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*This is the only time alternate [[fonts]] were typed on the Tandy 400. The fonts are, in order, [[Wikipedia:Times New Roman|Times New Roman]], [[Wikipedia:Comic Sans|Comic Sans MS]], Monotype Corsiva, and Jokerman. | *This is the only time alternate [[fonts]] were typed on the Tandy 400. The fonts are, in order, [[Wikipedia:Times New Roman|Times New Roman]], [[Wikipedia:Comic Sans|Comic Sans MS]], Monotype Corsiva, and Jokerman. | ||
*This is the first time Strong Bad leaves his chair after an email is over. | *This is the first time Strong Bad leaves his chair after an email is over. | ||
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===Remarks=== | ===Remarks=== | ||
*The instant messages from Strong Bad's "ladies" contain at least one instance of [[Internet Slang]] and [[Swears|cussing]]. | *The instant messages from Strong Bad's "ladies" contain at least one instance of [[Internet Slang]] and [[Swears|cussing]]. | ||
- | *Strong Bad's computer screen was shown with colors in this email, even though the Tandy 400 is a monochromatic monitor. This is another instance of | + | *Strong Bad's computer screen was shown with colors in this email, even though the Tandy 400 is a monochromatic monitor. This is another instance of Strong Bad's computer exceeding its technical limitations. |
===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
*"Funky bunch" is a reference to Marky Mark (rapper-turned-actor [[Wikipedia:Mark Wahlberg|Mark Wahlberg]]) and the Funky Bunch. | *"Funky bunch" is a reference to Marky Mark (rapper-turned-actor [[Wikipedia:Mark Wahlberg|Mark Wahlberg]]) and the Funky Bunch. | ||
*The lines "sugarbob, funky bunch" could be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Holland-Dozier-Holland|Holland-Dozier-Holland]] [[Wikipedia:Motown|Motown]] classic, [[Wikipedia:I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)|"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),"]] made famous by [[Wikipedia:The Four Tops|the Four Tops]]. | *The lines "sugarbob, funky bunch" could be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Holland-Dozier-Holland|Holland-Dozier-Holland]] [[Wikipedia:Motown|Motown]] classic, [[Wikipedia:I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)|"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),"]] made famous by [[Wikipedia:The Four Tops|the Four Tops]]. | ||
- | *The messages from the "ladies" make sounds from [[Wikipedia:Apple Computer|Apple | + | *The messages from the "ladies" make sounds from [[Wikipedia:Apple Computer|Apple's]] [[Wikipedia:Mac OS X|Mac OS X]] when they appear (Mac OS X is an operating system for [[Wikipedia:Apple Macintosh|Macintosh]] computers). Some of them could be submarine, glass, temple, and purr. |
*The "Internet etiquette" that Strong Bad is referring to is [[Wikipedia:Netiquette|Netiquette]], a list of rules, guidelines, and basic etiquette for the Internet. There actually ''is'' a rule not to type in all caps unless you really mean it. | *The "Internet etiquette" that Strong Bad is referring to is [[Wikipedia:Netiquette|Netiquette]], a list of rules, guidelines, and basic etiquette for the Internet. There actually ''is'' a rule not to type in all caps unless you really mean it. | ||
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'''MARZIPAN:''' Because it's so boring. Okay, here we go! A one and a two and a one two three. | '''MARZIPAN:''' Because it's so boring. Okay, here we go! A one and a two and a one two three. | ||
- | ''{Marzipan starts playing Carol | + | ''{Marzipan starts playing Carol and we can hear someone shaking sleigh bells}'' |
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
- | + | *[[HR:sbemail31.html|watch "sugarbob"]] | |
+ | *[[HR:sbemail31.swf|view the Flash file for "sugarbob"]] | ||
{{Strong Bad Email}} | {{Strong Bad Email}} | ||
[[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]] | [[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]] | ||
[[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]] | [[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]] |