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Talk:Hiatuses

Ftr — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:37:12 GMT

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==Delete?==
I continue to believe that this does not deserve an article. First of all, the Strong Bad Email hiatus section is already covered on [[Strong Bad Email]], and that's where it belongs, not here. As for the current complete hiatus, I don't think there's enough to say. All there is is "the site has been on hiatus since November 2009, with a brief return for April Fool's Day 2010." That's pretty much what it says now, and that's pretty much all the potential it has. If the hiatus ever ends, then it might have a spot on [[Acknowledged Update Delays]], but for now, it does not merit coverage. '''Delete.''' {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 06:09, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:I have to agree with Heimstern here, with same reasons. So, '''delete''' as well. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 07:05, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

::I think it's an interesting article. It does not just cover the Strong bad Email hiatus. I think we should '''keep''' as of now. [[User:MeltingObject|MeltingObject]] 07:05, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:::My comment didn't only address the Sbemail hiatus, either. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 14:30, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::::For right now, I would agree that this article doesn't have much information on it. However, the Acknowledge Update Delays page has no information on the current break whatsoever, and Strong Bad Emails only says "They again went on hiatus in October of 2009 and have been since then." I feel that a not insignificant amount of people would come to the wiki to find out about the recent shortage of toons. If we put a few more facts about current projects we know TBC are working on, like Poker Night at the Inventory, I think this might merit its own page, and possibly a main page link as well (to cut down on people posting "Is HR coming back or not?" on talk pages everywhere). '''Keep'''. {{User:Itama/sig}} 06:04, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::I will repeat what I said at [[Talk:Main Page#Hiatus page]]. AUD and this page are entirely different things. The purpose of AUD is to cover instances when, inside of a cartoon, TBC indicate that they know about a delay. This page is, or at least I believe it is, intended to provide fans with information about the delay between major updates. This page could easily be in the HRWiki namespace, and be more aimed at giving users information about the wiki's communication with TBC. I don't think the article as it exists now is up to our standards, but it deserves to exist. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 06:23, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::An HRWiki-space page on this is totally fine by me. The problem I have is with us writing an mainspace article that's not about content but rather some attempt to explain a lack of content. We don't really know why the hiatus exists; explaining it with things like Poker Night and the Jim Henson movie are actually speculatory (TBC didn't completely stop making cartoons during SBCG4AP, for example). If we want a page to tell confused fans "Here's what we know about what's going on...", I believe the HRWiki space is the proper place for that. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 06:29, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I think from my perspective it could do with a bit more information, but it sums up the hiatuses okay and I think most of us are satisfied. In all honesty I do think there should be a page about the hiatuses and this one is adequate as of now. If there is any information left out that you think is necessary then add it.[[User:MeltingObject|MeltingObject]] 18:06, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Is that addressed at me? If so, I think you've missed my point. I'm not interested in adding information to this article; I believe none of this information is needed in this article, and hence the article itself is not needed. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:36, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
I'm fine with moving it to the project namespace, although it would need a more specific title than just "Hiatus[es]". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:47, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:I, like most everyone here, would like to know what ''is'' known about the reason(s) for the current hiatus. I have not learned anything from the current state of this article. [[User:StrongAwesome74/Hiatus]] has better content for folks wanting to learn something new about what ''has'' been going on while there have not been updates to the site, and if a goodly portion of it was incorporated here, I think we'd get a better quality discussion. Right now, it seems like opinions are limited to, "Delete" vs "this article has potential". I can understand why those of the former opinion do nothing to improve the article.. that makes sense.. but what I don't understand is why people of the latter opinion do nothing to improve the article to ''show'' us what its potential is. I'm on the fence; convince me and other fence riders with content, you supporters! =] {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 00:11, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
::I should clarify that I think the page should be moved and replaced with the "December 2009 to present" section of StrongAwesome's page. We really don't know much more than what's already stated in that section. We have given the Chaps several opportunities to tell us exactly what they're up to if they wanted, but so far they have declined to be specific at all. They've been rather cryptic (which is their right of course). I will say, however, that I get the distinct impression that we should ''not'' get our hopes up for a Halloween toon. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:56, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

In terms of the article's deletion, I think it should '''stay'''. In terms of the content, it needs heavy revisions. [[User:doctorwho295|doctorwho295]] 14 November 2010
: I will change my vote to '''keep'''. See section four on this talk page. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 15:10, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

I just took a look at this article for the first time in a while. My initial reaction is this: it needs to be written more formally and objectively, even if only by a little bit. The first thing that caught my eye was the caption for [[:File:aquashot.png]]: "How 2011 can be summed up for Homestar Runner". That's uncalled for and it screams whiny to me. This article is too much like an in-depth play-by-play, and less of a concise summary that I think it should be. It focuses more on what hasn't or didn't happen, rather than what has. I don't mean to put a "positive twist" on this subject, that "what has happened" has to talk about the spans where we haven't had updates. This ''has'' to change, and I'll step up to the plate to make sure it happens, unless someone can convince me otherwise that it doesn't any any significant changes. Here's a few changes I already have in mind:
*Change some grammar, phrasing, and wording to make it sound more professional and slightly more consistent.
*As with StrongBad74's take on the page, move the length of update delays and their records to their own section.
*For each year, note the dates for each appearance/site update.
{{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 18:47, 5 November 2011 (UTC)

:'''Keep'''. While this hiatus has scared off (sorry for the lack of a better term) many fans, it has become the most important point of discussion to those who are still fans. Even if this page should go, I think there should be, as mentioned above, a HRWIKI-namespace article on the hiatus. We do have [[HRWiki:Keep your pants on]], which addresses when TBC didn't update at the usual time ''when they were active''. I think that page should be rewritten to address this hiatus.
:And just incase anyone's wondering: here are my explanations for two of my additions to this article:

:You may notice that in "Minor hiatuses", there is a link to a discussion on this Wiki. I know we're not normally supposed to link to discussions in mainspace articles, but it made me laugh how there was so much drama about a hiatus that was short compared to this one.
:And the part about the Brothers Chaps not forgetting about Strong Bad Email: I find it hypocritical when someone works on a project, abandons it without saying whether it's finished or not, then a while later, does something that shows they know full well they can continue. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 04:07, 23 November 2011 (UTC)

And still, over a year later, this page largely concerns speculation and possible, but not known, explanations for the hiatus. As HRWiki-space material, this is fine stuff, but it does not belong in the article space. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:59, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

:What if we combine it with [[Homestar Runner (body of work)]]? That seems like a good fit. {{User:Tenerence Love/sig}} 00:36, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
::No. That's a horrible fit. That page is about the entire homestar runner content. This page is about lack of content. Please no. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 08:03, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
::Do not delete! i need to know when homestar is off!

== This is Halloween, this is Halloween ==

May I request that the "No Halloween toon" thing not be added until ''Tuesday''? When the website updated, it almost always updated on Monday. Thus, we're more likely to get a Halloween toon ''tomorrow'' than today, if you ask me. Keep on tranglin'. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 20:06, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
:Sure. We will wait until then, just for you. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 21:00, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

== May 24? ==
This page says that the sbemail hiatus is still ongoing as of 5/24/11. That's TOMORROW. Just curious, but is this wiki entirely run on GMT/UTC? --[[User:Raddaluigi|Raddaluigi]] 00:35, 24 May 2011 (UTC) --SIDE NOTE: The bottom of the page says it was last modified in April. Weird.
:That's correct. Release dates of cartoons are UTC-5 (UTC-4 during DST) b/c that's what time zone TBC live in (which is rarely important, but it has {{p|l={{FULLURL:On Break|diff=670230&oldid=670225}} had}} [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig|some]] [[Xeriouxly Forxe|significance]]). but otherwise, the dates are just like your timestamp. And about the last modified date: there is a CURRENTDATE template on the page to display whatever date the system thinks today is. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 01:14, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

== New Page? ==

I think the 2010-2011 hiatus should get it's own page on the wiki. --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 14:42, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
:I '''disagree''', because the content for that hiatus is still too small, as evidence on this page. However, expansion is not required, as this page gets the job done. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 15:05, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

== Uh...Article? ==

I really think that there should be a "2009-2011 hiatus" article. look at
[http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sandbox&oldid=727530 this]! That would make a big article! --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:10, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:That's mostly fan speculation. No. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:12, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::<nowiki>*facepalm*</nowiki> Okay. What about removing the quotes, and adding more detail? That ''just might'' make it more interesting! --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:15, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:::How about adding whatever detail you're talking about to this page, of which what you're describing belongs as a section. Not as its own article. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:18, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::::<nowiki>*facepalm tree*</nowiki> Ok Fine. Hmmm...how about adding it to "[[Acknowledged Update Delays]]" or "[[Timeline of Homestar Runner]]"?--{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:31, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:::::Everything relevant to acknowledged update delays is already on that page, and there's already mention of it on timeline. Why are you trying so hard to find somewhere other than this page for the info? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:43, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::::::<nowiki>*facepalm three*</nowiki> Fine. I'll stop now.--The{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 18:54, 19 December 2011 (UTC) (AKA Someone who's not Trogdor)

== Rename? ==
I think there should be a title change on the 2011-2011 hiatus. it should be called "2011-2012 [The end of Homestar Runner?]" because many people speculate its Homestars end. Also, this isnt for just renaming one part, either. you can also suggest renaming another part. Just an idea.
:Nope, some people think it's the end of Homestar Runner, but honestly I think they will make more cartoons someday. Now they have jobs and families to take care of. {{User:Tenerence Love/sig}} 16:40, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
::Any claim that this is "the end of homestar runner" that doesn't come from TBC themselves is just speculation, and it doesn't matter how many people think it is or isn't the end. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:43, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

== What the deuce is happening? ==

I just checked the website, and it's down. Does this mean that everything's over? Is the hiatus now permanent? Someone please tell me what's up. --[[Special:Contributions/99.46.236.115|99.46.236.115]] 07:54, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:Well, judging by [http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/www.homestarrunner.com], you may be right. It seems that this is the end for Homestar Runner. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 08:52, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:: A website being down for a short while doesn't mean it'll be down forever. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 10:38, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:::Could just be a hosting issue - the server is still responding to ping. --[[User:Ftr|Ftr]] 10:42, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
::::See? She's back :D --[[User:Ftr|Ftr]] 17:37, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

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Doomy Tales of the Macabre

Ftr — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:20:54 GMT

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{{toonnav|Holiday Toon|ween09|Decomposing Pumpkins|Homestarloween Party}}
[[File:GloomyTalesOfTheMacabre.png|thumb|Doomy Tales]]

Strong Sad takes control this year!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, [[Onion Bubs]], {{Film|Pom Pom}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|Homsar}} (Easter egg), {{Film|The Sad Kids}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Bad}}

See '''[[Doomy Tales of the Macabre Costumes]]''' for more information on what everyone was wearing.

'''Places:''' [[Strong Sad's Room]]

'''Date:''' Thursday, October 29, 2009

'''Running Time:''' 5:57

'''Page Title:''' Available wherever doomy books are sold!

==Transcript==
''{Open to an almost-entirely black screen, with a window in the corner. As the following words are said, they are written at the bottom of the screen in red.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' One chilled ''{said as chillèd}'' Hallow's eve I rose,

''{Strong Sad steps out of the shadows. The next line is not written on the screen.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And sat right down to writing,

''{He sits down as a desk moves in to view, with a paper and inkwell on it. He pulls out a pen and takes it to the paper.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' For none had bothered to propose, to their parties, my inviting.

''{Cut back to another mostly-black screen with another window. Strong Sad is seen writing at the desk in white silhouette. The words are again written in red.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' So I crafted such a macabre ''{said in an exaggerated fashion}'' tale there in my darkened room

''{Cut to a closeup of Strong Sad.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' To achieve literary justice, and send each to their DOOOOM! ''{As he says the final word, a skull image appears over his head, the screen glows slightly green, and a musical sting is heard.}''

''{To music, a book entitled "DOOMY TALES OF THE MACABRE by S. Sad" appears. On the cover, Strong Sad is dressed as the grim reaper and laughing. In front of him lie skulls of other main characters.}''

''{Cut to the exterior of the King of Town's castle. One window is brightly lit. The camera zooms in on that window.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' We start with the most expendable. Grrrreetings, ''{with the R rolled}'' King of Town!

''{Cut to inside the castle, where the King of Town is slowly sinking into a giant boiling pot.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' For this glutton, a stew of mutton in which to slowly drown!

'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' I thought these were tales of the McArby: ''{A book appears with "TALES OF THE McARBY" on it, showing an enormous hamburger.}'' the mythical fast-food crossover sandwich of legend!

''{The book disappears. The King of Town is now mostly submerged. He gurgles a bit and munches on the mutton on the way down. A skull image in the shape of The Municipality logo appears over his head as he sinks, to a musical sting. Cut to an image of a crystal ball.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' What's this? ''{Marzipan walks up to the crystal, and a distorted reflection of her is visible in it.}'' The fair maid Marzipan considering a brand new man?

''{Homestar leans in.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Marzipan! Have you seen my toenail clippings? I left them right on top of your toothbrush.

''{Marzipan glares at Homestar for a moment, and then into the crystal.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Crystal, crystal, on the ball, I need a better boyfriend, y'all!

''{Closeup on the ball, which is glowing. A buzzing sound is heard.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' But the gypsy forces she invoked decided they would play a joke!

''{The ball flashes to a thunderclap. Cut to Homestar, but pan immediately so that only his shadow is visible.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' AaaaaaaaAAAAAAA...

''{His shadow and voice both shift to match Coach Z's}''

'''COACH Z:''' AAAAARRAOOOOOORR!

''{Pan back over to Coach Z.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Hey there, my little love jorb! ''{Holds up his foot, which is encased in a shoe that's falling apart. It's stained and some hairs are on it.}'' These bunions, corns, and calluses aren't gonna pumice themselves!

''{Cut to Marzipan.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' ''{halfheartedly; a skull appears over her face to the musical sting}'' Nuuuuuuu... Oh, wait, ''{squinting}'' what's that say? ''{The skull appears to the musical sting again.}'' Nooooooooo!

