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[[Image:sbemail107.PNG|thumb|"...Which says he's a 43-year old Scandinavian miner named Ilko Skevüld."]]
[[Image:sbemail107.PNG|thumb|"...Which says he's a 43-year old Scandinavian miner named Ilko Skevüld."]]
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Anyways, where were we? Oh yeah, Cheatday. ''{begins typing his response}'' So, nobody knows exactly when The Cheat's Cheatday is, so we celebrate it on the only day we know for sure it isn't. And that's the date of birth on his fake I.D.
'''STRONG BAD:''' Anyways, where were we? Oh yeah, Cheatday. ''{begins typing his response}'' So, nobody knows exactly when The Cheat's Cheatday is, so we celebrate it on the only day we know for sure it isn't. And that's the date of birth on his fake I.D.
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''{A fake identification card appears, titled "SCANDINAVIAN FAKE I.D.", giving a name of Ilko Skevüld, date of birth of 4/18/1961, height of 6-9, weight of 293, and a type of "Miner". A profile view of a man whose hair vaguely resembles The Cheat with a swirly chin, an underbite and The Cheat-type eyes is featured. The card is signed with Ilko's name.}''
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''{A fake identification card appears, titled "SCANDINAVIAN FAKE I.D.," giving a name of Ilko Skevüld, date of birth of 4/18/1961, height of 6-9, weight of 293, and a type of "Miner." A profile view of a man whose hair vaguely resembles The Cheat with a swirly chin, an underbite and The Cheat-type eyes is featured. The card is signed with Ilko's name.}''
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{still typing}'' Which says he's a 43-year-old Scandinavian miner named Ilko Skevüld. The festivities usually begin when{{--}}
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{still typing}'' Which says he's a 43-year-old Scandinavian miner named Ilko Skevüld. The festivities usually begin when—
''{Cut to Strong Bad sleeping on couch}''  
''{Cut to Strong Bad sleeping on couch}''  
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' {{--}}The Cheat wakes me up around the crack o' noon, and I'll sing him the Date of Birth song.
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' —The Cheat wakes me up around the crack o' noon, and I'll sing him the Date of Birth song.
'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{pokes Strong Bad and making The Cheat noises}''
'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{pokes Strong Bad and making The Cheat noises}''
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''{The Potate bag falls off Strong Bad's head and lands out of sight. Bubs appears from behind the couch, playing a keytar.}''
''{The Potate bag falls off Strong Bad's head and lands out of sight. Bubs appears from behind the couch, playing a keytar.}''
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Now, get upstairs{{--}}unh! And fix me some breakfast.
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Now, get upstairs—unh! And fix me some breakfast.
''(Bubs breaks off into a solo. Strong Bad and The Cheat lean in angrily.)''
''(Bubs breaks off into a solo. Strong Bad and The Cheat lean in angrily.)''
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'''BUBS:''' Hey, that's a good jam! We should cut a{{--}}
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'''BUBS:''' Hey, that's a good jam! We should cut a—
'''STRONG BAD:''' Get outta here, kid!
'''STRONG BAD:''' Get outta here, kid!
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*The name "Mike Control" is a form of "Mic Control", or "Microphone Control". The term is a backcronym for MC, which was formally [[Wikipedia:Master of Ceremonies|Master of Ceremonies]]. "Microphone Controle" came to be first used in rap music during the 1970s and 1980s. Strong Bad's incantation is rhythmically similar to a section of the [[Wikipedia:Beastie Boys|Beastie Boys]]' song "Jimmy James" from their ''Check Your Head'' album.
*The name "Mike Control" is a form of "Mic Control", or "Microphone Control". The term is a backcronym for MC, which was formally [[Wikipedia:Master of Ceremonies|Master of Ceremonies]]. "Microphone Controle" came to be first used in rap music during the 1970s and 1980s. Strong Bad's incantation is rhythmically similar to a section of the [[Wikipedia:Beastie Boys|Beastie Boys]]' song "Jimmy James" from their ''Check Your Head'' album.
*[[Wikipedia:Pneumoconiosis#Black lung disease|Black lung disease]] is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of coal dust. It is also similar to the result of long-term [[smoking]].
*[[Wikipedia:Pneumoconiosis#Black lung disease|Black lung disease]] is a lung condition caused by the inhalation of coal dust. It is also similar to the result of long-term [[smoking]].
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**It was suggested in [[Where's The Cheat?]] that The Cheat is a smoker.
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**It was revealed in [[Where's The Cheat?]] that The Cheat is a smoker.
*The [[Wikipedia:Keytar|Keytar]] ('''Key'''board + Gui'''tar''') is the name given to the musical keyboard synthesizer that is fashioned into the shape of a guitar. It is also known as a Gui-Board ('''Gui'''tar + Key'''board''').
*The [[Wikipedia:Keytar|Keytar]] ('''Key'''board + Gui'''tar''') is the name given to the musical keyboard synthesizer that is fashioned into the shape of a guitar. It is also known as a Gui-Board ('''Gui'''tar + Key'''board''').
*''[[Internet Slang|Teh]]'' is a common misspelling of ''the'', a mistake often made by typing too quickly. The mistake is common enough that most word processors have an automatic fix to spot instances of teh. The Compy 386 obviously doesn't have one of those. However, the misspelling itself is a staple of [[Wikipedia:Leetspeak|Leetspeak]].
*''[[Internet Slang|Teh]]'' is a common misspelling of ''the'', a mistake often made by typing too quickly. The mistake is common enough that most word processors have an automatic fix to spot instances of teh. The Compy 386 obviously doesn't have one of those. However, the misspelling itself is a staple of [[Wikipedia:Leetspeak|Leetspeak]].
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*Two of the three emails that The Cheat answers regard topics that [[The Brothers Chaps]] would later say are in their top five [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Pre-animation Process - 4:05 p.m.|commonly sent emails that will likely not be answered]] ([[Parents]] and [[Draw Trogdor Again]]).
*Two of the three emails that The Cheat answers regard topics that [[The Brothers Chaps]] would later say are in their top five [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Pre-animation Process - 4:05 p.m.|commonly sent emails that will likely not be answered]] ([[Parents]] and [[Draw Trogdor Again]]).
*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#bushido|bushido]]".
*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#bushido|bushido]]".
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*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad divulges the mysteries surrounding the Cheat's birthday."
 
