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Stux: I think this change needs to be more explicitly stated

2025-11-26T00:07:25Z

I think this change needs to be more explicitly stated

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	*The music for "Different Town" was performed by [[They Might Be Giants]] especially for [[homestarrunner.com]]. However, the lyrics were written by [[The Brothers Chaps]].		*The music for "Different Town" was performed by [[They Might Be Giants]] especially for [[homestarrunner.com]]. However, the lyrics were written by [[The Brothers Chaps]].
	*Although Strong Bad's imagination is by no means part of continuity, this is the first time that the Poopsmith is seen speaking (ignoring [[The King of Town DVD Storyboards]] and the hiss in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]).		*Although Strong Bad's imagination is by no means part of continuity, this is the first time that the Poopsmith is seen speaking (ignoring [[The King of Town DVD Storyboards]] and the hiss in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]).
-	*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#BAAL\|BAAL]]".	+	*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads ''[[Floppy Disk Container#BAAL\|BAAL]]''.
		+	**The label was changed to ''[[Floppy Disk Container#manhunter_new_york\|Manhunter: New York]]'' on the DVD and YouTube versions.
	*This toon has a [[nondescript noun]] ("Place").		*This toon has a [[nondescript noun]] ("Place").
	*This is the first time since [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] that Homestar is seen in his normal attire but without his star.		*This is the first time since [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] that Homestar is seen in his normal attire but without his star.
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	*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.		*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.
	*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.		*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.
-	*The ~~floppy disk container reads~~ ''~~{{w~~\|Manhunter: New York}}''~~, which also appeared in [[Arcade Game]] and [[caper]]~~.	+	*The label was changed to ''[[Floppy Disk Container#manhunter_new_york\|Manhunter: New York]]''.
	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.		*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

141.157.238.81: All this time and nobody noticed? Weird.

2025-11-25T18:00:39Z

All this time and nobody noticed? Weird.

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	*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.		*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.
	*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.		*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.
		+	*The floppy disk container reads ''{{w\|Manhunter: New York}}'', which also appeared in [[Arcade Game]] and [[caper]].
	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.		*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

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	'''MATT:''' Poor guy.		'''MATT:''' Poor guy.
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-	~~===Goofs===~~
-	*Matt incorrectly identifies the game in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] as ''{{w\|Manhunter: New York}}''. It is actually ''{{w\|Baal (video game)\|BAAL}}''. The game ''Manhunter: New York'' appeared in the Floppy Disk container in [[Arcade Game]] and [[caper]].

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Keegster2: /* Goofs */ Where'd you get the "of" from?

2025-08-30T02:28:49Z

Goofs: Where'd you get the "of" from?

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	===Goofs===		===Goofs===
-	*Matt incorrectly identifies the game in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] as "Manhunter of New York." It is actually "BAAL." The game "Manhunter of New York" appeared in the Floppy Disk container in [[Arcade Game]] and [[caper]].	+	*Matt incorrectly identifies the game in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] as ''{{w\|Manhunter: New York}}''. It is actually ''{{w\|Baal (video game)\|BAAL}}''. The game ''Manhunter: New York'' appeared in the Floppy Disk container in [[Arcade Game]] and [[caper]].

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ Such a hairdo was worn by any number of blond 80s rock guitarists

2024-04-11T16:58:00Z

Real-World References: Such a hairdo was worn by any number of blond 80s rock guitarists

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	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.		*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.
	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.		*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.
-	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to {{w\|Heart (band)\|Heart}} guitarist {{w\|Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson}}.
	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.		*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.
	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.		*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.

Stux: /* Real-World References / templates+Sadly,404 redirects bury good archive links.Gotta first look at the index: https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_[...]

2023-09-15T14:05:40Z

Real-World References: templates+Sadly,404 redirects bury good archive links.Gotta first look at the index: https://web.archive.org/web/20230000000000*/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_[...]

