http://theinfosphere.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=188.114.111.40&feedformat=atomThe Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T22:53:40ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.36.3http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=Infosphere:Vandal_problems&diff=158409Infosphere:Vandal problems2017-10-03T19:11:45Z<p>188.114.111.40: Created page with "This page is under construction. You can add more content. *In 2016, edit warring from several IPs hit the Infosphere, and some pages were found vandalised with clear tra..."</p>
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<div>This page is under construction. You can add more content.<br />
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*In [[2016]], edit warring from several IPs hit the Infosphere, and some pages were found vandalised with clear trash. This long-lived vandalism is often called "diarrea vandalism". It finally got stopped.<br />
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*In [[2017]], the IP 188.114.111.16 vandalised numerous articles, blanking them, or adding over 500,000 bytes of zalgo trash to them. Luckily he is banned.</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158408The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:59:28Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
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<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The <s>destroyed</s> Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched=(Not in {{date|13 December}}, [[2013]])<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
[[User_talk:108.162.221.111|Recent edit warring]] (aka the ''diarrea'' vandalism) hit the site and filled some pages with unnecessary gibberish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
[[User_talk:108.162.221.111|NOT REALLY]] since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158407The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:55:17Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The <s>destroyed</s> Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched=(Not in {{date|13 December}}, [[2013]])<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
[[User_talk:108.162.221.111|NOT REALLY]] since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158406The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:53:29Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The <s>destroyed</s> Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched=(Not in {{date|13 December}}, [[2013]])<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
NOT since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158405The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:51:59Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
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|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched=(Not in {{date|13 December}}, [[2013]])<br />
|first appear=<br />
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|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158404The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:50:52Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched=(Not in {{date|13 December}}, [[2013]])<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158403The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:49:00Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched={{date|30 January}}, [[2006]]<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== ''Radiorama'' ==<br />
<br />
*Philip JFry won the Bender's competition!!! BOY ;)!!!<br />
*[[Read more...]]<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158402The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:46:31Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched={{date|30 January}}, [[2006]]<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama'' is ______ ''than Simpsons''.'''<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158401The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:46:05Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched={{date|30 January}}, [[2006]]<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
== Whatever... ==<br />
<br />
''Futurama'' is ______ than Simpsons.<br />
<br />
a) Of course<br />
<br />
b) Nope<br />
<br />
c) No difference, both are so cool,... boy ;)<br />
<br />
== About ==<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158400The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:43:05Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched={{date|30 January}}, [[2006]]<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Simpsonrama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158399The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:42:13Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
|image text=The front page of the Infosphere as of 15 {{September}}, [[2013]]<br />
|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=Nope<br />
|official=Nope<br />
|type=Knowledge bank<br />
|launched={{date|30 January}}, [[2006]]<br />
|first appear=<br />
|status=Active<br />
|fictional=Yesno (Infosphere exist in futurama cartoon)<br />
}}<br />
{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158398The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:40:31Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
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{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclopedic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infobokses to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
Nothing, just enjoy your day, boy ;)!<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158397The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:39:00Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
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{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
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'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History? What?! No problem boy ;) ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158396The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:37:46Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
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'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks of the Futurama great cartoon for true boys ;D]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158395The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:36:18Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{site infobox<br />
|name=The Infosphere<br />
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{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy12+1']], boy ;).<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158394The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:35:14Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
<hr />
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<br />
'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy13']].<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
<br />
Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Knowledge banks]]</div>188.114.111.40http://theinfosphere.org/index.php?title=The_Infosphere_(website)&diff=158393The Infosphere (website)2017-10-03T18:34:17Z<p>188.114.111.40: </p>
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{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
