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142.160.203.15: /* Commentary Transcript */

2024-06-01T02:47:00Z

Commentary Transcript

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	'''MIKE:''' All right. Oh, Strong Sad's in this one, I didn't even think about it.		'''MIKE:''' All right. Oh, Strong Sad's in this one, I didn't even think about it.

-	'''STRONG SAD:''' I ''am'' in ~~the~~ one, Mike.	+	'''STRONG SAD:''' I ''am'' in this one, Mike.

	'''MIKE:''' This is{{--}} You're pretty good in this. Did you actually do the voice?		'''MIKE:''' This is{{--}} You're pretty good in this. Did you actually do the voice?

RickTommy: /* Fun Facts */ and I quote: "The link is to the noun, not the possessive, and shouldn't be linked as though it were"

2024-01-16T00:32:21Z

Fun Facts: and I quote: "The link is to the noun, not the possessive, and shouldn't be linked as though it were"

Stux: /* Real-World References */ having the 's inside the link looks better

2024-01-15T16:47:43Z

Real-World References: having the 's inside the link looks better

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly}}'s (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.	+	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly\|Dick Dastardly's}} (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.
	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.		*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.
	* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".		* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".

Stux: /* Real-World References */ Sorry but the test message has nothing to do with the game show; also update wp, imdb and other links

2024-01-15T16:38:34Z

Real-World References: Sorry but the test message has nothing to do with the game show; also update wp, imdb and other links

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*"Drat and double drat!" was ~~[[Wikipedia:Dick Dastardly~~\|Dick Dastardly's]] (''~~[[Wikipedia:Wacky Races~~\|Wacky Races]]'' and ''~~[[Wikipedia:Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines~~\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines]]'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.	+	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly}}'s (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.
-	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author ~~[[Wikipedia:Leo Tolstoy~~\|Leo Tolstoy]] and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''~~[[Wikipedia:Toy Story 2~~\|Toy Story 2]]''.	+	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.
	* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".		* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".
-	*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and ~~[http://www.pri.org~~ PRI], Public Radio International.	+	*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and PRI, {{w\|Public Radio International}}.
	*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.		*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.
-	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the ~~[http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/~~ UN Secretary-General] and the ~~[http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/~~ UN Security Council].	+	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the {{w\|Secretary-General of the United Nations\|UN Secretary-General}} and the {{w\|United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council}}.
-	*The voice-over telling the viewer what the test phrase is is a reference to the game show ''[[Wikipedia:Password (American game show)\|Password]]'' where a voice-over would announce to the viewers (but not the contestants) what the password or answer was.	+	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for {{w\|sturgeon}}, a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''{{w\|WKRP in Cincinnati}}'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".
-	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for ~~[[Wikipedia:Sturgeon~~\|sturgeon]], a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''~~[[IMDb:tt0077097~~\|WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".	+	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the {{w\|Terrytoons}} cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].
-	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the ~~[[Wikipedia:Terrytoons~~\|Terrytoons]] cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].	+	*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to {{w\|Tarzan}}.
-	*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:Tarzan~~\|Tarzan]].	+	*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the {{w\|National Public Radio}} program ''{{w\|All Things Considered}}''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.
-	*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the ~~[http://www.npr.org~~ National Public Radio] program ''~~[[Wikipedia:All Things Considered~~\|All Things Considered]]''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.	+
	*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).		*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).
-	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''~~[[Wikipedia:Frasier~~\|Frasier]]'' is a radio psychiatrist.	+	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''{{w\|Frasier}}'' is a radio psychiatrist.
	<!-- Please, please, PLEASE do not add that "that's the way the cookie crumbles" is Bruce Almighty's closing catchphrase. It's been declined from STUFF. -->		<!-- Please, please, PLEASE do not add that "that's the way the cookie crumbles" is Bruce Almighty's closing catchphrase. It's been declined from STUFF. -->

