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Homestar Runner complains about pricing while Bubs tries to unload the shotgunned [[Compy 386]]. This toon replaced the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[Strong Bad Email Menu|menu]] after the Compy 386's destruction in [[virus]], and is no longer available as of November 29, 2004.
Homestar Runner complains about pricing while Bubs tries to unload the shotgunned [[Compy 386]].


'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Bubs]]
'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Bubs]]
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* [#Transcript 1 Transcript]
* [#Transcript 1 Transcript]
* [#Fun_Facts 2 Fun Facts]
* [#Fun_Facts 2 Fun Facts]
** [#Trivia 2.1 Trivia]
** [#Explanations 2.1 Explanations]
** [#Remarks 2.2 Remarks]
** [#Trivia 2.2 Trivia]
** [#Goofs 2.3 Goofs]
** [#Remarks 2.3 Remarks]
** [#Glitches 2.4 Glitches]
** [#Goofs 2.4 Goofs]
** [#Inside_References 2.5 Inside References]
** [#Expired_Glitches 2.5 Expired Glitches]
** [#Real-World_References 2.6 Real-World References]
** [#Inside_References 2.6 Inside References]
** [#Fast_Forward 2.7 Fast Forward]
** [#Real-World_References 2.7 Real-World References]
** [#Fast_Forward 2.8 Fast Forward]
* [#External_Links 3 External Links]
* [#External_Links 3 External Links]


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''{The shot opens with the shotgunned Compy 386 with a piece of paper taped to the front of it listing all the Strong Bad emails from [[some kinda robot]] to [[virus]] (some kinda robot to [[animal]] on versions with the toon removed). After about 10 seconds, Homestar Runner starts talking}''
''{The shot opens with the shotgunned Compy 386 with a piece of paper taped to the front of it listing all the Strong Bad emails from [[some kinda robot]] to [[virus]] (some kinda robot to [[animal]] on versions with the toon removed). After about 10 seconds, Homestar Runner starts talking}''


'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' You want how much?! That's preposterous! What kinda shady Bubs business you running here anyways? A Bubsness? ''{camera zooms out so we can see Homestar and the rest of the concession stand, with Bubs nowhere in sight}'' Why, I've got half a mind to report you, mister!
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' You want how much?! That's preposterous! What kinda shady Bubs business you running here anyways? A Bubsness?
 
''{The camera zooms out to show Homestar and the rest of the concession stand, with Bubs nowhere in sight}''
 
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Why, I've got half a mind to report you, mister!


''{Bubs appears from the back of the concession stand as though walking up a staircase}''
''{Bubs appears from the back of the concession stand as though walking up a staircase}''
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Bubsy, I'm not gonna lie to you. He flew away.
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Bubsy, I'm not gonna lie to you. He flew away.


'''BUBS:''' Homestar, ''{camera changes back to exterior view of the concession stand}'' did you come up here for a reason?
'''BUBS:''' Homestar,—
 
''{camera changes back to exterior view of the concession stand}''
 
'''BUBS:''' —did you come up here for a reason?


'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Um, freedom?
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Um, freedom?
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== <span class="mw-headline">Fun Facts</span> ==
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=== <span class="mw-headline">Explanations</span> ===
* This toon briefly served as the [[Strong Bad Email Menu]] from November 22 through 29, 2004. Email menus typically use [[Strong Bad]]'s current computer screen to present the list of emails; the email [[virus]] on November 15 culminated in the Compy being destroyed by [[Bubs's Shotgun|Bubs's shotgun]] and subsequently being sold at [[Bubs' Concession Stand|his concession stand]]. On November 29, 2004, the new email, [[animal]], revealed the [[Lappy 486]] as Strong Bad's new computer, and this toon was replaced by a menu featuring the Lappy screen.
* A &quot;[[Lemon (automobile)|lemon]]&quot;, which Homestar refers to, is a defective car.


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* When the [[Tandy 400]] exploded, the [[Broken Tandy Menu]] similarly replaced the usual email menu.
* When the [[Tandy 400]] exploded, the [[Broken Tandy Menu]] similarly replaced the usual email menu.
* A &quot;[[Lemon (automobile)|lemon]]&quot;, which Homestar refers to, is a defective car.


