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- | + | [[Image:sbemail159a.png|thumb|"Oh, ''perfect''! Now I'm out of my anti-depressant."]] | |
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The Lappy-nappers are revealed! Can Strong Bad save his beloved fold-em-up computer? | The Lappy-nappers are revealed! Can Strong Bad save his beloved fold-em-up computer? | ||
'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|The Sad Kids}}, [[Lappy 486#Female Lappy 486|Female Lappy 486]], [[Tandy 400]], [[Compy 386]], [[The Paper]], {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}} | '''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|The Sad Kids}}, [[Lappy 486#Female Lappy 486|Female Lappy 486]], [[Tandy 400]], [[Compy 386]], [[The Paper]], {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}} | ||
- | '''Places:''' [[ | + | '''Places:''' [[Strong Bad's Basement]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[Computer Room]], [[Carnival Tent]], [[The Field]] |
'''Computers:''' [[Tandy 400]], [[Compy 386]], [[Lappy 486]] [[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]] [[Category:Compy 386 Emails]] [[Category:Lappy 486 Emails]] | '''Computers:''' [[Tandy 400]], [[Compy 386]], [[Lappy 486]] [[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]] [[Category:Compy 386 Emails]] [[Category:Lappy 486 Emails]] | ||
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''{Open in Strong Bad's computer room, coming in on a worried Strong Bad, while suspenseful music plays.}'' | ''{Open in Strong Bad's computer room, coming in on a worried Strong Bad, while suspenseful music plays.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' My computer's been | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' My computer's been lappynapped! |
''{A record scratches and the screen dims, Marshie comes in from the bottom of the screen.}'' | ''{A record scratches and the screen dims, Marshie comes in from the bottom of the screen.}'' | ||
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''{As Marshie says "big", he grows a large, fat, white body, and his voice deepens. Cut to a shot of a bicycle. Marshie's voice is back to normal.}'' | ''{As Marshie says "big", he grows a large, fat, white body, and his voice deepens. Cut to a shot of a bicycle. Marshie's voice is back to normal.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' First prize, | + | '''MARSHIE:''' First prize,— |
''{A shot of a metal detector}'' | ''{A shot of a metal detector}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' —second tries,— |
''{Marshie, in a car, driving along with mountains in the background}'' | ''{Marshie, in a car, driving along with mountains in the background}'' | ||
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''{Cut to a wooden desk, with a note card on it.}'' | ''{Cut to a wooden desk, with a note card on it.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' Just email who you think done it on a 3x5 note card, | + | '''MARSHIE:''' Just email who you think done it on a 3x5 note card,— |
''{"it was the HIPPO!" is written on the note card.}'' | ''{"it was the HIPPO!" is written on the note card.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' —stick a Fluffy Puff on each corner,— |
''{Four marshmallows appear, one stuck on each corner of the card. Cut to Marshie, talking through gritted teeth, in front of a portrait of an older marshmallow-like woman.}'' | ''{Four marshmallows appear, one stuck on each corner of the card. Cut to Marshie, talking through gritted teeth, in front of a portrait of an older marshmallow-like woman.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' ''{in an irritated and mysterious voice}'' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' ''{in an irritated and mysterious voice}'' —AND JUST WALK AWAY, ''MOTHER.'' |
''{Cut to the ad on the TV in Strong Bad's basement. Marshie is next to a bag of Fluffy Puff Marshmallows.}'' | ''{Cut to the ad on the TV in Strong Bad's basement. Marshie is next to a bag of Fluffy Puff Marshmallows.}'' | ||
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''{Strong Bad picks up a ladder from behind the stand, and climbs up onto the roof.}'' | ''{Strong Bad picks up a ladder from behind the stand, and climbs up onto the roof.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Who put you up here | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Who put you up here— Wha?!? |
''{The suspenseful music plays, and reveal the Lappy, with the broken Tandy and the shotgunned Compy. The Tandy is suspending a horseshoe magnet from a fishing rod above the Lappy's keyboard.}'' | ''{The suspenseful music plays, and reveal the Lappy, with the broken Tandy and the shotgunned Compy. The Tandy is suspending a horseshoe magnet from a fishing rod above the Lappy's keyboard.}'' | ||
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''{Both old computers fizz and spark a lot.}'' | ''{Both old computers fizz and spark a lot.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, fine | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, fine. hushpuppies are out. For some reason I... I thought you guys liked hushpuppies. |
''{Both old computers keep fizzing and sparking. The Tandy also churns its floppy disk drive.}'' | ''{Both old computers keep fizzing and sparking. The Tandy also churns its floppy disk drive.}'' | ||
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''{The Paper goes back up, and the Compy "talks" for a bit. The Paper comes back down with "They want to come out of retirement..."}'' | ''{The Paper goes back up, and the Compy "talks" for a bit. The Paper comes back down with "They want to come out of retirement..."}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Retirement? They didn't retire, I threw them away. Ask them if they mean they want to come out of ''thrown- | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Retirement? They didn't retire, I threw them away. Ask them if they mean they want to come out of ''thrown-awayment''. |
''{The Paper comes down again, reading "They're not laughing. They each want to check one last email."}'' | ''{The Paper comes down again, reading "They're not laughing. They each want to check one last email."}'' | ||
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''{The Tandy lowers the magnet a little, and the Lappy's screen turns on, showing:}'' | ''{The Tandy lowers the magnet a little, and the Lappy's screen turns on, showing:}'' | ||
- | <blockquote style="background: #06bfad; | + | <blockquote class="email" style="background:#06bfad;"> |
- | + | <div style="border: 1px solid black; background:none; padding:0; width:22em; margin:auto"> | |
- | + | <div style="border: 2px solid white; border-bottom: #999; border-right: #999; background: #CCC; color: black; font-size: 150%; text-align: center; line-height: 125%; margin: 0; padding: 0"> | |
- | + | <big>Oh, Child!</big><br> | |
