That brings back memories!
I just missed the 'deep in the Hurtgren forest' period. It came up a lot but wasn't really explained. Seems to me there's a repository of Freeper mythology and humor somewhere . . . it must also contain the stuned beebers and the moose-bitten sister.
All your base are belong to us.
Main screen turn on.
Someone set us up the bomb.
No chance survive your time.