173.94.9.191: /* Real-World References */

2024-01-15T16:24:46Z

Real-World References

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	*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.		*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.
	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the [http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/ UN Secretary-General] and the [http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/ UN Security Council].		*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the [http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/ UN Secretary-General] and the [http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/ UN Security Council].
-	*The voice-over telling the viewer what the test phrase is is a reference to the game show ''[[Wikipedia:Password (game)\|Password]]'' where a voice-over would announce to the viewers (but not the contestants) what the password or answer was.	+	*The voice-over telling the viewer what the test phrase is is a reference to the game show ''[[Wikipedia:Password (American game show)\|Password]]'' where a voice-over would announce to the viewers (but not the contestants) what the password or answer was.
	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for [[Wikipedia:Sturgeon\|sturgeon]], a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''[[IMDb:tt0077097\|WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".		*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for [[Wikipedia:Sturgeon\|sturgeon]], a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''[[IMDb:tt0077097\|WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".
	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Terrytoons\|Terrytoons]] cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].		*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Terrytoons\|Terrytoons]] cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].

The Knights Who Say Ni: this is what was typed

2023-02-07T01:04:07Z

this is what was typed

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	''{A poster for "[[The am morning "CRUDE" crew\|The am morning 'CRUDE' crew]]" with two Strong Bad-like hosts appears onscreen.}''		''{A poster for "[[The am morning "CRUDE" crew\|The am morning 'CRUDE' crew]]" with two Strong Bad-like hosts appears onscreen.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, these guys are like bad stand up comics that you can't heckle. Or jeckle. Or throw highball glasses at.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oooh, these guys are like bad stand up comics that you can't heckle. Or jeckle. Or throw highball glasses at.

	''{Cut to a [[clock radio]]. The clock radio reads 6:59 AM and it is dark in the room, but when the clock switches to 7:00, the lights and radio turn on.}''		''{Cut to a [[clock radio]]. The clock radio reads 6:59 AM and it is dark in the room, but when the clock switches to 7:00, the lights and radio turn on.}''

HoveringSombrero: /* Transcript */ sounds more like an oh

2023-02-06T23:50:08Z

Transcript: sounds more like an oh

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	''{A poster for "[[The am morning "CRUDE" crew\|The am morning 'CRUDE' crew]]" with two Strong Bad-like hosts appears onscreen.}''		''{A poster for "[[The am morning "CRUDE" crew\|The am morning 'CRUDE' crew]]" with two Strong Bad-like hosts appears onscreen.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~Oooh~~, these guys are like bad stand up comics that you can't heckle. Or jeckle. Or throw highball glasses at.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, these guys are like bad stand up comics that you can't heckle. Or jeckle. Or throw highball glasses at.

	''{Cut to a [[clock radio]]. The clock radio reads 6:59 AM and it is dark in the room, but when the clock switches to 7:00, the lights and radio turn on.}''		''{Cut to a [[clock radio]]. The clock radio reads 6:59 AM and it is dark in the room, but when the clock switches to 7:00, the lights and radio turn on.}''

HoveringSombrero: /* DVD Version */

2022-11-27T22:55:23Z

DVD Version

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	== DVD Version ==		== DVD Version ==
	*If the angle is changed (to view the mid-toon Easter eggs), Strong Sad's shirt has both sleeves in this version.		*If the angle is changed (to view the mid-toon Easter eggs), Strong Sad's shirt has both sleeves in this version.
-	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary~~. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.~~	+	{{commentary\|email=true}}
	=== Commentary Transcript ===		=== Commentary Transcript ===
	('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Strong Sad]], Mike's Strong Sad)		('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Strong Sad]], Mike's Strong Sad)

