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[[Image:Sbcg4ap105 trogdorstrongbadia.png|thumb|"Uhh... Anybody know how to kill a dragon?"]] | [[Image:Sbcg4ap105 trogdorstrongbadia.png|thumb|"Uhh... Anybody know how to kill a dragon?"]] | ||
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A brief trailer for this episode is included in [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]]. | A brief trailer for this episode is included in [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]]. | ||
- | '''Cast:''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|The Poopsmith}}, {{film|The King of Town}} (as [[Munchox]]), {{film|Trogdor}}, {{film|Stinkoman}}, [[Videlectrix Guys]], [[Bear Holding a Shark]], [[Gel-Arshie]][[Category:Marshie Filmography]], [[Snake Boxer 5|Boxer Joe]], [[Math Kickers|The Algebros]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe|Dancing Bear]], {{film|Limozeen}}, {{film|Rather Dashing}}, [[Old Man]], miscellaneous [[peasants]], [[Browntant]], [[Chorch]], | + | '''Cast:''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|The Poopsmith}}, {{film|The King of Town}} (as [[Munchox]]), {{film|Trogdor}}, {{film|Stinkoman}}, [[Videlectrix Guys]], [[Bear Holding a Shark]], [[Gel-Arshie]][[Category:Marshie Filmography]], [[Snake Boxer 5|Boxer Joe]], [[Math Kickers|The Algebros]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe|Dancing Bear]], {{film|Limozeen}}, {{film|Rather Dashing}}, [[Old Man]], miscellaneous [[peasants]], [[Browntant]], [[Chorch]], [[Horrible Painting]], [[ULTIMATE TROGDOR!!!]], [[Ultimate Strong Bad]], {{film|Drive-Thru Whale}} |
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{{dvd|SBCG4AP Collector's DVD}} | {{dvd|SBCG4AP Collector's DVD}} | ||
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File:live via stolen cell phone.png|<center>"What was option number four?"</center> | File:live via stolen cell phone.png|<center>"What was option number four?"</center> | ||
File:Flickerin' and flashin'.png|<center>Flickerin' and flashin' in the sky</center> | File:Flickerin' and flashin'.png|<center>Flickerin' and flashin' in the sky</center> | ||
- | File:Homespam.png|<center>" | + | File:Homespam.png|<center>"Im in your interface!"</center> |
- | File:MarziKong and Bubs.png|<center> | + | File:MarziKong and Bubs.png|<center>'''Bubs:''' Help, Strong Bad!</center> |
Image:Videlectrix Mainframe.png|<center>Videlectrix Mainframe</center> | Image:Videlectrix Mainframe.png|<center>Videlectrix Mainframe</center> | ||
Image:Sbcg4ap105 ghosts.png|<center>Colonial Ghosts</center> | Image:Sbcg4ap105 ghosts.png|<center>Colonial Ghosts</center> | ||
Image:ProFruitboarder.png|<center>[[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]]</center> | Image:ProFruitboarder.png|<center>[[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]]</center> | ||
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Image:8-Bit Stinkoman20X6.png|<center>Stinkoman 20X6</center> | Image:8-Bit Stinkoman20X6.png|<center>Stinkoman 20X6</center> | ||
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== Inventory == | == Inventory == | ||
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#Creepy Adult Software | #Creepy Adult Software | ||
#Games "For Girls" | #Games "For Girls" | ||
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#Point 'n' Sick Stories | #Point 'n' Sick Stories | ||
- | # | + | #Buisness Casual Game |
#Weird Japanese RPG | #Weird Japanese RPG | ||
#Flight Stimulator 2009 | #Flight Stimulator 2009 | ||
+ | #2nd Person Shooter | ||
#Non-Lame Movie Tie-In | #Non-Lame Movie Tie-In | ||
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#Omnisensory VR Netskin | #Omnisensory VR Netskin | ||
- | #SBCG4AP MMORPG | + | #SBCG4AP MMORPG!! |
==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
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*[[Wikipedia:Shovelware|Shovelware]] is low quality, quickly ported or programmed computer programs, usually done to capitalize on a trend or make a quick profit. | *[[Wikipedia:Shovelware|Shovelware]] is low quality, quickly ported or programmed computer programs, usually done to capitalize on a trend or make a quick profit. | ||
*In the intro, Strong Sad says that the arcade game's fan needs to be serviced, and Strong Bad asks where he can find any fan service. [[Wikipedia:Fanservice|Fanservice]] is content added mainly to please the fans. It is quite appropriate, then, that Trogdor starts to break out of the arcade immediately after Strong Bad's question. | *In the intro, Strong Sad says that the arcade game's fan needs to be serviced, and Strong Bad asks where he can find any fan service. [[Wikipedia:Fanservice|Fanservice]] is content added mainly to please the fans. It is quite appropriate, then, that Trogdor starts to break out of the arcade immediately after Strong Bad's question. | ||
