Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Trivia / ClubPenguin

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Advertisments led to the downfall of Club Penguin Rewritten.

Added DiffLines:

* ScrewedByTheLawyers: The sole reason why ''Club Penguin Rewritten'' will '''never''' return. In the lead up to it's forced shut down in April 2022, the developers started becoming [[{{Greed}} greedy for cash]], implementing [[InternetAds advertisments]] in the Rockhopper's Daily Treasure that were ''forced to be watched'' and unable to be skipped with a adblocker. They also patched a workaround for that to ensure this happens. Monetizing fangames is a big no-no for the public. [[KarmaHoudiniWarranty Guess what happened when they were finally caught]]?


Added DiffLines:

** For ''Club Penguin Rewritten'', there was the Operation Swarm party, which never got off the ground due to not being completed in time. All that the players got in game was a month long rainstorm in November 2020 meant to be a lead up to it. According to some notes, Klutzy would have been adoptable as the last prize, though Klutzy would walk around the island as a mascot the following month as compensation.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** [[spoiler:Aunt Arctic is the Director.]]

to:

** The ending of Operation Blackout revealed that [[spoiler:Aunt Arctic is the Director.]]



* MilestoneCelebration: While an anniversary party is held each year, the 10 Year Anniversary Party was probably the most effort put into a party in years. Even going so far as to have a dedicated yearbook in the book room.

to:

* MilestoneCelebration: While an anniversary party is held each year, the 10 Year Anniversary Party from 2015 was probably the most effort put into a party in years. Even going so far as to have a dedicated yearbook in the book room.



* ThrowItIn: Aunt Arctic being the EPF Director wasn't the original intention; "clues" such as her gaining sunglasses when you mouse over her portrait in the newspaper and her initials corresponding with the mysterious 27th cipher letter weren't actually intentional, but once the idea of the spy agency having an anonymous director was pitched, Aunt Arctic was the only candidate who made sense at the time, and all the "clues" turned out to be pretty useful coincidences that worked in her favor.

to:

* ThrowItIn: Aunt Arctic being the EPF PSA/EPF Director wasn't the original intention; "clues" such as her gaining sunglasses when you mouse over her portrait in the newspaper and her initials corresponding with the mysterious 27th cipher letter weren't actually intentional, but once the idea of the spy agency having an anonymous director was pitched, Aunt Arctic was the only candidate who made sense at the time, and all the "clues" turned out to be pretty useful coincidences that worked in her favor.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** There was once a postcard called the "[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguin/images/2/23/Get_Better_Soon.png/revision/latest?cb=20190218182727 Get Better Soon]]" postcard, which was meant to be sent to players who were sick. However, people started using it as a form of ''death threat'', which caused it to be removed from the catalog in 2008.

to:

** There was once a postcard called the "[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguin/images/2/23/Get_Better_Soon.png/revision/latest?cb=20190218182727 png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20190218182727 Get Better Soon]]" postcard, which was meant to be sent to players who were sick. However, people started using it as a form of ''death threat'', which caused it to be removed from the catalog in 2008.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were all but squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt predatory allegations]] were made towards a private server's owner, leaving Club Penguin Rewritten the sole option and only hope of Club Penguin living past Flash... Until it too was suddenly quashed on April 13th, 2022.

to:

* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were all but squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt predatory allegations]] were made towards a private server's owner, leaving Club Penguin Rewritten the sole option and only hope of Club Penguin living past Flash... Until Flash until it too was suddenly quashed on April 13th, 2022.



