Easter eggs...

Moridin · 11-25-2004, 11:54 PM

you know, those things in DVDs or movies that are tip offs to those who are well read or saw the first one? This book has em. Of course, everyone may know this and I'm stating the obvious, but I thought I'd put two down that I've found so far. I know I've seen a few more, but I forget where they were, so Oh Well. If you find any, post them here.

(Brian may or may not have intended these to be in here. It's a law of writing to draw from other people, from what you find humorous, etc. And sometimes you do it without even realizing it)

On page 190, Atomik Lad says, "..Until it becomes so cross that it would make a mistake" A direct line from Monty Python, when one of Arthur's sidekicks (or knights, you picky picky person) is purposing how to defeat the bunny.

On page 268, Dr. Genius is explaining the laws of KI fields, and says they could find.."The answer to life, the universe. Everything."
This one is kind of a stretch, but not much. Douglas Adams (if you don't know this name stop. Go to a book store. Buy The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Enjoy) wrote a book called Life, the Universe, and Everything, which is a satiric novel based on the question and answer.

On page 331, Nuke says "Too old, Too old for the training" Yoda's line from The Star Wars Trilogy. (The good one)

424, Atomk Lad says: "Ask me your questions, old man, I'm not afraid" Monty Python again.

Of course, there are dozens of sarcastic quips about our culture throughout the book (Go nukeracer gooooo) and comics in general. I'm just looking for the direct pulls, something that really made you laugh because you're "in on it" with the writer.

That's all i've found (or care to write down) so far- what have you found?

Artman317 · 11-27-2004, 06:58 PM

Somewhere near the very end of the book i remember vaguely a 'With great power comes, yatta yatta yatta, Look just don't bite the hand that feeds you.' (Obviously the spiderman saying "With great power come great responsibility." But changed it due to copyright or Nuke just couldn't remember it.)

Also, the popular drink in the book is Dr. Zap. (Dr.Pepper, Mr.Pibb) (from that personal comic brian did, We all know he loves Mr Pibb, err, well, the original version of Mr.pibb.)

Kurosen · 11-27-2004, 07:31 PM

Oh yeah, Nuklear Age is filled with stuff like this. There's several other Star Wars lines mostly around the Superion chapters.

The movie that Rachel and Atomik Lad see is obviously a dig at Titantic (hey, it was timely when I wrote it!). In fact, the whole ZMAX thing leading up to it is pretty much line for line what they tell you at IMAX theaters.

I'd better stop before I reveal them all. Here's a hint though: every video game played or mentioned is based on a real game or franchise.

Artman317 · 11-27-2004, 08:03 PM

Any Easter eggs that only you'd know Brian?

Like having a character based entirely off of someone you know personally.
Or something like 'Lydia loves labeling stuff and i find it funny, So I put a labelmaker in the book for nuke label everything with.'

rightwhatwasidoing? · 11-28-2004, 01:16 PM

Here's an obvious one that I really liked. it's basically the only one i know, so its the one im saying!

The Resturant at the beginning of the Book. Clevinger, you are awesome, as soon as i saw that i started laughing. For those that dont know, The Resturant at the end of the Universe is a book written by Douglas Adams, part of the hitchhiker's trilogy. i guess it really isnt that funny, but i really like the hitchhiker's series

Kurosen · 11-28-2004, 01:57 PM

Oh yeah, several chapter titles are easter eggs if you look at them like that.

As for ones only I would know about -- the one that comes immediately to mind is the entire drive through scenario when Nuke and Atomik Lad are on their way to pick up Rachel to go to the beach. It is 100% true. It happened to me at a Taco Bell late one night.

Yousabugger · 11-28-2004, 07:32 PM

You mean there really is a game called Horseshoes & Handgrenades 3-D? (right title?)

Ominous · 12-17-2004, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurosen

Oh yeah, several chapter titles are easter eggs if you look at them like that.

As for ones only I would know about -- the one that comes immediately to mind is the entire drive through scenario when Nuke and Atomik Lad are on their way to pick up Rachel to go to the beach. It is 100% true. It happened to me at a Taco Bell late one night.

At least they actually DO serve refried beans at Taco Bell...

icythaco · 12-17-2004, 10:34 PM

I don't know about the rest of you, but I think Nuklear Age is just one giant Easter egg (making fun of the golden age of superhero comics) filled with smaller easter eggs within easter eggs, each referencing to different aspects of pop culture...After all, isn't that what sattire, in essence, is about? I mean, if you pick up any piece of good sattire (Pratchett, Adams, etc.), you'll basically be reading joke upon joke about popular culture, with a great plotline thrown into the mix. Same things goes for Brian and Nuklear Age...

Mydred · 01-11-2005, 04:19 AM

There's the part near the beginning of the book when Atomik Lad is trying to think of a gift for Nuke. A suggestion to buy him a pet is made and Atomik Lad says something along the lines of "Nah, he'll probably make him wear a cape and call him 'Der Wunder Kat' "

As far as I know, when Brian first got his cat Kurt, he called him 'Kurt der Wunder Kat'

Or I could be crazy.

