Strong Bad Email/dandy

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Strong Bad decides to get into the unlawful highwayman business, mostly to annoy other people

Cast (in order of appearance): Strong Bad, Homestar Runner Strong Sad, Coach Z, Strong Mad

Places: Computer Room, The Office, The Field

Computer: Compé

Date: 28 Feburary 2010

Running Time: 4:26

Page Title: Stand and Deliver!

Contents

Transcript

STRONG BAD: {Singing} We're spending all our lives, living in an email paradise!

STRONG BAD: What are you talking about? My job's not boring! It's fun.. and adventurous, and.. exciting!!

{Flashback: Strong Bad at the office, typing on his computer. Homestar pops up behind him.}

HOMESTAR: Hey Stwong Bad! Hey Stwong Bad!! Hey Stwong Bad!!

{Cut back.}

STRONG BAD: Hmm... Scratch that, it's totally boring. Alright, time to hunt for a new job!

{Strong Sad walks past him, and Strong Bad turns around.}

STRONG BAD: Hey dumpy! Do you know of any cool jobs!

STRONG SAD: Why are you asking me?

STRONG BAD: ...Because you were the one closest to me right now, and it saves me the effort of asking someone else.

STRONG SAD: Oh, right.. Umm... A doctor?

STRONG BAD: What, no! That's still boring! Something else! Something that requires me to look awesome, gets me mondo cash, and one that no one has ever done before!

STRONG SAD: You mean.. like a Highway man?

STRONG BAD: What's that?

STRONG SAD: Someone who rides on a horse and robs money from unsuspecting people.. They were rather commonplace in the 17th century.. Ever hear of Dick Turpin?

STRONG BAD: STRONG SAD! Watch your potty mouth!

STRONG SAD: But he was a-..

STRONG BAD: You're right! It sounds like an awesome job.. I'll do it!

STRONG SAD: Glad to be some help...

STRONG BAD: Quiet, Dumpy McDumpDump!

STRONG SAD: You're a jerk, Strong Bad.. {Leaves.}

STRONG BAD: Time to formulate my plan!

{Cut to the field. Coach Z is walking by when suddenly Strong Bad rides in.}

STRONG BAD: STAND AND DELIVER!

{Coach Z turns around and acts shocked at the appearance of Strong Bad.}

COACH Z: Ah! Don't hurt me, I'm just a peasant!

STRONG BAD: Whoa, calm down Coach. It's just me!

COACH Z: Oh, right.. Right..

STRONG BAD: Anyway.. {Pulls out a bag.} YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE!

COACH Z: I don't have any money..

STRONG BAD: Right... THE CONTENTS OF YOUR POCKETS OR YOUR LIFE!

COACH Z: Okay.. {Reaches into pockets and pulls out the following items: a penny, a pile of dust, a wine magazine, a wireless telephone, and an inflatable raft.}

STRONG BAD: Right... You may live, simpleton!

COACH Z: Say, what are you riding on, anyway?

{Zoom out to reveal that Strong Bad is riding on Strong Mad, who's on his hands and knees.}

STRONG MAD: I'M A HORSEY!!!!!!!

{Cut back to the computer room. Strong Bad walks back in.}

STRONG BAD: Wow, that wasn't that exciting to be honest.. Anyways. {Typing.} So anyway, Prince Charming, as I said.. my job is not at all boring! It provides me all the excitement I need in life, anyway!

{The Compe-Per pops up, having the "Click here to Email Strong Bad" sign up.}

Easter eggs

  • At the end, click on "exciting" to see a scene with Homestar and Strong Bad in the office. Homestar's dressed in old 17th century clothing, while Strong Bad has his head on the desk.}

HOMESTAR: {Singing.} PWINCE CHARMING! PWINCE CHARMING! PWETTY SURE THERE'S NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF!

STRONG BAD: Homestar, get out.

Fun Facts

Real World References

  • This email contains many references to the English singer Adam Ant, who was popular during the 80's.
    • The title of the email is a reference to his 1981 song, Stand and Deliver
    • The name of the emailer, "Leslie Goddard", is the real name of Adam Ant.
    • The song that Homestar was singing in the easter egg was another one of his songs, [Prince Charming_(Adam and the Ants song) Prince Charming].
  • The song that Strong Bad was singing at the start was a parody of Gangsta's paradise, by Coolio.
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