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== References == | == References == | ||
| - | *[[In Search of the Yello Dello]] — The Yello Dello's manner of eating is a reference to the | + | *[[In Search of the Yello Dello]] — The Yello Dello's manner of eating is a reference to the LucasArts adventure game ''[[Wikipedia:LOOM|LOOM]]'', in which a seagull eats a clam in the same way. |
*Email [[current status]] — The disk in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] reads "Loom". | *Email [[current status]] — The disk in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] reads "Loom". | ||
| - | *[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] — The photo of [[Credenza]] that appears in the introduction and during the seance resembles "[[Wikipedia:Chuck the Plant|Chuck the Plant]]" from various LucasArts | + | *[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] — The photo of [[Credenza]] that appears in the introduction and during the seance resembles "[[Wikipedia:Chuck the Plant|Chuck the Plant]]" from various LucasArts adventure games. |
| - | **Additionally, in [[ | + | **Additionally, in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], a plant named [[Charlemagne]] (a form of Charles) appears. |
*Email [[lackey]] — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "Maniac Mansion". | *Email [[lackey]] — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "Maniac Mansion". | ||
| - | *[[Thy Dungeonman II]] — Ripburger is also the name of a character from the | + | *[[Thy Dungeonman II]] — Ripburger is also the name of a character from the LucasArts game [[Wikipedia:Full Throttle|Full Throttle]]. |
| - | *[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — One of the fake options in the opening is, "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote from ''Indiana Jones'' PC games. | + | *[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — One of the fake options in the opening is, "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote from the ''Indiana Jones'' PC games. |
*Email [[secret identity]] — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "[[Sam & Max|sam and max]]", referring to the LucasArts game Sam & Max Hit the Road. | *Email [[secret identity]] — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "[[Sam & Max|sam and max]]", referring to the LucasArts game Sam & Max Hit the Road. | ||
*[[Homestar Ruiner]] — Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of [[Fluffy Puff Mayo]]. This is most likely a reference to Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, where Indy's refrigerator only had a lone jar of mayonnaise as well. | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] — Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of [[Fluffy Puff Mayo]]. This is most likely a reference to Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, where Indy's refrigerator only had a lone jar of mayonnaise as well. | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 21 January 2011
LucasArts, originally known as Lucasfilm Games, until the turn of the century, was well known for their adventure games. These adventure games have often been referred to, most recently due to Telltale Games' involvement with Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.
References
- In Search of the Yello Dello — The Yello Dello's manner of eating is a reference to the LucasArts adventure game LOOM, in which a seagull eats a clam in the same way.
- Email current status — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "Loom".
- 3 Times Halloween Funjob — The photo of Credenza that appears in the introduction and during the seance resembles "Chuck the Plant" from various LucasArts adventure games.
- Additionally, in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, a plant named Charlemagne (a form of Charles) appears.
- Email lackey — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "Maniac Mansion".
- Thy Dungeonman II — Ripburger is also the name of a character from the LucasArts game Full Throttle.
- Halloween Potion-ma-jig — One of the fake options in the opening is, "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote from the Indiana Jones PC games.
- Email secret identity — The disk in the Floppy Disk Container reads "sam and max", referring to the LucasArts game Sam & Max Hit the Road.
- Homestar Ruiner — Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of Fluffy Puff Mayo. This is most likely a reference to Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, where Indy's refrigerator only had a lone jar of mayonnaise as well.
- Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque — The entire game is modeled after LucasArts adventure games.