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'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy13']].<br />
<br />
The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
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Was in 2008 when dreamhost had problems, boy ;(...<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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|name=The Infosphere<br />
|image=[[File:The Infosphere front page as of 15 September, 2013.png|225px]]<br />
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|link=http://theinfosphere.org<br />
|commercial=No<br />
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{{redirects|The Infosphere|the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn's]] memory bank|Infosphere}}<br />
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'''''The Infosphere, the Futurama Wiki''''' is the smallest ''[[Futurama]]'' knowledge bank on the [[internet|web]]. It started on {{date|30 January}}, [[2006]], as a side project of [[User:Buddy13|'Buddy13']].<br />
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The Infosphere still garners the attention of the [[fandom|fan base of ''Futurama'']] as the best source for trivial, trivia and encyclop&aelig;dic information about ''Futurama''.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
[[File:The Infosphere frontpage.png|225px|thumb|left|The second skin of the Infosphere]]<br />
The Infosphere originally started as a minor side project by 'Buddy13' as a place for him to store anything he knew about ''Futurama'', after finding that many ''Futurama'' fansites overspecialized or had gaps in their information. He decided on the MediaWiki platform, because it was at the time one of the simple solutions offered by DreamHost, the Infosphere's former host.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere grew in popularity, and generally appealed to more and more of regular members from [[PEEL]], who would contribute to the wiki. The increase in popularity led to a change in URL as the then-current URL (futurama.overt-ops.com) was difficult to remember for the average visitor.<br />
<br />
In late [[2007]], the site saw a layout change and standard change, which introduces infoboxes to the wiki as well as minor design changes for the wiki to keep it more stylish.<br />
<br />
=== Server problems ===<br />
During [[2008]], DreamHost took down the Infosphere because it was using too much CPU time on their servers, which were shared with others. The site was quickly moved to a short array of servers as a result. The Infosphere was moved back to DreamHost after an attempt was made at optimization, but it still wasn't enough, as DreamHost could not provide the required CPU usage the site needed.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere was temporarily placed on a server at the [[Germany|German]] Hexonet, hosted on a dedicated machine. Later that {{cat|year}}, the site moved to a virtual machine, hosted from the same data centre.<br />
<br />
=== Wikia's offers ===<br />
The only competition to the Infosphere has remained Wikia's [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Futurama_Wiki Futurama Wiki]. Wikia has at least twice proposed a partnership between themselves and the Infosphere. One of the arguments used by advocates of the Wikia supporters are better servers and lack of competition.<br />
<br />
However, the editors of the Infosphere have denied a possibility of a partnership with Wikia's Futurama Wiki, because it would involve too many restrictions for the wiki as it is. A key issue with the deal has been for the Infosphere editors the fact that Wikia is a for-profit organisation, which issues ads on its wikis, something the Infosphere would not like to see on its own wiki. The Wikia supporters on the other hand, suggested that the ads would encourage people to sign up and become a contributor, as the ads disappear when you log in.<br />
<br />
The Infosphere editors also moved that, despite their occasional server issues, they were doing rather well and were not in need of Wikia's servers. However, they did specify that the lack of competition would be nice, but also moved that the content of Wikia's wiki was too weak for the quality standard of the Infosphere, and sharing that content would best be avoided. Not to mention that the Infosphere's founder, Buddy13, still harbors resentment to the fact that the Wikia wiki made a habit of stealing their images directly from the Infosphere. It is unknown whether this practice continues.<br />
<br />
=== Stability ===<br />
<br />
Since late [[2009]], early [[2010]], the Infosphere has remained in relative stability as its efforts to deliver a comprehensive guide to all things ''Futurama'' continue. However, the Infosphere has grown far more prominent in [[I:ITP|the press]] as a result of ''Futurama''{{'}}s [[second run|return]] and its increased popularity. In fact, its prominence has gained the attention of [[writers and directors|writers]] of ''Futurama'' itself for reference purposes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/#!/erog23/status/62892012986306560 |title=answer 2 question: we use the infosphere at least once a day in writers room. |author=[[Eric Rogers|Rogers, Eric]] |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2011-05-06 |site=[[Twitter]]}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
<br />
* In "[[The Why of Fry]]", {{Nibbler}} says that the [[brain spawn|Brain Spawn]] have been constructing the Infosphere for a thousand years, which suggests that the Infosphere was created around [[2004]]. This wiki was created in 2006.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Infosphere:The Infosphere in the press]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
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|firstname=Matt<br />
|surname=Groening<br />
|image=[[File:Matt Groening.jpg|225px]]<br />
|profession=Creator<br>Executive producer<br>Writer<br>Guest voice actor<br />
|birth date=15 {{February}}, [[1954]]<br />
|imdb=nm0004981<br />
|wikipedia=Matt Groening<br />
|commentary category=Matt Groening<br />
|epwritten category=Matt Groening<br />
}}<br />
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{{about|the real person|the ''[[Futurama]]'' [[character]]|Matt Groening's head}}<br />
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'''Nothing boy ;)''' (pronounced "Grey-ning") is a cartoonist, screenwriter and producer most famous for being the creator of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Futurama]]'' (the latter together with [[David X. Cohen]]).<br />
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== Biography ==<br />
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=== Early career (1977 - 1985) ===<br />
Groening got his start writing a comic strip called ''{{w|Life in Hell}}'' in [[1977]]. In 1980, the strip was picked up by ''The Los Angeles Reader'', where Matt worked delivering papers and doing minor editing. In 1982, the editor gave Matt his own column, supposedly rock and roll themed, but rarely actually ''about'' rock and roll. In an attempt to add more music news to the column, Matt often wrote reviews of bands he made up, only to apologize the next week, admitting the lie. Although each time, he swore he'd never do it again, he usually did. Finally, he was asked to write a humour column instead.<br />
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=== The Simpsons ===<br />
{{main|The Simpsons}}<br />
