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|name=Morbo | |name=Morbo | ||
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|type=s | |type=s | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|species=[[Morboians|Morboian]] | |species=[[Morboians|Morboian]] | ||
|origin= | |origin= | ||
|job=Television presenter | |job=Television presenter | ||
|family=[[ | |family=''See [[#Family|Family]] section | ||
|first appear={{e|1ACV08}} | |first appear={{e|1ACV08}} | ||
|voiced by=Maurice LaMarche | |voiced by=Maurice LaMarche | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Morbo''' the Annihillator is [[Morboians| | '''Morbo''' the Annihillator is one of the [[Morboians|little known species of yellow-eyed aliens with gigantic heads]], and works as a reporter in [[Los Angeles]]. He and [[Linda van Schoonhoven]] co-host several shows on [[Channel √2]], most prominently, [[Channel √2 News|the news]]. | ||
A violent alien and a good friend of [[Richard Nixon's head|Presiden Richard Nixon]], he is also obsessed with taking over [[Earth]], mentioning it very frequently. Apparently, he is the scout of an impending alien invasion, although it is possible that his evil is just an act used to increase ratings. Morbo always refers to himself in the third person, and his exposed torso is [[A Taste of Freedom|terrifying]] beyond imagination. | |||
== Shows == | == Shows == | ||
* ''[[Channel √2 News]]'' (co-host with [[Linda]]) | *''[[Channel √2 News]]'' (co-host with [[Linda van Schoonhoven|Linda]]) | ||
* ''[[Good Morning, Earth]]'' (co-host with [[Linda]]) | *''[[Good Morning, Earth]]'' (co-host with [[Linda van Schoonhoven|Linda]]) | ||
* ''[[Entertainment and Earth Invasion Tonite]]'' (host) | *''[[Entertainment and Earth Invasion Tonite]]'' (host) | ||
* ''[[Who Dares To Be A Millionaire?]]'' (host) | *''[[Who Dares To Be A Millionaire?]]'' (host) | ||
== Character Description == | |||
=== Family === | |||
*[[Fawn]], wife. | |||
*Numerous and belligerent offspring. | |||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
===Trivia=== | === Trivia === | ||
*Morbo | *Morbo has been known to sing karaoke. His skills appear rather sub-par, but no one seems to notice. | ||
*His name is on the ''Walk of Fame'' in [[Los Angeles]]. | *His name is on the ''Walk of Fame'' in [[Los Angeles]]. | ||
*His appearance is based on the aliens of the movie ''{{w|Invasion of the Saucer Men}}''. | |||
*There is a [[Futurama Animation Cells|''Futurama'' animation cell]] available featuring the [[Morboians]], his species, invading Earth. | |||
*In several episodes, Linda newscasts alone. According to commentaries, this is because the writers leave him out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens. | |||
=== Quotes === | === Quotes === | ||
{{q| | {{q| | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': Puny Earthlings were shocked today to learn that a gigantic ball of garbage will destroy their pathetic city of New New York.</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': Puny Earthlings were shocked today to learn that a gigantic ball of garbage will destroy their pathetic city of [[New New York]].</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Linda''': In all, this is one day Mittens the | <poem>'''Linda''': In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget. | ||
'''Morbo''': [ | '''Morbo''': ''[Laughes.]'' Kittens give Morbo gas.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': In lighter news, the city of New New York is doomed.</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': In lighter news, the city of New New York is doomed.</poem> | ||
<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''': [ | '''Morbo''': ''[To Linda.]'' Windmills do not work that way! ''[To viewers.]'' Goodnight!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': All humans are vermin in the eyes of Morbo.</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': All humans are vermin in the eyes of Morbo.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': [ | <poem>'''Morbo''': ''[To Fawn.]'' Stop it, stop it. It's fine. I will destroy you.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': Presenting puny human number one, puny human number two and Morbo's good friend Richard Nixon. | <poem>'''Morbo''': Presenting [[John Jackson|puny human number one]], [[Jack Johnson|puny human number two]] and Morbo's good friend, [[Richard Nixon's head|Richard Nixon]]. | ||
'''Nixon's head''': Hello Morbo | '''Nixon's head''': Hello, Morbo. How's the family? | ||
