The Morbotron Search Engine is a Futurama Image Database
Hayley McGlone — August 9, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: morbotron & io9.gizmodo
Morbotron is the 'Frinkiac' (a website where users can type in words or quotes from The Simpsons and receive episode screenshots) for Futurama fans.
Morbotron is a searchable image database that lets fans easily search for scenes, images, or quotes and can then turn them into a Meme or a GIF. The database is named after Futurama character Morbo the Anihilator, who is a newscaster and attempted intergalactic tyrant. The database has more than 861,000 screengrabs that are taken from the 124 episodes and four movies from the series.
Users have the option to try and search for the image or screen capture they're looking for or use an option that randomly generates results. Morbotron is a fun site for Futurama fans to either search for favorite scenes and quotes or to use the random result generator to enjoy the other Futurama content available.
Morbotron is a searchable image database that lets fans easily search for scenes, images, or quotes and can then turn them into a Meme or a GIF. The database is named after Futurama character Morbo the Anihilator, who is a newscaster and attempted intergalactic tyrant. The database has more than 861,000 screengrabs that are taken from the 124 episodes and four movies from the series.
Users have the option to try and search for the image or screen capture they're looking for or use an option that randomly generates results. Morbotron is a fun site for Futurama fans to either search for favorite scenes and quotes or to use the random result generator to enjoy the other Futurama content available.
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon-based Search Engines - Using machine learning to create searchable image databases for favorite cartoon scenes and quotes.
2. Fan-made Meme and GIF Creation Tools - Developing simple and user-friendly tools for fans to create their own memes and gifs from cartoon content.
3. Randomized Search Options - Explore an entire catalog of cartoon content with an option to randomly generate scenes and quotes for endless entertainment possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Media companies can use machine learning to create searchable image and video databases for their TV shows and cartoons to engage audiences.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Companies can use the popularity of cartoon content to create customized memes and gifs for social media marketing and advertising campaigns.
3. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms can integrate user-friendly meme and gif creation tools with their platform to improve user engagement and increase fun and entertainment for users.
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