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'''Cubert Farnsworth''' is a clone of [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth | '''Cubert Farnsworth''' is a clone of [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth]], and is often referred to as his son. | ||
He is heir to [[Planet Express]] and the Professor's fortune, being the Professor's closest living relative. He spends most of his time with the Planet Express crew criticising ''everything'', routinely pointing out logical fallacies. | He is heir to [[Planet Express]] and the Professor's fortune, being the Professor's closest living relative. He spends most of his time with the Planet Express crew criticising ''everything'', routinely pointing out logical fallacies. | ||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
At first Cubert didn't want to follow in | At first Cubert didn't want to follow in his father's footsteps and become a scientist, thinking that scientists were useless. However he eventually changed his mind and said he wanted to be just like Hubert. Though he is a clone, Cubert and Hubert act as though they are father and son. Cubert's best friend is [[Dwight Conrad]]. | ||
Cubert is uncool and unpopular among other children and is often picked on by Brett Blob. At one point, he and Dwight attacked Brett with salt which affected the slimy alien in a similar way it affects a slug, though Brett was able to recover from it before long. Cubert is also often nasty and derisive to the other members of Planet Express, frequently pointing out their flaws in a nasty manner or insulting them just for the sake of it. | Cubert is uncool and unpopular among other children and is often picked on by [[Brett Blob]]. At one point, he and Dwight attacked Brett with salt which affected the slimy alien in a similar way it affects a slug, though Brett was able to recover from it before long. Cubert is also often nasty and derisive to the other members of Planet Express, frequently pointing out their flaws in a nasty manner or insulting them just for the sake of it. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
The Professor begin to cloning himself in [[2989]], using cells scraped from one of the shapelier growths on his back. Twelve years later, when the professor realized he was old, he released his clone to follow his scientist works. At first, Cubert rejected that offer but he eventually accepted that idea {{et|2ACV10}}. He then attended the [[Wozniak Nerd Academy]] with [[Dwight Conrad]] until they were fired to have attacked [[Brett Blob]] with salt. To prove their parents that they could work, they launched [[Awesome Express]], a newspaper-delivery company which somehow replaced Planet Express. But, instead of delivering newspapers, they were dumping them on the Moon, fortunately their parents make things go better {{et|3ACV12}}. He joined the Planet Express [[blernsball]] team against [[Cygnoids]] {{et|3ACV16}}. After seeing [[Calculon]]'s big birthday party on the [[TV]], Cubert decided to make a birthday party, but he realized that clones don't have birthdays. The Professor suggests that he celebrate the day where he scraped the cells which falls the same week as Dwight's birthday. But Cubert and Dwight's party is a fail, nobody came. To be cool, he along Dwight decided to imitate [[Bender]]. Eventually, the [[Fathers Against Rude Television]] make Bender's character to disappear of TV, and Cubert remains as before. {{et|4ACV06}} In [[3007]], he attended the [[Turanga-Fillmore wedding]] and took part in the [[Battle for Earth, 3007|battle for Earth]] in the children brigade. ([[BBS]]) In [[3008]], he played [[Dungeons and Dragons]] with Dwight and [[Chinese Boy|two]] [[Indian Boy|friends]] and try to make Bender play, which makes him go insane. ([[BG]]) In [[3010]], his school was closed because of anti-evolutionists protestants, and when the | The Professor begin to cloning himself in [[2989]], using cells scraped from one of the shapelier growths on his back. Twelve years later, when the professor realized he was old, he released his clone to follow his scientist works. At first, Cubert rejected that offer but he eventually accepted that idea {{et|2ACV10}}. He then attended the [[Wozniak Nerd Academy]] with [[Dwight Conrad]] until they were fired to have attacked [[Brett Blob]] with salt. To prove their parents that they could work, they launched [[Awesome Express]], a newspaper-delivery company which somehow replaced Planet Express. But, instead of delivering newspapers, they were dumping them on the Moon, fortunately their parents make things go better {{et|3ACV12}}. He joined the Planet Express [[blernsball]] team against [[Cygnoids]] {{et|3ACV16}}. After seeing [[Calculon]]'s big birthday party on the [[TV]], Cubert decided to make a birthday party, but he realized that clones don't have birthdays. The Professor suggests that he celebrate the day where he scraped the cells which falls the same week as Dwight's birthday. But Cubert and Dwight's party is a fail, nobody came. To be cool, he along Dwight decided to imitate [[Bender]]. Eventually, the [[Fathers Against Rude Television]] make Bender's character to disappear of TV, and Cubert remains as before. {{et|4ACV06}} In [[3007]], he attended the [[Turanga-Fillmore wedding]] and took part in the [[Battle for Earth, 3007|battle for Earth]] in the children brigade. ([[BBS]]) In [[3008]], he played [[Dungeons and Dragons]] with Dwight and [[Chinese Boy|two]] [[Indian Boy|friends]] and try to make Bender play, which makes him go insane. ([[BG]]) In [[3010]], his school was closed because of anti-evolutionists protestants, and when the crew leaves [[Earth]], he stayed alone with his [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|godfather]] and they became closer. {{et|6ACV09}} | ||
=== Alternative Future === | === Alternative Future === | ||
In the [[Timeline|first universe]] and probably the second, he grew up and married [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] between 3030 and 3050, but later they got divorced and he is paid alimony. In the [[Timeline|third universe]], however, Fry, Farnsworth and Bender arrived in [[Forward time machine|their time machine]] and | In the [[Timeline|first universe's incarnation]] and probably the second's, he grew up and married [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] between 3030 and 3050, but later they got divorced and he is paid alimony. He then becomes romantically involved with a robotic [[Amy]]. In the [[Timeline|third universe]], however, Fry, Farnsworth and Bender arrived in [[Forward time machine|their time machine]] and resumed their normal lives in this universe's third incarnation, greatly reducing the likelihood of this marriage occurring in the current iteration of the universe. {{et|6ACV07}} | ||
== Character Description == | == Character Description == | ||
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*Cubert may be missing a toe ([[4ACV07]]). | *Cubert may be missing a toe ([[4ACV07]]). | ||
*The rest of the characters have progressed in some way, i.e: The Professor saying he is 165 in ''[[Bender's Game]]'' as opposed to 160, Cubert remains the exact same as in his first appearance, he had only turned 13 in "[[Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television]]". | *The rest of the characters have progressed in some way, i.e: The Professor saying he is 165 in ''[[Bender's Game]]'' as opposed to 160, Cubert remains the exact same as in his first appearance, he had only turned 13 in "[[Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television]]". | ||
*He is one among few ''Futurama'' [[:Category:Male characters voiced by | *He is one among few ''Futurama'' [[:Category:Male characters voiced by a woman|male characters to be voiced by woman]]. | ||
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[[Category:Humans]] | [[Category:Humans]] | ||
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[[Category:Planet Express]] | [[Category:Planet Express]] | ||
Revision as of 21:36, 3 August 2011
| Secondary character | |
| Cubert Farnsworth | |
|---|---|
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| Age | Chronologically: 35 Biologically: 13 |
| Species | Human |
| Planet of origin | Earth |
| Profession | Student |
| Relatives | See family section |
| First appearance | "A Clone of My Own" (2ACV10)  |
| Voiced by | Kath Soucie |
Cubert Farnsworth is a clone of Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, and is often referred to as his son.
He is heir to Planet Express and the Professor's fortune, being the Professor's closest living relative. He spends most of his time with the Planet Express crew criticising everything, routinely pointing out logical fallacies.
Personality
At first Cubert didn't want to follow in his father's footsteps and become a scientist, thinking that scientists were useless. However he eventually changed his mind and said he wanted to be just like Hubert. Though he is a clone, Cubert and Hubert act as though they are father and son. Cubert's best friend is Dwight Conrad.
Cubert is uncool and unpopular among other children and is often picked on by Brett Blob. At one point, he and Dwight attacked Brett with salt which affected the slimy alien in a similar way it affects a slug, though Brett was able to recover from it before long. Cubert is also often nasty and derisive to the other members of Planet Express, frequently pointing out their flaws in a nasty manner or insulting them just for the sake of it.
