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Strong Sad takes control this year! | Strong Sad takes control this year! | ||
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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' For this glutton, a stew of mutton in which to slowly drown! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' For this glutton, a stew of mutton in which to slowly drown! | ||
- | '''THE KING OF TOWN:''' I thought these were | + | '''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. The King of Town's skull, 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.}'' | ''{The book disappears. The King of Town is now mostly submerged. He gurgles a bit and munches on the mutton on the way down. The King of Town's skull, 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.}'' | ||
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'''MARZIPAN:''' Crystal, crystal, on the ball, I need a better boyfriend, y'all! | '''MARZIPAN:''' Crystal, crystal, on the ball, I need a better boyfriend, y'all! | ||
- | ''{Closeup on the ball, which is glowing. A | + | ''{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! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' But the gypsy forces she invoked decided they would play a joke! | ||
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''{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.}'' | ''{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 | + | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And now we join a man obse— |
- | '''COACH Z:''' ''{interrupting}'' Hey, | + | ''{Sudden cut back to Coach Z.}'' |
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+ | '''COACH Z:''' ''{interrupting}'' Hey, what abrat ''my'' doom? | ||
'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Um, you're already Coach Z. No sense in beating a dead horse. | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Um, you're already Coach Z. No sense in beating a dead horse. | ||
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''{Cut back outside the Stand.}'' | ''{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! | + | '''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.}'' | ''{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.}'' | ||
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'''BUBS:''' Aw, this was supposed to ''reduce'' my overhead! Not turn ''into'' my head! | '''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 | + | ''{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 | + | '''ONION BUBS:''' Welcome to my world! Ehhhhh-heheheheheheeeeeeeh! |
''{Bubs' skull appears over his head to a musical sting. Cut to Pom Pom and the Poopsmith in the middle of the field.}'' | ''{Bubs' skull appears over his head to a musical sting. Cut to Pom Pom and the Poopsmith in the middle of the field.}'' | ||
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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' These two no-talkers need to go! | '''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. "Poopmith" | + | ''{A piece of paper comes down from the top of the screen; both characters look at it. "Poopmith" is written on it over Strong Sad's next line.}'' |
'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Let's eliminate a Poopsmith O! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Let's eliminate a Poopsmith O! | ||
- | ''{The word on the paper becomes "POpmith" | + | ''{The word on the paper becomes "POpmith". 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<!-- sic; he's the POPSMITH for this segment -->...really...fast. | '''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<!-- sic; he's the POPSMITH for this segment -->...really...fast. | ||
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''{The Poopsmith suddenly falls over onto the tire pump. His skull appears over his head, and Pom Pom's over his cloud, with a really fast musical sting. Cut to Homestar running in the field.}'' | ''{The Poopsmith suddenly falls over onto the tire pump. His skull appears over his head, and Pom Pom's over his cloud, with a really fast musical sting. Cut to Homestar running in the field.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Homestar Runner, fast like the whind<!--sic-->, but how fast can he run when his knees can't bend? | + | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Homestar Runner, fast, like the whind<!--sic-->, 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.}'' | ''{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}'' | + | '''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? | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Well, I'll revise, then, if you please. What if each leg had several knees? | ||
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''{A flash of light and musical sting as Homestar's legs become curved and tangled. Nonetheless, he shuffles along anyway.}'' | ''{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'. ''{ | + | '''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! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Oh, there's an idea! | ||
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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' A crafty fad, once loved by all. I'll hang you on a '70s basement wall! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' A crafty fad, once loved by all. I'll hang you on a '70s basement wall! | ||
- | ''{Suddenly, the background becomes a yellow wallpaper, and Homestar becomes a | + | ''{Suddenly, the background becomes a yellow wallpaper, and Homestar becomes a macrame owl hanging on it.}'' |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{terrified}'' Oh no! | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{terrified}'' Oh no! Macrame! My worst nightmare! |
