The recently available compilation, Tony Hawk`s Pro Skater 3 + 4, particularly for those with early access, contains numerous details designed to engage players. Beyond the anticipated soundtrack and updated graphics, developers have included subtle elements intended for attentive exploration. One such detail, residing within the auditory environment of a classic level, has begun to draw attention.
Specifically, players navigating the Airport level—a map originally featured in Tony Hawk`s Pro Skater 3—are encouraged to listen closely to the public address announcements. While standard airport messages regarding delays and gate changes are present, a specific, rather peculiar phrase can be heard amidst the routine broadcasts.
The announcement in question states: “The driver of a white sedan–you left your lights on.” This line, delivered with the formal cadence of an airport announcer, is not an ordinary piece of background dialogue. It is a direct quotation from the acclaimed “Band Geeks” episode of the popular animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants.
Within the context of the original cartoon episode, this memorable line is delivered by the character Patrick Star under circumstances best described as uniquely bizarre and comically unfortunate. Its inclusion in the remastered Airport level serves as an unexpected, almost surreal, nod to a specific moment in pop culture history, contrasting sharply with the skateboarding environment.
This audio Easter egg is not the sole instance of SpongeBob SquarePants being referenced in the Tony Hawk`s Pro Skater 3 + 4 compilation; the game also notably includes a dedicated level based on Bikini Bottom. Such deliberate and sometimes incongruous pop culture integrations add layers of discovery for players and highlight a playful approach by the development team.
Identifying these discreet references provides an additional dimension to the gameplay experience, rewarding those who are observant and appreciate a touch of the unexpected within the technical execution of the skateboarding simulation.
Ellis Thorne