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'''Steve Castle''', though only ever referred to as '''That Guy''', | '''Steve Castle''', though only ever referred to as "'''That Guy'''", was a stock broker from the [[1980s]] who had a fatal disease called [[boneitis]]. There being no cure at the time, he froze himself until one was found, only to wake up in [[3002]], when, forgetting to cure his disease, he finally died {{et|3ACV21}}. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
After being unfrozen in [[3002]], he met [[Philip J. Fry]] at a support group meeting for [[defrostee]]s. Castle, being a former stock broker, was looking for a new beginning in the future, and together with Fry, he became the new CEO of [[Planet Express]] at their stockholder meeting. Steve Castle completely changed Planet Express' way of working, by focusing on appearances rather than actual work force, a trick he had learnt from his days in the 1980s. | |||
Steve Castle wanted to beat [[Mom's Friendly Delivery Company]], and found himself in a negotiation meeting with [[Mom]]. But contrary to what Fry had believed in him, he ended up selling Planet Express to Mom. At the [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]], PlanEx (his new name for Planet Express) was to be taken over by Mom, and with the stocks he bought from [[Dr. Zoidberg]], he had majority control of the company, so the sale went ahead. Although initially opposed to the sale, the rest of the Planet Express crew quickly became supporters of it once they learned that the value of their stock had skyrocketed upon news of the merger. | Steve Castle wanted to beat [[Mom's Friendly Delivery Company]], and found himself in a negotiation meeting with [[Mom]]. But contrary to what Fry had believed in him, he ended up selling Planet Express to Mom. At the [[Intergalactic Stock Exchange]], PlanEx (his new name for Planet Express) was to be taken over by Mom, and with the stocks he bought from [[Dr. John A. Zoidberg|Dr. Zoidberg]], he had majority control of the company, so the sale went ahead. Although initially opposed to the sale, the rest of the [[Planet Express crew]] quickly became supporters of it once they learned that the value of their stock had skyrocketed upon news of the merger. | ||
Unfortunately, during the sale, his fatal disease, boneitis, began its final stages and killed him while he was on the stage. Fry, as vice-chairman | Unfortunately, during the sale, his fatal disease, boneitis, began its final stages and killed him while he was on the stage. Fry, as vice-chairman, took over the company and his stock. He immediately moved to cancel the deal, but was stopped by the rest of the crew who were more interested in being rich than continuing to work with each other. Fry began an address to viewers of the merger expressing his feelings, which caused the value of Planet Express stock to plummet. The value reached .03 dollars a share upon Fry revealing that a nightgown-clad [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] was to be the new head of the company. Once aware of this fact, Fry triumphantly cancelled the merger. | ||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
===Trivia=== | === Trivia === | ||
* | *His name, as listed in the script, is Steve Castle, but he is only ever called "That Guy" in the show. | ||
*In ''[[The Beast with a Billion Backs]]'', | *In ''[[The Beast with a Billion Backs]]'', he can be seen in the "Space Farm" insurance building, during the beginning of [[Yivo]]'s invasion, even though he died during [[Season 3]]. Whether this is a goof or he was revived is unknown, but given lack of information, a goof is a likely suggestion. | ||
*In "[[The Late Philip J. Fry]]", he can be seen when Fry, Bender, and the Professor are fast-forwarding time in the second universe. | *In "[[The Late Philip J. Fry]]", he can be seen when Fry, [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]], and the Professor are fast-[[Forward time machine|forwarding]] time in the [[second universe]]. | ||
=== Quotes === | === Quotes === | ||
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<poem>'''Steve Castle''': Back in the | <poem>'''Steve Castle''': Back in the 1980s, I was the toast of Wall Street. I was having whiskey with {{w|Ivan Boesky|Boesky}} and cookies with {{w|Michael Milken|Milken}}. But then, I was diagnosed with terminal [[boneitis]]. | ||
'''[[Fry]]''': Boneitis? Pft! That's a funny name for a horrible disease. | '''[[Fry]]''': Boneitis? Pft! That's a funny name for a horrible disease. | ||
