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The Knights Who Say Ni: not encyclopedic. incidentally, I didn't know that the entry about there being no difference between the two was removed from this page in 2007 w/o reason; should we bring it back?

The Knights Who Say Ni — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:06:37 GMT

not encyclopedic. incidentally, I didn't know that the entry about there being no difference between the two was removed from this page in 2007 w/o reason; should we bring it back?

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	*Admin is short for {{w\|System administrator\|Administrator}}.		*Admin is short for {{w\|System administrator\|Administrator}}.
	*Strong Bad complaining that "everything is blocked" refers to the fact that many businesses block things online for various reasons including to keep network security healthy and to force workers to keep focused on their jobs.		*Strong Bad complaining that "everything is blocked" refers to the fact that many businesses block things online for various reasons including to keep network security healthy and to force workers to keep focused on their jobs.
-	*Log off: More commonly used to refer to ending a computer session, such as when you want to stop working or leave the office
-	**Log out: More commonly used to refer to leaving a specific website or application

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

Wolf O'Donnel: /* Explanations */

Wolf O'Donnel — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:18:05 GMT

Explanations

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	*Admin is short for {{w\|System administrator\|Administrator}}.		*Admin is short for {{w\|System administrator\|Administrator}}.
	*Strong Bad complaining that "everything is blocked" refers to the fact that many businesses block things online for various reasons including to keep network security healthy and to force workers to keep focused on their jobs.		*Strong Bad complaining that "everything is blocked" refers to the fact that many businesses block things online for various reasons including to keep network security healthy and to force workers to keep focused on their jobs.
		+	*Log off: More commonly used to refer to ending a computer session, such as when you want to stop working or leave the office
		+	**Log out: More commonly used to refer to leaving a specific website or application

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

The Knights Who Say Ni: ...no, not really

The Knights Who Say Ni — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:01:39 GMT

...no, not really

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
	[[Image:Get Back To Work!.png\|thumb\|Back to work, drone!]]		[[Image:Get Back To Work!.png\|thumb\|Back to work, drone!]]
-	*A {{wp\|firewall}} is a computer system designed to protect one or more computers from unwanted connections, and can be configured to restrict the same computers from accessing certain external resources. However, it is occasionally used (incorrectly) to refer to a {{wp\|proxy server}}, often used at workplaces and schools to restrict access to non-work related websites, which appears to be the system used in Strong Bad's workplace.	+	*A {{w\|firewall}} is a computer system designed to protect one or more computers from unwanted connections, and can be configured to restrict the same computers from accessing certain external resources. However, it is occasionally used (incorrectly) to refer to a {{wp\|proxy server}}, often used at workplaces and schools to restrict access to non-work related websites, which appears to be the system used in Strong Bad's workplace.
	*Cheatware is an example of a proxy or {{wp\|anonymizer}}, which can be used to bypass firewalls or restrictions placed by the administrators of the network.		*Cheatware is an example of a proxy or {{wp\|anonymizer}}, which can be used to bypass firewalls or restrictions placed by the administrators of the network.
	*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.		*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.
-	*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.	+	*A {{w\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.
-	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees)~~. An example of its use is the second syllable in "didn't"~~.	+	*A {{w\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees).
-	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.	+	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{w\|tilde}}.
	*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).		*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).
	*A {{w\|Electroshock weapon#TASER\|taser}} is a non-lethal weapon used for subduing a person by administering an electric shock.		*A {{w\|Electroshock weapon#TASER\|taser}} is a non-lethal weapon used for subduing a person by administering an electric shock.

Wolf O'Donnel: /* Remarks */

Wolf O'Donnel — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:02:15 GMT

Remarks

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	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
	*The sound made by the computer when the [[Edgar#Grandmaw Edgar\|Cheatware]] disk is put in is the noise made by many old 5.25" floppy drives. However, the Cheatware disk is a 3.5" floppy disk.		*The sound made by the computer when the [[Edgar#Grandmaw Edgar\|Cheatware]] disk is put in is the noise made by many old 5.25" floppy drives. However, the Cheatware disk is a 3.5" floppy disk.
-	*The tune to the opening ~~email~~ song ~~that this email has~~ is similar to that of [[trading cards]].	+	*The tune to the opening song is similar to that of [[trading cards]].
	*Several fluorescent lights can be seen in the Corpy's reflection. This can be seen most prominently in the "Loading..." screen.		*Several fluorescent lights can be seen in the Corpy's reflection. This can be seen most prominently in the "Loading..." screen.
	*The [[ASCII art]]-like image of The Cheat is not possible to make with ASCII art. Parentheses are used sideways, and the characters do not align correctly with a fixed width font.		*The [[ASCII art]]-like image of The Cheat is not possible to make with ASCII art. Parentheses are used sideways, and the characters do not align correctly with a fixed width font.

Wolf O'Donnel: /* Explanations */

Wolf O'Donnel — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:58:38 GMT

Explanations

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	*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.		*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.
	*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.		*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.
-	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees).	+	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees). An example of its use is the second syllable in "didn't".
	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.		*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.
	*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).		*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).

