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Tom Meisfjord

How Futurama's Ending Might Not Be What You Think

Fans have been discussing a wild finale theory on Reddit. The episode in question ends with Farnsworth pressing the button, turning Futurama into the only show that you can restart from the beginning at the end of a binge session while making the argument that you're just starting the next season.

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Tom Meisfjord

Fry's Hands Have Futurama Fans Debating. Here's Why

Considering that this is the same show that promised a world where someone would want to keep Jay Leno's head alive for centuries, maybe we shouldn't be taking it all that seriously — but for die-hard fans, next-level pedantry is the name of the game.

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Tom Meisfjord

The Futurama Bender Detail That Makes No Sense

There's a lot that doesn't make sense about Bender Bending Rodriguez. Each added detail of his life only serves to raise more questions. But more than anything, the biggest unsolved mystery in the life of B.B. Rodriguez's life lies at the character's very core.

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Shane O'Neill

The Simpsons Easter Egg You Never Caught In Futurama

Recently, the sleuths over on Reddit outdid themselves yet again, bringing up a very subtle Simpsons Easter egg from one of Futurama's early episodes that was nearly impossible to catch during the first viewing.

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Shane O'Neill

The Real Reason Futurama Had Owl Exterminators

Despite its cancellation in September of 2013, Matt Groening's Futurama remains a cult classic. Fans across the globe still praise the show's clever dialogue, its colorful cast of characters, and the world — or rather, worlds — that the Planet Express crew inhabited.

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Sarah Chandler

Cartoon Characters Who Are Openly LGBTQ+

The full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identity can now be seen in animated series of all stripes. From princesses to warriors, these characters are out and proud.

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Benny Regalbuto

The Ending Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Explained

It's safe to say Avatar: The Last Airbender has stood the test of time since airing on Nickelodeon 15 years ago.Quite a lot happens in its epic story, so we're going to discuss what leads up to the conclusion, how things play out in the finale, and what we think it all means.

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Renata Carmen

Bart's Most Savage Chalkboard Jokes From The Simpsons

Bart has written many memorable and controversial statements on his school's chalkboard over the years — some attack school faculty and politicians, others criticize current events, while still others are colorful innuendos and puns.

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Patrick Hart

The Entire Timeline Of The Star Wars Animated Series Explained

Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: Rebels, and Star Wars: Resistance tell a complex story full of fascinating characters, intriguing lore, and killer action. With three shows to keep track of, however, even the most passionate fan can get confused. We're here to help with this timeline of events.

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Mike Floorwalker

Rick And Morty: The Real Reason Rick Hates Jerry

Ah, Jerry Smith. On the hit Adult Swim animated series Rick and Morty, there may be no more disrespected human being on the planet. For Rick, it's obvious that Jerry is the living, breathing equivalent of a splinter stuck under his thumbnail — but just why does he hate Jerry so much?

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Phil Archbold

The Real Reason These '00s Cartoons Were Canceled

From cult Cartoon Network hits to beloved superhero shows and bizarre feature film spin-offs, here's why these '00s cartoons were canceled.

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Hunter Cates

Cartoons Based On Movies We'd Love To See

Grab a bowl of your favorite cereal and sit down in front of the TV because here are cartoons based on movies we'd love to see!

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Shane O'Neill

The Futurama Plothole That Should Have Changed The Crew's Lives

The team behind Futurama cared about what they were working on -- after all, the production schedule for a single episode took an entire year. There is, however, one plothole that remains a sticking point thanks to its implications for the Planet Express crew and the trajectory of Futurama.

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Dany Roth

Do The Simpsons And Futurama Take Place In The Same Universe?

Both shows are masterworks of animated comedy, and since they come from the same creator and feature similar animation styles, there's a question that's always been hanging out there in the Groening ether: Do The Simpsons and Futurama exist in the same universe? The answer is ... complicated.

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Benny Regalbuto

Why The Villain Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Wasn't Actually The Fire Lord

Fire Lord Ozai generates a looming dread on Avatar: The Last Airbender, more a pure incarnation of evil than a true villain. Indeed, Team Avatar encounters far more devious threats, not the least of which comes in the form of the Grand Secretariat of Ba Sing Se: Long Feng.

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Patrick Phillips

Here's Where You've Seen Daria Francis From Devil's Gate Before

This supernatural thriller has been climbing the Netflix charts, largely thanks to its impressive cast. It's a safe bet you'll recognize the actor who portrays the FBI agent at the center of the fray. Her name is Amanda Schull, and she's been making quite a name for herself.

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Emily Reuben

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Biggest Unanswered Questions

From the uncertain future of fan-favorite characters, unexplored backstories, and historical contexts, here are some of the biggest questions left unanswered in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Renata Carmen

Things Only Adults Notice In Rocko's Modern Life

Rocko's Modern Life was a beloved part of many '90s childhoods -- but few kids grasp its raunchiest humor. This is everything Rocko aims squarely at the adults.

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Brian Boone

Mr. Burns' Entire Simpsons Backstory Explained

Why is Mr. Burns the way he is, with no morality or care for anyone or the world around him? Well, it's complicated. Here's the backstory of Mr. Burns.

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Mike Bedard

'90s Cartoons That Didn't Age Well

For every Batman: The Animated Series and Animaniacs out there, there's a '90s cartoon that hasn't exactly stood the test of time.

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Brian Boone

Everything That Happens In The Future On The Simpsons Explained

If you're curious about the fates and futures of the citizens of Springfield, here's what will happen to the characters of The Simpsons ... eventually.

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Brian Boone

The Best Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Episodes

With over 30 "Treehouse of Horror'' episodes to pick from, knowing which ones to watch can be tricky. Here are the best "The Simpsons'' Halloween episodes ever.

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Brian Boone

The Untold Truth Of Solar Opposites

Whether you're already a viewer or just starting out, here's everything there is to know about those spaced-out aliens from Solar Opposites.

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Natasha Lavender

The Truth Behind Rick's Catchphrase On Rick And Morty

When Rick and Morty creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon gave their acerbic scientist character a nonsense catchphrase in the first season — "Wubba lubba dub dub!" — they accidentally created a monster. Here's the truth behind the line, and why you probably shouldn't shout it at the creators.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Truth About The Rick And Morty Story Circle

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon sure knows how to tell a mean story, and a fourth-season episode of his animated sci-fi odyssey may just have given us a look under the hood at his process. Let's break down the "Story Circle" that informs all of his work.

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Abbey White

The Truth About The Code In Rick And Morty's Story Train

The show's midseason premiere, "Never Ricking Morty," took the series' entire story off the rails — literally and figuratively. But sharp-eyed fans have spotted an Easter egg suggesting there's far more to the episode than meets the eye.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Rick And Morty Actress Reference You Missed On The Story Train

No matter how closely you watched the most recent episode of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty, there's just no way any mortal person could catch each and every insane reference. The guest appearance of one White Witch of Winter was perhaps the perfect example of this episode's chicanery.

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