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141.157.238.81: cleary there's a difference

141.157.238.81 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:56:01 GMT

cleary there's a difference

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	*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).		*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).
	*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.		*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.
		+	*On the [[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]], the above changes are not present except for the credits sequence.
	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching. This commentary is only available on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four]] and [[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]]s.		*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching. This commentary is only available on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four]] and [[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]]s.

98.116.172.60: Added this article to the category becuase of the special release.

98.116.172.60 — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:31:27 GMT

Added this article to the category becuase of the special release.

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	{{Strong Bad Email}}		{{Strong Bad Email}}

-	[[Category:Emails With DVD Commentary]][[Category:Podstar Runner]] [[Category:Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 1]]	+	[[Category:Emails With DVD Commentary]][[Category:Podstar Runner]] [[Category:Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 1]] [[Category: SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]]

71.183.237.106 at 17:46, 20 July 2024

71.183.237.106 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:46:06 GMT

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	*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).		*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).
	*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.		*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.
-	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching. This commentary is only available on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four]] DVD.	+	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching. This commentary is only available on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four]] and [[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]]s.

	===Credits listed===		===Credits listed===

71.183.237.106 at 17:43, 20 July 2024

71.183.237.106 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:43:59 GMT

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	*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).		*A credits sequence is added after Larry's real-life bit (see below).
	*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.		*This version of the cartoon is also used in the podcast.
-	*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the 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. This commentary is only available on the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four]] DVD.

	===Credits listed===		===Credits listed===

71.183.237.106: Here's proof: https://archive.org/details/strongbadgame

71.183.237.106 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:51:47 GMT

Here's proof: https://archive.org/details/strongbadgame

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	'''Page Title:''' Lappy 486		'''Page Title:''' Lappy 486

-	{{dvd\|strongbad_email.exe Disc Four}}, {{dvd\|Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD\|notitle=true}}	+	{{dvd\|strongbad_email.exe Disc Four}}, {{dvd\|Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD\|notitle=true}}, {{dvd\|SBCG4AP Collector's DVD\|notitle=true}} (select releases)

	== Transcript ==		== Transcript ==

DEIDATVM: if "the" needs to exist at all here, it should probably be uncapitalized

DEIDATVM — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:00:03 GMT

if "the" needs to exist at all here, it should probably be uncapitalized

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	*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].		*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].
	*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.		*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.
-	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|Pixies (band)\|~~The~~ Pixies}}, and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)	+	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|Pixies (band)\|the Pixies}}, and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)
	*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.		*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.
	*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.		*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.

The Knights Who Say Ni: /* Real-World References */ Oxford comma.

The Knights Who Say Ni — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:04:48 GMT

Real-World References: Oxford comma.

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	*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].		*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].
	*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.		*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.
-	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|Pixies (band)\|Pixies}} and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)	+	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|Pixies (band)\|The Pixies}}, and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)
	*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.		*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.
	*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.		*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.

Wolf O'Donnel: /* Real-World References */

Wolf O'Donnel — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:25:21 GMT

Real-World References

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	*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].		*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].
	*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.		*Mary asking "How come they made me fat and have red hair?" draws attention to the manipulation of characters in cartoon adaptations to clearly defined sterotypical roles. In particular, Mary's question refers to the cartoon ''{{w\|The Real Ghostbusters}}'', where {{w\|Dan Aykroyd}}'s character Ray Stantz (from the ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' film) was modified into an overweight redhead, and frequently acted as comic relief.
-	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|~~The~~ Pixies}} and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)	+	*Limozeen being kicked off the charts by an alternative band with a girl bassist references the death of hair metal in the early '90s, when bands like [[Sonic Youth]], {{w\|Pixies (band)\|Pixies}} and {{w\|the Smashing Pumpkins}} were able to have success. (The aforementioned bands actually all had female bassists.)
	*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.		*The phrase "Chuck Taylor wearin'..." refers to [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], designed by Chuck Taylor. "Chucks" are a signature look of Grunge, Punk, and Metal that happened after 1990. They were popularized by grunge band {{w\|Nirvana (band)\|Nirvana}}.
	*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.		*The scene at the end, where the cartoon throws the guitar to the real-life band member, pokes fun at almost every '80s cartoon that had a (semi) famous person behind it{{--}}where the cartoon would transition/interact with the real person from off screen: Fat Albert, Alf, M.C. Hammer, Mr. T, the Harlem Globetrotters, and many others all closed the episode with the real-world people.

