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[[File:The Other One.jpg|thumb|right|[[Turanga Leela]], possibly "The Other".]]
|name            = The Other<br /><small>(Turanga Leela)</small>
"'''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. Nibbler offhanded says, "she must be The Other", much to Fry's confusion.
|catname          = Leela
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|image            = [[Image:The Other One.jpg|225px]]
|image text      = ''See [[Turanga Leela]] for details on this character.''
|first appear    = {{elink|4ACV10|The Why of Fry}}
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"'''The Other'''" 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 significance of "the Other" 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". 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. There is one more possible explination: since Fry told Nibbler in 2000 about Leela, he could remember that for [[The Day the Earth Stood Stupid]], then help Fry. <br>
The exact nature of "The Other" remains unexplained, even with the events of the [[Films|four DVD films]]. However, speculation remains on the topic if the writers are going to address the nature of "The Other" in the [[Season 6|coming season]] and what it'll mean.


At the moment, we are left with speculations. Maybe if the series returns it may be explained...
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 Won}}'s and Yoda's wises. 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 Skywalker}}. 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 finalised in ''Star Wars'' as a topic never to be finished off in ''[[Futurama]]'' [[canon]].
 
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Revision as of 00:01, 24 August 2009

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. Nibbler offhanded says, "she must be The Other", much to Fry's confusion.

The exact nature of "The Other" remains unexplained, even with the events of the four DVD films. However, speculation remains on the topic if the writers are going to address the nature of "The Other" in the coming season and what it'll mean.

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 Won's and Yoda's wises. While the purpose of this other person was never revealed during the original trilogy of Star Wars, it was always assumed to be Leia Skywalker. 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 finalised in Star Wars as a topic never to be finished off in Futurama canon.

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