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== Questions ==
== Questions ==
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===Personal Questions===
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===HRWiki-related Questions===
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*What were the circumstances of your finding the wiki? Specifically, when, where, why, and how. How much of it did you browse at the time, and what was your reaction then?
*What were the circumstances of your finding the wiki? Specifically, when, where, why, and how. How much of it did you browse at the time, and what was your reaction then?
*Do you ever edit the wiki?
*Do you ever edit the wiki?
*Do you ever include elements into the toons based on confusion or misunderstanding at the wiki?
*Do you ever include elements into the toons based on confusion or misunderstanding at the wiki?
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**Have you ever purposefully used the [[Quote of the Week]] or [[Sketchbook]] to resolve transcription questions for us?
*Do you ever use the wiki Fun Facts to debug new programs or features on the site?
*Do you ever use the wiki Fun Facts to debug new programs or features on the site?
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*Have you ever purposefully used the [[Quote of the Week]] or [[Sketchbook]] to solve transcription questions for us?
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*When did you produce [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2]]? Did you make a new installment after you saw our [[HRWiki:Featured article for 2008, week 9|featured article]] on the main page or perhaps earlier while browsing our [[HRWiki:Featured Article Selection#HRWiki:Featured article for 2008, week 9 (Feb 25-Mar 2)|selection process]]{{--}}or was it just a huge coincidence that the first time we showcased an answering machine was the day before you released a new version of this rare feature?
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*Have you ever used the forum to find ideas for [[Halloween costumes]]?
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===Personal Information===
*When is [[Missy Palmer|Missy]]'s birthday?
*When is [[Missy Palmer|Missy]]'s birthday?
*Is Missy's full name now Melissa Palmer-Chapman?
*Is Missy's full name now Melissa Palmer-Chapman?
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*What day did you write the [[Original Book]]?
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*On what date was the [[Original Book]] written?
*Are either of you [[Left Handedness|left-handed]]?
*Are either of you [[Left Handedness|left-handed]]?
===Thought-process Questions===
===Thought-process Questions===
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*Why label ''HyperBlade'' "Hypou Blade", on the [[Floppy Disk Container#hypou_blade|Floppy Disk Container]]?
*Why label ''HyperBlade'' "Hypou Blade", on the [[Floppy Disk Container#hypou_blade|Floppy Disk Container]]?
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*Was the [[Everybody to the Limit]] tune based off of "Oops Upside Your Head" by {{w|The Gap Band}}?
 
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*Were you watching ''Family Guy'' the night you made [[do over]]?
 
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*Is 20X6 inspired by 20XX from ''Mega Man'', 20X5 from ''Metroid'', or just the general concept of X replacing a date?
 
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*Was the word choice "Bedazzle" in [[Decemberween Short Shorts]] an intentional reference to the Bedazzler or just a coincidence?
 
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*Was [[Istanbul]] (in [[dangeresque 3]]) an intentional [[They Might Be Giants]] reference, or just a coincidence?
 
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*Is the ATM wearing a football helmet in [[Experimental Film]] supposed to be a reference to ''Commander Keen''?
 
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*Where does [[Wear a Bikini!]] come from?
 
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*Where do the names [[Jerome]], [[Kevin]], [[Dennis]], [[Debra]], and [[April Fool 2014|Joshy]] come from?
 
*Do you consider the Homestar and Marzipan/Homsar/Poopsmith previews ("Whatsit All About") in [[narrator]] to be one, two, or three movies?
*Do you consider the Homestar and Marzipan/Homsar/Poopsmith previews ("Whatsit All About") in [[narrator]] to be one, two, or three movies?
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*Was clicking on the word "abused" in [[privileges]] originally intended to be an Easter egg?
 
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*Was the light switch in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] ever intended to do anything?
 
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*Were the credits on [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ever supposed to be clickable?
 