===Remarks===
===Remarks===
*The [[Strong Bad Main Page]] refers to The Cheat's Cheatday party as his "birthday party".
*The [[Strong Bad Main Page]] refers to The Cheat's Cheatday party as his "birthday party".
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*The ID blatantly reads "SCANDINAVIAN FAKE ID". By displaying that the ID is fake and out-of-state, it defeats the purpose of having an ID.
 
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*The ID card says Ilko's birthday is April 18, yet this email was released on July 5 and The Cheat answering emails is not presented as a flashback.
 
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*According to his ID, Ilko Skevüld is 6'9" and weighs 293 pounds. According to [[Where's The Cheat?]], The Cheat is 1'2" and weighs 18 pounds.
 
*It's possible that Ilko being a "miner" is a play on the purpose of the fake ID (an attempt to persuade people that The Cheat ''isn't'' a [[wikipedia:Minor (law)|minor]]).
*It's possible that Ilko being a "miner" is a play on the purpose of the fake ID (an attempt to persuade people that The Cheat ''isn't'' a [[wikipedia:Minor (law)|minor]]).
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*The Ilko Easter egg can be clicked on after clicking on the floppy disk Easter egg.
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*You can still click on the Ilko Easter egg after you've clicked on the floppy disk Easter egg.
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*The ID card says Ilko's birthday is April 18, yet this email was released on July 5 and The Cheat answering emails is not presented as a flashback.
*Even though the [[Potate]] bag appears to be sitting on top of Strong Bad's head (it doesn't seem to be attached or stuck in any way), it manages to not fall off, even though Strong Bad is moving his head a lot while singing.
*Even though the [[Potate]] bag appears to be sitting on top of Strong Bad's head (it doesn't seem to be attached or stuck in any way), it manages to not fall off, even though Strong Bad is moving his head a lot while singing.
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*The custom of The Cheat answering emails is truly a special one indeed, since it is said that he never answers them in [[huttah!]].
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*In [[Sketchbook (video)]], an unused The Cheat email can be seen:
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*The Cheat's fake ID does not list a gender.
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*In the [[Sketchbook (video)|DVD Sketchbook]], an unused The Cheat email can be seen:
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<blockquote>
Dear SB,<br>
Dear SB,<br>
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-Deb Stein
-Deb Stein
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*The letter "ü" is not typically used in Scandinavian alphabets.
 
===Goofs===
===Goofs===
*While Bubs is in the computer room, part of the dark gray outline of his pants appears outside the green outline of his belt.
*While Bubs is in the computer room, part of the dark gray outline of his pants appears outside the green outline of his belt.
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*Strong Bad types "Scandnavian" as opposed to "Scandinavian" as the fake ID appears in the screen. It can be seen only for a split second on the Compy's screen before Strong Bad clears it.
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*Strong Bad types "scandnavian" as opposed to "scandinavian" as the fake ID appears in the screen. It can be seen only for a split second on the Compy's screen before Strong Bad clears it.
===Inside References===
===Inside References===
*The "[[Potate]]" bag is from [[morning routine]].
*The "[[Potate]]" bag is from [[morning routine]].
*This is another instance of Strong Bad's [[couch mumbling]].
*This is another instance of Strong Bad's [[couch mumbling]].
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*This is the first appearance of [[Bubs's Keytar]]. The song mentions [[Bubs' Napkins]] and [[jam]]s.
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*The custom of The Cheat answering emails is truly a special one indeed, since it is said that he never answers them in [[huttah!]].
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*This is the first appearance of [[Bubs's Keytar]].
*Strong Bad's "Mike Control" song and the "Date of Birth" song become [[musical moments]].
*Strong Bad's "Mike Control" song and the "Date of Birth" song become [[musical moments]].
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*The Cheat uses a [[pickaxe]] to play mining games.
 
