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Fry, of all the friends I've had, you're the first.
— Bender · Futurama
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The opening sounds as though it will rank Fry among the speaker’s friends. Calling him the first changes the comparison into a matter of sequence instead. The turn gives friendship a surprisingly narrow measure, while leaving the listener to reconsider what kind of tribute was being prepared.
Context reviewed