*In [[caffeine]], why was Coach Z's line changed from "I'm just a crazy old man!" to "I'm just an old man!"?
*In [[caffeine]], why was Coach Z's line changed from "I'm just a crazy old man!" to "I'm just an old man!"?
*Why was the secret phrase in [[Homestar Talker]] replaced?
*Why was the secret phrase in [[Homestar Talker]] replaced?
*Is [[Marzipan]] a vegetarian, a vegan, or neither? (When she ate marshmallows in [[Date Nite]], was this an oversight, or did you intend for them to be vegetarian marshmallows?)
*Is [[Marzipan]] a vegetarian, a vegan, or neither? (When she ate marshmallows in [[Date Nite]], was this an oversight, or did you intend for them to be vegetarian marshmallows?)
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*What is the relationship between [[Videlectrix]], [[Boardelectrix]], and [[Kidelectrix]]?
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*What is the relationship, if any, between [[Videlectrix]], [[Boardelectrix]], and [[Kidelectrix]]?
*Did you always intend to properly resolve [[montage]] (in [[the paper]]) or did you write a proper resolution due to fan demand?
*Did you always intend to properly resolve [[montage]] (in [[the paper]]) or did you write a proper resolution due to fan demand?
*How come Strong Bad rarely shows his emotional features (e.g. he once looked worried in the beginning of [[retirement]])?
*How come Strong Bad rarely shows his emotional features (e.g. he once looked worried in the beginning of [[retirement]])?
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*Did you originally plan to release something on [[mile|June 3rd 2004]]?
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*Is [[mile|June 3rd 2004]] significant? Did you originally plan to release something on that date?
*What is the [[original|toothpick sculpture]] supposed to look like?
*What is the [[original|toothpick sculpture]] supposed to look like?
*In [[personal favorites]], did Coach Z's line "I'm a blade-man, man!" actually change from "I'm a white guy with a knife"?
*In [[personal favorites]], did Coach Z's line "I'm a blade-man, man!" actually change from "I'm a white guy with a knife"?
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*Was [[fan club]] a parody of the Homestar Runner fandom in particular, or just fandom in general?
*Was [[fan club]] a parody of the Homestar Runner fandom in particular, or just fandom in general?
*Is the "broken glass" song from [[licensed]] just a random song, or is it a parody of something (and if so, what)?
*Is the "broken glass" song from [[licensed]] just a random song, or is it a parody of something (and if so, what)?
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*When did you produce [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2]]? Did you make a new installment after you saw our [[HRWiki:Featured article for 2008, week 9|featured article]] on the main page or perhaps earlier while browsing our [[HRWiki:Featured Article Selection#HRWiki:Featured article for 2008, week 9 (Feb 25-Mar 2)|selection process]]{{--}}or was it just a huge coincidence that the first time we showcased an answering machine was the day before you released a new version of this rare feature?
 
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*Have you ever used the forum to find ideas for [[Halloween costumes]]?
 
*Why did [[The Poopsmith]] take a vow of silence?
*Why did [[The Poopsmith]] take a vow of silence?
*Whose [[Whatsit]] does the Poopsmith shovel?
*Whose [[Whatsit]] does the Poopsmith shovel?
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*Was [[Parsnips A-Plenty]] intended to be the [[Old-Timey]] version of [[The Reddest Radish]]?
*Was [[Parsnips A-Plenty]] intended to be the [[Old-Timey]] version of [[The Reddest Radish]]?
*What, if anything, happened [[sbemail 206|February 7, 2008]]?
*What, if anything, happened [[sbemail 206|February 7, 2008]]?
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====Potential Real-World References====
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*Was the [[Everybody to the Limit]] tune based off of "{{w|Oops Up Side Your Head}}" by {{w|The Gap Band}}?
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*Were you watching ''Family Guy'' the night you made [[do over]]?
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*Was the word choice "Bedazzle" in [[Decemberween Short Shorts]] an intentional reference to the Bedazzler or just a coincidence?
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*Is 20X6 inspired by 20XX from ''Mega Man'', 20X5 from ''Metroid'', or just the general concept of X replacing a date?
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*Was [[Istanbul]] (in [[dangeresque 3]]) an intentional [[They Might Be Giants]] {{w|Istanbul (Not Constantinople)|reference}}, or just a coincidence?
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*Is the ATM wearing a football helmet in [[Experimental Film]] supposed to be a reference to ''Commander Keen''?
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====Potential Inside Jokes====
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*Where does [[Wear a Bikini!]] come from?
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*What is the significance of the names [[Jerome]], [[Kevin]], [[Dennis]], [[Debra]], and [[April Fool 2014|Joshy]]?
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====Potential Easter Eggs====
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*Was clicking on the word "abused" in [[privileges]] originally intended to be an Easter egg?
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*Was the light switch in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] ever intended to do anything?
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*Were the credits on [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ever supposed to be clickable?
===Transcription Questions===
===Transcription Questions===
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*What is the true title of [[Where the Crap Are We?]] (the Macromedia Central toon)?
*What is the true title of [[Where the Crap Are We?]] (the Macromedia Central toon)?
*Why are [[Lappynapped!]] and [[Eggs (toon)|Eggs]] uncategorized on your site? What would their categories be (toon, short, etc.)?
*Why are [[Lappynapped!]] and [[Eggs (toon)|Eggs]] uncategorized on your site? What would their categories be (toon, short, etc.)?
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*Could you provide any precise dates for [[H*R.com updates 2000]]–[[H*R.com updates 2001|2001]]?
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*Could you provide any precise dates for [[H*R.com updates 2000]]{{-}}[[H*R.com updates 2001|2001]]?
*In the [[Sketchbook 2006#SK-2006-06-29|June 29, 2006 Sketchbook]], does Homestar's sole say "1-up" or "7-up"?
*In the [[Sketchbook 2006#SK-2006-06-29|June 29, 2006 Sketchbook]], does Homestar's sole say "1-up" or "7-up"?
*What does the "ds" on Homestar's cut-out stand for in [[keep cool]]?
*What does the "ds" on Homestar's cut-out stand for in [[keep cool]]?
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**Does Homsar say "chintzy" or "chipsy"?
**Does Homsar say "chintzy" or "chipsy"?
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===Identity Questions===
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===Character Identification===
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*Is [[Mr. Bossman]] supposed to be the [[Old-Timey]] version of [[Homsar]], or of someone else?
*Is [[Mr. Bossman]] supposed to be the [[Old-Timey]] version of [[Homsar]], or of someone else?
*The [[Saddy Dumpington]] entry in [[Strong Sad's Lament]] appears as though it could have been written by either Strong Sad or by Strong Bad (who had stolen Strong Sad's password). Which is it?
*The [[Saddy Dumpington]] entry in [[Strong Sad's Lament]] appears as though it could have been written by either Strong Sad or by Strong Bad (who had stolen Strong Sad's password). Which is it?
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*Why is the [[Tandy 400]]'s ghost broken in [[ghosts]], but non-broken in [[retirement]]?
*Why is the [[Tandy 400]]'s ghost broken in [[ghosts]], but non-broken in [[retirement]]?
*Why did Strong Bad only check a few emails on the [[Compé]] before abandoning it?
*Why did Strong Bad only check a few emails on the [[Compé]] before abandoning it?
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*Was [[Strong Sad]] really supposed to say "What?" in [[A Decemberween Pageant]], or did he just forget his line?
 