- | </blockquote> | + | It's the Teal Screen<br> |
+ | of Near Death! (TSoND) | ||
+ | </div></div></blockquote> | ||
'''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, okay, okay! I'll do my best. If it'll save the orphanage... I mean, my Lappy, I'll do it. Now, let's check emails like it was the deuce double-aught dweice! | '''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, okay, okay! I'll do my best. If it'll save the orphanage... I mean, my Lappy, I'll do it. Now, let's check emails like it was the deuce double-aught dweice! | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' It just means 2002... I... thought it was slick... slick-rick... way to talk... | '''STRONG BAD:''' It just means 2002... I... thought it was slick... slick-rick... way to talk... | ||
- | ''{Fade through black to Strong Bad with the Tandy at the email-checking desk. | + | ''{Fade through black to Strong Bad with the Tandy at the email-checking desk. You hear the old typing effect. The Tandy sparks its screen throughout.}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Green lines, green, green lines. It's a Strong Bad Email again. | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Green lines, green, green lines. It's a Strong Bad Email again. | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
- | ''{Strong Bad reads "sincerly" as written, and "josh oakland" as "josho kland" | + | ''{Strong Bad reads "sincerly" as written, and "josh oakland" as "josho kland"}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, let's just see here... Zero capitalization... | '''STRONG BAD:''' Well, let's just see here... Zero capitalization... | ||
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''{The blank spaces after "bad", "hardest", "sincerly" and "josh" are all briefly highlighted}'' | ''{The blank spaces after "bad", "hardest", "sincerly" and "josh" are all briefly highlighted}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{with a hint of insincerity}'' Looks like a winner to me! ''{typing}'' Dearest Josho, I have some good news for you! I <u>DO</u> remember the email that I deleted the hardest. And I'm still remembering it right now!!! ''{stops typing}'' Homestar! Little help | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{with a hint of insincerity}'' Looks like a winner to me! ''{typing}'' Dearest Josho, I have some good news for you! I <u>DO</u> remember the email that I deleted the hardest. And I'm still remembering it right now!!! ''{stops typing}'' Homestar! Little help please. |
''{Zooms out to reveal Homestar pouring a bottle of Mountain Dew into the hole in the side of the Tandy}'' | ''{Zooms out to reveal Homestar pouring a bottle of Mountain Dew into the hole in the side of the Tandy}'' | ||
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''{Green liquid flies in from offscreen and lands on Marzipan.}'' | ''{Green liquid flies in from offscreen and lands on Marzipan.}'' | ||
- | '''MARZIPAN:' | + | '''MARZIPAN:''' That's not part of my act! |
''{Cut to The King of Town, with some of the green liquid dribbling down from his mustache.}'' | ''{Cut to The King of Town, with some of the green liquid dribbling down from his mustache.}'' | ||
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''{As the above words appear, a magnifying glass focuses on The Cheat and zooms in on a tiny prison in his fur, where a number of small black dots are rioting and squabbling. The prison has some flames coming out of the windows, and a siren is heard. Cut back to Strong Bad in front of a curtain reading "Strong Sad - DEE PRESS! DO U DARE?" with an elephant styled to look like Strong Sad.}'' | ''{As the above words appear, a magnifying glass focuses on The Cheat and zooms in on a tiny prison in his fur, where a number of small black dots are rioting and squabbling. The prison has some flames coming out of the windows, and a siren is heard. Cut back to Strong Bad in front of a curtain reading "Strong Sad - DEE PRESS! DO U DARE?" with an elephant styled to look like Strong Sad.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' And don't forget Strong Sad's feet of wonder. |
''{The audience ahhhs as the curtain is moved up, revealing Strong Sad in a blue dress with a beard. A paper reading "stupid's stupid crap that I hate" appears for a moment. Strong Sad lifts the dress, revealing his feet, as the audience gasps.}'' | ''{The audience ahhhs as the curtain is moved up, revealing Strong Sad in a blue dress with a beard. A paper reading "stupid's stupid crap that I hate" appears for a moment. Strong Sad lifts the dress, revealing his feet, as the audience gasps.}'' | ||
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''{The scene again rises like a curtain, revealing the Computer Room. The Lappy is in its place at the desk.}'' | ''{The scene again rises like a curtain, revealing the Computer Room. The Lappy is in its place at the desk.}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' The Lappy! You're back... y! You and I have some unfinished business, little lady! | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' The Lappy! You're back...y! You and I have some unfinished business, little lady! |
''{Strong Bad sits down. Cut to the Lappy's screen.}'' | ''{Strong Bad sits down. Cut to the Lappy's screen.}'' | ||
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==Easter Eggs== | ==Easter Eggs== | ||
- | * Click on Strong Bad's diamond when he says he's got a lot of important text files on | + | * Click on Strong Bad's diamond when he says he's got a lot of important text files on Lappy's harddrive to see a selection of those files. |
<table> | <table> | ||
<tr valign="top"><td> | <tr valign="top"><td> | ||
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Bakery Thrift Store. Love, SB | Bakery Thrift Store. Love, SB | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
- | </td></tr> | + | </td><td valign="bottom">[[Image:Dullard sbemail159a.png|thumb|Horses in IT?]]</td></tr> |
</table> | </table> | ||
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- | * Click on the roof vent after the Teal Screen of Near Death appears to see a [[Dullard]] comic | + | * Click on the roof vent after Strong Bad's joke about Horses in [[Wikipedia:Information technology|IT]] (that is, after the Teal Screen of Near Death appears) to see a [[Dullard]] comic. |
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* Click the electrical socket after the Tandy's explosion to replay the explosion animation. | * Click the electrical socket after the Tandy's explosion to replay the explosion animation. | ||
* Click on the Compy's contrast dial when Strong Bad checks the second email to see some sparks fly. | * Click on the Compy's contrast dial when Strong Bad checks the second email to see some sparks fly. | ||
*When Strong Bad says "Luke South", click on the Compy's exposed gear to see a southward traffic sign. | *When Strong Bad says "Luke South", click on the Compy's exposed gear to see a southward traffic sign. | ||
