Van Buren
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Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States (1837-1841), and Vice President (1833-1837) under Andrew Jackson. He was also the first president born after the Declaration of Independence was signed, which gives him the nickname "the first American President". It's not a wonder that he is a popular president among Free Country, USA. It isn't yet known whether The Cheat and Strong Bad idolize him or if they have something against him.
Coincidentally, Van Buren was the codename to Black Isle's Fallout 3 project. This could be unintended, but since Strong Bad's diskettes often refer to classic video games, it could be a reference.
Appearances
- The Cheat's Character video — The Cheat tosses a bust of Van Buren at the camera.
- 2 emails — Strong Bad sticks a sticky note that says "Van Buren" on his computer screen.
- space program — The same bust of Van Buren is taped to the front of The Proud Anselmo.
- candy product — One of the considered candy shapes is Van Buren's bust.
