Robo-Hungary

The Robo-Hungarian Empire is a fictional nation in the television series Futurama. Presumably located in Eastern Europe, the Robo-Hungarian Empire is patterened after the Austro-Hungarian Empire as well as many stereotypes of Eastern Europe. The robot citizens of the empire are portrayed as superstitious and peasant-like, similar to the Transylvanians in the 1931 film Dracula. Many citizens have emigrated to New New York and work for the Circus Roboticus. The capital city is Thermostadt and the empire is ruled by the profligate Emperor Nikolai. Its primary export is carneys. The empire is a member of the United Nations.

The empire is introduced in the Futurama season two episode "The Honking". Although Bender was born in Mexico, his Uncle Vladimir lives in a large castle above Thermostadt. Following his uncle's death, the castle is willed to Bender, provided he spend one night within its walls.

The Robo-Hungarian Emperor Nikolai first appearred in the season seven episode "The Prisoner of Benda". The emperor is portrayed as a spendthrift playboy, and sails into New New York harbor aboard the royal yacht R.M.S. Overkill. Nikolai's cousin Basil is the head of his security force. Basil, supported by Nikolai's fiance Princess Flavia, attempts a coup against Nikolai at a session of the United Nations General Assembly presided over by Earth President Richard Nixon's Head. The coup is foiled by Professor Farnsworth (while inhabiting Bender's body) together with a group of Robo-Hungarian circus clowns.

Trivia

 * The name and setting of the Robo-Hungary refers to the late 19th century and early 20th century, which consisted of modern day Austria, Hungary among other nations.

Appearances

 * (mentioned)
 * (mentioned)