- | *"Yatta!" is a Japanese word which means "I did it!", or "All right!" in English | + | *"Yatta!" is a Japanese word which means "I did it!", or "All right!" in English. |
*Placing a pineapple slice in gelatin will cause the gelatin to dissolve. | *Placing a pineapple slice in gelatin will cause the gelatin to dissolve. | ||
*A [[Wikipedia:Slush fund|slush fund]] is a reserve of money set aside for illegal or dishonest purposes. | *A [[Wikipedia:Slush fund|slush fund]] is a reserve of money set aside for illegal or dishonest purposes. | ||
- | *Strong Bad calls Strong Mad "Red Square", referring to the [[Wikipedia: Red Square|Red Square]] | + | *Strong Bad calls Strong Mad "Red Square", referring to the [[Wikipedia: Red Square|Red Square]] in the [[Wikipedia: Soviet Union|Soviet Union]]. |
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*This is the only episode to lack [[Pom Pom]]; since [[Homsar]] is also missing, this means that this episode has the fewest main characters at 10; all of the others had 11 or 12. | *This is the only episode to lack [[Pom Pom]]; since [[Homsar]] is also missing, this means that this episode has the fewest main characters at 10; all of the others had 11 or 12. | ||
*This and [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] are the only two episodes to happen on the same day. | *This and [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] are the only two episodes to happen on the same day. | ||
- | **Despite this, there is a calendar on the [[ | + | **Despite this, there is a calendar on the [[Computer Room]] wall despite the fact it was missing from the present-day opening of Dangeresque 3. |
- | *In 2010, in celebration of [[ | + | *In 2010, in celebration of [[Trogday]], the PC version was made available for free for the whole day. |
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===Remarks=== | ===Remarks=== | ||
- | *In the preview for this episode, Strong Bad has a black outline, and his | + | *In the preview for this episode, Strong Bad has a black outline, and his arms look oddly deformed for some reason. |
- | *Even in extended play, | + | *Even in extended play, you cannot go outside with a costume in this episode. |
- | **This is likely because | + | **This is likely because you will become Rather Dashing if you visit Peasantry in Extended Play. |
- | *When the difficulty slider is set to "high" | + | *When the difficulty slider is set to "high" but the lever hasn't been pulled to make Professor Pineapple shoot fruit in Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder, there is a steady stream of pineapple slices, but no other changes to the game. However, when both are set, there is an extremely high amount of fruit even discounting the fruit Professor Pineapple shoots. |
- | *If | + | *If you click the main menu button near the peasants running around at the inn they turn around and look at you. |
*In Stinkoman 20X6, extra lives appear as multiple Stinkomans (one per life). However, in the actual Stinkoman 20X6 game, a Stinkoman head with a number next to it is used to list extra lives, rather than each extra life being represented by a Stinkoman clone. | *In Stinkoman 20X6, extra lives appear as multiple Stinkomans (one per life). However, in the actual Stinkoman 20X6 game, a Stinkoman head with a number next to it is used to list extra lives, rather than each extra life being represented by a Stinkoman clone. | ||
*When Chorch runs into Stinkoman, Stinkoman loses all four of his energy units instead of just one. | *When Chorch runs into Stinkoman, Stinkoman loses all four of his energy units instead of just one. | ||
*In the preview for this episode, both Stinkoman and Trogdor enter the real world, but only Trogdor enters the real world in the actual game. | *In the preview for this episode, both Stinkoman and Trogdor enter the real world, but only Trogdor enters the real world in the actual game. | ||
*When used in the fight against the Ultimate Trogdor, Gel-Arshie claims that he can't be burninated because he's inflammable. However, inflammable actually means the same thing as flammable. | *When used in the fight against the Ultimate Trogdor, Gel-Arshie claims that he can't be burninated because he's inflammable. However, inflammable actually means the same thing as flammable. | ||
- | *Homestar remarks that his favorite Olympic hero competed in the "1982 Winter Olympics". There were no Olympics held in 1982, as both the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in the same year until 1994. Since the Olympics were held in 1980, the next Olympics weren't until 1984 | + | *Homestar remarks that his favorite Olympic hero competed in the "1982 Winter Olympics". There were no Olympics held in 1982, as both the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in the same year until 1994. Since the Olympics were held in 1980, the next Olympics weren't until 1984. |
*The trophy resembles the [[Atari Dragon]]'s chalice. | *The trophy resembles the [[Atari Dragon]]'s chalice. | ||
