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'''Linda van Schoonhoven''' is a female [[Humans|human]], probably originating from [[Los Angeles]], [[United States of America|USA]], [[Earth]]. She is a widely known [[television]] presenter, and co-hosts several shows on [[Channel √2]], most prominently, [[Channel √2 News|the news]], with [[Morbo]]. Linda frequently laughs at very serious threats from him, and often describes news in a cheery way no matter how tragic it is. She is always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress. She is an alcoholic, and without alcohol is unable to cope with [[Linda van Schoonhoven's children|her children]] {{et|6ACV17}}.
'''Linda van Schoonhoven''' is a female [[Humans|human]], probably originating from [[Los Angeles]], [[United States of America|USA]], [[Earth]]. She is a widely known [[television]] presenter, and co-hosts several shows on [[Channel √2]], most prominently, [[Channel √2 News|the news]], with [[Morbo]]. Linda frequently laughs at very serious threats from him, and often describes news in a cheery way no matter how tragic it is, examples include the imminent destruction of [[New New York]] by a [[giant ball of garbage]] {{et|1ACV08}} and a [[dark matter]] oil spill on [[Pluto]] {{et|3ACV05}}. She also laughed at and commented on the death of [[Jim|a news reporter]] in a [[hovercopter]] crash {{et|6ACV04}}. She is always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress. She is an alcoholic, and without [[alcohol]] is unable to cope with [[Linda van Schoonhoven's children|her children]], her newscasting and life in general {{et|6ACV17}}.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
In [[3008]], Linda van Schoonhoven unintentionally mated with [[Yivo|a planet-sized monster]] ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]), and, two years later, became one of the [[Feministas]], along with [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] and [[Amy Wong|Amy]] ([[Into the Wild Green Yonder|ITWGY]]). This was the first time she interacted with the [[:Category:Primary characters|primary characters]].
In [[3008]], Linda van Schoonhoven unintentionally mated with [[Yivo|a planet-sized monster]] ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBwaBB]]), and, two years later, became one of the [[Feministas]], along with [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] and [[Amy Wong|Amy]] ([[Into the Wild Green Yonder|ItWGY]]). This was the first time she interacted with the [[:Category:Primary characters|primary characters]].


In [[3010]], she was seen in a recorded video shown in the [[V-GINY]] {{et|6ACV02}}, and covered the passing of [[Proposition ∞]] and consequent legalization of [[Robosexuality|robosexual]] marriage {{et|6ACV04}}, as well as the visit of [[Robo-Hungary|Robo-Hungarian]] [[Emperor Nikolai]] to [[New New York]] {{et|6ACV10}}.
In [[3010]], she was seen in a recorded video shown in the [[V-GINY]] {{et|6ACV02}}, and covered the passing of [[Proposition ∞]] and consequent legalization of [[Robosexuality|robosexual]] marriage {{et|6ACV04}}, as well as the visit of [[Robo-Hungary|Robo-Hungarian]] [[Emperor Nikolai]] to New New York {{et|6ACV10}}.


In [[3011]], it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother , when the millions of tiny [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Benders]] stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober {{et|6ACV17}}.
In [[3011]], it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother, when the millions of tiny [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Benders]] stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober {{et|6ACV17}}.
 
In [[3014]], Linda was eaten by a [[Bart Simpson creatures|rabbit creature]] while hosting the news {{et|s3}}. It being the [[31st century]], it is possible that she was revived later. {{disputed canon}}


== Shows ==
== Shows ==
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== Character Description ==
== Character Description ==
=== Family ===
=== Family ===
* [[Yivo]], ex-spouse ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]).
* [[Yivo]], ex-spouse ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBwaBB]]).
* [[Linda van Schoonhoven's children|Children]] {{et|6ACV17}}.
* [[Linda van Schoonhoven's children|Children]] {{et|6ACV17}}.


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
=== Trivia ===
=== Trivia ===
*Her last name is only confirmed in a [[List of deleted scenes#Into the Wild Green Yonder|deleted scene]] of [[Into the Wild Green Yonder|the fourth film]].
*Linda is one of the few non-primary characters who appear in every [[film]].
*In several episodes, she newscasts alone. According to the [[Episode Commentary Listing|commentaries]], this is because the writers leave [[Morbo]] out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens, such as [[Horrible Gelatinous Blob|H. G. Blob]] or [[Lrrr]].
*Her last name, which is revealed in a [[List of deleted scenes#Into the Wild Green Yonder|deleted scene]] of ''[[Into the Wild Green Yonder]]'', is Dutch ("van" being Dutch for "of" and "Schoonhoven" being the name of {{w|Schoonhoven|a city}} in the Netherlands).
*In several episodes, she newscasts alone. According to the [[Episode Commentary Listing|commentaries]], this is because the writers leave [[Morbo]] out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens, such as {{H. G. Blob}} or [[Lrrr]].
*When she is hot or in a panic, her make-up and eyeliner is smeared.
*She appears to be slightly ditsy.
*She was once terrified by Morbo's exposed torso, screaming hysterically on live TV {{et|4ACV05}}.


