Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

The Mathematics of Futurama

Posted by michael on from the numerology dept.

mclearn writes "Did you know that the writers of Futurama have a collective set of degrees that would rival most think tanks? Here is a hilarious site on the mathematics of Futurama -- specifically this article (pdf). The same authors have also researched the mathematics of the Simpsons, mentioned on Slashdot long ago."

8 of 481 comments (clear)

  1. bring back futurama by destinedforgreatness · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    too much tv programs on the stupid today

  2. bit torrent? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Anyone know a good source of Futurama episodes via Bit Torrent? SuprNova and all the others seem to have only a handful of episodes. Preferably, something in the same way that the Buffy and Red Dwarf and Simpsons and South Park bit torrents are done... a whole season per download in high quality. There are sites dedicated to South Park bit torrents and sites dedicated to Simpsons and so on... but I can't find any Futurama ones...!

    1. Re:bit torrent? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

      What dumbass scored this as "flamebait"? How in the holy fuck is asking for any knowledge of good related bit torrents flame bait?!

      Christ, you're all a bunch of dumb fucking idiotic moderators.

  3. Not too funny... by Cragen · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Apparently, there are a whole bunch of us that think it smart *not* to watch Futurama. I *get* it. I just don't think it's funny. These things happen.

  4. Futurama and geeks. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Many of you are praising Futarama as being the geek fest, but the problem is alot of the humor in the show rates along side crud such as SNL. They use heads of current celeberties so they can make poor pop culture jokes, which destroys the atmosphere and the richness of their non-existing society. Of course, it's a lot easier to have a one episode swing with a current celeberty then it is to develop a new creative character.

    Remind me again why Richard Nixon is funny?

    1. Re:Futurama and geeks. by Exatron · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      You're a fan of Family Guy, aren't you? You have all of the defining characteristics of that garbage pile's fans- an absurdly short attention span, the intelligence of a houseplant, no sense of humor, and no ability to discern good from bad.

      --
      "I think so, Brain, but 'instant karma' always gets so lumpy." - Pinky
      "Decepticons FOREVER!!!" - Ravage
  5. Re:It was obvious to me... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The fact that they thew a quantum computing reference out there that would be above 99% of the viewers...

    Including you, apparently. The uncertainty principle is part of quantum physics.

  6. Re:Smart? by ZhangFei · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Nibblonian 1: "It's a genetic abnormality which resulted when you went back in time and performed certain actions which made you your own grandfather."

    Fry: "I did do the nasty in the pasty!"

    Nibblonian 2: "Verily. And that past nastification is what shields you from the brains. You are the last hope of the universe."

    Fry: "So, I really am important? How I feel when I'm drunk is correct?"

    Nibblonian 1: "Yes. Except the Dave Matthews Band doesn't rock."

    From http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/EpisodeSound s/4ACV10/.