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The Knights Who Say Ni: /* Inside References */ oh, just nothing

The Knights Who Say Ni — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:58:45 GMT

Inside References: oh, just nothing

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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
	*This is another instance in which [[Strong Bad Wearing a Shirt\|Strong Bad wears a shirt]] (the flight attendant's uniform).		*This is another instance in which [[Strong Bad Wearing a Shirt\|Strong Bad wears a shirt]] (the flight attendant's uniform).
		+	*Strong Bad invites the viewer to "familiarize [[your bad self]] with the following safety precautions".
	*The name of the [[YouTube]] account used to upload this video, [http://www.youtube.com/sportsinterviewa sportsinterviewa], is a reference to [[Lem Sportsinterviews]].		*The name of the [[YouTube]] account used to upload this video, [http://www.youtube.com/sportsinterviewa sportsinterviewa], is a reference to [[Lem Sportsinterviews]].
	*The Baba Jaga's leaving comment, "She Gone!", was also used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]].		*The Baba Jaga's leaving comment, "She Gone!", was also used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]].

Bleu Ninja: /* Fun Facts */ Rewrite weird tense of "Fast Forward" section. Move image up so it doesn't clip outside of "Fun Facts".

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:40:52 GMT

Fun Facts: Rewrite weird tense of "Fast Forward" section. Move image up so it doesn't clip outside of "Fun Facts".

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
		+	[[Image:Gameplay Footage.png\|thumb\|"This is the best game I've never played!"]]
	*[[Wikipedia:George Jetson\|George Jetson]] is the father on the animated series ''[[Wikipedia:The Jetsons\|The Jetsons]]''.		*[[Wikipedia:George Jetson\|George Jetson]] is the father on the animated series ''[[Wikipedia:The Jetsons\|The Jetsons]]''.
	*Among many other references to the [[Nintendo]] [[Wikipedia:Wii\|Wii]] and its ubiquitous safety warnings:		*Among many other references to the [[Nintendo]] [[Wikipedia:Wii\|Wii]] and its ubiquitous safety warnings:
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	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===
-	~~[[Image:Gameplay Footage.png\|thumb\|"~~This is the ~~best game I~~'~~ve never played!"]]~~	+	*This was the first teaser for ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]]'', co-produced by [[Telltale Games]]. ''SBCG4AP'' was [https://web.archive.org/web/20120304080437/http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 officially announced] days later on April 10 (followed shortly by [[SBCG4AP Advertisement\|an advertisement]] and [[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer\|a trailer]]).
-	*It is later revealed that [[Telltale Games]] and [[The Brothers Chaps]] were both creating [[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]], ~~a game to be released as PC and Wii software. "Strong Bad Gameways" can also be viewed at~~ Telltale Games' ~~page for~~ SBCG4AP. The "Actual Gameplay Footage" seen in this video is in fact ''~~actual~~'' ~~gameplay footage from that game~~, ~~except that~~ Game ~~Overs are impossible and there is no~~ score counter in the ~~real game~~.	+	**The "Actual Gameplay Footage" seen in this video is in fact actual in-engine footage from ''SBCG4AP''; however, the game does not include "Game Over" fail states nor a score counter (though a similar "Awesomeness Meter" was implemented, it does not appear in the UI as this score counter does).

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

Jeffjman: adds important fact that makes it an explanation in the first place

Jeffjman — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:33:27 GMT

adds important fact that makes it an explanation in the first place

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]], better known as Baba Yaga, is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore. She flies around on a mortar and pestle, and lives in a chicken-legged hut in the woods.	+	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]], better known as Baba Yaga, is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore. She flies around on a mortar and pestle, and lives in a chicken-legged hut in the woods. Rather than seeking out her prey, she merely eats people who happen upon her hut.
	*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.		*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.
	*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.		*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.

108.5.55.76: /* Explanations */

108.5.55.76 — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:10:47 GMT

Explanations

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]], better known as Baba Yaga, is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore. ~~While this toon suggests she kidnaps children~~, ~~this is not the case~~ in the ~~myths, where she prefers to cook and eat anyone who happens upon her~~.	+	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]], better known as Baba Yaga, is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore. She flies around on a mortar and pestle, and lives in a chicken-legged hut in the woods.
	*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.		*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.
	*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.		*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.

68.252.5.237: /* Transcript */

68.252.5.237 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:55:13 GMT

Transcript

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, man. This is the best game I've never played!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, man. This is the best game I've never played!

