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| - | In most [[Videlectrix]] games, '''"Mans"''' is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In [[Rabbit Algebra]], however, 2x=6 is displayed.) This is also a reference to bad translations (see [[Deliberately Poor English]]). | + | In most [[Videlectrix]] games, '''"Mans"''' is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In [[Rabbit Algebra]], however, 2x=6 is displayed. In this equation, x=3.) This is also a reference to bad translations (see [[Deliberately Poor English]]). |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 23 June 2008
I got three mans!
In most Videlectrix games, "Mans" is used in lieu of "Lives" or "Men". While "lives" is the typical industry standard for gaming, some companies/games have been known to use "Men". In previews for Homestar Runner-related games or any other situation where the number of mans won't change, "3 mans" is normally displayed. (In Rabbit Algebra, however, 2x=6 is displayed. In this equation, x=3.) This is also a reference to bad translations (see Deliberately Poor English).
Appearances
- Debut: TROGDOR!
- Stinkoman 20X6
- Awexome Cross
- Secret Collect.
- Rabbit Algebra
- Pigs on Head (version in 2 emails)
