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[[Image:Stinkomanual-full.png|thumb|Check out my new gameplay!]]
[[Image:Stinkomanual-full.png|thumb|Check out my new gameplay!]]
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The '''Stinkomanual''' is the instruction manual for [[Stinkoman 20X6]]. It is listed as "read manual" on the main menu.
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The [[Stinkomanual]] is the instruction manual for [[Stinkoman 20X6]]. It can be seen by hovering the mouse below "Controls" on the main menu.
==Stinkomanual==
==Stinkomanual==
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''"That description is ALL WRONG!" -Harvax XVII''
''"That description is ALL WRONG!" -Harvax XVII''
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===[[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10|Level 10 - Lastimost!]]===
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===[[Stinkoman 20X6 Level 10|Level 10 - Lastimost!]]===
Stinkoman enters the final fortress castle mountain so he can get revenge on the silhouette guy. And if he remembers, he'll rescue Pan Pan and 1-Up.
Stinkoman enters the final fortress castle mountain so he can get revenge on the silhouette guy. And if he remembers, he'll rescue Pan Pan and 1-Up.
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===Explanations===
===Explanations===
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*{{wp|GmbH}} is the German abbreviation for "Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung", literally translating as "Company with limited liability", and roughly comparable to the abbreviations "Ltd." or "LLC."
*{{wp|GmbH}} is the German abbreviation for "Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung", literally translating as "Company with limited liability", and roughly comparable to the abbreviations "Ltd." or "LLC."
*{{wp|Ceviche}} is a dish that originated in Peru and primarily consists of chunks of raw fish and sliced onion in lime or lemon juice.
*{{wp|Ceviche}} is a dish that originated in Peru and primarily consists of chunks of raw fish and sliced onion in lime or lemon juice.
===Trivia===
===Trivia===
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*The manual is inspired by the manual for a [http://web.archive.org/web/20110708101341/http://www.brotherschaps.com/?page_id=46 game] based on [[Matt Chapman]]'s comic "The Day of Bob and Lump".
*The manual is inspired by the manual for a [http://web.archive.org/web/20110708101341/http://www.brotherschaps.com/?page_id=46 game] based on [[Matt Chapman]]'s comic "The Day of Bob and Lump".
===Remarks===
===Remarks===
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[[Image:hamheart.png|thumb|''Left:'' Ekersby's heart<br>''Right:'' The King of Town's heart]]
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*[[Ekersby]] has a [[ham]] for a heart, just as it is shown that [[the King of Town]] does in [[Halloween Fairstival]].
*The description for [[Harvax XVII]] matches that of an enemy in Level 9 not shown in the Stinkomanual.
*The description for [[Harvax XVII]] matches that of an enemy in Level 9 not shown in the Stinkomanual.
**This description of Harvax XVII would later be shown in the credits of Level 10.
**This description of Harvax XVII would later be shown in the credits of Level 10.
===Goofs===
===Goofs===
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{{seemain|Stinkoman 20X6 Goofs}}
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:{{seemain|Stinkoman 20X6 Goofs}}
*Kolkaryu and Old Sage are listed under Level 2, but they already appear in Level 1.
*Kolkaryu and Old Sage are listed under Level 2, but they already appear in Level 1.
*Level 3 is called "Dumb Wall" on the level select screen, but it's called "Up 'n Down" in the instruction manual.
*Level 3 is called "Dumb Wall" on the level select screen, but it's called "Up 'n Down" in the instruction manual.
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===Fixed Goofs===
===Fixed Goofs===
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*Originally, the Level 1 section said "face treats" instead of "fave treats".
*Originally, the Level 1 section said "face treats" instead of "fave treats".
*When version 4 (Level 6) was first put up, the Brothers Chaps forgot to update the Stinkomanual to include Level 6. This was fixed, but the release of version 5 (Level 7) caused it to vanish again (and no Level 7 section was put in its place). Level 6 and 7 sections were added later in the day.
*When version 4 (Level 6) was first put up, the Brothers Chaps forgot to update the Stinkomanual to include Level 6. This was fixed, but the release of version 5 (Level 7) caused it to vanish again (and no Level 7 section was put in its place). Level 6 and 7 sections were added later in the day.
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===Inside References===
===Inside References===
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{{seemain|Stinkoman 20X6 Inside References}}
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*The picture of Stinkoman on the manual's cover resembles his bulked-up appearance in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[time capsule]] after eating the [[Power Crunch]].
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*The line "[[X 'em up|Blast em up]] [[Dan]]!" is an adaptation of "fry 'em up, Dan!" from [[TROGDOR!]].
*The line "[[X 'em up|Blast em up]] [[Dan]]!" is an adaptation of "fry 'em up, Dan!" from [[TROGDOR!]].
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*The Rose Blake's description in the manual as a "'Lectric burner" is a reference to the email [[extra plug]], where Strong Bad gets [['Lectric Boots]].
 
