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 |
|---|---|
| <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. |