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==The Story== | ==The Story== | ||
===Act I=== | ===Act I=== | ||
[[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] awakens to the sounds of his fellow staff members each upset that someone has messed with something of theirs. [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is particularly upset, someone has kidnapped [[Seymour Asses|Seymour]]. [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] discovers a footprint, and after an analysis by [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|the Professor]], the crew head to Sirius K-9. Arriving on the planet, they discover that there is a monument there that resembles his dead dog. They soon learn that the planet is inhabited by dog-like aliens. | |||
===Act II=== | ===Act II=== | ||
During dinner with king Rex, Fry asks about Seymour and they are lead to the sacred temple. It is revealed that Seymour is their [[religion|god]] and had called the Caninites to liberate him, and as such they don't let Fry take his dog home. That night the crew breaks into the church through the dog flap. The pedestal Seymour had been on was alarmed, and the crew are chased to the [[Planet Express Ship|ship]] and Seymour begin letting out ear-piercing shrieks, which are actually a call to the Caninites to invade [[Earth]]. [[Zapp Brannigan|Zapp]] surrenders to the invaders. Back at [[Planet Express]], Farnsworth reveals that Seymour's flea is making the noise and that fleas on each of the Caninites are signaling invasion plans to one another. Additionally his world domination flea circus is currently empty. They trick the Caninites to take a flea bath and the Caninites decide not to worship a god that makes them take baths, leaving Seymour with Fry. | |||
==Additional Info== | ==Additional Info== | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the [[Taco Bellevue Doctor]], the pair are of the same species if not the same character. | *There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the [[Taco Bellevue Doctor]], the pair are of the same species if not the same character. | ||
*The six stages of pet grief are: | |||
*#Moronic anger | |||
*#Unfounded optimism | |||
*#Annoying nostalgia | |||
*#Stubborn idiocy | |||
*#Larceny | |||
*#Acceptance | |||
**However stages 2-4 are not out of character for Fry on a normal day, and stage 6 is not relevant due to Fry having Seymour back. | |||
===Quotes=== | ===Quotes=== | ||
*'''Linda''': In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday". | *'''Linda''': In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday". | ||
*'''Farnsworth''': It sounds as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were then suddenly silenced.<br/>What a wonderful sound! | |||
===Continuity=== | ===Continuity=== | ||
*[[Torgo's Executive Powder]] also kills fleas | *[[Torgo's Executive Powder]] also kills fleas. | ||
*Seymour and the Daily Growl return from "[[Jurassic Bark]]" | *Seymour and the Daily Growl return from "[[Jurassic Bark]]". | ||
===Outside References=== | ===Outside References=== | ||
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*In reference to ''Peanuts'', the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary plan, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown | *In reference to ''Peanuts'', the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary plan, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown | ||
*One of the dogs resembles Odie, ''Garfield'''s owner Jon's other pet. | *One of the dogs resembles Odie, ''Garfield'''s owner Jon's other pet. | ||
*Two of the dogs resemble [[Simpsons Connections|Santa's Little Helper]], however this is most likely due to the art style being consistent between the two [[Matt Groening]] series. | |||
===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
*Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES" | *Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES" | ||
*Seymour's fossil is now red; it is unlikely, but not impossible, that he was painted. | |||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
(In alphabetical order) | (In alphabetical order) | ||
Revision as of 06:20, 29 March 2009
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| US Publish Number | 42 |
| UK Publish Number(s) | 58 |
| Written by | N/A |
| Art by | N/A |
| Title caption | Verrone - Lloyd - Pepoy |
| Published (US) | 25 March, 2009 |
| Title reference | Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey |
The Story
Act I
Bender awakens to the sounds of his fellow staff members each upset that someone has messed with something of theirs. Fry is particularly upset, someone has kidnapped Seymour. Zoidberg discovers a footprint, and after an analysis by the Professor, the crew head to Sirius K-9. Arriving on the planet, they discover that there is a monument there that resembles his dead dog. They soon learn that the planet is inhabited by dog-like aliens.
Act II
During dinner with king Rex, Fry asks about Seymour and they are lead to the sacred temple. It is revealed that Seymour is their god and had called the Caninites to liberate him, and as such they don't let Fry take his dog home. That night the crew breaks into the church through the dog flap. The pedestal Seymour had been on was alarmed, and the crew are chased to the ship and Seymour begin letting out ear-piercing shrieks, which are actually a call to the Caninites to invade Earth. Zapp surrenders to the invaders. Back at Planet Express, Farnsworth reveals that Seymour's flea is making the noise and that fleas on each of the Caninites are signaling invasion plans to one another. Additionally his world domination flea circus is currently empty. They trick the Caninites to take a flea bath and the Caninites decide not to worship a god that makes them take baths, leaving Seymour with Fry.
Additional Info
Trivia
- There is a Chihuahua Caninite who resembles the Taco Bellevue Doctor, the pair are of the same species if not the same character.
- The six stages of pet grief are:
- Moronic anger
- Unfounded optimism
- Annoying nostalgia
- Stubborn idiocy
- Larceny
- Acceptance
- However stages 2-4 are not out of character for Fry on a normal day, and stage 6 is not relevant due to Fry having Seymour back.
Quotes
- Linda: In a related story, the winners of the "Predict the Next Earth Invasion" contest will each receive a T-Shirt. The 330 winning entries said "Tuesday".
- Farnsworth: It sounds as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were then suddenly silenced.
What a wonderful sound!
Continuity
- Torgo's Executive Powder also kills fleas.
- Seymour and the Daily Growl return from "Jurassic Bark".
Outside References
- A group of dogs are seen playing poker.
- "Damn them! Damn them all to hell!" references Planet of the Apes.
- The Chihuahua Caninite says "Yo quiero Burger King" in reference to Taco Bell.
- In reference to Peanuts, the doghouse flying the welcome banner is a reference to Snoopy's imaginary plan, and is flown by someone resembling Charlie Brown
- One of the dogs resembles Odie, Garfield's owner Jon's other pet.
- Two of the dogs resemble Santa's Little Helper, however this is most likely due to the art style being consistent between the two Matt Groening series.
Goofs
- Nibbler's bowl reads "NIBBLES"
- Seymour's fossil is now red; it is unlikely, but not impossible, that he was painted.
Characters
(In alphabetical order)
- Amy
- Bender
- Fry
- Hermes
- Kif Kroker
- Leela
- Linda
- Morbo
- Nibbler
- Professor Farnsworth
- Debut: Rex
- Debut: Rover
- Seymour
- Taco Bellevue Doctor (possible cameo)
- Debut: Spot
- Zapp Brannigan
- Zoidberg
Additional Characters in the park
- Ethan 'Bubblegum' Tate
- Sal
- Dr. Ogden Wernstrom
- Dr. Ben Beeler
- Randy Munchnik
- Petunia
- LaBarbara Conrad
- Scruffy
- Number 9 Man
- Barbados Slim
- Mayor C. Randall Poopenmeyer
- Smitty
- Crack Addict
- Richard Nixon's head
- Walt, Larry and Igner
Comic Credits
- Story
- Scripts
- Pencils
- Inks
- Colors
- Letters
- Editor
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