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{{character infobox
|type=s
|name=Kif Kroker
|name=Kif Kroker
|type=s
|image=[[File:Kif Kroker.jpg|225px]]
|image=[[Image:Kif Kroker.jpg|225px|Kif Kroker]]
|image text=A classic drawing of Kif.
|age=at least 24
|age=Unknown, likely mid-fifties
|gender=male
|gender=Male
|species=[[Amphibiosans|Amphibiosan]]
|species=[[Amphibiosans|Amphibiosan]]
|origin=[[Amphibios 9]]
|origin=[[Amphibios 9]], [[Clan Kroker's Sacred Birthing Grounds]]
|job=First officer of the [[DOOP]] starship [[Nimbus]]
|job=[[DOOP]] Fourth Lieutenant
|family=''See [[#Family|family]] section''
|family=''See [[#Family|Family]] section''
|first appear={{e|4}}
|first appear={{e|1ACV04}}
|voiced by=[[Maurice LaMarche]]
|voiced by=Maurice LaMarche
}}
}}
[[Image:Kif's Children.jpg|left|thumb|Kif, Leela, and Amy's children.]]
Lieutenant '''Kif Kroker''' is a proud officer of the [[Democratic Order of Planets (DOOP)|Democratic Order of Planets]]. His race holds a position of significance in DOOP; in fact one is [[Glab|DOOP President]]. Kif serves aboard the [[Nimbus]] as first officer to [[Zapp Brannigan]]. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, such as shaving Zapp's armpits. Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However sometimes Kif seeks out advice from Zapp and is called Zapp's most loyal officer and best friend.


Kif has fought in wars against the [[Spheroids]] of [[Spheron 1]], the [[Spiderians]] of [[Tarantulon 6]], the [[Decapodian]]'s [[Decapodian Army|Army]] in their invasion of [[Earth]] and the [[Omicronians]] in the defence of Earth.
Fourth Lieutenant '''Kif Kroker''' is an [[Amphibiosan]] working for the [[Democratic Order of Planets]], serving aboard the ''[[Nimbus]]'' as first officer to [[Zapp Brannigan]]. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, including shaving his armpits, but Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However, Kif sometimes seeks out advice from Zapp and is called his most loyal officer and best friend. Since [[3003]] he has had [[Kif-Amy relationship|a relationship]] with [[human]] [[Amy Wong]].
 
== Biography ==
Kif Kroker has fought in wars against the [[Spheroids]] of [[Spheron 1]] ([[War Is the H-Word|2ACV17]]), the [[Spiderians]] of [[Tarantulon 6]] ([[Three Hundred Big Boys|4ACV16]]), the [[Decapodian Army]] in the [[Decapodian Invasion of Earth]] ([[A Taste of Freedom|4ACV05]]), and in all the [[Omicronians|Omicronian]] invasions of [[Earth]] ([[When Aliens Attack|1ACV12]], [[The Problem with Popplers|2ACV15]], [[Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences|6ACV11]]). However, he was at one point discharged from the [[DOOP]] when [[Zapp Brannigan]] blamed most of his mistake on him ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).


Kif seems like the ideal candidate for General of the [[DOOP Army]], however, he often gets the blame when Zapp makes a mistake and has the credit taken from him by Zapp when he suceeds. Kif was at one point discharged from the DOOP when Zapp blamed most of his mistake on Kif.
Kif also briefly served as first officer on the ill-fated intergalactic cruise ship ''[[Titanic]]'', and, even more briefly, as captain of said vessel after [[Zapp Brannigan]] abandoned his command leaving Kif to go down with the ship. However, Kif managed to evacuate the ship via the escape pods, which is where he first met [[Amy Wong]].


Since they met on the [[Titanic]] ([[A Flight to Remember|1ACV10]]), Kif has been in love with [[Amy Wong]], of the [[Leo and Inez Wong|Mars Wongs]], though it was much longer before he got the nerve to speak to her. They have been together since their first date ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]). Amy's parents seem to hate Kif although this doesn't stop Amy loving him. Ironically it was them who set them up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed.
Kif fell in love with Amy Wong after only a brief meeting with her on the ''Titanic'' ([[A Flight to Remember|1ACV10]]). For a whole year, he was too nervous to speak to Amy, but eventually admitted his feelings for her ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]). Despite [[Leo and Inez Wong|her parents]]' dislike of him, Amy returned his feelings. Ironically, though, it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed. They have been together since their first date ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]).


