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==Georgia references==
==Georgia references==
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*Email [[weird dream]] — The state of Georgia is one of the many states seen wearing underwear in an Easter egg.
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*Email [[weird dream]] {{--}} The state of Georgia is one of the many states seen wearing underwear in an Easter egg.
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*Email [[couch patch]] — [[Lil' Strong Bad]] is wearing a T-shirt that says "See [[Wikipedia:Rock City|Rock City]]", a geographical formation in Georgia.  Many barns around Rock City have "See Rock City" painted on their roofs.
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*Email [[couch patch]] {{--}} [[Lil' Strong Bad]] is wearing a T-shirt that says "See [[Wikipedia:Rock City (attraction)|Rock City]]", a geographical formation in Georgia.  Many barns around Rock City have "See Rock City" painted on their roofs.
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*Email [[pizzaz]] — "This interview is OVER!" is a reference to [[Professional Wrestling|pro wrestling]] manager [[Wikipedia:James J. Dillon|J.J. Dillon]], who managed Ric Flair in the early '80s in Georgia. He would end every interview with the same comment.
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*Email [[pizzaz]] {{--}} "This interview is OVER!" is a reference to [[Professional Wrestling|pro wrestling]] manager [[Wikipedia:James J. Dillon|J.J. Dillon]], who managed Ric Flair in the early '80s in Georgia. He would end every interview with the same comment.
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*[[Halloween Fairstival]] — The sign in the locka-room that reads "Don't go into the marsh!!!!" refers to a similar sign in the Monster Plantation ride (now turned into the Monster Mansion ride) at [[Wikipedia:Six Flags Over Georgia|Six Flags Over Georgia]].
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*[[Halloween Fairstival]] {{--}} The sign in the locka-room that reads "Don't go into the marsh!!!!" refers to a similar sign in the Monster Plantation ride (now turned into the Monster Mansion ride) at [[Wikipedia:Six Flags Over Georgia|Six Flags Over Georgia]].
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*[[50K Racewalker]] — Luke Schenscher, one of the secret characters in the game, is an Australian-born basketball player who led [[Wikipedia:Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets|Georgia Tech]] to the 2004 NCAA Final Four.
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*[[50K Racewalker]] {{--}} Luke Schenscher, one of the secret characters in the game, is an Australian-born basketball player who led [[Wikipedia:Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets|Georgia Tech]] to the 2004 NCAA Final Four.
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*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] — For the scene where Rather Dashing climbs up the mountain, that mountain is actually [[Wikipedia:Stone Mountain|Stone Mountain]].
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*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] {{--}} For the scene where Rather Dashing climbs up the mountain, that mountain is actually [[Wikipedia:Stone Mountain|Stone Mountain]].
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*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] — The enemy oven [[Lundsford]] is a reference to the symbol and/or mascot of [http://www.georgianaturalgas.com/ Georgia Natural Gas]. Billboards featuring this symbol and character can be seen in many places in the Atlanta area.
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*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] {{--}} The enemy oven [[Lundsford]] is a reference to the symbol and/or mascot of [http://www.georgianaturalgas.com/ Georgia Natural Gas]. Billboards featuring this symbol and character can be seen in many places in the Atlanta area.
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*Email [[lady...ing]] — "Ramblin' Wreck of Email Check" is a reference to Georgia Tech. The first line of the fight song declares, "I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech..."  
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*Email [[lady...ing]] {{--}} "Ramblin' Wreck of Email Check" is a reference to Georgia Tech. The first line of the fight song declares, "I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech..."  
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*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — Hovan is a restaurant chain in Florida and Georgia, located in mall food courts, that sell gyro-style wraps.
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*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] {{--}} Hovan is a restaurant chain in Florida and Georgia, located in mall food courts, that sell gyro-style wraps.
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*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — Strong Bad receives an email from a sender in Athens, Georgia. However, he mumbles the state name.
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*[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} Strong Bad receives an email from a sender in Athens, Georgia. However, he mumbles the state name.
