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[[Category:Alien Species]]
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'''Blobs''' are a species of jellyfish-like aliens of unknown origin who have settled on [[Earth]], [[Venus]] and the [[Maple Craters|rings of a nearby planet]], and are easily angered. A Blob, possibly [[Horrible Gelatinous Blob|H. G. Blob]], is on the [[Earth|Earthican]] $20 [[Currency|bill]].


'''Blobs''' are a species of jellyfish-like aliens of unknown origin who have settled on [[Earth]], [[Venus]] and the [[Sol_System#Unspecified_Gas_Planet.27s_rings|rings of a nearby planet]]. All known Blobs are easily angered.
=== Anatomy ===
===Anatomy===
Blobs, unlike most species on ''[[Futurama]]'', are non-humanoids. They travel by sliding around on the floor using all six limbs for arms. Blobs do not possess a one-way digestive system, instead they are able to swallow any food, or annoying human, so long as it will physically fit inside them. Swallowed items will sit, visible, inside them until digested or otherwise removed from the body. Humans have the ability to remove small items, such as [[Popplers]], through the chest of a Blob, but are unable to get themselves out should a Blob swallow them. This may not be the case if the swallowed human is carrying salt, because salt de-solidifies Blobs temporarily.
Blobs, unlike most species on ''[[Futurama]]'', are non-humanoids. They travel by sliding around on the floor using all six limbs for arms. Blobs do not possess a one-way digestive system, instead they are able to swallow any food, or annoying human, so long as it will physically fit inside them. Swallowed items will sit, visible, inside them until digested or otherwise removed from the body. Humans have the ability to remove small items, such as [[Popplers]], through the chest of a Blob, but are unable to get themselves out should a Blob swallow them. This may not be the case if the swallowed human is carrying salt, because salt de-solidifies Blobs temporarily.


Blob reproduction is unknown, but may involve their spewers, which may-or-may-not be exclusive to the female anatomy. Spewers are apparently offensive to [[Planet Express Ship|some people]], despite being seen in popular art.
Blob reproduction is unknown, but may involve their spewers, which may-or-may-not be exclusive to the female anatomy. Spewers are apparently offensive to [[Planet Express Ship|some people]], despite being seen in popular art.


===Characters===
=== Characters ===
*[[Horrible Gelatinous Blob]]
*[[Horrible Gelatinous Blob]]
*[[Brett Blob]]
*[[Brett Blob]]
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*Model for the [[Venus de Venus]]
*Model for the [[Venus de Venus]]


==Additional Information==
== Image Gallery ==
===Trivia===
<gallery>
[[Image:Venus de Venus.jpg|right|thumb|Venus de Venus]]
Image:Earthican $20 Bill.png|The [[Earth|Earthican]] $20 bill.
*The potentially offensive artwork, the ''Venus de Venus'' is both the only major clue as to the true name of the Blob species and the identity of the [[Venusians]], as the art depicting a female blob was created on Venus (''de Venus''). However it is possible that Venus is just another planet that the Blobs have settled on.
</gallery>
*A Blob appears on the $20 note in {{eni|x1}}
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===Quotes===
Amusing or interesting quotes by or about members of this species.
Format Examples:
*'''Speaker''': A funny thing I said
*[[Speaker not already linked from here|Speaker]]: Even funnier thing
-->


