", an abbreviation of the name "Beverly", is used here as an abbreviation of the word "beverage".
* The name "Bev", an abbreviation of the name "Beverly", is used here as an abbreviation of the word "beverage".
* In an audio commentary, [[Matt Groening]] states that, in terms of character design, Bev differs from his other characters in that, unlike the others, she, "isn't recognizable in silhouette."  
* In an audio commentary, [[Matt Groening]] states that, in terms of character design, Bev differs from his other characters in that, unlike the others, she, "isn't recognizable in silhouette."  
*In an audio commentary, [[Matt Groening]] and [[David X. Cohen]] both state that while Bev was being designed, it was unsure whether she should be the type of vending machine that drops down a can, or the type that first drops a cup, and then pours the drink into it. They finally opted for the latter, as it would then be alot easier for things to go wrong while operating it (Hence adding more humor to the show).
*In an audio commentary, [[Matt Groening]] and [[David X. Cohen]] both state that while Bev was being designed, it was unsure whether she should be the type of vending machine that drops down a can, or the type that first drops a cup, and then pours the drink into it. They finally opted for the latter, as it would then be much easier for things to go wrong while operating it (Hence adding more humor to the show).


=== Appearances ===
=== Appearances ===

Revision as of 02:50, 23 June 2012

Secondary character
Bev
Fut0701.jpg
A promotional picture showing Bev, Ben and Bender in the Planet Express employee lounge which was released by Comedy Central's website. [1] Bev has a certificate of abandonment signed by Bender on her.
GenderFemale
SpeciesRobot
ProfessionSoda machine
RelativesSee "Family" section
First appearance"The Bots and the Bees" (7ACV01)
Episode
[2]
Voiced byWanda Sykes

Bev is a soda machine which sells Walrus Juice, Mountain Goo, Dr. Jitter and three varieties of Slurm. [2] She is likely the soda machine whom Bender impregnated in 3012 [3] and, thus, Ben's mother (7ACV01).

Family

Production

Bev was first seen in a character design released by Countdown to Futurama on 2 May 2012 [2] and was later shown with a certificate of abandonment signed by Bender in a promotional picture released by Comedy Central's website. [1]

Image gallery

Additional information

Trivia

  • The name "Bev", an abbreviation of the name "Beverly", is used here as an abbreviation of the word "beverage".
  • In an audio commentary, Matt Groening states that, in terms of character design, Bev differs from his other characters in that, unlike the others, she, "isn't recognizable in silhouette."
  • In an audio commentary, Matt Groening and David X. Cohen both state that while Bev was being designed, it was unsure whether she should be the type of vending machine that drops down a can, or the type that first drops a cup, and then pours the drink into it. They finally opted for the latter, as it would then be much easier for things to go wrong while operating it (Hence adding more humor to the show).

Appearances

References

  1. ^ a b Michelle Rosenblatt. Comedy Central Press | Futurama. (Comedy Central.) Retrieved on 05 June 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Matt Tobey (02 May 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Bev Character Design. (Comedy Centrl [sic].) Retrieved on 02 May 2012.
  3. ^ Kevin Fitzpatrick (23 June 2011). Futurama's David X. Cohen Speaks From The World of Tomorrow!. (UGO.com.) Retrieved on 02 May 2012.
  4. ^ Snierson, Dan (18 June 2024). "'Futurama': Bender impregnates a soda machine! -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO". EW.com. Retrieved on 18 June 2024.