Kif's parents are unknown, but he has hundreds of children, of whom [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] is the mother and [[Amy Wong|Amy]] the [[smizmar]]. They are currently living in the swamps of [[Amphibios 9]] in an immature, "tadpole" form, and will grow legs and emerge from the water in 20 years.
[[Kif's offspring|Hundreds of unnamed children]] of whom [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] is the mother and [[Amy Wong|Amy]] is the [[smizmar]] when ([[Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch|4ACV01]]). They are currently living in the [[Clan Kroker's Sacred Birthing Grounds|the same place where their father was born]], in an immature, tadpole form, and will have grown legs and emerged from the water by [[3023]]. [[Mr. and Mrs. Kroker|Kif's parents]] live there with them ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]).


===Family===
== Character Description ==
*Hundreds of unnamed children, of whom Leela is the mother, and Amy is the [[smizmar]]
*It is assumed that he has around the same number of siblings, one of these sisters was briefly seen in [[Six Characters In Search Of A Story|US#014]], unless Kif was lieing to Amy.


==Additional Info==
=== Personality ===
===Trivia===
Kif Kroker is a nervous and selfconscious individual who suffers from lack of confidence. He is submissive towards [[Zapp Brannigan]], even though Zapp frequently has him do humiliating things. Kif seems like the ideal candidate for General of the [[DOOP Army]], however,  he often gets the blame when Zapp makes a mistake and has the credit taken from him by Zapp when he suceeds.  However, when under the influence of alcohol, he finds Zapp's statements to be extremely funny.
[[Image:Stubbly Kif.jpg|right|thumb|Kif with stubble.]]
 
[[Image:KifUncontrolledCamoflauge.png|right|thumb|Kif with uncontrolled camoflauge.]]
=== Friendships and relationships ===
*Although Kif is some sort of amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble, as seen in [[Brannigan, Begin Again]].
==== Zapp Brannigan ====
*Has no bones - is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.
[[Zapp Brannigan]] considers Kif to be his closest friend and most loyal officer, and he even tried to comfort Kif after discovering he was in love with [[Amy Wong]], though with very limited success. Kif has been known to insult Zapp behind his back, and despite being rather submissive towards Zapp, Kif once punched Zapp in the stomach after discovering he and Amy had had a brief sexual relationship ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]).
 
==== Amy Wong ====
[[File:Fonfon Rubok.png|thumb|275px|Kif and Amy's [[Fonfon Rubok|marriage]].]]
{{main|Kif-Amy relationship}}
 
In [[3001]], Kif met the [[Mars|Martian]] engineering student [[Amy Wong]] on the ''[[Titanic]]'', and exchanges a passionate kiss {{et|1ACV10}}. In [[3003]] they developed an intimate relationship {{et|3ACV01}}, and in [[3008]] Amy became Kif's [[fonfon ru]] ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|BwaBB]]).  They briefly broke up {{et|6ACV04}}, but got back together soon afterwards.
 
=== Family ===
*[[Kif's offspring|Hundreds of unnamed children]], through [[Turanga Leela]].
*[[Amy Wong]], Kif's [[Coinage#F|Fonfon Ru]], or wife, and [[smizmar]] (''see [[Kif-Amy relationship]] for more info'').
*[[Mr. and Mrs. Kroker]], parents.
*Amy's entire [[Amy Wong#Family|family]] through [[Coinage#F|Fonfon Rubok]].
*At least one sister was briefly seen in "[[Six Characters in Search of a Story]]".
 
=== Age ===
Kif is thought to be at least 55 years old, counting his 20 years as a tadpole, his childhood, long enough in the [[DOOP Army]] to become a lieutenant, and the 10 years of [[Futurama|the show]]. Part of this is speculation, though.
 