*Will there be an [[Everything Else]], Volume 4 (or later)?
*Will there be an [[Everything Else]], Volume 4 (or later)?
*Did [[Jonathan Howe]] help program the [[XML Sources|weeklies XML file]]?
*Did [[Jonathan Howe]] help program the [[XML Sources|weeklies XML file]]?
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*Was [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] really the first full-length toon?
*Was [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] really the first full-length toon?
*What happened to the [[Puppet Character Variations#Puppet Strong Bad|old Puppet Strong Bad]]?
*What happened to the [[Puppet Character Variations#Puppet Strong Bad|old Puppet Strong Bad]]?
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*Why has there been next to no information regarding [[Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer]] since its announcement?
==Answered Questions==
==Answered Questions==
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*''Was [[Quality Time with Cardboard Homestar]] intended to include references to the baby break?'' (The DVD commentary begins with Mike announcing that "Matt had a baby", which makes it very likely the references were intentional)
*''Was [[Quality Time with Cardboard Homestar]] intended to include references to the baby break?'' (The DVD commentary begins with Mike announcing that "Matt had a baby", which makes it very likely the references were intentional)
*''Why Sanka for the substance to "[[caffeine|caffeinate]]" Strong Sad when it's decaf?'' (According to the DVD commentary, Matt and Mike did not know when they wrote the email that Sanka was decaf coffee)
*''Why Sanka for the substance to "[[caffeine|caffeinate]]" Strong Sad when it's decaf?'' (According to the DVD commentary, Matt and Mike did not know when they wrote the email that Sanka was decaf coffee)
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*''Will the [[Kick The Cheat]]s ever be brought back?'' (After selling out in 2005, Kick The Cheat toys were brought back by popular demand through 2007. They have been referred to as "extinct" through the [[Store]] with no indication of being brought back a second time. As evidenced through [[@StrongBadActual|Twitter]] and [[@strongbadactual (Instagram)|Instagram]], Mike and Matt still have leftover spare voiceboxes; on rare occasions a remaining doll has been offered as a contest price or donation incentive.)
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*''Will the [[Kick The Cheat]]s ever be brought back?'' (Re-released by [[Fangamer]] in 2025.)
*''Do the [[Videlectrix Guys]] have names and, if so, what are they?'' (Conflicting answers are given in [[Eric Conveys an Emotion: The Interview]], [[8-Bit is Enough]], and [[Joystick Wagglin' with Videlectrix: Halloween Edition]].)
*''Do the [[Videlectrix Guys]] have names and, if so, what are they?'' (Conflicting answers are given in [[Eric Conveys an Emotion: The Interview]], [[8-Bit is Enough]], and [[Joystick Wagglin' with Videlectrix: Halloween Edition]].)
*''Will there be a second [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits|CD]]''? (See [[Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack]])
*''Will there be a second [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits|CD]]''? (See [[Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack]])
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*''When you record the audio for the cartoons, how much of it is improvised?'' (Answered in [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005]]; a fan asks if they record on paper first, and Mike replies, "No. We kinda just do it on the fly. We don't have time for that. When it's Sunday night at five in the afternoon we don't have time for storyboards.")
*''When you record the audio for the cartoons, how much of it is improvised?'' (Answered in [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005]]; a fan asks if they record on paper first, and Mike replies, "No. We kinda just do it on the fly. We don't have time for that. When it's Sunday night at five in the afternoon we don't have time for storyboards.")
*''Why hasn't Strong Bad used the [[Lappy 486]] to [[DELETED|delete]] an email?'' (Hasn't deleted an email on the site, but did so in the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]] intro menu and in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]])
*''Why hasn't Strong Bad used the [[Lappy 486]] to [[DELETED|delete]] an email?'' (Hasn't deleted an email on the site, but did so in the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]] intro menu and in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]])
