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A '''Wristlojackimator''' is a device worn on the wrist, which has a wide variety of functions.
A '''wristlojackimator''' is a device worn on the wrist which has a wide variety of functions.


== Information ==
== Information ==
The device itself may be called something other than "Wristlojackimator", since [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] usually refers to it either as "this thing", "this thing on my wrist" or "my wrist thingy". She only refers to it as a wristlojackimator once ([[How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back|2ACV11]]), and may in fact have been referring to the tracking beacon function she was using at the time ("wristlojackimator" contains the phrase "lo-jack"—a popular anti-theft tracking device for 20th-21st century cars).
The device itself may be called something other than "wristlojackimator", since [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] usually refers to hers either as "this thing", "this thing I wear on my wrist", "my wrist-ama-jig" or "my wrist thingy". She only refers to it as a wristlojackimator once ([[How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back|2ACV11]]), and may in fact have been referring to the tracking beacon function she was using at the time ("wristlojackimator" contains the phrase "lo-jack"—a popular anti-theft tracking device for 20th-21st century cars).


Wristlojackimators may in fact have independent artificial intelligence, as [[Leela]]'s detaches itself and leaves during the [[The 3001 Robot Uprising]] incited by [[Mom]] on [[Mother's Day (holiday)|Mother's Day]], and tells her she should wash her wrist more often.
Wristlojackimators may in fact have independent artificial intelligence, as [[Leela]]'s detaches itself and leaves during the [[Robot Uprising, 3001|3001 Robot Uprising]] incited by [[Mom]] on [[Mother's Day (holiday)|Mother's Day]], and tells her she should wash her wrist more often.


These multi-functional devices are operated by means of buttons and voice commands. They are available in a variety of models and colors.
These multi-functional devices are operated by means of buttons and voice commands. They are available in a variety of models and colors.


It may have been inspired by the tricorders from ''[[Star Trek]]''.
In one episode Leela uses a laser beam device on it to reattach Fry's nose (it also burnt his skin). It may be that it is a weapon laser, which she had set to stun, or it is simply a tool for starting fires, cutting and welding.


It is similar to the [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Pip-Boy Pip-Boy], a device containing text information, maps, vital signs, and more in the video game series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout_%28series%29 Fallout].
They may have been inspired by the tricorders from ''[[Star Trek]]''.
[[File:Wristlojackimator 2.jpg|right|thumb|Amy's Wristlojackimator]]


=== Functions ===
They are similar to the [http://fallout.gamepedia.com/Pip-Boy Pip-Boys], devices containing text information, maps, vital signs, and more in the video game series ''{{w|Fallout (series)|Fallout}}''.
*Analyzing the success rate of rhyme-busting {{et|1ACV09}}.
[[File:Wristlojackimator 2.jpg|right|thumb|Amy's wristlojackimator]]
*Evaluating nutritional/toxicity of food {{et|2ACV15}}.
*Tracking beacon {{et|2ACV11}}.
*Portable video game console playing ''{{w|Tetris}}'' {{et|3ACV04}} and ''[[Single Pong]]'' ([[The Beast with a Billion Backs|TBWABB]]).
*Neutron laser in [[List of deleted scenes#Season 4|a deleted scene]] (3ACV04).
*Emergency Face Laser used to reattach [[Fry]]'s nose {{et|4ACV17}}.
*Remote control of the [[Planet Express ship]], or at least the cargo bay stairs {{et|3ACV18}}.
*Clock {{net|1ACV04|2ACV18}}.
*Calculating a Robot's exhaust flames efficiency {{et|4ACV08}}.
*Surveying atmosphere and gravity {{et|4ACV03}}.
*Holographic diary {{et|4ACV01}}.
*Tissue Dispenser ([[Bender's Big Score|BBS]]).
*Receiving communications {{et|4ACV12}}.
*Showing the current year ([[Doctor What|US#032]]).
*Laser used to stop the [[Desert Muck Leech]] from sucking [[Leela]]'s blood ([[Into the Wild Green Yonder|ITWGY]]).


