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<poem>'''Kif:''' It is ''not'' uncharted, you ''lost'' the chart!</poem>
<poem>'''Kif:''' It is ''not'' uncharted, you ''lost'' the chart!</poem>
<poem>'''Zapp:''' Kif, show them the medal I won.
<poem>'''Zapp:''' Kif, show them the medal I won.
'''Kif:''' (Sigh)</poem>
'''Kif:''' ''[Sigh]''</poem>
<poem>'''Kif:''' Use a brush, you dunderhead! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!</poem>
<poem>'''Kif:''' Use a brush, you dunderhead! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!</poem>
}}
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===Appearances===
===Appearances===
*{{elink|1ACV04|Love's Labours Lost in Space}}
*{{elink|1ACV04|Love's Labours Lost in Space}}

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Secondary character
Kif Kroker
Kif Kroker
AgeAt least 29
GenderMale
SpeciesAmphibiosan
Planet of originAmphibios 9
ProfessionFirst officer of the DOOP starship Nimbus
RelativesSee family section
First appearance"Love's Labours Lost in Space" (1ACV04)
Episode
Voiced byMaurice LaMarche
Kif, Leela, and Amy's children.

Fourth Lieutenant Kif Kroker is an officer of the Democratic Order of Planets. He 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 Army in their invasion of Earth and the Omicronians in the defence of Earth.

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.

Since they met on the Titanic (1ACV10), Kif has been in love with Amy Wong, of the Mars Wongs, though it was much longer before he got the nerve to speak to her. They have been together since their first date (3ACV01). Amy's parents seem to hate Kif although this doesn't stop Amy loving him. Ironically it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed.

Kif has hundreds of children, of whom Leela is the mother and 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 parents are seen in The Beast with a Billion Backs.

Family

Additional Info

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.

Trivia

Kif with stubble.
Kif with uncontrolled camoflauge.
  • Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble, as seen in Brannigan, Begin Again.
  • Has no bones - is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.
  • Can walk on walls and ceilings.
  • Has three nipples, as seen in Amazon Women in the Mood.
  • 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.
  • Maurice LaMarche stated that Kif's voice is a combination of Jon Lovitz and Truman Capote.
  • Is a skilled combatant, as seen in Three Hundred Big Boys when he hits two spiders with a giant double-headed fly swat.
  • Is a great karaoke singer - in particular "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"

Quotes

    Kif: Dear Diary, I just made love for the second time...

    Kif: It is not uncharted, you lost the chart!

    Zapp: Kif, show them the medal I won.
    Kif: [Sigh]

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

Appearances