In 1985, {{s|James L. Brooks}} contacted Matt about adapting ''Life in Hell'' for television, creating "bumpers" for ''{{w|The Tracey Ullman Show}}''. Matt has stated that while he was waiting in Brooks' office, he realized that he didn't want to sign over the rights to his characters, and thus created a family called the {{s|Simpson family|Simpsons}} in mere fifteen minutes.<br />
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''[[The Simpsons]]'' premiered on ''Tracey Ullman'' in 1987, and became popular enough to create its own spin-off series in [[1989]]. ''The Simpsons'' has survived much longer than ''Tracey Ullman'' and has become the longest running prime-time entertainment series ever in the [[United States]]. He now serves as the Creative Consultant on the show.<br />
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=== ''Futurama'' ===<br />
{{main|Futurama}}<br />
After researching science-fiction for a few years, Matt got together with ''Simpsons'' writer [[David X. Cohen|David S. Cohen]] to develop ''[[Futurama]]'', a sci-fi sitcom set in the [[31st century]]. The show was a mild success, but ratings were poor. This is usually attributed to [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'s poor scheduling of the program when it was shown on the channel. While ''Futurama'' was never officially cancelled, Fox decided not to buy the fifth season and the program fell apart soon after. <br />
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Because of strong [[DVD releases|DVD]] sales, and consistent ratings for reruns on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]], [[Comedy Central]] announced on {{date|22 June}}, [[2006]] that they would order four new direct-to-DVD ''Futurama'' films, to air on Comedy Central in sixteen 22-minute episodes at the beginning of [[2008]] as [[Season 5]]. After the success of viewership and DVD sales, Comedy Central announced that ''Futurama'' was to return with a [[second run]] in [[2010]].<br />
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== Additional Info ==<br />
=== Trivia ===<br />
*He is also in a rock band, called the Rock Bottom Remainders. Members include {{w|Dave Barry}}, Ridley Pearson, Scott Turow, Amy Tan, James McBride, Mitch Albom, Roy Blount Jr., Stephen King, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, and Greg Iles.<br />
*Matt is left-handed, as are many of the characters he designs.<br />
*He and David X. Cohen were show runners for the entire series.<br />
*Matt is on almost every DVD episode [[audio commentary|commentary]]. In {{commentary|A Leela of Her Own}}, he gets a phone call in the intro and doesn't return.<br />
*In the {{the universe|''Futurama'' universe}}, he appears as [[Matt Groening's head|his own head in a jar]] multiple times. He has a speaking role in "[[Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences]]" as the creator of ''[[Futurella]]''.<br />
*He is a self-proclaimed fan of ''{{w|The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show}}''. He uses the middle initial J. for many of his characters, as a tribute to ''Rocky and Bullwinkle'' producer {{w|Jay Ward}}.<br />
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== Episodes written ==<br />
*{{e|1ACV01}}<br />
*{{e|6ACV01}} {{small|(story credit)}}<br />
*{{e|6ACV02}} {{small|(story credit)}}<br />
==Characters voiced==<br />
*[[Matt Groening's head|himself]]<br />
*[[Maggie Simpson]]<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Groening, Matt}}<br />
[[Category:Crew]]<br />
[[Category:Executive producers]]<br />
[[Category:Producers]]<br />
[[Category:Special guests]]<br />
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<div>{{otheruses|Futurama (disambiguation)}}<br />
{{tv infobox<br />
|name = ''Futurama''<br />
|image = [[File:Title Screen (clean).jpg|225px]]<br />
|caption = The title card for the show.<br />
|genre = Comedy<br />
|format = Animation<br />
|created by = [[Matt Groening]]<br />
|developed by = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]]<br />
|origin = [[United States of America|United States]]<br />
|first appear = <br />
|producer = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]] <br> [[Ken Keeler]]<br />
|runtime = [[Episodes]]: Approximately 22 minutes <br> [[Films]]: Approximately 88 minutes<br />
|company = [[The Curiosity Company]] <br> [[20th Century Fox|30th Century Fox]]<br />
|channel = [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] (1999–2003) <br><br />
[[Comedy Central]] (2008–2013)<br />
}}<br />
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'''''is an animated television series created and developed by [[Matt Groening]] (creator of ''[[The Simpsons]]'') with [[David X. Cohen]] (also a writer for ''The Simpsons''). Set in [[New New York|New New York City]] in the [[31st century]], it was introduced on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]] and received airplay between 28 March, 1999 and 10 August, 2003. It is currently in syndication on [[FX]] in the United States, on Teletoon in Canada, on {{w|Sky1}} and {{w|Sky2}} in the United Kingdom, and on {{w|Fox8}} and {{w|Network Ten}} in Australia.'''''<br />
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The series begins when [[Philip J. Fry]], a New York City slacker and pizza delivery boy, is cryogenically frozen by accident on New Year's Eve, 1999 or New Years Day, 2000 (for the first few seconds). He is defrosted one thousand years later on New Years Eve, 2999 and finds himself in New New York City. Fry thinks he has a chance at a new life, only to find himself being permanently assigned a career as a delivery boy. Fry's attempts to escape from his now-mandatory job assignment end at [[Planet Express]], a small intergalactic package delivery company run by his [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|distantly descended nephew]], where he is hired on as a delivery boy. The series covers the adventures of Fry and his colleagues as they travel around the universe making deliveries on behalf of Planet Express.<br />
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== Setting ==<br />
[[file:Nnyc.png|left|thumb|225px|[[New New York City]], the main location of the series.]]<br />
{{main|Setting}}<br />
The setting is first and foremost a backdrop for humor, and the show is not above committing continuity errors if they serve to further the gags. The capabilities of many things (and even [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|characters]]) vary according to what is most appropriate for the situation at hand.<br />
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The visually retro-futuristic world of ''Futurama'' is not a utopia but neither is it a dystopia. Unlike past cartoons like ''The Jetsons'', which showed an efficient, clean, happy future, ''Futurama'' portrays a less idealistic view, with humans still dealing with many of the same basic problems of the [[20th century]]. The show's vision of the future is very similar to the present in many ways: the same political figures and celebrities that we know today survive as [[:Category:Heads in Jars|heads in jars]] (a method invented by [[Ron Popeil's head]]), television remains the primary means of [[:Category:Television|entertainment]], the [[Internet]] is still slow and filled with ads and pornography, problems such as [[global warming]] (although this was revealed to be canceled out by a nuclear winter), inflexible [[bureaucracy]], and substance abuse are still pressing issues. This is possibly because [[Bender Bending Rodriguez]] went back in time and destroyed most of New New York.<br />
