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[[Image:block_computer.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block]] | [[Image:block_computer.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block]] | ||
| - | '''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." | + | '''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has a screen like the [[Compy 386]] and scrolling horizontal lines like the [[Tandy 400]]. The screen [[Fonts|font]] is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems. |
| + | *'''Debut:''' Email [[other days]] | ||
==Programs== | ==Programs== | ||
*'''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email. | *'''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email. | ||
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==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 18 May 2006
Block is the computer Strong Bad uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has a screen like the Compy 386 and scrolling horizontal lines like the Tandy 400. The screen font is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems.
- Debut: Email other days
Programs
- polish_email.exe - This checks Eastern European email.
Fun Facts
- The term "Block" is probably a reference to Poland (and most of Eastern Europe) once being part of the "Soviet Bloc".
