Is Hermes Son His Futurama?

There has been a long-standing question among Futurama fans regarding whether or not Hermes Conrad is the son of Barbados Slim, a character introduced in the episode “The Prisoner of Benda.” Some fans have theorized that this may be true based on various clues throughout the series, while others have dismissed the idea as nothing more than speculation.

Let’s take a closer look at the evidence presented and see if we can come to a conclusion.

Firstly, it’s important to note that there is no outright confirmation from the show’s creators that Hermes is indeed Barbados Slim’s son. However, there are some notable hints throughout the series that suggest otherwise.

In “The Prisoner of Benda,” it is revealed that Barbados Slim had a romantic encounter with LaBarbara Conrad, Hermes’ wife. It’s also implied that this encounter may have resulted in a pregnancy.

Later in the same episode, Professor Farnsworth develops a mind-swapping machine that allows characters to switch bodies. During one of these swaps, Hermes finds himself in Barbados Slim’s body and exclaims “so this is what it feels like to be my dad!” This line has led many fans to believe that there may be some truth to the theory.

Additionally, in the episode “Lethal Inspection,” it is revealed that Hermes was once an orphan and was never able to find out who his biological parents were. This could be seen as further evidence supporting the idea that Barbados Slim may be his father.

However, it’s important to note that there are also some points against this theory. In “The Prisoner of Benda,” LaBarbara explicitly states that she did not have a child with Barbados Slim. It’s possible that she was simply lying or didn’t want to reveal the truth for personal reasons, but without any further evidence it’s difficult to say for sure.

Furthermore, while the line from Hermes in “The Prisoner of Benda” may seem like a clear indication that he is Barbados Slim’s son, it could also be interpreted as a joke or a reference to their similar personalities rather than a literal statement of paternity.

In conclusion, while there are certainly some hints throughout the series that suggest Hermes may be the son of Barbados Slim, there is no concrete evidence to confirm or deny this theory. Ultimately, it may simply be up to individual interpretation and speculation.