*At the end, before the old computers fly away, click their contrast knobs for the [[Bad Graphics Ghost]] and a dancing skeleton on the Tandy and Compy, respectively. | *At the end, before the old computers fly away, click their contrast knobs for the [[Bad Graphics Ghost]] and a dancing skeleton on the Tandy and Compy, respectively. | ||
- | *After the spectral computers fly away, click on the Lappy to see the King of Town | + | *After the spectral computers fly away, click on the Lappy to see an extra scene involving the King of Town. |
:''{A curtain is seen with a [[ham]] with the King of Town's head on it reading "The King of Town - ONE DER! MEAT MAN?"}'' | :''{A curtain is seen with a [[ham]] with the King of Town's head on it reading "The King of Town - ONE DER! MEAT MAN?"}'' | ||
:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' He's half-man, half-cholesterol! Can I get a "ooh-ahh" for Clogdor! | :'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' He's half-man, half-cholesterol! Can I get a "ooh-ahh" for Clogdor! | ||
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:'''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' Ewww! Euugh! | :'''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' Ewww! Euugh! | ||
:''{The King of Town burps, producing an oddly-colored bubble. As it floats toward the frying pan, the Grabbo Arm juts forward, popping the bubble and creating the innards of an [[egg]], which falls into the frying pan. The audience gasps.}'' | :''{The King of Town burps, producing an oddly-colored bubble. As it floats toward the frying pan, the Grabbo Arm juts forward, popping the bubble and creating the innards of an [[egg]], which falls into the frying pan. The audience gasps.}'' | ||
- | :'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' If ya think my burps are impressive, wait'll you see my | + | :'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' If ya think my burps are impressive, wait'll you see my— |
- | :'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Cutting in in front of the scene}'' | + | :'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Cutting in in front of the scene}'' —seen enough of that one lalalalalalalaaaaa! |
==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
===Changes Between the Two-Part and One-Part Versions=== | ===Changes Between the Two-Part and One-Part Versions=== | ||
- | This email was originally released as a two-parter, and was re-released a week later as a single email called "retirement (combined)". (On October 22, the email was renamed "retirement".) The following were added or changed from the original: | + | This email was originally released as a two-parter, and was re-released a week later as a single email called "retirement (combined)". (On October 22, the email was renamed just "retirement".) The following were added or changed from the original: |
* The Lappy's comma key is now missing throughout the toon. Originally, the key was present in part A when the Compy and Tandy are holding the Lappy hostage but was missing in part B when Strong Bad gets it back. | * The Lappy's comma key is now missing throughout the toon. Originally, the key was present in part A when the Compy and Tandy are holding the Lappy hostage but was missing in part B when Strong Bad gets it back. | ||
* The Tandy's screen now intermittently flashes with static while Strong Bad is checking its email. | * The Tandy's screen now intermittently flashes with static while Strong Bad is checking its email. | ||
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* A gear in the Compy now turns as Strong Bad types. | * A gear in the Compy now turns as Strong Bad types. | ||
* An extra scene featuring Strong Sad in Strong Bad's carnival tent was added. | * An extra scene featuring Strong Sad in Strong Bad's carnival tent was added. | ||
- | * When Strong Bad attempts to type commas in his closing remarks, commas no longer appear | + | * When Strong Bad attempts to type commas in his closing remarks, commas no longer appear and instead a dull tapping sound is heard. |
* An Easter egg featuring the King of Town's act in Strong Bad's carnival tent was added. | * An Easter egg featuring the King of Town's act in Strong Bad's carnival tent was added. | ||
+ | * This is another accurence of [[Unusual Waves]]. | ||
===Explanations=== | ===Explanations=== | ||
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*The explosion following the addition of Mountain Dew and denture tablets to the Tandy 400 is due to the rapid release of carbon dioxide gas from both the carbonated water and the effervescent action of the sodium bicarbonate and citric acid in the tablets, not to be confused with the [[Wikipedia:Mentos eruption|Diet Coke and Mentos]] phenomenon. | *The explosion following the addition of Mountain Dew and denture tablets to the Tandy 400 is due to the rapid release of carbon dioxide gas from both the carbonated water and the effervescent action of the sodium bicarbonate and citric acid in the tablets, not to be confused with the [[Wikipedia:Mentos eruption|Diet Coke and Mentos]] phenomenon. | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Control-Alt-Delete|Control-Alt-Delete]] is a computer keyboard command on [[Wikipedia:IBM PC compatible|IBM PC compatible]] systems that can be used to close programs or reboot the computer. | *[[Wikipedia:Control-Alt-Delete|Control-Alt-Delete]] is a computer keyboard command on [[Wikipedia:IBM PC compatible|IBM PC compatible]] systems that can be used to close programs or reboot the computer. | ||
- | *A [[Wikipedia:Hushpuppy|hushpuppy]] is a deep-fried ball of cornmeal commonly eaten in the southern United States | + | *A [[Wikipedia:Hushpuppy|hushpuppy]] is a deep-fried ball of cornmeal commonly eaten in the southern United States. |
*Putting a magnet too close to a computer can damage the data stored on [[Wikipedia:Magnetic storage|magnetic storage]], such as [[Wikipedia:Hard disk|hard disks]]. | *Putting a magnet too close to a computer can damage the data stored on [[Wikipedia:Magnetic storage|magnetic storage]], such as [[Wikipedia:Hard disk|hard disks]]. | ||
*Structures or people are called the [[Wikipedia:Eighth Wonder of the World|Eighth Wonder of the World]] in order to liken their perceived greatness to the [[Wikipedia:Seven Wonders of the World|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]]. | *Structures or people are called the [[Wikipedia:Eighth Wonder of the World|Eighth Wonder of the World]] in order to liken their perceived greatness to the [[Wikipedia:Seven Wonders of the World|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]]. | ||
- | *[[Wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]] is the name of a | + | *[[Wikipedia:Leviathan|Leviathan]] is the name of a sea-monster (perhaps a crocodile) mentioned several times in the [[Wikipedia:Old Testament|Old Testament]]. The word "leviathan" is often used to refer to any large monster or creature. |