''{Cut to Bubs' Concession Stand. Bubs is in silhouette. The top of the screen resembles the paper Strong Sad is writing on, and Strong Sad's line is written on it.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And now we join a man obse—

''{Sudden cut back to Coach Z.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, what abrat my doom?

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Um, you're already Coach Z. No sense in beating a dead horse.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, good point!

''{A skull appears over his face to the musical sting. Cut back to the Concession Stand, the same as before.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And now we join a man obsessed with sales and liquidation,

''{Cut to inside the Stand. Bubs is concocting some sort of potion with a complicated device. He has some bubble gum in his costume's wig. A bottle of "TOXIC WASTE" is sitting near him.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Dabbling with fiendish tests and genetic experimentation.

'''BUBS:''' I'll just take this piece of brain from my wig... ''{grabs the bubble gum and throws it into the concoction. Strong Sad's face appears in the corner of the screen.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' But you all know how these things go, with unnatural creations.

''{Cut back outside the Stand.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' A puff of smoke! ''{smoke appears}'' A greenish glow! ''{the space inside the Stand turns green}'' Voila! Horrible abominations!

''{A giant puff of smoke appears. The text on the stand has been replaced with Bubs-like eyes, and teeth resembling Bubs' teeth hang above the stand's window. Bubs, now clearly visible, looks up at this. The stand growls and the teeth shake.}''

'''BUBS:''' Aw, this was supposed to ''reduce'' my overhead! Not turn into my head!

''{The teeth chomp at Bubs, severing his head from his body. The head, with Xs in place of eyes, flies forward and lands in front of Onion Bubs.}''

'''ONION BUBS:''' Welcome to my world! Ehhhhh-heheheheheheeeeeeeh!

''{A skull appears over Bubs' head to a musical sting. Cut to Pom Pom and the Poopsmith in the middle of the field.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' These two no-talkers need to go!

''{A piece of paper comes down from the top of the screen; both characters look at it. "Poopsmith" is written on it over Strong Sad's next line.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Let's eliminate a Poopsmith O!

''{The word on the paper becomes "POpsmith". A tire pump that looks like it came from an old video game appears in front of the Poopsmith. The Poopsmith looks at it and starts pumping it. As he does, a tube connects from it to Pom Pom. Pom Pom becomes pixelated and grows bigger, until he pops. Crickets chirp for a moment.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover, unsure}'' Oh, uh, and Pom Pom was filled with a deadly gas... ''{a cloud of gas appears where Pom Pom was}'' that killed the Popsmith... really... fast.

''{The Poopsmith suddenly falls over onto the tire pump. A skull appears over his head, and over Pom Pom's cloud, with a really fast musical sting. Cut to Homestar running in the field.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Homestar Runner, fast, like the whind, but how fast can he run when his knees can't bend?

''{As Homestar passes a tree, his legs straighten out to a musical sting. He keeps running, albeit slower, anyway.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oooh! Hey, this ain't so bad! ''{Hearts appear over his head}'' Give me the good thoughts, you know.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Well, I'll revise, then, if you please. What if each leg had several knees?

''{A flash of light and musical sting as Homestar's legs become curved and tangled. Nonetheless, he shuffles along anyway.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, great! It's like I'm wadin' through puddin' with every step! And everyone knows how much the Homestar Runner loves wadin' through puddin'. ''{He stops.}'' Strong Sad, these doomy tales of macrame aren't very scary. ''{He walks forward.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Oh, there's an idea!

''{Cut to the dark room where Strong Sad is writing, now silhouetted in gray. Homestar shuffles in in white. The words are written on the bottom of the screen again.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' A crafty fad, once loved by all. I'll hang you on a 70's basement wall!

''{Suddenly, the background becomes a yellow wallpaper, and Homestar becomes a macrame owl hanging on it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{terrified}'' Oh no! Macrame! My worst nightmare!

''{Marzipan steps forward.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' But Macrame Owl Homestar, I give you a macrame dream catcher for Decemberween every year.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' My point exactlyyyyyyy!

''{A skull appears over the macrame Homestar to the musical sting. Marzipan jumps back in surprise. Coach Z steps in.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Get back upstairs and cook my seventies dinner, woman!

''{Marzipan scowls and walks off.}''

'''COACH Z:''' And put on a pantsuit, fer cryin' out loud!

''{Cut to the Sad Kids approaching a house with a candy bag. A paper appears, with Strong Sad's words written on it.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Halloween is very handy, for those with appetites for candy.

''{The paper disappears as a hand drops a piece of candy into the bag. The Sad Kids walk off.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Except for greedy trick-or-treaters...

''{Cut to Strong Mad and The Cheat.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Like Strong Mad and The Cheat... ''{struggles for a rhyme}'' er...

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{interrupting}'' CHECK OUT MY NEW TREAT BAG!

''{He indicates a dumpster with "TR[[Lowercase i's|i]]CK TREAT" spray-painted on it.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Cut to the moon, panning back.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' All night long, they gathered sweets,

''{The dumpster comes into view. Candy is poured into it.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And tossed upon the growing heap! When finally struck the midnight hour,

''{Strong Mad and The Cheat appear in the dumpster and start scarfing down candy. The Cheat disappears suddenly.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' 'Twas not just candy he devoured! ''{chuckles}''

''{Strong Mad chokes a little and yellow hairs fly out of his mouth.}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' THE CHEAT? NOOOOOO!!!

''{A skull appears over Strong Mad's head, and another appears around his stomach for The Cheat, for the musical sting.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' That's not macabre!

''{Cut to Strong Bad standing near the dumpster.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Strong Mad eats The Cheat like four times a day! How do you think we give him baths?

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Oh, fine! Well, I saved the ''most'' macabre ''{exaggerated}'' for last!

'''STRONG BAD:''' I'd like to see you get macabré on mé!

''{Cut to the Compé. Strong Bad types Strong Sad's words.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Strong Bad, as he always does, checks emails from his fans, what if,

''{Cut to behind the Compé.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' instead of boxing gloves, a pair of human hands?!

''{Strong Bad's hands are replaced by human hands. Strong Bad recoils. The Compé's monitor falls away.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Aaahhh! I'm hideous! How will I ever type with these waggly knuckled monstrosities?!

''{He attempts to type, but fails. A skull appears over his head to the musical sting. Fade out and back in to Strong Sad.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Now all have met their grisly fate, such horrors for you to see. Perchance next time they'll all think twice before not inviting me!

''{The lights suddenly come on, and Strong Sad looks up with a happy surprised face.}''

'''ALL:''' Happy Halloween, Strong Sad!

''{Cut back to show Strong Sad looking at all the other main characters except Homsar.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' A surprise party? Just for me?! Oh, you guys shouldn't have! You all really do care!

''{The characters all fall forward, revealed to be a giant cardboard cutout with a tape player behind it.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh. ''{to the viewer, nervously:}'' Heh, heh, you weren't really supposed to see that, uh... let's just flick the light back off, shall we?

''{He turns off the light. The words "the end." appear to music, with skulls of the characters appearing below it. Cut to a scene of all the characters standing around in the field.}''

==Easter Eggs==
* During the scene with Pom Pom and The Poopsmith in the field, click on The Poopsmith's Goron Ruby tattoo to see the Homsar Easter egg.

*At the end, click on Strong Mad:
:'''STRONG MAD:''' MOOVA MOOVA!

*At the end, click on The Poopsmith:
:''{Homestar sings Saria's song from [[The Legend of Zelda]]: [[Wikipedia:Ocarina Of Time|Ocarina Of Time]] slightly off-key as The Poopsmith dances}''

*At the end, click on Bubs:
:'''BUBS:''' Hey, Coach Z, you seen my wallet?
:'''COACH Z:''' Well, what does it look like?
:'''BUBS:''' It's the one that says "Bad business practices".

*At the end, click on The King of Town:
:'''STRONG BAD:''' The King of Town ate the colonel's mustard, and the rope, and the parlor.
:'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' I admit to only two thirds of that statement!

*At the end, click on Coach Z:
:'''COACH Z:''' Say, Marzipan, peep this: "You take two steps frorward and I'll take two steps back." Huh? No? I'm a cold-hearted snake? Rush rush? The Laker girls?

*At the end, click on The Cheat:
:''{The Cheat grabs his backside and pulls himself into the air A stone podium inscribed "UNLESS" appears under The Cheat, and he flies away. The podium disappears and The Cheat reappears with a pop.}''

*At the end, click on Strong Bad:
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, the evil moon is crashing into the Earth again! What a totally un-frustrating way to play a video game!

*At the end, click on Marzipan:
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Run, Marzipan, Run—off of a cliff, preferably.
:'''MARZIPAN:''' You Kinder-Uberraschung!

*At the end, click on Homestar:
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' All right, I'm just gonna save everybody some time and burn through these. ''{quickly}'' Pom Pom? Underwater orange juice man? Classic. Strong Bad? Scarecrow and Mrs. King? I would've preferred Jake and the Fat Man, but nice work. The Cheat as the thorax? Love it. Favorite part of the insect. Coach Z? Not sure if I wanna know the answer to this, but did you steal Mickey Mouse's pants? Marzipan, off-duty Ronald McDonald? It is what it is. And finally, Homestar, you seem to be distraught. People try and make me sound a lot... weird, y'know, and I'm strong! And I can... kick... ''{lifts his leg to kick. It becomes the curled-up tangle it was during the toon.}''

==Fun Facts==
===Trivia===
*This is the first time Onion Bubs has ever spoken.
*This is the second time, both ever and in a row, that two characters have dressed from the same series.
*This is also the second time that a character has sported two different costumes in the same Halloween Toon: Strong Sad is wearing his Grim Reaper getup on the cover of his book.
*[[wikipedia:Macabre|Macabre]] is a form of writing characterized by its grim nature and details of death.

===Remarks===
*Many characters [[fourth wall breaks|break the fourth wall]] by speaking to Strong Sad as he narrates. Marzipan does so by "misreading a cue card". Strong Bad also does so by typing what Strong Sad is narrating. Strong Sad does so by addressing the audience at the end.
*The patty on the McArby resembles that of the [[Blubb-O's|Thick 'n Nasty]].
*This cartoon does not feature an appearance by [[The Goblin]].

===Goofs===
*The Poopsmith is dressed as Darunia, but the tag at the end says that he is "King Dirunia". In addition to the spelling error, Darunia (though the leader of the Gorons) is not a king.
*Homsar's hat is dressed up for Halloween, but at the end, he is wearing his normal bowler hat.

===Inside References===
*Bubs' Concession Stand turning into Bubs's head also happened in the [[HomestarRunner.com PAY PLUS!|2005 April Fools' Day special]].
*Strong Bad's fate is [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|human hands]].
*The dooms written by Strong Sad involve the [[death]]s of several characters.
*Strong Sad mentions that Homsar was killed by the [[Heavy Lourde]] in [[homsar|sbemail number 2]].
*McArby is a [[portmanteau]] of [[McDonald's]] and [[Wikipedia:Arby's|Arby's]].
*Homestar has trouble [[What are you supposed to be?|identifying the costumes]].
*Strong Sad's pronunciation of "macabre" is reminiscent of his pronunciation of "baklava" in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]].
*Strong Sad suggests that Strong Mad [[The Cheat being eaten| eats the Cheat]].
*The King of Town's skull image resembles the logo for [[The Municipality]].
*This toon is done in the style of the poetry of [[Edgar Allan Poe]].

===Real-World References===
[[File:Majora's Moon.png|thumb|300px|What a totally unfrustrating likeness!]]
*Strong Bad's comment about the moon falling refers to ''[[Legend of Zelda|The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', in which, the moon would come crashing down after 3 in-game days (72 minutes real-world time, under normal conditions), causing a game over unless Link reset time using the Ocarina of Time. His comment about it being a "totally unfrustrating" manner of play refers to how this time limit and limited saving cause the gamer to rush almost constantly. The face on the moon as he says this resembles the one in that game.
*The song that Homestar sings and the Poopsmith dances to is Saria's Song from [[Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. In this game, the player must make Goron Chieftain Darunia dance to this song. This tune also plays in the Woods of Mystery, a place in the game [[Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]], in which the player is on a quest to stop the Skull Kid from destroying the world, the character Strong Bad is dressed up as.
*Marzipan says "Crystal, crystal, on the ball", a reference to the line "Mirror, mirror, on the wall" from [[Wikipedia: Snow White|Snow White]].
*When you click on Homestar at the end of the toon, the Easter Egg wraps up with him claiming to be strong and able to kick. This, along with Homestar's costume, is a reference to Crispin Glover's 1987 appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman".
*Coach Z's Easter egg makes heavy reference to [[Wikipedia:Paula Abdul|Paula Abdul]], including her songs "[[Wikipedia:Opposites Attract|Opposites Attract]]" and "Rush Rush". [[Wikipedia:MC Skat Kat|MC Skat Kat]] first appeared in the Abdul's "Opposites Attract" video.
*Strong Bad's quote "Run, Marzipan, Run" is based on the source of Marzipan's costume, the German movie ''[[Wikipedia:Run Lola Run|Run Lola Run]]''.
**Marzipan's reply, "You [[Wikipedia: Kinder Surprise|Kinder-Überraschung]]!" refers to the [[German]] confection also known as "Kinder Surprise" or "Kinder Egg".
*Bubs' Easter egg is reference to Pulp Fiction, where his costume, Jules, originated from. Jules had a wallet saying a similar, but vulgar phrase on it.

==External Links==
{{extlinks|ween09|15866}}
{{halloweennav}}

Crystal Fortress

Ftr — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:11:14 GMT

Ftr: /* Fun Facts */

{{toonnav|Powered by The Cheat|crystal|Trudgemank|The Cheat Theme Song}}
[[Image:crystal fortress.png‎ |thumb|right|220px|"Unicorns?! Who-who are you?"]]

In this partially-[[Powered by The Cheat]] music video, Davey attempts to call Strong Bad from his crystal fortress - but the Rambling Wreck of E-Mail Check has got some countermeasures!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Davey]], Other Guy/Guitarist, {{Film|Strong Bad}}, Unicorn, Multi-ethnic kids

'''Date:''' Monday, September 28, 2009

'''Running Time:''' 2:09

'''Page Title:''' Davey Gets His Due!

