There's a lot of intellectual depth to Futurama -- and not just in the math and physics. Even the names are subtle references, such as Leela's:
Jennifer Lewis researched the origins of the names of nine popular cartoon characters, including Scooby-Doo, Jon Arbuckle and Winnie the Pooh. Find out about these and others at the link.
Link -via Ace of Spades HQ | Image: 20th Century Fox
Leela’s full name, “Turanga Leela,” is a reference to Olivier Messiaen’s famous orchestral piece, the Turangalîla-Symphonie. Because — well, that 1948 symphony screams “purple-haired sexy cyclops chick,” don’t you think?
Jennifer Lewis researched the origins of the names of nine popular cartoon characters, including Scooby-Doo, Jon Arbuckle and Winnie the Pooh. Find out about these and others at the link.
Link -via Ace of Spades HQ | Image: 20th Century Fox
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I have heard Messiaen's Turangalila-Symphonie live. It was mind-blowing.
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While I don't normally take comfort in knowing 2 out of 9 on a topic, I enjoyed learning the about the 7 I didn't know about!
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Leela was the name of one of the Fourth Doctor's companions too.
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