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Baldem1990 at 03:06, 31 March 2026

Baldem1990 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:06:01 GMT

Stux: undo revision 814681; I see no reason to remove what looked like valid edits. Also removing "English." in "British English." doesn't make sense here.

Stux — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:58:15 GMT

undo revision 814681; I see no reason to remove what looked like valid edits. Also removing "English." in "British English." doesn't make sense here.

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	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
-	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British	+	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**{{w\|~~Treacle~~}} is ~~a sugar-based syrup commonly found~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.	+	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}. It is a sugar-based syrup typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

164.106.85.4: /* Explanations */

164.106.85.4 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:33:50 GMT

Explanations

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	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
-	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British ~~English.~~	+	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British
-	**~~Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]],~~ {{w\|~~treacle~~}} is ~~commonplace~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}~~. It is a sugar-based syrup~~ typically used as a sweetener.	+	**{{w\|Treacle}} is a sugar-based syrup commonly found in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

DorianGray: /* Explanations */ Also non-curly apostrophe

DorianGray — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:57:44 GMT

Explanations: Also non-curly apostrophe

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	**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.		**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
	**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.		**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
-	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British ~~English’s~~ tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.	+	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English's tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.

DorianGray: /* Explanations */ Non-curly quotes

DorianGray — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:56:58 GMT

Explanations: Non-curly quotes

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	**The skip makes this email the last of the Tandy era.		**The skip makes this email the last of the Tandy era.
	**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.		**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
-	** This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.	+	**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
-	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English’s tendency to place an additional ~~“E”~~ at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.	+	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English’s tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.

113.37.226.89: Keep this part?

113.37.226.89 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:53:11 GMT

Keep this part?

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	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.		***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**{{w\|~~Treacle~~}} is ~~a sugar-based syrup commonly found~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.	+	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}. It is a sugar-based syrup typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

73.147.226.56: /* Explanations */

73.147.226.56 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:35:51 GMT

Explanations

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	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.		***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**{{w\|~~treacle~~}} is a sugar-based syrup commonly found in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.	+	**{{w\|Treacle}} is a sugar-based syrup commonly found in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

73.147.226.56: /* Explanations */

73.147.226.56 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:35:20 GMT

Explanations

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	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.		***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**~~Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]],~~ {{w\|treacle}} is ~~commonplace~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}~~. Treacle can come in the form of syrup or molasses~~.	+	**{{w\|treacle}} is a sugar-based syrup commonly found in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

73.147.226.56: /* Explanations */

73.147.226.56 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:29:52 GMT

Explanations

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	**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.		**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
	** This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.		** This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
-	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]]. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.	+	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English’s tendency to place an additional “E” at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.

Bleu Ninja: /* Explanations */ fix link

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 18:19:29 GMT

Explanations: fix link

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	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
-	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}}, where most citizens may not even know how it is played, as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.	+	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.		***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is ~~not all that strange~~. Treacle can come in the form of syrup or molasses~~, and is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}~~.	+	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}. Treacle can come in the form of syrup or molasses.
-	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.	+	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

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

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	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
-	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British	+	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**{{w\|~~Treacle~~}} is ~~a sugar-based syrup commonly found~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.	+	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}. It is a sugar-based syrup typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

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	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.		**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
-	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British ~~English.~~	+	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British
-	**~~Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]],~~ {{w\|~~treacle~~}} is ~~commonplace~~ in {{w\|British cuisine}}~~. It is a sugar-based syrup~~ typically used as a sweetener.	+	**{{w\|Treacle}} is a sugar-based syrup commonly found in {{w\|British cuisine}}, typically used as a sweetener.
	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.		**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

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	**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.		**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
	**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.		**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
-	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British ~~English’s~~ tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.	+	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English's tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.

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	**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.		**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released\|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
	** This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.		** This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
-	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]]. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.	+	*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w\|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English\|British English]], specifically British English’s tendency to place an additional “E” at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.

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	*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.		*"{{w\|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears\|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
	*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.		*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w\|Culture of the United Kingdom\|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
-	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}}, where most citizens may not even know how it is played, as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.	+	**The sport of {{w\|cricket}} was created in England and {{w\|Cricket in the British Isles\|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w\|Cricket in the United States\|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
	***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.		***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
-	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is ~~not all that strange~~. Treacle can come in the form of syrup or molasses~~, and is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}~~.	+	**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food\|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w\|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w\|British cuisine}}. Treacle can come in the form of syrup or molasses.
-	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.	+	**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w\|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom\|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

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

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, gee, Mark, if you're really from England, shouldn't you have some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end of your name? ''{adds an "e" to the end of Mark's name}'' And what is this "Thank you"? Whatever happened to "Cheers" or "Cheerio" or "Nevermind the Bullocks"? ''{changes "Thank you" into these words as he says them}'' Call yourself "English". But, anyways, what do I think of the English, huh? Oh, I'll ''tell'' you what I think of the English!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, gee, Mark, if you're really from England, shouldn't you have some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end of your name? ''{adds an "e" to the end of Mark's name}'' And what is this "Thank you"? Whatever happened to "Cheers" or "Cheerio" or "Nevermind the Bullocks"? ''{changes "Thank you" into these words as he says them}'' Call yourself "English". But, anyways, what do I think of the English, huh? Oh, I'll ''tell'' you what I think of the English!