== Image Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Kif's Children.jpg|[[Kif's offspring|Kif, Leela, and Amy's children]].
Image:Stubbly Kif.jpg|Kif with stubble.
Image:KifUncontrolledCamoflauge.png|Kif with uncontrolled camoflauge.
</gallery>
 
== Additional Info ==
=== Trivia ===
*[[Maurice LaMarche]] stated that Kif's voice is a combination of {{w|Jon Lovitz}} and {{w|Truman Capote}}.
*Kif is featured on one of the discs of ''[[Futurama: The Complete Collection 1999-2009|The Complete Collection 1999-2009]]''.
*Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).
*Kif has no bones, but is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.
*Can walk on walls and ceilings.
*Can walk on walls and ceilings.
*Has three nipples ([[Amazon Women in the Mood|3ACV01]]).
*Has a camouflage reflex which turns him almost transparent.
*Has a camouflage reflex which turns him almost transparent.
**He loses control of this reflex when he becomes nervous.
**He loses control of this reflex when he becomes nervous.
*Is actually a highly competent crewman, as evidenced during his brief stint with Planet Express.
*Is actually a highly competent crewman, as evidenced during his brief stint with [[Planet Express]] ([[Brannigan, Begin Again|2ACV02]]).
*Is a skilled combatant, as he can hit two spiders with a giant double-headed fly swat ([[Three Hundred Big Boys|4ACV16]]).
*Is a great karaoke singer, in particular ''{{w|Total Eclipse Of The Heart}}'', due to his time in the DOOP Boys' Chorus.
*Was killed twice and has been ressurected by [[Yivo]] ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]) and the [[birthing machine]] ([[Rebirth|6ACV01]]).
*When he is really sick and/or has a hangover, he actually becomes liquid.
*He is a good yet unusual breakdancer ([[That Darn Katz!|6ACV08]]).
*Was shortly promoted to a Captain in the [[DOOP]].
*Lacks a penis, but still wears usual human underwear.
 
=== Catchphrase ===
*Kif's most notable word (or in this case, noise) would be his trademark sigh. Usually used when confronted with the ineptitude of his superior, Zapp Brannigan.


===Quotes===
=== Quotes ===
*'''Kif''': Dear Diary, I just made love for the ''second'' time...
{{q|
*'''Kif''': It is ''not'' uncharted, you ''lost'' the chart!
<poem>'''Kif''': ''[After holding Amy's hand.]'' Dear Diary, I just made love for the ''second'' time...</poem>
*'''Kif''': (Sigh)
<poem>'''Leela''': What planet is this anyway?
*'''Kif''': Use a brush, you dunderhead! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!
'''Zapp''': I 'unno. This whole sector is uncharted.
'''Kif''': It is ''not'' uncharted, you ''lost'' the chart!</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp''': Show them my medal, Kif.
'''Kif''': ''[Kif points at a medal on Zapp's chest.]'' He rented it with his tax refund.</poem>
<poem>'''Kif''': Use a brush, [[Philip J. Fry|you dunderhead]]! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!</poem>
<poem>'''Bender''': Ow, my arms! I'll never paint again! ''[He feigns crying.]''
'''Kif''': You can't sue the military!
'''Bender''': Oh. I'm alright then.</poem>
<poem>'''Amy''': But my doctoral exam is in ten minutes! On Mars! ''[She runs out of bed but steps on something.]'' Eww! Kif, did you yack on the floor?
'''Kif''': ''[The green puddle Amy stepped on grows a mouth, it is Kif.]'' Yes, I did.</poem>
}}