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Race issues in 3000 are now centered around relations among [[humans]], [[Alien Species|aliens]], and [[Robot|robots]]. A common clash between the former two is alien immigration plaguing [[Earth]]. Humans find it hard to treat aliens with respect because of their differences, as is seen with the [[Decapodians]], who probably evolved from something resembling a lobster, and because of various invasions and obliterations of Earth in the past.<br />
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A specific issue on Earth is the large population of super-intelligent/super-incompetent robots (homeless robots and orphan children robots, like [[Tinny Tim]]); they are generally lazy, greedy and surly (with the exception of the sycophantic super-efficient [[Robot 1-X]]), and often unwilling to assist their human creators. Almost all robots are fueled by alcohol-based substances, leading to widespread enviromental pollution. Robots are treated as independent beings &ndash; indeed only twice in the series are robots referred to as property (in "[[The Route of All Evil]]", [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]] refers to [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] as "company property," and in "[[The 30% Iron Chef]]" the [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor]] shouts "That's my robot! I ''own'' him!"). In fact, over the years robots have devolped their own culture, with publications, music and religion.<br />
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Despite this, ''Futurama''{{'}}s world also showcases numerous technological advantages that have been developed by the year 3000. Wheels used in transportation have been made obsolete by hover technology, to the point that 31st century characters do not know what a wheel is. Among the robots, spaceships, and floating buildings, Professor Farnsworth introduced many memorable new inventions such as the [[Smell-O-Scope]], the [[What-If Machine]], and the [[Fing-Longer]]. Less inspiring 31st-century innovations include coin-operated [[suicide booth]]s (said in the show to have been in business since 2008) [[Soylent Products|Soylent Cola]] (the taste "varies from person to person"), and [[Slurm]], the highly addictive green ooze secreted by a termite-esque Queen (revealed in "[[Fry and the Slurm Factory]]"). Slurm is advertised at every opportunity on ''Futurama'', whether in conventional television adverts, or on giant blimps flying past in the background.<br />
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Large companies hold a massive amount of power in the year 3000, in particular [[MomCorp|Mom's Friendly Robot Company]], which builds and controls almost every robot on earth. Advertising is everywhere, and people often buy products not knowing or caring what goes into them or who manufactures them &ndash; for example, the unrestrained human consumption of "[[Popplers]]" which turned out to be [[Omicronians|alien young]].<br />
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Some of the show's humor comes from passing references to historical events of the past thousand years. For example, in the time that has passed, formerly endangered owls and marmosets have emerged as the primary urban [[pests]], at the expense of rats and pigeons. [[Angry Norwegian|Anchovies]], {{cat|dog|poodles}}, [[cows]], and [[pine tree]]s have also been extinct for centuries. [[Los Angeles]] has become a wasteland, Fry mistaking it for New New York in the year 4000 after believing he had been cryogenically frozen for a further 1000 years. [[Atlanta]], after being moved to sea, sinks due to overdevelopment and becomes a "lost city" (a parody of the story of Atlantis); its residents evolve (with the help of Coca-Cola's caffeine) into mermaids. In another episode, [[Pamela Anderson's head|Pamela Anderson]] mentions that she won an Academy Award for ''Baywatch: The Movie'', the first ever movie to be filmed entirely in slow-motion.<br />
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== Narrative format ==<br />
''Futurama'' follows a typical animated sitcom series structure from episode to episode, meaning that a new viewer can watch any particular episode and know what is happening without prior knowledge of the episodes previous to it. There are, however, examples of [[story arc]]s throughout the series, in the form of character relationships like that of [[Fry-Leela relationship|Fry and Leela]] and [[Kif-Amy relationship|Kif and Amy]], or continuity aspects involving the [[Nibblonian]] [[Fry's destiny|plan]] for Fry to be frozen, but principally, each episode resolves itself without directly influencing the episode after.<br />
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== Appeal ==<br />
The main audience of ''Futurama'' is comprised mostly of self-described "nerds". This is due in part to the fact that much of the humour on ''Futurama'' is derived from the fields of mathematics, physics, computer science, and a hefty dose of ''{{w|Star Trek: The Original Series}}'' and ''{{w|The Twilight Zone|Twilight Zone}}'' references. In fact, several members of the [[:Category:Crew|crew]] have PhDs in these fields.<br />
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== Additional information ==<br />
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=== Quotes ===<br />
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{{q|<br />
<poem>''[The following is the transcript of an excerpt of [http://media.smh.com.au/entertainment/behind-the-scenes/interview-with-matt-groening-3048979.html an interview] given by Matt Groening to television critic and writer {{w|Michael Idato}}.]''<br />
'''Michael Idato''': With the [[second run|return]] of ''Futurama'', in a way, you're like the parent who had [[The Simpsons|one child that was lorded, given everything in the world]], an' the other child was actually taken away from you for several years tragically by family services. You now have that&mdash; ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' You now have that child back an' that child has actually been given its chance to breathe an' live an' sow. How do you feel about that as a parent?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' As a parent? Well... Well... ''{{w|Sophie's Choice}}''. Is that what you're saying?<br />
'''Michael Idato''': It's like that.<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well, uh... I... You know. I... I love ''Futurama'' because it is - ''it is'' - as you said - you know - the neglected, abused child who was taken away an' now we, we... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' We... We got 'er back. Her? I dunno. ''Futurama''. I guess - you know - I've never thought of the sex of ''Futurama'', but - yes - it must be a she.</poem><br />
<poem>''[The following is an excerpt of [http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/892550-matt-groening-i-could-easily-fill-up-my-entire-life-just-working-on-futurama an interview] given by Matt Groening to ''{{w|Metro (British newspaper)|Metro}}'' journalist Simon Gage.]''<br />
