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"'''The Butterjunk Effect'''" is the one hundred and twentieth episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', the sixth of the [[Season 7|seventh production season]] and the [[Broadcast season 9|ninth broadcast season]]. [[Amy]] and [[Leela]] become addicted to "[[Nectar]]," a nutritional supplement that boosts their performance in the [[31st century|future]] sport of Butterfly Derby.<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 1"/> | "'''The Butterjunk Effect'''" is the one hundred and twentieth episode of ''[[Futurama]]'', the sixth of the [[Season 7|seventh production season]] and the [[Broadcast season 9|ninth broadcast season]]. [[Amy]] and [[Leela]] become addicted to "[[Nectar]]," a nutritional supplement that boosts their performance in the [[31st century|future]] sport of Butterfly Derby.<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 1"/> | ||
== Plot == | |||
[[Fry]] is sprayed with the pheromone of a giant male butterfly - which makes him irresistibly attractive to Leela and Amy.<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 8"/> | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
On 29 February 2012, [[CGEF]] revealed the episode's title, its writer to be [[Michael Rowe]] and its director to be [[Crystal Chesney-Thompson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/EpisodeGuide/7ACV/|title=Episode Guide: 7 ACV|date=2012-02-29|site=[[CGEF]]|accessdate=2012-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=22731.msg1299002#msg1299002|title="Futurama: Futurama News (pre-season 7)"|site=[[PEEL]]|author="Just Fan"|date=2012-02-29|accessdate=2012-02-29}}</ref> | On 29 February 2012, [[CGEF]] revealed the episode's title, its writer to be [[Michael Rowe]] and its director to be [[Crystal Chesney-Thompson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/EpisodeGuide/7ACV/|title=Episode Guide: 7 ACV|date=2012-02-29|site=[[CGEF]]|accessdate=2012-02-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peelified.com/index.php?topic=22731.msg1299002#msg1299002|title="Futurama: Futurama News (pre-season 7)"|site=[[PEEL]]|author="Just Fan"|date=2012-02-29|accessdate=2012-02-29}}</ref> | ||
In May, ''[[Countdown to Futurama]]'' began releasing promotional material for the episode. It has so far released | In May, ''[[Countdown to Futurama]]'' began releasing promotional material for the episode. It has so far released eight items: A design of a new [[character]], [[Tank]], which revealed the episode's plot on 30 May,<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 1">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24072773997/countdown-to-futurama-butterfly-fighter-welcome|title=Countdown to Futurama: Butterfly Fighter|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-05-30|site=Comedy Centrl|accessdate=2012-05-30}}</ref> a [[promotional picture]] showing Amy and Leela as wingnuts on 31 May,<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 2">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24139706880/countdown-to-futurama-wingnuts-as-we-told-you|title=Countdown to Futurama: Wingnuts|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-05-31|site=Comedy Centrl]|accessdate=2012-05-31}}</ref> part of [[Storyboard:The Butterjunk Effect|the storyboard]] showing Leela kiss Fry on 1 June,<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 3">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24198654160/countdown-to-futurama-mcgruff-storyboard-todays|title=Countdown to Futurama: McGruff Storyboard|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-06-01|site=Comedy Centrl|accessdate=2012-06-01}}</ref> a design of another new character, an [[old lady]], on 2 June,<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 4">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24265893166/countdown-to-futurama-old-lady-butterfly-fighter|title=Countdown to Futurama: Old Lady Butterfly Fighter|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-06-02|site=Comedy Centrl|accessdate=2012-06-02}}</ref> a promotional picture showing [[Farnsworth]] watch Leela and Amy kissing Fry on 3 June,<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 5">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24335625467/countdown-to-futurama-orgy-ill-keep-the|title=Countdown to Futurama: Orgy|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-06-03|site=Comedy Centrl|accessdate=2012-06-03}}</ref> a design of a [[nose-pronged device]] on 4 June,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24410828701/countdown-to-futurama-nose-pronged-device-we|title=Countdown to Futurama: Nose Pronged Device|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-06-04|site=Comedy Centrl|accessdate=2012-06-04}}</ref> a video clip featuring [[Kif]], Amy, Leela, Fry and [[Bender]] in what resembles the inside of a tree - where Leela and Amy kiss-fight over Fry - on 5 June<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 7">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/24480279740/countdown-to-futurama-leela-and-amy-kissing-fry|title=Countdown to Futurama: Leela and Amy Kissing Fry Clip|author=Matt Tobey|date=2012-06-05|site=[http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/ Comedy Centrl [sic<nowiki>]</nowiki>]|accessdate=2012-06-05}}</ref> and the fifth ''Futurama'' [[podcast]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 8">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/futurama-countdown-to-futurama/id526059138|title=iTunes - Podcasts - Futurama: Countdown to Futurama by Comedy Central|author=[[Comedy Central]]|date=2012-06-05|site={{w|iTunes Store}}|accessdate=2012-06-06}}</ref> - which revealed details about Butterfly Derby, Tank (including the fact that she is actually named "Truck"), Nectar, the old lady, the plot and the nose-pronged device - on 6 June. | ||
=== Image gallery === | === Image gallery === | ||