* OfferVoidInNebraska: The ''[[TheMagazineRule Club Penguin Magazine]]'' was available in most parts of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina, but '''not''' in United States of America! [[{{Eagleland}} Maybe this was because America wasn't an ideal place to sell such merchandise?]]
** Also, there was an offer for free 1-month membership, which was ''again'' not available in USA.

to:

* OfferVoidInNebraska: The ''[[TheMagazineRule Club Penguin Magazine]]'' was available in most parts of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina, but '''not''' in United States of America! [[{{Eagleland}} Maybe this was because America wasn't an ideal place to sell such merchandise?]]
North America.
** Also, there was an offer for free 1-month membership, which was ''again'' not available in USA.North America.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were all but squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt certain allegations]] were made towards a private server's admin, leaving Club Penguin Rewritten the sole option and only hope of Club Penguin living past Flash... Until it too was suddenly quashed on April 13th, 2022.

to:

* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were all but squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt certain predatory allegations]] were made towards a private server's admin, owner, leaving Club Penguin Rewritten the sole option and only hope of Club Penguin living past Flash... Until it too was suddenly quashed on April 13th, 2022.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt certain allegations]] were made towards a private server's admin.

to:

* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were all but squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt certain allegations]] were made towards a private server's admin.admin, leaving Club Penguin Rewritten the sole option and only hope of Club Penguin living past Flash... Until it too was suddenly quashed on April 13th, 2022.

Added: 4

Removed: 210

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
No longer Trivia. See the X Source Cleanup thread.


* ImageSource: ''Club Penguin'' provides the page images for the following.
** ClamshellsAsMouths
** MouthyBird (middle right)
** PenguinsAreDucks (bottom right)
** VideoGamePerversityPrevention
** XtremeKoolLetterz



* TheWikiRule: The [[https://clubpenguin.fandom.com/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]], and another [[http://www.clubpenguinwiki.info/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]].

to:

* TheWikiRule: The [[https://clubpenguin.fandom.com/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]], and another [[http://www.clubpenguinwiki.info/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]].Wiki]].
----
Tabs MOD

Removed: 200

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
YMMV


* FanNickname: The Party Hat is known as the "Beta Hat" by fans, alluding to its only availability during the 2005 Beta Test Party. The 10 Year Edition Yearbook even calls it "the legendary Beta Hat".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ImageSource: ''Club Penguin'' provides the page images for the following.
** ClamshellsAsMouths
** MouthyBird (middle right)
** PenguinsAreDucks (bottom right)
** VideoGamePerversityPrevention
** XtremeKoolLetterz

Added: 503

Changed: 353

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings: There was once a postcard called the "[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguin/images/2/23/Get_Better_Soon.png/revision/latest?cb=20190218182727 Get Better Soon]]" postcard, which was meant to be sent to players who were sick. However, people started using it as a form of ''death threat'', which caused it to be removed from the catalog in 2008.

to:

* WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings: WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings:
**
There was once a postcard called the "[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguin/images/2/23/Get_Better_Soon.png/revision/latest?cb=20190218182727 Get Better Soon]]" postcard, which was meant to be sent to players who were sick. However, people started using it as a form of ''death threat'', which caused it to be removed from the catalog in 2008.2008.
** The ability to type numbers into the game chat was removed to discourage kids from sharing phone numbers and other personal information with it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WhyFandomCantHaveNiceThings: There was once a postcard called the "[[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/clubpenguin/images/2/23/Get_Better_Soon.png/revision/latest?cb=20190218182727 Get Better Soon]]" postcard, which was meant to be sent to players who were sick. However, people started using it as a form of ''death threat'', which caused it to be removed from the catalog in 2008.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** In one of the PSA missions, a penguin calls the Hydro Hopper "you old biscuit", a reference to the game's original name, "Ballistic Biscuit".

to:

** In one of the PSA missions, mission "Operation Spy and Seek", a penguin calls the Hydro Hopper "you old biscuit", a reference to the game's original name, "Ballistic Biscuit".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

*** In the mobile versions, the Iceberg would tilt very slightly depending on how many penguins were on either side, though it would never completely tip over.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ThrowItIn: Aunt Arctic being the EPF Director wasn't the original intention; "clues" such as her gaining sunglasses when you mouse over her portrait in the newspaper and her initials corresponding with the mysterious 27th cipher letter weren't actually intentional, but once the idea of the spy agency having an anonymous director was pitched, Aunt Arctic was the only candidate who made sense at the time, and all the "clues" turned out to be pretty useful coincidences that worked in her favor.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Some edits.


* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series.

to:

* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018,]] putting the lid on the series. Attempts to continue it unofficially by fans were squashed by Disney sending out DMCA takedowns in 2020 after [[PaedoHunt certain allegations]] were made towards a private server's admin.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com, but it was moved to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).

to:

* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com, but it was moved to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).The [[https://clubpenguin.fandom.com/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]], and another [[http://www.clubpenguinwiki.info/wiki/Club_Penguin_Wiki Club Penguin Wiki]].

Added DiffLines:

** Among the country flag pins is the obscure Central American country of UsefulNotes/{{Belize}}. This was added as a reference to programmer Chris Priebe, who was working on ''Club Penguin'' remotely from Belize at the time.


Added DiffLines:

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Early on, it was considered that the game's moderators would take the form of polar bears, complete with their own costumes and animations. This was cut primarily because making the moderators highly visible came with its own set of problems; namely that when a moderator was around players would change their behaviour or treat the mod as a celebrity, while if a moderator was noticeably absent players would be more inclined to feel like they can get away with breaking rules.
** The space between the Pet Shop and the Pizza Parlor was originally intended to be the location of the Dojo, but the slow pace of development for the Dojo's associated content meant that spot got filled by the Stage first.
** Sony was interested in purchasing ''Club Penguin''; this ultimately didn't happen, but a cross-promotion with ''WesternAnimation/SurfsUp'' did happen as a result of those discussions.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Some edits.


* CashCowFranchise: Club Penguin has sold gangbusters unlike any other virtual world. Enough to merit its own merchandise, books, and spin-off games.

to:

* CashCowFranchise: Club Penguin has ''Club Penguin'' once sold gangbusters unlike any other virtual world. Enough to merit its own merchandise, books, and spin-off games. [[SubvertedTrope Ultimately, however,]] it was run down to the ground and discontinued when it stopped being profitable.



* FollowTheLeader: Club Penguin had lots of [=MMOs=] which simply copied its format, such as ''Pandanda'' and ''[[PandaingToTheAudience Panfu]]''.
* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018]], putting the lid on the series.

to:

* FollowTheLeader: Club Penguin ''Club Penguin'' had lots of [=MMOs=] which simply copied its format, such as ''Pandanda'' and ''[[PandaingToTheAudience Panfu]]''.
* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018]], 2018,]] putting the lid on the series.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** This exchange in a comic:
--->'''Lime green penguin''': [[BadassBoast I've mastered ALL the elements!]] '''[[BadassBoast Fire, Snow, AND Water!]]'''
--->'''Orange penguin''': Not ALL the elements.
--->'''Lime green penguin''': You know Shadow?!
--->'''Orange penguin''': [[spoiler:[[BaitAndSwitchComment I know]] [[http://clubpenguin.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Adventuer65/CARD_JITSU_CHEESE!!!! Cheese!]]]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* FranchiseKiller: The negative reception of ''Club Penguin Island'' [[https://www.clubpenguinisland.com/2018/09/thank-you-penguin-family/ caused the game to be shut down by the end of 2018]], putting the lid on the series.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** In one of the PSA missions, a penguin calls the Hydro Hopper "you old biscuit", a reference to the game's original name, "Ballistic Biscuit"

to:

** In one of the PSA missions, a penguin calls the Hydro Hopper "you old biscuit", a reference to the game's original name, "Ballistic Biscuit"Biscuit".



** There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't. [[spoiler:Until the shutdown was announced, at least; now this is exactly the method to tip it over, revealing a setup fit for a dance party and a message from the devs]].

to:

** There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't. [[spoiler:Until the shutdown was announced, at least; now this is exactly the method to tip it over, revealing a setup fit for a dance party and a message from the devs]].devs.]]



* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com moving to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).

to:

* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com moving com, but it was moved to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* NoExportForYou: The ''[[TheMagazineRule Club Penguin Magazine]]'' was available in most parts of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina, but '''not''' in United States of America! [[{{Eagleland}} Maybe this was because America wasn't ideal place to sell such merchandise?]]

to:

* NoExportForYou: OfferVoidInNebraska: The ''[[TheMagazineRule Club Penguin Magazine]]'' was available in most parts of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina, but '''not''' in United States of America! [[{{Eagleland}} Maybe this was because America wasn't an ideal place to sell such merchandise?]]merchandise?]]
** Also, there was an offer for free 1-month membership, which was ''again'' not available in USA.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NoExportForYou: The ''[[TheMagazineRule Club Penguin Magazine]]'' was available in most parts of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina, but '''not''' in United States of America! [[{{Eagleland}} Maybe this was because America wasn't ideal place to sell such merchandise?]]

Added: 569

Changed: 310

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* UrbanLegendOfZelda: There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't. [[spoiler:Until the shutdown was announced, at least; now this is exactly the method to tip it over, revealing a setup fit for a dance party and a message from the devs]].

to:

* UrbanLegendOfZelda: UrbanLegendOfZelda:
**
There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't. [[spoiler:Until the shutdown was announced, at least; now this is exactly the method to tip it over, revealing a setup fit for a dance party and a message from the devs]].devs]].
** There were many rumors stating how to get to Rockhopper Island. One of the more popular ones was to stay on the Migrator past its leaving date. WordOfGod states that Rockhopper Island was to be implemented in the game at one point, but was never put in.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* FollowTheLeader: Club Penguin had lots of [=MMOs=] which simply copied its format, such as ''Pandanda'' and ''[[PandaingToTheAudience Panfu]]''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* UrbanLegendOfZelda: There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't.

to:

* UrbanLegendOfZelda: There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't. [[spoiler:Until the shutdown was announced, at least; now this is exactly the method to tip it over, revealing a setup fit for a dance party and a message from the devs]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* UrbanLegendOfZelda: There was a rumor which mentions that if many people use the Hard Hat and jackhammer one side of the Iceberg, it will tip over. It didn't.

Added: 335

Changed: 190

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DevelopmentGag: The Costume Catalog is located in the Puffleberry Mall, which replaced the stage. The store's sign that contains it even has the comedy/tragedy masks that used to be seen above the theater.

to:

* DevelopmentGag: DevelopmentGag:
**
The Costume Catalog is located in the Puffleberry Mall, which replaced the stage. The store's sign that contains it even has the comedy/tragedy masks that used to be seen above the theater.theater.
** In one of the PSA missions, a penguin calls the Hydro Hopper "you old biscuit", a reference to the game's original name, "Ballistic Biscuit"

Added: 756

Changed: 249

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** After a long '''7 years''' the Rainbow Puffle is finally here! It arrived at the March 2013 Puffle Party! AND IT FARTS GLITTER!

to:

** After a long '''7 years''' the The alleged Rainbow Puffle is finally here! It arrived at the March 2013 Puffle Party! AND IT FARTS GLITTER! Party.



* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com moving to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).

to:

* CashCowFranchise: Club Penguin has sold gangbusters unlike any other virtual world. Enough to merit its own merchandise, books, and spin-off games.
* DevelopmentGag: The Costume Catalog is located in the Puffleberry Mall, which replaced the stage. The store's sign that contains it even has the comedy/tragedy masks that used to be seen above the theater.
* FanNickname: The Party Hat is known as the "Beta Hat" by fans, alluding to its only availability during the 2005 Beta Test Party. The 10 Year Edition Yearbook even calls it "the legendary Beta Hat".
* MilestoneCelebration: While an anniversary party is held each year, the 10 Year Anniversary Party was probably the most effort put into a party in years. Even going so far as to have a dedicated yearbook in the book room.
* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com moving to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
If this is too short, then you can feel free to get rid of it.

Added DiffLines:

* AscendedFanon:
** After a long '''7 years''' the Rainbow Puffle is finally here! It arrived at the March 2013 Puffle Party! AND IT FARTS GLITTER!
** The Golden Puffle also came, just before Operation: Puffle.
** [[spoiler:Aunt Arctic is the Director.]]
* TheWikiRule: http://clubpenguin.wikia.com moving to http://clubpenguinwiki.info (although the former is still edited a lot).

Top