'''Simon Gage''': You have these two hugely successful shows. Do you have an idea for a third show bubbling away in the back of your mind?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': I certainly have enough on my hands to do with these two. But the really great thing about having two TV shows going on at the same time is that I can go to one and say that I have to go and visit the other and then I can just go home and they don’t know. I do have lots of ideas and it’s really fun to create a new fictional world. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll get around to doing them. But on the other hand I could easily fill up my entire life just working on Futurama. I just have so much fun with it.</poem><br />
}}<br />
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=== Appearances ===<br />
The word "''Futurama''" is often used in [[title caption]]s, as well as by [[sponsors]], in [[recap]]s, and in [[names in titles|titles]]. Mentions of ''Futurama'' in recaps are not listed, as they occur in all recaps.<br />
<br />
{{appear-begin}}<br />
* {{e|1ACV09}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV03}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV06}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV15}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV09}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV11}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV06}} <small>(credits also)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV16}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV17}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV15}} <small>(recap also)</small><br />
* {{f|2}}<br />
* {{e|6ACV01}} <small>([[Volume 5|DVD]] version)</small><br />
* {{e|6ACV13}} <small>(sponsor also)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV02}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV13}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV19}}<br />
* {{e|7ACV23}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{g|1}}<br />
Nothing boy ;)<br />
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== See also ==<br />
*[[Broadcast]]<br />
*[[Dubbing]]<br />
*[[In popular culture]]<br />
**''[[The Simpsons]]''<br />
**''[[Star Wars]]''<br />
**''[[Star Trek]]''<br />
*[[Loose ends]]<br />
*[[Opening sequence]]<br />
*[[Production]]<br />
**[[Speculation of Futurama's return until the second run|Speculation of ''Futurama''{{'}}s return until the second run]]<br />
*[[Soundtrack]]<br />
*[[Themes]]<br />
*[[Timeline]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.slurmed.com The Futurama Point] A ''Futurama'' hub dedicated to everything ''Futurama''-related.<br />
* [http://www.futuramaff.com Futurama Fan Forum] A popular ''Futurama'' forum.<br />
* [http://www.gotfuturama.com Can't Get Enough Futurama] A ''Futurama'' news page.<br />
* [http://www.planetexpressdelivery.com Planet Express Delivery] A dedicated online ''Futurama'' store.<br />
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<div>{{otheruses|Futurama (disambiguation)}}<br />
{{tv infobox<br />
|name = ''Futurama''<br />
|image = [[File:Title Screen (clean).jpg|225px]]<br />
|caption = The title card for the show.<br />
|genre = Comedy<br />
|format = Animation<br />
|created by = [[Matt Groening]]<br />
|developed by = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]]<br />
|origin = [[United States of America|United States]]<br />
|first appear = <br />
|producer = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]] <br> [[Ken Keeler]]<br />
|runtime = [[Episodes]]: Approximately 22 minutes <br> [[Films]]: Approximately 88 minutes<br />
|company = [[The Curiosity Company]] <br> [[20th Century Fox|30th Century Fox]]<br />
|channel = [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] (1999–2003) <br><br />
[[Comedy Central]] (2008–2013)<br />
}}<br />
{{update}}<br />
<br />
'''''is an animated television series created and developed by [[Matt Groening]] (creator of ''[[The Simpsons]]'') with [[David X. Cohen]] (also a writer for ''The Simpsons''). Set in [[New New York|New New York City]] in the [[31st century]], it was introduced on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]] and received airplay between 28 March, 1999 and 10 August, 2003. It is currently in syndication on [[FX]] in the United States, on Teletoon in Canada, on {{w|Sky1}} and {{w|Sky2}} in the United Kingdom, and on {{w|Fox8}} and {{w|Network Ten}} in Australia.'''''<br />
<br />
The series begins when [[Philip J. Fry]], a New York City slacker and pizza delivery boy, is cryogenically frozen by accident on New Year's Eve, 1999 or New Years Day, 2000 (for the first few seconds). He is defrosted one thousand years later on New Years Eve, 2999 and finds himself in New New York City. Fry thinks he has a chance at a new life, only to find himself being permanently assigned a career as a delivery boy. Fry's attempts to escape from his now-mandatory job assignment end at [[Planet Express]], a small intergalactic package delivery company run by his [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|distantly descended nephew]], where he is hired on as a delivery boy. The series covers the adventures of Fry and his colleagues as they travel around the universe making deliveries on behalf of Planet Express.<br />
<br />
== Setting ==<br />
[[file:Nnyc.png|left|thumb|225px|[[New New York City]], the main location of the series.]]<br />
{{main|Setting}}<br />
The setting is first and foremost a backdrop for humor, and the show is not above committing continuity errors if they serve to further the gags. The capabilities of many things (and even [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|characters]]) vary according to what is most appropriate for the situation at hand.<br />
<br />
The visually retro-futuristic world of ''Futurama'' is not a utopia but neither is it a dystopia. Unlike past cartoons like ''The Jetsons'', which showed an efficient, clean, happy future, ''Futurama'' portrays a less idealistic view, with humans still dealing with many of the same basic problems of the [[20th century]]. The show's vision of the future is very similar to the present in many ways: the same political figures and celebrities that we know today survive as [[:Category:Heads in Jars|heads in jars]] (a method invented by [[Ron Popeil's head]]), television remains the primary means of [[:Category:Television|entertainment]], the [[Internet]] is still slow and filled with ads and pornography, problems such as [[global warming]] (although this was revealed to be canceled out by a nuclear winter), inflexible [[bureaucracy]], and substance abuse are still pressing issues. This is possibly because [[Bender Bending Rodriguez]] went back in time and destroyed most of New New York.<br />
<br />
Race issues in 3000 are now centered around relations among [[humans]], [[Alien Species|aliens]], and [[Robot|robots]]. A common clash between the former two is alien immigration plaguing [[Earth]]. Humans find it hard to treat aliens with respect because of their differences, as is seen with the [[Decapodians]], who probably evolved from something resembling a lobster, and because of various invasions and obliterations of Earth in the past.<br />
<br />