68.252.5.237 at 22:30, 13 November 2022

2022-11-13T22:30:16Z

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	* Click on Strong Sad's stomach while he does the radio voice (more specifically, when he says "The Sturge") to see him wearing a T-shirt from WA3D FM "[[The Sturge]]".		* Click on Strong Sad's stomach while he does the radio voice (more specifically, when he says "The Sturge") to see him wearing a T-shirt from WA3D FM "[[The Sturge]]".
	*Click on "[[The Fish was Delish and it made Quite a Dish\|The fish was delish, and it made quite a dish]]" to show a [[Dr. Seuss]]-style children's book of the same name by [[Leomard Sportsinterviews#Crazy Prof. Sportsinterviews\|Crazy Prof. Sportsinterviews]].		*Click on "[[The Fish was Delish and it made Quite a Dish\|The fish was delish, and it made quite a dish]]" to show a [[Dr. Seuss]]-style children's book of the same name by [[Leomard Sportsinterviews#Crazy Prof. Sportsinterviews\|Crazy Prof. Sportsinterviews]].
-	**After the test sentence disappears, ~~you can still click~~ where it was to show the children's book.	+	**After the test sentence disappears, where it was can still be clicked on to show the children's book.
	* Click on "coozies, frisbees, or bottle openers" after The Paper comes down to see them. The coozie is blue and says, "[[Radio Stations and Shows\|WSBD]] The Voice of [[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]] 89.3 'Several Dozen Listeners'". The frisbee is white and says, "The Sturge numbitty 902 WA3D FM". The bottle opener is red and says, "Smooooooth 'n smarmy".		* Click on "coozies, frisbees, or bottle openers" after The Paper comes down to see them. The coozie is blue and says, "[[Radio Stations and Shows\|WSBD]] The Voice of [[Crazy Go Nuts University\|CGNU]] 89.3 'Several Dozen Listeners'". The frisbee is white and says, "The Sturge numbitty 902 WA3D FM". The bottle opener is red and says, "Smooooooth 'n smarmy".
	* Click on "annoying" after The Paper comes down to see/hear more of Strong Sad's new persona.		* Click on "annoying" after The Paper comes down to see/hear more of Strong Sad's new persona.
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	===Goofs===		===Goofs===
-	*The left sleeve of Strong Sad's radio T-shirt disappears during parts of ~~that~~ Easter egg. If ~~you click~~ on ~~him~~ again, it reappears. (See the image above.)	+	*The left sleeve of Strong Sad's radio T-shirt disappears during parts of the Easter egg. If Strong Sad is clicked on again, it reappears. (See the image above.)

	===Glitches===		===Glitches===
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	== DVD Version ==		== DVD Version ==
	*If the angle is changed (to view the mid-toon Easter eggs), Strong Sad's shirt has both sleeves in this version.		*If the angle is changed (to view the mid-toon Easter eggs), Strong Sad's shirt has both sleeves in this version.
-	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch ~~your~~ DVD player's audio language selection while watching.	+	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
	=== Commentary Transcript ===		=== Commentary Transcript ===
	('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Strong Sad]], Mike's Strong Sad)		('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Strong Sad]], Mike's Strong Sad)

