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RickTommy: /* Fun Facts */ and other type fixes

RickTommy — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:07:50 GMT

Fun Facts: and other type fixes

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*The [[Compé]]'s error message, "Fragrant System Error. Your brand new computer is bloke." is an example of R/L confusion that often characterizes [[Engrish]].	+	*The [[Compé]]'s error message, "Fragrant System Error. Your brand new computer is bloke." is an example of R/L confusion that often characterizes [[Engrish]].
	*Strong Bad's remark about the Compé being delivered with "southeast-Asian-sounding prices" is a reference to the relatively low market cost of goods exported from southeast-Asian countries such as {{wp\|Indonesia}} because of the cheaper labor offered there.		*Strong Bad's remark about the Compé being delivered with "southeast-Asian-sounding prices" is a reference to the relatively low market cost of goods exported from southeast-Asian countries such as {{wp\|Indonesia}} because of the cheaper labor offered there.

	=== Trivia ===		=== Trivia ===
	*The [[FeedBurner Page#Short - Compy Catalog\|RSS description]] of this toon reads "Unsolicited mail order catalogs are the best way to do ANYTHING."		*The [[FeedBurner Page#Short - Compy Catalog\|RSS description]] of this toon reads "Unsolicited mail order catalogs are the best way to do ANYTHING."
-	*The description for the [[YouTube]] version reads: "The 2009 Compy new products catalog has finally arrived!"	+	*The description for the [[YouTube]] version reads: "The 2009 Compy new products catalog has finally arrived!"
	*80,000 pennies is 800 {{wp\|United States dollar}}s.<!--Please do not remove this. It has been stated on the talk page that some people don't know US currency as well as others. Please leave this fact as is and do not remove it.-->		*80,000 pennies is 800 {{wp\|United States dollar}}s.<!--Please do not remove this. It has been stated on the talk page that some people don't know US currency as well as others. Please leave this fact as is and do not remove it.-->
	**Eighty thousand pennies would also weigh roughly 450 pounds (204.12 kg).		**Eighty thousand pennies would also weigh roughly 450 pounds (204.12 kg).
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	FROM:<br/>		FROM:<br/>
	MOM OR DAD</blockquote>		MOM OR DAD</blockquote>
-	*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the Steaky Steaky-6 sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].	+	*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the [[Steaky Steaky 6 Millennium Edition]] sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].
	*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.		*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.
	*The Compé's error screen heavily resembles the {{w\|Blue Screen of Death}} on older versions of Windows from around the time this toon was made.		*The Compé's error screen heavily resembles the {{w\|Blue Screen of Death}} on older versions of Windows from around the time this toon was made.
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	===Fixed Goofs===		===Fixed Goofs===
-	*Fluorescent was misspelled in the first page of the catalog.	+	*"Fluorescent" was misspelled in the first page of the catalog.

	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
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	**It also references how often [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|Strong Bad's computers break]].		**It also references how often [[Strong Bad's Computer Malfunctioning\|Strong Bad's computers break]].
	*"i joké" is an instance of [[lowercase i's]].		*"i joké" is an instance of [[lowercase i's]].
-	*The [[Strong Bad's Bazooka\|bazooka]] which appears when Strong Bad says "~~Birthday~~" first appeared in [[the movies]].	+	*The [[Strong Bad's Bazooka\|bazooka]] which appears when Strong Bad says "birthday" first appeared in [[the movies]].
	*The Decemberween present in Strong Bad's imagination is made by [[Parents\|his mother or his father]].		*The Decemberween present in Strong Bad's imagination is made by [[Parents\|his mother or his father]].

RickTommy: /* Remarks */ noted in the transcript/obvious by watching the toon

RickTommy — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:01:25 GMT

Remarks: noted in the transcript/obvious by watching the toon

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	*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.		*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.
	*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.		*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.
-	*The Compy's startup sound seems to be reused for its error screens.