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*[[Flash is Dead!]] — Homestar Runner's Dating Profile reads "Homestar Michael (stipe) Runner", a reference to [[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe|Michael Stipe]], the lead singer of the Georgia-based band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.|R.E.M.]].
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*[[Flash is Dead!]] {{--}} Homestar Runner's Dating Profile reads "Homestar Michael (stipe) Runner", a reference to [[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe|Michael Stipe]], the lead singer of the Georgia-based band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.|R.E.M.]].
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**Homestar dresses as the Power Alley [[Wikipedia:Dale Murphy|Dale Murphy]] card.
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**Pom Pom dresses as [[wikipedia:List of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters#Violet Beauregarde|Violet Beauregarde]], who, in the [[wikipedia:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)|2005 adaption of ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'']], is from Atlanta.
==References with Atlanta ties==
==References with Atlanta ties==
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There are also a number of references to more nationally recognizable things that have specific ties to Atlanta, Georgia.
There are also a number of references to more nationally recognizable things that have specific ties to Atlanta, Georgia.
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*[[Hairstyle Runner]] — In addition to one photo's title referencing a former Atlanta Braves pitcher, the title "L5P" refers to [[Wikipedia:Little Five Points|Little Five Points]], a neighborhood in Atlanta known for the tattoo-and-piercing crowd.
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*[[Hairstyle Runner]] {{--}} In addition to one photo's title referencing a former Atlanta Braves pitcher, the title "L5P" refers to [[Wikipedia:Little Five Points|Little Five Points]], a neighborhood in Atlanta known for the tattoo-and-piercing crowd.
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*[[Thorax Corporation]] — "Program: The Sky's the Limit!" PRODUKT's instructions on how to be removed from the mailing list states that "Fanning the flames will not work, nor will the Atlanta Flames."
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*[[Thorax Corporation]] {{--}} "Program: The Sky's the Limit!" PRODUKT's instructions on how to be removed from the mailing list states that "Fanning the flames will not work, nor will the Atlanta Flames."
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*[[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] — [[Marzipan]] is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Lisa Lopes|Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes]], who was a member of the Atlanta-based R&B music group [[Wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]].
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*[[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] {{--}} [[Marzipan]] is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Lisa Lopes|Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes]], who was a member of the Atlanta-based R&B music group [[Wikipedia:TLC (band)|TLC]].
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 8.0]] — "Pointy point five" and "voice of Paughkeegan State" are references to Atlanta's local "eighty eight point five" (Album 88) "the voice of Georgia State."
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 8.0]] {{--}} "Pointy point five" and "voice of Paughkeegan State" are references to Atlanta's local "eighty eight point five" (Album 88) "the voice of Georgia State."
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*[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] — [[The Cheat]] is dressed as Izzy who was the mascot of the [[Wikipedia:1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Olympic Games]] in Atlanta. His story is that he is a creature called a Whatizit who lives inside the Olympic Flame. Also, [[Pom Pom]] is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Kamala (wrestler)|Kamala the Ugandan Giant]], a wrestler played by James Harris, who now runs a BBQ joint in Atlanta, GA.
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*[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] {{--}} [[The Cheat]] is dressed as Izzy who was the mascot of the [[Wikipedia:1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Olympic Games]] in Atlanta. His story is that he is a creature called a Whatizit who lives inside the Olympic Flame. Also, [[Pom Pom]] is dressed as [[Wikipedia:Kamala (wrestler)|Kamala the Ugandan Giant]], a wrestler played by James Harris, who now runs a BBQ joint in Atlanta, GA.
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*Email [[local news]] — "SkyCheat Traffic" likely refers to "Sky Team Traffic", as seen on [http://www.wsbtv.com Channel 2 Action News], on the Atlanta television station [[Wikipedia:WSB-TV|WSB]].
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*Email [[local news]] {{--}} "SkyCheat Traffic" likely refers to "Sky Team Traffic", as seen on [http://www.wsbtv.com Channel 2 Action News], on the Atlanta television station [[Wikipedia:WSB-TV|WSB]].
