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''Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block''


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'''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has been seen only in the email [[other days]]. It has a screen and font similar to that of the [[Compy 386]] and scrolling horizontal lines like the [[Tandy 400]]. The screen [[Fonts|font]] is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems.
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'''Block''' is the computer [[Strong Bad]] uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, &quot;across the pond.&quot; It has been seen only in the email [[other days]]. It has a screen and font similar to that of the [[Compy 386]] and scrolling horizontal lines like the [[Tandy 400]]. The screen [[Fonts|font]] is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems.


The room in which Strong Bad uses the Block appears to be different from his usual [[Computer Room]]. The walls of the room a more faded blue, and the desk is darker as well.
The room in which Strong Bad uses the Block appears to be different from his usual [[Computer Room]]. The walls of the room a more faded blue, and the desk is darker as well.


The term &quot;Block&quot; is probably a reference to [[Poland]] (and most of [[Eastern Europe]]) once being part of the [[Eastern Bloc|"Soviet Bloc"]].
The term "Block" is probably a reference to [[Poland]] (and most of [[Eastern Europe]]) once being part of the [[Eastern Bloc|"Soviet Bloc"]].


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'''Debut:''' Email [[other days]]
'''Debut:''' Email [[other days]]
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'''Font:''' [[Fonts|NOKIA® 5110 FontSet]]
'''Font:''' [[Fonts|NOKIA® 5110 FontSet]]


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* '''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email.
* '''polish_email.exe''' - This checks Eastern European email.


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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;background-color:#999999;" | [[Strong Bad|Strong Bad's]] [[Items|computer equipment]]
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| style="text-align:center;background-color:#E1E1E1;width:10%" | '''Computers'''
 
| style="text-align:center;background-color:#E1E1E1;width:10%" | '''Papers'''
[/wiki/Special:Categories Category]: <span dir="ltr">[[Category:Strong Bad's Computers|Strong Bad's Computers]]</span>
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| style="text-align:center;background-color:#E1E1E1" | '''Current'''
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| style="text-align:center;border:2px solid #E1E1E1" | [[Lappier]]
 
| style="text-align:center;border:2px solid #E1E1E1" | [[CGI Paper]]
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| style="text-align:center;background-color:#E1E1E1" | '''Previous'''
| style="text-align:center;border:1px solid #E1E1E1" | [[Tandy 400]] ·  [[Compy 386]] ·  [[Lappy 486]] ·  [[Compé]]
| style="text-align:center;border:1px solid #E1E1E1" | [[The Paper]] ·  [[New Paper]] ·  [[Compé-per]]
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| style="text-align:center;background-color:#E1E1E1" | '''Other'''
| style="text-align:center;border:1px solid #E1E1E1" | '''Block''' ·  [[Zappy XT6]] ·  [[Terminal D6]] ·  [[Corpy NT6]]
| style="text-align:center;border:1px solid #E1E1E1" | [[Other Papers]]
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 14 July 2026

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Strong Bad answering a Polish email on the Block

Block is the computer Strong Bad uses to answer email from his Eastern European viewers, "across the pond." It has been seen only in the email other days. It has a screen and font similar to that of the Compy 386 and scrolling horizontal lines like the Tandy 400. The screen font is thick and utilitarian; however, the question mark is notably thin. This machine lacks contrast buttons or any other interactive feature common to Strong Bad's other personal computing systems.

The room in which Strong Bad uses the Block appears to be different from his usual Computer Room. The walls of the room a more faded blue, and the desk is darker as well.

The term "Block" is probably a reference to Poland (and most of Eastern Europe) once being part of the "Soviet Bloc".

Quick Facts

Debut: Email other days

Interactive Feature: None

Font: NOKIA® 5110 FontSet

Programs

  • polish_email.exe - This checks Eastern European email.
Strong Bad's computer equipment
Computers Papers
Current Lappier CGI Paper
Previous Tandy 400 · Compy 386 · Lappy 486 · Compé The Paper · New Paper · Compé-per
Other Block · Zappy XT6 · Terminal D6 · Corpy NT6 Other Papers