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The world of Futurama is a fairly cynical version of the future. Unlike past cartoons like The Jetsons, which showed an efficient, clean, happy future, Futurama portrays a much less idealistic view with humans still dealing with many of the same basic problems of the 20th century. Specific details are often conflicting; the show is about the present more than the future, and while characters and their relationships are very consistent, future technology can often do whatever is needed at the time to get the best laughs.
Race issues in the year 3000 are now centered around relations among humans, aliens, and robotFor the 2005 computer-animated movie see " Robots (movie) Definitions In practical usage, a robot is a mechanical device which performs automated tasks, either according to direct human supervision, a pre-defined program or, a set of general guidelines, us, with problems such as alienFor the 1979 movie, see Alien (movie). For live organisms which are not from Earth, see Extraterrestrial life Aliens are foreigners to their surroundings. The word is commonly used in law to denote non- citizens of the country of their whereabouts, and in immigrationImmigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. An immigrant is usually someone who intends to reside permanently, and not a casual visitor or traveler. Immigration means "in-migration" into a coun plaguing EarthEarth also known as the Earth or Terra is the planet on which we live, the third planet outward from the Sun. It is the largest of the solar system's terrestrial planets, and the only planetary body that modern science confirms as harbouring life. The pla. Although Earth is now populated by super-intelligent robots, their intelligence has made them lazy and surly, and often unwilling to assist their human creators. Earth's government (now united under a single President of EarthThe President of Earth is a theoretical future political office that is common in many science fiction works. The President of Earth is the president of the entire planet Earth, during a period occurring after all countries of the world have agreed to mer) remains corrupt, and very US-centric (Earth's capital is Washington, DCWashington, DC officially the District of Columbia (also known as DC Washington and, historically, the Federal City is the capital city and administrative district of the United States of America. Residents of the city and its surrounding suburbs refer to, the flag of Earth is the Planet Earth and Stripes, and its inhabitants are called Earthicans). Inter-planetary relations are poor, with constant wars and invasions, often poorly planned and fought for stupid reasons.
Despite this, Futurama
Much of the shows humor comes from the way characters make passing references to significant historical events of the past thousand years. Between 1999 and 3000:
See also: Timeline of Futurama
Most celebrities from the 20th century, 19th century, and earlier are alive and well in Futurama
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