	===Goofs===		===Goofs===

Stux: /* Fun Facts */ link to BSOD on wp and reword startup remark

Stux — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:53:13 GMT

Fun Facts: link to BSOD on wp and reword startup remark

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	*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the Steaky Steaky-6 sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].		*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the Steaky Steaky-6 sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].
	*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.		*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.
-	*The Compé's error screen heavily resembles the Blue Screen of Death on older versions of Windows from around the time this toon was made.	+	*The Compé's error screen heavily resembles the {{w\|Blue Screen of Death}} on older versions of Windows from around the time this toon was made.

	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
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	*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.		*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.
	*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.		*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.
-	*The Compy startup sound seems to be ~~Compy's sound effect of choice~~ for ~~computer~~ error screens.	+	*The Compy's startup sound seems to be reused for its error screens.

	===Goofs===		===Goofs===

71.120.22.134: BSOD reference and error screen SFX remark

71.120.22.134 — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:40:24 GMT

BSOD reference and error screen SFX remark

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	*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the Steaky Steaky-6 sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].		*The background music when Strong Bad is browsing through the catalog is a techno remix of the theme heard in [[animal]] when he describes the features of the Lappy, and again when he describes the Steaky Steaky-6 sandwich in [[hremail 3184]].
	*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.		*The name "Grampy Aught-Six" may be a reference to the .30-06 (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") ammunition used in some semi-automatic rifles including the M1 Garand.
		+	*The Compé's error screen heavily resembles the Blue Screen of Death on older versions of Windows from around the time this toon was made.

	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
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	*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.		*Although the catalog is officially listed as "[[1989]]", the Compé appears to be quite a modern computer.
	*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.		*Strong Bad appears to enjoy the Compé despite his usual preference for dated technology.
		+	*The Compy startup sound seems to be Compy's sound effect of choice for computer error screens.

	===Goofs===		===Goofs===

67.81.217.193: /* Real-World References */ The color-coded alert system has been out of use for some time now.

67.81.217.193 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:26:59 GMT

Real-World References: The color-coded alert system has been out of use for some time now.

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	*{{wp\|Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly}} is a cafeteria chain.		*{{wp\|Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly}} is a cafeteria chain.
	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on the {{wp\|UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC}}, the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.		* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on the {{wp\|UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC}}, the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.
-	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' {{wp\|Homeland Security Advisory System\|~~levels of national security~~}} (the highest level of which is red).	+	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' {{wp\|Homeland Security Advisory System\|color-coded terrorism alert system}} (the highest level of which was red). It was introduced following the 9/11 attacks, but was abandoned in 2011, two years following this email.
	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its {{wp\|McCafé}}. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".		*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its {{wp\|McCafé}}. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".
	**It may also be a reference to the {{wp\|SAM Coupé}} line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.		**It may also be a reference to the {{wp\|SAM Coupé}} line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.

RickTommy: /* Remarks */ non-standard name

RickTommy — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:08:32 GMT

Remarks: non-standard name

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	*Assuming the laptop's screen hinges are facing upward, when opened, the Compy logo would be upside down. This may be a reference to older laptops, which always put the logo facing the user when closed. The practice of placing the logo upside-down to the user, to advertise the brand when the machine is open and in use, is a somewhat recent development.		*Assuming the laptop's screen hinges are facing upward, when opened, the Compy logo would be upside down. This may be a reference to older laptops, which always put the logo facing the user when closed. The practice of placing the logo upside-down to the user, to advertise the brand when the machine is open and in use, is a somewhat recent development.
	*The catalog showed six different colored laptops on one page, but five are shown individually.		*The catalog showed six different colored laptops on one page, but five are shown individually.
-	*Big parts of Europe are missing in the schematic "FLAIR" map, namely those parts east of Germany, Austria, ~~Czechia~~, and Italy; also missing are Scandinavia (except the Denmark section of Jutland) as well as several bigger islands (with Ireland, Great Britain, and Sicily the only islands represented). Much of the Malay Archipelago is also missing from Southeast Asia, with Borneo, Sumatra, and Celebes being the only parts of the archipelago shown, though Hainan, an island of China generally not considered part of Southeast Asia, is included in the map.	+	*Big parts of Europe are missing in the schematic "FLAIR" map, namely those parts east of Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy; also missing are Scandinavia (except the Denmark section of Jutland) as well as several bigger islands (with Ireland, Great Britain, and Sicily the only islands represented). Much of the Malay Archipelago is also missing from Southeast Asia, with Borneo, Sumatra, and Celebes being the only parts of the archipelago shown, though Hainan, an island of China generally not considered part of Southeast Asia, is included in the map.
	*In shots of the Compé advertisement, the base and keyboard are not reflected.		*In shots of the Compé advertisement, the base and keyboard are not reflected.
	*The green light on the Compé in the catalog is noticeably larger than it is when Strong Bad uses it.		*The green light on the Compé in the catalog is noticeably larger than it is when Strong Bad uses it.

