Heavy Lourde
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== Fun Facts == | == Fun Facts == | ||
* "Lourde" means "heavy" in French. | * "Lourde" means "heavy" in French. | ||
| - | * This gag is perhaps spoofing Monty Python's Flying Circus, which had a similar running gag (the weight said "16 | + | * This gag is perhaps spoofing Monty Python's Flying Circus, which had a similar running gag (the weight said "16 TONS" on it, though). |
* The bi-lingual labeling on the weight is a reference to the multi-lingual labeling of items [[Wikipedia:Bilingualism_in_Canada|required]] in Canada and becoming more prevalent in the United States since the advent of [[Wikipedia:NAFTA|NAFTA]]. | * The bi-lingual labeling on the weight is a reference to the multi-lingual labeling of items [[Wikipedia:Bilingualism_in_Canada|required]] in Canada and becoming more prevalent in the United States since the advent of [[Wikipedia:NAFTA|NAFTA]]. | ||
* It was for sale at [[Strong Bad]]'s [[garage sale]] for $2, referencing email #2, where it first appeared. | * It was for sale at [[Strong Bad]]'s [[garage sale]] for $2, referencing email #2, where it first appeared. | ||
[[Category: Weapons]] | [[Category: Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 13:34, 23 May 2005
The Heavy Lourde is a giant weight that gets dropped on various characters. Past squishings include:
- Homsar on his very own "Legitimate Menu Page" when the "Games" button is selected.
- Stunt double Strong Sad in Dangeresque II.
Fun Facts
- "Lourde" means "heavy" in French.
- This gag is perhaps spoofing Monty Python's Flying Circus, which had a similar running gag (the weight said "16 TONS" on it, though).
- The bi-lingual labeling on the weight is a reference to the multi-lingual labeling of items required in Canada and becoming more prevalent in the United States since the advent of NAFTA.
- It was for sale at Strong Bad's garage sale for $2, referencing email #2, where it first appeared.