'''Morbo''': Belligerent and numerous.</poem> | '''Morbo''': Belligerent and numerous.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': Morbo congratulates our gargantuan cyborg president. May death come quickly to his enemies!</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': Morbo congratulates our gargantuan cyborg president. May death come quickly to his enemies!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Linda''': Why do you always get to read the top story, Morbo? | <poem>'''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.]''</poem> | '''Morbo''': Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! ''[Head veins pulsate.]''</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': Our top story, the universe's most wanted [[feministas|eco-feminists]] are now behind bars, including gang leader [[Turanga Leela]], AKA the notorious B.I.Itch.</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': Our top story, the universe's most wanted [[feministas|eco-feminists]] are now behind bars, including gang leader [[Turanga Leela]], AKA the notorious B. I. Itch.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': At the risk of editorializing, this reporter applauds the demise of the pathetic human species!</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': At the risk of editorializing, this reporter applauds the demise of the pathetic human species!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': Morbo can't understand his teleprompter because he forgot how you say that letter that's shaped like a man wearing a hat. | <poem>'''Morbo''': Morbo can't understand his teleprompter because he forgot how you say that letter that's shaped like a man wearing a hat. | ||
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'''Morbo''': Hello, little man. I will destroy you!</poem> | '''Morbo''': Hello, little man. I will destroy you!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Morbo''': I hated [[Jim]]!</poem> | <poem>'''Morbo''': I hated [[Jim]]!</poem> | ||
}} | |||
=== Appearances === | === Appearances === | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 25 September 2010
| Secondary character | |
| Morbo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Gender | Male |
| Species | Morboian |
| Profession | Television presenter |
| Relatives | See Family section |
| First appearance | "A Big Piece of Garbage" (1ACV08)  |
| Voiced by | Maurice LaMarche |
Morbo the Annihillator is one of the little known species of yellow-eyed aliens with gigantic heads, and works as a reporter in Los Angeles. He and Linda van Schoonhoven co-host several shows on Channel √2, most prominently, the news.
A violent alien and a good friend of Presiden Richard Nixon, he is also obsessed with taking over Earth, mentioning it very frequently. Apparently, he is the scout of an impending alien invasion, although it is possible that his evil is just an act used to increase ratings. Morbo always refers to himself in the third person, and his exposed torso is terrifying beyond imagination.
Shows
- Channel √2 News (co-host with Linda)
- Good Morning, Earth (co-host with Linda)
- Entertainment and Earth Invasion Tonite (host)
- Who Dares To Be A Millionaire? (host)
Character Description
Family
- Fawn, wife.
- Numerous and belligerent offspring.
Additional Info
Trivia
- Morbo has been known to sing karaoke. His skills appear rather sub-par, but no one seems to notice.
- His name is on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
- His appearance is based on the aliens of the movie Invasion of the Saucer Men.
- There is a Futurama animation cell available featuring the Morboians, his species, invading Earth.
- In several episodes, Linda newscasts alone. According to commentaries, this is because the writers leave him out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens.
Quotes
Morbo: Puny Earthlings were shocked today to learn that a gigantic ball of garbage will destroy their pathetic city of New New York.
Linda: In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget.
Morbo: [Laughes.] Kittens give Morbo gas.
Morbo: In lighter news, the city of New New York is doomed.
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!
Morbo: All humans are vermin in the eyes of Morbo.
Morbo: [To Fawn.] Stop it, stop it. It's fine. I will destroy you.
Morbo: Presenting puny human number one, puny human number two and Morbo's good friend, Richard Nixon.
Nixon's head: Hello, Morbo. How's the family?
Morbo: Belligerent and numerous.
Morbo: Morbo congratulates our gargantuan cyborg president. May death come quickly to his enemies!
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.]
Morbo: Our top story, the universe's most wanted eco-feminists are now behind bars, including gang leader Turanga Leela, AKA the notorious B. I. Itch.
Morbo: At the risk of editorializing, this reporter applauds the demise of the pathetic human species!
Morbo: Morbo can't understand his teleprompter because he forgot how you say that letter that's shaped like a man wearing a hat.
Linda: It's a T. It goes "tuh".
Morbo: Hello, little man. I will destroy you!
Morbo: I hated Jim!
