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'''''2001: A Space Odyssey''''' is a {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey|narrative}}, based upon {{w|Arthur C. Clarke}}'s [[1948]] short story ''{{w|The Sentinel (short story)|The Sentinel}}'', originally released in [[1968]] as both as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (novel)|a novel}} written by Clarke and as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|a film}} directed by {{w|Stanley Kubrick}}.  The story of ''2001'' revolves around the discovery of a {{w|Monolith (Space Odyssey)|black monolith}} on the [[Moon]], and a subsequent mission to [[Saturn]] ([[Jupiter]] in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. ''2001'' has become highly influential in the science fiction genre, and Kubrick's film adaptation has been called one of the greatest films of all time, noted for it's scientific accuracy, multiple thematic interpretations, and surreal imagery.
'''''2001: A Space Odyssey''''' is a {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey|narrative}}, based upon {{w|Arthur C. Clarke}}'s [[1948]] short story ''{{w|The Sentinel (short story)|The Sentinel}}'', originally released in [[1968]] as both as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (novel)|a novel}} written by Clarke and as {{w|2001: A Space Odyssey (film)|a film}} directed by {{w|Stanley Kubrick}}.  The story of ''2001'' revolves around the discovery of a {{w|Monolith (Space Odyssey)|black monolith}} on the [[Moon]], and a subsequent mission to [[Saturn]] ([[Jupiter]] in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. ''2001'' has become highly influential in the science fiction genre, and Kubrick's film has been called one of the greatest films of all time for its scientific realism, multiple thematic interpretations, surreal imagery, and overall influence on the film industry.


''[[Futurama]]'' has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.
''[[Futurama]]'' has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.


== [[Season 2]] ==
== ''2001: A Space Odyssey'' in ''Futurama'' ==
=== [[Season 2]] ===


* {{e|2ACV07}}
* {{e|2ACV07}}
** As [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]], [[Amy Wong|Amy]] and [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] are heading to [[Europa]], they pass by a monolith that's in orbit around Jupiter with an "Out of Order" sign.  This refers to the monolith orbiting Jupiter that {{w|David Bowman (Space Odyssey)|David Bowman}} passes through in Kubrick's ''2001''.
** As [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]], [[Dr. Amy Wong|Amy]] and [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Zoidberg]] are heading to [[Europa]], they pass by a monolith that's in orbit around Jupiter with an "Out of Order" sign.  This refers to the monolith orbiting Jupiter that {{w|David Bowman (Space Odyssey)|David Bowman}} passes through in Kubrick's ''2001''.


* {{e|2ACV09}}
* {{e|2ACV09}}
** When the [[Planet Express crew]] signs onto the [[internet]], the "Sunrise" fanfare from {{w|Richard Strauss}}' ''{{w|Also sprach Zarathustra (Strauss)|Also sprach Zarathustra}}'' plays and Fry utters the words "My God...it's full of ads!".  The music is popularly associated with ''2001'', and Fry's line is a reference to Bowman's final transmission before he enters the wormhole: "My God...it's full of stars...".
** When the [[Planet Express crew]] signs onto the [[internet]], the "Sunrise" fanfare from {{w|Richard Strauss}}' ''{{w|Also sprach Zarathustra (Strauss)|Also sprach Zarathustra}}'' plays and Fry utters the words "My God...it's full of ads!".  The music is popularly associated with Kubrick's ''2001'', and Fry's line refers to Bowman's final transmission before he enters the monolith: "My God...it's full of stars...".


== [[Season 3]] ==
=== [[Season 3]] ===


* {{e|3ACV11}}
* {{e|3ACV11}}
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* {{e|3ACV19}}
* {{e|3ACV19}}
** While the [[Planet Express ship]] is [[time travel]]ing back to [[1947]], the colors of the wormhole are reflected in [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]]'s glasses, referring to the same way that the colors of the wormhole reflected in Bowman's helmet as he passes through it.
** While the [[Planet Express ship]] is [[time travel]]ing back to [[1947]], the colors of the wormhole are reflected in [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]]'s glasses, referring to the same way that the colors of the monolith reflected in Bowman's helmet as he passes through it.


* {{e|3ACV20}}
* {{e|3ACV20}}
** At different points Bender floats through space to the tune of both ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' and ''{{w|The Blue Danube}}'' by {{w|Johann Strauss II}}, both of which are commonly associated with Kubrick's ''2001''.
** At different points Bender floats through space to the tune of both ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' and ''{{w|The Blue Danube}}'' by {{w|Johann Strauss II}}, pieces that are commonly associated with Kubrick's ''2001''.