==Transcript==
'''DAVEY:''' Mmm. French fries. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Mmm. Yeah, they're good. Gee, Davey, Strong Bad always seems so hostile. I bet he doesn't even know how much everybody loves him. 
'''DAVEY:''' Nope, nope. I don't think so either. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Nope. 
'''DAVEY:''' I've written a song I think'll make Strong Bad understand. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Oh? 
'''DAVEY:''' I'm gonna sing it. 

'''DAVEY:''' Uhh Huh 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{spoken}'' I already don't like the sound of this one. Ohh, vomit-inducing! My favorite! 
'''DAVEY:''' ''{singing throughout}'' Come down from your crystal fortress, oh Strong Bad, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' What? 
'''DAVEY:''' A unicorn awaits at a rainbow bridge, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''Unicorns?!'' Wh-who are you? 
'''DAVEY:''' Her head is bowed and a tiny tear traces these words in the dew. 
'''STRONG BAD:''' All right, you whiny weasels. 

'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' ''{singing back up vocals throughout}'' Strong Bad 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Shut up. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Strong Bad 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress. 

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{screamed}'' Throw me a squeedley guitar! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Let me tell ya, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' You get French fries, and you get French fries, but ''you'' don't get French fries, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' That's right! You get French fries, and you get French fries, but ''you'' don't get no French fries, 
'''OTHER SINGER:''' ''{simultaneously, heavy metal style screaming}'' You don't get french friiies. You get french friiiiies! They Might be Giiiants, gets no french friiies! Yeeah-ah yeah-ah yeah ah! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' You get the French fries, and you get the French fries, but '''''you''''' don't get French fries! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Ohh! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Ahh! 

'''DAVEY:''' Unchain your trembling hopes and dreams, oh Strong Bad, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''Awwwwwwww!'' I thought you were done. 
'''DAVEY:''' The love you deny is the key that will melt the lock, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' I'll melt your face! 
'''DAVEY:''' Our golden shining spirits, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Eww! 
'''DAVEY:''' will all join hands and sing. 

'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad 
'''STRONG BAD:''' No. 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad 
'''STRONG BAD:''' I'm not coming down from no place. 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad. 
'''DAVEY:''' Strong Bad. 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Shut up... you stupid hippie. 

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{spoken}'' I'm-a gonna throw a brick at your cellist. 

''{A crash is heard, with the sound of a piano being broken}''

==Fun Facts==
===Explanations===
*This song comes from [[They Might Be Giants]] [[TMBW:Podcast 37A|Podcast 37A]], during which John Flansburgh also mentions hoping to make this into something on [[homestarrunner.com]], which, eleven months later, it has.

===Remarks===
*Although Strongbad says he's "gonna throw a brick at [their] cellist", the instrument that we hear breaking is a piano.

===Goofs===
*The girl is the only one of the Haddi-Man kids that does not have a shadow.

===Inside References===
*[[French fries]] are commonly seen and mentioned throughout the music video.
*At the end of the email [[virus]] Strong Bad says that he doesn't even remembers Davey's name.
*[[Whaddaya Know, Haddi-Man?|The guitarist]] first appeared in [[for kids]], as did the three children.
*Strong Bad mentions [[Puke|vomit inducing]].
*Strong Bad's comments throughout the song are reminiscent of those in [[Sensitive to Bees]]. In both songs, he responds to the first sung line with "What?".
*Strong Bad says he'll melt the guitarist's face off, something he attempted to do in [[coloring]] to Limozeen with his crayons.
*When Strong Bad is seen on the mountaintop, he is depicted as being [[Exaggerated Strong Bad|really muscular]].
*The pixellated lightning bolts at the beginning of Strong Bad's metal segment are directly imported from the [[Peasant's Quest]] title screen.
*Strong Bad stylized as a "haddiman" kid has [[Lack of Visible Body Parts|ears]].
*Strong Bad threatens to throw a brick, something he also did in [[Sketchbook (video)]] and [[the process]].
*At the beginning of Strong Bad's metal segment, the picture shown in the background is the Unicorn in Paradise poster (sans unicorn), which was also seen in [[Strong Bad Main Page|his bedroom]].

===Real-World References===
*Davey's costume before Strong Bad appears on the mountaintop is based on that of [[Wikipedia:Brynhildr#Wagner's "Ring" cycle|Brunnhilde]] from [[Wikipedia:Richard Wagner|Wagner's]] [[Wikipedia:Der Ring des Nibelungen| "Ring" cycle]]. It is considered an iconic and stereotypical operatic costume.
*The scene with Strong Bad on the mountaintop spoofs the [[Wikipedia:Night on Bald Mountain|"Night On Bald Mountain"]] sequence of the [[Disney]] movie, ''[[Wikipedia:Fantasia (film)|Fantasia]]'', with Strong Bad as Chernabog.
**It may also be a reference to the introduction of [[Wikipedia:Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire|Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire]], since the "Sierra Presents" logo also has a purple colored djinni appearing out from behind a mountain.

==See Also==
*The [[Crystal Fortress Visuals|visuals]] for this video

==External Links==
{{extlinks|crystal|15804}}
*[http://www.tmbg.com/_media/_pod/TMBGPodcast37A.mp3 download podcast MP3]
*[[TMBW:Crystal Fortress|see the This Might Be a Wiki article for "Crystal Fortress"]]

[[Category:Powered by The Cheat]][[Category:Songs]]

Crystal Fortress

Ftr — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:10:59 GMT

Ftr: /* Explanations */

Crystal Fortress

Ftr — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:10:41 GMT

Ftr: /* Fun Facts */

{{toonnav|Powered by The Cheat|crystal|Trudgemank|The Cheat Theme Song}}
[[Image:crystal fortress.png‎ |thumb|right|220px|"Unicorns?! Who-who are you?"]]

In this partially-[[Powered by The Cheat]] music video, Davey attempts to call Strong Bad from his crystal fortress - but the Rambling Wreck of E-Mail Check has got some countermeasures!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Davey]], Other Guy/Guitarist, {{Film|Strong Bad}}, Unicorn, Multi-ethnic kids

'''Date:''' Monday, September 28, 2009

'''Running Time:''' 2:09

'''Page Title:''' Davey Gets His Due!

==Transcript==
'''DAVEY:''' Mmm. French fries. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Mmm. Yeah, they're good. Gee, Davey, Strong Bad always seems so hostile. I bet he doesn't even know how much everybody loves him. 
'''DAVEY:''' Nope, nope. I don't think so either. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Nope. 
'''DAVEY:''' I've written a song I think'll make Strong Bad understand. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Oh? 
'''DAVEY:''' I'm gonna sing it. 

'''DAVEY:''' Uhh Huh 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{spoken}'' I already don't like the sound of this one. Ohh, vomit-inducing! My favorite! 
'''DAVEY:''' ''{singing throughout}'' Come down from your crystal fortress, oh Strong Bad, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' What? 
'''DAVEY:''' A unicorn awaits at a rainbow bridge, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''Unicorns?!'' Wh-who are you? 
'''DAVEY:''' Her head is bowed and a tiny tear traces these words in the dew. 
'''STRONG BAD:''' All right, you whiny weasels. 

'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' ''{singing back up vocals throughout}'' Strong Bad 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Shut up. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Strong Bad 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress. 

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{screamed}'' Throw me a squeedley guitar! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Let me tell ya, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' You get French fries, and you get French fries, but ''you'' don't get French fries, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' That's right! You get French fries, and you get French fries, but ''you'' don't get no French fries, 
'''OTHER SINGER:''' ''{simultaneously, heavy metal style screaming}'' You don't get french friiies. You get french friiiiies! They Might be Giiiants, gets no french friiies! Yeeah-ah yeah-ah yeah ah! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' You get the French fries, and you get the French fries, but '''''you''''' don't get French fries! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Ohh! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Ahh! 

'''DAVEY:''' Unchain your trembling hopes and dreams, oh Strong Bad, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''Awwwwwwww!'' I thought you were done. 
'''DAVEY:''' The love you deny is the key that will melt the lock, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' I'll melt your face! 
'''DAVEY:''' Our golden shining spirits, 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Eww! 
'''DAVEY:''' will all join hands and sing. 

'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad 
'''STRONG BAD:''' No. 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad 
'''STRONG BAD:''' I'm not coming down from no place. 
'''DAVEY:''' Please come down from your crystal fortress. 
'''OTHER GUY:''' Strong Bad. 
'''DAVEY:''' Strong Bad. 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Shut up... you stupid hippie. 

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{spoken}'' I'm-a gonna throw a brick at your cellist. 

''{A crash is heard, with the sound of a piano being broken}''

==Fun Facts==
===Explanations===
*This song comes from [[They Might Be Giants]] [[TMBW:Podcast 37A|Podcast 37A]], during which John Flansburgh also mentions hoping to make this into something on [[homestarrunner.com]], which, eleven months later, it has.

===Remarks
*Although Strongbad says he's "gonna throw a brick at [their] cellist", the instrument that we hear breaking is a piano.

===Goofs===
*The girl is the only one of the Haddi-Man kids that does not have a shadow.

===Inside References===
*[[French fries]] are commonly seen and mentioned throughout the music video.
*At the end of the email [[virus]] Strong Bad says that he doesn't even remembers Davey's name.
*[[Whaddaya Know, Haddi-Man?|The guitarist]] first appeared in [[for kids]], as did the three children.
*Strong Bad mentions [[Puke|vomit inducing]].
*Strong Bad's comments throughout the song are reminiscent of those in [[Sensitive to Bees]]. In both songs, he responds to the first sung line with "What?".
*Strong Bad says he'll melt the guitarist's face off, something he attempted to do in [[coloring]] to Limozeen with his crayons.
*When Strong Bad is seen on the mountaintop, he is depicted as being [[Exaggerated Strong Bad|really muscular]].
*The pixellated lightning bolts at the beginning of Strong Bad's metal segment are directly imported from the [[Peasant's Quest]] title screen.
*Strong Bad stylized as a "haddiman" kid has [[Lack of Visible Body Parts|ears]].
*Strong Bad threatens to throw a brick, something he also did in [[Sketchbook (video)]] and [[the process]].
*At the beginning of Strong Bad's metal segment, the picture shown in the background is the Unicorn in Paradise poster (sans unicorn), which was also seen in [[Strong Bad Main Page|his bedroom]].

===Real-World References===
*Davey's costume before Strong Bad appears on the mountaintop is based on that of [[Wikipedia:Brynhildr#Wagner's "Ring" cycle|Brunnhilde]] from [[Wikipedia:Richard Wagner|Wagner's]] [[Wikipedia:Der Ring des Nibelungen| "Ring" cycle]]. It is considered an iconic and stereotypical operatic costume.
*The scene with Strong Bad on the mountaintop spoofs the [[Wikipedia:Night on Bald Mountain|"Night On Bald Mountain"]] sequence of the [[Disney]] movie, ''[[Wikipedia:Fantasia (film)|Fantasia]]'', with Strong Bad as Chernabog.
**It may also be a reference to the introduction of [[Wikipedia:Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire|Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire]], since the "Sierra Presents" logo also has a purple colored djinni appearing out from behind a mountain.

==See Also==
*The [[Crystal Fortress Visuals|visuals]] for this video

==External Links==
{{extlinks|crystal|15804}}
*[http://www.tmbg.com/_media/_pod/TMBGPodcast37A.mp3 download podcast MP3]
*[[TMBW:Crystal Fortress|see the This Might Be a Wiki article for "Crystal Fortress"]]

[[Category:Powered by The Cheat]][[Category:Songs]]

Talk:Lookin at a Thing in a Bag

Ftr — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:43:30 GMT

Ftr: /**/Almost makes the drinks not worth it...

==Who Buys The Drinks?==
''Homestar and the bags seem to not be important to the Brothers Strong's scheme: Bubs donated the drinks and then showed up after Homestar saw him.''

Donated? I think you'll find Homestar bought the drinks, although it looks as if no money was exchanged, but that's just because everything seems free when bought from Bubs'. Well, that's how it looked to me... I suppose the above surreal suggestion could still be funny... in a way... --[[User:195.92.67.74|195.92.67.74]] 17:49, 27 Nov 2004 (MST)

:I kinda doubt Bubs would ever really donate anything. He's more stingy than Moe (of Moe's Tavern on the Simpsons). - [[User:furrykef|furrykef]] ([[User_talk:furrykef|Talk at me]]) 22:10, 27 May 2005 (UTC)

::Quoting Strong Bad (to Bubs): "Thanks for donating these drinks to our cause!" Also, no money is ever shown changing hands (okay, Homestar doesn't have visible hands, but you know what I mean). But the cool guys' plan makes no sense—Strong Bad obviously had set ''something'' up with Bubs ahead of Homestar's involvement, and then later Bubs arrives at the stick. ''Why not eliminate the bags altogether and just have Bubs bring the drinks over? What was Homestar's role supposed to be?'' I'm losing sleep over this. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 09:18, 23 Jun 2005 (UTC)
:::Sewiously. But, I guess Homestar's involvement was to make it funny. And because they were thirsty. The Cheat, SB, and strong Mad have been known to do weird things when hungry. (example- The Jolly Dumple), maybe the same can be said about being thirsty.[[User:Ookelaylay|Ookelaylay]] 19:49, 2 Jul 2005 (UTC)
:::I'm gonna have to agree with Ukulele here, SB, SM, & Teh C seem to do alot of things to/with Homestar merely for their enjoyment and usually for no obvious reason. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}} 02:01, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I'm gonna have to agree with this guy above me. Maybe they did this just to embarass Homestar or waste his time. Maybe they shouldn't have let him see the bag, maybe they were planning on making him wonder what was in it.