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

The Cheatbot — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:11:09 GMT

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: Needlepoint → Needlepernt

The Cheatbot — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:15:53 GMT

autoreplace: Needlepoint → Needlepernt

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{reading}'' Do you have problems opening up digital pictures of your grandkids or taking four consecutive steps? Then have we got a Compy for you!		'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{reading}'' Do you have problems opening up digital pictures of your grandkids or taking four consecutive steps? Then have we got a Compy for you!

-	''{Cut to a computer. It appears to have a [[~~Needlepoint~~]] screen. The border of the screen is stylized in a wood finish, making the computer similar to a framed needlepoint. "Grampy Aught-Six" appears in a fantasy-font.<!--Right term?--> There is a green power light on the bottom-left of the screen, and it has a stand similar to the [[Compy 386]].}''	+	''{Cut to a computer. It appears to have a [[Needlepernt\|needlepoint]] screen. The border of the screen is stylized in a wood finish, making the computer similar to a framed needlepoint. "Grampy Aught-Six" appears in a fantasy-font.<!--Right term?--> There is a green power light on the bottom-left of the screen, and it has a stand similar to the [[Compy 386]].}''

	'''STRONG BAD:''' The Grampy Aught-Six utilizes easy to read 400-point type!		'''STRONG BAD:''' The Grampy Aught-Six utilizes easy to read 400-point type!

Stux: /* Fun Facts */ use wp template and minor grammar fixes

Stux — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:14:26 GMT

Fun Facts: use wp template and minor grammar fixes

Stux: I believe that McCafé is far better known than SAM Coupé. The point of the accented name is to fancify an otherwise ordinary product. We can discuss in talk too. (revert revision 814119; )

Stux — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:59:26 GMT

I believe that McCafé is far better known than SAM Coupé. The point of the accented name is to fancify an otherwise ordinary product. We can discuss in talk too. (revert revision 814119; )

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	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on [[Wikipedia: UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC]], the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.		* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on [[Wikipedia: UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC]], the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.
	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' [[Wikipedia: Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security]] (the highest level of which is red).		*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' [[Wikipedia: Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security]] (the highest level of which is red).
-	*The name "Compé" may be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:SAM Coupé\|SAM Coupé]] line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.	+	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its [[Wikipedia:McCafé\|McCafé]]. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".
		+	**It may also be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:SAM Coupé\|SAM Coupé]] line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.
	*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by [[Wikipedia:Moe Howard\|Moe]] of [[The Three Stooges]].		*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by [[Wikipedia:Moe Howard\|Moe]] of [[The Three Stooges]].
	*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]], imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.		*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]], imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.

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	*{{wp\|Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly}} is a cafeteria chain.		*{{wp\|Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly}} is a cafeteria chain.
	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on the {{wp\|UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC}}, the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.		* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on the {{wp\|UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC}}, the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.
-	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' {{wp\|Homeland Security Advisory System\|~~levels of national security~~}} (the highest level of which is red).	+	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' {{wp\|Homeland Security Advisory System\|color-coded terrorism alert system}} (the highest level of which was red). It was introduced following the 9/11 attacks, but was abandoned in 2011, two years following this email.
	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its {{wp\|McCafé}}. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".		*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its {{wp\|McCafé}}. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".
	**It may also be a reference to the {{wp\|SAM Coupé}} line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.		**It may also be a reference to the {{wp\|SAM Coupé}} line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.