=== Quotes ===
=== Quotes ===
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<poem>'''Linda''': Is there anything sadder? Only drowning puppies. And there would have to be a lot of them.</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': Is there anything sadder? Only drowning {{cat|dog|puppies}}. And there would have to be a lot of them.</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': ''[Solemn.]'' Continuing our coverage of a tragic... ''[Upbeat.]'' But far away... ''[Solemn.]'' Story.</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': ''[Solemn.]'' Continuing our coverage of a tragic... ''[Upbeat.]'' But far away... ''[Solemn.]'' Story.</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget.
<poem>'''Linda''': In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget.
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'''Morbo''': Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! ''[Head veins pulsate.]''</poem>
'''Morbo''': Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! ''[Head veins pulsate.]''</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': [[Feministas]], unite!</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': [[Feministas]], unite!</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': [completely drunk] Oh, hey....you....Good evening...Who you callin' drunk?! ''You're'' not drunk, ''I'm'' drunk!!</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': ''[Completely drunk/off her face.]'' Oh, hey....you....Good evening...Who you callin' drunk?! ''You're'' not drunk, ''I'm'' drunk!! ''[Collapses off her seat.]''</poem>
<poem>'''Morbo''': [After being affected by the [[Brain Spawn]]] ''[Spinning in his chair until he falls.]''
<poem>'''Morbo''': [After being affected by the [[Brain Spawn]]] ''[Spinning in his chair until he falls.]''
'''Linda''': ''[Also affected.]''  [laughs] You fell! Hi! Today some bad things happened. One bad thing was, a train got crashed in [[New Jersey]]. Wanna see?
'''Linda''': ''[Also affected.]''  [laughs] You fell! Hi! Today some bad things happened. One bad thing was, a train got crashed in [[New Jersey]]. Wanna see?
''[Cut to a video of a burning train.]''
''[Cut to a video of a burning train.]''
'''Linda (con't.)''': People won't be late for work though, because the governor lady said "I'm sending in more trains!"
'''Linda (con't.)''': People won't be late for work though, because the governor lady said "I'm sending in more trains!"
''[Another train crashes into it and bursts into flames. People scurry to get on board.]'' .
''[Another train crashes into it and bursts into flames. People scurry to get on board.]''
'''Morbo''': Morbo cannot understand his teleprompter, he forgot how you say the letter that looks like a man with a hat.
'''Morbo''': Morbo cannot understand his teleprompter, he forgot how you say the letter that looks like a man with a hat.
'''Linda''': It's a 'T', it goes "tuh".</poem>
'''Linda''': It's a 'T', it goes "tuh".</poem>
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 18 September 2017

Secondary character
Linda van Schoonhoven
Linda van Schoonhoven.jpg
Linda hosting Channel √2 News.
GenderFemale
SpeciesHuman
Planet of originProbably Earth, USA, Los Angeles
ProfessionTelevision Presenter
RelativesUnnamed children
First appearance"A Big Piece of Garbage" (1ACV08)
Episode
Voiced byTress MacNeille

Linda van Schoonhoven is a female human, probably originating from Los Angeles, USA, Earth. She is a widely known television presenter, and co-hosts several shows on Channel √2, most prominently, the news, with Morbo. Linda frequently laughs at very serious threats from him, and often describes news in a cheery way no matter how tragic it is, examples include the imminent destruction of New New York by a giant ball of garbage (1ACV08) and a dark matter oil spill on Pluto (3ACV05). She also laughed at and commented on the death of a news reporter in a hovercopter crash (6ACV04). She is always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress. She is an alcoholic, and without alcohol is unable to cope with her children, her newscasting and life in general (6ACV17).

Biography

In 3008, Linda van Schoonhoven unintentionally mated with a planet-sized monster (TBwaBB), and, two years later, became one of the Feministas, along with Leela and Amy (ItWGY). This was the first time she interacted with the primary characters.

In 3010, she was seen in a recorded video shown in the V-GINY (6ACV02), and covered the passing of Proposition ∞ and consequent legalization of robosexual marriage (6ACV04), as well as the visit of Robo-Hungarian Emperor Nikolai to New New York (6ACV10).

In 3011, it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother, when the millions of tiny Benders stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober (6ACV17).

In 3014, Linda was eaten by a rabbit creature while hosting the news (SABF16). It being the 31st century, it is possible that she was revived later. Disputed canon

Shows

Character Description

Family

Additional Info

Trivia

  • Linda is one of the few non-primary characters who appear in every film.
  • Her last name, which is revealed in a deleted scene of Into the Wild Green Yonder, is Dutch ("van" being Dutch for "of" and "Schoonhoven" being the name of a city in the Netherlands).
  • In several episodes, she newscasts alone. According to the commentaries, this is because the writers leave Morbo out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens, such as H. G. Blob or Lrrr.
  • When she is hot or in a panic, her make-up and eyeliner is smeared.
  • She appears to be slightly ditsy.
  • She was once terrified by Morbo's exposed torso, screaming hysterically on live TV (4ACV05).

Quotes

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    Linda: Is there anything sadder? Only drowning puppies. And there would have to be a lot of them.

    Linda: [Solemn.] Continuing our coverage of a tragic... [Upbeat.] But far away... [Solemn.] Story.

    Linda: In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget.
    Morbo: [Laughs.] Kittens give Morbo gas.

    Linda: [Refering to the turtles migrating to Holland.] I'm sure those windmills will keep them cool.
    Morbo: [To Linda.] Windmills do not work that way! [To viewers.] Goodnight!

    Linda: Why do you always get to read the top story, Morbo?
    Morbo: Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! [Head veins pulsate.]

    Linda: Feministas, unite!

    Linda: [Completely drunk/off her face.] Oh, hey....you....Good evening...Who you callin' drunk?! You're not drunk, I'm drunk!! [Collapses off her seat.]

    Morbo: [After being affected by the Brain Spawn] [Spinning in his chair until he falls.]
    Linda: [Also affected.] [laughs] You fell! Hi! Today some bad things happened. One bad thing was, a train got crashed in New Jersey. Wanna see?
    [Cut to a video of a burning train.]
    Linda (con't.): People won't be late for work though, because the governor lady said "I'm sending in more trains!"
    [Another train crashes into it and bursts into flames. People scurry to get on board.]
    Morbo: Morbo cannot understand his teleprompter, he forgot how you say the letter that looks like a man with a hat.
    Linda: It's a 'T', it goes "tuh".

Appearances