==When Is An Email Not An Email?==
How is this short related to Strong Bad Email? The connection is not very obvious, unless you count the fact that it has Strong Bad in it, but lots of other toons have Strong Bad in them too. [[User:Kamek|Kamek]] 07:49, 11 Jan 2005 (MST)

This one came on a monday when there was supposed to be an email, if I'm correct. It's sort of not-an-email email. -- [[User:AgentSeethroo|AgentSeethroo]] 08:40, 11 Jan 2005 (MST)

This toon was first linked on the email menu with a Post-it note that said "looking at a thing in a bag". So it was sort of a pseudo-email. [[User:Dark Grapefruit|DG]] 11:23, 11 Jan 2005 (MST)

:<s>Not-So-Light Orange-and-Pink-fruit</s> Dark Grapefruit here has a point. [http://www.homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/sbemail_thinginthebag.html This], as well as [http://www.homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/sbemailteengirlsquad.html Teen Girl Squad 4], was featured on Denny's Menus. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}} 02:24, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

== the greatest guy ==

i'm far too lazy to look it up, but i believe the "greatest guy" reference goes abck to an early strongbad quote. after executing some prank, strong bad sasy "truly, i am the greatest guy," or some such.

== T!T-V! ==
The page title (And TV) saying "T!T-V!Watch the TV show!" seems to me to be a reference to a popular cheer that goes "G!G-O!Go team Go!"Does it seem to be a reference to y'all?[[User:Ookelaylay|Ookelaylay]] 15:36, 7 Jul 2005 (UTC)
:No. - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}
::does to me. We should [[HRWiki:STUFF|STUFF]] it. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 20:54, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
:::Ok, I finally remembered this conversation and stuffed it. Whether it lives remains to be seen... *lightning crackles* {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 18:31, 18 December 2005 (UTC)
:Didn't live. *Points below* {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 01:42, 10 January 2006 (UTC)

== Closed STUFF ==

{{stuffcloseddecline}}
=== V! V-O! Vote in Stuff! ===
{{stufffact|The page title (And TV) saying "T! T-V! TV Show! Watch the TV show!" may be a reference to a popular cheer that goes "G! G-O! Go team Go!"}}
{{stuffverdict|17:22, 17 December 2005 (UTC)|03:37, 29 December 2005 (UTC)|overwhelmingly declined|11|3|Lookin at a Thing in a Bag}}

== Another Goof ==

[[Image:Stickgoof.PNG|200px|thumb|See? No fillets!]]
Coincidentally, this happens during 5 of the 7 frames that the stick is out of place. The fillet that is usually on the corners of the cartoons made by TBC is not on the side of the black sweeping line that the stick is also on. In other words, during the scene change, the black outline bar is filleted (like it should be) on the basement side of the change, but not the field side. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}

== Commentary Commentary ==

I believe that the line from the commentary is a reference to Arrested Development, because prior to this line, Matt says, "It spells juice," which is a quote from Arrested Development. In another episode, the same character says, "This party is going to be off the hook," which is what Mike says. Regardless, I think it really sucks that you reverted my addition in nano-seconds. Thanks a lot, dude. [[User:Sallysitwell|Sallysitwell]]
:Well, the rest of that information was not provided. If it had been worded to include all of that, i wouldn't have just thought it was a common phrase. Feel free to put it back (preferable modified to reflect the whole reference), and sorry for the confusion. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 03:21, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
::Sally: What episodes are you referring to? I can't seem to find those quotes in the context of AD. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:29, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

== Almost makes the drinks not worth it... ==

Strong Bad said a similar line at the end of a toon once before, in [[Secret Recipes]], could this be considered an inside reference?

Talk:On Break

Ftr — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:25:50 GMT

Ftr: /* Pickle? */

== smells like dead what now? ==

can anyone tell what the last 2 words in the easter egg conversation are? -- [[User:Neumannz|Neumannz]] 06:29, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Danzut? That's the only thing I can think of, but I've never been to Turkey, so I don't know if it smells bad or not.
:It sounds like "dead-zuh" to me. Or possibly "deadzert". You know, like "dessert", only dead. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 06:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::I don't know why, but I heard "tion". like air condi"tion" pronounced shun.--{{User:Crudely Drawn Cupcake/sig}} 13:16, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

::I heard "dim sum" which would correlate with Coach Z's "kimchi." ---Ransom (--[[Special:Contributions/68.123.102.158|68.123.102.158]] 02:25, 25 August 2009 (UTC))

== Ppice ==

How do we know it's a goof? Maybe Bubs ran out of r's. Don't forget the Conces5ion Stand. [[Special:Contributions/121.209.148.49|121.209.148.49]] 07:59, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:It's clearly a cloth sign with the letters printed on. You can't "run out" in such an instance.
:On the other hand, I do agree. Perhaps move it to Remarks if TBC don't fix it within a couple days. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 08:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::Maybe it was painted on. Maybe TBC deliberately did that and had Bubs "forget" the R's tail--[[User:Dollaroo|Dollaroo]] 16:46, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:::I thought the PP was connected to P^2. -[[Special:Contributions/132.183.140.243|132.183.140.243]] 17:25, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::::I thought that too. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:56, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::I, however, think that's kind of a reach. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 18:44, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

==Not sure where to put this...==
Strong Bad says himself, Homestar and Coach Z are all fully grown. [[User:Strong Intelligent|SI.com!]]
:Sounds like something that could be mentioned on [[Characters' Ages]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 08:22, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

== Smoking Crayon ==

In the first scene, before Coach Z walks up, the crayon Strong Bad smokes (or pretends to smoke) is emitting smoke like a real cigaret. However, as soon as Strong Bad points out it's fake, there is no more smoke to be seen. Should this be noted as a goof, a trivia or just in the script? --[[User:Cass from Germany|Cass from Germany]] 09:52, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:Furthermore, the crayon disappears altogether as the toon progresses even further. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 09:54, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::Quit likely that he puts it back into hammerspace. Not sure about the smoke though --[[User:ftr|ftr]]

== The Sausage Race ==

The thing where the mascots run around the field seems to be a reference to the Miller Park (Milwaukee baseball) race where various hot dogs, sausages, etc. run a lap around the field. I'd put the reference up myself, but I don't have the time to look stuff up.
:They have mascot races at just about every baseball park. {{User:Theycallmefree/sig}} 12:06, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::Not at [[Wikipedia:Busch Stadium|mine]]. At least, not to my knowledge. {{User:Neox/sig}} 00:59, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
:::The only two Major League Baseball stadiums that have mascot races to the best of my knowledge (and I'm a pretty big baseball fan) are the Sausage Race at Miller Park (Milwaukee Brewers), and the President Race at Nationals Park (Washington Nationals), which, given it's a relatively new team and stadium, was clearly based on the much older Sausage Race. Both are already mentioned in the fun facts, as well. -{{User:YK/sig}} 01:17, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

== the Bumbling Mascot Race Around The Field! ==

Anyone notice that strong bad doesn't close his face door thingie when they do the bumbling mascot race around the field?--{{User:Crudely Drawn Cupcake/sig}} 13:21, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:I noticed that. Also that it changes sides whenever Strong Bad turns around so that it's always "upstage" to the viewer. And that the clown frill and tie had to be moved lower down when compared to its original appearence in [[part-time job]] so that the door thingie could fit. Don't know if any of these are quite worth mentioning on the page, though. --[[User:Belthazar|Belthazar]] 13:37, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

== Kid Quote. ==

After listening closely with my Skullcandy's on, I think the kid says "mommy, I can't see" [[Special:Contributions/168.179.160.72|168.179.160.72]] 14:21, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

== "Chase" Music ==
Just so there isn't a big debate over this... the song sung while the mascots run around the field ISN'T "Yakety Sax", the theme from Benny Hill. This is a piece of music called "Bond Street" (I believe?) composed by Burt Bacharach for the 1967 version of 'Casino Royale'. As I noted in my edit, this is the same music used for Stewie's "sexy parties". -Steve
:Not even close. "Bond Street" does not sound like that; it has a slower tempo and sounds like an ersatz Bond theme (which, it is). The song in the short is clearly "Yakety Sax" (or attempt to recreate it there of). {{User:Wbwolf/sig}} 15:34, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:[[YouTube:spz8_rpE0e0|"Yakety Sax"]]
:[[YouTube:MDX5c3nXexc|Sexy party clip]] Definitely not "Bond Street" {{User:Wbwolf/sig}} 15:46, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::The melody of the two is pretty close. But different enough to count. And "Bond Street" is not the song known for "silly" chases. It's clearly "Yakety Sax". --{{User:Jay/sig}} 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:::I don't really see the resemblance to Yakety Sax. I think I've heard something that went along with this toon somewhere in the Homstar Runner Universe, actually, but it's vague, and maybe it's not Homestar Runner-related at all. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 21:15, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::::I really don't see how there is an arguement over this. It is clearly meant to at least sound like Yakety Sax, seeing as how it is played when a bunch of characters are running around. [[User:Monkeytender|Monkeytender]] 21:49, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::I definitely hear reference to "Yakety Sax" (i didn't know it was called that until today), especially in the second half of the first line and the first half of the second line. outside of that is a bit more vague, but since that is a random chase song, i think it was the intention. what really had me confused was why tbc were talking after the toon and after the easter egg. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 21:54, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::::::I've heard this song before, it's a -version- of Yakkety Sax that's actually noticeably different from the usual version, that tends to be used more in this setting. Compare the version heard in "Close-up animals with a wide-angle lens" from South Park. Really most of the notes are different, but it progresses so similarly.

== Pickle? ==
Should we change the wording for the explanation of kimchi? I think the term "pickle" may confuse others into thinking that kimchi is a Korean cucumber even though it's actually pickled vegetables.--[[User:Dollaroo|Dollaroo]] 16:30, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
:To most people, a "pickle" means "pickled vegetables", e.g. branston pickle, picallili (spelling?) etc. I think it's clear enough as it is. -[[User:Ftr|Ftr]]

Talk:On Break

Ftr — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:23:54 GMT

Ftr: /* Smoking Crayon */

On Break

Ftr — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:15:26 GMT

Ftr: /* Transcript */ - adding coach z's speech impediment to "problem"

{{toonnav|Shorts|onbreak|Compy Catalog|Strong Bad Sings}}
[[Image:Mascots.png|thumb|"We're three grown men in costumes!"]]

Three costumed mascots take a break and share their experiences.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, CGNU Freshmen, {{film|Pom Pom}}, {{film|Bubs}}, Child, {{film|The Announcer}}

'''Places:''' [[The Field]], [[Crazy Go Nuts University]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The Athletic Field]], [[Strong Bad's Mount Ridesplace! USA]] (Easter egg)

'''Date:''' Monday, August 24, 2009

'''Running Time:''' 2:24

'''Title:''' Thinking Mascots Union Local 282

==Transcript==
''{Short opens with pan down to the field. Cut to a close-up of the Tragic Dog Clown's face. Zoom out to a medium shot of Strong Bad's face visible in open flap of the costume, taking a drag off a white object and exhaling audibly. Coach Z, wearing the Drive-Thru Whale costume, enters screen right.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Well, hey there, fellow mascot! I didn't know you was the smokin' type?

''{cut to a close-up of Strong Bad}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{whisperingly}'' Shh! I'm not! ''{normally}'' But Bubs only gives me one of each kind of break. I've already used pee, coffee, and maternity leave today. ''{beat}'' And this is a white crayon.

''{Cut to a medium shot. Homestar Runner enters screen left, wearing the Jolly Dumple costume.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What is up, my fellow sweat factories?

'''STRONG BAD:''' Woah, I didn't know you were working today.

''{Close up of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, it's freshman orientation. I'm in charge of orienting them freshly!

''{Cut to Homestar in the field with the CGNU tower visible in the back, and silhouettes of freshmen in the front. The words of Homestar's song are show at the bottom of the screen, with a ball bouncing as sings each word.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing}'' You're gonna have to 
share a bafroom 
with some kid from Alabama 
that kinda sucks. 
The financial aid office 
is closed on Tuesdays 
and steer clear of the 
beef stroganoff at the 
dining hall!

''{Close-up of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' C! G! N! U! ''{whispering}'' And then, and then you guys all say "Me?"

''{Cut back to medium shot}''

'''FRESHMEN:''' ''{mumbling}'' No way, no way.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ah, that's good, that's good. ''{dancing, quietly}'' We've got spirit!

''{Cut back to Homestar and Strong Bad}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' At least you get college kids! I've got little snot-budded little kids messing with my costume all day!

''{Pan over to Coach Z}''

'''COACH Z:''' I used to have that prablem, too, but now I just swallow 'em up and spit them out into the ball bath.

''{Close-up of Coach Z}''

'''CHILD:''' Mommy! Mommy! I've gotta pee!

'''COACH Z:''' Oops! Looks like I forgot one. They'll be fine for at least a week.

''{Cut back to medium shot of all three}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, where's Pom Pom, anyway?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, P-squared is not in the union. He doesn't even get a break.

''{Cut a low shot of Pom Pom strapped to the roof of Bubs' Concession Stand, with a sign that reads "Right Car. Right Ppice" }''

'''BUBS:''' What is wrong with you? Attract more customers! ''{Cut to an inflatable gorilla with glasses behind the [[Gremlin]] with a sign that reads "Your text here!"}'' That gorilla's pulling his own.

''{Cut back to a close-up of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{sniffing}'' Man, what is that smell?

''{Cut to a shot of all three}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, Homestar, we're three grown men working in mascot costumes in the dead of summer! What ''isn't'' that smell? ''{close up of Strong Bad}'' I can name about forty different odors emanating from this thing right now. There's death, rot, decay—

''{Cut to close up of Coach Z}''

'''COACH Z:''' Damp, moist, kimchi!

''{Cut to a close up of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{an alarm goes off}'' Ah! It's time. ''{shot of all three}'' Let's do this.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{As Homestar and Coach Z walk off}'' Ugh, not again....

''{Cut to a close-up of a speaker on a wooden pole}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' That's right, ladies and gentlemen! ''{Cut to a shot of The Announcer in the booth}'' For your between inning unjoyment, it's the Bumbling Mascot Race Around The Field!

''{Matt and Mike sing "Yakety Sax" while Coach Z, Homestar and Strong Bad randomly move around a baseball diamond.}''

''{Cut to the inflatable gorilla with a sign that reads "The Ending Here!"}''

'''MIKE:''' Does it end different?

'''MATT:''' I dunno. Let's do it again.