- | *This episode is unusual in that in Extended Play, all the [[main characters]] mysteriously disappear (except of course, for Strong Bad | + | *This episode is unusual in that in Extended Play, all the [[main characters]] mysteriously disappear (except of course, for Strong Bad). |
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===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
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===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
- | + | *The costume items from Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, excluding the Dangeresque Glasses, are not available in the Snap Shak in the PC version, apparently due to a writing error in Episode 4. | |
- | *The costume items from Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, excluding the Dangeresque Glasses, are not available in the Snap Shak in the PC version, apparently due to a writing error in Episode 4 | + | |
*During the cutscene when Gel-Arshie is obtained, the Gel-Arshie game cartridge can be seen floating where The Cheat was holding it before the lights went out. It disappears after the game saves. | *During the cutscene when Gel-Arshie is obtained, the Gel-Arshie game cartridge can be seen floating where The Cheat was holding it before the lights went out. It disappears after the game saves. | ||
- | *Sometimes during the fight against Ultimate Trogdor, | + | *Sometimes during the fight against Ultimate Trogdor, you cannot use a Peasant on the upper left-hand pedestal. |
- | *In the Stinkoman 20X6 location, if | + | *In the Stinkoman 20X6 location, if you click the really tall ladder when it's built while on the starting platform, the cutscene will play and you'll be on the lower platform, next to the ladder. Clicking anywhere warps you back to the left edge of the starting platform. |
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===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
- | + | *Trogdor has previously appeared in Free Country USA in [[Trogday 08]]. | |
- | + | *Stinkoman and Strong Bad previously met in the email [[alternate universe]], and Stinkoman also previously appeared in Free Country USA in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]. | |
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- | *Stinkoman and Strong Bad previously met in the email [[alternate universe]], and Stinkoman also previously appeared in Free Country | + | |
**Stinkoman also insulted Strong Bad in [[alternate universe]], saying he has a big nose. | **Stinkoman also insulted Strong Bad in [[alternate universe]], saying he has a big nose. | ||
*References to the first four SBCG4AP episodes include: | *References to the first four SBCG4AP episodes include: | ||
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**Homestar stating that quarters taste like butterscotch, like he did in [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] when the hole in the [[Strong Badia|Strong Borneo]] fence is examined in extended play. | **Homestar stating that quarters taste like butterscotch, like he did in [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] when the hole in the [[Strong Badia|Strong Borneo]] fence is examined in extended play. | ||
**Strong Bad talking about the [[Fluffy Puff Jela-Ton]] he won during the Race to the End of the Race, a reference to [[Homestar Ruiner]]. | **Strong Bad talking about the [[Fluffy Puff Jela-Ton]] he won during the Race to the End of the Race, a reference to [[Homestar Ruiner]]. | ||
- | **When Strong Bad collects the | + | **When Strong Bad collects the scorpion food, he sings, "Puttin' scorpion food in my pants; hope I don't get stung!", echoing his singing "Puttin' bat hutches in my pants; hope I don't get bit!" in [[Baddest of the Bands]]. |
**When the Limozeen [[The Space Machine|Space Machine]] picks up "Marzy-Kong", [[Larry]] exclaims, "Oh, crap! It's that crazy lady from the Battle of the Bands!!" as another reference to [[Baddest of the Bands]]. | **When the Limozeen [[The Space Machine|Space Machine]] picks up "Marzy-Kong", [[Larry]] exclaims, "Oh, crap! It's that crazy lady from the Battle of the Bands!!" as another reference to [[Baddest of the Bands]]. | ||
**Strong Bad mumbling, "[[Rhinofeeder]]", which he also mumbled in the beginning of [[Homestar Ruiner]]. | **Strong Bad mumbling, "[[Rhinofeeder]]", which he also mumbled in the beginning of [[Homestar Ruiner]]. | ||
**Trogdor claiming that he can't handle Strong Bad's style, which Strong Bad said that nobody could in [[Homestar Ruiner]], unless they are a pretty lady. | **Trogdor claiming that he can't handle Strong Bad's style, which Strong Bad said that nobody could in [[Homestar Ruiner]], unless they are a pretty lady. | ||
*The introductory narration is similar to the one used in [[fingers]]. The announcer of said introduction also appeared in the same email. | *The introductory narration is similar to the one used in [[fingers]]. The announcer of said introduction also appeared in the same email. | ||
