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|image text=Exterior of Tex 1138's, in [[3013]] {{ | |image text=Exterior of Tex 1138's, in [[3013]]. {{er|7ACV22}} | ||
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|image text2=Interior of Tex 1138's, in [[3013]] {{ | |image text2=Interior of Tex 1138's, in [[3013]]. {{er|7ACV22}} | ||
|location=[[New New York]] | |location=[[New New York]] | ||
|first appear={{e|7ACV22}} | |first appear={{e|7ACV22}} | ||
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'''Tex 1138's''' is a redneck bar in [[New New York]]. The bartender is a | '''Tex 1138's''' is a redneck bar in [[New New York]]. The bartender is a {{Neptunian}}. In [[3013]], {{the crew}} went there after {{Bender}} stole [[Carlos|a cowboy]]'s hat. {{er|7ACV22}} | ||
It has a stage for line dancing, which was used by the whole crew, and has a mechanical [[buggalo]], which was ridden by Bender, {{Fry}}, {{the professor}}, {{Hermes}}, and {{Leela}}. Whoever manages to ride the buggalo for the longest gets a free steak dinner. It also has [[Texan scientists|a command centre]], located somewhere in [[Texas]]. When the crew rode, there was a {{cat|cowboy}}'s skeleton on the chandelier. During Leela's ride, the buggalo malfunctioned, and she was not able to let go, because, due to her squidification, her hand was stuck to the saddle, so the buggalo had to be shot. She rode for 48.3 seconds, winning the prize. | |||
Leela seems to have eaten a bucket of hot wings | Leela seems to have eaten a bucket of hot wings there. | ||
== Visitors == | == Visitors == | ||
* The [[Planet Express]] crew | * The [[Planet Express]] crew | ||
* A | * A {{blob}} | ||
* The [[crack addict]] | * The [[crack addict]] | ||
* The [[auctioneer]] | * The [[auctioneer]] | ||
* Little Drunk Sheila | * [[Little Drunk Sheila]] | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Tex 1138's was first seen in [[Vulture preview clip|a preview clip]] for [[broadcast season 10]], in February [[2013]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/02/watch-a-preview-of-futuramas-seventh-season.html|title=Watch a Preview of ''Futurama''’s Seventh Season|author=Jesse David Fox|date=2013-2-5|site={{w|Vulture.com}}|accessdate=2013-8-8}}</ref> It was also featured in a [[promotional picture]] released by | Tex 1138's was first seen in [[Vulture preview clip|a preview clip]] for [[broadcast season 10]], in {{February}} [[2013]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/02/watch-a-preview-of-futuramas-seventh-season.html|title=Watch a Preview of ''Futurama''’s Seventh Season|author=Jesse David Fox|date=2013-2-5|site={{w|Vulture.com}}|accessdate=2013-8-8}}</ref> It was also featured in a [[promotional picture]] released by {{ctf}}, in {{May}}. <ref name="countdown">{{cite web|url=http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/post/51731480782/countdown-to-futurama-planet-express-crew|title=Countdown to Futurama: Planet Express Crew Line-Dancing|date=2013-5-30|site=[[Comedy Central]]'s {{w|Tumblr}} [http://comedycentral.tumblr.com/ page]|accessdate=2013-8-8}}</ref> | ||
== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
[[File:Futurama Leela and the Genestalk Planet Express Crew Line-Dancing.jpg|thumb|A [[promotional picture]] of | [[File:Futurama Leela and the Genestalk Planet Express Crew Line-Dancing.jpg|thumb|A [[promotional picture]] of {{the crew}} and {{Amy}}[[Inez Wong|'s mother]] <ref>Amy's mother was replaced with a random {{human|man}} for the episode. It's possible that the scene originally took place at the [[Wong Ranch]].</ref> at Tex 1138's, released by {{ctf}}, in {{May}} [[2013]]. <ref name="countdown"/>]] | ||
=== Trivia === | === Trivia === | ||
*The name "Tex 1138's" is a reference to the [[1971]] film ''{{w|THX 1138}}'', directed by ''[[Star Wars]]'' creator {{w|George Lucas}}. | * The name "Tex 1138's" is a reference to the [[1971]] [[films in Futurama|film]] ''{{w|THX 1138}}'', directed by ''[[Star Wars]]'' creator {{w|George Lucas}}. | ||
* An image of Leela riding the mechanical buggalo is used on the episode menu for [[Volume 8]]. | |||
=== Quotes === | === Quotes === | ||
{{q| | {{q| | ||
<poem>'''Man''': Hoooowee! | <poem>'''[[Tex 1138's employee|Man]]''': Hoooowee! | ||
Gather 'round, yokel wannabes! | Gather 'round, yokel wannabes! {{Bender|This here city slicker}}'s 'bout to get his nuts bolted.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''[[Maurice LaMarche]]''': [referring to the bar's name] I gotta tell ya. That's a nice reference that even <u>I</u> got. | |||
<ref>{{cite commentary|episode=Leela and the Genestalk|volume=8|disc=2}}</ref></poem> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[T.G.I. Folky's]] | * [[T.G.I. Folky's]] | ||
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[[Category:Buildings]] | [[Category:Buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Businesses]] | [[Category:Businesses]] | ||
[[Category:New New York]] | |||
[[Category:Restaurants]] | [[Category:Restaurants]] |
Latest revision as of 08:03, 18 January 2014
Tex 1138's | |
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Location | New New York |
First appearance | "Leela and the Genestalk" (7ACV22) |
Tex 1138's is a redneck bar in New New York. The bartender is a Neptunian. In 3013, the crew went there after Bender stole a cowboy's hat. [7ACV22]
It has a stage for line dancing, which was used by the whole crew, and has a mechanical buggalo, which was ridden by Bender, Fry, the professor, Hermes, and Leela. Whoever manages to ride the buggalo for the longest gets a free steak dinner. It also has a command centre, located somewhere in Texas. When the crew rode, there was a cowboy's skeleton on the chandelier. During Leela's ride, the buggalo malfunctioned, and she was not able to let go, because, due to her squidification, her hand was stuck to the saddle, so the buggalo had to be shot. She rode for 48.3 seconds, winning the prize.
Leela seems to have eaten a bucket of hot wings there.
Visitors
- The Planet Express crew
- A blob
- The crack addict
- The auctioneer
- Little Drunk Sheila
Production
Tex 1138's was first seen in a preview clip for broadcast season 10, in February 2013. [1] It was also featured in a promotional picture released by Countdown to Futurama, in May. [2]
Additional information
Trivia
- The name "Tex 1138's" is a reference to the 1971 film THX 1138, directed by Star Wars creator George Lucas.
- An image of Leela riding the mechanical buggalo is used on the episode menu for Volume 8.
Quotes
Man: Hoooowee!
Gather 'round, yokel wannabes! This here city slicker's 'bout to get his nuts bolted.
Maurice LaMarche: [referring to the bar's name] I gotta tell ya. That's a nice reference that even I got.
[4]
Appearances
See also
Notes and references
- ^ Jesse David Fox (05 February 2013). Watch a Preview of Futurama’s Seventh Season. (Vulture.com.) Retrieved on 08 August 2013.
- ^ a b Countdown to Futurama: Planet Express Crew Line-Dancing. (Comedy Central's Tumblr page.) 30 May 2013. Retrieved on 08 August 2013.
- ^ Amy's mother was replaced with a random man for the episode. It's possible that the scene originally took place at the Wong Ranch.
- ^ Commentary for "Leela and the Genestalk" on Volume 8, disc 2.