-	''{A big red sign with white letters ~~appears~~ across the screen saying "BANNED IN THE UK." Cut to an issue of ''The Guardian'', which contains pictures of a cricketer, [[The King of Town]] and a policeman, and the following article about Strong Bad on the front page.}''	+	''{A big red sign with white letters is slammed across the screen saying "BANNED IN THE UK." Cut to an issue of ''The Guardian'', which contains pictures of a cricketer, [[The King of Town]] and a policeman, and the following article about Strong Bad on the front page.}''

	<blockquote>'''Strong Bad Offends'''<br />		<blockquote>'''Strong Bad Offends'''<br />
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	*This is an email in which [[The Paper]] does not come down in the main toon; here it comes down only at the end of the Easter egg. Another example of this would be the end of the email [[part-time job]].		*This is an email in which [[The Paper]] does not come down in the main toon; here it comes down only at the end of the Easter egg. Another example of this would be the end of the email [[part-time job]].
-	*The black and white picture used when the "BANNED IN THE UK" banner ~~comes up~~ is a [[wikipedia: raster graphics\|raster image]].	+	*The black and white picture used when the "BANNED IN THE UK" banner slammed down is a [[wikipedia: raster graphics\|raster image]].
	*Despite supposedly being a British publication, ''The Guardian'' uses American-style punctuation, as opposed to using [[Wikipedia:American and British English differences#Punctuation\|the British style]].		*Despite supposedly being a British publication, ''The Guardian'' uses American-style punctuation, as opposed to using [[Wikipedia:American and British English differences#Punctuation\|the British style]].

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	*"Nevermind the Bullocks" refers to the [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols\|Sex Pistols]]' controversial album ''[[Wikipedia:Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols\|Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]''. Upon its release in 1977, Virgin Records was sued for obscenity but won the case (with the chairman famously declaring "we must reluctantly find you not guilty of each of the four charges."), the album was banned from the three largest retailers (but was otherwise legal), and their proposed tour for the album was drastically shortened after half their shows were canceled by political pressure or illness.		*"Nevermind the Bullocks" refers to the [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols\|Sex Pistols]]' controversial album ''[[Wikipedia:Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols\|Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]''. Upon its release in 1977, Virgin Records was sued for obscenity but won the case (with the chairman famously declaring "we must reluctantly find you not guilty of each of the four charges."), the album was banned from the three largest retailers (but was otherwise legal), and their proposed tour for the album was drastically shortened after half their shows were canceled by political pressure or illness.
	*The newspaper that appears is a very faithfully reproduced version of UK broadsheet ''[[Wikipedia:The Guardian\|The Guardian]]'', including references to that paper's supplement, [[Wikipedia:The Guardian#Supplements and features\|G2]]. ''The Guardian'' has since undergone a major design overhaul and no longer resembles the version depicted in the toon.		*The newspaper that appears is a very faithfully reproduced version of UK broadsheet ''[[Wikipedia:The Guardian\|The Guardian]]'', including references to that paper's supplement, [[Wikipedia:The Guardian#Supplements and features\|G2]]. ''The Guardian'' has since undergone a major design overhaul and no longer resembles the version depicted in the toon.
-	*In the corner of the photo of Strong Bad, a classic [[Wikipedia:Buses in London\|London bus]] can be seen. There is also an advert on the side of it for [[Wikipedia:EasyJet\|easyJet]], a British airline.	+	*In the corner of the photo of Strong Bad, a classic [[Wikipedia:Buses in London\|London bus]] can be seen. There is also an advert on the side of it for [[Wikipedia:EasyJet\|easyJet]], a cheap British airline.
	*Somebody sounding suspiciously like [[Wikipedia:Ringo Starr\|Ringo Starr]] says "I can't believe he said that" at the end of the press conference. This could be in reference to the infamous [[Wikipedia:John Lennon\|John Lennon]] quote stating that [[The Beatles]] were "more popular than Jesus" and the uproar that ensued.		*Somebody sounding suspiciously like [[Wikipedia:Ringo Starr\|Ringo Starr]] says "I can't believe he said that" at the end of the press conference. This could be in reference to the infamous [[Wikipedia:John Lennon\|John Lennon]] quote stating that [[The Beatles]] were "more popular than Jesus" and the uproar that ensued.