Stux: /* Real-World References */ fix wp target link and add link to business insider article

Stux — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:29:48 GMT

Real-World References: fix wp target link and add link to business insider article

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	*"Metalmation" is a reference to the {{w\|Filmation}} animation studio, with the logos looking very similar. Filmation was famous for churning out cookie-cutter cartoons, many of which also took place in space for no good reason.		*"Metalmation" is a reference to the {{w\|Filmation}} animation studio, with the logos looking very similar. Filmation was famous for churning out cookie-cutter cartoons, many of which also took place in space for no good reason.
	*The repeated "band being chased" segments may be a reference to a Hanna-Barbera '70s staple of stock-footage chase scenes, which appeared most prominently in {{w\|Scooby-Doo}}. Also, this may refer to [[The Beatles]], who spent a good deal of ''A Hard Day's Night''{{--}}a typical day in the life of the band{{--}}running away from adoring female fans. It also recalls the premise of the video game ''{{w\|Journey Escape}}'', which the Brothers Chaps mentioned in the commentary for [[more armies]]. [[Image:evil-grimace.jpg\|thumb\|"it would have been as lost as Four-armed Grimace"]]		*The repeated "band being chased" segments may be a reference to a Hanna-Barbera '70s staple of stock-footage chase scenes, which appeared most prominently in {{w\|Scooby-Doo}}. Also, this may refer to [[The Beatles]], who spent a good deal of ''A Hard Day's Night''{{--}}a typical day in the life of the band{{--}}running away from adoring female fans. It also recalls the premise of the video game ''{{w\|Journey Escape}}'', which the Brothers Chaps mentioned in the commentary for [[more armies]]. [[Image:evil-grimace.jpg\|thumb\|"it would have been as lost as Four-armed Grimace"]]
-	*"Four-armed Grimace" is a reference to the purple [[McDonald's\|McDonaldland]] character. {{w\|Grimace}} was originally named "The Evil Grimace", and he had four arms (replaced with two arms a few years later) so that he could hold many shakes at once.	+	*"Four-armed Grimace" is a reference to the purple [[McDonald's\|McDonaldland]] character. {{w\|Grimace (character)\|Grimace}} was originally named "[http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-original-grimace-mascot-terrified-kids-and-was-a-total-failure-2012-8 The Evil Grimace]", and he had four arms (replaced with two arms a few years later) so that he could hold many shakes at once.
	*"On the contrary, my dear Fatson" is an adaptation of "Elementary, my dear Watson", a line often attributed to Sir {{w\|Arthur Conan Doyle}}'s character {{w\|Sherlock Holmes}}, though he [[tvtropes:Main/BeamMeUpScotty\|never actually used that exact phrase in the Holmesian canon]].		*"On the contrary, my dear Fatson" is an adaptation of "Elementary, my dear Watson", a line often attributed to Sir {{w\|Arthur Conan Doyle}}'s character {{w\|Sherlock Holmes}}, though he [[tvtropes:Main/BeamMeUpScotty\|never actually used that exact phrase in the Holmesian canon]].
	*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].		*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].