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	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on [[Wikipedia: UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC]], the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.		* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on [[Wikipedia: UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC]], the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.
	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' [[Wikipedia: Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security]] (the highest level of which is red).		*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' [[Wikipedia: Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security]] (the highest level of which is red).
-	*The name "Compé" may be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:SAM Coupé\|SAM Coupé]] line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.	+	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its [[Wikipedia:McCafé\|McCafé]]. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".
		+	**It may also be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:SAM Coupé\|SAM Coupé]] line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.
	*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by [[Wikipedia:Moe Howard\|Moe]] of [[The Three Stooges]].		*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by [[Wikipedia:Moe Howard\|Moe]] of [[The Three Stooges]].
	*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]], imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.		*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]], imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.

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	''{Zoom out to a full-body shot. A marching fanfare starts. Confetti shoots out from off-screen.}''		''{Zoom out to a full-body shot. A marching fanfare starts. Confetti shoots out from off-screen.}''

-	'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{singing and marching}'' There's no more time for expecta~~—~~	+	'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{singing and marching}'' There's no more time for expecta{{--}}

	''{Strong Bad pokes his head in.}''		''{Strong Bad pokes his head in.}''
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	''{Cut back to Strong Bad.}''		''{Cut back to Strong Bad.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' A new compy catalog is like Decemberween morning,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' A new compy catalog is like Decemberween morning,{{--}}

	''{A picture of a present pops up in a thought bubble above him.}''		''{A picture of a present pops up in a thought bubble above him.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~my birthday,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}my birthday,{{--}}

	''{A bazooka pops up beside it; in a separate thought bubble (as will the following thought bubbles)}''		''{A bazooka pops up beside it; in a separate thought bubble (as will the following thought bubbles)}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~a candy store,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}a candy store,{{--}}

	''{A [[SBLOUNSKCHED]] bar pops up.}''		''{A [[SBLOUNSKCHED]] bar pops up.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~and Strong Sad's funeral all wrapped up together in one piece of junk mail!	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}and Strong Sad's funeral all wrapped up together in one piece of junk mail!

	''{A party blower pops up next and blows. The clouds then make a pop sound and poof away.}''		''{A party blower pops up next and blows. The clouds then make a pop sound and poof away.}''
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	''{Strong Bad opens the catalog. Six laptops are on the first page, in various shades of tan. The text above the laptops reads "A rainbow of choices!" The text below it says "Fabulous flourescents!"}''<!--sic-->		''{Strong Bad opens the catalog. Six laptops are on the first page, in various shades of tan. The text above the laptops reads "A rainbow of choices!" The text below it says "Fabulous flourescents!"}''<!--sic-->

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Ooh, look at this new line of brightly colored Lappies! Neon Tan,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Ooh, look at this new line of brightly colored Lappies! Neon Tan,{{--}}

	''{A laptop of that color appears on the screen.}''		''{A laptop of that color appears on the screen.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~Gray Passion, Rodeo ''{pronounces like "ro-day-oh"}'' Beige, Italian Same, Glittery Taupe.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}Gray Passion, Rodeo ''{pronounces like "ro-day-oh"}'' Beige, Italian Same, Glittery Taupe.

	''{zoom out to a full body shot of Strong Bad.}''		''{zoom out to a full body shot of Strong Bad.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Seems like these are more for those stylish ladies and the rat-dogs they~~—~~ Wait. Did they just try to tell me ''same'' is a color?	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Seems like these are more for those stylish ladies and the rat-dogs they{{--}} Wait. Did they just try to tell me ''same'' is a color?

