Block
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[[Image:block_computer.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block]] | [[Image:block_computer.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block]] | ||
| - | '''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has a screen like the [[Compy 386]] and scrolling horizontal lines like the [[Tandy 400]]. The screen [[Fonts|font]] is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems. | + | '''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has been seen only in the email [[other days]]. It has a screen like the [[Compy 386]] and scrolling horizontal lines like the [[Tandy 400]]. The screen [[Fonts|font]] is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems. |
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==Programs== | ==Programs== | ||
*'''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email. | *'''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email. | ||
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==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 18 May 2006
Block is the computer Strong Bad uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has been seen only in the email other days. It has a screen like the Compy 386 and scrolling horizontal lines like the Tandy 400. The screen font is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems.
Programs
- polish_email.exe - This checks Eastern European email.
Fun Facts
- The term "Block" is probably a reference to Poland (and most of Eastern Europe) once being part of the "Soviet Bloc".