* {{e|3ACV21}}
* {{e|3ACV21}}
** The rotation of the [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]] and the waltz music playing in the scene refers to the docking scene from Kubrick's ''2001'', where the rotation of the space station is accompanied by ''The Blue Danube''.
** The [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]] rotates to the tune of waltz music, referring to the docking scene from Kubrick's ''2001'' where the rotation of the space station is accompanied by ''The Blue Danube''.


== [[Season 4]] ==
=== [[Season 4]] ===


* {{e|4ACV03}}
* {{e|4ACV03}}
** The Planet Express ship computer is represented by a glowing red camera eye, a clear reference to HAL 9000.  In addition, the glowing red central core of the Planet Express computer is identical to HAL's central core from the film.
** The Planet Express ship computer is represented by a glowing red camera eye, a clear reference to HAL 9000.  In addition, the glowing red central core of the Planet Express computer is identical to HAL's central core from the film.  Bender also sings "{{w|Daisy Bell}}" while on a date with the ship, which HAL sings while he is being shut down. Also while Fry Leela and Bender are in the shower it represents Bowman and Poole in the pod talking about shutting down HAL's brain. Although unlike the HAL the Planet Express ship can not read lips.


* {{e|4ACV12}}
* {{e|4ACV12}}  
** As [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] opens the coffin she encounters a tunnel of light, similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith, with ''Also sprach Zarathustra'' playing over the scene.
** As [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] opens Fry's coffin, she encounters a tunnel of light similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith''Also sprach Zarathustra'' plays over the scene.


== [[Season 5]] ==
=== [[Films]] ===


*{{f|3}}
* {{f|3}}
** Bender is again locked away in the HAL Institute.
** Bender is again locked away in the HAL Institute.


== [[Season 6]] ==
=== [[Season 6]] ===


* {{e|6ACV15}}
* {{e|6ACV15}}
** The ship {{w|Discovery One}}, used for the mission to Saturn/Jupiter, and a black monolith are seen in the [[Möbius Dick#Space ship graveyard|space ship graveyard]].
** The ship {{w|Discovery One}}, used for the mission to Saturn/Jupiter, and a black monolith are seen in the [[Möbius Dick#Space ship graveyard|space ship graveyard]]. Like Bowman the Planet Express ship passes through something similar to the monolith.
 
=== [[Season 7]] ===
 
* {{e|7ACV10}}
** ''Also sprach Zarathustra'', commonly associated with Kubrick's ''2001'', plays as Fry approaches [[Farnsworth's parents|the professor's parents]] in the [[Near-Death Star]].
* {{e|7ACV20}}
** [[Calculon]] stars in ''[[Calculon Is HAL 9000]]''.
* {{e|7ACV24}}
** Fry tells Bender before they perform an [[wikt:EVA|EVA]], "I don't want you locking me out there like HAL".
 
== External links ==
 
* ''{{w|2001: A Space Odyssey}}'' at {{w||Wikipedia}}


[[Category:Allusions]]
[[Category:Allusions]]

Revision as of 21:24, 31 March 2014

2001: A Space Odyssey is a narrative, based upon Arthur C. Clarke's 1948 short story The Sentinel, originally released in 1968 as both as a novel written by Clarke and as a film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The story of 2001 revolves around the discovery of a black monolith on the Moon, and a subsequent mission to Saturn (Jupiter in the film) to trace a signal sent by the monolith. 2001 has become highly influential in the science fiction genre, and Kubrick's film has been called one of the greatest films of all time for its scientific realism, multiple thematic interpretations, surreal imagery, and overall influence on the film industry.

Futurama has made several references to both the book and the film, which will be noted here.

2001: A Space Odyssey in Futurama

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

  • "Love and Rocket" (4ACV03)
    Episode
    • The Planet Express ship computer is represented by a glowing red camera eye, a clear reference to HAL 9000. In addition, the glowing red central core of the Planet Express computer is identical to HAL's central core from the film. Bender also sings "Daisy Bell" while on a date with the ship, which HAL sings while he is being shut down. Also while Fry Leela and Bender are in the shower it represents Bowman and Poole in the pod talking about shutting down HAL's brain. Although unlike the HAL the Planet Express ship can not read lips.
  • "The Sting" (4ACV12)
    Episode
    • As Leela opens Fry's coffin, she encounters a tunnel of light similar to what Bowman sees as he passes through the monolith. Also sprach Zarathustra plays over the scene.

Films

Season 6

Season 7

External links