	''{Flips the page.}''		''{Flips the page.}''
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	''{Cut to a picture of a very large computer.}''		''{Cut to a picture of a very large computer.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' The roomy-vac is a computer for the entire household! Whoa! Comes with built-in printer,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' The roomy-vac is a computer for the entire household! Whoa! Comes with built-in printer,{{--}}

	''{Cut to a zoom-in of a built-in printer with paper feeding out of it. The text "Built-in!" flashes.}''		''{Cut to a zoom-in of a built-in printer with paper feeding out of it. The text "Built-in!" flashes.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~eight-inch monitor,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}eight-inch monitor,{{--}}

	''{Cut to a small monitor with a keyboard in front of it still built into the large computer. The text "Eight-in!" flashes.}''		''{Cut to a small monitor with a keyboard in front of it still built into the large computer. The text "Eight-in!" flashes.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath!	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath!

	''{A family appears in front of the computer.}''		''{A family appears in front of the computer.}''
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	''{As Strong Bad speaks, the letters "Dear Oldie," appear on the screen two letters at a time, scrolling with a clang sound.}''		''{As Strong Bad speaks, the letters "Dear Oldie," appear on the screen two letters at a time, scrolling with a clang sound.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Turning even the shortest email into an unforgettable all-day affair! And you'll never lose track of our new~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Turning even the shortest email into an unforgettable all-day affair! And you'll never lose track of our new{{--}}

	''{A very large arrow-shaped cursor appears on the screen.}		''{A very large arrow-shaped cursor appears on the screen.}

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~meat-loaf sized cursor.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}meat-loaf sized cursor.

	''{The cursor transforms into a pixelly meat loaf.}''		''{The cursor transforms into a pixelly meat loaf.}''
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	''{Cut to a mouse.}''		''{Cut to a mouse.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Optional mouse, that is an~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Optional mouse, that is an{{--}}

	''{The mouse transforms into an ''actual'' mouse.}''		''{The mouse transforms into an ''actual'' mouse.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~''actual'' mouse that will pre-chew your food for you, sold separately. ''{cut back to the Grampy Aught-Six}'' The Grampy Aught-Six.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}''actual'' mouse that will pre-chew your food for you, sold separately. ''{cut back to the Grampy Aught-Six}'' The Grampy Aught-Six.

	''{Zoom out to Strong Bad.}''		''{Zoom out to Strong Bad.}''
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	''{Further zoom on the Compé in the catalog. As Strong Bad talks, the camera goes across the top of the computer, starting at the right side and moving left. The screen is now blue, but no content is seen.}''		''{Further zoom on the Compé in the catalog. As Strong Bad talks, the camera goes across the top of the computer, starting at the right side and moving left. The screen is now blue, but no content is seen.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' The Compy Compé delivers European-sounding flair,~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' The Compy Compé delivers European-sounding flair,{{--}}

	''{Europe flies on the screen with the text "FLAIR" in it. There is then a popping sound and it reveals the computer again. It is now revealed that "compé" is on the screen.}''		''{Europe flies on the screen with the text "FLAIR" in it. There is then a popping sound and it reveals the computer again. It is now revealed that "compé" is on the screen.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' ~~—~~with southeast-Asian-sounding prices.	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}with southeast-Asian-sounding prices.

	''{Southeast Asia flies in with a dollar sign in it.}''		''{Southeast Asia flies in with a dollar sign in it.}''
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	</blockquote>		</blockquote>

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' What the~~—~~''{screams and stammers with frustration, accompanied by an increasingly loud buzzing sound}''	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' What the{{--}}''{screams and stammers with frustration, accompanied by an increasingly loud buzzing sound}''

	''{The computer laughs, and the words "i joké" appear on-screen, in the same manner as before. "i jo" appears in gold in the same way as earlier, and "ké" appears in silver as earlier. This time the logo slowly pops-in and fades-out. This continues as Strong Bad talks.}''		''{The computer laughs, and the words "i joké" appear on-screen, in the same manner as before. "i jo" appears in gold in the same way as earlier, and "ké" appears in silver as earlier. This time the logo slowly pops-in and fades-out. This continues as Strong Bad talks.}''

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
	*The [[Compé]]'s error message, "Fragrant System Error. Your brand new computer is bloke." is an example of R/L confusion that often characterizes [[Engrish]].		*The [[Compé]]'s error message, "Fragrant System Error. Your brand new computer is bloke." is an example of R/L confusion that often characterizes [[Engrish]].
-	*Strong Bad's remark about the Compé being delivered with "southeast-Asian-sounding prices" is a reference to the relatively low market cost of goods exported from southeast-Asian countries such as ~~[[Wikipedia:Indonesia~~\|Indonesia]] because of the cheaper labor offered there.	+	*Strong Bad's remark about the Compé being delivered with "southeast-Asian-sounding prices" is a reference to the relatively low market cost of goods exported from southeast-Asian countries such as {{wp\|Indonesia}} because of the cheaper labor offered there.

