Difference between revisions of "Linda van Schoonhoven"
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'''Linda van Schoonhoven''' | '''Linda van Schoonhoven''' was a female [[Humans|human]], probably originating from [[Los Angeles]], [[United States of America|USA]], [[Earth]]. She was a widely known [[television]] presenter, and co-hosted several shows on [[Channel √2]], most prominently, [[Channel √2 News|the news]], with [[Morbo]]. Linda frequently laughed at very serious threats from him, and often described news in a cheery way no matter how tragic it was. She was always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress. She was an alcoholic, and without alcohol was unable to cope with [[Linda van Schoonhoven's children|her children]] {{et|6ACV17}}. | ||
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In [[3010]], she was seen in a recorded video shown in the [[V-GINY]] {{et|6ACV02}}, and covered the passing of [[Proposition ∞]] and consequent legalization of [[Robosexuality|robosexual]] marriage {{et|6ACV04}}, as well as the visit of [[Robo-Hungary|Robo-Hungarian]] [[Emperor Nikolai]] to [[New New York]] {{et|6ACV10}}. | In [[3010]], she was seen in a recorded video shown in the [[V-GINY]] {{et|6ACV02}}, and covered the passing of [[Proposition ∞]] and consequent legalization of [[Robosexuality|robosexual]] marriage {{et|6ACV04}}, as well as the visit of [[Robo-Hungary|Robo-Hungarian]] [[Emperor Nikolai]] to [[New New York]] {{et|6ACV10}}. | ||
In [[3011]], it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother , when the millions of tiny [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Benders]] stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober {{et|6ACV17}}. | In [[3011]], it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother , when the millions of tiny [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Benders]] stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober {{et|6ACV17}}. She was then vaporised by [[Morbo]]'s disintegrator ray. | ||
== Shows == | == Shows == | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 26 July 2011
| Secondary character | |
| Linda van Schoonhoven | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Species | Human |
| Planet of origin | Probably Earth, USA, Los Angeles |
| Profession | Television Presenter |
| First appearance | "A Big Piece of Garbage" (1ACV08)  |
| Voiced by | Tress MacNeille |
Linda van Schoonhoven was a female human, probably originating from Los Angeles, USA, Earth. She was a widely known television presenter, and co-hosted several shows on Channel √2, most prominently, the news, with Morbo. Linda frequently laughed at very serious threats from him, and often described news in a cheery way no matter how tragic it was. She was always seen with blonde hair and a futuristic pink dress. She was an alcoholic, and without alcohol was unable to cope with her children (6ACV17).
Biography
In 3008, Linda van Schoonhoven unintentionally mated with a planet-sized monster (TBWABB), and, two years later, became one of the Feministas, along with Leela and Amy (ITWGY). This was the first time she interacted with the primary characters.
In 3010, she was seen in a recorded video shown in the V-GINY (6ACV02), and covered the passing of Proposition ∞ and consequent legalization of robosexual marriage (6ACV04), as well as the visit of Robo-Hungarian Emperor Nikolai to New New York (6ACV10).
In 3011, it was revealed that she was an alcoholic and mother , when the millions of tiny Benders stole all booze and she couldn't handle her newscasting sober (6ACV17). She was then vaporised by Morbo's disintegrator ray.
Shows
- Channel √2 News (co-host with Morbo)
- Good Morning, Earth (co-host with Morbo)
Character Description
Family
Additional Info
Trivia
- Her last name is only confirmed in a deleted scene of the fourth film.
- In several episodes, she newscasts alone. According to the commentaries, this is because the writers leave Morbo out of episodes that have a large focus on aliens, such as H. G. Blob or Lrrr.
Quotes
Linda: Is there anything sadder? Only drowning puppies. And there would have to be a lot of them.
Linda: [Solemn.] Continuing our coverage of a tragic... [Upbeat.] But far away... [Solemn.] Story.
Linda: In all, this is one day Mittens the Kitten won't soon forget.
Morbo: [Laughs.] Kittens give Morbo gas.
Linda: [Refering to the turtles migrating to Holland.] I'm sure those windmills will keep them cool.
Morbo: [To Linda.] Windmills do not work that way! [To viewers.] Goodnight!
Linda: Why do you always get to read the top story, Morbo?
Morbo: Because viewers trust a deep male voice, and huge, throbbing forehead veins! [Head veins pulsate.]
Linda: Feministas, unite!
Linda: [completely drunk] Oh, hey....you....Good evening...Who you callin' drunk?! You're not drunk, I'm drunk!!
