World Cinema Early Drafts Of Futurama Had A Very Different Purpose For Bender Bender Bending Rodríguez is Futurama's resident slacker, but he almost served a greater purpose on the Planet Express. SHARE ON: admin — October 15, 2023 Bender Bending Rodríguez is Futurama's resident slacker, but he almost served a greater purpose on the Planet Express.