	=== Trivia ===		=== Trivia ===
	*The [[FeedBurner Page#Short - Compy Catalog\|RSS description]] of this toon reads "Unsolicited mail order catalogs are the best way to do ANYTHING."		*The [[FeedBurner Page#Short - Compy Catalog\|RSS description]] of this toon reads "Unsolicited mail order catalogs are the best way to do ANYTHING."
	*The description for the [[YouTube]] version reads: "The 2009 Compy new products catalog has finally arrived!"		*The description for the [[YouTube]] version reads: "The 2009 Compy new products catalog has finally arrived!"
-	*80,000 pennies is 800 ~~[[Wikipedia:~~United States dollar~~\|United States Dollars]]~~.<!--Please do not remove this. It has been stated on the talk page that some people don't know US currency as well as others. Please leave this fact as is and do not remove it.-->	+	*80,000 pennies is 800 {{wp\|United States dollar}}s.<!--Please do not remove this. It has been stated on the talk page that some people don't know US currency as well as others. Please leave this fact as is and do not remove it.-->
	**Eighty thousand pennies would also weigh roughly 450 pounds (204.12 kg).		**Eighty thousand pennies would also weigh roughly 450 pounds (204.12 kg).
	**Shipping 450 pounds (204.12 kg) of pennies would cost approximately 320 US Dollars postage.		**Shipping 450 pounds (204.12 kg) of pennies would cost approximately 320 US Dollars postage.
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	[[File:mailman_compare.png\|thumb\|Poopsmith dressed as the Postman.]]		[[File:mailman_compare.png\|thumb\|Poopsmith dressed as the Postman.]]
	*The Poopsmith is dressed as the Postman from [[The Legend of Zelda]] series, except with images of The Cheat on the hat and belt, instead of a bunny head.		*The Poopsmith is dressed as the Postman from [[The Legend of Zelda]] series, except with images of The Cheat on the hat and belt, instead of a bunny head.
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:~~Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly]] is a cafeteria chain.	+	*{{wp\|Piccadilly Cafeterias\|Piccadilly}} is a cafeteria chain.
-	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on ~~[[Wikipedia:~~ UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC]], the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.	+	* The Roomy-Vac is a take off on the {{wp\|UNIVAC I\|UNIVAC}}, the first commercial computer. Early computers would usually occupy entire rooms or even buildings.
-	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' ~~[[Wikipedia:~~ Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security]] (the highest level of which is red).	+	*The current tech support smugness level is a reference to the United States' {{wp\|Homeland Security Advisory System\|levels of national security}} (the highest level of which is red).
-	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its ~~[[Wikipedia:McCafé~~\|McCafé]]. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".	+	*The name "Compé" reflects a then-recent [[McDonald's]] ad campaign for its {{wp\|McCafé}}. In the ads, every noun is accented like the word "café".
-	**It may also be a reference to the ~~[[Wikipedia:SAM Coupé~~\|SAM Coupé]] line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.	+	**It may also be a reference to the {{wp\|SAM Coupé}} line of European computers by Miles Gordon Technology.
-	*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Moe Howard\|Moe]] of [[The Three Stooges]].	+	*Strong Bad's exclamation of "Oh, a wise guy, eh?" is a catchphrase frequently used by {{wp\|Moe Howard\|Moe}} of [[The Three Stooges]].
-	*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:~~The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]], imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.	+	*The Compé's sigh upon booting up may be a reference to {{wp\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)\|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy}}, imitating the doors on the Heart of Gold.

	==External Links==		==External Links==