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Whale Biologist
Poppler
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I know the writers went slightly low-brow, even though I don't mind it, but it made for one of the best lines in the movie "Kif, she didn't have a dictionary, she was butt-naked." That alone qualified it for me.
Also, while I would say he is one of the best, I also have a soft spot for sideSHOW Bob.
"You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! No truth-handler you! Bah, I deride your truth-handling abilities!"
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Frisco17
DOOP Secretary
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I love how he commands the entire battle from the safety of the NNY Applebee's. That's classic Zapp right there. Originally posted by HipNoJoe: Having already scored with Leela and then scoring with Amy and then on top of it... Well it certainly makes him the luckiest character ever. Lucky bastard
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Frisco17
DOOP Secretary
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Originally posted by Kifz: It says in one of the episode commentaries that with the character of Zapp they were aiming for something half-Capt. Kirk/half-William Shatner. Mission accomplished,
I think the exact way they described it was "what if Shatner had been captain instead of Kirk?" Originally posted by seattlejohn01: Yup, Zapp manages to out-Shatner Shatner.
And that is one of the things that makes him awesome!
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Frisco17
DOOP Secretary
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If you are make sure somebody takes a picture of the incident. You know for science....and my amusement.
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Rolandk73
Crustacean
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YES! And he's disabled too. He gives hope to all of those who have seckslexia
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hansel
Crustacean
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Okay I don't mean to throw a wrench into the conversation...but for the next comicon in san diego I really want to dress up like The Zapper. I don't have the voice down pat but I am really really trying to have it ready by then. And I'm also making the costume my self to try to get is as close as possible. The standard costume not the white and gold one. Ok...I've said my peace.
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GlenP
Crustacean
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Okay I don't mean to throw a wrench into the conversation...but for the next comicon in san diego I really want to dress up like The Zapper. I don't have the voice down pat but I am really really trying to have it ready by then. And I'm also making the costume my self to try to get is as close as possible. The standard costume not the white and gold one. Ok...I've said my peace.
Just be sure to get your mircometer out for the hemline on the uniform. In one of the commentaries they do say that they spent ages getting it just short enough that it was only the poses he was so fond of striking; all modelled on Shatner in Star Trek, that kept the censor off their backs. Seriously, Zapp is one of those characters who is guarenteed to make you laugh as soon as he appears on screen. An incompetent, egotistical narcissist of the first order, who seems to have this extra reflex that ensures that every time he opens his mouth, his foot is sure to end up firmly lodged in it. There's just too many memorable lines, both in the series & on the DVDs for this character; I love the moment of Kiff's death, when Zapp's having a sandwich &, after Kiff splatters everywhere, including the sandwich, he says, "Kiff, come here, you gotta try this!", & proceeds to lick his lips.
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GlenP
Crustacean
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My God! I've just been rewatching Amazon Women in the Mood again & it's finally struck me why Zapp performs his rendition of Lola/Leela in the manner he does. It's a perfect mickey take of Shatner's recording of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, from the late 60's/early 70's; often voted one of the worst recordings ever. No wonder the other diners flee, screaming, for the escape pods. Try this & you'll see what I mean (requires Windows Media Player): http://www.pathcom.com/~boby/lsd.htm
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hansel
Crustacean
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Just be sure to get your mircometer out for the hemline on the uniform. In one of the commentaries they do say that they spent ages getting it just short enough that it was only the poses he was so fond of striking; all modelled on Shatner in Star Trek, that kept the censor off their backs.
Seriously, Zapp is one of those characters who is guarenteed to make you laugh as soon as he appears on screen. An incompetent, egotistical narcissist of the first order, who seems to have this extra reflex that ensures that every time he opens his mouth, his foot is sure to end up firmly lodged in it.
There's just too many memorable lines, both in the series & on the DVDs for this character; I love the moment of Kiff's death, when Zapp's having a sandwich &, after Kiff splatters everywhere, including the sandwich, he says, "Kiff, come here, you gotta try this!", & proceeds to lick his lips.
That's going to be the hardest part. I have to get the minimum amount of decency. The bad part is being seen in the outfit OUTSIDE the convention...I'm sure that will cause some commotion with non-futurama fans.
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Ralph Snart
Agent Provocateur
Near Death Star Inhabitant
DOOP Secretary
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Okay I don't mean to throw a wrench into the conversation...but for the next comicon in san diego I really want to dress up like The Zapper. I don't have the voice down pat but I am really really trying to have it ready by then. And I'm also making the costume my self to try to get is as close as possible. The standard costume not the white and gold one. Ok...I've said my peace. Make an appearance at DragonCon in Atlanta next year and see how it goes over. Of course @ DragonCon, you probably won't be noticed. Ralph "hopes to be a judge at the Klingon Beauty Contest" Snart
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hansel
Crustacean
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Can't make it out there...using most of my vacation time for Comic Con.
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SpaceCase
Liquid Emperor
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A zapp costume would be cool, but who wants to wear a short skirt? That depends... Do you have the legs for it? I'll just ooze out under the door now...
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Ryan Ro
Crustacean
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One word: Nylons!
I'm going to butcher it, but my favorite Zapp line has to got to be from his first appearance.
"We both know you won't get very far before THE CRAVING sets in. Then you'll come crawling back for another taste of sweet, sweet candy.
Bang."
The bang kills me everytime.
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Ryan Ro
Crustacean
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Fine, I'll just go rewatch the episode and get the quote right... honestly. Who would want to watch Futurama over and over again?
"We both know you won't make it halfway to Vergon 6 before -the craving- sets in. Then you'll come crawling back for another taste of sweet, sweet candy. Bam."
"Well, well, well." "So... crawling back to the Big Z like a bird on its belly. Delicious." "They've been known to!" "Can't you ask a little more sexfully?" "Hahm. Certainly, but first you'll have to get rid of that thing. That's the law, Leela, and Brannigan's Law is like Brannigan's love - hard and fast. Now put that greasy rat out and we'll tow you to safety." "And which one rocked your world?"
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Turanga Joe
Crustacean
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"Prepare to be boarded again and again!"
Seriously, I can't think of a single unfunny Zapp line.
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Frisco17
DOOP Secretary
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That said, his best work, his undeniably best work is usually with Leela onscreen. The interplay between them after LLLIS is fantastic. It's like watching a chiuahua try to mount a wolfhound. Sorta.
With the exception of one of the best lines from ITWGY. Zapp: "For me there is only one eighties."
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cheeman
Crustacean
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Zapp is one of the greatest characters in history. He is better that Peter Griffin.
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cheeman
Crustacean
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Do you like family guy?. I think it is boring with all the constant jokes
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