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*The rhythm of Strong Bad's email song is taken from the They Might Be Giants song "[[TMBW:Ana Ng\|Ana Ng]]" ~~–~~ the first time is the same as the rhythm part under the verse, and the second time is this and the vocal rhythm mixed together.	+	*The rhythm of Strong Bad's email song is taken from the They Might Be Giants song "[[TMBW:Ana Ng\|Ana Ng]]" {{-}} the first time is the same as the rhythm part under the verse, and the second time is this and the vocal rhythm mixed together.
-	*The "~~[[Wikipedia:~~American Basketball Association\|ABA]] Basketball" is indeed red, white, and blue instead of the ~~[[Wikipedia:~~National Basketball Association\|NBA]] orange.	+	*The "{{w\|American Basketball Association\|ABA}} Basketball" is indeed red, white, and blue instead of the {{w\|National Basketball Association\|NBA}} orange.
-	*"Bubo" was the name of the clockwork owl in the film ''~~[[IMDB:tt0082186~~\|Clash of the Titans]]'', later featured as an avatar on [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. Strong Sad was dressed as Calibos, the villain of that movie. Both Bubo and Calibos were [[Stop Motion\|animated]] by ~~[[Wikipedia:Ray Harryhausen~~\|Ray Harryhausen]], whose work was also referenced in [[redesign]].	+	*"Bubo" was the name of the clockwork owl in the film ''{{w\|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)\|Clash of the Titans}}'', later featured as an avatar on [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. Strong Sad was dressed as Calibos, the villain of that movie. Both Bubo and Calibos were [[Stop Motion\|animated]] by {{w\|Ray Harryhausen}}, whose work was also referenced in [[redesign]].
-	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: ~~[[Wikipedia:Volkswagen~~\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".	+	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: {{w\|Volkswagen}}. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".
-	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of ~~[[Wikipedia:DeVry University~~\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".	+	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of {{w\|DeVry University}} and the word "debris".
-	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is ~~[[Wikipedia:~~George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s "Mom" guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Dokken\|Dokken]].	+	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.
-	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.	+	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.
-	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].	+	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to {{w\|Heart (band)\|Heart}} guitarist {{w\|Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson}}.
-	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s ~~[[Wikipedia:Robert Plant~~\|Robert Plant]] and ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Queen (band)\|Queen]]'s ~~[[Wikipedia:Freddie Mercury~~\|Freddie Mercury]].	+	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.
-	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 song and album entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by ~~[[Wikipedia:Paula Abdul~~\|Paula Abdul]].	+	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===

Trott: /* Real-World References */ remove link that no longer hosts the relevant content; there isn't an obvious authoritative replacement; maybe no link is best; someone can google "George Lynch Mom guitar"

2023-09-15T04:46:27Z

Real-World References: remove link that no longer hosts the relevant content; there isn't an obvious authoritative replacement; maybe no link is best; someone can google "George Lynch Mom guitar"

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	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".		*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".
	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of [[Wikipedia:DeVry University\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".		*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of [[Wikipedia:DeVry University\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".
-	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is [[Wikipedia:George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s ~~[http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg~~ "Mom"] guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band [[Wikipedia:Dokken\|Dokken]].	+	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is [[Wikipedia:George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s "Mom" guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band [[Wikipedia:Dokken\|Dokken]].
	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous [[Wikipedia:Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.		*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous [[Wikipedia:Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.
	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist [[Wikipedia:Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].		*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist [[Wikipedia:Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].

Guybrush20X6: /* See Also */

2022-12-26T00:49:22Z

68.252.5.237 at 15:59, 13 November 2022

2022-11-13T15:59:15Z

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	Strong Bad describes how he would make his town different, through song.		Strong Bad describes how he would make his town different, through song.