''{Marzipan steps forward.}'' | ''{Marzipan steps forward.}'' | ||
- | '''MARZIPAN:''' But | + | '''MARZIPAN:''' But Macrame Owl Homestar, I give you a macrame dream catcher for Decemberween every year. |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' My point exactlyyyyyyy! | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' My point exactlyyyyyyy! | ||
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'''COACH Z:''' And put on a pantsuit, fer cryin' out loud! | '''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.}'' | |
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+ | '''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.}'' | ''{The paper disappears as a hand drops a piece of candy into the bag. The Sad Kids walk off.}'' | ||
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'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{interrupting}'' CHECK OUT MY NEW TREAT BAG! | '''STRONG MAD:''' ''{interrupting}'' CHECK OUT MY NEW TREAT BAG! | ||
- | ''{He indicates a dumpster with "[[Lowercase i's| | + | ''{He indicates a dumpster with "TR[[Lowercase i's|i]]CK TREAT" spray-painted on it.}'' |
'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}'' | '''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}'' | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' I'd like to see you get macabré on mé! | '''STRONG BAD:''' I'd like to see you get macabré on mé! | ||
- | ''{Cut to the | + | ''{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, | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Strong Bad, as he always does, checks emails from his fans, what if, | ||
- | ''{Cut to behind the | + | ''{Cut to behind the Compé.}'' |
'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' instead of boxing gloves, a pair of human hands?! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' instead of boxing gloves, a pair of human hands?! | ||
- | ''{Strong Bad's hands are replaced by live-action human hands. Strong Bad recoils, knocking | + | ''{Strong Bad's hands are replaced by live-action human hands. Strong Bad recoils, knocking The Compé's monitor away. The hands' fingers continually move, except when in contact with the Compé's keyboard.}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Aaahhh! I'm hideous! How will I ever type with these waggly knuckled monstrosities?! | '''STRONG BAD:''' Aaahhh! I'm hideous! How will I ever type with these waggly knuckled monstrosities?! | ||
- | ''{He attempts to type, but fails. His skull appears over his head to the musical sting | + | ''{He attempts to type, but fails. His 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! | '''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! | ||
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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{His voice no longer exhibits the echo}'' A surprise party? Just for me?! Oh, you guys shouldn't have! You all really do care! | '''STRONG SAD:''' ''{His voice no longer exhibits the echo}'' 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 | + | ''{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? | '''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? | ||
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==Easter Eggs== | ==Easter Eggs== | ||
- | *During the scene with Pom Pom and The Poopsmith in the field, click on The Poopsmith's Goron Ruby | + | * 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. |
:''{Shows the clip of Homsar being crushed by the Heavy Lourde from [[homsar]].}'' | :''{Shows the clip of Homsar being crushed by the Heavy Lourde from [[homsar]].}'' | ||
- | :'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Crushed once by a Heavy Lourde in sbemail number two. | + | :'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Crushed once by a Heavy Lourde in sbemail number two. To keep this little weirdo dead, only a heavy gourd will do! |
:'''HOMSAR:''' My punjab has a pretty price-tag! ''{His bowler hat spins in midair and flies off the top of the screen}'' | :'''HOMSAR:''' My punjab has a pretty price-tag! ''{His bowler hat spins in midair and flies off the top of the screen}'' | ||
- | :''{A gourd marked "Heavy Gourd" comes down and crushes Homsar, then his skull flashes over where he used to be to the musical sting. His hat lands on top of the gourd.}'' | + | :''{A gourd marked "Heavy Gourd" comes down and crushes Homsar, then his skull flashes over where he used to be to the musical sting. His hat lands on top of the gourd.}'' |
*At the end, click on Strong Mad: | *At the end, click on Strong Mad: | ||
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*At the end, click on Strong Bad: | *At the end, click on Strong Bad: | ||
:''{As he speaks, a face resembling the face of the moon in [[Legend of Zelda|The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask]] fades in and out repeatedly on the surface of the moon.}'' | :''{As he speaks, a face resembling the face of the moon in [[Legend of Zelda|The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask]] fades in and out repeatedly on the surface of the moon.}'' | ||
- | :'''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: | *At the end, click on Marzipan: | ||
- | :'''STRONG BAD:''' Run, Marzipan, Run | + | :'''STRONG BAD:''' Run, Marzipan, Run—off of a cliff, preferably. |
- | :'''MARZIPAN:' | + | :'''MARZIPAN:''' You Kinder-Überraschung! |
*At the end, click on Homestar: | *At the end, click on Homestar: | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
- | * | + | *This is the first time Onion Bubs has ever spoken. |
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- | *This | + | *This is 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. |
