Pencil sharpeners are so hot right now. That's just beyond debate. The only thing debatable is whether pencil sharpeners are the Pogs of Gen-Y or the Ke$ha of Gen-Z. In either case, Futurama knows what's up, so they keenly included a pencil sharpener bit in the sixth episode of the new season. You can see for yourself in these storyboards from the episode. (Click to enlarge)

More storyboards below.

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The one-hour season premiere of Futurama airs Thursday, June 24 at 10pm / 9c.