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68.252.5.237: /* Easter Eggs */

2025-09-24T02:52:46Z

Easter Eggs

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	==Easter Eggs==		==Easter Eggs==
	[[Image:Videro Melee.png\|thumb\|Melee: A buncha peoples fighting]]		[[Image:Videro Melee.png\|thumb\|Melee: A buncha peoples fighting]]
-	*If ~~you use~~ the Angle button to change the angle, then when Strong Bad talks about the word "melee", ~~you'll see~~ a computer screen filled with sprites of all the main characters "attacking" each other at [[The Stick]].	+	*If the Angle button is used to change the angle, then when Strong Bad talks about the word "melee", a computer screen filled with sprites of all the main characters "attacking" each other at [[The Stick]] is seen.

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

DEIDATVM: link directly to videro

2023-06-22T22:10:23Z

link directly to videro

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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
	[[Image:Strong Sad's ST Challenge.png\|thumb\|top score wins choice]]		[[Image:Strong Sad's ST Challenge.png\|thumb\|top score wins choice]]
-	*The title of this email is a mention of [[~~Glossary#V\|~~Videro]].	+	*The title of this email is a mention of [[Videro]].
	*"Challenge again!" in the manual is a reference to the "Challenge Again!" button that appears when dying in [[TROGDOR!]].		*"Challenge again!" in the manual is a reference to the "Challenge Again!" button that appears when dying in [[TROGDOR!]].
	*The Homestar sprite that appears in the Videro Melee is very similar to the [[Armless Invaders]] Homestar from the [[Strong Bad's Message Bored\|Message Bored]] games.		*The Homestar sprite that appears in the Videro Melee is very similar to the [[Armless Invaders]] Homestar from the [[Strong Bad's Message Bored\|Message Bored]] games.

Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ minor tweaks

2022-07-22T20:47:37Z

Real-World References: minor tweaks

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
	*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA for Africa's "{{wp\|We Are the World}}".		*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA for Africa's "{{wp\|We Are the World}}".
-	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the ~~title~~ horse in the '60s TV series {{wp\|Mister Ed}}.	+	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the titular horse in the '60s TV series ''{{wp\|Mister Ed}}''.
-	*The comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay in the 2D ~~{{wp\|~~Metroid}} games, in which the player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors.	+	*The comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay in the 2D [[Metroid]] games, in which the player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors.
-	*The style of the "melee"-game's graphics resemble those of the games made for the {{wp\|Sinclair ZX Spectrum}}.	+	*The style of the "melee" game's graphics resemble those of the games made for the {{wp\|Sinclair ZX Spectrum}}.
	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.		*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.
-	**~~In fact, it bears a close resemblance to~~ the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) ~~controller~~.	+	**The maroon coloring resembles the controllers for the Famicom (the Japanese counterpart to the NES).
-	*"Congraturation" is from the [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm end screen] of the NES version of {{w\|Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}, generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.	+	*"Congraturation" is from the [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm end screen] of the NES version of ''{{w\|Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}'', generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.
-	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.	+	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of ''Ghosts 'n Goblins''.
-	*{{w\|Broderbund\|Brøderbund Software}} is a now-defunct game development house, best known for ''{{wp\|Lode Runner}}'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''{{wp\|Carmen Sandiego}}'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.	+	*{{w\|Broderbund\|Brøderbund Software}} is a now-defunct game development house, best known for ''{{wp\|Lode Runner}}'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''{{wp\|Carmen Sandiego (video game series)\|Carmen Sandiego}}'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.
	*''{{w\|Jumpman (video game)\|Jumpman}}'' is a classic computer game from {{wp\|Epyx}}. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.		*''{{w\|Jumpman (video game)\|Jumpman}}'' is a classic computer game from {{wp\|Epyx}}. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.

Keegster2: Clean-up of the Fun Facts. The part about Engrish is better suited for an Explanations section. Ghosts 'n Goblins first appeared in arcades, but "congraturation!" is from the NES port.

2022-07-22T17:11:53Z

Clean-up of the Fun Facts. The part about Engrish is better suited for an Explanations section. Ghosts 'n Goblins first appeared in arcades, but "congraturation!" is from the NES port.