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=== <span class="mw-headline">Remarks</span> ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Remarks</span> ===


* This toon also has a different filename than the usual Compy 386 Strong Bad email menu, so instead of being &quot;[https://old.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.swf sbemail.swf]&quot;, it was &quot;[https://old.homestarrunner.com/sbemail_shotgunned.swf sbemail_shotgunned.swf]&quot;.
* This toon has a different filename than the usual Compy 386 Strong Bad email menu; instead of being &quot;[https://old.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.swf sbemail.swf]&quot;, it is &quot;[https://old.homestarrunner.com/sbemail_shotgunned.swf sbemail_shotgunned.swf]&quot;.
* We now know where both of Strong Bad's old computers were being held in the time period from [[virus]] to [[retirement]]. [[The King of Town]] had the [[Tandy 400]], and [[Homestar Runner]] had the [[Compy 386]].
* We now know where both of Strong Bad's old computers were being held in the time period from [[virus]] to [[retirement]]. [[The King of Town]] had the [[Tandy 400]], and [[Homestar Runner]] had the [[Compy 386]].


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=== <span class="mw-headline">Goofs</span> ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Goofs</span> ===


* On the email list, [[flashback]] leads to &quot;emailahundred.html&quot;, a [[404'd]] page, instead of the intended &quot;sbemailahundred.html&quot;.
* The Compy 386 is missing the contrast dial.
* The Compy 386 is missing the contrast dial.
* The font used for the email names does not include an underscore ('_') character, so 'sb_email 22' appears with a square instead of an underscore.
* The font used for the email names does not include an underscore ('_') character, so 'sb_email 22' appears with a square instead of an underscore.
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* The notepad does not list the email [[virus]] as new after the camera zooms out to Bubs' Concession Stand.
* The notepad does not list the email [[virus]] as new after the camera zooms out to Bubs' Concession Stand.


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=== <span class="mw-headline">Glitches</span> ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Expired Glitches</span> ===


* If you let the animation start, the menu has a bug that causes the emails to count up from 0 instead of 1, so clicking on a title will direct you to the email one previous to it. This also means [[some kinda robot]] directed to 'sbemail0.html' and virus could only be accessed from the menu by clicking the very top of the word ''virus''. Also, [[flashback]] takes you to 'emailahundred.html' instead of 'sbemailahundred.html', whether or not you let the animation play.
* Before it was removed, after the animation played, the list of emails counted up from 0 instead of 1, so clicking on a title would direct the viewer to the email one previous to it. This also meant that [[some kinda robot]] directed to the nonexistent 'sbemail0.html' and [[virus]] could only be accessed from the menu by clicking the very top of the word ''virus''.
** Similarly, after the animation plays, &quot;car&quot; links to sbemail100.html, &quot;[[Not the 100th Email!!!]]&quot;
** Similarly, after the animation, [[car]] linked to sbemail100.html, &quot;[[Sbemail 100 Fakeout]]&quot;.
** This glitch makes it impossible to watch [[different town]], since clicking it will direct you to [[stupid stuff]] (the email before it), and clicking on [[flashback]] (the email after) always directs to emailahundred.
** This glitch made it impossible to watch [[different town]], since clicking it led to [[stupid stuff]] (the email before it), and clicking on [[flashback]] (the email after) always directs to emailahundred.


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=== <span class="mw-headline">Inside References</span> ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Inside References</span> ===


* Bubsness is an example of a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]].
* &quot;Bubsness&quot; is an example of a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]].
* Homestar's claim about Strong Mad flying away is a [[Blatant Lies|blatant lie]].
* Homestar's claim about Strong Mad flying away is a [[Blatant Lies|blatant lie]].


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


* Homestar's lines about freedom, liberty, savings, and eggs may be a reference to the [[Terry Pratchett]] novel &quot;Night Watch&quot; in which the slogan of a violent revolution is &quot;Truth! Justice! Freedom! Reasonably-Priced Love! And a hard-boiled egg!&quot;
* Homestar's lines about freedom, liberty, savings, and [[Eggs|eggs]] may be a reference to the [[Terry Pratchett]] novel ''[[Night Watch (Discworld)|Night Watch]]'', in which the slogan of a violent revolution is &quot;Truth! Justice! Freedom! Reasonably-Priced Love! And a hard-boiled egg!&quot;


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"Homestar, did you come here for a reason?"