Bleu Ninja: /* Fun Facts */ split link to add an internal one

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:24:38 GMT

Fun Facts: split link to add an internal one

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	=== Fun Facts ===		=== Fun Facts ===
-	*The {{p\|l=https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Grail_Diary Grail diary}} Strong Bad mentions is from ''{{w\|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade}}''.	+	*The {{p\|l=https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Grail_Diary Grail diary}} Strong Bad mentions is from ''[[Indiana Jones]] {{w\|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade\|and the Last Crusade}}''.
	*The name of the worst animator for Limozeen's cartoon, B. Bretterson, is taken from [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]]. [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Brett Bretterson\|Brett Bretterson]] is an imaginary friend that [[So and So]] made up.		*The name of the worst animator for Limozeen's cartoon, B. Bretterson, is taken from [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]]. [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Brett Bretterson\|Brett Bretterson]] is an imaginary friend that [[So and So]] made up.
	*When discussing the role of "worst animator," Strong Bad mentions Mike making Bubs running at him. This refers to a scene in [[replacement]]; in that commentary Mike calls that animation "just me being a lazy animator. It wasn't supposed to be funny." This scene is reportedly [[Craig Zobel]]'s favorite thing on the website.		*When discussing the role of "worst animator," Strong Bad mentions Mike making Bubs running at him. This refers to a scene in [[replacement]]; in that commentary Mike calls that animation "just me being a lazy animator. It wasn't supposed to be funny." This scene is reportedly [[Craig Zobel]]'s favorite thing on the website.

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	*"Metalmation" is a reference to the {{w\|Filmation}} animation studio, with the logos looking very similar. Filmation was famous for churning out cookie-cutter cartoons, many of which also took place in space for no good reason.		*"Metalmation" is a reference to the {{w\|Filmation}} animation studio, with the logos looking very similar. Filmation was famous for churning out cookie-cutter cartoons, many of which also took place in space for no good reason.
	*The repeated "band being chased" segments may be a reference to a Hanna-Barbera '70s staple of stock-footage chase scenes, which appeared most prominently in {{w\|Scooby-Doo}}. Also, this may refer to [[The Beatles]], who spent a good deal of ''A Hard Day's Night''{{--}}a typical day in the life of the band{{--}}running away from adoring female fans. It also recalls the premise of the video game ''{{w\|Journey Escape}}'', which the Brothers Chaps mentioned in the commentary for [[more armies]]. [[Image:evil-grimace.jpg\|thumb\|"it would have been as lost as Four-armed Grimace"]]		*The repeated "band being chased" segments may be a reference to a Hanna-Barbera '70s staple of stock-footage chase scenes, which appeared most prominently in {{w\|Scooby-Doo}}. Also, this may refer to [[The Beatles]], who spent a good deal of ''A Hard Day's Night''{{--}}a typical day in the life of the band{{--}}running away from adoring female fans. It also recalls the premise of the video game ''{{w\|Journey Escape}}'', which the Brothers Chaps mentioned in the commentary for [[more armies]]. [[Image:evil-grimace.jpg\|thumb\|"it would have been as lost as Four-armed Grimace"]]
-	*"Four-armed Grimace" is a reference to the purple [[McDonald's\|McDonaldland]] character. {{w\|Grimace}} was originally named "The Evil Grimace", and he had four arms (replaced with two arms a few years later) so that he could hold many shakes at once.	+	*"Four-armed Grimace" is a reference to the purple [[McDonald's\|McDonaldland]] character. {{w\|Grimace (character)\|Grimace}} was originally named "[http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-original-grimace-mascot-terrified-kids-and-was-a-total-failure-2012-8 The Evil Grimace]", and he had four arms (replaced with two arms a few years later) so that he could hold many shakes at once.
	*"On the contrary, my dear Fatson" is an adaptation of "Elementary, my dear Watson", a line often attributed to Sir {{w\|Arthur Conan Doyle}}'s character {{w\|Sherlock Holmes}}, though he [[tvtropes:Main/BeamMeUpScotty\|never actually used that exact phrase in the Holmesian canon]].		*"On the contrary, my dear Fatson" is an adaptation of "Elementary, my dear Watson", a line often attributed to Sir {{w\|Arthur Conan Doyle}}'s character {{w\|Sherlock Holmes}}, though he [[tvtropes:Main/BeamMeUpScotty\|never actually used that exact phrase in the Holmesian canon]].
	*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].		*The space logo of Limozeen is very similar to the logo of the [[Nintendo]] game series [[Metroid]].