"Defying gravity and common sense."
Futurama - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Bite my shiny metal ass!
— Bender
Context:
Used repeatedly throughout the series, often when Bender is annoyed, commanding someone, or making a dramatic exit.
Meaning:
Bender's catchphrase, encapsulating his rebellious, ego-centric, and dismissive attitude toward authority and social norms.
Good news, everyone!
— Professor Farnsworth
Context:
Spoken at the beginning of many episodes when the Professor assigns a new, usually suicidal, mission to the crew.
Meaning:
An ironic catchphrase, as the "news" is almost invariably terrible, dangerous, or life-threatening for the crew. It highlights the Professor's disregard for their safety.
You can't just give up. Is that what a dinosaur would do?
— Joey (to Fry)
Context:
From "The Tip of the Zoidberg," highlighting the bond between characters even in flashbacks.
Meaning:
A moment of simple, absurd encouragement that underscores Fry's childish optimism which often saves the day.
I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
— Professor Farnsworth
Context:
Spoken in "A Clockwork Origin" after discovering that creationists have explained away evolution with nonsense.
Meaning:
Expresses deep despair at the stupidity of humanity (or evolution). It became a massive internet meme representing loss of faith in society.
Shut up and take my money!
— Fry
Context:
From "Attack of the Killer App," when Fry is desperate to buy the new 'eyePhone' despite its obvious flaws.
Meaning:
Represents blind consumerism and enthusiastic desire. It became one of the most famous memes from the show.