-	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film\|Strong Bad}}, {{Film\|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film\|Marzipan}}, {{Film\|The Cheat}}, {{Film\|Strong Mad}}, {{Film\|The King of Town}}, {{Film\|Bubs}}, {{Film\|Strong Sad}}, {{Film\|Coach Z}}, {{Film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film\|Pom Pom}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|ABA Basketball Pom Pom]], {{Film\|Homsar}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|Modestly Hot Homsar]] ~~(Silhouette, Easter egg)~~	+	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film\|Strong Bad}}, {{Film\|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film\|Marzipan}}, {{Film\|The Cheat}}, {{Film\|Strong Mad}}, {{Film\|The King of Town}}, {{Film\|Bubs}}, {{Film\|Strong Sad}}, {{Film\|Coach Z}}, {{Film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film\|Pom Pom}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|ABA Basketball Pom Pom]], {{Film\|Homsar}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|Modestly Hot Homsar]]

	'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]], [[The Stick]]/Big Ol' Tree, [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The Athletic Field]]		'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]], [[The Stick]]/Big Ol' Tree, [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The Athletic Field]]

68.252.5.237 at 15:58, 13 November 2022

2022-11-13T15:58:52Z

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	Strong Bad describes how he would make his town different, through song.		Strong Bad describes how he would make his town different, through song.

-	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film\|Strong Bad}}, {{Film\|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film\|Marzipan}}, {{Film\|The Cheat}}, {{Film\|Strong Mad}}, {{Film\|The King of Town}}, {{Film\|Bubs}}, {{Film\|Strong Sad}}, {{Film\|Coach Z}}, {{Film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film\|Pom Pom}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|ABA Basketball Pom Pom]], {{Film\|Homsar}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|Modestly Hot Homsar]]	+	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film\|Strong Bad}}, {{Film\|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film\|Marzipan}}, {{Film\|The Cheat}}, {{Film\|Strong Mad}}, {{Film\|The King of Town}}, {{Film\|Bubs}}, {{Film\|Strong Sad}}, {{Film\|Coach Z}}, {{Film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film\|Pom Pom}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|ABA Basketball Pom Pom]], {{Film\|Homsar}}, [[Different Town Character Variations\|Modestly Hot Homsar]] (Silhouette, Easter egg)

	'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]], [[The Stick]]/Big Ol' Tree, [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The Athletic Field]]		'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]], [[The Stick]]/Big Ol' Tree, [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The Athletic Field]]

68.252.5.237 at 15:49, 13 November 2022

2022-11-13T15:49:06Z

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	*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.		*The Eh! Steven Easter egg is viewable using the angle button on the DVD remote.
	*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.		*The download link for Different Town has been disabled for obvious reasons.
-	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch ~~your~~ DVD player's audio language selection while watching.	+	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary, as well as the ''original'' version of the Different Town song, as sung by John Linnell. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