Biography
The Professor begin to cloning himself in 2989, using cells scraped from one of the shapelier growths on his back. Twelve years later, when the professor realized he was old, he released his clone to follow his scientist works. At first, Cubert rejected that offer but he eventually accepted that idea (2ACV10). He then attended the Wozniak Nerd Academy with Dwight Conrad until they were fired to have attacked Brett Blob with salt. To prove their parents that they could work, they launched Awesome Express, a newspaper-delivery company which somehow replaced Planet Express. But, instead of delivering newspapers, they were dumping them on the Moon, fortunately their parents make things go better (3ACV12). He joined the Planet Express blernsball team against Cygnoids (3ACV16). After seeing Calculon's big birthday party on the TV, Cubert decided to make a birthday party, but he realized that clones don't have birthdays. The Professor suggests that he celebrate the day where he scraped the cells which falls the same week as Dwight's birthday. But Cubert and Dwight's party is a fail, nobody came. To be cool, he along Dwight decided to imitate Bender. Eventually, the Fathers Against Rude Television make Bender's character to disappear of TV, and Cubert remains as before. (4ACV06) In 3007, he attended the Turanga-Fillmore wedding and took part in the battle for Earth in the children brigade. (BBS) In 3008, he played Dungeons and Dragons with Dwight and two friends and try to make Bender play, which makes him go insane. (BG) In 3010, his school was closed because of anti-evolutionists protestants, and when the crew leaves Earth, he stayed alone with his godfather and they became closer. (6ACV09)
Alternative Future
In the first universe's incarnation and probably the second's, he grew up and married Leela between 3030 and 3050, but later they got divorced and he is paid alimony. He then becomes romantically involved with a robotic Amy. In the third universe, however, Fry, Farnsworth and Bender arrived in their time machine and resumed their normal lives in this universe's third incarnation, greatly reducing the likelihood of this marriage occurring in the current iteration of the universe. (6ACV07)
Character Description
Family
- Further information: Fry family tree
- Professor Farnsworth, identical DNA, "father".
- Philip J. Fry, many-times-great uncle, many-times-great grandfather.
- Igner, genetic son, "brother".
- Dr. Zoidberg, godfather.
Production
Cubert was originally supposed to appear in "A Big Piece of Garbage", but his appearance in that episode would have made the episode at least an hour long.[1] Cubert's purpose was originally to appear in almost every episode, constantly pointing out flaws in the logic of the Futurama universe (such as odour travelling through space or flying faster than the speed of light),[2] but even the writers got annoyed with this and feared the audience would despise him beyond his intention.[2]
His character developed further in "The Route of All Evil" and "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television", distancing from his original purpose of pointing out flaws to be a real child representation of the Professor.
Additional Info
Trivia
- Cubert may be missing a toe (4ACV07).
- The rest of the characters have progressed in some way, i.e: The Professor saying he is 165 in Bender's Game as opposed to 160, Cubert remains the exact same as in his first appearance, he had only turned 13 in "Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television".
- He is one among few Futurama male characters to be voiced by woman.
Quotes
Cubert: What? You've never seen a genius's wiener before?
Cubert: That's impossible!
Fry: ...All the family the other has. Unless you count Cubert.
Hermes: No one ever has. Why start now?
Professor Farnsworth: Nothing is impossible, not if you can imagine it. That's what being a scientist is all about.
Cubert: No, that's what being a magical elf is all about.
Fry: We've gotta get him back.
Cubert: Impossible! No one knows where they take those old geezers.
Fry: Nothing is impossible. You'd know that if you really took after the Professor, like I do.
Cubert: You're his uncle, dummy. He takes after you.
Fry: Uh ... what?
Cubert: Wait a second. That means I also take after you! [screams]
Cubert: Hey, Leela, help me apply these flame decals I got in my cereal. They'll make the ship go faster.
Leela: And what's your scientific basis for thinking that?
Cubert: I'm 12.
Appearances
References
- ^ "Interesting thing about this episode, is that it– as originally written, correct me if I am wrong, Lou, it was much much longer, and it originally introduced the character of Cubert, the Professor's clone, and I think, really, one night before we had to record it, it was ten pages too long, and there went Cubert for another season." — Cohen, David (Transcript)
Cohen, David. Commentary for "A Big Piece of Garbage" on Volume One, disc 2. - ^ a b Cohen, David. Commentary for "A Clone of My Own" on Volume Two, disc 3.