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'''Dwight''' is the son of [[Hermes Conrad|Hermes]] and [[LaBarbara Conrad|LaBarbara]] Conrad. He goes to [[Wozniak Nerd Academy|school]] with [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]]'s son/clone, [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]], where they are occasionally bullied by [[Brett Blob]], the son of [[Horrible Gelatinous Blob|H. G. Blob]]. Dwight seems to be of the more nerdy persuasion, his only true friend is Cubert with whom he does virtually everything. Dwight seems to be proud of his Jamaican ancestry, as he wears dreadlocks and a shirt showing the Jamaican national colors. His goal in life is to become a [[Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]] like his father, and already he shows promising talents for the job as he worked as one and earned more money than his father Hermes through [[Awesome Express|a paper delivery service]]. He attended the costume contest in [[Comic-Con Intergalactic|Comic-Con 3010]] with his [[Indian Boy|Indian]] friend and his [[Chinese Boy|Chinese]] friend, dressed as a [[Brain Spawn]]. He lives with [[Conrad family|his family]] in [[Conrad Apartment|an apartment]].
'''Dwight Conrad''' is the son of [[Hermes Conrad|Hermes]] and [[LaBarbara Conrad|LaBarbara]] Conrad. He goes to [[Wozniak Nerd Academy|school]] with [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]]'s son/clone, [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]], his best friend. He lives with [[Conrad family|his family]] in [[Conrad Apartment|an apartment]].
 
== Biography ==
Dwight was born in [[2989]], the same week that the professor began to clone himself. When he was 12, Dwight attended the [[Wozniak Nerd Academy]] with [[Cubert Farnsworth]] until they were expelled for attacking [[Brett Blob]] with salt. To prove to their parents that they were capable of functioning on their own, Dwight and Cubert created [[Awesome Express]], a newspaper-delivery company which replaced Planet Express. However, the Awesome Express customer base quickly grew faster than the boys could handle, and they soon resorted to dumping their newspapers on the moon. Dwight also joined the Planet Express [[blernsball]] team against [[Cygnoids]] {{et|3ACV16}}. After seeing [[Calculon]]'s big birthday party on [[TV]], Dwight and Cubert decided to make a birthday party. However, their party was a fail, and nobody came. To be cool, they decided to imitate [[Bender]]. Eventually, the [[Fathers Against Rude Television]] make Bender's character  to disappear of TV, and Dwight remains as before. {{et|4ACV06}}.
In [[3004]], after the [[Earthican $300 bill|$300]] tax rebate, Hermes bought [[List of Products#Bamboo Boogie Boots|Bamboo Boogie Boots]] for his son. With the one cent left over, Dwight bought 5 shares of Amazon.com {{et|4ACV16}}. In [[3007]], his father had his head cut off and his mother choose [[Barbados Slim]] as a new "father" for Dwight. Due to this, he was briefly renamed Dwight Slim. He later took part in the [[Battle for Earth, 3007|battle for Earth]] ([[Bender's Big Score|BBS]]), after which Hermes became his father again.  In [[3008]], he played [[Dungeons & Dragons]] with his Cubert, a [[Chinese Boy]] and an [[Indian Boy]]. They initiated [[Bender]] to the game, which drove him crazy ([[Bender's Game|BG]]). He attended the costume contest in [[Comic-Con Intergalactic|Comic-Con 3010]] with his Indian friend and his Chinese friend, dressed as a [[Brain Spawn]] {{et|6ACV11}}. In [[3012]], Dwight worked as a delivery boy for the company [[Speedy Wig]] {{et|7ACV10}}.


== Character Description ==
== Character Description ==
=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
Dwight is proud of his Jamaican ancestry and wears his hair in dreadlocks and a shirt showing the Jamaican national colors. His best friend is Cubert Farnsworth. Dwight is, like Cubert, a nerd and is therefore a target for bullies such as Brett Blob. He is eager to become a bureaucrat, like his father, but his devotion to this goal sometimes causes him to be boring and refuse to have fun. However, he is still capable of having a good time with Cubert.
Dwight is proud of his Jamaican ancestry and wears his hair in dreadlocks and a shirt showing the Jamaican national colors. His best friend is Cubert Farnsworth, and has two other friends: an Indian and a Chinese whose names are unknown. Dwight is, like Cubert, a nerd and is therefore a target for bullies such as Brett Blob.  As a nerd, he enjoys reading book about Mathematics,(''Mathematical Principles of Accountancy'', ''The Mathketball Diaries''), playing role-playing games, ([[Dungeons & Dragons]]), or cosplay ([[Comic-Con Intergalactic#The Costume Contest (3010)|Costume Contest]]). He is eager to become a bureaucrat, like his father, but his devotion to this goal sometimes causes him to be boring and refuse to have fun. However, he is still capable of having a good time with Cubert.
 
=== Age ===
Dwight is born in 2989, making him {{age|2989}} in the current period of the show. However, he still looks exactly as he looked in 3002. He only turned 13 in "[[Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television]]" as did Cubert and hasn't shown any variation since.


=== Family ===
=== Family ===
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*[[LaBarbara Conrad]], mother.
*[[LaBarbara Conrad]], mother.
*[[Barbados Slim]], stepfather for a short period in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''.
*[[Barbados Slim]], stepfather for a short period in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''.
== Production ==
Dwight was originally voiced by [[Bumper Robinson]], but was later replaced by [[Phil LaMarr]], who also voices Hermes, Dwight's father.
== Image Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Cubert's Friends.png|Playing with his friends
File:Costume contest.png|Dressed as Brain Spawn.
</gallery>


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
=== Trivia ===  
=== Trivia ===  
*Dwight is a keen {{w|Game Boy}} user.
*Dwight is a keen {{w|Game Boy}} user.
*He is once seen reading a book called ''[[Mathematical Principles of Accountancy]]''.
*His hair is similar to that of {{s|Sideshow Bob}} from ''[[The Simpsons]]''.
*Owns 5 shares of {{w|Amazon.com}}.
*Was named Dwight Slim (after Barbados Slim) for a brief period.