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

2022-11-04T03:31:14Z

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

Show changes

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*"Drat and double drat!" was ~~[[Wikipedia:Dick Dastardly~~\|Dick Dastardly's]] (''~~[[Wikipedia:Wacky Races~~\|Wacky Races]]'' and ''~~[[Wikipedia:Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines~~\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines]]'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.	+	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly}}'s (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timely Strong Bad.
-	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author ~~[[Wikipedia:Leo Tolstoy~~\|Leo Tolstoy]] and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''~~[[Wikipedia:Toy Story 2~~\|Toy Story 2]]''.	+	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.
	* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".		* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".
-	*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and ~~[http://www.pri.org~~ PRI], Public Radio International.	+	*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and PRI, {{w\|Public Radio International}}.
	*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.		*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.
-	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the ~~[http://www.un.org/News/ossg/sg/~~ UN Secretary-General] and the ~~[http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/~~ UN Security Council].	+	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the {{w\|Secretary-General of the United Nations\|UN Secretary-General}} and the {{w\|United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council}}.
-	*The voice-over telling the viewer what the test phrase is is a reference to the game show ''[[Wikipedia:Password (American game show)\|Password]]'' where a voice-over would announce to the viewers (but not the contestants) what the password or answer was.	+	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for {{w\|sturgeon}}, a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''{{w\|WKRP in Cincinnati}}'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".
-	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for ~~[[Wikipedia:Sturgeon~~\|sturgeon]], a large, rare fish and is an obvious spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''~~[[IMDb:tt0077097~~\|WKRP in Cincinnati]]'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".	+	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the {{w\|Terrytoons}} cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].
-	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the ~~[[Wikipedia:Terrytoons~~\|Terrytoons]] cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].	+	*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to {{w\|Tarzan}}.
-	*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:Tarzan~~\|Tarzan]].	+	*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the {{w\|National Public Radio}} program ''{{w\|All Things Considered}}''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.
-	*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the ~~[http://www.npr.org~~ National Public Radio] program ''~~[[Wikipedia:All Things Considered~~\|All Things Considered]]''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.	+
	*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).		*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).
-	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''~~[[Wikipedia:Frasier~~\|Frasier]]'' is a radio psychiatrist.	+	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''{{w\|Frasier}}'' is a radio psychiatrist.
	<!-- Please, please, PLEASE do not add that "that's the way the cookie crumbles" is Bruce Almighty's closing catchphrase. It's been declined from STUFF. -->		<!-- Please, please, PLEASE do not add that "that's the way the cookie crumbles" is Bruce Almighty's closing catchphrase. It's been declined from STUFF. -->

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	*Judging by the [[Wikipedia:North American call sign\|call letters]] of the college radio station, [[Free Country, USA]] must be east of the Mississippi River. Generally, call letters for radio stations in cities east of the Mississippi begin with 'W'. Those to the west begin with 'K'.		*Judging by the [[Wikipedia:North American call sign\|call letters]] of the college radio station, [[Free Country, USA]] must be east of the Mississippi River. Generally, call letters for radio stations in cities east of the Mississippi begin with 'W'. Those to the west begin with 'K'.
	*The station "902 WA3D FM" cannot exist under current [[Wikipedia:Federal Communications Commission\|FCC]] radio regulations. The call sign WA3D is an [[Wikipedia:amateur radio\|amateur radio]] call sign; commercial broadcasters do not use numbers in their call signs. The "902" presumably refers to the 90.2 MHz frequency in the FM broadcast band; however, frequency allocation rules require the last digit to be odd.		*The station "902 WA3D FM" cannot exist under current [[Wikipedia:Federal Communications Commission\|FCC]] radio regulations. The call sign WA3D is an [[Wikipedia:amateur radio\|amateur radio]] call sign; commercial broadcasters do not use numbers in their call signs. The "902" presumably refers to the 90.2 MHz frequency in the FM broadcast band; however, frequency allocation rules require the last digit to be odd.
		+	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''{{w\|Frasier}}'' is a radio psychiatrist.

	===Goofs===		===Goofs===
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	===Glitches===		===Glitches===
-	*"The fish was delish and it made quite a dish" can still be clicked even after the words disappear from the screen, although that may be an intentional extension of the Easter egg's duration so that it ~~could~~ be seen for an adequate amount of time.	+	*"The fish was delish and it made quite a dish" can still be clicked even after the words disappear from the screen, although that may be an intentional extension of the Easter egg's duration so that it can be seen for an adequate amount of time.