A specific issue on Earth is the large population of super-intelligent/super-incompetent robots (homeless robots and orphan children robots, like [[Tinny Tim]]); they are generally lazy, greedy and surly (with the exception of the sycophantic super-efficient [[Robot 1-X]]), and often unwilling to assist their human creators. Almost all robots are fueled by alcohol-based substances, leading to widespread enviromental pollution. Robots are treated as independent beings &ndash; indeed only twice in the series are robots referred to as property (in "[[The Route of All Evil]]", [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]] refers to [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] as "company property," and in "[[The 30% Iron Chef]]" the [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor]] shouts "That's my robot! I ''own'' him!"). In fact, over the years robots have devolped their own culture, with publications, music and religion.<br />
<br />
Despite this, ''Futurama''{{'}}s world also showcases numerous technological advantages that have been developed by the year 3000. Wheels used in transportation have been made obsolete by hover technology, to the point that 31st century characters do not know what a wheel is. Among the robots, spaceships, and floating buildings, Professor Farnsworth introduced many memorable new inventions such as the [[Smell-O-Scope]], the [[What-If Machine]], and the [[Fing-Longer]]. Less inspiring 31st-century innovations include coin-operated [[suicide booth]]s (said in the show to have been in business since 2008) [[Soylent Products|Soylent Cola]] (the taste "varies from person to person"), and [[Slurm]], the highly addictive green ooze secreted by a termite-esque Queen (revealed in "[[Fry and the Slurm Factory]]"). Slurm is advertised at every opportunity on ''Futurama'', whether in conventional television adverts, or on giant blimps flying past in the background.<br />
<br />
Large companies hold a massive amount of power in the year 3000, in particular [[MomCorp|Mom's Friendly Robot Company]], which builds and controls almost every robot on earth. Advertising is everywhere, and people often buy products not knowing or caring what goes into them or who manufactures them &ndash; for example, the unrestrained human consumption of "[[Popplers]]" which turned out to be [[Omicronians|alien young]].<br />
<br />
Some of the show's humor comes from passing references to historical events of the past thousand years. For example, in the time that has passed, formerly endangered owls and marmosets have emerged as the primary urban [[pests]], at the expense of rats and pigeons. [[Angry Norwegian|Anchovies]], {{cat|dog|poodles}}, [[cows]], and [[pine tree]]s have also been extinct for centuries. [[Los Angeles]] has become a wasteland, Fry mistaking it for New New York in the year 4000 after believing he had been cryogenically frozen for a further 1000 years. [[Atlanta]], after being moved to sea, sinks due to overdevelopment and becomes a "lost city" (a parody of the story of Atlantis); its residents evolve (with the help of Coca-Cola's caffeine) into mermaids. In another episode, [[Pamela Anderson's head|Pamela Anderson]] mentions that she won an Academy Award for ''Baywatch: The Movie'', the first ever movie to be filmed entirely in slow-motion.<br />
<br />
== Narrative format ==<br />
''Futurama'' follows a typical animated sitcom series structure from episode to episode, meaning that a new viewer can watch any particular episode and know what is happening without prior knowledge of the episodes previous to it. There are, however, examples of [[story arc]]s throughout the series, in the form of character relationships like that of [[Fry-Leela relationship|Fry and Leela]] and [[Kif-Amy relationship|Kif and Amy]], or continuity aspects involving the [[Nibblonian]] [[Fry's destiny|plan]] for Fry to be frozen, but principally, each episode resolves itself without directly influencing the episode after.<br />
<br />
== Appeal ==<br />
The main audience of ''Futurama'' is comprised mostly of self-described "nerds". This is due in part to the fact that much of the humour on ''Futurama'' is derived from the fields of mathematics, physics, computer science, and a hefty dose of ''{{w|Star Trek: The Original Series}}'' and ''{{w|The Twilight Zone|Twilight Zone}}'' references. In fact, several members of the [[:Category:Crew|crew]] have PhDs in these fields.<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Quotes ===<br />
<!-- Bot comment: It is not able to handle these kind of quotes. --><br />
{{q|<br />
<poem>''[The following is the transcript of an excerpt of [http://media.smh.com.au/entertainment/behind-the-scenes/interview-with-matt-groening-3048979.html an interview] given by Matt Groening to television critic and writer {{w|Michael Idato}}.]''<br />
'''Michael Idato''': With the [[second run|return]] of ''Futurama'', in a way, you're like the parent who had [[The Simpsons|one child that was lorded, given everything in the world]], an' the other child was actually taken away from you for several years tragically by family services. You now have that&mdash; ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' You now have that child back an' that child has actually been given its chance to breathe an' live an' sow. How do you feel about that as a parent?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' As a parent? Well... Well... ''{{w|Sophie's Choice}}''. Is that what you're saying?<br />
'''Michael Idato''': It's like that.<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well, uh... I... You know. I... I love ''Futurama'' because it is - ''it is'' - as you said - you know - the neglected, abused child who was taken away an' now we, we... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' We... We got 'er back. Her? I dunno. ''Futurama''. I guess - you know - I've never thought of the sex of ''Futurama'', but - yes - it must be a she.</poem><br />
<poem>''[The following is an excerpt of [http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/892550-matt-groening-i-could-easily-fill-up-my-entire-life-just-working-on-futurama an interview] given by Matt Groening to ''{{w|Metro (British newspaper)|Metro}}'' journalist Simon Gage.]''<br />
'''Simon Gage''': You have these two hugely successful shows. Do you have an idea for a third show bubbling away in the back of your mind?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': I certainly have enough on my hands to do with these two. But the really great thing about having two TV shows going on at the same time is that I can go to one and say that I have to go and visit the other and then I can just go home and they don’t know. I do have lots of ideas and it’s really fun to create a new fictional world. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll get around to doing them. But on the other hand I could easily fill up my entire life just working on Futurama. I just have so much fun with it.</poem><br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== Appearances ===<br />
The word "''Futurama''" is often used in [[title caption]]s, as well as by [[sponsors]], in [[recap]]s, and in [[names in titles|titles]]. Mentions of ''Futurama'' in recaps are not listed, as they occur in all recaps.<br />
<br />
{{appear-begin}}<br />
* {{e|1ACV09}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV03}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV06}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV15}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV09}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV11}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV06}} <small>(credits also)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV16}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV17}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV15}} <small>(recap also)</small><br />
