Anthology of Interest II story
"Anthology of Interest II" is the 18th episode of Futurama's third season. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 6, 2002. This episode, as well as the earlier "Anthology of Interest I", serves to showcase three "imaginary" stories. Directed by: Bret Haaland. Story by: Lewis MortonDavid X. CohenJason Gorbett & Scott Kirby.
9 total · 4 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| cultural history | major | The Wizard of Oz was parodied in Leela's tale of interest. [The Wizard of Oz] |
| gluttony | major | Bender became a fat human blob. |
| hedonism | major | Bender had no self-control whatsoever as a human. |
| what if I was trapped inside a game | major | We saw what it was like if real life were more like a video game. |
| attack from outer space by a powerful conquering enemy | minor | Nintendians invaded Earth for quarters. |
| courage | minor | Zoidberg lacked courage in Leela's tale of interest. |
| desire vs. conscience | minor | Leela choose to be a wicked witch instead of going home to live with her dirt poor family. |
| disembodied head | minor | The head of Richard Nixon signed a treaty with Donkey Kong. |
| fear of letting loose | minor | Bender encouraged the scientists to let loose and party hedonistically. |