=== Quotes ===
=== Quotes ===
{{q|
{{q|
<poem>'''Dwight''': But Pops, I don't wanna have fun. I want to be like you, boring but prudently invested.</poem>
<poem>'''Dwight''': But Pops, I don't wanna have fun. I want to be like you, boring but prudently invested.</poem>
<poem>'''Dwight''': MY MANWICH!</poem>
<poem>'''Dwight''': [[My Manwich!|MY MANWICH!]]</poem>
}}
}}


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*{{e|6ACV13}} {{disputed canon}}
*{{e|6ACV13}} {{disputed canon}}
*{{e|6ACV15}}
*{{e|7ACV02}}
*{{e|7ACV07}}
*{{e|7ACV10}}
*{{e|7ACV19}}
*{{clink|US#033|Attack of the 50-ft Amy}}
*{{clink|US#033|Attack of the 50-ft Amy}}
*{{clink|US#034|Planet Michelle}}
*{{clink|US#034|Planet Michelle}}
*{{clink|US#041|Soldier Boys}}
*{{clink|US#041|Soldier Boys}}
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
*{{clink|US#061|Troop Grit}}
{{appear-end}}
{{appear-end}}


==== See also ====
*[[:Category:A plots focusing on Dwight|A list of ''A'' plots focusing on Dwight]]
*[[:Category:B plots focusing on Dwight|A list of ''B'' plots focusing on Dwight]]
[[Category:Articles that reference The Six Million Dollar Mon]]
[[Category:Bureaucrats]]
[[Category:Bureaucrats]]
[[Category:Characters voiced by more than one person]]
[[Category:Child characters voiced by men]]
[[Category:Children]]
[[Category:Conrad family]]
[[Category:Conrad family]]
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Planet Express]]
[[Category:Planet Express]]

Revision as of 21:23, 4 July 2014

Secondary character
Dwight Conrad
Dwight Conrad.JPG
AgeSee "Age"
Date of birth2989
SpeciesHuman
Planet of originEarth
First appearance"The Route of All Evil" (3ACV12)
Episode
Voices
3ACV12, 4ACV06Bumper Robinson
All other appearancesPhil LaMarr

Dwight Conrad is the son of Hermes and LaBarbara Conrad. He goes to school with Professor Farnsworth's son/clone, Cubert, his best friend. He lives with his family in an apartment.

Biography

Dwight was born in 2989, the same week that the professor began to clone himself. When he was 12, Dwight attended the Wozniak Nerd Academy with Cubert Farnsworth until they were expelled for attacking Brett Blob with salt. To prove to their parents that they were capable of functioning on their own, Dwight and Cubert created Awesome Express, a newspaper-delivery company which replaced Planet Express. However, the Awesome Express customer base quickly grew faster than the boys could handle, and they soon resorted to dumping their newspapers on the moon. Dwight also joined the Planet Express blernsball team against Cygnoids (3ACV16). After seeing Calculon's big birthday party on TV, Dwight and Cubert decided to make a birthday party. However, their party was a fail, and nobody came. To be cool, they decided to imitate Bender. Eventually, the Fathers Against Rude Television make Bender's character to disappear of TV, and Dwight remains as before. (4ACV06). In 3004, after the $300 tax rebate, Hermes bought Bamboo Boogie Boots for his son. With the one cent left over, Dwight bought 5 shares of Amazon.com (4ACV16). In 3007, his father had his head cut off and his mother choose Barbados Slim as a new "father" for Dwight. Due to this, he was briefly renamed Dwight Slim. He later took part in the battle for Earth (BBS), after which Hermes became his father again. In 3008, he played Dungeons & Dragons with his Cubert, a Chinese Boy and an Indian Boy. They initiated Bender to the game, which drove him crazy (BG). He attended the costume contest in Comic-Con 3010 with his Indian friend and his Chinese friend, dressed as a Brain Spawn (6ACV11). In 3012, Dwight worked as a delivery boy for the company Speedy Wig (7ACV10).

Character Description

Personality

Dwight is proud of his Jamaican ancestry and wears his hair in dreadlocks and a shirt showing the Jamaican national colors. His best friend is Cubert Farnsworth, and has two other friends: an Indian and a Chinese whose names are unknown. Dwight is, like Cubert, a nerd and is therefore a target for bullies such as Brett Blob. As a nerd, he enjoys reading book about Mathematics,(Mathematical Principles of Accountancy, The Mathketball Diaries), playing role-playing games, (Dungeons & Dragons), or cosplay (Costume Contest). He is eager to become a bureaucrat, like his father, but his devotion to this goal sometimes causes him to be boring and refuse to have fun. However, he is still capable of having a good time with Cubert.

Age

Dwight is born in 2989, making him 35 in the current period of the show. However, he still looks exactly as he looked in 3002. He only turned 13 in "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television" as did Cubert and hasn't shown any variation since.

Family

Production

Dwight was originally voiced by Bumper Robinson, but was later replaced by Phil LaMarr, who also voices Hermes, Dwight's father.

Image Gallery

Additional Info

Trivia

Quotes

    Dwight: But Pops, I don't wanna have fun. I want to be like you, boring but prudently invested.

    Dwight: MY MANWICH!

Appearances

See also