-	''{Cut to a closeup of the game on the TV. In the game, a 3D Strong Bad is standing at The Stick and looking around. The score is -1000 and the text "Actual Gameplay Footage" flashes over the screen. A Wii remote appears onscreen with the flashing text "Do something!" The Strong Bad ~~sprite~~ puts his hands together, scratches himself and shrugs, and the text "Nevermind." appears next to the Wii remote. The Strong Bad sprite hangs his head and walks away, and the text "Game Over" fills the screen.}''	+	''{Cut to a closeup of the game on the TV. In the game, a 3D Strong Bad is standing at The Stick and looking around. The score is -1000 and the text "Actual Gameplay Footage" flashes over the screen. A Wii remote appears onscreen with the flashing text "Do something!" The 3D Strong Bad puts his hands together, scratches himself and shrugs, and the text "Nevermind." appears next to the Wii remote. The Strong Bad sprite hangs his head and walks away, and the text "Game Over" fills the screen.}''

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

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: Easter Egg(s) → Easter egg(s)

The Cheatbot — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:22:26 GMT

autoreplace: Easter Egg(s) → Easter egg(s)

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	**The safety device on the remote is a reference to the [[Wikipedia: Wii Remote Jacket\|Wii Remote Jacket]], designed to increase grip.		**The safety device on the remote is a reference to the [[Wikipedia: Wii Remote Jacket\|Wii Remote Jacket]], designed to increase grip.
	*The mention of "fruitèd plains", as well as the red-white-and-blue-striped clouds in the scene, is a reference to the song "[[Wikipedia:America the Beautiful\|America the Beautiful]]".		*The mention of "fruitèd plains", as well as the red-white-and-blue-striped clouds in the scene, is a reference to the song "[[Wikipedia:America the Beautiful\|America the Beautiful]]".
-	*Strong Bad walking away and getting a Game Over when the player apparently does nothing could be a reference to a similar Easter ~~Egg~~ in [[Wikipedia:Sonic CD\|Sonic CD]].	+	*Strong Bad walking away and getting a Game Over when the player apparently does nothing could be a reference to a similar Easter egg in [[Wikipedia:Sonic CD\|Sonic CD]].

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===

Elcool: fix link

Elcool — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:18:30 GMT

fix link

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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
-	*This is another instance in which [[Strong Bad Wearing A Shirt\|Strong Bad wears a shirt]] (the flight attendant's uniform).	+	*This is another instance in which [[Strong Bad Wearing a Shirt\|Strong Bad wears a shirt]] (the flight attendant's uniform).
	*The name of the [[YouTube]] account used to upload this video, [http://www.youtube.com/sportsinterviewa sportsinterviewa], is a reference to [[Lem Sportsinterviews]].		*The name of the [[YouTube]] account used to upload this video, [http://www.youtube.com/sportsinterviewa sportsinterviewa], is a reference to [[Lem Sportsinterviews]].
	*The Baba Jaga's leaving comment, "She Gone!", was also used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]].		*The Baba Jaga's leaving comment, "She Gone!", was also used in [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]].

174.52.25.21: /* Transcript */

174.52.25.21 — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:34:16 GMT

Transcript

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, man. This is the best game I've never played!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, man. This is the best game I've never played!

-	''{Cut to a closeup of the game on the TV. In the game, a 3D Strong Bad is standing at The Stick and looking around. The score is -1000 and the text "Actual Gameplay Footage" flashes over the screen. A Wii remote appears onscreen with the flashing text "Do something!" The Strong Bad sprite scratches himself and shrugs, and the text "Nevermind." appears next to the Wii remote. The Strong Bad sprite hangs his head and walks away, and the text "Game Over" fills the screen.}''	+	''{Cut to a closeup of the game on the TV. In the game, a 3D Strong Bad is standing at The Stick and looking around. The score is -1000 and the text "Actual Gameplay Footage" flashes over the screen. A Wii remote appears onscreen with the flashing text "Do something!" The Strong Bad sprite puts his hands together, scratches himself and shrugs, and the text "Nevermind." appears next to the Wii remote. The Strong Bad sprite hangs his head and walks away, and the text "Game Over" fills the screen.}''

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

Octan: In case anyone doesn't know what "contents may have shifted" means

Octan — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:16:22 GMT

In case anyone doesn't know what "contents may have shifted" means

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	*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.		*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.
	**The wiggle and waggle refers to [[Wikipedia: turbulence\|turbulence]].		**The wiggle and waggle refers to [[Wikipedia: turbulence\|turbulence]].
		+	**Strong Sad's comment refers to the warning after arrival that the contents of the overhead bins may have shifted, meaning that some of the bags might be leaning against the doors and could fall onto unaware passengers when the bins are opened.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

100.1.242.88: /* Explanations */

100.1.242.88 — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 01:27:35 GMT

Explanations

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]] is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore.	+	*[[Wikipedia:Baba Yaga\|Baba Jaga]], better known as Baba Yaga, is a witch appearing in Slavic folklore. While this toon suggests she kidnaps children, this is not the case in the myths, where she prefers to cook and eat anyone who happens upon her.
	*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.		*The phrase ''[[wikipedia:Marine debris\|flotsam and jetsam]]'' describes discarded odds and ends or any objects found floating or washed ashore.
	*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.		*This safety demonstration partially resembles those done prior to the takeoff of an airplane.