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'''Bureaucrats''' in the [[31st century]] are usually members of the [[Central Bureaucracy]] and handle financial, legal, and other business matters in [[New New York]]. They use a numerical ranking system, where lower numbers outrank higher ones, and seem to respond to [[Number 1.0]], who is probably their leader. There is a numerous [[#List of Bureaucrats|list of bureaucrats]], and [[Hermes Conrad]] (bureaucrat grade 36) is the most wellknown of them.
'''Bureaucrats''' in the [[31st century]] are usually members of the [[Central Bureaucracy]] handling financial, legal, and other business matters in [[New New York]], or Product Inspectors at [[Mom's Friendly Robot Company]] working in [[Tijuana]], although this is less common.


They communicate by pneumatic tubes, possibly ramifications of the [[Tube Transport System]], which run not only throughout the Central Bureaucracy Building, but have terminals at their assigned businesses, such as the [[Planet Express headquarters]]. At the center of the building is the Central Filing, where most incoming messages are deposited for later sorting. Employees at the Central Bureaucracy Building use a [[Slowmobile]] as a means of transport and [[Cubicle Rooms]] as offices.
These people are often discriminated by others, and have been described as "faceless bean counters, who blend into the woodwork". There is a numerous [[#List of Bureaucrats|list of bureaucrats]], and [[Hermes Conrad]] (Bureaucrat Grade 36) is the most wellknown of them.


There is also a [[List of song performances#Bureaucrat Song|Bureaucrat Song]], assumably written by Hermes Conrad and performed by himself, his wife [[LaBarbara Conrad]], his fellow bureaucrat [[Morgan Proctor]] (bureaucrat grade 19), his boss [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth]], and co-workers [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg]], [[Bender Bending Rodríguez]] and [[Turanga Leela]], who became a bureaucrat for a bried period, as did his son [[Dwight Conrad]]. Other bureaucrats include the [[Beholder]] (bureaucrat grade 11), [[Warden Vogel]] (bureaucrat grade 135), and the [[Center Square Guy]] (bureaucrat grade unknown).
They use a numerical ranking system, where lower numbers outrank higher ones, and a special ranking for one-hour bureaucrats, such as [[Turanga Leela]], the Li'l Bureaucrat grade. They seem to respond to [[Number 1.0]], who is probably their leader.
 
=== Communication ===
They communicate by pneumatic tubes, possibly ramifications of the [[Tube Transport System]], which run not only throughout the Central Bureaucracy Building, but have terminals at their assigned businesses, such as the {{Planet Express|headquarters}}. At the center of the building is the Central Filing, where most incoming messages are deposited for later sorting. Employees at the Central Bureaucracy Building use a [[Slowmobile]] as a means of transport and [[Cubicle Rooms]] as offices.
 
=== Bureaucrat Song ===
There is also a [[List of song performances#Bureaucrat Song|Bureaucrat Song]], assumably written by Hermes Conrad and performed by himself alongside several other bureacrats and [[Planet Express crew|co-workers]].


=== List of Bureaucrats ===
=== List of Bureaucrats ===
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*The [[Beholder]], Bureaucrat Grade 11.
*The [[Beholder]], Bureaucrat Grade 11.
*[[Morgan Proctor]], Bureaucrat Grade 19.
*[[Morgan Proctor]], Bureaucrat Grade 19.
*[[:File:Bureaucrat Grade 20 - Filing.png|Man working in filing]], Bureaucrat Grade 20.
*The [[Center Square Guy]], Bureaucrat Grade 28.
*[[Hermes Conrad]], Bureaucrat Grade 36.
*[[Hermes Conrad]], Bureaucrat Grade 36.
*The [[Slowmobile]] Driver, Bureaucrat Grade 41.
*[[:File:Bureaucrat Grade 53 - Employee Entrance.png|Man guarding the employee entrance]], Bureaucrat Grade 53.
*[[Warden Vogel]], Bureaucrat Grade 135.
*[[Warden Vogel]], Bureaucrat Grade 135.
*The [[Center Square Guy]], Bureaucrat Grade Unknown.
*[[Turanga Leela]], temporarily a Li'l Bureaucrat.
*[[Dwight Conrad]], for a bried period in "The Route of All Evil".
*[[Dwight Conrad]], for a brief period in "The Route of All Evil", may not be registered at the Central Bureaucracy.
*[[Turanga Leela]], for a brief period in "Lethal Inspection".
*[[Mark 7-G]], formerly employed at Planet Express.
 
=== Image Gallery ===
<gallery>
Image:Bureaucrat Grade 53 - Employee Entrance.png|A bureaucrat (Grade 53) guarding the employee entrance. {{er|2ACV11}}
Image:Bureaucrat Grade 20 - Filing.png|A bureaucrat (Grade 20) working in filing. {{er|2ACV11}}
Image:Li'l Bureaucrat.jpg|The Li'l Bureaucrat badge. {{er|6ACV06}}
</gallery>


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
=== Trivia ===
=== Trivia ===
*''Bureau'' is the [[French]] word for ''office''. However, many bureaucrats are seen working on the field.
*''Bureau'' is the [[French language|French]] word for ''office'' or ''desk''. However, many bureaucrats are seen working on the field.
*The portrait of bureaucracy in ''[[Futurama]]'' is among {{w|popular culture|the most popular}}.
*The portrayal of bureaucracy in ''[[Futurama]]'' is among {{w|popular culture|the most popular}}.
 