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*Grundy's illustration in the manual shows him running in a manner similar to [[Homestar Runner]].
 
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*The sentence in the Level 3.2 section, "Falling from the skies and bove", references [[That Time of Year]].
 
*[[1-Up]] "taking matters into his own torso" refers to his [[lack of visible arms]].
*[[1-Up]] "taking matters into his own torso" refers to his [[lack of visible arms]].
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*The word [[style]] appears several times in the Stinkomanual.
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*The Level 6 section contains another mention of [[ducks]].
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*Stafulter is referred to as a plug-[[duck]].
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*Postlethwaite being abbreviated to "P-thwaite" refers to [[Piemonade]] being shortened to "P-nade" in [[other days]].
*Postlethwaite being abbreviated to "P-thwaite" refers to [[Piemonade]] being shortened to "P-nade" in [[other days]].
===Real-World References===
===Real-World References===
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{{seemain|Stinkoman 20X6 Real-World References}}
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*The Stinkomanual mentions that this game has no "weepy princess crap", a reference to the ''[[Mario]]'' franchise (among others) in which the primary plot is to rescue a helpless princess.
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*"Up 'n Down" may refer to a video game called ''{{wp|Up'n Down}}''.
*"Up 'n Down" may refer to a video game called ''{{wp|Up'n Down}}''.
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*"Stlunko, 404" is a reference to the {{wp|HTTP 404}} error (file not found).
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*"Stlunko, 404" probably refers to HTTP error [[Neon 404'd|404]] (file not found).
*Gokul's description holds a line from {{wp|Leonard Bernstein}}'s musical ''{{wp|West Side Story}}''.
*Gokul's description holds a line from {{wp|Leonard Bernstein}}'s musical ''{{wp|West Side Story}}''.
*Gaspeau's description "In like a lion and out like Gaspeau" refers to the saying, "In like a lion, out like a lamb."
*Gaspeau's description "In like a lion and out like Gaspeau" refers to the saying, "In like a lion, out like a lamb."
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*The description of the Bendini Sisters refers to the {{wp|Phil Collins}} song "{{wp|In the Air Tonight}}".
*The description of the Bendini Sisters refers to the {{wp|Phil Collins}} song "{{wp|In the Air Tonight}}".
*"Another green salad, another iced tea" is a lyric from "Tunic (Song For Karen)" by [[Sonic Youth]].
*"Another green salad, another iced tea" is a lyric from "Tunic (Song For Karen)" by [[Sonic Youth]].
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*Postlethwaite is likely named after {{wp|Pete Postlethwaite}}, an actor best remembered from the film "The Usual Suspects" from 1995.
*The phrase "aim low, sweet chariot" in the My Benj entry is a reference to the song "{{wp|Swing Low, Sweet Chariot}}".
*The phrase "aim low, sweet chariot" in the My Benj entry is a reference to the song "{{wp|Swing Low, Sweet Chariot}}".
*In the description for Level -0, the Stinkomanual advises you not to blow into your cartridge. This refers mainly to the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], which was extremely sensitive to dust. One of the most popular ways to "fix" a game that had dust collect in it was to blow into it.
*In the description for Level -0, the Stinkomanual advises you not to blow into your cartridge. This refers mainly to the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], which was extremely sensitive to dust. One of the most popular ways to "fix" a game that had dust collect in it was to blow into it.
*Yekop's name is "[https://www.mariowiki.com/Pokey Pokey]" spelled backwards, a [[Mario]] enemy with a similar behavior, and the description also implies it is based on Pokey.
*Yekop's name is "[https://www.mariowiki.com/Pokey Pokey]" spelled backwards, a [[Mario]] enemy with a similar behavior, and the description also implies it is based on Pokey.
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*The phrase "Hold B" likely refers to numerous Nintendo games in which you gain a boost of some sort by holding down the B button.  For example, in the ''Mario'' franchise, holding B makes you run faster, and in ''Mega Man'', holding B charges up your shot for a more powerful hit.
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*"Hold B" is likely another reference to [[Mario|Super Mario Bros.]], in which holding B causes Mario to run faster.
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**In Stinkoman 20X6, holding down the S key allows you to rapid-fire.
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*The phrase "table the label" is from a motivational video hosted by {{wp|Mr. T}} called ''{{wp|Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!}}''.
*The phrase "table the label" is from a motivational video hosted by {{wp|Mr. T}} called ''{{wp|Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!}}''.
==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[[OldHR:stinkogame/v7/externalSwf/stinkomanual.swf|view the Flash file of the Stinkomanual]]
 
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{{Stinkoman 20X6}}
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*[[HR:stinkogame/v7/externalSwf/stinkomanual.swf|See the Stinkoman 20X6 manual (Flash file)]]
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{{Template:Stinkoman 20X6}}
[[Category:Stinkoman 20X6]]
[[Category:Stinkoman 20X6]]

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