*[[Wikipedia:Pesto|Pesto]] is an Italian sauce frequently served over pasta. While many variations exist, in its classic form it is made of basil, parsley, pignoli [peen-yole-ee] (pine nuts), extra virgin olive oil, and pecorino-romano cheese, and requires no cooking. | *[[Wikipedia:Pesto|Pesto]] is an Italian sauce frequently served over pasta. While many variations exist, in its classic form it is made of basil, parsley, pignoli [peen-yole-ee] (pine nuts), extra virgin olive oil, and pecorino-romano cheese, and requires no cooking. | ||
- | *Strong Sad is dressed as a [[Wikipedia:Bearded Lady| | + | * Strong Sad is dressed as a [[Wikipedia:Bearded Lady|Bearded Lady]]. |
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
- | *This is another | + | *This is another instance of [[Strong Bad checking more than one email]]. |
- | * | + | *This email and [[flashback]] are tied for the most Easter eggs in any email to date, with eight. They're second on the site total, tied with [[Halloween Fairstival]] and [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]. The toon with the most Easter eggs is [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] with ten. |
- | * | + | * At 6:53, this is the longest toon on the site. It beats the previous longest email, [[alternate universe]], by nearly one minute, and the previous longest toon, [[Where's The Cheat?]], by 35 seconds. |
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*The [[Hanging Objects|portrait]] of Marshie's mother is hung in the same frame as the painting by the Deutsch Master in [[portrait]]. | *The [[Hanging Objects|portrait]] of Marshie's mother is hung in the same frame as the painting by the Deutsch Master in [[portrait]]. | ||
*For the first email, the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#mastertype|mastertype]]". For the second, it reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#silpheed|silpheed]]". | *For the first email, the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#mastertype|mastertype]]". For the second, it reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#silpheed|silpheed]]". | ||
- | *This is the first Strong Bad Email to feature | + | *This is the first Strong Bad Email to feature all three computers. |
- | *This is the first time [[soolnds]] are mentioned out loud | + | *This is the first time [[soolnds]] are mentioned out loud. |
===Remarks=== | ===Remarks=== | ||
[[Image:extra outlet and Lappy plug.png|thumb|120px|The Lappy's tail!]] | [[Image:extra outlet and Lappy plug.png|thumb|120px|The Lappy's tail!]] | ||
- | + | *In Marshie's Whodunnit? scene, every main character is visible silhouetted except for [[The Cheat]], [[The Poopsmith]], [[Homsar]] and [[Strong Bad]] himself. | |
- | *In Marshie's Whodunnit? scene, every main character is visible silhouetted except for [[The Cheat]], [[The Poopsmith]], [[Homsar]] | + | *Strong Bad says that the Lappy's hard drive holds five "[[Wikipedia:Megabyte|megs]]". However, in [[animal]], the Lappy has a "2 MB Hard Drive!". |
- | *Strong Bad says that the Lappy's hard drive holds five "[[Wikipedia:Megabyte|megs]]". However, | + | |
*During Strong Bad's confrontation with the Tandy and Compy, there are clickable areas on the Lappy's screen, but clicking on them has no effect. This is because the Tandy's contrast buttons are behind the Lappy, and they are disabled in this scene. | *During Strong Bad's confrontation with the Tandy and Compy, there are clickable areas on the Lappy's screen, but clicking on them has no effect. This is because the Tandy's contrast buttons are behind the Lappy, and they are disabled in this scene. | ||
- | *The word "contrast" on Strong Bad's Tandy is in a different font than it was before the Tandy was thrown out. This change was also made for the redone Tandy-era | + | *The word "contrast" on Strong Bad's Tandy is in a different font than it was before the Tandy was thrown out. This change was also made for the redone Tandy-era e-mails in [[do over]]. |
- | *If the Flash file | + | *If you view the Flash file, during the [[Mountain Dew|Mountain Dew]] scene there is an extra electrical outlet outside the black, complete with the Lappy's cord plugged in. It is also there when Strong Bad says "Allright, one down, one to go!" |
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*The three sounds that play on the Tandy when Strong Bad highlights portions of the email come from [[Wikipedia:MacOS|MacOS]]: "Purr", "Sosumi", and "Temple", respectively. | *The three sounds that play on the Tandy when Strong Bad highlights portions of the email come from [[Wikipedia:MacOS|MacOS]]: "Purr", "Sosumi", and "Temple", respectively. | ||
*This is the first time an email has been [[deleted]] in the Lappy era (even though it was not deleted on the Lappy itself). | *This is the first time an email has been [[deleted]] in the Lappy era (even though it was not deleted on the Lappy itself). | ||
- | *The Tandy and Compy were sold by Bubs to the King of Town ([[King of | + | *Strong Bad claims that he is out of potato chips, but some of the bags are partially filled. |
+ | *The Tandy and Compy were sold by Bubs to the King of Town ([[King of Town Email]]) and Homestar ([[Broken Compy Menu]]), respectively. Oddly, both denied kidnapping the Lappy in [[cliffhangers]] (Homestar) and [[Lappynapped!]] (King of Town). | ||
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[[Image:End 159.PNG|thumb|Slightly less shotgunned]] | [[Image:End 159.PNG|thumb|Slightly less shotgunned]] | ||
*The hole in the Compy is smaller here than it was at the end of [[virus]], making it possible to fit a token amount of legible text onto the screen. | *The hole in the Compy is smaller here than it was at the end of [[virus]], making it possible to fit a token amount of legible text onto the screen. | ||
- | *In the start of the second part, the Compy | + | *In the start of the second part, the Compy starts off in "automatic hole format" but when Strong Bad starts typing his reply, some of the written text does not appear on the Compy's screen. |
*Strong Mad appears to have no tongue or tonsils. | *Strong Mad appears to have no tongue or tonsils. | ||
- | *Apparently, the cog inside the Compy processes text | + | *Apparently, the cog inside the Compy processes text, yet it was shown spinning while broken at the end of [[virus]]. |
*The sounds of the fleas on The Cheat sound a lot like The King of Town and Strong Bad's voices sped up when they are saying "Lalalalalala". | *The sounds of the fleas on The Cheat sound a lot like The King of Town and Strong Bad's voices sped up when they are saying "Lalalalalala". | ||
*The Paper doesn't have a link to Strong Bad's email address. | *The Paper doesn't have a link to Strong Bad's email address. | ||