* {{f|2}}<br />
* {{e|6ACV01}} <small>([[Volume 5|DVD]] version)</small><br />
* {{e|6ACV13}} <small>(sponsor also)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV02}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV13}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV19}}<br />
* {{e|7ACV23}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{g|1}}<br />
{{appear-end}}<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
*[[Broadcast]]<br />
*[[Dubbing]]<br />
*[[In popular culture]]<br />
**''[[The Simpsons]]''<br />
**''[[Star Wars]]''<br />
**''[[Star Trek]]''<br />
*[[Loose ends]]<br />
*[[Opening sequence]]<br />
*[[Production]]<br />
**[[Speculation of Futurama's return until the second run|Speculation of ''Futurama''{{'}}s return until the second run]]<br />
*[[Soundtrack]]<br />
*[[Themes]]<br />
*[[Timeline]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.slurmed.com The Futurama Point] A ''Futurama'' hub dedicated to everything ''Futurama''-related.<br />
* [http://www.futuramaff.com Futurama Fan Forum] A popular ''Futurama'' forum.<br />
* [http://www.gotfuturama.com Can't Get Enough Futurama] A ''Futurama'' news page.<br />
* [http://www.planetexpressdelivery.com Planet Express Delivery] A dedicated online ''Futurama'' store.<br />
<br />
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<div>{{otheruses|Futurama (disambiguation)}}<br />
{{tv infobox<br />
|name = ''Futurama''<br />
|image = [[File:Title Screen (clean).jpg|225px]]<br />
|caption = The title card for the show.<br />
|genre = Comedy<br />
|format = Animation<br />
|created by = [[Matt Groening]]<br />
|developed by = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]]<br />
|origin = [[United States of America|United States]]<br />
|first appear = <br />
|producer = [[Matt Groening]] <br> [[David X. Cohen]] <br> [[Ken Keeler]]<br />
|runtime = [[Episodes]]: Approximately 22 minutes <br> [[Films]]: Approximately 88 minutes<br />
|company = [[The Curiosity Company]] <br> [[20th Century Fox|30th Century Fox]]<br />
|channel = [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] (1999–2003) <br><br />
[[Comedy Central]] (2008–2013)<br />
}}<br />
{{update}}<br />
<br />
'''''Futurama''''' is an animated television series created and developed by [[Matt Groening]] (creator of ''[[The Simpsons]]'') with [[David X. Cohen]] (also a writer for ''The Simpsons''). Set in [[New New York|New New York City]] in the [[31st century]], it was introduced on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]] and received airplay between 28 March, 1999 and 10 August, 2003. It is currently in syndication on [[FX]] in the United States, on Teletoon in Canada, on {{w|Sky1}} and {{w|Sky2}} in the United Kingdom, and on {{w|Fox8}} and {{w|Network Ten}} in Australia.<br />
<br />
The series begins when [[Philip J. Fry]], a New York City slacker and pizza delivery boy, is cryogenically frozen by accident on New Year's Eve, 1999 or New Years Day, 2000 (for the first few seconds). He is defrosted one thousand years later on New Years Eve, 2999 and finds himself in New New York City. Fry thinks he has a chance at a new life, only to find himself being permanently assigned a career as a delivery boy. Fry's attempts to escape from his now-mandatory job assignment end at [[Planet Express]], a small intergalactic package delivery company run by his [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|distantly descended nephew]], where he is hired on as a delivery boy. The series covers the adventures of Fry and his colleagues as they travel around the universe making deliveries on behalf of Planet Express.<br />
<br />
== Setting ==<br />
[[file:Nnyc.png|left|thumb|225px|[[New New York City]], the main location of the series.]]<br />
{{main|Setting}}<br />
The setting is first and foremost a backdrop for humor, and the show is not above committing continuity errors if they serve to further the gags. The capabilities of many things (and even [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|characters]]) vary according to what is most appropriate for the situation at hand.<br />
<br />
The visually retro-futuristic world of ''Futurama'' is not a utopia but neither is it a dystopia. Unlike past cartoons like ''The Jetsons'', which showed an efficient, clean, happy future, ''Futurama'' portrays a less idealistic view, with humans still dealing with many of the same basic problems of the [[20th century]]. The show's vision of the future is very similar to the present in many ways: the same political figures and celebrities that we know today survive as [[:Category:Heads in Jars|heads in jars]] (a method invented by [[Ron Popeil's head]]), television remains the primary means of [[:Category:Television|entertainment]], the [[Internet]] is still slow and filled with ads and pornography, problems such as [[global warming]] (although this was revealed to be canceled out by a nuclear winter), inflexible [[bureaucracy]], and substance abuse are still pressing issues. This is possibly because [[Bender Bending Rodriguez]] went back in time and destroyed most of New New York.<br />
<br />
Race issues in 3000 are now centered around relations among [[humans]], [[Alien Species|aliens]], and [[Robot|robots]]. A common clash between the former two is alien immigration plaguing [[Earth]]. Humans find it hard to treat aliens with respect because of their differences, as is seen with the [[Decapodians]], who probably evolved from something resembling a lobster, and because of various invasions and obliterations of Earth in the past.<br />
<br />
A specific issue on Earth is the large population of super-intelligent/super-incompetent robots (homeless robots and orphan children robots, like [[Tinny Tim]]); they are generally lazy, greedy and surly (with the exception of the sycophantic super-efficient [[Robot 1-X]]), and often unwilling to assist their human creators. Almost all robots are fueled by alcohol-based substances, leading to widespread enviromental pollution. Robots are treated as independent beings &ndash; indeed only twice in the series are robots referred to as property (in "[[The Route of All Evil]]", [[Cubert Farnsworth|Cubert]] refers to [[Bender Bending Rodriguez|Bender]] as "company property," and in "[[The 30% Iron Chef]]" the [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor]] shouts "That's my robot! I ''own'' him!"). In fact, over the years robots have devolped their own culture, with publications, music and religion.<br />
<br />
Despite this, ''Futurama''{{'}}s world also showcases numerous technological advantages that have been developed by the year 3000. Wheels used in transportation have been made obsolete by hover technology, to the point that 31st century characters do not know what a wheel is. Among the robots, spaceships, and floating buildings, Professor Farnsworth introduced many memorable new inventions such as the [[Smell-O-Scope]], the [[What-If Machine]], and the [[Fing-Longer]]. Less inspiring 31st-century innovations include coin-operated [[suicide booth]]s (said in the show to have been in business since 2008) [[Soylent Products|Soylent Cola]] (the taste "varies from person to person"), and [[Slurm]], the highly addictive green ooze secreted by a termite-esque Queen (revealed in "[[Fry and the Slurm Factory]]"). Slurm is advertised at every opportunity on ''Futurama'', whether in conventional television adverts, or on giant blimps flying past in the background.<br />
