Three Body Problem and Futurama

Does anyone remember this episode from Futurama? Futurama, Season 1, episode 7, intro

The natives of this planet refer to themselves as trisolarans. They are entirely composed of water and their planet has 3 suns. It's season 1 episode 7, if anyone wants to look up the entire episode.

Just wondering if this episode was in any way inspired by the book. Or just an interesting coincidence.