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' And who doesn't remember staying up all night to beat an end boss only to be rewarded with a hearty ''{typed in big, bold, golden letters}'' CONGRATURATION! ''{resumes typing normally}'' They didn't even bother giving you multiple ones. Just a single congraturation they had lying around ''{pausing each time, as if struggling to think of a term}'' the video game make place.		'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' And who doesn't remember staying up all night to beat an end boss only to be rewarded with a hearty ''{typed in big, bold, golden letters}'' CONGRATURATION! ''{resumes typing normally}'' They didn't even bother giving you multiple ones. Just a single congraturation they had lying around ''{pausing each time, as if struggling to think of a term}'' the video game make place.

-	''{Cut to an office setting. A balding creature with short hair, glasses, and a mustache and a The Cheat body is standing by a computer, while Wilbur is standing near a box of "congraturations!", which look like muffins. A ~~Broderbund~~ Software and Jumpman poster are in the background. Text in the corner reads, "AT THE VIDEO GAME MAKE PLACE"}''	+	''{Cut to an office setting. A balding creature with short hair, glasses, and a mustache and a The Cheat body is standing by a computer, while Wilbur is standing near a box of "congraturations!", which look like muffins. A Brøderbund Software and Jumpman poster are in the background. Text in the corner reads, "AT THE VIDEO GAME MAKE PLACE..."}''

	'''BALD GUY:''' Hey man, you gonna eat that last Congraturation?		'''BALD GUY:''' Hey man, you gonna eat that last Congraturation?
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	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==
		+	===Explanations===
		+	*The title of this email and the misuse of English throughout is a reference to the [[Deliberately Poor English\|poor Japanese/English translations]], or {{wp\|Engrish}}, often found in old video games.
		+	**It should also be noted that the title [[video games]] had already been used for another Strong Bad Email and therefore a slight variation had to be given to this one.
	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
-	*The title screen is for the [[Tandy 400]], but the email is done with the Compy 386.
	*The computer in the Video Game Make Place is a Compy 386.		*The computer in the Video Game Make Place is a Compy 386.

	===Goofs===		===Goofs===
		+	*The title screen is for the [[Tandy 400]], but the email is done with the Compy 386.
	*The sound of Strong Bad typing continues for several keystrokes after "strongbad_email.exe" has completely appeared on the screen.		*The sound of Strong Bad typing continues for several keystrokes after "strongbad_email.exe" has completely appeared on the screen.

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
		+	*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA for Africa's "{{wp\|We Are the World}}".
		+	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the title horse in the '60s TV series {{wp\|Mister Ed}}.
		+	*The comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay in the 2D {{wp\|Metroid}} games, in which the player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors.
		+	*The style of the "melee"-game's graphics resemble those of the games made for the {{wp\|Sinclair ZX Spectrum}}.
	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.		*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.
	**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) controller.		**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) controller.
-	*~~Brøderbund Software~~ is ~~a now-defunct game development house, best known for its games ''Lode Runner'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and~~ the ~~''Carmen Sandiego'' series. The~~ [http://www.~~broderbund~~.com/ ~~company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.~~	+	*"Congraturation" is from the [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm end screen] of the NES version of {{w\|Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}, generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.
-	*''[[Wikipedia:Jumpman_(video_game)\|Jumpman]]'' was a ~~classic computer game from Epyx. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.~~	+
-	*The title of this email and the misuse of English throughout is a reference to the [[Deliberately Poor English\|poor Japanese/~~English translations]], or Engrish, often found in old video games~~.	+
-	**It should also be noted that the title [[video games]] had already been used for another Strong Bad Email and therefore a slight variation had to be given to this one.	+
-	*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA For Africa's "We Are The World".	+
-	*"Congraturation" is from the end screen of the ~~Nintendo game [[Wikipedia:~~Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins~~]]. Generally~~ regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time~~, its ending can be viewed [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm here]~~. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.	+
	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.		**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
-	*~~Strong Bad says "Ohh~~, ~~Wilbur" like the title horse in~~ the '~~60s TV~~ series [~~[Wikipedia~~:~~Mister Ed\|Mister Ed]~~].	+	*{{w\|Broderbund\|Brøderbund Software}} is a now-defunct game development house, best known for ''{{wp\|Lode Runner}}'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''{{wp\|Carmen Sandiego}}'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.
-	*~~The style of the "melee"-~~game'~~s graphics resemble those of the games made for the [[Wikipedia:Sinclair ZX Spectrum~~\|~~Sinclair ZX Spectrum]]~~.	+	*''{{w\|Jumpman (video game)\|Jumpman}}'' is a classic computer game from {{wp\|Epyx}}. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.
-	*The ~~comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay~~ in the ~~2D [[Wikipedia:Metroid\|Metroid]] games, in which~~ the ~~player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors~~.	+

