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'''Brannigan's Law''' is one of the cornerstones of the policy of the [[Democratic Order of Planets]]. Apparently named after [[Zapp Brannigan]], for unknown reasons, it forbids interference with undeveloped {{list of|planet}}s, and is otherwise known as '''Directive B10.81'''.
'''Brannigan's Law''' is one of the [[Democratic Order of Planets]] cornerstone policies. Apparently named after [[Zapp Brannigan]], for unknown reasons, it forbids interference with undeveloped {{list of|planet}}s, and is otherwise known as '''Directive B10.81'''.


It does not apply to DOOP mining operations. In general, it seems that this law forbids helping these planets, but allows their utter exploitation. The {{Planet Express|crew}}, particulary [[Turanga Leela]], have broken the law by trying to save the animals of [[Vergon 6]] ([[Love's Labours Lost in Space|1ACV04]]).
It does not apply to DOOP mining operations. In general, it seems that this law forbids helping these planets, but allows their utter exploitation. The {{Planet Express|crew}}, particulary [[Turanga Leela]], have broken the law by trying to save the animals of [[Vergon 6]]. {{er|1ACV04}}


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
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*Brannigan's Law is most probably a comic reference to ''[[Star Trek]]''{{'}}s {{st|Prime Directive}}.
*Brannigan's Law is most probably a comic reference to ''[[Star Trek]]''{{'}}s {{st|Prime Directive}}.
*Zapp Brannigan states that he does not try to understand the law, but merely enforces it.  This is comical because the name implies the possibility he was involved in creating this law and therefore would have an understanding of it.
*Zapp Brannigan states that he does not try to understand the law, but merely enforces it.  This is comical because the name implies the possibility he was involved in creating this law and therefore would have an understanding of it.
*Alternatively the name Brannigan 's law hints it had to be instated after an unknown incident involving Zapp Brannigan required it to be adopted to avoid another similar incident.
*Alternatively the name Brannigan's law hints it had to be instated after an unknown incident involving Zapp Brannigan required it to be adopted to avoid another similar incident.


=== Quotes ===
=== Quotes ===
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<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love: hard and fast.</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love: hard and fast.</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': I don't pretend to understand Brannigan's Law. I merely enforce it.</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': I don't pretend to understand Brannigan's Law. I merely enforce it.</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': April thirteenth... point two. We have failed to uphold Brannigan's Law. However, I did make it with [[Turanga Leela|a hot alien babe]]. And, in the end, is that not what man has dreamt of since first he looked up at the stars? ''[A few seconds pass.]'' [[Kif Kroker|Kif]], I'm asking you a question!</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp Brannigan''': {{date|13 April|text=April thirteenth}}... point two. We have failed to uphold Brannigan's Law. However, I did make it with [[Turanga Leela|a hot alien babe]]. And, in the end, is that not what man has dreamt of since first he looked up at the [[star]]s? ''[A few seconds pass.]'' [[Kif Kroker|Kif]], I'm asking you a question!</poem>
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 24 February 2017

Brannigan's Law
Zapp Brannigan.png
The namesake of Brannigan's Law.
Creator(s)Zapp Brannigan
First appearance"Love's Labours Lost in Space" (1ACV04)
Episode

Brannigan's Law is one of the Democratic Order of Planets cornerstone policies. Apparently named after Zapp Brannigan, for unknown reasons, it forbids interference with undeveloped planets, and is otherwise known as Directive B10.81.

It does not apply to DOOP mining operations. In general, it seems that this law forbids helping these planets, but allows their utter exploitation. The Planet Express crew, particulary Turanga Leela, have broken the law by trying to save the animals of Vergon 6. [1ACV04]

Additional Info

Trivia

  • Brannigan's Law is most probably a comic reference to Star Trek's Prime Directive.
  • Zapp Brannigan states that he does not try to understand the law, but merely enforces it. This is comical because the name implies the possibility he was involved in creating this law and therefore would have an understanding of it.
  • Alternatively the name Brannigan's law hints it had to be instated after an unknown incident involving Zapp Brannigan required it to be adopted to avoid another similar incident.

Quotes

    Zapp Brannigan: Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love: hard and fast.

    Zapp Brannigan: I don't pretend to understand Brannigan's Law. I merely enforce it.

    Zapp Brannigan: April thirteenth... point two. We have failed to uphold Brannigan's Law. However, I did make it with a hot alien babe. And, in the end, is that not what man has dreamt of since first he looked up at the stars? [A few seconds pass.] Kif, I'm asking you a question!

Appearances