	=== Commentary Transcript ===		=== Commentary Transcript ===

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	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.		*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.
	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.		*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.
-	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to {{w\|Heart (band)\|Heart}} guitarist {{w\|Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson}}.
	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.		*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.
	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.		*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*The rhythm of Strong Bad's email song is taken from the They Might Be Giants song "[[TMBW:Ana Ng\|Ana Ng]]" ~~–~~ the first time is the same as the rhythm part under the verse, and the second time is this and the vocal rhythm mixed together.	+	*The rhythm of Strong Bad's email song is taken from the They Might Be Giants song "[[TMBW:Ana Ng\|Ana Ng]]" {{-}} the first time is the same as the rhythm part under the verse, and the second time is this and the vocal rhythm mixed together.
-	*The "~~[[Wikipedia:~~American Basketball Association\|ABA]] Basketball" is indeed red, white, and blue instead of the ~~[[Wikipedia:~~National Basketball Association\|NBA]] orange.	+	*The "{{w\|American Basketball Association\|ABA}} Basketball" is indeed red, white, and blue instead of the {{w\|National Basketball Association\|NBA}} orange.
-	*"Bubo" was the name of the clockwork owl in the film ''~~[[IMDB:tt0082186~~\|Clash of the Titans]]'', later featured as an avatar on [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. Strong Sad was dressed as Calibos, the villain of that movie. Both Bubo and Calibos were [[Stop Motion\|animated]] by ~~[[Wikipedia:Ray Harryhausen~~\|Ray Harryhausen]], whose work was also referenced in [[redesign]].	+	*"Bubo" was the name of the clockwork owl in the film ''{{w\|Clash of the Titans (1981 film)\|Clash of the Titans}}'', later featured as an avatar on [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. Strong Sad was dressed as Calibos, the villain of that movie. Both Bubo and Calibos were [[Stop Motion\|animated]] by {{w\|Ray Harryhausen}}, whose work was also referenced in [[redesign]].
-	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: ~~[[Wikipedia:Volkswagen~~\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".	+	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: {{w\|Volkswagen}}. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".
-	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of ~~[[Wikipedia:DeVry University~~\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".	+	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of {{w\|DeVry University}} and the word "debris".
-	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is ~~[[Wikipedia:~~George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s "Mom" guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Dokken\|Dokken]].	+	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is {{w\|George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch}}'s [https://web.archive.org/web/20051211013436/http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg "Mom" guitar], the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band {{w\|Dokken\|Dokken}}.
-	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.	+	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous {{w\|Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps}}, which feature similar styling and font.
-	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].	+	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to {{w\|Heart (band)\|Heart}} guitarist {{w\|Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson}}.
-	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s ~~[[Wikipedia:Robert Plant~~\|Robert Plant]] and ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Queen (band)\|Queen]]'s ~~[[Wikipedia:Freddie Mercury~~\|Freddie Mercury]].	+	*Strong Bad's outfit during the "And this little weirdo" sequence is similar to outfits worn by many glam-rock musicians, such as [[Led Zeppelin]]'s {{w\|Robert Plant}} and {{w\|Queen (band)\|Queen}}'s {{w\|Freddie Mercury}}.
-	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 song and album entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by ~~[[Wikipedia:Paula Abdul~~\|Paula Abdul]].	+	*Homsar says, "I'm forever your girl," a quote from the 1989 {{w\|Forever Your Girl (song)\|song}} and {{w\|Forever Your Girl\|album}} entitled "[http://www.lyricsdepot.com/paula-abdul/forever-your-girl.html Forever Your Girl]" by {{w\|Paula Abdul}}.

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===

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	*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".		*"Wolksvagen" is a play on words of the German automobile manufacturer: [[Wikipedia:Volkswagen\|Volkswagen]]. The funny pronunciation comes from the fact that the two letters are reversed from the normal abbreviation, VW. In German, the name is pronounced "'''F'''olks'''v'''agen".
	*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of [[Wikipedia:DeVry University\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".		*The board behind Homestar says "[[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]]" and "DeBry", which is a parody of [[Wikipedia:DeVry University\|DeVry University]] and the word "debris".
-	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is [[Wikipedia:George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s ~~[http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_george_lynch03.jpg~~ "Mom"] guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band [[Wikipedia:Dokken\|Dokken]].	+	*The guitar Marzipan is playing is [[Wikipedia:George Lynch (musician)\|George Lynch]]'s "Mom" guitar, the one he used during his years with the '80s metal band [[Wikipedia:Dokken\|Dokken]].
	*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous [[Wikipedia:Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.		*The "Marzipan" amps are a play on the ubiquitous [[Wikipedia:Marshall Amplification\|Marshall Amps]], which feature similar styling and font.
	*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist [[Wikipedia:Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].		*Marzipan's blond hairdo may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Heart (band)\|Heart]] guitarist [[Wikipedia:Nancy Wilson (guitarist)\|Nancy Wilson]].

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	*The [[Different Town Chord Progression\|chord progression]] for the song.		*The [[Different Town Chord Progression\|chord progression]] for the song.
	*[[tmbw:Different Town\|Different Town]] on This Might Be A Wiki.		*[[tmbw:Different Town\|Different Town]] on This Might Be A Wiki.
		+	*[[Different Town Character Variations]]

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