	== Related Links ==		== Related Links ==

Octan: Fixed link

2021-06-23T09:14:46Z

Fixed link

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	**It should also be noted that the title [[video games]] had already been used for another Strong Bad Email and therefore a slight variation had to be given to this one.		**It should also be noted that the title [[video games]] had already been used for another Strong Bad Email and therefore a slight variation had to be given to this one.
	*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA For Africa's "We Are The World".		*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA For Africa's "We Are The World".
-	*"Congraturation" is from the end screen of the Nintendo game [[Wikipedia:Ghosts 'n Goblins\|Ghosts 'n Goblins]]. Generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time, its ending can be viewed [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm here]. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.	+	*"Congraturation" is from the end screen of the Nintendo game [[Wikipedia:Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins]]. Generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time, its ending can be viewed [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm here]. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.
	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.		**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.
	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the title horse in the '60s TV series [[Wikipedia:Mister Ed\|Mister Ed]].		*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the title horse in the '60s TV series [[Wikipedia:Mister Ed\|Mister Ed]].

69.163.38.130: Mbekkaqonxyp so pight so peem! Heige & Reige???

2021-06-14T12:15:23Z

Mbekkaqonxyp so pight so peem! Heige & Reige???

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-	{{for\|~~the~~ email describing various types of video games\|video games}}	+	{{for\|email describing various types of video games\|video games}}
	{{abonussbemailnav\|3}}		{{abonussbemailnav\|3}}

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: /* Real-World References */ link to relevant section

2021-02-09T20:02:28Z

Real-World References: link to relevant section

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo\|NES]] controller.	+	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.
	**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) controller.		**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) controller.
	*Brøderbund Software is a now-defunct game development house, best known for its games ''Lode Runner'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''Carmen Sandiego'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.		*Brøderbund Software is a now-defunct game development house, best known for its games ''Lode Runner'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''Carmen Sandiego'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.

120.148.130.215: /* Real-World References */

2021-02-09T15:26:41Z

Real-World References

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo\|NES]] controller.		*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo\|NES]] controller.
-	**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (~~The~~ Japanese counterpart to the ~~[[Nintendo\|~~NES]]) controller.	+	**In fact, it bears a close resemblance to the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) controller.
-	*~~Brøderbund~~ Software is a now-defunct game development house, best known for its games ''Lode Runner'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''Carmen Sandiego'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.	+	*Brøderbund Software is a now-defunct game development house, best known for its games ''Lode Runner'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''Carmen Sandiego'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.
	*''[[Wikipedia:Jumpman_(video_game)\|Jumpman]]'' was a classic computer game from Epyx. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.		*''[[Wikipedia:Jumpman_(video_game)\|Jumpman]]'' was a classic computer game from Epyx. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.
	*The title of this email and the misuse of English throughout is a reference to the [[Deliberately Poor English\|poor Japanese/English translations]], or Engrish, often found in old video games.		*The title of this email and the misuse of English throughout is a reference to the [[Deliberately Poor English\|poor Japanese/English translations]], or Engrish, often found in old video games.