	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
	*Strong Mad's reaction to Strong Sad's strange remarks in the Easter egg is extremely similar to his reaction to "parakeet" in [[caffeine]].		*Strong Mad's reaction to Strong Sad's strange remarks in the Easter egg is extremely similar to his reaction to "parakeet" in [[caffeine]].
-	*Strong Sad's calligraphy pen is also featured in his action figure in the Easter egg for [[action figure]], when writing to Strong Bad in [[Strong Bad Is in Jail Cartoon~~]], and when transcribing ''Paradise Lost'' in [[record book~~]].	+	*Strong Sad's calligraphy pen is also featured in his action figure in the Easter egg for [[action figure]] and when writing to Strong Bad in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]].
-	*Strong Sad refers to himself as "The Deathly Pallor," harking back to Coach Z's introduction of Strong Sad in the email [[impression]].	+	*Strong Sad refers to himself as "The Deathly Pallor", harking back to Coach Z's introduction of Strong Sad in the email [[impression]].
	*Right at the very end of the chanting, when Strong Sad presses the play and record buttons on the [[booOOMbox]], one can hear the first two notes of the [[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] theme song, as seen in [[Decemberween Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]].		*Right at the very end of the chanting, when Strong Sad presses the play and record buttons on the [[booOOMbox]], one can hear the first two notes of the [[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] theme song, as seen in [[Decemberween Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]].
	*The [[booOOMbox]] Strong Sad listens to was also seen in [[autobiography]]. However, it had a white record button.		*The [[booOOMbox]] Strong Sad listens to was also seen in [[autobiography]]. However, it had a white record button.
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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly~~\|Dick Dastardly~~'s}} (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-~~Timely~~ Strong Bad.	+	*"Drat and double drat!" was {{w\|Dick Dastardly}}'s (''{{w\|Wacky Races}}'' and ''{{w\|Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines}}'') catchphrase, a character similar to Old-Timey Strong Bad.
	*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.		*Marzipan's book ''Tolstoy Story 2'' is a reference to famous [[Russia]]n author {{w\|Leo Tolstoy}} and also to the [[Disney]]/Pixar film ''{{w\|Toy Story 2}}''.
-	* Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".	+	*Strong Bad's test phrase is an old broadcasting cliché. The phrase has been used to test the levels of the '''F''' and '''SH''' sounds in audio signals for recording, public address and broadcast. When those sounds are too "hot", sounding like intense hisses, the mic can be moved or covered to reduce the "swishiness".
	*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and PRI, {{w\|Public Radio International}}.		*"[[Public Radio Sounds]]" (or "PRS") is a playful combination of [[PBS]], the Public Broadcasting Service, and PRI, {{w\|Public Radio International}}.
	*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.		*Marzipan talking about how she "never got her tote bag" is a reference to how financial donors to PBS usually receive gifts. A tote bag with the PBS logo embroidered on it is probably the most well-known.
	*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the {{w\|Secretary-General of the United Nations\|UN Secretary-General}} and the {{w\|United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council}}.		*The "UN Secretary Council" represents a mix between the {{w\|Secretary-General of the United Nations\|UN Secretary-General}} and the {{w\|United Nations Security Council\|UN Security Council}}.
-	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for {{w\|sturgeon}}, a large, rare fish and is ~~an obvious~~ spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''{{w\|WKRP in Cincinnati}}'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".	+	*Judging by Strong Sad's T-shirt, "The Sturge" is short for {{w\|sturgeon}} {{--}} a large, rare fish {{--}} and is a spoof of radio stations named after animals. For example, ''{{w\|WKRP in Cincinnati}}'' had the mascot "the WKRP Carp".
	*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the {{w\|Terrytoons}} cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].		*"Heckle or jeckle" is a reference to the {{w\|Terrytoons}} cartoon [http://www.toonopedia.com/hekljekl.htm Heckle and Jeckle].
	*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to {{w\|Tarzan}}.		*Strong Bad calling Strong Sad "Greystoke" is a reference to {{w\|Tarzan}}.
	*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the {{w\|National Public Radio}} program ''{{w\|All Things Considered}}''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.		*The short theme heard while Marzipan listens to public radio is reminiscent of the [http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/features/atc_theme/ theme] to the {{w\|National Public Radio}} program ''{{w\|All Things Considered}}''. Interestingly, on May 8, 2005, The Brothers Chaps [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005\|were interviewed]] about the Homestar Runner website on the show, and a clip from the Public Radio segment of this email was featured.
	*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).		*Like most US college radio stations, WSBD has a frequency in the lower part of the FM spectrum (between 88 and 92).
-	*It's interesting (though probably a coincidence) that the sender's name is Fraser, since the title character on the TV show ''{{w\|Frasier}}'' is a radio psychiatrist.
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