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*''When is [[Craig Zobel]]'s birthday?'' (Answered in his {{w|Craig Zobel|Wikipedia article}}.)
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*''When is [[Craig Zobel]]'s birthday?'' (Answered in [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Craig_Zobel&oldid=804915532 this revision] of his {{w|Craig Zobel|Wikipedia article}}.)
*''Is [[Fan Costumes 2016]] categorized as a "big toon" unintentionally (did you mean to categorize [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]] as a big toon instead)?'' (Yes; this has since been fixed.)
*''Is [[Fan Costumes 2016]] categorized as a "big toon" unintentionally (did you mean to categorize [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]] as a big toon instead)?'' (Yes; this has since been fixed.)
*''Will [[Stinkoman 20X6]] ever be completed?'' ([[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10|Level 10]] was finally released on December 20, 2020.)
*''Will [[Stinkoman 20X6]] ever be completed?'' ([[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10|Level 10]] was finally released on December 20, 2020.)
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*''What is the true title of [[Eggs (toon)|Eggs]] (the unfinished Easter special)?'' (Since the [[post-Flash site update]], the names of toons are in the titles of their pages; the page for Eggs lists the toon's name as "eggs".)
*''What is the true title of [[Eggs (toon)|Eggs]] (the unfinished Easter special)?'' (Since the [[post-Flash site update]], the names of toons are in the titles of their pages; the page for Eggs lists the toon's name as "eggs".)
*''[[Caleb Rentpayer]]'s butler: "Tucksworth" or "Tuxworth"?'' (On {{prs|1599568422295470081|4|Dec|2022|full=1}}, his name was spelled as "Tuxworth" in a Tweet.)
*''[[Caleb Rentpayer]]'s butler: "Tucksworth" or "Tuxworth"?'' (On {{prs|1599568422295470081|4|Dec|2022|full=1}}, his name was spelled as "Tuxworth" in a Tweet.)
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*''Was [[Strong Sad]] really supposed to say "What?" in [[A Decemberween Pageant]], or did he just forget his line?'' (Matt asks this question in the [[A Decemberween Pageant#DVD Version|DVD commentary]], to which Mike says that he intended for it to be Strong Sad's line.)
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Often the Brothers Chaps will leave some curious questions unanswered in their toons. This page was created as a database for these circulating questions, as well as a place to gather questions to ask the Brothers Chaps, if you were to ever get the chance. They're also here in the hopes that a fellow user will have some inside info or firsthand knowledge, and can answer a few of them for us. To a lesser extent, there is also the hope that the Brothers Chaps might one day (or already have) stumbled upon this list, and perhaps feel inclined to answer them either in their toons or elsewhere. Feel free to add any questions that might be bugging you in the correct section. If you find that a question has already been answered, mention it on the bottom of this page, along with a reason and reference why/where it was answered.

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[edit] Questions

[edit] HRWiki-related Questions

  • What were the circumstances of your finding the wiki? Specifically, when, where, why, and how. How much of it did you browse at the time, and what was your reaction then?
  • Do you ever edit the wiki?
  • Do you ever include elements into the toons based on confusion or misunderstanding at the wiki?
  • Do you ever use the wiki Fun Facts to debug new programs or features on the site?
  • When did you produce Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2? Did you make a new installment after you saw our featured article on the main page or perhaps earlier while browsing our selection process—or was it just a huge coincidence that the first time we showcased an answering machine was the day before you released a new version of this rare feature?
  • Have you ever used the forum to find ideas for Halloween costumes?

[edit] Personal Information

  • When is Missy's birthday?
  • Is Missy's full name now Melissa Palmer-Chapman?
  • On what date was the Original Book written?
  • Are either of you left-handed?

[edit] Thought-process Questions

[edit] Potential Real-World References

[edit] Potential Inside Jokes

[edit] Potential Easter Eggs

[edit] Transcription Questions

[edit] Character Identification

[edit] Continuity Questions

[edit] Miscellaneous Questions

[edit] Answered Questions

[edit] Somewhat Answered Questions

[edit] More Or Less Completely Answered Questions

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