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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. She is always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress.


== 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 [[3007]], Linda was assassinated by Morbo's disintegrator ray, making her the first human to be destroyed by [[Morbo]].
 
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}}.


== Shows ==
== Shows ==
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== 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]].
*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]].
*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]].
*Linda was killed off, because Tress MacNeille was getting tired of voicing her.


=== Quotes ===
=== Quotes ===
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<poem>'''Linda''': ''[Refering to the turtles migrating to Holland.]'' I'm sure those windmills will keep them cool.
<poem>'''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!</poem>
'''Morbo''': ''[To Linda.]'' Windmills do not work that way! ''[To viewers.]'' Goodnight!</poem>
<poem>'''Linda''': Why do you always get to read the top story, Morbo?
<poem>'''Morbo''': In business news, the weak and gullible inhabitants of Earth were plunged into economic depression today as the scammer aliens finished stealing every item of value, including ownership of this station.  
'''Morbo''': Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! ''[Head veins pulsate.]''</poem>
'''Linda''': (laughs. Morbo glares at her then vaporizes her with his disintegrator ray.)
<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>
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Revision as of 15:57, 8 August 2011

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
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. She is always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress.

Biography

In 3007, Linda was assassinated by Morbo's disintegrator ray, making her the first human to be destroyed by Morbo.

Shows

Character Description

Family

Additional Info

Trivia

  • 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.
  • Linda was killed off, because Tress MacNeille was getting tired of voicing her.

Quotes

    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!

    <poem>Morbo: In business news, the weak and gullible inhabitants of Earth were plunged into economic depression today as the scammer aliens finished stealing every item of value, including ownership of this station. Linda: (laughs. Morbo glares at her then vaporizes her with his disintegrator ray.)

Appearances