Kif Kroker
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| Kif Kroker | |
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| Age | At least 55 (20 years as a tadpole + childhood + long enough in the DOOP army to become a lieutenant + 10 years of the show) |
| Gender | Male |
| Species | Amphibiosan |
| Planet of origin | Amphibios 9 |
| Profession | First officer of the DOOP starship Nimbus |
| Relatives | See family section |
| First appearance | "Love's Labours Lost in Space" (1ACV04)  |
| Voiced by | Maurice LaMarche |
Fourth Lieutenant Kif Kroker is an officer of the Democratic Order of Planets. He serves aboard the Nimbus as first officer to Zapp Brannigan. Zapp is generally abusive towards Kif, forcing him to do a variety of demeaning tasks, such as shaving Zapp's armpits. Kif meekly tolerates this abuse, as he apparently lacks the confidence to defend himself. However sometimes Kif seeks out advice from Zapp and is called Zapp's most loyal officer and best friend.
Kif has fought in wars against the Spheroids of Spheron 1, the Spiderians of Tarantulon 6, the Decapodian's Army in their invasion of Earth and the Omicronians in the defence of Earth.
Kif seems like the ideal candidate for General of the DOOP Army, however, he often gets the blame when Zapp makes a mistake and has the credit taken from him by Zapp when he suceeds. Kif was at one point discharged from the DOOP when Zapp blamed most of his mistake on Kif.
Since they met on the Titanic (1ACV10), Kif has been in love with Amy Wong, of the Mars Wongs, though it was much longer before he got the nerve to speak to her. They have been together since their first date (3ACV01). Amy's parents seem to hate Kif although this doesn't stop Amy loving him. Ironically it was them who set Kif and Amy up when Zapp forced the captainship upon him after the vessel crashed.
Kif has hundreds of children, of whom Leela is the mother and Amy the smizmar. They are currently living in the swamps of Amphibios 9 in an immature, "tadpole" form, and will grow legs and emerge from the water in 20 years. Kif's parents are seen in The Beast with a Billion Backs.
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[edit] Family
- Hundreds of unnamed children (through Leela)
- Amy Wong - Kif's Fonfon Ru, or wife, and smizmar (see Kif-Amy relationship for more info)
- Mr. and Mrs. Kroker - parents
- Amy's entire family through Fonfon Rubok
- At least one sister was briefly seen in "Six Characters in Search of a Story" (US#014) .
[edit] Additional Info
[edit] Catchphrase
- Kif's most notable word (or in this case, noise) would be his trademark sigh. Usually used when confronted with the ineptitude of his superior, Zapp Brannigan.
[edit] Trivia
- Although Kif is somewhat like an amphibian, he is apparently capable of growing stubble, as seen in "Brannigan, Begin Again".
- Has no bones - is supported by a system of fluid filled bladders.
- Can walk on walls and ceilings.
- Has three nipples, as seen in "Amazon Women in the Mood".
- Has a camouflage reflex which turns him almost transparent.
- He loses control of this reflex when he becomes nervous.
- Is actually a highly competent crewman, as evidenced during his brief stint with Planet Express.
- Maurice LaMarche stated that Kif's voice is a combination of Jon Lovitz and Truman Capote.
- Is a skilled combatant, as seen in "Three Hundred Big Boys" when he hits two spiders with a giant double-headed fly swat.
- Is a great karaoke singer - in particular "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", due to his time in the Duke Boys' Chorus.
- Is already dead twice and has been ressurected by Yivo and the birthing machine
- When he is really sick and/or has hangover, he actually becomes liquid.
- He is a good yet unusual breakdancer.
[edit] Quotes
Kif: Dear Diary, I just made love for the second time...
Kif: It is not uncharted, you lost the chart!
Zapp: Kif, show them the medal I won.
Kif: [sigh]
Kif: Use a brush, you dunderhead! And mix these mixed nuts. I see two almonds touching!