+ | **Homestar also mispronounced "Previously" in [[DNA Evidence]]. | ||
**The word "People" is mispronounced as "Peppel", which was previously heard in the [[coloring#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]] for [[coloring]]. It specifically refers to a possible color name that The Brothers Chaps discuss. | **The word "People" is mispronounced as "Peppel", which was previously heard in the [[coloring#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]] for [[coloring]]. It specifically refers to a possible color name that The Brothers Chaps discuss. | ||
- | *When Strong Bad goes through a video game portal, his | + | *When Strong Bad goes through a video game portal, his last two transformations are [[Atari Strong Bad]] and [[Secret Collect.]] Strong Bad, respectively. |
*[[Mr. Shmallow]] can be seen on the Pineapple Gun. | *[[Mr. Shmallow]] can be seen on the Pineapple Gun. | ||
*Upon entering the Peasantry area, Strong Bad will remark on the game's status as "the best-selling video computer TV game of all time", as it was previously referred to as in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. | *Upon entering the Peasantry area, Strong Bad will remark on the game's status as "the best-selling video computer TV game of all time", as it was previously referred to as in [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]]. | ||
- | **Likewise, Rather Dashing speaks exactly as he does in the trailer. | + | **Likewise, the music from the trailer plays as background music in Peasantry and at the final battle, and Rather Dashing speaks exactly as he does in the trailer. |
- | *The [[wikipedia:Pitfall!|Pitfall!]] | + | *The [[wikipedia:Pitfall!|Pitfall!]] Scorpions from [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] return in Halfathlon. |
*In addition to the four historical figures, the puzzle wheel in the Videlectrix Mainframe depicts Trogdor, the [[Jhonka]], [[Thy Dungeonman (character)|Thy Dungeonman]], and [[Kid Speedy]]. | *In addition to the four historical figures, the puzzle wheel in the Videlectrix Mainframe depicts Trogdor, the [[Jhonka]], [[Thy Dungeonman (character)|Thy Dungeonman]], and [[Kid Speedy]]. | ||
*The loading screen for the first-person segment reads "Get [[SBLOUNSKCHED]]!", a reference to [[candy product]]. | *The loading screen for the first-person segment reads "Get [[SBLOUNSKCHED]]!", a reference to [[candy product]]. | ||
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*Homestar mentions his [[hremail]]s in one of the hints he gives. | *Homestar mentions his [[hremail]]s in one of the hints he gives. | ||
*When Strong Bad first enters Stinkoman 20X6, he says, "Now I want to be the guy too.", paraphrasing [[1-Up]]'s line in [[japanese cartoon]]: "Everybody says you're the guy. But I wanna be the guy too!" | *When Strong Bad first enters Stinkoman 20X6, he says, "Now I want to be the guy too.", paraphrasing [[1-Up]]'s line in [[japanese cartoon]]: "Everybody says you're the guy. But I wanna be the guy too!" | ||
- | * | + | *On the title screen and during the credits, the music is an instrumental version of [[Please Stop Trying To Handle My Style]]. |
*The 8-bit lantern resembles the one in [[Peasant's Quest]]. | *The 8-bit lantern resembles the one in [[Peasant's Quest]]. | ||
- | *Strong Bad | + | *Strong Bad asks Strong Sad to "shut up [[nine times]]". |
- | *The dual inclusion of the Roman helmet and Old Timey [[Free Country, USA]] background in the photo booth may refer to an Easter egg in [[ | + | *The dual inclusion of the Roman helmet and Old Timey [[Free Country, USA]] background in the photo booth may refer to an Easter egg in [[highschool]]. |
- | *When Stinkoman is defeated by Browntant and Chorch, he says "You made my stummy hurt!" This is a reference to the game over screen of Stinkoman 20X6. | + | *When Stinkoman is defeated by Browntant and Chorch, he says "You made my stummy hurt!". This is a reference to the game over screen of Stinkoman 20X6. |
- | *[[Homestar]] says that [[Coach Z]] bet him a "moist Benjamin" that he couldn't catch Lucky George in his mouth, | + | *[[Homestar]] says that [[Coach Z]] bet him a "moist Benjamin" that he couldn't catch Lucky George in his mouth, an obvious reference to [[shapeshifter]]. |
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===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
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**When Marzipan is possessed by the spirit of the game, her expression is similar to Kong's expression on the original video game cabinet. Strong Bad also frequently refers to her as "Marzy-Kong". | **When Marzipan is possessed by the spirit of the game, her expression is similar to Kong's expression on the original video game cabinet. Strong Bad also frequently refers to her as "Marzy-Kong". | ||
