Monosodium Dreams
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| - | + | '''{{w|Monosodium glutamate|Monosodium}} Dreams''', [[The Cheat]]'s second computer, debuted on July 10, 2006 in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[redesign]]. Much like its predecessor, [[Tangerine Dreams]], it is modeled after an iMac {{--}} in this case, Apple's {{wp|iMac G5}} or {{w|IMac_(Intel-based)#Polycarbonate_(2006)|polycarbonate Intel iMacs}} {{--}} albeit with minor design alterations such as the [[Tandy 400|Tandy]] logo. [[Mike Chapman]] came up with the name on the fly during [[redesign#Commentary Transcript|the commentary for redesign]]. Much like Tangerine Dreams, it has never been referred to by name within the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work proper. | |
| - | + | [[Strong Bad]], in keeping with [[Strong Bad's Technology|his penchant for out-of-date technology]], is unimpressed by the new machine. He mistakes the all-in-one LCD design for a {{w|Cathode-ray tube|CRT}} monitor with the rear removed, as well as calling the {{w|Apple Wireless Mouse|wireless mouse}} a "plastic bar of soap". | |
| - | + | Monosodium Dreams' final appearance was in 2014; as of 2018, it has been replaced by [[The Cheat's iMac (2018)|a new iMac]]. | |
| - | + | == Comparison with iMac == | |
| - | + | The {{wp|operating system}} appears to be based on {{w|Mac OS X Tiger}}, released during the G5's lifetime. The [[font]] used for the menu bar is {{w|Chicago (typeface)|Chicago}}; though not {{w|Fonts on Macintosh|the font used on Tiger}}, Chicago had been the default on some {{w|System 7|older Macintosh systems}}. The webcam is circular rather than square. | |
| + | [[File:Cheat emails.png|thumb|He checks real emails from the net]] | ||
| + | The lack of information on the menu bar and atop the windows that have been seen show a much simplified menu bar (in [[web comics]], the email client displays "Email" rather than "View" on the Finder menu bar): | ||
| - | <span style="font-family:Arial; border:1px solid #000; background-color:#CCC; padding:5px;">'''File''' '''View''' '''Edit''' '''Window''' '''[[Style]]'''</span> | + | <span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; border:1px solid #000; background-color:#CCC; padding:5px;">'''File''' '''View''' '''Edit''' '''Window''' '''[[Style]]'''</span> |
| - | Mac OS X Tiger's Finder Menu Bar: | + | By comparison, Mac OS X Tiger's Finder Menu Bar has several additional elements, items in a different order, and a lighter gradient: |
| - | <span style="font-family:Arial; border:1px solid #000; background-color:#99CCFF; padding:5px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;font-size:smaller">'''( | + | <span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; border:1px solid #000; background-color:#99CCFF; padding:5px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;font-size:smaller">'''(Apple)'''</span> '''Finder''' '''File''' '''Edit''' '''View''' '''Go''' '''Window''' '''Help''' <span style="color:#0000FF;font-size:smaller">'''(spotlight)'''</span></span> |
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*[[Trudgemank]] | *[[Trudgemank]] | ||
*[[Where U Goin' 2?]] | *[[Where U Goin' 2?]] | ||
| + | *[[Fish Eye Lens]] (Easter egg) | ||
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[[Category:Computers]] | [[Category:Computers]] | ||
Current revision as of 16:35, 25 April 2023
Monosodium Dreams, The Cheat's second computer, debuted on July 10, 2006 in the Strong Bad Email redesign. Much like its predecessor, Tangerine Dreams, it is modeled after an iMac — in this case, Apple's iMac G5 or polycarbonate Intel iMacs — albeit with minor design alterations such as the Tandy logo. Mike Chapman came up with the name on the fly during the commentary for redesign. Much like Tangerine Dreams, it has never been referred to by name within the Homestar Runner body of work proper.
Strong Bad, in keeping with his penchant for out-of-date technology, is unimpressed by the new machine. He mistakes the all-in-one LCD design for a CRT monitor with the rear removed, as well as calling the wireless mouse a "plastic bar of soap".
Monosodium Dreams' final appearance was in 2014; as of 2018, it has been replaced by a new iMac.
[edit] Comparison with iMac
The operating system appears to be based on Mac OS X Tiger, released during the G5's lifetime. The font used for the menu bar is Chicago; though not the font used on Tiger, Chicago had been the default on some older Macintosh systems. The webcam is circular rather than square.
The lack of information on the menu bar and atop the windows that have been seen show a much simplified menu bar (in web comics, the email client displays "Email" rather than "View" on the Finder menu bar):
File View Edit Window Style
By comparison, Mac OS X Tiger's Finder Menu Bar has several additional elements, items in a different order, and a lighter gradient:
(Apple) Finder File Edit View Go Window Help (spotlight)
[edit] Appearances
- Debut: Email redesign
- Email web comics
- Rap Song
- Trudgemank
- Where U Goin' 2?
- Fish Eye Lens (Easter egg)
| The Cheat's computers |
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| Tangerine Dreams (2002–2004) · Monosodium Dreams (2006–2014) · Intel-based iMac (2018–) |