<!-- This is the THIRD - not first! - Halloween cartoon without the Goblin. He also wasn't in The House that Gave Sucky Treats or Halloween Fairstival. Third times aren't notable, so please do not add anything about the Goblin. --> | <!-- This is the THIRD - not first! - Halloween cartoon without the Goblin. He also wasn't in The House that Gave Sucky Treats or Halloween Fairstival. Third times aren't notable, so please do not add anything about the Goblin. --> | ||
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===Remarks=== | ===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. | *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]]. | *The patty on the McArby resembles that of the [[Blubb-O's|Thick 'n Nasty]]. | ||
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*This cartoon suggests that both Coach Z and Homestar have toes. | *This cartoon suggests that both Coach Z and Homestar have toes. | ||
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*The Compé was purchased with, and has been shown with, a mouse. However, it appears to be absent in this toon, though it could have fallen off the desk with the Compé itself. | *The Compé was purchased with, and has been shown with, a mouse. However, it appears to be absent in this toon, though it could have fallen off the desk with the Compé itself. | ||
- | * | + | *This toon suggests that Strong Bad has a wireless keyboard. |
+ | *Marzipan wears a tank top in this Toon, revealing her skin. This adds to the theory that her body is skirt-shaped (see also: [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]). | ||
+ | *Strong Sad pronounces "chilled" as "[[-èd|chillèd"]]. | ||
*Strong Bad mentions "the parlor" in the King of Town's Easter egg, but this is not one of the rooms included in the game [[Wikipedia:Cluedo|Clue]], on which the King of Town's costume is based. | *Strong Bad mentions "the parlor" in the King of Town's Easter egg, but this is not one of the rooms included in the game [[Wikipedia:Cluedo|Clue]], on which the King of Town's costume is based. | ||
- | *Strong | + | *Even though Strong Mad coughs up The Cheat's hair, he doesn't seem to eat The Cheat (The Cheat doesn't appear to go into Strong Mad's Mouth). |
- | * | + | *When Strong Bad's Gloves turn into hands, the hands don't seem to be attached to his body at all. |
===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
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*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. The Gorons in Goron City refer to him only as "Big Brother". | *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. The Gorons in Goron City refer to him only as "Big Brother". | ||
*Homsar's hat is dressed up for Halloween, but at the end, he is wearing his normal bowler hat. | *Homsar's hat is dressed up for Halloween, but at the end, he is wearing his normal bowler hat. | ||
- | *"Poopsmith" and "Popsmith" are both missing the "s" when they are written on the parchment | + | *"Poopsmith" and "Popsmith" are both missing the "s" when they are written on the parchment Paper. |
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===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
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===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
- | + | *Bubs' Concession Stand turning into Bubs's head also happened in the [[HomestarRunner.com PAY PLUS!|2005 April Fools' Day special]]. | |
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*Strong Bad's fate is having to type with [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|human hands]]. | *Strong Bad's fate is having to type with [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|human hands]]. | ||
*The dooms written by Strong Sad involve the [[death]]s of several characters. | *The dooms written by Strong Sad involve the [[death]]s of several characters. | ||
- | *The King | + | *The King Of Town's "death" is by [[stew]]. |
*Strong Sad mentions that Homsar was killed by the [[Heavy Lourde]] in [[homsar|sbemail number 2]]. | *Strong Sad mentions that Homsar was killed by the [[Heavy Lourde]] in [[homsar|sbemail number 2]]. | ||
*Homestar has trouble [[What are you supposed to be?|identifying the costumes]]. | *Homestar has trouble [[What are you supposed to be?|identifying the costumes]]. | ||
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*The King of Town's skull image resembles the logo for [[the Municipality]]. | *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]]. | *This toon is done in the style of the poetry of [[Edgar Allan Poe]]. | ||
- | *Strong Bad previously showed his inability to type with fingers in | + | *Strong Bad previously showed his inability to type with fingers in email [[fingers]]. |
*Strong Sad is seen [[Strong Sad Smiling|smiling]]. | *Strong Sad is seen [[Strong Sad Smiling|smiling]]. | ||
- | *Coach Z says [[ | + | *Coach Z says [[Jorb]]. |
*Homsar was previously referred to as "this little weirdo" in [[different town]]. | *Homsar was previously referred to as "this little weirdo" in [[different town]]. | ||
*Strong Sad was first seen as the [[Grim Reaper]] in [[Experimental Film]]. | *Strong Sad was first seen as the [[Grim Reaper]] in [[Experimental Film]]. | ||
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*Homsar dressing up as Little Orphan Annie is another example of [[cross-dressing]]. | *Homsar dressing up as Little Orphan Annie is another example of [[cross-dressing]]. | ||
*Strong Sad says "Grrrreetings" the same way he did in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2]]. | *Strong Sad says "Grrrreetings" the same way he did in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2]]. | ||