'''Steve Castle''': There was no cure at the time. One drug company was close but I arranged a hostile takeover and sold off all the assets. Made a cool hundred mil. [He laughs and coughs. The group applauds.] Naturally I froze myself until a cure was found. Now here I am, ready to sleaze my way back to the top, | '''Steve Castle''': There was no cure at the time. One drug company was close but I arranged a hostile takeover and sold off all the assets. Made a cool hundred mil. ''[He laughs and coughs. The group applauds.]'' Naturally I froze myself until a cure was found. Now here I am, ready to sleaze my way back to the top, 80s style!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Steve Castle''': Awesome. Awesome to the max.</poem> | <poem>'''Steve Castle''': Awesome. Awesome to the max.</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Steve Castle''': My only regret is... that I have... boneitis!</poem> | <poem>'''Steve Castle''': My only regret is... that I have... boneitis!</poem> | ||
<poem>'''Steve Castle''': Fry, I'm an | <poem>'''Steve Castle''': Fry, I'm an 80s guy. Friendship to me means that for 2 bucks I'd beat you with a pool cue until you got detached retinas.</poem> | ||
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=== Appearances === | === Appearances === | ||
*{{e|3ACV21}} | *{{e|3ACV21}} | ||
*{{f|2}} | *{{f|2}} (cameo) | ||
*{{e|6ACV07}} | *{{e|6ACV07}} (cameo) | ||
[[Category:Humans]] | [[Category:Humans]] | ||
[[Category:Planet Express]] | [[Category:Planet Express]] |
Revision as of 01:17, 12 April 2011
Secondary character Deceased character | |
Steve Castle "That Guy" | |
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Date of birth | Before 1980 |
Date of death | 3002 |
Gender | Male |
Species | Human |
Planet of origin | Earth |
First appearance | "Future Stock" (3ACV21) |
Voiced by | David Herman |
Steve Castle, though only ever referred to as "That Guy", was a stock broker from the 1980s who had a fatal disease called boneitis. There being no cure at the time, he froze himself until one was found, only to wake up in 3002, when, forgetting to cure his disease, he finally died (3ACV21).
Biography
After being unfrozen in 3002, he met Philip J. Fry at a support group meeting for defrostees. Castle, being a former stock broker, was looking for a new beginning in the future, and together with Fry, he became the new CEO of Planet Express at their stockholder meeting. Steve Castle completely changed Planet Express' way of working, by focusing on appearances rather than actual work force, a trick he had learnt from his days in the 1980s.
Steve Castle wanted to beat Mom's Friendly Delivery Company, and found himself in a negotiation meeting with Mom. But contrary to what Fry had believed in him, he ended up selling Planet Express to Mom. At the Intergalactic Stock Exchange, PlanEx (his new name for Planet Express) was to be taken over by Mom, and with the stocks he bought from Dr. Zoidberg, he had majority control of the company, so the sale went ahead. Although initially opposed to the sale, the rest of the Planet Express crew quickly became supporters of it once they learned that the value of their stock had skyrocketed upon news of the merger.
Unfortunately, during the sale, his fatal disease, boneitis, began its final stages and killed him while he was on the stage. Fry, as vice-chairman, took over the company and his stock. He immediately moved to cancel the deal, but was stopped by the rest of the crew who were more interested in being rich than continuing to work with each other. Fry began an address to viewers of the merger expressing his feelings, which caused the value of Planet Express stock to plummet. The value reached .03 dollars a share upon Fry revealing that a nightgown-clad Professor Farnsworth was to be the new head of the company. Once aware of this fact, Fry triumphantly cancelled the merger.
Additional Info
Trivia
- His name, as listed in the script, is Steve Castle, but he is only ever called "That Guy" in the show.
- In The Beast with a Billion Backs, he can be seen in the "Space Farm" insurance building, during the beginning of Yivo's invasion, even though he died during Season 3. Whether this is a goof or he was revived is unknown, but given lack of information, a goof is a likely suggestion.
- In "The Late Philip J. Fry", he can be seen when Fry, Bender, and the Professor are fast-forwarding time in the second universe.
Quotes
Steve Castle: Back in the 1980s, I was the toast of Wall Street. I was having whiskey with Boesky and cookies with Milken. But then, I was diagnosed with terminal boneitis.
Fry: Boneitis? Pft! That's a funny name for a horrible disease.
Steve Castle: There was no cure at the time. One drug company was close but I arranged a hostile takeover and sold off all the assets. Made a cool hundred mil. [He laughs and coughs. The group applauds.] Naturally I froze myself until a cure was found. Now here I am, ready to sleaze my way back to the top, 80s style!
Steve Castle: Awesome. Awesome to the max.
Steve Castle: My only regret is... that I have... boneitis!
Steve Castle: Fry, I'm an 80s guy. Friendship to me means that for 2 bucks I'd beat you with a pool cue until you got detached retinas.