**The way the portions of the scaffolding are put together and fall down when she stomps on the roof mimics the way the game begins in most versions, minus the part where the entire thing collapses. | **The way the portions of the scaffolding are put together and fall down when she stomps on the roof mimics the way the game begins in most versions, minus the part where the entire thing collapses. | ||
- | **Marzipan also throws crates continuously, similarly how Donkey Kong throws barrels continuously | + | **Marzipan also throws crates continuously, similarly how Donkey Kong throws barrels continuously |
**Like Donkey Kong, Marzipan has a hostage (in this case, Bubs). Donkey Kong's hostage was Pauline, a precursor to Peach. | **Like Donkey Kong, Marzipan has a hostage (in this case, Bubs). Donkey Kong's hostage was Pauline, a precursor to Peach. | ||
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*Strong Bad complains about taking a [[Wikipedia:The Color Purple|''The Color Purple'']] personality quiz when answering an email. | *Strong Bad complains about taking a [[Wikipedia:The Color Purple|''The Color Purple'']] personality quiz when answering an email. | ||
*Strong Bad climbing the vine with the smiling cloud on the Awesomeness screen is modeled after [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]]. | *Strong Bad climbing the vine with the smiling cloud on the Awesomeness screen is modeled after [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]]. | ||
**Similarly, the bushes with eyes in the intro screen are another reference to the ''[[Mario]]'' series. | **Similarly, the bushes with eyes in the intro screen are another reference to the ''[[Mario]]'' series. | ||
- | **Homestar saying "Hurray! You win! Ptoo! Ptoo!" could also be a reference to Mario, because when a level | + | **Homestar saying "Hurray! You win! Ptoo! Ptoo!" could also be a reference to Mario, because when you win a level in [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]], fireworks would go off with a similar sound. |
**When Strong Bad first enters Peasantry, he assumes hitting his head on things will make coins come out, a reference to the theme of making coins come out of blocks by jumping into them in said series. | **When Strong Bad first enters Peasantry, he assumes hitting his head on things will make coins come out, a reference to the theme of making coins come out of blocks by jumping into them in said series. | ||
***This could also refer to the act of somersaulting into trees to get various objects in [[The Legend of Zelda]] series, also by [[Nintendo]]. | ***This could also refer to the act of somersaulting into trees to get various objects in [[The Legend of Zelda]] series, also by [[Nintendo]]. | ||
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*Strong Sad saying "You shall not pass!" is a reference to Gandalf's confrontation with the Balrog in [[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings|The Fellowship of the Ring]]. | *Strong Sad saying "You shall not pass!" is a reference to Gandalf's confrontation with the Balrog in [[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings|The Fellowship of the Ring]]. | ||
*Also, Strong Sad's line "Abandon all hope, ye who enter" is a reference to what is written above the entrance to the gates of Hell in Dante's epic poem [[Wikipedia:Divine Comedy|The Divine Comedy]]. | *Also, Strong Sad's line "Abandon all hope, ye who enter" is a reference to what is written above the entrance to the gates of Hell in Dante's epic poem [[Wikipedia:Divine Comedy|The Divine Comedy]]. | ||
- | *The first person section is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Wolfenstein 3D|Wolfenstein 3D]] by iD Software; the King of Town's appearance and death speech are references to that game's depiction of | + | *The first person section is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Wolfenstein 3D|Wolfenstein 3D]] by iD Software; the King of Town's appearance and death speech are references to that game's depiction of Hitler. |
**In addition, the name of the castle where this takes place is "Castle Poopenstein". | **In addition, the name of the castle where this takes place is "Castle Poopenstein". | ||
**When switching to first person perspective, Strong Bad says "Quake and fear". [[Wikipedia:Quake|Quake]] and [[Wikipedia:F.E.A.R.|F.E.A.R.]] are two popular first person shooters. | **When switching to first person perspective, Strong Bad says "Quake and fear". [[Wikipedia:Quake|Quake]] and [[Wikipedia:F.E.A.R.|F.E.A.R.]] are two popular first person shooters. | ||
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**The King of Town carries two machine guns, similar to the final boss in Wolfenstein 3D. | **The King of Town carries two machine guns, similar to the final boss in Wolfenstein 3D. | ||