- | *[[The | + | *[[The Virus|The viruses]] in the Compy, which affected the outside world in [[virus]], do not return for this email. It seems the shotgun was effective in cleaning the viruses. |
*The email checked with the Tandy uses the animation style that was used in emails prior to [[brianrietta]], where Strong Bad's mouth moves as opposed to his head. | *The email checked with the Tandy uses the animation style that was used in emails prior to [[brianrietta]], where Strong Bad's mouth moves as opposed to his head. | ||
**The sound effect of the keyboard is also the same as that used in those emails. | **The sound effect of the keyboard is also the same as that used in those emails. | ||
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- | *Neither the plug socket | + | *The Lappy's wall adapter is beige here, but it is black in [[isp]]. |
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===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
*When the camera zooms in on the box of the King of Town's fizzy denture tablets, the green lines on the Tandy aren't moving. | *When the camera zooms in on the box of the King of Town's fizzy denture tablets, the green lines on the Tandy aren't moving. | ||
- | *Right after Strong Bad deletes the Tandy email, and is about to swing the pickaxe into the keyboard, for a split second, | + | *Right after Strong Bad deletes the Tandy email, and is about to swing the pickaxe into the keyboard, for a split second, you can hear Homestar saying "deleted", but his mouth doesn't appear to move. |
*There is no electrical outlet under the table while Strong Bad is using the Compy. | *There is no electrical outlet under the table while Strong Bad is using the Compy. | ||
*While zoomed in on the Compy, Strong Bad's reflection appears over some of the cracks in the Compy's screen. | *While zoomed in on the Compy, Strong Bad's reflection appears over some of the cracks in the Compy's screen. | ||
*For about two frames, around when Strong Bad swings the pickaxe into the keyboard, the green on the Tandy's screen is out of position. | *For about two frames, around when Strong Bad swings the pickaxe into the keyboard, the green on the Tandy's screen is out of position. | ||
- | *While the Tandy and Compy are holding the magnet over the Lappy, | + | *While the Tandy and Compy are holding the magnet over the Lappy, The Tandy's green lines aren't visible. |
===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
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*The phrase "Slink off to Bubs'" is a reference to the spamvertisement Easter egg at the end of [[unused emails]], which stated, "Slink on over to Bubs' Concession Stand..." | *The phrase "Slink off to Bubs'" is a reference to the spamvertisement Easter egg at the end of [[unused emails]], which stated, "Slink on over to Bubs' Concession Stand..." | ||
*"Now, let's check emails like it was the deuce double-aught dweice!" most likely refers to the fact that in 2002 Strong Bad last checked an email with the Tandy and first checked an email with the Compy. | *"Now, let's check emails like it was the deuce double-aught dweice!" most likely refers to the fact that in 2002 Strong Bad last checked an email with the Tandy and first checked an email with the Compy. | ||
- | *"Number 119, a-deleted" may be a reference to Email #119 ([[animal]]) in which Strong Bad first got the Lappy. It could also mean the number of emails that have passed since the Tandy's previous role in checking an email in Email #40 ([[vacation]]). | + | *The position of Strong Bad's head in front of the Tandy, his reflected mouth on the Tandy's screen, and his lack of head movement are references to his early emails. |
- | *Two of the items on Strong Bad's Cloud Shape Spotting Log ("strong sad's ghost" and "strong sad's corpse") refer to [[Strong Sad | + | *"Number 119, a-deleted" may be a reference to Email #119 ([[animal]]) in which Strong Bad first got the Lappy. It could also mean the number of emails that have passed since the Tandy's previous role in checking an email in Email #40 ([[vacation]]), or it could be coincidental. |
+ | *Two of the items on Strong Bad's Cloud Shape Spotting Log ("strong sad's ghost" and "strong sad's corpse") refer to [[Death#Strong Sad|Strong Sad's imagined death]]. | ||
*Homestar pouring [[Mountain Dew]] into the Tandy is a reference to [[anything]], in which he poured Mountain Dew onto the Compy. | *Homestar pouring [[Mountain Dew]] into the Tandy is a reference to [[anything]], in which he poured Mountain Dew onto the Compy. | ||
*Strong Bad makes Homsar's walking noise and skitters around like him when he notices the Lappy's cord and is frantically pacing around. | *Strong Bad makes Homsar's walking noise and skitters around like him when he notices the Lappy's cord and is frantically pacing around. | ||
- | *The Cheat was previously compared with an | + | *The Cheat was previously compared with an anvil in [[huttah!]]. |
*The skeleton image on the Compy's computer is from [[Peasant's Quest]]. | *The skeleton image on the Compy's computer is from [[Peasant's Quest]]. | ||
- | *Marzipan's curtain contains another case of [[ | + | *Marzipan's curtain contains another case of [[Lowercase i's]]. |
- | *The picture on Strong Mad's curtain resembles [[Strong Man]]. Interestingly, although the figure in the picture is wearing the Strong Man's outfit, Strong Mad's costume consists of only a loincloth. | + | *The picture on Strong Mad's curtain resembles the [[Strong Man]]. Interestingly, although the figure in the picture is wearing the Strong Man's outfit, Strong Mad's costume consists of only a loincloth. |
- | *The word "[[soolnds]]", the name that Strong Sad has given his feet, was previously used in [[Strong Sad's Lament | + | *The word "[[soolnds]]", the name that Strong Sad has given his feet, was previously used in [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. |
- | *The King of Town's stage name "Clogdor" | + | *The King of Town's stage name "Clogdor" is written in the same [[font]] as [[Trogdor]]'s name on the official T-shirts. (And obviously "Clogdor" is a play on words of "Trogdor".) |
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===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
- | + | *When Strong Bad is on the couch, there is a brand of chips called "Flavoured Triangles". This could be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Doritos|Doritos]] or other tortilla corn chips which are triangle-shaped. | |
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*The winged buffalo references the [[Wikipedia:Buffalo Wild Wings|Buffalo Wild Wings]] mascot. | *The winged buffalo references the [[Wikipedia:Buffalo Wild Wings|Buffalo Wild Wings]] mascot. | ||