=== Persons wearing Wristlojackimators ===
=== Persons wearing wristlojackimators ===
*[[Amy Wong|Amy]]
*[[Amy Wong|Amy]]
*[[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]]
*[[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]]
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*[[Number 1.0]]
*[[Number 1.0]]


== Additional information ==
=== Appearances ===
[[Turanga Leela|Leela]] wears the wristlojackimator in every episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', so this list only shows when it has a special appearance, for example when a new feature is revealed, when it is mentioned by a character, has a part of the plot, or is used by a character other than Leela.
{{appear-begin}}
* {{e|1ACV01}} - first appearance. Used as a two-way radio to communicate with the police.
* {{e|1ACV04}} - used as a clock.
* {{e|1ACV09}} - used for analyzing the success rate of rhyme-busting.
* {{e|2ACV14}} - rebelling on [[Mother's Day (holiday)|Mother's Day]].
* {{e|2ACV15}} - used for evaluating nutritional/toxicity of food.
* {{e|2ACV18}} - used as a clock.
* {{e|2ACV11}} - used by [[Number 1.0]] as tracking beacon.
* {{e|3ACV04}} - used as portable video game console playing ''[[Tetris]]'', and as a neutron laser (the latter in a [[List of deleted scenes#Season 4|deleted scene]]).
* {{e|3ACV18}} - used as a remote control of the [[Planet Express ship]]'s cargo bay stairs.
* {{e|3ACV12}} - used as a telephone.
* {{e|4ACV01}} - used as a holographic diary.
* {{e|4ACV03}} - used for surveying atmosphere and gravity.
* {{e|4ACV08}} - used for calculating a Robot's exhaust flames efficiency.
* {{e|4ACV09}} - used as a wristwatch.
* {{e|4ACV10}} - used by [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]].
* {{e|4ACV12}} - used for receiving communications.
* {{e|4ACV17}} - used as an Emergency Face Laser to reattach [[Fry]]'s nose.
* {{f|1}} - used By [[Lars Fillmore]] as a tissue dispenser.
* {{f|2}} - used as portable video game console playing ''[[Single Pong]]''.
* {{f|3}} - used as a speed-pass to electronically pay for a fuel purchase, and later as a two-way radio, a feature already known.
* {{f|4}} - used as a laser to stop the [[Desert Muck Leech]] from sucking Leela's blood, although this may be the same device as the Emergency Face Laser from "Spanish Fry".
* {{e|6ACV19}} - possessed by [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]] to slap [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]].
* {{e|7ACV03}} - used as an Internet browser to view a video she posted online.
* {{e|7ACV05}} - used as a videophone.
* {{e|7ACV17}} - plays unbidden holographic, targeted-advertising commercials.
* {{e|7ACV21}} - used as a GPS device.
{{appear-end}}
[[Category:Clocks]]
[[Category:Gadgets]]
[[Category:Gadgets]]
[[Category:Holography]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Themes]]

Revision as of 12:06, 9 October 2014

Wristlojackimator
Wristlojackimator.jpg
TypeElectronic wrist wear
First appearance"Space Pilot 3000" (1ACV01)
Episode

A wristlojackimator is a device worn on the wrist which has a wide variety of functions.

Information

The device itself may be called something other than "wristlojackimator", since Leela usually refers to hers either as "this thing", "this thing I wear on my wrist", "my wrist-ama-jig" or "my wrist thingy". She only refers to it as a wristlojackimator once (2ACV11), and may in fact have been referring to the tracking beacon function she was using at the time ("wristlojackimator" contains the phrase "lo-jack"—a popular anti-theft tracking device for 20th-21st century cars).

Wristlojackimators may in fact have independent artificial intelligence, as Leela's detaches itself and leaves during the 3001 Robot Uprising incited by Mom on Mother's Day, and tells her she should wash her wrist more often.

These multi-functional devices are operated by means of buttons and voice commands. They are available in a variety of models and colors.

In one episode Leela uses a laser beam device on it to reattach Fry's nose (it also burnt his skin). It may be that it is a weapon laser, which she had set to stun, or it is simply a tool for starting fires, cutting and welding.

They may have been inspired by the tricorders from Star Trek.

They are similar to the Pip-Boys, devices containing text information, maps, vital signs, and more in the video game series Fallout.

Amy's wristlojackimator

Persons wearing wristlojackimators

Additional information

Appearances

Leela wears the wristlojackimator in every episode of Futurama, so this list only shows when it has a special appearance, for example when a new feature is revealed, when it is mentioned by a character, has a part of the plot, or is used by a character other than Leela.