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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, now I guess we'll never know for sure. Now if you'll excuse me, ''{Dangeresque music starts}'' the stairs of this building have been burned down by termites. So it looks like I'm gonna have to jump!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, now I guess we'll never know for sure. Now if you'll excuse me, ''{Dangeresque music starts}'' the stairs of this building have been burned down by termites. So it looks like I'm gonna have to jump!

	''{Strong Bad jumps off the screen. Fade out, then in to close-up of the bottom of Strong Sad's bed. Strong Sad pulls out his "fond reminiscences" box from underneath it; it has the same contents as it did in [[~~The Secrets That I Keep~~]], with the notable addition of the DNA evidence test tube. Strong Sad grabs the test tube. Cut to close-up of Strong Sad smiling.}''		''{Strong Bad jumps off the screen. Fade out, then in to close-up of the bottom of Strong Sad's bed. Strong Sad pulls out his "fond reminiscences" box from underneath it; it has the same contents as it did in [[Strong Sad's Secret Styles]], with the notable addition of the DNA evidence test tube. Strong Sad grabs the test tube. Cut to close-up of Strong Sad smiling.}''

	'''STRONG SAD:''' Yes. The world will ''never'' know for sure. Oh-ho-ho-ho.		'''STRONG SAD:''' Yes. The world will ''never'' know for sure. Oh-ho-ho-ho.
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	* In actuality, the DNA evidence was not tampered with, as is said in [[strong badathlon]] and [[unnatural]], as it was stolen.		* In actuality, the DNA evidence was not tampered with, as is said in [[strong badathlon]] and [[unnatural]], as it was stolen.
	* When Bubs goes back to get Strong Bad's Green Apple snow cone, the green apple flavoring is the only actual flavor, as the others just say "Blue", "Red", and "Purple".		* When Bubs goes back to get Strong Bad's Green Apple snow cone, the green apple flavoring is the only actual flavor, as the others just say "Blue", "Red", and "Purple".
			* "So I sprung into action" is incorrect grammar. It should be "So I sprang into action".

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	* Homestar's mispronunciation of DNA and Coach Z's "mild mannered alter-ego" are references to [[Dan]].		* Homestar's mispronunciation of DNA and Coach Z's "mild mannered alter-ego" are references to [[Dan]].
	** Furthermore, Coach Z's alter-ego's last name is an example of [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]].		** Furthermore, Coach Z's alter-ego's last name is an example of [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]].
	* The box Strong Sad pulls the DNA evidence out of in the last scene is from [[~~The Secrets That I Keep~~]].		* The box Strong Sad pulls the DNA evidence out of in the last scene is from [[Strong Sad's Secret Styles]].
	* Strong Bad's glasses, the line "Looks like I'm gonna have to jump!", and the background music in the respective scenes are from the [[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] series of films.		* Strong Bad's glasses, the line "Looks like I'm gonna have to jump!", and the background music in the respective scenes are from the [[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] series of films.
	* Marzipan's response to the cost of "an arm and a leg" and the way the arm of Homestar's coat moves as he takes a drink are references to their [[Lack of Visible Arms\|lack of visible arms]] and, in her case, [[Lack of Visible Body Parts\|legs]].		* Marzipan's response to the cost of "an arm and a leg" and the way the arm of Homestar's coat moves as he takes a drink are references to their [[Lack of Visible Arms\|lack of visible arms]] and, in her case, [[Lack of Visible Body Parts\|legs]].
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	=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===		=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===

	* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[~~Film noir\|~~film noir]], a ~~style~~ of ~~American film~~ that ~~peaked in~~ the ~~late 1940s~~ and ~~early 1950s~~.		* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[film noir]], a stylized crime genre that often contains dark, mysterious themes or procedural investigations.
	* The ~~opening titles and~~ ending ~~in which~~ Strong Sad ~~laughs maniacally and appears in~~ a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a ~~direct~~ reference to [[~~Killer~~ Bob (Twin Peaks)\|~~Killer~~ Bob]], mysterious antagonist of ~~[[Twin Peaks]]~~. The character ~~was created because~~ of a ~~happy accident in which crew member [[Frank Silva]]~~ was ~~caught in frame during shooting of~~ the ~~pilot, thus explaining~~ the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.		* Elements of the toon recall the show ''[[Twin Peaks]]'':
	* The music in the background of the opening sequence is an homage to [[Angelo Badalamenti\|Angelo Badalamenti's]] music for the American television show [[Twin Peaks]].		** The music that plays over the opening recap and the end montage — a mixture of ambient synthesizer music and jazzy cues — is reminiscent of the [[Music of Twin Peaks\|music of Twin Peaks]] composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]].
			** The ending montage showing Strong Sad hiding outside a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a reference to the appearance of [[Bob (Twin Peaks)\|Bob]], a malevolent spirit and the mysterious antagonist of the show. The initial image of the character, hiding at the foot of a bed looking straight into the camera, was filmed because the director found the imagery compelling but had yet to decide how it would fit into the narrative; this explains the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.