HoveringSombrero: /* Trivia */ fixed link

HoveringSombrero — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:42:28 GMT

Trivia: fixed link

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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
-	*The [[hr:menuswfs/menu sbemail169.swf\|preview]] on the [[TV Time Toons Menu]] is not a scene from the email, but just simply a shot of the Corpy NT6 with a blank screen and a blinking cursor.	+	*The [[oldhr:menuswfs/menu sbemail169.swf\|preview]] on the [[TV Time Toons Menu]] is not a scene from the email, but just simply a shot of the Corpy NT6 with a blank screen and a blinking cursor.
	*Despite making multiple appearances since August 2006, this is the first time in six months Pom Pom broke free of the standby role he held in toons such as [[Decemberween Short Shorts]], [[unnatural]], and [[your funeral]].		*Despite making multiple appearances since August 2006, this is the first time in six months Pom Pom broke free of the standby role he held in toons such as [[Decemberween Short Shorts]], [[unnatural]], and [[your funeral]].
	*The summary for the [[Podstar Runner]] RSS feed reads, "Strong Bad tries to check his email from work."		*The summary for the [[Podstar Runner]] RSS feed reads, "Strong Bad tries to check his email from work."

DEIDATVM: the

DEIDATVM — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:09:59 GMT

the

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	*In the gnome-tasering game, there are 2 rows of state abbreviations. One row has 24 states and the other has 26 states even though two rows of 25 states could have been used.		*In the gnome-tasering game, there are 2 rows of state abbreviations. One row has 24 states and the other has 26 states even though two rows of 25 states could have been used.
	*The gnome-tasering game's score system is only meant to hold five digits, and hitting 100,000+ will result in the last digit getting cut off.		*The gnome-tasering game's score system is only meant to hold five digits, and hitting 100,000+ will result in the last digit getting cut off.
-	*In the gnome-tasering game, the ka-ching sound plays when the player clicks the mouse down on the gnome, and the buzzing noise and score only happen when the player lets go of the mouse. If the player moves the mouse off the gnome before letting go (or the gnome moves out from underneath the mouse), the buzzing noise won't play, and player won't get any points.	+	*In the gnome-tasering game, the ka-ching sound plays when the player clicks the mouse down on the gnome, and the buzzing noise and score only happen when the player lets go of the mouse. If the player moves the mouse off the gnome before letting go (or the gnome moves out from underneath the mouse), the buzzing noise won't play, and the player won't get any points.
	*The keyboard is making a noise heard only in this toon, where the noise sounds like he has to press down harder.		*The keyboard is making a noise heard only in this toon, where the noise sounds like he has to press down harder.
	*This cartoon appears to take place on a [[other days\|Biz Cas Fri]], because Strong Bad and Homestar are wearing their "T-shirts they got from various software companies"; however, the logos are missing from the shirts.		*This cartoon appears to take place on a [[other days\|Biz Cas Fri]], because Strong Bad and Homestar are wearing their "T-shirts they got from various software companies"; however, the logos are missing from the shirts.

68.252.5.237 at 03:29, 14 November 2022

68.252.5.237 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:29:06 GMT

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	*In the gnome-tasering game, there are 2 rows of state abbreviations. One row has 24 states and the other has 26 states even though two rows of 25 states could have been used.		*In the gnome-tasering game, there are 2 rows of state abbreviations. One row has 24 states and the other has 26 states even though two rows of 25 states could have been used.
	*The gnome-tasering game's score system is only meant to hold five digits, and hitting 100,000+ will result in the last digit getting cut off.		*The gnome-tasering game's score system is only meant to hold five digits, and hitting 100,000+ will result in the last digit getting cut off.
-	*In the gnome-tasering game, the ka-ching sound plays when ~~you click~~ the mouse down on the gnome, and the buzzing noise and score only happen when ~~you let~~ go of the mouse. If ~~you move~~ the mouse off the gnome before letting go (or the gnome moves out from underneath the mouse), the buzzing noise won't play, and ~~you~~ won't get any points.	+	*In the gnome-tasering game, the ka-ching sound plays when the player clicks the mouse down on the gnome, and the buzzing noise and score only happen when the player lets go of the mouse. If the player moves the mouse off the gnome before letting go (or the gnome moves out from underneath the mouse), the buzzing noise won't play, and player won't get any points.
	*The keyboard is making a noise heard only in this toon, where the noise sounds like he has to press down harder.		*The keyboard is making a noise heard only in this toon, where the noise sounds like he has to press down harder.
	*This cartoon appears to take place on a [[other days\|Biz Cas Fri]], because Strong Bad and Homestar are wearing their "T-shirts they got from various software companies"; however, the logos are missing from the shirts.		*This cartoon appears to take place on a [[other days\|Biz Cas Fri]], because Strong Bad and Homestar are wearing their "T-shirts they got from various software companies"; however, the logos are missing from the shirts.