<br />
Large companies hold a massive amount of power in the year 3000, in particular [[MomCorp|Mom's Friendly Robot Company]], which builds and controls almost every robot on earth. Advertising is everywhere, and people often buy products not knowing or caring what goes into them or who manufactures them &ndash; for example, the unrestrained human consumption of "[[Popplers]]" which turned out to be [[Omicronians|alien young]].<br />
<br />
Some of the show's humor comes from passing references to historical events of the past thousand years. For example, in the time that has passed, formerly endangered owls and marmosets have emerged as the primary urban [[pests]], at the expense of rats and pigeons. [[Angry Norwegian|Anchovies]], {{cat|dog|poodles}}, [[cows]], and [[pine tree]]s have also been extinct for centuries. [[Los Angeles]] has become a wasteland, Fry mistaking it for New New York in the year 4000 after believing he had been cryogenically frozen for a further 1000 years. [[Atlanta]], after being moved to sea, sinks due to overdevelopment and becomes a "lost city" (a parody of the story of Atlantis); its residents evolve (with the help of Coca-Cola's caffeine) into mermaids. In another episode, [[Pamela Anderson's head|Pamela Anderson]] mentions that she won an Academy Award for ''Baywatch: The Movie'', the first ever movie to be filmed entirely in slow-motion.<br />
<br />
== Narrative format ==<br />
''Futurama'' follows a typical animated sitcom series structure from episode to episode, meaning that a new viewer can watch any particular episode and know what is happening without prior knowledge of the episodes previous to it. There are, however, examples of [[story arc]]s throughout the series, in the form of character relationships like that of [[Fry-Leela relationship|Fry and Leela]] and [[Kif-Amy relationship|Kif and Amy]], or continuity aspects involving the [[Nibblonian]] [[Fry's destiny|plan]] for Fry to be frozen, but principally, each episode resolves itself without directly influencing the episode after.<br />
<br />
== Appeal ==<br />
The main audience of ''Futurama'' is comprised mostly of self-described "nerds". This is due in part to the fact that much of the humour on ''Futurama'' is derived from the fields of mathematics, physics, computer science, and a hefty dose of ''{{w|Star Trek: The Original Series}}'' and ''{{w|The Twilight Zone|Twilight Zone}}'' references. In fact, several members of the [[:Category:Crew|crew]] have PhDs in these fields.<br />
<br />
== Additional information ==<br />
<br />
=== Quotes ===<br />
<!-- Bot comment: It is not able to handle these kind of quotes. --><br />
{{q|<br />
<poem>''[The following is the transcript of an excerpt of [http://media.smh.com.au/entertainment/behind-the-scenes/interview-with-matt-groening-3048979.html an interview] given by Matt Groening to television critic and writer {{w|Michael Idato}}.]''<br />
'''Michael Idato''': With the [[second run|return]] of ''Futurama'', in a way, you're like the parent who had [[The Simpsons|one child that was lorded, given everything in the world]], an' the other child was actually taken away from you for several years tragically by family services. You now have that&mdash; ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' You now have that child back an' that child has actually been given its chance to breathe an' live an' sow. How do you feel about that as a parent?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' As a parent? Well... Well... ''{{w|Sophie's Choice}}''. Is that what you're saying?<br />
'''Michael Idato''': It's like that.<br />
'''Matt Groening''': Well, uh... I... You know. I... I love ''Futurama'' because it is - ''it is'' - as you said - you know - the neglected, abused child who was taken away an' now we, we... ''[Matt Groening laughs.]'' We... We got 'er back. Her? I dunno. ''Futurama''. I guess - you know - I've never thought of the sex of ''Futurama'', but - yes - it must be a she.</poem><br />
<poem>''[The following is an excerpt of [http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/892550-matt-groening-i-could-easily-fill-up-my-entire-life-just-working-on-futurama an interview] given by Matt Groening to ''{{w|Metro (British newspaper)|Metro}}'' journalist Simon Gage.]''<br />
'''Simon Gage''': You have these two hugely successful shows. Do you have an idea for a third show bubbling away in the back of your mind?<br />
'''Matt Groening''': I certainly have enough on my hands to do with these two. But the really great thing about having two TV shows going on at the same time is that I can go to one and say that I have to go and visit the other and then I can just go home and they don’t know. I do have lots of ideas and it’s really fun to create a new fictional world. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll get around to doing them. But on the other hand I could easily fill up my entire life just working on Futurama. I just have so much fun with it.</poem><br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== Appearances ===<br />
The word "''Futurama''" is often used in [[title caption]]s, as well as by [[sponsors]], in [[recap]]s, and in [[names in titles|titles]]. Mentions of ''Futurama'' in recaps are not listed, as they occur in all recaps.<br />
<br />
{{appear-begin}}<br />
* {{e|1ACV09}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV03}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV06}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|2ACV15}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV09}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|3ACV11}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV06}} <small>(credits also)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV16}} <small>(credits)</small><br />
* {{e|4ACV17}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV01}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|5ACV15}} <small>(recap also)</small><br />
* {{f|2}}<br />
* {{e|6ACV01}} <small>([[Volume 5|DVD]] version)</small><br />
* {{e|6ACV13}} <small>(sponsor also)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV02}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV07}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV13}} <small>(sponsor)</small><br />
* {{e|7ACV19}}<br />
* {{e|7ACV23}} <small>(title caption)</small><br />
* {{g|1}}<br />
{{appear-end}}<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
*[[Broadcast]]<br />
*[[Dubbing]]<br />
*[[In popular culture]]<br />
**''[[The Simpsons]]''<br />
**''[[Star Wars]]''<br />
**''[[Star Trek]]''<br />
*[[Loose ends]]<br />
*[[Opening sequence]]<br />
*[[Production]]<br />
**[[Speculation of Futurama's return until the second run|Speculation of ''Futurama''{{'}}s return until the second run]]<br />
*[[Soundtrack]]<br />
*[[Themes]]<br />
*[[Timeline]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.slurmed.com The Futurama Point] A ''Futurama'' hub dedicated to everything ''Futurama''-related.<br />
* [http://www.futuramaff.com Futurama Fan Forum] A popular ''Futurama'' forum.<br />
* [http://www.gotfuturama.com Can't Get Enough Futurama] A ''Futurama'' news page.<br />
* [http://www.planetexpressdelivery.com Planet Express Delivery] A dedicated online ''Futurama'' store.<br />
<br />
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