Lesser known HTML tags
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Following is a list of uncommon HTML tags. They were coded into version 5 but forgotten about, like an old cat [sic] at the back of the cupboard.
Tag and usage example | Function |
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<fhp> | A large boxing glove comes out of the screen and wallops you one (stands for freakin' huge punch). |
<meta name = "nigerian"> | Lists your site in the Nigerian Scammers Directory (c) |
<bt>It's good to talk</bt> | Contacts the phone company. |
<virus>Downloading deadly virus</virus> | Pretty self explanatory, really. Could be used to infect the computer of anyone who visited the site. Still used by NASA and the American Presidential sites, so don't go there! |
<cheesebutty>Yum</cheesebutty> | Makes cheddar sandwich, served via the floppy disc drive and CD ROM tray. Yummy. |
<botalic>Hello</botalic> | Utilises the hidden 'botalic' typeset. Only available on BBC Micro or earlier, contains special characters such as ね. |
<sup>Dude</sup> | Used to greet the browser. "Sup?" "Sup." |
<nowii>No!</nowii> | Remove user's Nintendo Wii |
<zig>Take off every</zig> | Unlock secret HTML version of the classic Mega Drive game Zero Wing. |