Homestar Runner complains about pricing while Bubs tries to unload the shotgunned Compy 386.

Cast (in order of appearance): Homestar Runner, Bubs

Places: Bubs' Concession Stand

Date: Monday, November 22, 2004

Running Time: 1:15

Page Title: Denny's Menu

  • [#Transcript 1 Transcript]
  • [#Fun_Facts 2 Fun Facts]
    • [#Explanations 2.1 Explanations]
    • [#Trivia 2.2 Trivia]
    • [#Remarks 2.3 Remarks]
    • [#Goofs 2.4 Goofs]
    • [#Expired_Glitches 2.5 Expired Glitches]
    • [#Inside_References 2.6 Inside References]
    • [#Real-World_References 2.7 Real-World References]
    • [#Fast_Forward 2.8 Fast Forward]
  • [#External_Links 3 External Links]

Transcript

{The shot opens with the shotgunned Compy 386 with a piece of paper taped to the front of it listing all the Strong Bad emails from some kinda robot to virus (some kinda robot to animal on versions with the toon removed). After about 10 seconds, Homestar Runner starts talking}

HOMESTAR RUNNER: {offscreen} You want how much?! That's preposterous! What kinda shady Bubs business you running here anyways? A Bubsness?

{The camera zooms out to show Homestar and the rest of the concession stand, with Bubs nowhere in sight}

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Why, I've got half a mind to report you, mister!

{Bubs appears from the back of the concession stand as though walking up a staircase}

BUBS: Doot doot doo... all right, I'm back!

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Oh! Nothing!

BUBS: Who were you just talkin' to?

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Um, nobody? Everybody? Strong... Mad?

BUBS: Strong Mad was up here? Where'd he go?

{camera angle changes so that the camera is inside the concession stand looking outward}

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Bubsy, I'm not gonna lie to you. He flew away.

BUBS: Homestar,—

{camera changes back to exterior view of the concession stand}

BUBS: —did you come up here for a reason?

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Um, freedom?

BUBS: What?

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Liberty! I mean, savings? Milk! Eggs! A low-priced automobile!

BUBS: Well, why didn't you say so? I've got one right here! {Bubs gestures toward the shotgunned Compy} Just in! Fresh from the factory goodness!

{camera changes back to the interior view of the concession stand. Homestar performs several double takes}

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Bubs, are you trying to sell me a lemon?

BUBS: Homestar, I'm not gonna lie to you.

{camera changes back to exterior view of the concession stand}

BUBS: You're not gonna find a better deal.

HOMESTAR RUNNER: Sold! Sold! {deeper voice} Sold!

{The camera cuts back to the menu taped on the broken Compy 386}

Fun Facts

Explanations

  • This toon briefly served as the Strong Bad Email Menu from November 22 through 29, 2004. Email menus typically use Strong Bad's current computer screen to present the list of emails; the email virus on November 15 culminated in the Compy being destroyed by Bubs's shotgun and subsequently being sold at his concession stand. On November 29, 2004, the new email, animal, revealed the Lappy 486 as Strong Bad's new computer, and this toon was replaced by a menu featuring the Lappy screen.
  • A "lemon", which Homestar refers to, is a defective car.

Trivia

Remarks

Goofs

  • On the email list, flashback leads to "emailahundred.html", a 404'd page, instead of the intended "sbemailahundred.html".
  • The Compy 386 is missing the contrast dial.
  • The font used for the email names does not include an underscore ('_') character, so 'sb_email 22' appears with a square instead of an underscore.
  • The Compy 386 is shaped differently than it is seen from the side in fingers.
  • The notepad does not list the email virus as new after the camera zooms out to Bubs' Concession Stand.

Expired Glitches

  • Before it was removed, after the animation played, the list of emails counted up from 0 instead of 1, so clicking on a title would direct the viewer to the email one previous to it. This also meant that some kinda robot directed to the nonexistent 'sbemail0.html' and virus could only be accessed from the menu by clicking the very top of the word virus.

Inside References

Real-World References

  • Homestar's lines about freedom, liberty, savings, and eggs may be a reference to the Terry Pratchett novel Night Watch, in which the slogan of a violent revolution is "Truth! Justice! Freedom! Reasonably-Priced Love! And a hard-boiled egg!"

Fast Forward

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