8-Tracks
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The 8-track tape is a now-obsolete format for recorded music. Gaining popularity in the 1970s as a way to play music in cars, they were soon superseded by cassette tapes. Strong Bad's penchant for obsolete technology means the tape format sees occasional reference in Homestar Runner.
Appearances
- Strong Bad Sings — Strong Bad claims that the song collection is available on 8-track cassettes.
- Email mascot — One of the members of the Pile Of Electronics State team is an 8-track player.
- Email road trip — The Cheat crams a CD into the Gremlin's 8-track player, which is labeled "8-TRAX".
- Happy Dethemberween — Coach Z states that the Thnikkaman put 8-tracks in his slippers "in his day".
Instances of the 7-Track
The 7-Track is a fictional cassette player introduced in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People and used in three of the episodes. In real life, although there were 3- and 4-track tapes, no 7-track ever existed.
- Homestar Ruiner — Strong Bad has a 7-Track player in his bedroom, saying that its lack of a play button was its downfall.
- Baddest of the Bands — The 7-Track returns, and Strong Bad remembers when he used to put Strong Sad's retainer in there to "make it feel like it's still part of the team".
- 8-Bit is Enough — Strong Bad once again notes the 7-Track player, mentioning its lack of an on-button, speakers, or any place to insert a tape.
