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[[Image:golf club team.png|thumb|"Go for the 8-track!"]] | [[Image:golf club team.png|thumb|"Go for the 8-track!"]] | ||
| - | + | The '''{{w|8-track tape}}''' is a now-obsolete format for recorded music. Gaining popularity in the 1970s as a way to play music in cars, they were soon superseded by [[cassette tapes]]. [[Strong Bad]]'s penchant for [[Strong Bad's Technology|obsolete technology]] means the tape format sees occasional reference in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. | |
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===Instances of the 7-Track=== | ===Instances of the 7-Track=== | ||
| - | The 7-Track is a fictional cassette player introduced in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] and used in three of the episodes. | + | The 7-Track is a fictional cassette player introduced in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] and used in three of the episodes. In real life, although there were {{w|Fidelipac|3-}} and {{w|Stereo-Pak|4-track}} tapes, no 7-track ever existed. |
*[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} Strong Bad has a 7-Track player in his bedroom, saying that its lack of a play button was its downfall. | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} Strong Bad has a 7-Track player in his bedroom, saying that its lack of a play button was its downfall. | ||
*[[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} The 7-Track returns, and Strong Bad remembers when he used to put [[Strong Sad]]'s retainer in there to "make it feel like it's still part of the team". | *[[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} The 7-Track returns, and Strong Bad remembers when he used to put [[Strong Sad]]'s retainer in there to "make it feel like it's still part of the team". | ||
Current revision as of 03:41, 14 May 2022
The 8-track tape is a now-obsolete format for recorded music. Gaining popularity in the 1970s as a way to play music in cars, they were soon superseded by cassette tapes. Strong Bad's penchant for obsolete technology means the tape format sees occasional reference in Homestar Runner.
[edit] Appearances
- Strong Bad Sings — Strong Bad claims that the song collection is available on 8-track cassettes.
- Email mascot — One of the members of the Pile Of Electronics State team is an 8-track player.
- Email road trip — The Cheat crams a CD into the Gremlin's 8-track player, which is labeled "8-TRAX".
- Happy Dethemberween — Coach Z states that the Thnikkaman put 8-tracks in his slippers "in his day".
[edit] Instances of the 7-Track
The 7-Track is a fictional cassette player introduced in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People and used in three of the episodes. In real life, although there were 3- and 4-track tapes, no 7-track ever existed.
- Homestar Ruiner — Strong Bad has a 7-Track player in his bedroom, saying that its lack of a play button was its downfall.
- Baddest of the Bands — The 7-Track returns, and Strong Bad remembers when he used to put Strong Sad's retainer in there to "make it feel like it's still part of the team".
- 8-Bit is Enough — Strong Bad once again notes the 7-Track player, mentioning its lack of an on-button, speakers, or any place to insert a tape.
