It began when I joined a small excursion to watch the latest Dan Brown adaptation on the silver screen. I got the tickets a little late so we rushed into the cinema hall, catching the movie just in time when the ads and trailers ended. But as I turned back to use the bathroom, the entrance was locked. They made the doors one-way as a security measure. Too bad I had a slight urge to pee.

So I had no choice but the sit there and tough it out. As the movie started just before 10pm, I estimated that my bowels will go off at midnight. My own Angels and Demons adventure thus began.

Having already read the book, I knew roughly how it was going to end. This gave me a good reason to leave a little early to answer nature’s call. I chose the scene where the Camerlengo landed. I thought that might be where the best thrills ended so I gave my parting clue to a friend “See you outside”.

The exit led me to a hall; knowing not which way to go, I looked for symbols. I then found one which then led me to the parking lot of the mall, it was the only exit. Definitely no bathrooms here. I made my way to the elevators but I couldn’t afford to wait for it. So I took the stairs and ran down four flights to the shopping level. I was at the right floor, but I was at the wrong end. 

I marched forward desperately searching for the symbol I wanted. And lo and behold, the bathroom and arrow signs. I ran along the path that angels had laid, and along the way some guards spotted me. I figured instantly that anyone who was running in a deserted mall after business hours would look suspicious. I shouted “Bathroom! Bathroom!” to them to keep them at bay. Sure enough, did they not follow me.

I arrived at the light at the end of the path, and there it was: a device to expel my time bomb. It was the most relief I have felt all day. But my adventure did not end there. I had to reunite with my friends, hence I had to find my way back to the exit I took. But the problem is, I forgot which door I came out from as they are all unmarked. 

I was back at the parking lot, and I knew that one of those double doors leads back to the exact cinema hall and I can wait for them at the exit. So I went to the main entrance of the cineplex. and noted the direction of that cinema hall from there. I kept the direction in mind as I exited back to the parking  lot, and stood by the door at my best estimation. 

Sure enough, within a few minutes, a crowd started pouring out. It was all over. I rejoined my friends and described my adventure in detail. For a moment, I took a little pride in myself, having coincided with a movie with a similar plotline. It was time to go home, and I was already at the parking lot. Now, where did I park my car?

Today I will reveal my love for Futurama. *ahem*

I love Futurama.

I love it for its clever stories, witty lines, and science & pop culture references. My favorite episodes are The Luck of the Fryrish, Jurassic Bark, Parasites Lost, The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings (the final episode of the TV run) and Bender’s Big Score, the first movie. I especially like Fry’s luckless attempts to win Leela’s heart, but *spoiler alert* came through in the final movie, Into the Wild Green Yonder.

My favorite scene is in Anthology of Interest I. It depicts a what-if scenario in which Leela is impulsive and ends up massacering the entire crew one by one. But when it came to Fry, she slept with him instead. After that, the conversation on the bed went like this:

Leela: So, how do you like the impulsive, new me?
Fry: I like it.
Leela: Oh yeah? Wait till you see this (Turns off light with menacing grin)
Fry: AAAARRRRGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Fry: I really like it. 

Due to complications with the producers and studios, the last movie currently stands as the series finale. That means no more Futurama ever! However, the Matt Groening, the creator, expressed his interest in continuing the series, though nothing is certain yet. But one thing is for sure: sales will affect the decision. So guys, if you like Futurama, buy their DVDs! And hopefully this great animated show will live on.