===Real-World References===
===Real-World References===
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*The game [[Strong Bad]] mentions in his sleep is [[Wikipedia:Super Contra|''Super Contra'']], a notoriously difficult sidescrolling shooter arcade game. It was released on the [[Nintendo|NES]] under the title ''Super C''.   
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*The game [[Strong Bad]] says in his sleep is [[Wikipedia:Super Contra|''Super Contra'']], a notoriously difficult sidescrolling shooter arcade game. It was released on the [[Nintendo|NES]] under the title ''Super C''.   
*The ringing Ilko head may be a reference to Mr. Machine, a popular toy made by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1960. Mr. Machine was a wind up  'man' who would walk, open, and close his mouth while a bell rung in his stomach.
*The ringing Ilko head may be a reference to Mr. Machine, a popular toy made by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1960. Mr. Machine was a wind up  'man' who would walk, open, and close his mouth while a bell rung in his stomach.
*The Ilko head may also be a reference to an Easter egg in the Nintendo 64 game Cruisin' USA. A player had to achieve a "Hot Time" on any stage. After entering their initials, the player would scroll down to the  bottom  of the screen, then hold Left on the analog stick for about 35 seconds. A head of similar characteristics would roll across the conveyer belt. The ringing noise heard in this toon is the same as the ringing noise made by the rollers on the conveyor belt.
*The Ilko head may also be a reference to an Easter egg in the Nintendo 64 game Cruisin' USA. A player had to achieve a "Hot Time" on any stage. After entering their initials, the player would scroll down to the  bottom  of the screen, then hold Left on the analog stick for about 35 seconds. A head of similar characteristics would roll across the conveyer belt. The ringing noise heard in this toon is the same as the ringing noise made by the rollers on the conveyor belt.
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*In [[narrator]], Bubs and Coach Z again argue about a napkin.
*In [[narrator]], Bubs and Coach Z again argue about a napkin.
*A keytar is later seen in [[coloring]].
*A keytar is later seen in [[coloring]].
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*Strong Bad wears a mining helmet again in [[Ever and More]].
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*Strong Bad wears a mining helmet again in [[Ever and More!]].
*The Two-o Duo later show up for a "once-in-a-lifetime reunion performance" in [[Baddest of the Bands]].
*The Two-o Duo later show up for a "once-in-a-lifetime reunion performance" in [[Baddest of the Bands]].
*Strong Bad apparently shows a picture of his parents in [[the chair]], although the picture is never actually seen.
*Strong Bad apparently shows a picture of his parents in [[the chair]], although the picture is never actually seen.
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*Strong Mad again declares "I WIN" after a non-activity in [[Social Media Crap Compilation 3|Strong Mad vs Wind Up Drinks]].
 
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*The Cheat's "WaitreID" in [[Dangeresque Roomisode 3]] is "ILKO418," referencing Ilko Skevüld and his birthday.
 
==DVD Version==
==DVD Version==
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*Though the interior of the case shows the email's name as "Cheatday", the DVD menu lists the title as "Cheat Day".
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*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch your DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
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*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
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===Commentary Transcript===
===Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Marzipan]])
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Marzipan]])
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'''MARZIPAN:''' I think he's in the bathroom.
'''MARZIPAN:''' I think he's in the bathroom.
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'''MIKE:''' Ohhhh. So, uh, what the{{--}} have you seen this email?
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'''MIKE:''' Ohhhh. So, uh, what the&mdash; have you seen this email?
'''MARZIPAN:''' No, I try not to watch the emails.
'''MARZIPAN:''' No, I try not to watch the emails.
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'''MIKE:''' Why?
'''MIKE:''' Why?
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'''MARZIPAN:''' Because...I don't know. I just{{--}} they make me sad.
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'''MARZIPAN:''' Because...I don't know. I just&mdash; they make me sad.
'''MIKE:''' Yeah.
'''MIKE:''' Yeah.
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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[[Category:Holiday Toons]][[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]]
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[[Category:Holiday Toons]][[Category:Emails With DVD Commentary]]
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