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706-orgy.jpg|The second promotional picture. | 706-orgy.jpg|The second promotional picture. | ||
706-nose-device.jpg|The third design. | 706-nose-device.jpg|The third design. | ||
Countdown to Futurama - week five.png|A screenshot from the podcast. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**The [[relationship]] [[Kif-Amy relationship|between Kif and Amy]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 7"/> was last used. | **The [[relationship]] [[Kif-Amy relationship|between Kif and Amy]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 7"/> was last used. | ||
*{{e|6ACV17}} | *{{e|6ACV17}} | ||
**Bender said "[[unattractive giant monster|this guy]]'s got it goin' on" | **Bender said "[[unattractive giant monster|this guy]]'s got it goin' on." | ||
*{{e|6ACV26}} | *{{e|6ACV26}} | ||
**The relationships [[Fry-Leela relationship|between Fry and Leela]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 3"/> and [[Fry-Amy relationship|between Fry and Amy]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 5"/> were last used. | **The relationships [[Fry-Leela relationship|between Fry and Leela]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 3"/> and [[Fry-Amy relationship|between Fry and Amy]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 5"/> were last used. | ||
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*[[Leela]] | *[[Leela]] | ||
*'''Debut''': The [[old lady]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 4"/> | *'''Debut''': The [[old lady]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 4"/> | ||
*'''Debut''': [[Tank]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama | *'''Debut''': [[Tank]]<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 8"/> | ||
*'''Debut''': Truck<ref name="Countdown to Futurama 8"/> | |||
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[[Category:A plots focusing on Amy]] | [[Category:A plots focusing on Amy]] | ||
[[Category:A plots focusing on Leela]] | [[Category:A plots focusing on Leela]] | ||
[[Category:B plots focusing on Fry]] |
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No. | 120 | ||||
Production number | 7ACV06 | ||||
Written by | Michael Rowe | ||||
Directed by | Crystal Chesney-Thompson | ||||
Title caption | N/A | ||||
First air date | TBA | ||||
Broadcast number | S09E06 | ||||
Title reference | The film The Butterfly Effect | ||||
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"The Butterjunk Effect" is the one hundred and twentieth episode of Futurama, the sixth of the seventh production season and the ninth broadcast season. Amy and Leela become addicted to "Nectar," a nutritional supplement that boosts their performance in the future sport of Butterfly Derby.[2]
Plot
Fry is sprayed with the pheromone of a giant male butterfly - which makes him irresistibly attractive to Leela and Amy.[3]
Production
On 29 February 2012, CGEF revealed the episode's title, its writer to be Michael Rowe and its director to be Crystal Chesney-Thompson.[4][5]
In May, Countdown to Futurama began releasing promotional material for the episode. It has so far released eight items: A design of a new character, Tank, which revealed the episode's plot on 30 May,[2] a promotional picture showing Amy and Leela as wingnuts on 31 May,[6] part of the storyboard showing Leela kiss Fry on 1 June,[7] a design of another new character, an old lady, on 2 June,[8] a promotional picture showing Farnsworth watch Leela and Amy kissing Fry on 3 June,[9] a design of a nose-pronged device on 4 June,[10] a video clip featuring Kif, Amy, Leela, Fry and Bender in what resembles the inside of a tree - where Leela and Amy kiss-fight over Fry - on 5 June[1] and the fifth Futurama podcast[3] - which revealed details about Butterfly Derby, Tank (including the fact that she is actually named "Truck"), Nectar, the old lady, the plot and the nose-pronged device - on 6 June.
Image gallery
Additional information
Allusions
- Click here to see cultural mentions made in this episode.
- The episode's title is a reference to the film The Butterfly Effect.
Continuity
- "That Darn Katz!" (6ACV08)
- The relationship between Kif and Amy[1] was last used.
- "Benderama" (6ACV17)
- Bender said "this guy's got it goin' on."
- "Reincarnation" (6ACV26)
- The relationships between Fry and Leela[7] and between Fry and Amy[9] were last used.
Quotes
[Leela gives Fry a long kiss.]
Leela: Keep your door unlocked tonight.
Fry: But McGruff the Crime Dog says... [Fry realises what is happening.] Oh!
Leela: There's nothing more to talk about.
[Leela kisses Fry repeatedly.]
Fry: No, no! [Amy begins kissing Fry.] Keep talking.
Characters
References
- ^ a b c d Matt Tobey (05 June 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Leela and Amy Kissing Fry Clip. (Comedy Centrl [sic].) Retrieved on 05 June 2012.
- ^ a b Matt Tobey (30 May 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Butterfly Fighter. (Comedy Centrl.) Retrieved on 30 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d Comedy Central (05 June 2012). iTunes - Podcasts - Futurama: Countdown to Futurama by Comedy Central. (iTunes Store.) Retrieved on 06 June 2012.
- ^ Episode Guide: 7 ACV. (CGEF.) 29 February 2012. Retrieved on 29 February 2012.
- ^ "Just Fan" (29 February 2012). "Futurama: Futurama News (pre-season 7)". (PEEL.) Retrieved on 29 February 2012.
- ^ Matt Tobey (31 May 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Wingnuts. (Comedy Centrl].) Retrieved on 31 May 2012.
- ^ a b Matt Tobey (01 June 2012). Countdown to Futurama: McGruff Storyboard. (Comedy Centrl.) Retrieved on 01 June 2012.
- ^ a b Matt Tobey (02 June 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Old Lady Butterfly Fighter. (Comedy Centrl.) Retrieved on 02 June 2012.
- ^ a b Matt Tobey (03 June 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Orgy. (Comedy Centrl.) Retrieved on 03 June 2012.
- ^ Matt Tobey (04 June 2012). Countdown to Futurama: Nose Pronged Device. (Comedy Centrl.) Retrieved on 04 June 2012.