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| + | The '''localhtmell''' is a [[secret page]], alluded to in [[Back To A Website]]. It depicts a 3D model of a [[Datum Center Computers|server]]. | ||
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| + | '''Date:''' Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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| + | '''Page Title:''' Throttle it all down! | ||
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | The beige computer tower features four drive bays; the front has various red, orange, yellow, and green indicator lights. A stylized graphic of [[Bubs]]' face is embossed on the front and sides. On the rear, a [[Compy, Inc.|COMPY]]-branded panel features several elements: | ||
| + | * Modem socket ("1 baud") | ||
| + | *Three "Status" lights | ||
| + | * Vertical and horizontal "calibrate" dials | ||
| + | *Three "da huuuge ports" with 23-pin connectors | ||
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| + | A button at the bottom of the screen resets the view. | ||
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| + | == Easter Eggs == | ||
| + | * By zooming the camera inside the computer box, a single Swiss Cake Roll can be seen. | ||
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| + | ==Fun Facts== | ||
| + | ===Explanations=== | ||
| + | *A webpage with the URL <code>www.homestarrunner.com/localhtmell</code> is shown onscreen on [[Back To A Website]] (though the HTML code pictured does not correspond to this page). | ||
| + | *The camera can be controlled with the mouse: left-clicking and dragging to orbit, right-clicking and dragging to pan, and the scroll wheel to zoom. | ||
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| + | ===Trivia=== | ||
| + | [[File:case compy2.png|thumb|118px|"Your call is very unportant to us."]] | ||
| + | *The layout of the server's rear resembles the [[Shopify Store Other Items#case_compy|Compy iPhone Case]]s previously sold in the [[Store]]: the modem, status, calibration, and port designs are all carried forward. | ||
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| + | ===Goofs=== | ||
| + | *The highlight for the top-left pin on the first huuuge port is misaligned. | ||
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| + | ===Remarks=== | ||
| + | *The horizontal "calibrate" dial scrolls left to increase and right to decrease, the inverse of a typical adjustment dial. | ||
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| + | ===Inside References=== | ||
| + | *Several references are made to the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[isp]]: | ||
| + | **The [[page title]] refers to [[Strong Bad]]'s accusation that [[Bubs]], his Internet service provider, is "throttling me down". | ||
| + | **The modem uses {{w|baud}} units, as [[Strong Bad's Technology|Strong Bad's connection]] did in isp. | ||
| + | **The design of the [[Datum Center computer]] was first shown in this email. | ||
| + | *"Da huuuge ports" allude to [[Da Huuuuuudge]], a monstrous variation of [[Strong Bad]] from [[animal]]. | ||
| + | *A single Swiss Cake Roll can be seen inside the server, in reference to the sabotaged CD drive from [[The System is Down]]. | ||
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| + | ===Real-World References=== | ||
| + | *The ports resemble {{w|parallel port}}s, albeit with two fewer pins. | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * [[Back To A Website]] | ||
| + | * [[Sitemap]] | ||
| + | * [[Secret Pages]] | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | {{nextlinks|localhtmell|action=view}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Special Pages]] | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 1 June 2026
The localhtmell is a secret page, alluded to in Back To A Website. It depicts a 3D model of a server.
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Page Title: Throttle it all down!
Contents |
Description
The beige computer tower features four drive bays; the front has various red, orange, yellow, and green indicator lights. A stylized graphic of Bubs' face is embossed on the front and sides. On the rear, a COMPY-branded panel features several elements:
- Modem socket ("1 baud")
- Three "Status" lights
- Vertical and horizontal "calibrate" dials
- Three "da huuuge ports" with 23-pin connectors
A button at the bottom of the screen resets the view.
Easter Eggs
- By zooming the camera inside the computer box, a single Swiss Cake Roll can be seen.
Fun Facts
Explanations
- A webpage with the URL
www.homestarrunner.com/localhtmellis shown onscreen on Back To A Website (though the HTML code pictured does not correspond to this page). - The camera can be controlled with the mouse: left-clicking and dragging to orbit, right-clicking and dragging to pan, and the scroll wheel to zoom.
Trivia
- The layout of the server's rear resembles the Compy iPhone Cases previously sold in the Store: the modem, status, calibration, and port designs are all carried forward.
Goofs
- The highlight for the top-left pin on the first huuuge port is misaligned.
Remarks
- The horizontal "calibrate" dial scrolls left to increase and right to decrease, the inverse of a typical adjustment dial.
Inside References
- Several references are made to the Strong Bad Email isp:
- The page title refers to Strong Bad's accusation that Bubs, his Internet service provider, is "throttling me down".
- The modem uses baud units, as Strong Bad's connection did in isp.
- The design of the Datum Center computer was first shown in this email.
- "Da huuuge ports" allude to Da Huuuuuudge, a monstrous variation of Strong Bad from animal.
- A single Swiss Cake Roll can be seen inside the server, in reference to the sabotaged CD drive from The System is Down.
Real-World References
- The ports resemble parallel ports, albeit with two fewer pins.