120.148.179.241: undo revision 811429;

120.148.179.241 — Wed, 11 May 2022 22:48:41 GMT

undo revision 811429;

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	''{Zoom out; An annoyed Pom Pom is behind Homestar with sunglasses above his eyes and carrying a bicycle with the text "[...]IG CHEESE"}''		''{Zoom out; An annoyed Pom Pom is behind Homestar with sunglasses above his eyes and carrying a bicycle with the text "[...]IG CHEESE"}''

-	'''POM POM:''' ~~Hey, you!~~	+	'''POM POM:''' ''{bubble noises}''

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Agh! ''{jumps, turns around}'' The Big Cheese!		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Agh! ''{jumps, turns around}'' The Big Cheese!

-	'''POM POM:''' ~~Get back to work, drone!~~	+	'''POM POM:''' ''{bubble noises}''

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{bends over with a downtrodden look}'' Yes, sir. Sorry, sir. Right away, sir. Hallelujah, sir. ''{Pom Pom begins to bounce away, with Homestar shuffling behind him}'' I'll have that DNA evidence on your desk by five.		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{bends over with a downtrodden look}'' Yes, sir. Sorry, sir. Right away, sir. Hallelujah, sir. ''{Pom Pom begins to bounce away, with Homestar shuffling behind him}'' I'll have that DNA evidence on your desk by five.

216.36.140.127: /* Transcript */

216.36.140.127 — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:38:37 GMT

Transcript

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	''{Zoom out; An annoyed Pom Pom is behind Homestar with sunglasses above his eyes and carrying a bicycle with the text "[...]IG CHEESE"}''		''{Zoom out; An annoyed Pom Pom is behind Homestar with sunglasses above his eyes and carrying a bicycle with the text "[...]IG CHEESE"}''

-	'''POM POM:''' ~~''{bubble noises}''~~	+	'''POM POM:''' Hey, you!

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Agh! ''{jumps, turns around}'' The Big Cheese!		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Agh! ''{jumps, turns around}'' The Big Cheese!

-	'''POM POM:''' ~~''{bubble noises}''~~	+	'''POM POM:''' Get back to work, drone!

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{bends over with a downtrodden look}'' Yes, sir. Sorry, sir. Right away, sir. Hallelujah, sir. ''{Pom Pom begins to bounce away, with Homestar shuffling behind him}'' I'll have that DNA evidence on your desk by five.		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{bends over with a downtrodden look}'' Yes, sir. Sorry, sir. Right away, sir. Hallelujah, sir. ''{Pom Pom begins to bounce away, with Homestar shuffling behind him}'' I'll have that DNA evidence on your desk by five.

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
	[[Image:Get Back To Work!.png\|thumb\|Back to work, drone!]]		[[Image:Get Back To Work!.png\|thumb\|Back to work, drone!]]
-	*A {{wp\|firewall}} is a computer system designed to protect one or more computers from unwanted connections, and can be configured to restrict the same computers from accessing certain external resources. However, it is occasionally used (incorrectly) to refer to a {{wp\|proxy server}}, often used at workplaces and schools to restrict access to non-work related websites, which appears to be the system used in Strong Bad's workplace.	+	*A {{w\|firewall}} is a computer system designed to protect one or more computers from unwanted connections, and can be configured to restrict the same computers from accessing certain external resources. However, it is occasionally used (incorrectly) to refer to a {{wp\|proxy server}}, often used at workplaces and schools to restrict access to non-work related websites, which appears to be the system used in Strong Bad's workplace.
	*Cheatware is an example of a proxy or {{wp\|anonymizer}}, which can be used to bypass firewalls or restrictions placed by the administrators of the network.		*Cheatware is an example of a proxy or {{wp\|anonymizer}}, which can be used to bypass firewalls or restrictions placed by the administrators of the network.
	*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.		*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.
-	*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.	+	*A {{w\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.
-	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees)~~. An example of its use is the second syllable in "didn't"~~.	+	*A {{w\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees).
-	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.	+	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{w\|tilde}}.
	*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).		*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).
	*A {{w\|Electroshock weapon#TASER\|taser}} is a non-lethal weapon used for subduing a person by administering an electric shock.		*A {{w\|Electroshock weapon#TASER\|taser}} is a non-lethal weapon used for subduing a person by administering an electric shock.

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	*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.		*A {{w\|Temporary work\|temp}} is a short-term (or temporary) worker.
	*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.		*A {{wp\|blog}}, or "weblog", is a journal-like user generated website.
-	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees).	+	*A {{wp\|schwa}} is an unstressed, neutral vowel sound, represented by an ə (an e rotated 180 degrees). An example of its use is the second syllable in "didn't".
	*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.		*The "squiggly" (~) is known as the {{wp\|tilde}}.
	*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).		*The [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/glossary/indexd.shtml dorsal ridge] is a raised line or hump on the back of some [[Sea Creatures#Whales\|whales]] (in place of a dorsal fin).