==Easter Eggs==
*Click on the Gorilla's mouth at the end to see an animation of a video game with the mascots running around like they did on the field.

*Click on the word "Here!" at the end to see Homestar and Coach Z (as Poppy and Stoppy from [[theme park]]) have a conversation.

==Fun Facts==

===Explanations===
*[[Wikipedia:Kimchi|Kimchi]] is a Korean pickle made with beef stock, cabbage, and peppers, and is known for it's distinctive pungent smell.

===Remarks===
*Strong Bad denies being a [[Smoking|smoker]], but he's been seen to smoke in one [[Store Thank You Message]].

===Goofs===
*Pom Pom's sign reads "RIGHT CAR. RIGHT PPICE."

===Inside References===
*The pink border in the [[Mount Ridesplace, USA]] Easter egg is from [[dreamail]].
*Strong Bad [[Smoking|smokes]] a white [[crayon]].
*Strong Bad appears as the [[Tragic Clown Dog]], seen in [[part-time job]]. Coach Z appears as the [[Drive-Thru Whale]], from [[Blubb-O's Commercial]]. Homestar once more wears his [[Jolly Dumple]] costume, first seen in [[mascot]]. (The sing-along style of Homestar's song, as well as the ending, are also references to this email.) In an Easter egg, Coach Z and Homestar appear as [[Strong Bad's Mount RidesPlace! USA#Mascots|Poppy]] the [[Tire]] and [[Strong Bad's Mount RidesPlace! USA#Mascots|Stoppy]] the [[Stop Sign]], who appeared in [[theme park]].
* Strong Bad mentions "[[Peeing|pee]], [[coffee]], and [[Pregnancy|maternity leave]]" as the types of breaks he has taken that day.

===Real-World References===
*[[Wikipedia:Yakety Sax|"Yakety Sax"]], better known as the theme to [[Wikipedia:The Benny Hill Show|The Benny Hill Show]] is sung while the mascots race around the Athletic Field.
*The Easter egg activated by clicking the gorilla's mouth is a parody of [[Wikipedia:BurgerTime|BurgerTime]].

==External Links==
*[[HR:onbreak.html|watch "On Break"]]
*[[HR:onbreak.swf|view the Flash file for "On Break"]]
*[[Forum:15746|forum thread re: "On Break"]]

[[Category:Shorts]]

Talk:Drive-Thru

Ftr — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:09:16 GMT

Ftr: /**/A very long shot on a reference

==Pretend Reference??==
Strong Bad ordering a "Chateau Pretend" may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:François-René de Chateaubriand|François-René de Chateaubriand]], a French author/political figure from the 18-19th century. Strong bad uses the name in relation to food, and Chateaubriand was known for involvement in culinary arts.
:I think you're making the reference unnecessarily complicated. The way I see it, Chateau Pretend is a pretend wine. {{User:Kahteh/sig}} 11:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::Lies. All lies. Clearly I'm the only one who knows how it all went down. Cast your mind back to [[car]], when Homestar gave a shout-out to Lemon Pretend. Whilst we can safely assume that within the fictional universe of Free Country, USA, Lemon Pretend is a type of pie, a search on Google turns back no recipies or even references to the existence of a Lemon Pretend pie (outside of the Homestar Runner reference, of course). It is through this method that I have come to the conclusion that the reference here is not a Real-World one, but one of the Inside demographic, and, as such, refers to the [[Strong Bad Email]] that usually goes by the name of "car". Thank you for your time. --[[User:Ppk01|Ppk01]] 12:27, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Um... I'm not all that convinced that having the word 'Pretend' in a foodstuff's name really qualifies it as an inside reference. Unless you can find a way of working Great Uncle Pawdabber's Pre-Tend Ice Cream Showdown into the reference somehow. {{User:Kahteh/sig}} 16:28, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::::Considering the three instances of the word "[[Pretend]]" in three separate cartoons, this should be considered an Inside Joke and a page should be made for it. After all, we've made pages for [[All Is On|less]]. --[[User:Ppk01|Ppk01]] 18:51, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::It doesn't have to be a reference to be funny. Pawdabber's ice cream is pretend because it's really just sour cream and The Cheat fur. Chateau Pretend is pretend because the only real part of the restaurant is a cardboard box. There's nothing notable about Strong Bad using a regular English word to mean the same thing on two occasions. [[User:PolarBoy|PolarBoy]] 19:03, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::Most likely a reference to [[Wikipedia:Château Latour|Château Latour]], considering he orders a bottle of it.
:::::::Agreed. Chateaubriand is a real stretch. [[User:JudahNielsen|JudahNielsen]] 22:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::::''My'' first thought was that the wine was a tad [[Glossary#P|pretendous]]. [[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 23:43, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Just thought I'd mention, despite what is stated in the article, prétende IS actually a word in French - it is the subjunctive form of the verb prétendre.
:But it's being used here as an adjective, which isn't correct, right? Here's what our [[User talk:Meuhcoin#A couple transcript questions|resident native French speaker]] has to say about it... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 13:35, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
::Yes, it is clearly incorrect french. It is pseudo-french, which is part of the joke. But the article states that it isn't a word in french, which is also incorrect. I am also a native french speaker, by the way.

== Name that Tune ==

Gah... The tune the whale plays is ''extraordinarily'' familiar. I just can't place it, for the life of me. It's very frustrating. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 10:14, 19 March 2007 (UTC)


:It sounds really familar to me to. It's really annoying. {{User:Shwoo/sig}} 10:19, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::It reminds me a LOT of the music from one of the towns in [[Wikipedia:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]. --{{User:TotalSpaceshipGuy3/sig}} 10:36, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::I think I've got it! It's the first few notes of the music that plays in Koopa Village in the original [[Wikipedia:Paper Mario|Paper Mario]]! Nailed it! [[:Image:Crappy Speaker Song.ogg|Compare]] the [[:Image:Koopa Village.ogg|two]]. --{{User:TotalSpaceshipGuy3/sig}} 10:50, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Those two don't sound that similar to me... {{User:Phlip/sig}} 11:04, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::::The key may be a bit off. The tune seems similar to me, though. I very may well be tone-deaf. --{{User:TotalSpaceshipGuy3/sig}} 11:05, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
Here's another idea [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Drive-Thru&diff=431666&oldid=431665 that was proposed]. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 13:14, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
<blockquote>The tune that the drive-thru whale plays appears to be the first few notes from the theme song for the television show ''Night Court''.</blockquote>
After listening to [http://youtube.com/watch?v=7pod-uZH8s8 the theme from Night Court], I think they're similar, but different. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 13:23, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:I'm pretty sure it's from a game, possibly one on this site? (doubt it) - [[User:Quolnok|Quolnok]] 13:26, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Call me weird, but to me it sounds somewhat similar to the title screen themes in the Pokemon games. -Sumgirl

I think it's the beat that makes it familiar, rather than the tune. The beat is more or less the same as the [[Everybody Knows It]] song. [[User:Nsayer|Nsayer]] 17:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

TSSG3: When you try to match the two up, [[:Image:Speaker Song BW Koopa Village.ogg|even when you're nice]] to the beats, you don't get much of a hit. ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 20:39, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Isn't it the chorus from the Gorillaz track "Dirty Harry"?

:I looked it up and it matches pretty well. [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 22:23, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

:No, it's not. I just listened to it. --{{User:SyrenaV/sig}} 01:20, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

It's not Paper Mario, I have that game, or Night Court (I looked it up on YouTube). [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 22:22, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't know, I'm pretty convinced by Night Court. The groove is different, but the melodic contour is the same. Both songs start on Bb, move through a major chord (w/ ornamentation) to rest briefly on F, peak on Ab, and descend by way of G and F. The crappy-speaker song is more or less what you'd get if you took Night Court, changed the tempo, set it to a different beat, and changed some of the little in-between notes. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]]

For the musically challenged: [[:Image:Drive-Thru Tune.png]]. The real tune from the toon, the Koopa Village tune that TSSG3 posted, Night Court pulled from some MIDI I found on the net, and Dirty Harry, from me, since I own that one... all shifted to start on C, so they're easier to compare. They're don't really seem all that similar to me... {{User:Phlip/sig}} 00:24, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

The 2nd half of the song is identical for all intents and purposes to night court and the first half is 'similar' -[[User:JamesDean|JamesDean]] 03:22, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

It sounds a little Daytime TV to me, and it's said right after the word Password...does anyone know what the theme to that gameshow was? I've been trying to YouTube it for a few minutes...actually something in the background could have been it. I'll keep searching. There's 4 themes, I can find...one. Just a thought, probably nothing. ~ Shadix

The tune reminds me a bit of the music from the first level of the NES game Mappy Land.. but is slightly different. --[[User:AshyRaccoon|AshyRaccoon]] 05:54, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Which in turn was a lyricless version of "This little light of mine". The whales song does sound similar.{{User:Sesshoumaru Cian/sig}}

The instrument sounds extremely similar to keyboard-headed-Strong Bad's keyboard, and considering its association with the Drive-thru Whale, it might make sense, seeing as it's very similar to what one may expect from Sweet Cuppin' Cakes. --[[User:199.94.78.180|199.94.78.180]] 16:21, 20 March 2007 (UTC).

It sounds like a sped up version of the 'living in the gutter with grandma' song to me. [[User:202.72.133.195|202.72.133.195]] 00:12, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Noone's gotten this yet? Maybe you guys need to buy more playsets and toys!™ (hint, hint) {{unsigned|64.112.196.145|01:04, 21 March 2007 (UTC)}}
:If you're implying that it's the [[Cheat Commandos]] theme, then: no. It's not even remotely similar. It's nothing like the [[SBLOUNSKCHED!]] jingle, either... {{User:Phlip/sig}} 01:16, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I figured it was the ''Night Court'' theme mainly because it works about the same way as Homestar's beanie: it plays the music when the thingie on top is in motion. [[User:Octan|Octan]] 05:14, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

:The only thing this discussion is showing is that this probably isn't based off of any actual song at all. I've heard all of the above-mentioned tunes, and I seriously doubt it's any of them. In my opinion, it was just a small jingle and nothing more. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 19:33, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Another thing it's kinda similar to but not really: the breakdancing rodent in [[isp]]. {{User:Phlip/sig}} 22:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

:Unfortunately for me, the tune reminds me of a less crappy version of Robbie Williams' "Lovelight". I doubt that TBC would have such terrible taste in music. {{User:The Chort/sig}} 20:03, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

I think I have an idea. This song sounded familiar to me when I heard it, and I have a keyboard that TBC evidently have, as evidenced by the fact that the jingle bells song in the decemberween sweet cuppin cakes was a demo on my keyboard. Maybe it's a demo song from some keyboard. TBC have a tendency to use keyboard demos often. I dunno, I'm gonna dig around for that keyboard tomorrow, I would tonight but the kids are asleep. James 03:33, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I think it kinda sounds like part of Space Captainface's theme song.

By Lord, I think I have it! It's just a simple tune [[The Brothers Chaps]] made. Case closed! [[User:68.205.128.200|68.205.128.200]]

I realize this is an Old topic, but I think it's from an old advert/comercial, I'll get back to you on which one, but I think it was a fast food place, which would make a LOT of sense. [[User:MJN SEIFER|MJN SEIFER]] 15:54, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry to dredge this up, but I just bought ''Donkey Kong Country'' on the Wii's Virtual Console, and the bonus level song's opening notes sound very similar to the first few notes of the whale's song. --[[User:MrsCommanderson|MrsCommanderson]] 01:51, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

== Distorted speaker ==

The lines Strong Bad hears as "Sever your leg", I hear that the speaker is saying "Serve to your right", or something similar... and, {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Drive-Thru&diff=431603&oldid=431600 like Shwoo}}, I hear "seventh window". The others I hear the same as SB, but I wouldn't be surprised if I'm mishearing any or all of these... what do you think? {{User:Phlip/sig}} 10:20, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:I distinctly heard "seventh window" too, even before there was a transcript. I stand with "sever your leg", though. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 10:21, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:I can't really hear "serve to your right". There's no t sound. {{User:Shwoo/sig}} 10:25, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::It's confirmed in the New Stuff section. The description is "Sever your leg, please, sir." --{{User:TotalSpaceshipGuy3/sig}} 11:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Not really, the toon description there could be quoting SB, it was one of the funny lines in the toon after all... Oh well, ''{waits patiently for QotW}''. {{User:Phlip/sig}} 11:20, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
I heard "serve to your right" the first time I watched it, but after listening it to a few more times, I hear "sever your leg". "Seventh window" is definetely correct. - {{User:Super_Sam/sig}} 13:35, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::In terms of the window, I almost hear "south window". [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 15:55, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::I hear "sever your leg" and that's all I hear. [[User:DeFender1031|DeFender1031]] 01:13, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

It tells the lobster to sever its leg, or whatever it really said, and the lobster severed its leg...