=== Quotes ===
{{q|
<poem>'''Number 1.0''': Don't quote me regulations. I co-chaired the committee that reviewed the recommendation to revise the color of the book that regulations are in. We kept it gray.</poem>
<poem>'''Hermes Conrad''': That's a calculator. I ate it to gain its power.</poem>
}}


=== Appearances ===
=== Appearances ===
''Although bureaucrats first appeared in [[The Series Has Landed|the second episode]] of [[Season 1|the first season]], this list only deals with sightings (both cameos and significant roles) of bureaucrats other than Hermes Conrad, a recurring character in ''Futurama''. For his appearances, see [[Hermes Conrad#Appearances]].''
Although bureaucrats first appeared in [[The Series Has Landed|the second episode]] of [[Season 1|the first season]], this list only deals with sightings (both cameos and significant roles) of bureaucrats other than Hermes Conrad (a recurring character in ''Futurama''), and episodes where we find out more about bureaucracy in general. For Hermes' appearances, see [[Hermes Conrad#Appearances|this]].
*{{e|2ACV11}} (Morgan Proctor, the Beholder and Number 1.0)  
*{{e|1ACV02}} ([[Hermes Conrad]] is introduced as the first bureaucrat)
*{{e|3ACV09}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|2ACV11}} ([[Morgan Proctor]], the [[Beholder]] and [[Number 1.0]])
*{{e|3ACV12}} (Dwight Conrad as a bureaucrat)
*{{e|3ACV09}} ([[Warden Vogel]])
*{{e|3ACV12}} ([[Dwight Conrad]] as a bureaucrat)
*{{e|4ACV02}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|4ACV02}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|4ACV10}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|4ACV10}} (Warden Vogel)
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*{{e|4ACV16}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|4ACV16}} (Warden Vogel)
*{{e|4ACV18}} (Morgan Proctor)
*{{e|4ACV18}} (Morgan Proctor)
*{{f|2}} (Warden Vogel) (Morgan Proctor) (Number 1.0)
*{{f|2}} (Warden Vogel, Morgan Proctor and Number 1.0)
*{{f|4}} (Warden Vogel) (Number 1.0)
*{{f|4}} (Warden Vogel and Number 1.0)
*{{e|6ACV06}} (Turanga Leela as a bureaucrat, the Center Square Guy, the Beholder and Number 1.0)
*{{e|6ACV06}} ([[Turanga Leela]] as a bureaucrat, the [[Center Square Guy]], the Beholder and Number 1.0)
*{{e|6ACV12}} (Morgan Proctor)
*{{e|6ACV12}} (Morgan Proctor)
*{{clink|US#011|The Cure for the Common Clod}} (Number 1.0)
*{{clink|US#011|The Cure for the Common Clod}} (Number 1.0)
[[Category:Bureaucrats]]

Latest revision as of 22:11, 10 February 2014

Bureaucrats
Central Bureaucracy 3010.jpg
The Central Bureaucracy Building as seen in 3010. [6ACV06]
LocationCentral Bureaucracy
LeaderNumber 1.0
First appearance"The Series Has Landed" (1ACV02)
Episode

Bureaucrats in the 31st century are usually members of the Central Bureaucracy handling financial, legal, and other business matters in New New York, or Product Inspectors at Mom's Friendly Robot Company working in Tijuana, although this is less common.

These people are often discriminated by others, and have been described as "faceless bean counters, who blend into the woodwork". There is a numerous list of bureaucrats, and Hermes Conrad (Bureaucrat Grade 36) is the most wellknown of them.

They use a numerical ranking system, where lower numbers outrank higher ones, and a special ranking for one-hour bureaucrats, such as Turanga Leela, the Li'l Bureaucrat grade. They seem to respond to Number 1.0, who is probably their leader.

Communication

They communicate by pneumatic tubes, possibly ramifications of the Tube Transport System, which run not only throughout the Central Bureaucracy Building, but have terminals at their assigned businesses, such as the Planet Express headquarters. At the center of the building is the Central Filing, where most incoming messages are deposited for later sorting. Employees at the Central Bureaucracy Building use a Slowmobile as a means of transport and Cubicle Rooms as offices.

Bureaucrat Song

There is also a Bureaucrat Song, assumably written by Hermes Conrad and performed by himself alongside several other bureacrats and co-workers.

List of Bureaucrats

Image Gallery

Additional Info

Trivia

  • Bureau is the French word for office or desk. However, many bureaucrats are seen working on the field.
  • The portrayal of bureaucracy in Futurama is among the most popular.

Quotes

    Number 1.0: Don't quote me regulations. I co-chaired the committee that reviewed the recommendation to revise the color of the book that regulations are in. We kept it gray.

    Hermes Conrad: That's a calculator. I ate it to gain its power.

Appearances

Although bureaucrats first appeared in the second episode of the first season, this list only deals with sightings (both cameos and significant roles) of bureaucrats other than Hermes Conrad (a recurring character in Futurama), and episodes where we find out more about bureaucracy in general. For Hermes' appearances, see this.