>>84622146It's as artificial as the writers make it.
Just look at OP. Futurama is consistent comedy yet their emotional punches are legendary.
-Seymour
-Luck of the Fryrish
-Time Keeps on Slipping
-Devil's Hands are Idle Playthings
Incredible emotional moments! But from the same series I think you can see that if done poorly or with no proper build up it is hollow, like you say. I think Lethal Inspection's ending was way too artificial, especially since Bender and Hermes had virtually no relationship over the course of the series. The musical choice was pretty jarring too because it is very difficult to associate innocence and preciousness with Bender.