I hear "steve turn around to the seventh window"
I absolutely hear "steve turn around to the seventh window" as well -[[User:JamesDean|JamesDean]] 03:20, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

The distorted speaker also reminded me of the ones from [[what I want]]. [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 22:32, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:It totally is! Those nobots are also referred to as having "drive-thru stereo." [[User:Coveredinharmony|CoveredinSuudzu]] 16:06, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I hear "the lake head". In all seriousness, I think TBC actually said "sever your leg" because they don't want people thinking that it's anything else.--[[User:Bobo the King|Bobo the King]] 09:29, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

It is "Sever your leg" Check the newist QotW ;) - {{User:HeyMama/sig}}

Although it is saying "Sever your leg", it sounds like "Swerve to your left" if you listen to it enough. {{unsigned|69.40.247.115|01:08, 30 July 2007 (UTC)}}

I'm pretty sure it says "Sever your leg," because why else would the space lobster take his claw off at the end? --[[User:Billiken|Billiken]] 21:01, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

== Jeeves ==

Reginald Jeeves is a character created by P.G. Wodehouse who appears in a number of short stories and novels. In the literature, Jeeves works as the valet of Bertie Wooster. Due to the popularity of the series, the name Jeeves is frequently used in popular culture to refer to chauffeurs, butlers, and waiters. [[User:Spiderbaby|Spiderbaby]] 14:12, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:[[TTATOT]]. Jeeves is a common servant name, and this almost certainly doesn't reference any specific one. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 06:35, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::What in blazes is a "common servant name"? Household staff use their own names; they aren't given names by their employers. Wodehouse's Jeeves is the prototype upon which all later Jeeves were based. As Spiderbaby said, Wodehouse was (and still is) very popular. Do you also say that referring to a humbug cheapskate as a Scrooge is TTATOT? --[[User:H-ko|H-ko]] 21:48, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Wodehouse invented Jeeves, therefore, any reference to Jeeves is a reference to Wodehouse, or at the very least a reference to the trend begun by Wodehouse--[[User:Sir Vimes|Sir Vimes]] 22:04, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
::::There is no Jeeves but the Wodehouse Jeeves<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeeves</ref>. "Ask Jeeves", the old brand of Ask.com, readily admits this too. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4275988.stm</ref> Jeeves was invented and popularized by Wodehouse over a 60 year period (1917 to 1974), and looking up Jeeves on Google gives really only two referents -- Wodehouse and Ask Jeeves. So it's neither this, that, nor the other thing. It's just one thing.
::::--Steve Rapaport, wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Steverapaport
:::::You do realise that this has already been STUFFED and accepted, right? See below. And I'm glad to see that you deleted your swear. Thanks for that.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 22:52, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

==Whale speaker==

What fast food place has a whale for its speaker? [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 15:48, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
: Invisible ones? --{{User:Jay/sig}} 16:41, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I think the trend of having the order speaker/mic live inside of a mascot started with Jack-in-the-box, which used to have the speaker/mic inside a clown's mouth. [[User:Nsayer|Nsayer]] 18:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Blubb-O's, if you check the "Fast Forward" section. --[[User:Billiken|Billiken]] 21:03, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

== That was...odd. ==

I don't really see what this short was about... --[[User:Das654|Das654]] 16:11, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:That was my initial reaction too. You can talk more about it at the forum instead of here, please. There's a nice link to the thread at the bottom of Drive-Thru. -{{User:Brightstar Shiner/sig}} 16:13, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
::As I propose below, I think its about something that was on cable on March 18th. [[User:PolarBoy|PolarBoy]] 19:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

==Echo==

*Is the echo becoming a running gag? That is, an echo where there wouldn't normally be one? [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 16:18, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
**Only other instance I could find by searching the wiki for "echo" was in [[4 branches]]. But it is a running gag in [[wikipedia:Rosencrantz_and_Guildenstern_Are_Dead| Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead]]. [[User:PolarBoy|PolarBoy]] 19:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
***It's an echo. Couldn't possibly be a running gag unless the website was called "Echo-Star Echoes.com". An echo where there's no thing for the sound waves to be is a common animation technique used in many shows. No running gag. {{User:Strong Devon/sig}}

== Pro-awesome ==

I hear "'''B'''ro-awesome". I don't know what that means, but I don't hear a "P" sound. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 16:39, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
: And, while on the subject, I don't hear "Steer your car around" either, though in that case I'm kinda unsure ''what'' I'm hearing. I think part of it is "turn around" though. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 16:43, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:I agree with Bro-awesome, but I hear "Stee your car around" which just sounds like the whale didn't pronounce the R very clearly, and I can't imagine what else that would be. --SamuraiMoose
::Yup, I definitely hear bro. {{User:Dr._Clash/sig}} 20:25, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Yeah. I hear 'bro-awesome', no question about it. [[User:Yadaman|Yadaman]] 13:24, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I vote 'bro' as well--[[User:Sir Vimes|Samwise]] 23:03, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::Another '''b'''ro guy, here. I agree completely. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 21:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::But "pro-awesome" makes more sense, if you ask me. --[[User:Trogga|Trogga]] 01:33, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::::Since when has H*R made sense? Wouldn't "Strong Sad/Mad, there's ketchup on the computer!" Make more sense than "[[funny|Aunt Ruthie! Aunt Ruthie! There's ketchup on the computer!]]", seeing as there's no one named Aunt Ruthie? *cough* anyway, put your ear up to the speaker, and it's "Bro". I thought it meant something like showing how SB and Teh C are bros, or something. {{User:Dr._Clash/sig}} 01:39, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::::I'm thinking that SB is going to say broken (in reference to video- and collectable card-game slang meaning ridiculously overpowered) and says awesome midway through instead. [[User:igot8001|igot8001]] 21:18, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::::::I hear bro-. [[User:Neox|Neox]]

== a blue one? ==

Strong Bad says "how 'bout a blue one for my little friend"; does this seem to anyone else like a possible reference to Strong Sad's "the blue ones"? [[User:66.251.25.205|66.251.25.205]] 18:23, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

:I thought about that too, but I think it's a coincidence — there's nothing else to tie the two together. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 18:33, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

:It's a fluke, there's no connection.--{{User:DongleGoblin/sig}} 21:02, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

:It did occur to me as well. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:28, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

::I thought it was a reference to [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]] where everyone drink colored ones. But The Cheat drink a red one and bubs the blue one. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 05:12, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:I think it is, personally. - [[User:Volbeat A The Cheat|Volbeat A The Cheat]] 07:23, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Y'know what I think? This is '''totally''' not a ref, but when I heard that, for some reason I thought it was a nod to The Matrix! You know, with the whole, red pill/blue pill thing. {{User:WeirdAl/sig}} 19:21, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

::That ''might'' have been plausible had the alternative been red instead of brown, but even then it would have been a major stretch. Personally, I don't think it's either of these. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 21:43, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

:Obviously none of you have ever worn blue boxer shorts underneath your trousers, or you would know this is clearly not a reference.
::How are those two statements connected? I'm confused. {{User:Shwoo/sig}} 07:53, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

:Wha 'bout when Stron Bab sez "They're all out of blue ones"? Are you ''sure'' that's not a [[Bug In Mouth Disease]] reference? --[[User:IT'S A LION!|IT'S A LION!]] 18:08, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

There's no consensus here to put this on the page, but here's the fact as it read when it was removed from the article. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 13:17, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
<blockquote>The fact that The Cheat wants a "blue one" crappy toy could be a throw-back to [[Bug In Mouth Disease]] in which Strong Sad finds his underwear, ie: [[The Blue Ones]]</blockquote>

It sounds to me like a simultaneous reference to [[the Blue Ones]] and [[Cold Ones]]. --[[User:IT'S A LION!|IT'S A LION!]] 21:41, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

== Rocket Sound ==

Hey, the sound for The Compressor sounds a lot like Bubs's pumpkin from the [[Pumpkin Carve-nival|Carve-nival]]. [[User:71.192.94.44|71.192.94.44]]

:Yeah, I suppose it does. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 21:44, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

== Actual reference to what was on TV last night? ==

My little brother informs me that he saw something on cable yesterday concerning the potential for real lobsters on Europa. I want to put together a more solid reference than "my little brother told me"--for instance the name of the show and even better, the episode. Anybody know a good way to find out what was on TV last night? Or maybe someone saw the show and can remember what it was called? [[User:PolarBoy|PolarBoy]] 19:01, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

I think it was Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, the episode "Guess WHAT'S Coming to Dinner?" Chaos!

*If you saw it on tv the night before it isn't a reference to that. It could be some other news concerns from a while ago, but that is a big part of this short. It isn't a little thing they could add in last-minute.

Scientists have considered the possibility of marine life-forms on Europa for some time. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_%28moon%29#Possible_extraterrestrial_life| Wikipedia article] --[[User:IT'S A LION!|IT'S A LION!]] 21:45, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

== Fun with Facts ==
"Sperm whales are not known to eat lobsters, Europa-pean or otherwise." To this I'd like to add "Drive through speakers are not known to eat anything, or have a hidden Europan-lobster-powered rocket, or stand out in the middle of a field where no restaurant has ever been or ever will be. [[User:PolarBoy|PolarBoy]] 19:21, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:I agree. That "fun fact" isn't much fun at all. It was probably just some weird, bizarre ending TBC came up with. It had nothing to do with the mascot being a whale.--{{User:NevaDie/sig}} 19:52, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:Whoever first wrote this article must have been desperate for "fun" facts and "trivia", because some of them seem pretty weak.--{{User:DongleGoblin/sig}} 21:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
:: Yeah, what the crap was that about? *mumble*... {{User:Visorbot 386/sig}} 00:49, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:::It seems to me just a way to get rid of the whale and not have to show it in the field in any future toons.--[[User:Sir Vimes|Samwise]] 23:04, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I'm starting to wonder just why it was even there to begin with...but I do love how many proposed Fun Facts are under fire right now. There isn't a whole lot you can really say about this thing. --{{User:SyrenaV/sig}} 17:24, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::Like I said, I think TBC were just fooling around with us. :) {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 22:37, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
::::::Might as well add this fun fact: "This [[Short]] is considered by many to be ''really weird''." --[[User:IT'S A LION!|IT'S A LION!]] 21:47, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

== Reference? ==

Just looking at the article of the day, I think the table in the easter egg is the top of the [[Jail|jail]]. Anyone else? - {{User:HeyMama/sig}}
:Looks like the same box to me. ([[User:Some kind of scientist|Some kind of scientist]] 23:47, 19 March 2007 (UTC))
::The shading is different in a few spots, it doesn't have "JAIL" or "A BOX" or the bars, but is clearly based on that box. If you view the .swf file in something like media player classic, or directly in the browser, and resize the window so you can see further below on the box.. and flip it horizontally.. it does share features. Overall shape, and most shading. --[[User:AshyRaccoon|AshyRaccoon]] 02:52, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:::To me, the top looks like from one of those eStrong Vague Online Investments from [[looking old]]. Yeah? No? Maybe so? --{{User:Ang the Ephemeral/sig}} 11:45, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

== Trivia? ==

Do we really need the "300 ft. equals 100 yd...." under the trivia section? It's not really needed, and it's got nothing to do with anything. Also, did anyone else think that this was a little more... "outlandish" than usual?--{{User:DongleGoblin/sig}} 20:51, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

:No, I think that part could be left out. The kilometers could be left in, as there are some Wiki Users from "across the pond."--{{User:NevaDie/sig}} 02:56, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:And just north of you. <.< --{{User:TotalSpaceshipGuy3/sig}}
::Yeah, them too.--{{User:NevaDie/sig}} 19:55, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

== Extra Sauce? ==
When Strong Bad orders, he asks for extra sauce. In Strongest Man in the World, Homestar tells Pom-Pom to "Pour on that extra sauce" when they're training. Possible inside reference?
:I don't think so. [[User:Some kind of scientist|Some kind of scientist]] 22:11, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

::I'm pretty sure this is a coincidence, especially because a lot of "specials" include some kind of sauce. It's a common thing to order extra sauce. Plus, I'm pretty sure he said "extra-size," mispronouncing exercise. --{{User:NevaDie/sig}} 02:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:::Actually, I guess the transcript does say "extra sauce." But I still think it's a total coincidence. --{{User:NevaDie/sig}} 03:06, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

== Weird Al Reference? ==

I saw that Weird Als music video for "Trapped In The Drive-Thru" was released on Myspace Video yesterday. Reference?

:First of all, SIGN YOUR NAME!!!! And, second, yeah, when I saw the title, I thought, "Hey, is this a ref to "TitDT?" It MIGHT be a reference, just MIGHT. I '''do''' think it's too simalar sounding to be a coincidence...I mean, TWO videos about a drive-thru in, like, 1 1/2 days??!?!?! What do all a y'all think??? -{{User:WeirdAl/sig}} 00:05, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

::First of all, NO SHOUTING!!!! :-p Well, considering that it takes TBC about a day and a night to animate a sbemail (I think they said that in an interview), and that this toon is much shorter than recent sbemails, it's definitely possible. But it would have required them to see the video as soon as it was released, drop the toon/sbemail they were working on, come up with an idea in no time and start working on the animation immediately. And for all that effort, there is no clear reference to the Weird Al video in this toon (as far as I can see). So yes, it's possible, but highly unlikely. Definitely a stretch.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:15, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:::A stretch, but ''exactly'' what I my brother and I thought when we saw the title of the toon, knowing the Weird Al video was out the same day. :) --[[User:MrsCommanderson|MrsCommanderson]] 20:28, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

::::Loafing: In a normal case, I'd agree with you. But look closely at the animation. It looks rushed, like it was made in a hurry. (i.e. The Cheat's eyes) Didn't you notice? ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 21:22, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, I'll put it up as a remark. If anyone objects, just delete it. {{User:WeirdAl/sig}} 19:31, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

== Speed to Europa ==

:''For the rocket to have traveled the minimum distance of 628,089,000 kilometers (390,276,411 miles, 4.2AU) to Europa and back in the 1:30 between the rocket's launch and its landing, it must have traveled at an average speed exceeding 23 times the speed of light.''
I moved this here from the article, since we have several precedents of moving calculations to the talk page. (See [[Talk:A Folky Tale#Physics|Talk:A Folky Tale → Physics]] for an example.) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:08, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
: For reference, I ''would'' like to note that the calculation is more than possible, as there are is no "lost time" between the rocket's launch and landing (ie. no cuts where time would have elapsed.) And I think it's worth noting on the main page. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 05:20, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
I note that this calculation doesn't take the [[Wikipedia:Theory of Relativity|Theory of Relativity]] into account. If it did, the rocket would return a long time before it left. — [[User:Meneth|Meneth]] 14:23, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Moron. The theory of special relativity says that nothing, absolutely nothing, can travel faster than the speed of light (or else imaginary numbers get introduced into the equations).

