The name Bender was chosen by creator Matt Groening as an homage to John Bender (played by Judd Nelson), a character in The Breakfast Club. In that film, John Bender told Principal Vernon (Paul …

In "Bender's Big Score", it is revealed that Bender was responsible for the destruction of New York City in 2308 which was shown in "Space Pilot 3000" because of Bender the Second Middle Ages began.

Jul 31, 2024 · Bender's origin story in "Futurama" has evolved over time, revealing his creation in Tijuana and connection to Professor Farnsworth. Season 12's "The One Amigo" delves into Bender's …

As a robot, Bender has quite a lot of abilities. He is able to stretch his arms long distances as well as record data in his head, once using this to get Richard Nixon to give him back his body. He also …

Aug 25, 2023 · Discover fascinating facts about Bender, the iconic character from Futurama. Learn about his sarcastic humor, his love for bending girders, and his various catchphrases in this …

Jan 9, 2026 · EXCLUSIVE: Bender, the Irish coming-of-age comedy starring Bill Burr on which we recently were first to report, has found its director in Pluribus helmer Adam Bernstein. Described as …

Dec 20, 2025 · Bender Bending Rodríguez, or simply Bender, is the breakout star of the animated television series Futurama. Created by Matt Groening, the series is set in the 31st century and …

Bender's name was chosen as an homage to the character John Bender from The Breakfast Club. Despite being one of Futurama’s protagonists, Bender has committed each of the Seven Deadly Sins …

In the series, Bender plays the role of a comic anti-hero and is described by Leela as an "alcoholic, whore-mongering, chain-smoking gambler". He was built in Mexico, and other characters refer to his …

Jan 7, 2026 · The Philadelphia Union have re-signed midfielder Ben Bender through June 2027 with an option through June 2028, the club announced Wednesday. The 24-year-old made eight …