===Appearances===
== Additional Information ==
*{{elink|1ACV02|The Series Has Landed}}
=== Trivia ===
*{{elink|2ACV15|The Problem with Popplers}}
[[File:Venus de Venus.jpg|right|thumb|Venus de Venus]]
*{{elink|3ACV12|The Route of All Evil}}
*The potentially offensive artwork, the ''Venus de Venus'' is both the only major clue as to the true name of the Blob species and the identity of the [[Venusians]], as the art depicting a female blob was created on [[Venus]] (''de Venus''). However it is possible that [[Venus]] is just another planet that the Blobs have settled on.
*{{elink|3ACV13|Bendin' in the Wind}}
*A Blob appears on the $20 note in ''[[Bender's Big Score]]''.
*{{elink|3ACV21|Future Stock}}
*All adult male Blobs have been voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]].
*{{elink|4ACV03|Love and Rocket}}
*They bare a striking resemblance to the {{s|Space Mutants (characters)|Space Mutants}} from ''[[The Simpsons]]''. The ''[[Futurama]]'' {{the universe|universe}} possibly gives Space Mutants different names.
*{{elink|4ACV06|Bender Should Not Be Allowed on Television}}
*The Blobs are probably a reference to ''{{w|The Blob}}'', a [[1958]] sci-fi horror movie and the [[1972]] sequel, ''{{w|Beware! The Blob}}''. A {{w|The Blob (1988 film)|remake of ''The Blob''}} was released in [[1988]]. In these movies, a gelatinous blob-like alien attacks a small town and eats humans.
*{{flink|Bender's Big Score}}
*A Blob-like creature appears in the ''Simpsons'' episode "{{s|The Kid is All Right}}".
**{{elink|5ACV03|Bender's Big Score Part 3}}
 
*{{flink|The Beast with a Billion Backs}}
=== Appearances ===
*{{c|M1}} <!-- Bot Comment: Could not recognise this comic -->
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*{{e|1ACV02}}
*{{e|2ACV15}}
*{{e|3ACV12}}
*{{e|3ACV13}}
*{{e|3ACV21}}
*{{e|3ACV22}}
*{{e|4ACV03}}
*{{e|4ACV06}}
*{{f|1}}
**{{e|5ACV03}}
**{{e|5ACV04}}
*{{f|2}}
*{{f|4}}
*{{cmlink|US#006-mini|H.G. Blob in Revenge of the Blob|Xmas Time Is Fear#Special Features}}
*{{clink|US#010|The Big Sweep}}
*{{clink|US#010|The Big Sweep}}
*{{clink|US#012|Sideshow Fry}}
*{{clink|US#012|Sideshow Fry}}
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*{{clink|US#035|Son of the Sun}}
*{{clink|US#035|Son of the Sun}}
*{{clink|US#037|Full Metal Racket}}
*{{clink|US#037|Full Metal Racket}}
{{appear-end}}
[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Intelligent species]]

Revision as of 10:49, 1 January 2014

Blobs
Blobs.png
HomeworldPossibly Venus
First appearance"The Series Has Landed" (1ACV02)
Episode

Blobs are a species of jellyfish-like aliens of unknown origin who have settled on Earth, Venus and the rings of a nearby planet, and are easily angered. A Blob, possibly H. G. Blob, is on the Earthican $20 bill.

Anatomy

Blobs, unlike most species on Futurama, are non-humanoids. They travel by sliding around on the floor using all six limbs for arms. Blobs do not possess a one-way digestive system, instead they are able to swallow any food, or annoying human, so long as it will physically fit inside them. Swallowed items will sit, visible, inside them until digested or otherwise removed from the body. Humans have the ability to remove small items, such as Popplers, through the chest of a Blob, but are unable to get themselves out should a Blob swallow them. This may not be the case if the swallowed human is carrying salt, because salt de-solidifies Blobs temporarily.

Blob reproduction is unknown, but may involve their spewers, which may-or-may-not be exclusive to the female anatomy. Spewers are apparently offensive to some people, despite being seen in popular art.

Characters

Image Gallery

Additional Information

Trivia

Venus de Venus
  • The potentially offensive artwork, the Venus de Venus is both the only major clue as to the true name of the Blob species and the identity of the Venusians, as the art depicting a female blob was created on Venus (de Venus). However it is possible that Venus is just another planet that the Blobs have settled on.
  • A Blob appears on the $20 note in Bender's Big Score.
  • All adult male Blobs have been voiced by Maurice LaMarche.
  • They bare a striking resemblance to the Space Mutants from The Simpsons. The Futurama universe possibly gives Space Mutants different names.
  • The Blobs are probably a reference to The Blob, a 1958 sci-fi horror movie and the 1972 sequel, Beware! The Blob. A remake of The Blob was released in 1988. In these movies, a gelatinous blob-like alien attacks a small town and eats humans.
  • A Blob-like creature appears in the Simpsons episode "The Kid is All Right".

Appearances