:I posted a rough calculation of the speed, but it looks like someone else got higher math involved before me. My intent for my posting was to display the absurdity of an air compressed rocket getting to Europa and back in the 2:19 running time of the e-mail. I know what the Theory of Relativity says about light speed and the dilation of time, I just thought it would be funny to show how much the citizens of Free Country USA distort natural laws on a daily basis.{{User:Houdin654jeff/sig}} 15:29, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

== Going too far? ==

Ok, is this just strange? [http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2003-01-2586 Europa and Lobster connection, not the arctic connection.]
:Hmm. I'm not sure how this is connected, but it's a startling coincidence (if it is coincidence at all). --[[User:IT'S A LION!|IT'S A LION!]] 21:50, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

== Metaverse Ponderances ==

Is it just me, or is the Homestar Runner universe in general getting more and more incoherent, surreal and disorganised? I've noticed a trend in recent months towards the characters becoming more and more delusional, and the situations they find themselves in less and less comprehensible. Is something akin to the virus outbreak (albeit slower and on a less noticable level) happening again? -- Andreus 18:48, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:It could be a lead up to the [[montage|inkjet era]], and how [[Strong Bad]]'s printer will break, seemingly beginning with [[Strong_Bad_Email|Strong Bad Email]] 173. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}

::Well, TBC haven't always been entirely truthful with their references. [[personal favorites]] (sbemail #69) comes to mind. none of those emails ever existed. --[[User:Sir Vimes|SHH]] 23:00, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:::Actually, the first two emails in [[personal favorites]] ''did'' in fact take place. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 00:03, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

:::That was Strong Bad personally "[[History_according_to_Strong_Bad|dwelling]]" on past experiences. This is a prediction done by a non-Strong Bad sourse that seems to be sober, or at least moreso than Strong Bad is or says he is by all his references to [[Cold_One|cold ones]]. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}

:Also, don't forget [[dangeresque 3]]. TBC will probably just joke about it if people are really expecting something. I doubt that the Paper would get retired, though.--[[User:CertifiedArborist|CertifiedArborist]] 20:49, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

== Why the first rocket launch fizzled ==

I tried to add this to the reference, but it was reverted.

The reason the rocket performed so poorly when Strong Bad first attempted to launch (without the compressOR) it was that he forgot to fill it half full of water. For those familiar with the toy water rockets in question, they behaved exactly that way without the water in them. Seems like everything I contribute gets immediately reverted. Sort of makes it not worth the attempt. [[User:Nsayer|Nsayer]] 21:30, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:Nsayer, I am the one who reverted it because, A: if you look through the redd transparent plastic, you can see water bubbling, and B: it's still not notable. As for your edits being reverted, we always appreciate well-intended contributions, even if they do have to be removed. Please do not get discouraged. Most of my early edits were reverted also. You will get better with time. I will admit I tend to be a bit more conservative on facts than some others, and for that I am sympathetic. [[User:DeFender1031|DeFender1031]] 21:36, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
:: I looked really close and didn't see any water bubbling, and lacking water makes these rockets do *exactly* what Strong Bad's did. As for notability, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. [[User:Nsayer|Nsayer]] 22:02, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
::: I saw bubbles at the top of the rocket while SB's pumping it. (*shrugs*) --[[User:AshyRaccoon|AshyRaccoon]] 01:59, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I definitely see some bubbling while he's pumping. ([[User:Some kind of scientist|Some kind of scientist]] 13:20, 21 March 2007 (UTC))
:::::Even so (I must still be missing them), no water shoots out of the rocket when it "lifts off". [[User:Nsayer|Nsayer]] 15:14, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::::::I viewed the swf file, zoomed in, to see the bubbles. But I've definitely no arguments with that: I'd expect water to be jetting out the bottom of the rocket. --[[User:AshyRaccoon|AshyRaccoon]] 02:16, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
:::::I've gotta side with Nsayer here; I definately don't see any bubbles. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}
:::::Definitely bubbles. Watch again when he pumps, change the html to swf for a better view [[User:CrankyPants|CrankyPants]]
:::::Watch the red tip of the rocket when Strongbad counts down. If you look closely, bubbles appear inbetween "two" and "one." --[[User:Billiken|Billiken]] 21:15, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

== Steve Drive Around... ==

Okay, when the whale says what is currently transcribed as "Steve, drive around to the seventh window", I'm actually hearing "'''Stay dry around to the seventh window'''". Anyone else hearing that?

The possibilities that I've seen so far (that I'm aware of - feel free to add) are:
* "Please drive around to the seventh window"
* "Steve, drive around to the seventh window"
* "Stay dry around to the seventh window"
* "Steer your car around to the seventh window"

{{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 21:55, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:I just listened to this part of the toon closely for the first time, and I (independently) asked someone if there was a discussion anywhere about it. Without any knowledge of what was in the transcript, I asked: "I hear ''''Steve drive around...'''' ... Is that one of the choices?" So that gets my vote. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:01, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

::I hear The second one and possibly the first. --{{User:Theyellowdart/sig}} 21:58, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:::What I actually hear is "Stee turn around to..." As I don't believe "Stee" is a word, I'm thinking it's probably "Steve" or some other word. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 22:03, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

::::Upon the first 13 listenings, I heard "steve, drive", but after slowing it down and listening to it with noise removal, I heard "please drive". [[User:DeFender1031|DeFender1031]] 22:05, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Ah, a nice opportunity to show you all what I showed to DeFender. [http://the-mu.net:8080/stevecararound.ogg Slowed down and noise removal'd.] ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 22:08, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

:::::Well, I can't open .ogg files, but I heard "Steve, dry around to the seventh window." <s>Hang tight and do not respond while I put it through my own noise filter. (I'll be back in 1-6 minutes)</s>
:::::Done! And I heard time and time again, "Steve, dry around to the seventh window." If you could convert that .ogg to a .mp3, .wav, .wma, .flac, or .dmse, I could hear it and pass judgement with an unbias oppinion. {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}

I heard "Steve" the second or third time around. At any rate it definitely sounded like it started with "S," whatever it was. I don't think it was "please." Mighta been "Steer your car around" but it sounds more like "Steve turn around" to me. [[User:Octan|Octan]] 05:24, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

:I heard "Please". But that could just be my ears deciding what to hear for me because it works so well in context. {{User:ACupOfCoffee/sig}} 17:00, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

:I heard "Steve *turn* around..." [[User:Gus|Gus]] 17:34, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

[http://the-mu.net:8080/stevecararound.mp3 Here it is in MP3 format.] Before you make any conclusions, please listen to this file. It may not clear up the confusion between "steve" and "steer", but you can definitely hear a "c" sound in "car" as opposed to a "d" as in "drive." ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 19:31, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
:Sorry, no. I can't hear "car" even when I'm listening specifically for it. After multiple listenings, filtered and unfiltered I still hear a "St" sound at the beginning of the first word (so it's not "please") and the second word still sounds like "drive". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::I hear "'''Steve, drive around to the seventh window'''", with little ambiguity. Yes, it doesn't make sense to include "Steve", but a lot of the other things that crazy whale says don't make sense either. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 22:33, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
:::So, after a repeated viewing this morning, I suddenly can't understand how I initially thought it was "please". It's most definitely "Steve", whoever he is. {{User:ACupOfCoffee/sig}} 14:50, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:I hear either one, depending on what I am listning for. It's hard to tell what it's supposed to be.

== Congratulations, trainer! Your "The Cheat" evolved! ==

Doesn't anyone noticed that The Cheat looks a litte bit different? His eyes and "beak/nose" seem different. Anybody noticed that? {{User:Darkangel/sig}}
::I don't see anything. [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 03:27, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
:::The eyes ''were'' further over a lot of the time, but that's because he was looking to the right a lot. This has happened a few times in past toons and emails; it was just more common here. It's nothing too noteworthy. As for the voice, ''all'' of the characters' voices have changed at one time or another throughout the course of the series. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 06:41, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

==Sweet Cuppin' Cakes==

Doesn't the whale somewhat resemble the cow-hellicopter from Sweet Cuppin' Cakes? [[User:Retromaniac|Retromaniac]] 03:34, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
:Sherlock does appear to have more in common with whales than cows or helicopters (but then, most things have more in common with those than Sherlock). But any connection between the two is entirely speculation. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 03:37, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

== Echo II: Echo-lectric Boogaloo ==

Here's a deleted remark that's at least interesting. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 06:44, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
<blockquote>When Strong Bad shouts at the drive-thru whale about being isolated in the middle of the field, his voice echoes even though there is nothing else in the field for the sound of his voice to bounce off of.</blockquote>
:I was the one that deleted it, and this is the reason: the speed of sound is exactly 769.5 miles per hour. An echo can bounce off of an object over 5 miles away given the proper conditions. Even during the two or three pan-outs of the field, there was simply no way to be certain that there was nothing for the echo to resound off of. We've also seen numerous buildings in Free Country, USA, any one of which could have been just out of our range of vision. In addition, even if it were true, the echo was made for comedic effect, as in many TV shows, movies, and cartoons. It's really no more noteworthy than say... Homsar's feet making a silly sound when he walks. Sure, that wouldn't normally happen, but it's a cartoon. Incidentally, thanks for taking this to the discussion page in order to clear this up. [[User:0rion|0rion]] 07:31, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
::On a different tack, the echo effect is clearly post-production to enhance the "surrounded by nothing" notion. It's obviously not even notable that the echo can or can't exist in this instance as its use is clearly dramatic, not realistic. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 22:26, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
:I have a theory: the pan-out of the field shows the drive-thru whale, The Cheat, and Strong Bad on a hill. I say this because when you can normally see them, note the trees (or whatever) in the background. Also note that they are not there when the camera is zoomed out. One of the possibilities is that the trees are slightly lower in elevation than the characters. Taking that into account, it's possible that the trees may not have been visible, though they still could have resounded Strong Bad's comment. But still, it's just an flash file, guys. Does it really matter? -[[User:Billiken|Billiken]] 00:50, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

== Zelda reference? ==

I know it's a it of a stretch, but could the whale flying away at the end be a reference to those time telling eye-rocks in Zelda: Majora's Mask?-Ashley

:Oh, I know exactly what you're talking about — those things are creepy! They launch when you hit them with the hammer or blow them up with a bomb, or something, right? Probably a coincidence, but interesting connection! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 09:48, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

::Kinda reminded me of one of flying enemies in level 1 of Ghosts N Goblins, but I agree with Trey... stupid coincidence magazine. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:42, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't see the connection. (And BTW, they're in [[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]] as well.) ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 20:41, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

what this reminds me of, though its nothing to do with zelda, is the Lunar Whale from Final Fantasy V that carries characters from earth to the moon. Could it be a reference to that instead? (or a reference to both?)

::The Big Whale is from Final Fantasy 4, not 5, BTW. Kind of a stretch, either way, though... -{{User:YK/sig}} 06:30, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't think it was a reference to anything. I think it was just supposed to be some kind of alien pod sent to get food, in the same manner Strong Bad sent the toy rocket to get Lobsters. -[[User:Chupaqueso|Chupaqueso]] 00:14, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

::Oh yeah, it was FFIV, sorry... After watching it a couple of times, I'm starting to think that its just random. --[[User:Sir Vimes|Sir Vimes]] 20:32, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

If anything, the concept of a "Space Whale" could be a reference to the original SNES StarFox, which featured a space whale. By itself it's a reference to the game StarGlider II which also had space whales, and is the direct ancestor to StarFox (StarGlider II was from Argonaut). But ultimately, StarGlider II's space whales may be a reference to "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home".[[User:24.203.165.35|24.203.165.35]] 09:51, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

== severed limbs ==

Personally, I believe that the "sever your leg" comment is an inside joke. It is another reference to severed limbs. There should probably be a page for it.

You be the judge:

In the email "cliffhangers," Lappy has a "severed little toe," ie the comma. In "Halloween Potion-ma-jig" Pom Pom pulls out a severed toe to add to Homestar's potion. There's always the many references to Strong Sad's severed head. And, Strong Bad's severed head when he was commenting on the costumes, although I'm not sure which one it was. And Coach Z, at one point, thought he found Biscuitdoughhandsman's severed hand.

I'm not sure if there are any more. Those are the ones I could think of.

I hope this warrants a sub-category. If not, no worries. It was just a thought.

:Now that you mention it, severed body parts have come up alot... do they already have a page? Let me check. If not, we should put one up.--{{User:DongleGoblin/sig}} 19:37, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

::Yeah, like in [[Peasant's Quest]] where you can [[Peasant%27s_Quest_Responses#T|try]] to [[Peasant%27s_Quest_Responses#C|cut off your arms, legs, and head]], or in [[disconnected]] where he separates his head from his body, or in [[virus]] where [[Bubs]] used [[Homestar Runner]]'s severed leg for a shotgun (and in the [[virus#Easter Eggs|easter egg]] where [[Fightgar]] uses it as an automatic laser gun). Or those countless uses of [[Strong Sad]]'s severed head. Or even way back in [[some kinda robot]] where he says "Do you take off your face and hands before you go to bed?" {{User:Supuhstar/sig}}

:::You might should add them to [[Severed Body Parts|the page]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 21:09, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

::::Thanks so much. I'm new to this, or I would have done that myself [[Mgkish742]]
:::::Wasn't there also, at some point, some mention of selling Strong Sad's foot as an elephant garbagecan?

