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[[Image:tapelegtwo.png|thumb|Strong Bad shows some leg — tape-leg, that is.]]
[[Image:tapelegtwo.png|thumb|Strong Bad shows some leg — tape-leg, that is.]]
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{{about|running gag}} {{foremail|tape-leg}}
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'''Tape-leg''' is a recurring inside joke that originated from the appropriately named email [[tape-leg]]. A fan named Nicolas asked [[Strong Bad]] if his leg was made out of tape, and Strong Bad uncharacteristically dismisses the irreverent question quickly. This email is considered by some to be one of the worst [[Strong Bad Email|emails]] ever, but Strong Bad insists that "the tape-leg is cool." Interestingly, in the email [[halloweener]], duct tape was wrapped around Homestar's legs as part of Strong Bad's demonstration on how to make a Halloween costume of himself.
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Since the release of the notorious [[Strong Bad Email]], '''[[tape-leg]]''' has developed into its own recurring inside joke. In the email, a fan named Nicolas asks [[Strong Bad]] if his leg is made out of tape, and Strong Bad uncharacteristically dismisses the irreverent question quickly. The email is considered by some to be one of the worst ever, but Strong Bad insists that "the tape-leg is cool." Interestingly, in the email [[halloweener]], duct tape was wrapped around Homestar's legs as part of Strong Bad's demonstration on how to make a Halloween costume of himself.
== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
*Email [[tape-leg]] — The infamous reference premieres courtesy of a piece of tape on Strong Bad's shoe.
*Email [[tape-leg]] — The infamous reference premieres courtesy of a piece of tape on Strong Bad's shoe.
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*Email [[spring cleaning]] — Immediately followed tape-leg, an emailer named Sue claims the "last email" was pathetic. This is probably referring to tape-leg, but it is not certain exactly when Sue sent the email. Either way, Strong Bad promptly [[DELETED|deletes]] the email.
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*Email [[spring cleaning]] — Immediately following tape-leg, an emailer named Sue derides the "last email" as pathetic. This is probably referring to tape-leg, but it is not certain exactly when Sue sent the email. Either way, Strong Bad promptly [[DELETED|deletes]] the email.
*Email [[50 emails]] — Strong Bad declares his favorite leg is either the Great Leg, the Leg of Hope, or perhaps even Tape-Leg.
*Email [[50 emails]] — Strong Bad declares his favorite leg is either the Great Leg, the Leg of Hope, or perhaps even Tape-Leg.
*[[The System is Down]] — [[Homestar]] mocks the tape-leg email while Strong Bad staunchly defends it.
*[[The System is Down]] — [[Homestar]] mocks the tape-leg email while Strong Bad staunchly defends it.
*Email [[personal favorites]] — One of Strong Bad's favorite emails is the fictional "tape-leg 2", in which Nicolas asks once again if Strong Bad's legs are made of tape.
*Email [[personal favorites]] — One of Strong Bad's favorite emails is the fictional "tape-leg 2", in which Nicolas asks once again if Strong Bad's legs are made of tape.
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*Email [[do over]] ([[do over#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — [[Matt]] and [[Mike]] consider doing over "tape-leg", then decide it is "off-limits".
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*Email [[do over]] ([[do over#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — [[Matt]] and [[Mike]] consider doing over "tape-leg", then decide it is "off limits".
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*The [[Store CD/DVDs#dvd sbemails' 50 greatest hits|advertisement]] for the [[SBEmails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]] advertises that "tape-leg" is not included.
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*The [[Store CD/DVDs#dvd sbemails' 50 greatest hits|advertisement]] for the [[SBEmails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]] touts that "tape-leg" is not included.
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**During the introduction to the DVD, it is claimed that the DVD cleans away "caked-on tapeleg".
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**During the introduction to the DVD, the announcer claims that the DVD cleans away "caked-on tapeleg".
*[[79 Seconds Left]] — Homestar says that Strong Bad's tape leg and his [[cow lamp]] had a [[Babies|baby]] in his [[brain]] to form the "Cow Leg" idea he just had.
*[[79 Seconds Left]] — Homestar says that Strong Bad's tape leg and his [[cow lamp]] had a [[Babies|baby]] in his [[brain]] to form the "Cow Leg" idea he just had.
[[Category:Strong Bad Email running gags]]
[[Category:Strong Bad Email running gags]]

Revision as of 20:55, 10 December 2019

Strong Bad shows some leg — tape-leg, that is.
This article is about the running gag. For the Strong Bad Email, see tape-leg.

Since the release of the notorious Strong Bad Email, tape-leg has developed into its own recurring inside joke. In the email, a fan named Nicolas asks Strong Bad if his leg is made out of tape, and Strong Bad uncharacteristically dismisses the irreverent question quickly. The email is considered by some to be one of the worst ever, but Strong Bad insists that "the tape-leg is cool." Interestingly, in the email halloweener, duct tape was wrapped around Homestar's legs as part of Strong Bad's demonstration on how to make a Halloween costume of himself.

Appearances

  • Email tape-leg — The infamous reference premieres courtesy of a piece of tape on Strong Bad's shoe.
  • Email spring cleaning — Immediately following tape-leg, an emailer named Sue derides the "last email" as pathetic. This is probably referring to tape-leg, but it is not certain exactly when Sue sent the email. Either way, Strong Bad promptly deletes the email.
  • Email 50 emails — Strong Bad declares his favorite leg is either the Great Leg, the Leg of Hope, or perhaps even Tape-Leg.
  • The System is DownHomestar mocks the tape-leg email while Strong Bad staunchly defends it.
  • Email personal favorites — One of Strong Bad's favorite emails is the fictional "tape-leg 2", in which Nicolas asks once again if Strong Bad's legs are made of tape.
  • Email do over (DVD commentary) — Matt and Mike consider doing over "tape-leg", then decide it is "off limits".
  • The advertisement for the SBEmails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD touts that "tape-leg" is not included.
    • During the introduction to the DVD, the announcer claims that the DVD cleans away "caked-on tapeleg".
  • 79 Seconds Left — Homestar says that Strong Bad's tape leg and his cow lamp had a baby in his brain to form the "Cow Leg" idea he just had.
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