*The show that Strong Bad says on TV, "Videlectrix Saturday Mornideo Games", refers to the Saturday Morning cartoon series ''[[Wikipedia:Saturday Supercade|Saturday Supercade]]'' which aired on [[Wikipedia:CBS|CBS]] from 1983 to 1985. | *The show that Strong Bad says on TV, "Videlectrix Saturday Mornideo Games", refers to the Saturday Morning cartoon series ''[[Wikipedia:Saturday Supercade|Saturday Supercade]]'' which aired on [[Wikipedia:CBS|CBS]] from 1983 to 1985. | ||
- | + | *The words "ALL WORK AND NO FRUIT MAKES GEL-ARSHIE A DULL BOY" that fill up the TV screen after beating the Gel-Arshie game with the kill screen is a reference to the movie ''[[Wikipedia:The Shining (film)|The Shining]]''. | |
- | *The words "ALL WORK AND NO FRUIT MAKES GEL-ARSHIE A DULL BOY" that fill up the TV screen after beating the Gel-Arshie game with the kill screen is a reference to | + | |
*Strong Bad looking through the TrogSword in 20X6 is a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Thundercats|Thundercats]]'', in particular Lion-O's transformation sequence. He also makes a reference to [[Wikipedia:He-Man|He-Man]] during this sequence. | *Strong Bad looking through the TrogSword in 20X6 is a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Thundercats|Thundercats]]'', in particular Lion-O's transformation sequence. He also makes a reference to [[Wikipedia:He-Man|He-Man]] during this sequence. | ||
- | **The TrogSword also looks very similar to Lion-O's sword | + | **The TrogSword also looks very similar to Lion-O's sword with a symbol of Trogdor in the hilt instead of the Thundercats symbol. |
*Several historical figures appear in the "Spirit of '76" game, including [[Wikipedia:John Hancock|John Hancock]], [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]], [[Wikipedia:Samuel Adams|Samuel Adams]], and [[Wikipedia:Paul Revere|Paul Revere]]. All figure significantly in the American Revolution. | *Several historical figures appear in the "Spirit of '76" game, including [[Wikipedia:John Hancock|John Hancock]], [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]], [[Wikipedia:Samuel Adams|Samuel Adams]], and [[Wikipedia:Paul Revere|Paul Revere]]. All figure significantly in the American Revolution. | ||
**Samuel Adams saying he "probably invented beer" refers to the [[Wikipedia:Boston Beer Company|Samuel Adams]] brand of beer. | **Samuel Adams saying he "probably invented beer" refers to the [[Wikipedia:Boston Beer Company|Samuel Adams]] brand of beer. | ||
- | **When | + | **When you give John Hancock the item, he says to make sure your family is insured, a reference to the [[Wikipedia:John Hancock Insurance|John Hancock Insurance]] company. |
*Interacting with the mirror in the bathroom will make Strong Bad reference the [[Wikipedia:Bloody Mary (folklore)|Bloody Mary legend]]. | *Interacting with the mirror in the bathroom will make Strong Bad reference the [[Wikipedia:Bloody Mary (folklore)|Bloody Mary legend]]. | ||
*The Gel-Arshie portion of the game is likely a reference to [[Wikipedia:Cool Spot|Cool Spot]], a 1993 product placement game for 7-Up that featured its red mascot on a surf board. | *The Gel-Arshie portion of the game is likely a reference to [[Wikipedia:Cool Spot|Cool Spot]], a 1993 product placement game for 7-Up that featured its red mascot on a surf board. | ||
*After using Gel-Arshie on the brick wall, he says the line "What's in the box?", a reference to the movie ''[[Wikipedia:Seven (film)|Se7en]]''. | *After using Gel-Arshie on the brick wall, he says the line "What's in the box?", a reference to the movie ''[[Wikipedia:Seven (film)|Se7en]]''. | ||
- | *The "Bloodstone" in Trogdor's Lair is a reference to the game [[Wikipedia:Return to Krondor|Return to Krondor]], in which there is a "Nightstone" that casts everything in red light and reveals a hidden place, which holds the secret to destroying | + | *The "Bloodstone" in Trogdor's Lair is a reference to the game [[Wikipedia:Return to Krondor|Return to Krondor]], in which there is a "Nightstone" that casts everything in red light and reveals a hidden place, which holds the secret to destroying your enemy forever. |
*Strong Bad's remark about the peasants starting a commune is a reference to [[Monty Python|''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'']], specifically the scene in which Dennis explains that he and his fellow peasants are an [[wikipedia:Anarcho-syndicalism|anarcho-syndicalist]] commune. | *Strong Bad's remark about the peasants starting a commune is a reference to [[Monty Python|''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'']], specifically the scene in which Dennis explains that he and his fellow peasants are an [[wikipedia:Anarcho-syndicalism|anarcho-syndicalist]] commune. | ||
*When Strong Mad is in Halfathlon, he will exclaim "[[Wikipedia:Glasnost|GLASNOST]]! [[Wikipedia:Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn|SOLZHENITSYN]]!" | *When Strong Mad is in Halfathlon, he will exclaim "[[Wikipedia:Glasnost|GLASNOST]]! [[Wikipedia:Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn|SOLZHENITSYN]]!" | ||