- | *[[Wikipedia:Kinder Surprise|Kinder Überraschung]] has been referenced very briefly in [[alternate universe | + | *[[Wikipedia:Kinder Surprise|Kinder-Überraschung]] has been referenced very briefly in [[alternate universe]]. |
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===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
[[File:Majora's Moon.png|thumb|300px|What a totally unfrustrating likeness!]] | [[File:Majora's Moon.png|thumb|300px|What a totally unfrustrating likeness!]] | ||
- | *McArby is a [[portmanteau]] of [[McDonald's]] and [[Arby's]]. | + | *McArby is a [[portmanteau]] of [[McDonald's]] and [[Wikipedia:Arby's|Arby's]]. |
- | *Strong Bad's comment about the moon falling refers to ''[[The Legend of Zelda|The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', in which, the moon would come crashing down after 3 in-game days (about 54-72 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 | + | *Strong Bad's comment about the moon falling refers to ''[[The Legend of Zelda|The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', in which, the moon would come crashing down after 3 in-game days (about 54-72 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 caused frustration among some gamers having to repeat similar parts of the game frequently as well as a feeling of being rushed. The face on the moon as he says this resembles the one in the game. |
- | *The song that Homestar sings and the Poopsmith dances to is Saria's Song from [[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|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 different locations in various later games in the series | + | *The song that Homestar sings and the Poopsmith dances to is Saria's Song from [[Wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|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 different locations in various later games in the series. |
- | + | *Marzipan says "Crystal, crystal, on the ball," a reference to the line "Magic mirror, on the wall" from [[Wikipedia: Snow White|Snow White]], which was mistakenly interpreted as "Mirror, mirror, on the wall." | |
- | *Marzipan says "Crystal, crystal, on the ball," a reference to the line " | + | *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 [[Wikipedia:Crispin Glover#Late Night appearance|appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman"]] where he kicked at Letterman. |
- | *When you click on Homestar at the end of the toon, the Easter | + | *Coach Z's Easter egg makes heavy reference to [[Wikipedia:Paula Abdul|Paula Abdul]], including her songs "[[Wikipedia:Opposites Attract|Opposites Attract]]", "Cold Hearted Snake", and "Rush Rush". [[Wikipedia:MC Skat Kat|MC Skat Kat]] first appeared in the Abdul's "Opposites Attract" video. |
- | *Coach Z's Easter egg makes heavy reference to [[Wikipedia:Paula Abdul|Paula Abdul]], including her songs "[[Wikipedia:Opposites Attract|Opposites Attract]]", "Cold Hearted", and "Rush Rush". [[Wikipedia:MC Skat Kat|MC Skat Kat]] first appeared in 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]]''. | *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]]!" | + | **Marzipan's reply, "You [[Wikipedia:Kinder Surprise|Kinder-Überraschung]]!" refers to the German confection also known as "Kinder Surprise" or "Kinder Egg". |
- | *Bubs' | + | *Bubs' Easter egg is reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Pulp Fiction (film)|Pulp Fiction]]'', where his costume, Jules, originated from. Jules had a wallet saying a similar, but vulgar phrase on it. |
- | + | *Bubs pulling the brain from his hair is a reference to a scene from Pulp Fiction. | |
- | * | + | *[[Wikipedia:Scarecrow and Mrs. King|Scarecrow and Mrs. King]] was a US TV series that ran from 1983 and 1987 about the adventures of a spy and a divorced housewife. |
- | + | *[[Wikipedia:Jake and the Fatman|Jake and the Fatman]] was a US TV series that ran from 1987 to 1992 about a prosecuting attorney and an investigator. | |
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*The Cheat "lifts himself up by the seat of his pants" and "takes leave of this place... without leaving a trace", leaving only a pile of rocks bearing the word "UNLESS", just as The Lorax does. | *The Cheat "lifts himself up by the seat of his pants" and "takes leave of this place... without leaving a trace", leaving only a pile of rocks bearing the word "UNLESS", just as The Lorax does. | ||
- | **There is also a Thneed lying at The Cheat's feet when he is first shown. A Thneed is a product made from the Lorax's beloved Truffula Trees, and which (claims the Once- | + | **There is also a Thneed lying at The Cheat's feet when he is first shown. A Thneed is a product made from the Lorax's beloved Truffula Trees, and which (claims the Once-Ler, the book's villain) "everyone, everyone, everyone needs". |
- | + | *When Strong Mad says "MOVE-A MOVE-A", it is a reference to a lyric spoken in the Dire Straits song "Money for Nothing". | |
- | *When Strong Mad says "MOVE-A MOVE-A", it is a reference to a lyric spoken in the Dire Straits song | + | |
*Homsar is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Little Orphan Annie|Little Orphan Annie]], and his line refers to "Punjab", a recurring character from that comic strip. | *Homsar is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Little Orphan Annie|Little Orphan Annie]], and his line refers to "Punjab", a recurring character from that comic strip. | ||
- | *Strong Bad's remarks about the King of Town's costume reflect the format of | + | *Strong Bad's remarks about the King of Town's costume reflect the format of Clue (who, what, and where), on which the King of Town's costume is based. |
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