Have any of you noticed that before the sign swallowed the lobster it severed its claw when told to? This might be a stretch, but is it possible that the swallowing and take off sequence of the sign is somehow triggered by the severing of limbs? -Scholar of Homestar
:That's what I thought when I first saw this toon. I thought the whale was some sort of predator that acted like a drive-thru box, then told the person to sever their leg, thus rendering them unable to run away. Then the whale could feast! [[User:EYanyo|EYanyo]] 03:59, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

== Wallpaper ==

I've made a wallpaper for this cartoon, you can get it at [http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4379/sbdrivethru1024cj4.png] - [[User:Volbeat A The Cheat|Volbeat A The Cheat]] 14:08, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

== Is that Homestar in There? ==

Doesn't a lot of what the whale says seem to be done in a very similar style as Homestar? I honestly expected him to jump out of the whale at the end. --TheBlue (not registered) Mar 26 19:41 (UTC)
:Doesn't really sound like him. The first thing I thought of, actually, was a Stinkoman reference, but I can't see (or hear) anything really relating to that either. Ever get the impression TBC did this toon just to throw us all off? :) {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 05:00, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

== Closed STUFF ==

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=== Ask Inviso-Jeeves ===
{{stufffact|The name "Inviso-Jeeves" in the Easter egg is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Jeeves|Reginald Jeeves]], the famous valet from [[Wikipedia:P.G. Wodehouse|P. G. Wodehouse]]'s series of novels. The name "Jeeves" is often used in popular culture for characters in similar professions, such as butlers and waiters.}}
{{stuffverdict|09:38, 20 March 2007 (UTC)|13:11, 27 March 2007 (UTC)|accepted as revised|26|14|Drive-Thru}}

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=== Al Aboard ===
{{stufffact|The animated music video for "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Trapped in the Drive-Thru" was released on MySpace the same day this came out.}}
{{stuffverdict|19:43, 21 March 2007 (UTC)|22:49, 24 March 2007 (UTC)|overwhelmingly declined|23|6|Drive-Thru}}

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=== Infinitely Probable Reference ===
{{stufffact|The whale, restaurant, space, and improbability of this toon reference 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe' by Douglas Adams}}
{{stuffverdict|23:06, 19 March 2007 (UTC)|17:05, 22 March 2007 (UTC)|declined|29|11|Drive-Thru}}

== My bro is pro? ==

I think I hear "PRO-awesome" instead of "bro-awesome", besides, bro-awesome seems like a brother that is awesome, which SB would not agree with one of his brothers, and such... --{{User:Darkangel/sig}} 21:43, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
:I'm unmistakenly hearing a "b" myself. I don't care to surmise what it might mean, but that's what I hear. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 21:47, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
::I distinctly hear "bro-awesome". Yeah, "pro-awesome" probably makes more sense, but we're talking about a toon that has a plastic cetacean consuming extraterrestrial shellfish, so... yeah. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 21:51, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
:::Umm...Isn't there a topic on this subject already on this page? [[User:Neox|Neox]]

== It's the greatest day? ==

It sounded more like "It's a Thursday." to me... eh? [[User:71.0.240.140|71.0.240.140]] 17:49, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

:This one we can actually be sure about: [[Quote of the Week#QW-2007-04-05]]. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:53, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

== Europa - Moon or Continent ==

:''Europa-pean is a portmanteau of Europa and European, "Europa" being a common European word for Europe.''
Even if it's technically true, is that last part really necessary, or even applicable in this case? It seems to me like Europa simply refers to the moon of Jupiter. - {{User:ReverendTed/sig}} 16:08, 22 May 2007 (UTC)
:That last part was irrelevant to this toon. I removed it. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:29, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

== Another possibility. ==

This is a little off of the wall, but given that the whole cartoon is off the wall, there's that episode of South Park where they shoot the whale into space, albeit to our moon, as oppose to Jupiter's. --[[User:71.203.169.248|71.203.169.248]] 21:26, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
:a) It wasn't a whale b) like you said, it wasn't Europa, so this is barely relevant at all, and c) could you not sent links to "Mature" rated TV shows? {{User:Homestar-winner/sig}} 21:32, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

South Parks mature? [[User:MJN SEIFER|MJN SEIFER]] 13:57, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
:I think he meant rated M... {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 14:00, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, so did I. [[User:MJN SEIFER|MJN SEIFER]] 12:49, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Rated M? Nah.. I think he meant TV-MA. Either way, not relevant. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 16:18, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

== Blame Canada!! ==

I haven't seen "invasion of the space lobsters" nor do I have any interest in buying it, but just how much evidence is there that this is a definite reference? Are the lobsters purple? Are they realistic-looking or cartoonish? I don't think it should be included just because of the simple phrase "space lobster". The idea of "space ________ (insert animal)" is a fairly standard gimmick. [[User:Some kind of scientist|Some kind of scientist]] 21:02, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
:I'm going to remove it then if no one can explain why it should be included. ([[User:Some kind of scientist|Some kind of scientist]] 04:46, 12 December 2007 (UTC))

== Tune ==

The same drive-thru whale tune is used in Blubb-O's Commercial. --{{User:Fangoriously/SIGGY HERE!}} 22:10, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== A very long shot on a reference ==

The Cheat seems to be quite upset with the lack of "blue ones", and in the Easter Egg, when SB orders him a blue one, he becomes very calm. In the film Cube, there was an autistic kid who got panicky and agitated unless he was in a blue room, at which point he became calm again.

Like I said, long shot; what do you think? -ftr

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==Tune==
When Homestar sings his never-ending soda song at the end, it sounds a bit like the tune from "Eleanor Rigby", another Beatles song. --> This is not Eleanor Rigby, it is the theme from "The Never Ending Story." -Fuzzy

==Forward Reference==
Shouldnt there be a fast forward to E-mail 88, couch patch, where Homestar asks the Cheat if he, the cheat, ever poured mountaindew all over the computer.
:Sure, why not? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:17, 22 Jul 2005 (UTC)

== Closed STUFF==

These were on the [[STUFF]] page and declined. If you wish to contest the removal of any of these, post a comment here (make sure it won't be confused with any of the original votes).

===The <s>404</s> 411 on half and half (DECLINED)===

"Half and half" is a type of cream made from half cream and half milk.
*'''And I don't care, if you phone has a WEAK ACCEPT in it!"''' I think it's ok, not the greatest, but ok. --[[User:MrsCommanderson|MrsCommanderson]] 16:50, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Decline''' Yes, and? Even for those who didn't know that, it's not going to stop them getting the joke. --[[User:phlip|phlip]] 00:46, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*<s>'''Neutral.''' True, but a bit too obvious, don't you think? Perhaps too obvious to be an actual note-worthy fact. I haven't quite made up my mind, but i'll keep it at neutral for now.</s> Actually, '''Weak Accept!''' It's an obvious fact, but true and a fact nonetheless. [[User:SaikoRoxi|SaikoRoxi]] 10:54 PM, 21 May 2005
**WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE POINT OF VOTING NEUTRAL IS?!?!? just wondering-[[User:Because, It's Midnite|Because, It's Midnite]]
***It's a way of saying "I want to make a comment or ask a question, but I don't have a strong enough opinion (yet) to vote on this fact." --{{User:Jay/sig}} 22:31, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
****ok thanks Jay--[[User:Because, It's Midnite|Because, It's Midnite]]
*'''Neutral, but wondering''' Why is it the "404" and not the "411"? "404" is the number for a missing page. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 03:04, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*Oops, I meant to put 411. Sorry. --[[User:Hamrodrunner|Hamrodrunner]] 03:33, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Decline''' Although this is true, and I make it a point to not decline true facts, I honestly don't think that people need to know this in order to understand what the joke is. -- [[User:Tony Stony|Tony Stony]] 04:15, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Once, I made breakfast, out of cold pizza, and Decline''' too obvious for my taste. --[[user: Lappy 486]] [[User:Lappy 486|Lappy 486]] 05:08, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Decline''' Not really worthy of needing a fun fact. [[User:Donny vs Universe|Donny vs Universe]]
*'''Weak Accept.''' You never know what people don't know. I'm not sure if "half-and-half" is an Americanism, but if it is, a simple explanation like the one above would be useful for viewers from Foreign Lands. -- [[User:tomstiff|tomstiff]] 13:22, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''I'm on a Declining Rampage!''' And did you know that Mountain Dew is a popular soda with spinoffs like Code Red and High Voltage?! ---[[User:the spludge|the spludge]] 22:27, 25 May 2005 (UTC)
**Nope. Well, I knew it was a soda, but not the other stuff. (In short: bad example) --[[User:phlip|phlip]] 13:57, 26 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Weak Accept.''' Not that obvious. Not that interesting, either, but still not that obvious. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:34, 26 May 2005 (UTC)
*'''Comment to thespludge''' What is high voltage? Are you referring to Livewire? [[User:Cheatachu72|Cheatachu72]] 15:57, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
*'''Hello, class, my name is Decline.''' and that, kids, is what half and half is made up of. [[User:EdgeKing|EdgeKing]] 21:16, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)EdgeKing
=== Dan VS. Jerome (Declined) ===
The e-mail is from Dan, although Homestar refers to him as Jerome.

*<s>'''Delete.''' Already mentioned in the transcript. -- [[User:Kamek|Kamek]]</s>
**'''Second.''' --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]]
**'''Second.''' [[HRWiki:Once And Only Once|Once And Only Once]] -- [[User:Mithent|Mithent]] 13:42, 7 Dec 2004 (MST)
*'''Accept.''' Maybe this is because he was called "Strong Bad." -- [[User:edsmilde|ED!smilde]] 16:38, 9 Dec 2004
*'''Very Much Accept''' It is NOT in the transcript. All that is in the transcript is a literal transcription of what Homestar says. If you're not paying attention and forgot who sent the e-mail - which I did my first time through the e-mail - it's very easy to miss. This being in the transcript would go something like: '''Homestar''': Except you, Jerome ''{even though the e-mail's writer was Dan}''. --[[User:Jay|Jay]] 14:50, 9 Dec 2004 (MST)
**The fun facts section is not there to explain obvious jokes. The transcript notes that Homestar calls him Jerome, and also contains the email text which is signed "Dan". Therefore, it's noted in the transcript. We might as well put on [[monster truck]], "Strong Bad calls the emailers Dan and Linda even though their names are Stan and Loretta." Or, on [[date]], "Strong Bad calls the emailer Boston even though this was the location of the emailer, and not the name." Not worthwhile. --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]]
***What "obvious"? Like I said, it was easy to miss. I missed it myself until I'd seen the e-mail a few times; what's to say other people didn't? --[[User:Jay|Jay]] 09:26, 11 Dec 2004 (MST)
***I caught this the first time, but there is NO comparison to previous e-mails. In "date," the joke is obvious because Boston is the name of a big city. And in Monster Truck, it's obvious because "Dan and Linda" is said almost immediately after "Stan and Loretta," and Strong Bad uses clear enunciation each time. In this case, Homestar quickly reads Dan's name, and then goes on an extended aside with the FL joke before saying "Jerome." Hence not obvious to all. --[[User:Svelt|Svelt]]
****No comparison? How about [[old comics]], where he says Jack instead of Zack? In any case, it's not that long after Homestar reads the name that he says Jerome. It's a joke, and jokes don't belong in fun facts (otherwise the page would become very, very long). --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]]
*****Old comics is a better comparison, but SB speaks slowly & clearly, making it more obvious. --[[User:Svelt|Svelt]]
******I don't think so. In fact, since "Zack" and "Jack" are much more similar than "Dan" and "Jerome", the old comics incident is actually less obvious. So, while I still maintain that both deliberately noting it in the transcript and putting it in Fun Facts is awkward and not needed, if we do, then we should at least do the same on [[old comics]]. --[[User:Upsilon|[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]]]]
**'''Second.''' I didn't notice that the first time I saw it. --[[User:Chiphead|Chiphead]]
*My bad, it wasn't in the transcript after all. I'm an idiot. I change my vote to '''Accept''' and will probably move the fun fact back to the page unless there's a better "Decline" argument. [[User:Kamek|Kamek]] 09:04, 15 Dec 2004 (MST)
*'''Move to Transcript''' ala Jay's example above. People will probably catch this after watching it a few times. Things that need clarification but aren't sly allusions should go in the transcript. This is definitely the most subtle name-switch in all the SB emails, hence it's not necessary to note every time it's happened elsewhere. --[[User:Svelt|Svelt]]
**I reiterate: [[old comics]] was more subtle. --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]]
*This appears to be accepted, but someone has already added it in a different form. --[[User:MadEwokHerd|MadEwokHerd]] 15:08, 2 Jan 2005 (MST)
*'''Delete''' Too obvious for words →[[User:evin290|evin290]] 20:10, 17 Jan 2005 (MST)
*'''Delete''' The e-mail is actually from "Dan", and Strong Bad refers to him as "Jerome"
*'''Delete''' I can't believe you actually thought that was notable. -Walking Armless
*'''Comment and general retraction of votes''' Okay, first of all, I still don't think it was that obvious. However, now that emailer nicknames are listed on the "sbemail by name" page (or maybe they always were and I never noticed) it seems a lot less useful, and I officially move to '''Neutral'''. Don't expect me to be so generous on the other facts! --[[User:Jay|Jay]] 00:02, 20 Feb 2005 (MST)
*'''Decline or rewrite''' When I first saw this, I not only noticed that Homestar called Dan "Jerome" but I also saw it as an OBVIOUS reference to the way Strong Bad changes e-mailers names around - since Homestar was trying to fill in for Strong Bad and copy him (i.e. trying to figure out what an abbreviation in the signature stands for), I saw this as Homestar attempting to answer e-mails like Strong Bad and deliberately changing the e-mailers name around. If anything, this particular fun fact ought to reflect the reference to Strong Bad doing the same with other e-mailers. --[[User:TheEggman|TheEggman]] 09:06, 20 Feb 2005 (MST)
**Also, at the risk of advocating some forward referencing, I think it's notable that in the very next e-mail [[the process]], Strong Bad makes fun of Em's name in almost the exact same way that Homestar makes fun of FL. --[[User:TheEggman|TheEggman]]
*'''SEVERE DECLINE; DELETE!''' You hit land, Cpt. Obvious!
*'''Decline''' Maybe he was talking to someone else in his imaginary class --[[User:GregHosting|GregHosting]] 22:57, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)

== Soda stops making noise? ==

A few seconds after Homestar sings the neverending soda song, the Mountain Dew stops making the pouring sound.
{{User:Zachio/sig}}, 13:35, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

==Re:Half and half==
:I added a section under real world references to show what a half and half ACTUALLY is. It links to the wikipedia article on it.
::Hey there; I'm the one who deleted the fact you posted. That's interesting that [[Wikipedia:Half and half|half and half]] can refer to those other things (I didn't know that). I'm pretty confident that, in this case, Homestar is referring to the dairy product. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 03:08, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
:::Do you know that for sure, though? And what about people who don't know about the dairy meaning of half and half? I didn't know of any other use for it other than the half-rice half-chips thing (And I frequently use leftover half n half with curry frum a drunken night out as a breakfast...)
::::Nope. That's just my opinion. If you feel strongly about it, you should register for a username and [[HRWiki:STUFF|STUFF]] it — I've been known to be wrong on not-rare-enough occasions :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 10:01, 6 November 2006 (UTC)
:::::Well it appears to have been stuff'd and declined before, so I guess I'll leave it. Also..that stuff thing is confusing me >_<{{User:Ftr}}

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