- | **When Strong Bad responds, his pronunciation of "Puttin'" likely refers to [[Russia|Russian]] prime minister and former president, [[Wikipedia: | + | **When Strong Bad responds, his pronunciation of "Puttin'" likely refers to [[Russia|Russian]] prime minister and former president, [[Wikipedia:Vladamir Putin|Vladamir Putin]]. |
- | **"Zhivago" is a reference to [[wikipedia:Doctor Zhivago|Doctor Zhivago]] | + | **"Zhivago" is a reference to [[wikipedia:Doctor Zhivago|Doctor Zhivago]]. |
*When Strong Bad gives the trophy to Strong Mad, he says "ich bin ein [[donut]]". This is a spoof of [[Wikipedia:Ich bin ein Berliner|Ich bin ein Berliner]]. Furthermore, it is a play on the urban legend that the [[German]] phrase means "I am a jelly donut." | *When Strong Bad gives the trophy to Strong Mad, he says "ich bin ein [[donut]]". This is a spoof of [[Wikipedia:Ich bin ein Berliner|Ich bin ein Berliner]]. Furthermore, it is a play on the urban legend that the [[German]] phrase means "I am a jelly donut." | ||
*When entering Peasantry from the Videlectrix Mainframe any time after solving the code wheel, Strong Bad says, "Load p-quest comma eight comma one" referencing LOAD“FILE”,8,1 the command needed to load games and programs into many [[Wikipedia:Commodore International|Commodore]] computers. | *When entering Peasantry from the Videlectrix Mainframe any time after solving the code wheel, Strong Bad says, "Load p-quest comma eight comma one" referencing LOAD“FILE”,8,1 the command needed to load games and programs into many [[Wikipedia:Commodore International|Commodore]] computers. | ||
*When summoning Boxer Joe, Strong Bad sometimes says "Round 1, FIGHT!" the same way the announcer does in [[Mortal Kombat]]. | *When summoning Boxer Joe, Strong Bad sometimes says "Round 1, FIGHT!" the same way the announcer does in [[Mortal Kombat]]. | ||
*When Strong Bad finally uses the performing bear, he shouts "I choose you." This is a reference to [[Pokémon]]. | *When Strong Bad finally uses the performing bear, he shouts "I choose you." This is a reference to [[Pokémon]]. | ||
- | *In the game's music files, Halfathlon is referred to as [[Wikipedia:Summer | + | *In the game's music files, Halfathlon is referred to as [[Wikipedia:Summer Games|Summer Games]]. |
*"The Videlectrix Halfathlon" title mimics the similarly named The Activision Decathlon. | *"The Videlectrix Halfathlon" title mimics the similarly named The Activision Decathlon. | ||
- | *The box art for Mista Fixit is modeled after the "album cover" boxes of early [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]], complete with an incorporation of the company's logo into the artwork | + | *The box art for Mista Fixit is modeled after the "album cover" boxes of early [[Wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]], complete with an incorporation of the company's logo into the artwork. |
*The Mista Fixit game and character may be a reference to the online building game [[Wikipedia:Roblox|Roblox]], as he wears a hard hat and asks Strong Bad if he wants to build something. | *The Mista Fixit game and character may be a reference to the online building game [[Wikipedia:Roblox|Roblox]], as he wears a hard hat and asks Strong Bad if he wants to build something. | ||
- | *Revealing the ghosts with the camera is a parody of the [[Wikipedia:Fatal Frame|Fatal Frame]] series of games, where | + | *Revealing the ghosts with the camera is a parody of the [[Wikipedia:Fatal Frame|Fatal Frame]] series of games, where you also reveal and defeat ghosts in a similar fashion. |
*The Videlectrix Power magazine is a reference to the real-world [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] magazine. | *The Videlectrix Power magazine is a reference to the real-world [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]] magazine. | ||
*The music and the jump celebration by Strong Bad after defeating Ultimate Trogdor may be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Series]]. | *The music and the jump celebration by Strong Bad after defeating Ultimate Trogdor may be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy Series]]. | ||
*The scene where Strong Bad wakes up and tells everybody they were in his dream is a parody of the ending scene from ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. | *The scene where Strong Bad wakes up and tells everybody they were in his dream is a parody of the ending scene from ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. | ||
- | *Strong Bad calling Strong Sad a " | + | *Strong Bad calling Strong Sad a "dumpla-lumpa" references the Oompa Loompas, the little men that work for [[Wikipedia:Willy Wonka|Willy Wonka]]. |
*When trying to use the Lappy during the Redcoat Ghost Patrol minigame, Strong Bad declines, saying that he "might get sucked into the screen or something". This is a possible reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Poltergeist (film)|Poltergeist]]''. | *When trying to use the Lappy during the Redcoat Ghost Patrol minigame, Strong Bad declines, saying that he "might get sucked into the screen or something". This is a possible reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Poltergeist (film)|Poltergeist]]''. | ||