*The [[Wikipedia:Teal (color)|Teal]] Screen of Near Death is a reference to the various colored [[Wikipedia:Category:Screens of death|Screens of death]] used by computer operating systems to indicate serious system errors. The [[Compy 386]] has been seen to have its own [[Wikipedia:Blue Screen of Death|Blue Screen of Death]] (the [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning|Flagrant System Error]]) on more than one occasion. | *The [[Wikipedia:Teal (color)|Teal]] Screen of Near Death is a reference to the various colored [[Wikipedia:Category:Screens of death|Screens of death]] used by computer operating systems to indicate serious system errors. The [[Compy 386]] has been seen to have its own [[Wikipedia:Blue Screen of Death|Blue Screen of Death]] (the [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning|Flagrant System Error]]) on more than one occasion. | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Dabney Coleman|Dabney Coleman]] is an actor most known for his role in the films ''[[Wikipedia:Nine to Five|Nine to Five]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Tootsie|Tootsie]]''. | *[[Wikipedia:Dabney Coleman|Dabney Coleman]] is an actor most known for his role in the films ''[[Wikipedia:Nine to Five|Nine to Five]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Tootsie|Tootsie]]''. | ||
- | *[[Wikipedia:Slick Rick|Slick Rick]] was a popular hip-hop artist of the late | + | *Strong Bad scrambling back and forth underneath the Lappy's cord may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Donkey Kong 3|Donkey Kong 3]], while the music is reminiscent of the game [[Wikipedia:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]], when the player is fighting a boss. |
+ | *[[Wikipedia:Slick Rick|Slick Rick]] was a popular hip-hop artist of the late 1980's and early 1990's. | ||
*"/got nothin'" in the text files is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Fark.com|Fark.com]], where people often end their posts with that remark. | *"/got nothin'" in the text files is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Fark.com|Fark.com]], where people often end their posts with that remark. | ||
- | *Homestar pouring Mountain Dew onto the carpet after the destruction of the Tandy may be a reference to the practice of pouring [[Wikipedia:libation|libations]] on the ground to honor the dead. In Strong Bad's case, it can also be used to honor those [[video games|sent up the river]]. | + | *Homestar pouring Mountain Dew onto the carpet after the destruction of the Tandy may be a reference to the practice of pouring [[Wikipedia:libation|libations]] on the ground to honor the dead. In Strong Bad's case, it can also be used to honor those [[video games|sent up the river]]. |
- | *"If it'll save the orphanage..." | + | *"If it'll save the orphanage..." is most likely a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:The Blues Brothers|The Blues Brothers]]'', in which the brothers put their old band back together in order to save the orphanage in which they were raised. |
*Strong Bad's contracted naming of files refers to names often given to files due to [[Wikipedia:8.3|8.3]] naming restrictions present in older [[Wikipedia:File Allocation Table|FAT]] filesystems, although his file names would be too long for these rules. | *Strong Bad's contracted naming of files refers to names often given to files due to [[Wikipedia:8.3|8.3]] naming restrictions present in older [[Wikipedia:File Allocation Table|FAT]] filesystems, although his file names would be too long for these rules. | ||
- | *"Just walk away, mother" is a reference to the movie ''[[Wikipedia: Psycho (1960 film)|Psycho]]''. Also, the painting seen when Marshie delivers this line is drawn similarly to the caricature of [[Alfred Hitchcock]] seen at the start of his television program, ''[[Wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock Presents|Alfred Hitchcock Presents]]''. | + | *"Just walk away, mother" is a reference to the movie ''[[Wikipedia: Psycho (1960 film)|Psycho]]''. Also, the painting seen when Marshie delivers this line is drawn similarly to the caricature of [[Wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock|Alfred Hitchcock]] seen at the start of his television program, ''[[Wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock Presents|Alfred Hitchcock Presents]]''. |
- | *The [[Wikipedia:Dust Bowl|Dust Bowl]] was a series of dust storms caused by poor farming techniques that ravaged the central United States and Canada from 1934 to 1939. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. | + | *The [[Wikipedia:Dust Bowl|Dust Bowl]] was a series of dust storms caused by poor farming techniques that ravaged the central United States and Canada from 1934 to 1939. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. |
- | *The graphics for the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows My Lappy Got Stole! Sweepstakes resemble those used for the 1995 [[ | + | *The graphics for the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows My Lappy Got Stole! Sweepstakes resemble those used for the 1995 [[Wikipedia:Simpsons|Simpsons]] episode [[Wikipedia:Who Shot Mr. Burns?|Who Shot Mr. Burns?]] contest sponsored by 1-800-COLLECT. That contest also featured silhouettes of the main characters with big question marks over each one, while a voiceover told viewers where to send in their guesses of the guilty party's identity in order to win the grand prize (being animated into an upcoming episode). |
*The "horses in IT" joke could be a reference to the British comedy series [[Wikipedia:Little Britain|Little Britain]], which contained a sketch set in a computer shop featuring a [[Wikipedia:horse whisperer|horse whisperer]] asking a horse how to fix a problem with installing Windows XP. | *The "horses in IT" joke could be a reference to the British comedy series [[Wikipedia:Little Britain|Little Britain]], which contained a sketch set in a computer shop featuring a [[Wikipedia:horse whisperer|horse whisperer]] asking a horse how to fix a problem with installing Windows XP. | ||
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===Fast Forward=== | ===Fast Forward=== | ||
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== DVD Version == | == DVD Version == | ||
- | + | *The DVD version features creators' commentary. To access it, switch your DVD player's audio language selection while watching. | |
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=== Commentary Transcript === | === Commentary Transcript === | ||
- | ('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Strong Bad]], [[Ryan Sterritt]] | + | ('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Strong Bad]], [[Ryan Sterritt]]) |
'''MIKE:''' All right. | '''MIKE:''' All right. | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Strap yourselves in, boys. | '''STRONG BAD:''' Strap yourselves in, boys. | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' This is a really long email, so | + | '''MIKE:''' This is a really long email, so we’re gonna have to do it in shifts, all right? |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Okay. | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Okay. I’ll, I’ll take sh... |
