Elzar
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| Elzar | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Species | Neptunian |
| Planet | Originally from Neptune, but most likely now Earth |
| Occupation | Chef, Television Host |
| First Appearance | My Three Suns |
| Voiced By | John DiMaggio |
- "BAM!!"
- ―Elzar[src]
Elzar is a four-armed Neptunian chef who runs the restaurant Elzar's Fine Cuisine and hosts his own cooking show Essence of Elzar.
Elzar came to public attention when he usurped his former teacher Helmut Spargle's time slot, replacing Spargle's famous show with "Essence of Elzar". His flamboyant, stylish method of food preparation made him a star, and he was able to open a successful, albeit not the cleanest restaurant in New New York.
At some point he became the sitting champion of the popular television cooking competition-show "Cooking Coliseum" until he was defeated by Bender, the protege of Helmut Spargle, and a small vial of water mixed with LSD.[1]
He never passes up an opportunity to milk money from his customers and fans. After blinding Leela, he offered to cook the entire Planet Express crew a meal, giving the impression it was free so he wouldn't get sued, only to charge them $1200 at the end. [2]
Elzar's favorite cooking implement is his Spice Weasel, a rodent-like creature which propels a cloud of spices from it's snout upon having its body squeezed, which he uses to "knock it up a notch."
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[edit] Behind the Scenes
- The character of Elzar and Elzar's catch-phrases, "Bam" and "Let's knock it up a notch", are a reference to the celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.
- Elzar's physical appearance may be a reference to the four-armed television chef Gormaanda of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Episodes
- "My Three Suns"
- "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"
- "A Clone of My Own"
- "Bender Gets Made"
- "Bendless Love"
- "The Cyber House Rules"
- "Future Stock"
- "30% Iron Chef"
- "Bend Her"
- "Three Hundred Big Boys"
