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[[Category:Characters|Other One]]
[[File:The Other One.jpg|thumb|right|[[Turanga Leela]], possibly "The Other".]]
[[Image:The Other One.jpg|right|thumb|The Other One?]]


The "Other One" is only mentioned once in the series, in the episode [[The Why of Fry]]. This takes place as [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] is to decide whether he should let history take its course or get his life in the 20th century back, under the desk at [[Applied Cryogenics]] on December 31st, 1999. When [[Nibbler]] asks Fry if there is nothing in the future that he wants, Fry answers that it is [[Turanga Leela|Leela]]. Nibbler then says that she may be the "Other One" and that Fry cannot give up on her, and that he will give Fry assistance in the matter.<br>
"'''The Other'''" is a term used by [[Nibbler]] when [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] argues that [[Turanga Leela|Leela]] would be person worth saving in the future. Under the table at [[Applied Cryogenics]], Nibbler offhandedly says, "she must be The Other", much to Fry's confusion {{et|4ACV10}}.


The significance of the "Other One" is one of the major mysteries and cliffhangers in the series, caused by its untimely demise - the storyline involving Fry, the [[Nibblonians]] and their conflict with the infernal [[Brain Spawn]] was cut short before it could be elaborated some more. There are various theories about the "Other One". Some claim that Leela may have as much significance for the struggle against the Brain Spawn as Fry does, for reasons yet unknown. Some go as far to say that Fry can only defeat the Brain Spawn for good with the help of Leela. Others say that Leela may play the role of a guardian for Fry, protecting him from danger so he can fulfill his task - this seems logical, as Fry is frequently saved from harm by her. <br>
The exact nature of "the Other" remains unexplained, even with the events of the [[Films|four DVD films]] and the [[second run]]. <!-- Speculation remains on the topic if the writers [note to editor: linkified below] are going to address the nature of "The Other" in the future, but the line could also simply be of another reason.  However, --> In {{commentary|The Why of Fry}}, [[David X. Cohen]] implies that the story line with the [[Nibblonians]] goes beyond what we've already seen.


At the moment, we are left with speculations. One of the movies may point this out or explain what it means...
== Other solutions ==
 
Other solutions draw similarities to ''{{sw|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}'', where {{sw|Yoda}} mentions "there is another", when {{sw|Luke Skywalker}} takes off against {{sw|Obi-Wan}}'s and Yoda's wishes.  While the purpose of this other person was never revealed during the original trilogy of ''[[Star Wars]]'', it was always assumed to be {{sw|Leia Organa Solo}}. Some would argue that the whole purpose of the this "there is another", is a way to hint at the fact that Luke and Leia are siblings.
 
The [[writers and directors|writers]] may specifically have picked this issue, since it was not finalized in ''Star Wars'' as a topic never to be finished off in ''[[Futurama]]'' [[canon]]. Though, it is naïve to assume the writers are hinting that Fry and Leela are related, which would only make the [[Fry-Leela relationship]] all the more complicated.
 
However, since Nibbler states that Fry is the most important person in the Universe, he may have implied that Leela was the ''second'' most important person in the Universe.
 
One possibility may have something to do with the events of the second-run finale, "[[Meanwhile]]".
 
== Additional Information ==
 
=== Appearances ===
*{{e|4ACV10}}
 
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 26 June 2015

Turanga Leela, possibly "The Other".

"The Other" is a term used by Nibbler when Fry argues that Leela would be person worth saving in the future. Under the table at Applied Cryogenics, Nibbler offhandedly says, "she must be The Other", much to Fry's confusion (4ACV10).

The exact nature of "the Other" remains unexplained, even with the events of the four DVD films and the second run. In the commentary for "The Why of Fry", David X. Cohen implies that the story line with the Nibblonians goes beyond what we've already seen.

Other solutions

Other solutions draw similarities to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, where Yoda mentions "there is another", when Luke Skywalker takes off against Obi-Wan's and Yoda's wishes. While the purpose of this other person was never revealed during the original trilogy of Star Wars, it was always assumed to be Leia Organa Solo. Some would argue that the whole purpose of the this "there is another", is a way to hint at the fact that Luke and Leia are siblings.

The writers may specifically have picked this issue, since it was not finalized in Star Wars as a topic never to be finished off in Futurama canon. Though, it is naïve to assume the writers are hinting that Fry and Leela are related, which would only make the Fry-Leela relationship all the more complicated.

However, since Nibbler states that Fry is the most important person in the Universe, he may have implied that Leela was the second most important person in the Universe.

One possibility may have something to do with the events of the second-run finale, "Meanwhile".

Additional Information

Appearances