'''MIKE:''' You take the first shift. Go, Strong Bad. | '''MIKE:''' You take the first shift. Go, Strong Bad. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' First | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' First, okay. Uhh, man. That’s disgusting! ''{Mike laughs}'' That’s the nastiest thing I’ve ever seen. Although I would love to win one of those metal detectors. I always wanted to win one of those, from the video game shows. |
- | ''' | + | '''MIKE:''' That’s every kid’s dream. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. A metal detector would make you rich. ''{pause}'' You think | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. A metal detector would make you rich. ''{pause}'' You think Marshie’s got some issues... |
'''MIKE:''' With his mom? | '''MIKE:''' With his mom? | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. Like, every time we see him, | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. Like, every time we see him, w-we see him with more issues than before. ''{pause}'' Uh... this was... this was great, you guys. I felt... uh, you know, it was a good way to wallow in your own sorrows. |
- | '''MIKE:''' Did you really eat all | + | '''MIKE:''' Did you really eat all that? |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, empty. Dead soldiers, I call them. ''{Mike laughs}'' ''{pause}'' So, I had to mix up my own batch to get all those flavors in one, in one chip. |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' I’ve always thought they should have a mixed bag of, uh, chips. Doritos. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Ah, a trail mix! Suicide! |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Kamikaze. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Exactly. Yeah. ''{pause}'' Um, so this, yeah, I was freaked out, you guys. |
'''MIKE:''' I can tell by your dance right there. | '''MIKE:''' I can tell by your dance right there. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, look at that. I | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, look at that. I don’t do that very often. I’m usually pretty poised, I, like... uh, I got a swagger about me. ''{pause}'' So can magnets still really do damage to computers, and hard drives, you guys? |
'''MIKE:''' I hope not. | '''MIKE:''' I hope not. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' If I take a 5¼-inch disc and put a magnet on it, is it gonna erase the data? Like all of | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' If I take a 5¼-inch disc and put a magnet on it, is it gonna erase the data? Like all of them, remember, they had those pictures that told you not to do it and be like, a sad disc, and it’d be like, "No! Don’t do it, magnet!" And the magnet would be erasing all your files. |
- | '''MIKE:''' So was this awkward, Strong Bad? Is it like hanging out with ex-girlfriend... your current girlfriend and your ex- | + | '''MIKE:''' So was this awkward, Strong Bad? Is it like hanging out with ex-girlfriend... your current girlfriend and your ex-girlfriends? ''{unintelligible over Strong Bad}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Absolutely. It was... it was weird. | '''STRONG BAD:''' Absolutely. It was... it was weird. | ||
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'''MIKE:''' Like you were afraid one of the other computers was gonna ''say'' something? | '''MIKE:''' Like you were afraid one of the other computers was gonna ''say'' something? | ||
- | '''RYAN:''' | + | '''RYAN:''' Or become friends. ''{Mike laughs}'' |
- | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. It’s a good thing The Paper showed up; it was about to get weird. You know where it’d be like, "Oh, you remember that time Lappy, we went to a movie?" And then the Compy’d be like, "No that was ME. WE went to that movie." And like, "Oh, crap, I totally..." you know... | |
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'''MIKE:''' Best just keep your mouth shut in that situation. | '''MIKE:''' Best just keep your mouth shut in that situation. | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, yeah. | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, yeah. | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Don’t risk it. |
''{In the email, the Tandy lowers the magnet}'' | ''{In the email, the Tandy lowers the magnet}'' | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' OH, CHILD! ''{Mike laughs}'' Um, so th | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' OH, CHILD! ''{Mike laughs}'' Um, so th-this was even worse. ''{stutters}'' You guys have no idea what it’s like to work, have to work with broken computers. Especially one that has a big hole through it. ''{slight pause}'' Yeah, those guys don’t know anything about my slang. That was a good slang. |
'''MIKE:''' So is it, uh... | '''MIKE:''' So is it, uh... | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Whose shift is it now, guys? | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Whose shift is it now, guys? C’mon... |
'''MIKE:''' Ryan, step up! Ryan, step up! | '''MIKE:''' Ryan, step up! Ryan, step up! | ||
- | '''RYAN:''' All right. | + | '''RYAN:''' All right. You can say, ''{stutters}'' you can say the computer still works. |
'''MIKE:''' Surprising. | '''MIKE:''' Surprising. | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' The King of Town tried to use it one time. | '''STRONG BAD:''' The King of Town tried to use it one time. | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' Seems like the only thing | + | '''MIKE:''' Seems like the only thing that’s really happened is that the, uh, text kinda flickers a little bit every once in a while now. |
- | '''RYAN:''' | + | '''RYAN:''' It really isn’t so bad. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' It’s better than Mike’s computer! ''{unintelligible over laughing}'' ''{Mike and Ryan laugh}'' |
- | '''MIKE:''' I used to have to stuff paper in the ram | + | '''MIKE:''' I used to have to stuff paper in the ram... ram slot. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, I totally sold out these guys. The Mountain Dew. |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Oh No You Dent. ''{laughs}'' |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Oh NO You Dent! ''{slight pause}'' Now I turned on my | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Oh NO You Dent! ''{slight pause}'' Now I turned on my Auto Reverb on my voice. I can project like the old Romans. ''{In the email, Strong Bad swings the pickaxe into the keyboard and the computer explodes.}'' Where did I put that pickaxe? That thing’s awesome. |
- | '''MIKE:''' You | + | '''MIKE:''' You didn’t even hit the deleted key with it. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' You don’t know where it is. You have to hold a couple buttons down... |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' It doesn’t really matter. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' ...to | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' ...to have "Deleted" happen. |
