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CAN SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE ME A SUMMARY OF HOP-FROG. THIS IS REALLY A HARD ONE TO UNDERSTAND
-- Anonymous, October 19, 2003
HopFrog is about a crippled dwarf who works for the king as a jester. Hopfrog entertains the king and prepares elaborate themes for the king's parties. At one party, the king tries to force Hopfrog to drink liquor and Trippetta, Hopfrog's female dwarf friend, begs the king to stop forcing Hopfrog to drink, the king pushes Trippetta away and throws wine in her face. Hopfrog is furious at the king's behavior and plots, at that moment, to murder the king and his 7 ministers. Hopfrog succeeds in killing all 8 men, and then flees with Trippeta - never to be heard from again.
-- Anonymous, June 12, 2004