11-25-2004, 11:54 PM	#1
Moridin Goomba Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 20	Easter eggs... you know, those things in DVDs or movies that are tip offs to those who are well read or saw the first one? This book has em. Of course, everyone may know this and I'm stating the obvious, but I thought I'd put two down that I've found so far. I know I've seen a few more, but I forget where they were, so Oh Well. If you find any, post them here. (Brian may or may not have intended these to be in here. It's a law of writing to draw from other people, from what you find humorous, etc. And sometimes you do it without even realizing it) On page 190, Atomik Lad says, "..Until it becomes so cross that it would make a mistake" A direct line from Monty Python, when one of Arthur's sidekicks (or knights, you picky picky person) is purposing how to defeat the bunny. On page 268, Dr. Genius is explaining the laws of KI fields, and says they could find.."The answer to life, the universe. Everything." This one is kind of a stretch, but not much. Douglas Adams (if you don't know this name stop. Go to a book store. Buy The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Enjoy) wrote a book called Life, the Universe, and Everything, which is a satiric novel based on the question and answer. On page 331, Nuke says "Too old, Too old for the training" Yoda's line from The Star Wars Trilogy. (The good one) 424, Atomk Lad says: "Ask me your questions, old man, I'm not afraid" Monty Python again. Of course, there are dozens of sarcastic quips about our culture throughout the book (Go nukeracer gooooo) and comics in general. I'm just looking for the direct pulls, something that really made you laugh because you're "in on it" with the writer. That's all i've found (or care to write down) so far- what have you found? Last edited by Moridin; 11-26-2004 at 02:49 AM.

11-27-2004, 06:58 PM	#2
Artman317 Goomba Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	Somewhere near the very end of the book i remember vaguely a 'With great power comes, yatta yatta yatta, Look just don't bite the hand that feeds you.' (Obviously the spiderman saying "With great power come great responsibility." But changed it due to copyright or Nuke just couldn't remember it.) Also, the popular drink in the book is Dr. Zap. (Dr.Pepper, Mr.Pibb) (from that personal comic brian did, We all know he loves Mr Pibb, err, well, the original version of Mr.pibb.) Last edited by Artman317; 11-27-2004 at 07:05 PM.

11-28-2004, 01:16 PM	#5
rightwhatwasidoing? ah...who are you again? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I live in my own world, i call it shmooglim. Posts: 227	Here's an obvious one that I really liked. it's basically the only one i know, so its the one im saying! The Resturant at the beginning of the Book. Clevinger, you are awesome, as soon as i saw that i started laughing. For those that dont know, The Resturant at the end of the Universe is a book written by Douglas Adams, part of the hitchhiker's trilogy. i guess it really isnt that funny, but i really like the hitchhiker's series __________________ "Madness in a BOX!"

11-28-2004, 07:32 PM	#7
Yousabugger Thieving Black Mage Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 93	You mean there really is a game called Horseshoes & Handgrenades 3-D? (right title?) __________________ "Only a fool walks into the future backwards." -Commander General Trimack "You talk like a drunk man walks: in every direction but where he be headed." -Adie "What your soldier wants-- really, really wants -- is no-one shooting back at him." -AFP "You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses."

12-17-2004, 10:34 PM	#9
icythaco Funcraft II: "Let's all get along!" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: I erased my exact whereabouts from googleEarth Posts: 665	I don't know about the rest of you, but I think Nuklear Age is just one giant Easter egg (making fun of the golden age of superhero comics) filled with smaller easter eggs within easter eggs, each referencing to different aspects of pop culture...After all, isn't that what sattire, in essence, is about? I mean, if you pick up any piece of good sattire (Pratchett, Adams, etc.), you'll basically be reading joke upon joke about popular culture, with a great plotline thrown into the mix. Same things goes for Brian and Nuklear Age... __________________ Due to several pending lawsuits, Blizzard's long anticipated next installment in the famed Starcraft series, Starcraft II, has been renamed "Funcraft II". In addition, according to a Blizzard spokesman, the game will no longer focus on interstellar battle but will instead be centered around the idea of nonviolent conflict resolution, with the game's ultimate goal being to bring about interstellar harmony.

11-27-2004, 07:31 PM	#3
Kurosen Hmph, what a waste of words. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,071	Oh yeah, Nuklear Age is filled with stuff like this. There's several other Star Wars lines mostly around the Superion chapters. The movie that Rachel and Atomik Lad see is obviously a dig at Titantic (hey, it was timely when I wrote it!). In fact, the whole ZMAX thing leading up to it is pretty much line for line what they tell you at IMAX theaters. I'd better stop before I reveal them all. Here's a hint though: every video game played or mentioned is based on a real game or franchise.

11-27-2004, 08:03 PM	#4
Artman317 Goomba Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	Any Easter eggs that only you'd know Brian? Like having a character based entirely off of someone you know personally. Or something like 'Lydia loves labeling stuff and i find it funny, So I put a labelmaker in the book for nuke label everything with.'

11-28-2004, 01:57 PM	#6
Kurosen Hmph, what a waste of words. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,071	Oh yeah, several chapter titles are easter eggs if you look at them like that. As for ones only I would know about -- the one that comes immediately to mind is the entire drive through scenario when Nuke and Atomik Lad are on their way to pick up Rachel to go to the beach. It is 100% true. It happened to me at a Taco Bell late one night.

01-11-2005, 04:19 AM	#10
Mydred Goomba Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	There's the part near the beginning of the book when Atomik Lad is trying to think of a gift for Nuke. A suggestion to buy him a pet is made and Atomik Lad says something along the lines of "Nah, he'll probably make him wear a cape and call him 'Der Wunder Kat' " As far as I know, when Brian first got his cat Kurt, he called him 'Kurt der Wunder Kat' Or I could be crazy.