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	* Marzipan wears her toga in her two appearances during the clips of past emails.		* Marzipan wears her toga in her two appearances during the clips of past emails.
	* To access the two Strong Badman comics about Damp Towel Man and Dry Ragamuffin, respectively, press the angle button on your DVD remote. They remain on the screen for a large duration of the scene with Strong Sad interrogating Coach Z.		* To access the two Strong Badman comics about Damp Towel Man and Dry Ragamuffin, respectively, press the angle button on your DVD remote. They remain on the screen for a large duration of the scene with Strong Sad interrogating Coach Z.
	* The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch ~~your~~ DVD player's audio language selection while watching.		* The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, now I guess we'll never know for sure. Now if you'll excuse me, ''{Dangeresque music starts}'' the stairs of this building have been burned down by termites. So it looks like I'm gonna have to jump!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, now I guess we'll never know for sure. Now if you'll excuse me, ''{Dangeresque music starts}'' the stairs of this building have been burned down by termites. So it looks like I'm gonna have to jump!

	''{Strong Bad jumps off the screen. Fade out, then in to close-up of the bottom of Strong Sad's bed. Strong Sad pulls out his "fond reminiscences" box from underneath it; it has the same contents as it did in [[~~Strong Sad's Secret Styles~~]], with the notable addition of the DNA evidence test tube. Strong Sad grabs the test tube. Cut to close-up of Strong Sad smiling.}''		''{Strong Bad jumps off the screen. Fade out, then in to close-up of the bottom of Strong Sad's bed. Strong Sad pulls out his "fond reminiscences" box from underneath it; it has the same contents as it did in [[The Secrets That I Keep]], with the notable addition of the DNA evidence test tube. Strong Sad grabs the test tube. Cut to close-up of Strong Sad smiling.}''

	'''STRONG SAD:''' Yes. The world will ''never'' know for sure. Oh-ho-ho-ho.		'''STRONG SAD:''' Yes. The world will ''never'' know for sure. Oh-ho-ho-ho.
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	* In actuality, the DNA evidence was not tampered with, as is said in [[strong badathlon]] and [[unnatural]], as it was stolen.		* In actuality, the DNA evidence was not tampered with, as is said in [[strong badathlon]] and [[unnatural]], as it was stolen.
	* When Bubs goes back to get Strong Bad's Green Apple snow cone, the green apple flavoring is the only actual flavor, as the others just say "Blue", "Red", and "Purple".		* When Bubs goes back to get Strong Bad's Green Apple snow cone, the green apple flavoring is the only actual flavor, as the others just say "Blue", "Red", and "Purple".
	* "So I sprung into action" is incorrect grammar. It should be "So I sprang into action".

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	* Homestar's mispronunciation of DNA and Coach Z's "mild mannered alter-ego" are references to [[Dan]].		* Homestar's mispronunciation of DNA and Coach Z's "mild mannered alter-ego" are references to [[Dan]].
	** Furthermore, Coach Z's alter-ego's last name is an example of [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]].		** Furthermore, Coach Z's alter-ego's last name is an example of [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]].
	* The box Strong Sad pulls the DNA evidence out of in the last scene is from [[~~Strong Sad's Secret Styles~~]].		* The box Strong Sad pulls the DNA evidence out of in the last scene is from [[The Secrets That I Keep]].
	* Strong Bad's glasses, the line "Looks like I'm gonna have to jump!", and the background music in the respective scenes are from the [[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] series of films.		* Strong Bad's glasses, the line "Looks like I'm gonna have to jump!", and the background music in the respective scenes are from the [[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] series of films.
	* Marzipan's response to the cost of "an arm and a leg" and the way the arm of Homestar's coat moves as he takes a drink are references to their [[Lack of Visible Arms\|lack of visible arms]] and, in her case, [[Lack of Visible Body Parts\|legs]].		* Marzipan's response to the cost of "an arm and a leg" and the way the arm of Homestar's coat moves as he takes a drink are references to their [[Lack of Visible Arms\|lack of visible arms]] and, in her case, [[Lack of Visible Body Parts\|legs]].
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	=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===		=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===

	* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[film noir]], a ~~stylized crime genre that often contains dark, mysterious themes or procedural investigations.~~		* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[Film noir\|film noir]], a style of American film that peaked in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
	* Elements of ~~the toon recall the show ''[[Twin Peaks]]'':~~		* The opening titles and ending in which Strong Sad laughs maniacally and appears in a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a direct reference to [[Killer Bob (Twin Peaks)\|Killer Bob]], mysterious antagonist of [[Twin Peaks]]. The character was created because of a happy accident in which crew member [[Frank Silva]] was caught in frame during shooting of the pilot, thus explaining the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.
	** The music that ~~plays over the opening recap and~~ the ~~end montage — a mixture of ambient synthesizer music~~ and ~~jazzy cues — is reminiscent of the [[Music of Twin Peaks\|music of Twin Peaks]] composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]]~~.		* The music in the background of the opening sequence is an homage to [[Angelo Badalamenti\|Angelo Badalamenti's]] music for the American television show [[Twin Peaks]].
	** The ending ~~montage showing~~ Strong Sad ~~hiding outside~~ a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a reference to ~~the appearance of~~ [[Bob (Twin Peaks)\|Bob]], ~~a malevolent spirit and the~~ mysterious antagonist of ~~the show~~. The ~~initial image of the~~ character~~, hiding at the foot~~ of a ~~bed looking straight into~~ the ~~camera~~, ~~was filmed because the director found the imagery compelling but had yet to decide how it would fit into the narrative; this explains~~ the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.

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	* Marzipan wears her toga in her two appearances during the clips of past emails.		* Marzipan wears her toga in her two appearances during the clips of past emails.
	* To access the two Strong Badman comics about Damp Towel Man and Dry Ragamuffin, respectively, press the angle button on your DVD remote. They remain on the screen for a large duration of the scene with Strong Sad interrogating Coach Z.		* To access the two Strong Badman comics about Damp Towel Man and Dry Ragamuffin, respectively, press the angle button on your DVD remote. They remain on the screen for a large duration of the scene with Strong Sad interrogating Coach Z.
	* The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch ~~the~~ DVD player's audio language selection while watching.		* The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch your DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

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	=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===		=== <span class="mw-headline">Real-World References</span> ===

	* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[~~Film noir\|~~film noir]], a ~~style~~ of ~~American film~~ that ~~peaked in~~ the ~~late 1940s~~ and ~~early 1950s~~.		* The entire structure of the toon, with a detective interviewing several people when he ultimately is the culprit, is a nod to [[film noir]], a stylized crime genre that often contains dark, mysterious themes or procedural investigations.
	* The ~~opening titles and~~ ending ~~in which~~ Strong Sad ~~laughs maniacally and appears in~~ a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a ~~direct~~ reference to [[~~Killer~~ Bob (Twin Peaks)\|~~Killer~~ Bob]], mysterious antagonist of ~~[[Twin Peaks]]~~. The character ~~was created because~~ of a ~~happy accident in which crew member [[Frank Silva]]~~ was ~~caught in frame during shooting of~~ the ~~pilot, thus explaining~~ the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.		* Elements of the toon recall the show ''[[Twin Peaks]]'':
	* The music in the background of the opening sequence is an homage to [[Angelo Badalamenti\|Angelo Badalamenti's]] music for the American television show [[Twin Peaks]].		** The music that plays over the opening recap and the end montage — a mixture of ambient synthesizer music and jazzy cues — is reminiscent of the [[Music of Twin Peaks\|music of Twin Peaks]] composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]].
			** The ending montage showing Strong Sad hiding outside a window, on a roof, and behind the cleaning supplies is a reference to the appearance of [[Bob (Twin Peaks)\|Bob]], a malevolent spirit and the mysterious antagonist of the show. The initial image of the character, hiding at the foot of a bed looking straight into the camera, was filmed because the director found the imagery compelling but had yet to decide how it would fit into the narrative; this explains the unwieldy positions in which Strong Sad appears.

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