===Appearances===
=== Appearances ===
*'''Debut:''' {{e|4}}
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*{{e|10}}
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*{{e|12}}
*{{e|1ACV04}}
*{{e|1ACV10}}
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*{{e|2ACV02}}
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*{{e|3ACV21}}
*{{e|4ACV01}}
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*{{e|4ACV03}}
*{{e|4ACV05}}
*{{e|4ACV05}}
*{{e|4ACV11}}
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*{{e|4ACV16}}
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*{{f|1}}
*{{c|4}}
**{{e|5ACV01}} <small>(mentioned only)</small>
*{{c|14}}
**{{e|5ACV04}}
*{{c|21}}
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**{{e|5ACV05}}
*{{e|x2}}
**{{e|5ACV06}}
**{{e|5ACV07}} <small>(mentioned only)</small>
**{{e|5ACV08}}
*{{f|3}} {{cameo}}
*{{f|4}}
**{{e|5ACV14}}
**{{e|5ACV15}}
**{{e|5ACV16}}
*{{e|6ACV01}}
*{{e|6ACV02}}
*{{e|6ACV04}}
*{{e|6ACV07}} <small>(montage)</small>
*{{e|6ACV08}}
*{{e|6ACV11}}
*{{e|6ACV17}}
*{{e|6ACV19}}
*{{e|6ACV24}}
*{{e|7ACV02}}
*{{e|7ACV05}}
*{{e|7ACV06}}
*{{e|7ACV13}}
*{{e|7ACV16}}
*{{e|7ACV18}}
*{{e|7ACV19}}
*{{e|7ACV26}}
*{{clink|US#002|...But Deliver Us to Evil!}}
*{{clink|US#004|DOOP the Right Thing!}}
*{{clink|US#014|Six Characters in Search of a Story}}
*{{clink|US#021|More than a Filling!}}
*{{clink|US#033|Attack of the 50-ft Amy}}
*{{clink|US#034|Planet Michelle}}
*{{clink|US#041|Soldier Boys}}
*{{clink|US#042|Homeward Boned}}
*{{clink|US#044|The Fry and the Furious!}}
*{{clink|US#045|Anthology of Interest II|Anthology of Interest II (comic)}}
*{{clink|US#046|Follow the Reader}}
*{{clink|US#050|Your Mother Wears Pilot Boots}}
*{{clink|US#057|Steampunk'd}}
*{{clink|US#072|Trading Spaces}}
*{{clink|US#075|Bendership Galactica}} {{mito|wallet (as "Kiff")}}
*{{clink|US#076|''Futurama Comics'' #76|Futurama Comics 76}}
*{{cmlink|US#051-mini|Captain Zapp Brannigan in The Seven Day Itch|Fry Cook!#Special Features}}
*{{cmlink|US#052-mini|Captain Zapp Brannigan in Purple Tentacle Tour|Ro-Botox!#Special Features}}
*{{cmlink|US#054-mini|Captain Zapp Brannigan in Rank Call!|How Much is that Mutant in the Window?#Special Features}}
*{{clink|US#X03|Slaves of New New York!}}
*{{clink|US#X04|The Read Menace!}}
{{appear-end}}
 
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Secondary character
Kif Kroker
Kif Kroker.jpg
A classic drawing of Kif.
AgeUnknown, likely mid-fifties
GenderMale
SpeciesAmphibiosan
Planet of originAmphibios 9, Clan Kroker's Sacred Birthing Grounds
ProfessionDOOP Fourth Lieutenant
RelativesSee Family section
First appearance"Love's Labours Lost in Space" (1ACV04)
Episode
Voiced byMaurice LaMarche

Fourth Lieutenant Kif Kroker is an Amphibiosan working for the Democratic Order of Planets, serving aboard the Nimbus as first officer to Zapp Brannigan. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, including shaving his armpits, but Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However, Kif sometimes seeks out advice from Zapp and is called his most loyal officer and best friend. Since 3003 he has had a relationship with human Amy Wong.

Biography

Kif Kroker has fought in wars against the Spheroids of Spheron 1 (2ACV17), the Spiderians of Tarantulon 6 (4ACV16), the Decapodian Army in the Decapodian Invasion of Earth (4ACV05), and in all the Omicronian invasions of Earth (1ACV12, 2ACV15, 6ACV11). However, he was at one point discharged from the DOOP when Zapp Brannigan blamed most of his mistake on him (2ACV02).

Kif also briefly served as first officer on the ill-fated intergalactic cruise ship Titanic, and, even more briefly, as captain of said vessel after Zapp Brannigan abandoned his command leaving Kif to go down with the ship. However, Kif managed to evacuate the ship via the escape pods, which is where he first met Amy Wong.

Kif fell in love with Amy Wong after only a brief meeting with her on the Titanic (1ACV10). For a whole year, he was too nervous to speak to Amy, but eventually admitted his feelings for her (3ACV01). Despite her parents' dislike of him, Amy returned his feelings. Ironically, though, it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed. They have been together since their first date (3ACV01).

