Favorite obscure joke in a video game?

bbernardini

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Thu Dec-18-08 10:22 AM
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Favorite obscure joke in a video game?

I just discovered mine...in the third episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, there's a Wesley Willis reference.

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bbernardini

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Thu Dec-18-08 06:33 PM
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1. Kick!

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Danger Mouse

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Thu Dec-18-08 06:47 PM
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2. In Pokemon Diamond/Pearl there's a reference to Zack Parson's book 'My Tank is Fight'

It wasn't hilarious, per se, but it was pleasantly surprising. Talk about obscure. There's also a reference to the infamous engrish from the old NES game Pro Wrestling 'A Winner is You'
Story wise, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl is better than you'd think. The bad guy is legitimately menacing, but sympathetic.

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Greyskye

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Thu Dec-18-08 06:56 PM
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3. Fallout 2 had a Monty Python reference from Holy Grail

"What is your favorite color?"

"Blue - no, green! Aarrrrrrgggghhhhhhh!"

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RandomThoughts

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:02 PM
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5. Fallout two

Edited on Thu Dec-18-08 09:03 PM by RandomThoughts

also used the planet Saturn for its loading icon, let that spin around a few times. And recommended eye protection for those leaving the vault.

Of coarse I don't believe in that stuff.

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RandomThoughts

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Thu Dec-18-08 08:59 PM
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4. googled it

Bubs' farewell line to Strong Bad, "Rock over London! Rock on Chicago", is a reference to schitzophrenic songwriter Wesley Willis, who would often use the lines in his songs.

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ghostsofgiants

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:07 PM
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6. How is that game?

It seems fun.

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bbernardini

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:30 PM
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7. Which one, Strong Bad?

Brilliant, although it's a lot more entertaining if you're familiar with the cartoon.

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ghostsofgiants

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:40 PM
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10. I am very familiar with the cartoon.

I'll have to check it out.

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deucemagnet

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:39 PM
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8. Biggs and Wedge from the Final Fantasy series.

An homage to Biggs Darklighter and Wedge Antilles from Star Wars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cid_(Final_Fantasy)

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RoyGBiv

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Thu Dec-18-08 09:39 PM
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9. Moose and Squirrel ...

Baldur's Gate: Shadow of Amn

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