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]] — [[Wikipedia:Richway Department Stores|Richway]] was a discount store in the Atlanta, GA area.
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]] {{--}} [[Wikipedia:Richway Department Stores|Richway]] was a discount store in the Atlanta, GA area.
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*[[Senor Mortgage]] — [[Wikipedia:Chick-fil-A|Chick-fil-A]] is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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*[[Senor Mortgage]] {{--}} [[Wikipedia:Chick-fil-A|Chick-fil-A]] is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] — [[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies and Items#Gokul|Gokul]] is named after a sweets shop in Decatur, not far from [[Office of The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps' office space]].
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*[[Stinkoman 20X6]] {{--}} [[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies and Items#Gokul|Gokul]] is named after a sweets shop in Decatur, not far from [[Office of The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps' office space]].
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*[[Weclome Back]] — Though the sign on the merchandise table that reads "Merch Masala" bears similarities to the 1985 Hindi movie Mirch Masala, the sign actually refers to an Indian restaurant also called Mirch Masala in Decatur, Georgia, not far from the Brothers Chaps' office space.
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*[[Weclome Back]] {{--}} Though the sign on the merchandise table that reads "Merch Masala" bears similarities to the 1985 Hindi movie Mirch Masala, the sign actually refers to an Indian restaurant also called Mirch Masala in Decatur, Georgia, not far from the Brothers Chaps' office space.
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*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 11]] — The page title "11 Division Titles!" likely refers to the Atlanta Braves, who, at the time of the toon, had won 11 consecutive division titles.
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*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 11]] {{--}} The page title "11 Division Titles!" likely refers to the Atlanta Braves, who, at the time of the toon, had won 11 consecutive division titles.
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*Email [[trading cards]] — The Crunk Warriors is a reference to the Atlanta CBA team called the [[Wikipedia:Atlanta Krunk Wolverines|Atlanta Krunk Wolverines]].
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*Email [[trading cards]] {{--}} The Crunk Warriors is a reference to the Atlanta CBA team called the [[Wikipedia:Atlanta Krunk Wolverines|Atlanta Krunk Wolverines]].
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*Email [[bike thief]] — The [[Crazy Go Nuts University]] building bears a strong resemblance to [[Wikipedia:Tech Tower|Tech Tower]], the main administrative building on the Georgia Tech campus.
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*Email [[bike thief]] {{--}} The [[Crazy Go Nuts University]] building bears a strong resemblance to [[Wikipedia:Tech Tower|Tech Tower]], the main administrative building on the Georgia Tech campus.
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*[[Jibblies 2]] — Coach Z dresses up as the logo for [[Wikipedia:So So Def Recordings|So So Def Recordings]], an Atlanta record label.
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*[[Jibblies 2]] {{--}} Coach Z dresses up as the logo for [[Wikipedia:So So Def Recordings|So So Def Recordings]], an Atlanta record label.
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*[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008]] and [[Limozeen Live! - 8 Nov 2008]] — Limozeen's concerts take place in Atlanta, GA.
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*[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008]] and [[Limozeen Live! - 8 Nov 2008]] {{--}} Limozeen's concerts take place in Atlanta, GA.
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*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016]] and [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 7 Oct 2016]] — The events' venue was located in Atlanta.  
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*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016]] and [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 7 Oct 2016]] {{--}} The events' venue was located in Atlanta.
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*[[Six Sadded Die - Trogdor!! The Board Game Unboxing]] {{--}} Strong Sad compares the meeples to the lineup of the [[Wikipedia:Atlanta Hawks|Atlanta Hawks]] basketball team.
== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 21:11, 1 August 2019

The Cheat and Strong Bad view TBC's home state in all its undergarbed glory.
"Atlanta" redirects here. For The Brothers Chaps' local baseball team, see Atlanta Braves.

Since The Brothers Chaps live in the Atlanta area, there are often references to things specific to the state of Georgia.

Georgia references

References with Atlanta ties

See also Atlanta Braves
See also LEMKE

There are also a number of references to more nationally recognizable things that have specific ties to Atlanta, Georgia.

See also

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