Hundreds of unnamed children of whom Leela is the mother and Amy is the smizmar when (4ACV01). They are currently living in the the same place where their father was born, in an immature, tadpole form, and will have grown legs and emerged from the water by 3023. Kif's parents live there with them (TBWABB).

Character Description

Personality

Kif Kroker is a nervous and selfconscious individual who suffers from lack of confidence. He is submissive towards Zapp Brannigan, even though Zapp frequently has him do humiliating things. Kif seems like the ideal candidate for General of the DOOP Army, however, he often gets the blame when Zapp makes a mistake and has the credit taken from him by Zapp when he suceeds. However, when under the influence of alcohol, he finds Zapp's statements to be extremely funny.

Friendships and relationships

Zapp Brannigan

Zapp Brannigan considers Kif to be his closest friend and most loyal officer, and he even tried to comfort Kif after discovering he was in love with Amy Wong, though with very limited success. Kif has been known to insult Zapp behind his back, and despite being rather submissive towards Zapp, Kif once punched Zapp in the stomach after discovering he and Amy had had a brief sexual relationship (TBWABB).

Amy Wong

Kif and Amy's marriage.
Main article: Kif-Amy relationship

In 3001, Kif met the Martian engineering student Amy Wong on the Titanic, and exchanges a passionate kiss (1ACV10). In 3003 they developed an intimate relationship (3ACV01), and in 3008 Amy became Kif's fonfon ru (BwaBB). They briefly broke up (6ACV04), but got back together soon afterwards.

Family

Age

Kif is thought to be at least 55 years old, counting his 20 years as a tadpole, his childhood, long enough in the DOOP Army to become a lieutenant, and the 10 years of the show. Part of this is speculation, though.

Image Gallery

Additional Info

Trivia

  • Maurice LaMarche stated that Kif's voice is a combination of Jon Lovitz and Truman Capote.
  • Kif is featured on one of the discs of The Complete Collection 1999-2009.
  • Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble (2ACV02).
  • Kif has no bones, but is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.
  • Can walk on walls and ceilings.
  • Has three nipples (3ACV01).
  • Has a camouflage reflex which turns him almost transparent.
    • He loses control of this reflex when he becomes nervous.
  • Is actually a highly competent crewman, as evidenced during his brief stint with Planet Express (2ACV02).
  • Is a skilled combatant, as he can hit two spiders with a giant double-headed fly swat (4ACV16).
  • Is a great karaoke singer, in particular Total Eclipse Of The Heart, due to his time in the DOOP Boys' Chorus.
  • Was killed twice and has been ressurected by Yivo (TBWABB) and the birthing machine (6ACV01).
  • When he is really sick and/or has a hangover, he actually becomes liquid.
  • He is a good yet unusual breakdancer (6ACV08).
  • Was shortly promoted to a Captain in the DOOP.
  • Lacks a penis, but still wears usual human underwear.

Catchphrase

  • Kif's most notable word (or in this case, noise) would be his trademark sigh. Usually used when confronted with the ineptitude of his superior, Zapp Brannigan.

Quotes

    Kif: [After holding Amy's hand.] Dear Diary, I just made love for the second time...

    Leela: What planet is this anyway?
    Zapp: I 'unno. This whole sector is uncharted.
    Kif: It is not uncharted, you lost the chart!

    Zapp: Show them my medal, Kif.
    Kif: [Kif points at a medal on Zapp's chest.] He rented it with his tax refund.

    Kif: Use a brush, you dunderhead! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!

    Bender: Ow, my arms! I'll never paint again! [He feigns crying.]
    Kif: You can't sue the military!
    Bender: Oh. I'm alright then.

    Amy: But my doctoral exam is in ten minutes! On Mars! [She runs out of bed but steps on something.] Eww! Kif, did you yack on the floor?
    Kif: [The green puddle Amy stepped on grows a mouth, it is Kif.] Yes, I did.

Appearances

Kif Kroker appears in all episodes (not counting film episodes), due to being visible in the opening sequence. The list below consists of appearances outside of the theme only.