Stux: move header into nav template

2021-02-03T10:32:38Z

move header into nav template

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	{{for\|the email describing various types of video games\|video games}}		{{for\|the email describing various types of video games\|video games}}
-	{{abonussbemailnav}}	+	{{abonussbemailnav\|3}}

	[[Image:viderogames.PNG\|thumb\|"You gonna eat that last congraturation?"]]		[[Image:viderogames.PNG\|thumb\|"You gonna eat that last congraturation?"]]
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-	~~'''[[strongbad_email.exe]] Bonus Email #3'''~~

	Wilbur asks Strong Bad's opinion on the effects of video games on children. This email takes place in the Compy 386 era.		Wilbur asks Strong Bad's opinion on the effects of video games on children. This email takes place in the Compy 386 era.
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	{{dvd\|strongbad_email.exe Disc One\|exclusive=TRUE}}		{{dvd\|strongbad_email.exe Disc One\|exclusive=TRUE}}
	__FORCETOC__		__FORCETOC__
		+
	== Transcript ==		== Transcript ==
	'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' There comes a time, when we read a certain email. ''{reads email}''		'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' There comes a time, when we read a certain email. ''{reads email}''

The Cheatbot: switch to auto nav template

2021-02-03T05:52:08Z

switch to auto nav template

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	{{for\|the email describing various types of video games\|video games}}		{{for\|the email describing various types of video games\|video games}}
-	{{~~prevnextnav\|E-mail Birds\|Family Resemblence~~}}	+	{{abonussbemailnav}}

	[[Image:viderogames.PNG\|thumb\|"You gonna eat that last congraturation?"]]		[[Image:viderogames.PNG\|thumb\|"You gonna eat that last congraturation?"]]

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
	*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA for Africa's "{{wp\|We Are the World}}".		*Strong Bad's intro song is based on USA for Africa's "{{wp\|We Are the World}}".
-	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the ~~title~~ horse in the '60s TV series {{wp\|Mister Ed}}.	+	*Strong Bad says "Ohh, Wilbur" like the titular horse in the '60s TV series ''{{wp\|Mister Ed}}''.
-	*The comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay in the 2D ~~{{wp\|~~Metroid}} games, in which the player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors.	+	*The comment about toggling between missiles and lasers brings to mind the gameplay in the 2D [[Metroid]] games, in which the player has to toggle between beams, missiles, and bombs in order to defeat various enemies and open doors.
-	*The style of the "melee"-game's graphics resemble those of the games made for the {{wp\|Sinclair ZX Spectrum}}.	+	*The style of the "melee" game's graphics resemble those of the games made for the {{wp\|Sinclair ZX Spectrum}}.
	*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.		*The controller Strong Sad is holding in the instruction manual is very similar to the original [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)\|NES]] controller.
-	**~~In fact, it bears a close resemblance to~~ the Famicom's (the Japanese counterpart to the NES) ~~controller~~.	+	**The maroon coloring resembles the controllers for the Famicom (the Japanese counterpart to the NES).
-	*"Congraturation" is from the [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm end screen] of the NES version of {{w\|Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}, generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.	+	*"Congraturation" is from the [http://www.vgmuseum.com/end/nes/a/ghosts_b.htm end screen] of the NES version of ''{{w\|Ghosts 'n Goblins (video game)\|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}'', generally regarded as one of the most difficult video games of all time. The ending of [[Thy Dungeonman]] makes reference to this as well.
-	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of Ghosts 'n Goblins.	+	**"Challenge again!" from the manual is also a reference to the ending of ''Ghosts 'n Goblins''.
-	*{{w\|Broderbund\|Brøderbund Software}} is a now-defunct game development house, best known for ''{{wp\|Lode Runner}}'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''{{wp\|Carmen Sandiego}}'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.	+	*{{w\|Broderbund\|Brøderbund Software}} is a now-defunct game development house, best known for ''{{wp\|Lode Runner}}'', ''Reader Rabbit'', and the ''{{wp\|Carmen Sandiego (video game series)\|Carmen Sandiego}}'' series. The [http://www.broderbund.com/ company itself] is still around, but has all but ceased production of games.
	*''{{w\|Jumpman (video game)\|Jumpman}}'' is a classic computer game from {{wp\|Epyx}}. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.		*''{{w\|Jumpman (video game)\|Jumpman}}'' is a classic computer game from {{wp\|Epyx}}. The poster pictured in the background is the box art from one of its many versions.