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| - | The words ''''em up''' are sometimes added after verbs in odd contexts. The name [[Dan]] is frequently used in these structures | + | The words ''''em up''' are sometimes added after verbs in odd contexts. The name [[Dan]] is frequently used in these structures. |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
| - | *[[TROGDOR!]] — One of the interludes contains the phrase "fry 'em up [[Dan]]". | + | *[[TROGDOR!]] — One of the interludes contains the phrase "fry 'em up [[Dan]]", which is a direct quote from [[Wikipedia:Shel Silverstein|Shel Silverstein]]'s poem "Ladies First". |
*Email [[pop-up]] — As [[Strong Bad]] pulls the tab that makes him [[Kicking The Cheat|kick]] [[The Cheat]], he says "Boot 'em up, boot 'em up, boot 'em up, y'all." | *Email [[pop-up]] — As [[Strong Bad]] pulls the tab that makes him [[Kicking The Cheat|kick]] [[The Cheat]], he says "Boot 'em up, boot 'em up, boot 'em up, y'all." | ||
| - | *[[Kid Speedy]] — The [[Videlectrix]] catalog describes the game as a "hilarious arcade-style race 'em up | + | *[[Kid Speedy]] — The [[Videlectrix]] catalog describes the game as a "hilarious arcade-style race 'em up". |
*[[Fan Costumes '06]] — The page title is "The Crazy Dress 'Em Ups". | *[[Fan Costumes '06]] — The page title is "The Crazy Dress 'Em Ups". | ||
*Email [[pizza joint]] — [[The King of Town]] carries "Lite 'em up Dan" lighter fluid. | *Email [[pizza joint]] — [[The King of Town]] carries "Lite 'em up Dan" lighter fluid. | ||
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*The phrase "Wind 'em up Dan!" was used to introduce the [[Store T-Shirts|Wind-Up Homestar T-shirt]]. | *The phrase "Wind 'em up Dan!" was used to introduce the [[Store T-Shirts|Wind-Up Homestar T-shirt]]. | ||
*Email [[yes, wrestling]] — [[Homestar Runner]]'s wrestling persona is "The Jack 'Em Up Kid". | *Email [[yes, wrestling]] — [[Homestar Runner]]'s wrestling persona is "The Jack 'Em Up Kid". | ||
| - | *[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] — Strong Bad describes the game as "a 3D point-and-click-'em-up adventure | + | *[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] — Strong Bad describes the game as "a 3D point-and-click-'em-up adventure". |
*[[Homestar Ruiner]] — Homestar goes through his "pre-race psyche-em-ups". | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] — Homestar goes through his "pre-race psyche-em-ups". | ||
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Revision as of 04:54, 10 November 2009
The words 'em up are sometimes added after verbs in odd contexts. The name Dan is frequently used in these structures.
Appearances
- TROGDOR! — One of the interludes contains the phrase "fry 'em up Dan", which is a direct quote from Shel Silverstein's poem "Ladies First".
- Email pop-up — As Strong Bad pulls the tab that makes him kick The Cheat, he says "Boot 'em up, boot 'em up, boot 'em up, y'all."
- Kid Speedy — The Videlectrix catalog describes the game as a "hilarious arcade-style race 'em up".
- Fan Costumes '06 — The page title is "The Crazy Dress 'Em Ups".
- Email pizza joint — The King of Town carries "Lite 'em up Dan" lighter fluid.
- The lighter fluid appears again in your edge.
- The phrase "Wind 'em up Dan!" was used to introduce the Wind-Up Homestar T-shirt.
- Email yes, wrestling — Homestar Runner's wrestling persona is "The Jack 'Em Up Kid".
- SBCG4AP Advertisement — Strong Bad describes the game as "a 3D point-and-click-'em-up adventure".
- Homestar Ruiner — Homestar goes through his "pre-race psyche-em-ups".
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