*Asking about Stinkoman's robot boots will unleash a diatribe ending with "And I can kick!", which is taken from an infamous 1987 [[Wikipedia:Late Night With David Letterman|Late Night With David Letterman]] interview with [[Wikipedia:Crispin Glover|Crispin Glover]] which also featured large shoes. | *Asking about Stinkoman's robot boots will unleash a diatribe ending with "And I can kick!", which is taken from an infamous 1987 [[Wikipedia:Late Night With David Letterman|Late Night With David Letterman]] interview with [[Wikipedia:Crispin Glover|Crispin Glover]] which also featured large shoes. | ||
*Sometimes when Strong Bad is kicked out of the house by the redcoat ghost, Homestar will pop up and say "The ghosts are coming from inside the house!", a reference to the movie "[[Wikipedia:When a Stranger Calls (1979 film)|When a Stranger Calls]]". | *Sometimes when Strong Bad is kicked out of the house by the redcoat ghost, Homestar will pop up and say "The ghosts are coming from inside the house!", a reference to the movie "[[Wikipedia:When a Stranger Calls (1979 film)|When a Stranger Calls]]". | ||
- | *When Strong Sad walks off with Rather Dashing, he remarks, "I think | + | *When Strong Sad walks off with Rather Dashing, he remarks, "I think is the beginning of a beautiful friendship", which is the last line of the film [[Wikipedia:Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]. |
*When Strong Bad says, "It's starting to knock the husk out of my naturally husky head", this is a reference to [[Wikipedia:A Charlie Brown Christmas|A Charlie Brown Christmas]] when Frieda says, "It's taking the curl out of my naturally curly hair!" | *When Strong Bad says, "It's starting to knock the husk out of my naturally husky head", this is a reference to [[Wikipedia:A Charlie Brown Christmas|A Charlie Brown Christmas]] when Frieda says, "It's taking the curl out of my naturally curly hair!" | ||
*One of the Drive-Thru Whale responses, saying that their "fatty melts come scattered, smothered, covered, and humiliated," includes hash brown styles from [[Wikipedia:Waffle House|Waffle House]] (also seen in [[Main Page 5]]). | *One of the Drive-Thru Whale responses, saying that their "fatty melts come scattered, smothered, covered, and humiliated," includes hash brown styles from [[Wikipedia:Waffle House|Waffle House]] (also seen in [[Main Page 5]]). | ||
*Strong Bad calling Homestar a "Pinball Wizard" is a reference to [[The Who]]'s song [[Wikipedia:Pinball Wizard|Pinball Wizard]]. | *Strong Bad calling Homestar a "Pinball Wizard" is a reference to [[The Who]]'s song [[Wikipedia:Pinball Wizard|Pinball Wizard]]. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | *[ | + | *[[Telltale:community/blogs/id-398|Telltale blog entry confirming Trogdor's appearance]] |
- | *[ | + | *[[Telltale:strongbad/8bitisenough|Official episode page]] |
*[[Forum:14934|forum thread re: "8-Bit is Enough"]] | *[[Forum:14934|forum thread re: "8-Bit is Enough"]] | ||
- | *[http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7349 Telltale forum thread re: "8-Bit is Enough | + | *[http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7349 Telltale forum thread re: "8-Bit is Enough] |
===Reviews=== | ===Reviews=== | ||
*[http://www.wiiware-world.com/reviews/2008/12/strong_bad_episode_5_8_bit_is_enough WiiWare World review] | *[http://www.wiiware-world.com/reviews/2008/12/strong_bad_episode_5_8_bit_is_enough WiiWare World review] | ||
- | *[ | + | *[http://wii.ign.com/articles/938/938668p1.html IGN review] |
*[http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/440/ Adventure Classic Gaming review] | *[http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/440/ Adventure Classic Gaming review] | ||
- | *[ | + | *[http://www.gameshark.com/reviews/3184/Strong-Bad-Episode-5-8-Bit-is-Enough.htm GameShark review] |
- | *[ | + | *[http://gamebrainspew.com/2009/01/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-e5/ GameBrainSpew review] |
- | *[ | + | *[http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-8-bit-is-enough-wiiware/review/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-8-bit-is-enough-wiiware/a-20090106151416192261/g-200812091643093064 GamesRadar review] |
- | + | *[http://www.cheatcc.com/wii/rev/strongbadscoolgameforattractivepeopleepisode58bitisenoughreview.html Cheat Code Central review] | |
- | + | *[http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3171893&p=44 1Up.com review] | |
- | + | *[http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r37090.htm GameZone review] | |
- | *[ | + | *[http://pc.vggen.com/reviews/review.php?id=438&p=1 Video Game Generation review] |
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