Monkey Island: The Ask Me About Loom Joke, Explained
So, you want to know about Loom? The latest masterpiece in fantasy storytelling from LucasFilm's Brian Moriarty? Might this have something to do with a certain crusty seadog met in the first few minutes of The Secret of Monkey Island? I'll bet it might.
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What started as a little guerilla, in-house joke about advertising is now something of an iconic reference that both encapsulates one of Monkey Island's grander themes and serves to shed some light on a game that truly deserves more attention. Why yes, you can, indeed, play Loom. Ask us about it- oh, you did! Great!
Early on in The Secret of Monkey Island, you'll have to enter the SCUMM Bar, a hive of villainy where you'll obtain your first set of game objectives from the three pirate leaders. You can also speak to some of the other pirates in the bar, learning about things like Mêlée Island's governor and the dreaded LeChuck, the Monkey Island series' iconic villain.
You can also encounter a pirate named Cobb. When you speak to him, you'll be confronted with a splash screen showing his beautiful mug - and you'll notice his odd badge, emblazoned with the words 'Ask Me About Loom.' Ask him about Loom, and he'll spring into his sales pitch:
You mean the latest masterpiece of fantasy storytelling from Lucasfilms™ Brian Moriarty™? Why it's an extraordinary adventure with an interface of magic, stunning high-resolution, 3D landscapes, sophisticated score and musical effects. Not to mention the detailed animation and special effects, elegant point 'n' click control of characters, objects, and magic spells. Beat the rush! Go out and buy Loom™ today!
To this, Guybrush will respond with a comment about just how obvious
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