'''MIKE:''' Oh, okay. | '''MIKE:''' Oh, okay. | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' Maybe. Control alt wherever I hit with the pickaxe. So this is the second half, right? These were released two days in a row! | '''STRONG BAD:''' Maybe. Control alt wherever I hit with the pickaxe. So this is the second half, right? These were released two days in a row! | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' That’s right. |
'''RYAN:''' I like that the words... finish on the other side. | '''RYAN:''' I like that the words... finish on the other side. | ||
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'''MIKE:''' Auto hole formatting. | '''MIKE:''' Auto hole formatting. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. There’s a lot of auto formatting that goes on in my universe. |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' The computer’s pretty smart for giant... giant gaping holes. ''{Ryan laughs}'' |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' That’s true. ''{pause}'' I am a no-joke. I am very serious. Right? ''{In the email, the curtain opens to reveal the Amazing Feats of Wonder}'' So this, uh, this operation was pretty good. We made a lot of money... |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Of, uh, Amazing Feats of Wonder? |
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' ...and two friends. | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' ...and two friends. | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Who’d you make friends with? |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Um, Roman? | '''STRONG BAD:''' Um, Roman? | ||
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'''MIKE:''' ''{laughing}'' Roman? | '''MIKE:''' ''{laughing}'' Roman? | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' There’s a guy named Roman. |
'''MIKE:''' Okay. | '''MIKE:''' Okay. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' And Rink. | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{rolling his R}'' And Rink. |
'''MIKE:''' Roman and Rink. | '''MIKE:''' Roman and Rink. | ||
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'''MIKE:''' Were they friends with each other? | '''MIKE:''' Were they friends with each other? | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Rink was a ferret. ''{Mike and Ryan laugh}'' It was | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Rink was a ferret. ''{Mike and Ryan laugh}'' It was Roman’s ferret. ''{In the email, Marzipan twists her head}'' OHH! That, I, oh, that’s disgusting. And that’s even more disgusting. |
'''MIKE:''' What happened there? | '''MIKE:''' What happened there? | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' You | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' You don’t wanna see the King of Town’s act. ''{Mike laughs}'' It’s questionable things. It’s like that sideshow that went on tour with the Lollapaloozas. |
'''MIKE:''' Jim Rose? | '''MIKE:''' Jim Rose? | ||
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'''RYAN:''' Jim Rose? | '''RYAN:''' Jim Rose? | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Jim | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Jim Rome’s sideshow, or sports talk sideshow. Look at that. Who needs a flea circus? ''{slight pause}'' That’s disgusting. This makes me question a lot of things, looking at that guy. And this is pretty disturbing, too, those leopard pants he’s wearing. |
- | '''MIKE:''' | + | '''MIKE:''' Yeah, I like Strong Mad without his singlet on. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah. ''{pause}'' That’s pretty amazing, he can do that with his mouth though. That’s pretty cool. ''{In the email, the curtain opens up to reveal the Lappy}'' Say, whose shift? Mike’s shift. |
- | + | '''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously}'' All right, my shift, my shift. I’m gonna take it down, on the, on the, what to they call the last leg? | |
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'''STRONG BAD:''' The shift is on. | '''STRONG BAD:''' The shift is on. | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' The anchor. | + | '''MIKE:''' The anchor. I’m the anchor. All right. Uh, so I hope your battery’s charged, ‘cuz I’m finally taking you out... |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Don’t read it! |
- | '''MIKE:''' ''{rapidly}'' I | + | '''MIKE:''' ''{rapidly}'' I can’t think of anything else to say, I’m just going on with the ''{unintelligible}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{unintelligible}'' | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{unintelligible}'' | ||
- | '''MIKE:''' Look at that background. I started doing these kinda different backgrounds a few months ago, Strong Bad | + | '''MIKE:''' Look at that background. I started doing these kinda different backgrounds a few months ago, Strong Bad, for the silhouette scenes, instead of just the usual yellow. |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' They’re beautiful. They’re beautiful. |
- | ''' | + | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' They’re boot-iful. I’m gonna do my Strong Bad impression. What do you think of that? |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Great. |
- | + | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' Now, listen to me, you little man. Russell man. | |
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'''STRONG BAD:''' That sounded great, Mike. | '''STRONG BAD:''' That sounded great, Mike. | ||
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'''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' Thanks, man. | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' Thanks, man. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' You’re doing really good. |
'''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' I know. | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' I know. | ||
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' Why | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' Why don’t you take over. |
- | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' | + | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' I’ll do it. |
'''STRONG BAD:''' From now on. | '''STRONG BAD:''' From now on. | ||
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'''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' I can do it. | '''POWERED BY THE CHEAT STRONG BAD:''' I can do it. | ||
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===Fun Facts=== | ===Fun Facts=== | ||
- | *The King of Town used the Tandy 400 in the April Fool's special [[King of | + | *The King of Town used the Tandy 400 in the April Fool's special [[King of Town Email]]. |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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