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HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 11 (Mar 12-18)

If we're continuing the Stinkoman patten all year, then I say The Homestar Runner should be next. --Trogga 15:27, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

If we're continuing the Stinkoman pattern all year, then wouldn't Pan Pan be next? and The Homestar Runner be set for January of 2008? ⇔Thunderbird⇔ 07:37, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, there aren't many notable 20X6 characters, so I say we do any main character variation each month this year. But I'm fine with either The Homestar Runner or Pan Pan for March. --Trogga 21:15, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

If we do Pan Pan this week, it will be only two weeks after 1-Up. Seems a bit soon to me. Heimstern Läufer 20:23, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Ah, I misunderstood what you meant. Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind doing a year of Strong Bad alter-egos. Those pages all have a decent ammount of content and are distinctively different. We could cycle through on a monthly basis such articles as Strong Badman, Sterrence and Old-Timey Strong Bad. ⇔Thunderbird⇔ 04:30, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

As I've suggested above, I'm not in favor of this idea. I think focusing on SB variations alone puts too much focus on one character. Re:This week: I think we should look in the direction of something not character related, since we will be featuring a character in week 9. Heimstern Läufer 21:22, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

We haven't featured a running gag in a while... maybe Aliases Used in Prank Calls? Heimstern Läufer 23:11, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Sounds like a good idea to me — especially since the last release was an Answering Machine. Trey56 16:38, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Yes. I agree also. It looks like we're running out of time. Anybody else? --TheYellowDart—(t/c) 22:39, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

There's really no time left for speculation. We should use that! — ^Sam_{Fisher (Come in, Lambert.)} 18:43, 11 March 2007

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 12 (Mar 19-25)

I suggest we use Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon. This is the week it came out and it was a very funny cartoon in my oppinion. --Dacheatbot · Communicate 01:19, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

That's an OK idea, but I wanna see an Answering Machine featured for once. Maybe Version 9.2? --Trogga 17:34, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Seeing that Aliases Used in Prank Calls was just chosen as this week's (or last week's) FA, let's feature something non-MAM related next instead. Maybe Sweet Cuppin' Cakes? --Trogga 02:06, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I support Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon. I also think that all the Big Toons should be featured at some point. — Elcool ^(talk)_(contribs) 09:04, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Pan Pan is also a good idea, if we're still doing a character every month. --Trogga 00:28, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Still a bit too recently after 1-Up, to my mind. I'm all for Stark Schlecht ist im Gefängnis. Heimstern Läufer 00:32, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

It's almost time to post the next article. Any last-minute votes? — ^Sam_{Fisher (Come in, Lambert.)} 13:39, 18 March 2007

Sure, SBIIJC will work. —BazookaJoe 20:44, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Ahh, crap! I just noticed that the DVD commentary isn't even started. I guess that forces me to do that tonight. —BazookaJoe 20:46, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 13 (Mar 26-Apr 1)

The King of Town's Castle or House of the Brothers Strong, anyone? --Trogga 15:27, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

I like House of the Brothers Strong. It's more organized, is seen more often on the site and is probably more important in the H*R universe. Not that I don't like the Castle, I just think that the House should be featured first. — Has Matt? (talk) 13:40, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, of the two, the Brothers' House article is closer to being ready to be featured. More info and more central to the Homestar Runner universe. Trey56 16:43, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Out of the main places (see the Places page), The Stick is the only one not featured, and for a good reason: If have hardly any info in it! I'm starting a talk there for people to add more info. If it's ready in two weeks time, then let's feature it. — Elcool ^(talk)_(contribs) 09:09, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm not seeing that The Stick has been made ready for featuring. I'm thinking House of the Brothers Strong would work well. Heimstern Läufer 07:13, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 14 (Apr 2-8)

I don't think we've featured a sbemail yet this year. Maybe rock opera? --Trogga 15:27, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Depending on the regularity of Strong Bad Emails, it is slightly possible that it might be almost time for email #173 by this time. It might not be until May or June though, or even later. In any case, I would like to see montage appropriately setup for the featured Strong Bad email of the spring, and used the week after the release of email #171 or so, just so that we're not left behind schedule if TBC decide to begin #173 an email early, and continue into another email story arc. That way we'll bring to light the long ago prophecy of The Paper's retirement to those who may have been unaware or forgotten it. I bring this up so we don't have rock opera and montage featured right near each other. ⇔Thunderbird⇔ 07:48, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, why don't we wait this one out a bit and see where we are by mid-March or so; i.e., what number of sbemails we're at by then. Then we can make a better-informed decision. Heimstern Läufer 20:25, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

After last week's MAM and the KOT VOQPCS the week before, I think we're safe to wait this one out a bit more. If we get sbemails from here on out, we'll be at 171 by this point. Maybe this week we could feature Pan Pan, as some have suggested? Heimstern Läufer 00:39, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Still too soon for a 20X6 character. How about a 1936 Old-Timey? — Elcool ^(talk)_(contribs) 22:57, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Why do that when we haven't finished 20X6? (If indeed we want to feature Pan Pan at all, which we may not.) Heimstern Läufer 16:08, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Like I said before, there aren't many notable 20X6 characters. --Trogga 02:07, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Is this debate still active? We're coming all up on the end of the week, but it doesn't seem like anything's been decided yet.

Anyway, I would agree that we should feature a 20X6 character, but it seems to soon considering there was a 7-week gap between Stinkoman and 1-Up, while if we featured another 20X6 character now, there would only be a 5-week gap. I vote for an Old-Timey character, specifically The Sneak. — ^Sam_{Fisher (Come in, Lambert.)} 16:28, 31 March 2007

I'm neutral. People need to sing to the same chord quick, or we're keeping last week's featured article on the main page for the time being. Or at least until someone chooses an article by themself. Or at least until I choose an article by myself. Please don't make me do that. Pan Pan or The Sneak? Tell what U think. —BazookaJoe 23:24, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

I'll go with the Sneak. Sam already fixed up the article a little bit, so it's a perfect candidate. Bluebry 23:26, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

I like that idea (The Sneak) — although I don't follow FAS enough to know how important the continuity of the 20X6 character featuring is. Trey56 23:28, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

I don't like making the length of the article a big factor, but seriously, The Sneak is only a paragraph long. The entirety of the article would probably be on the Main Page. That doesn't seem good to me. Pan Pan isn't that great either, but at least it would require the reader to click on the link to read the whole thing. — Has Matt? (talk)

True, but I think only half of that would go on the main page. Bluebry 23:37, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Half of what? The Sneak? If only half of that goes on the Main Page, it would be too short. — Has Matt? (talk)

I've gone ahead and set up The Sneak, even though I disagree with featuring it (Like Has Matt?, I think it is too short for a featured article). If anyone could expand the article, it would really help. Thanks. Heimstern Läufer 23:43, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, if you believe Pan Pan would be better, I'm okay with that. TO be honest, We really do need to decide, and it's better to have it on one side than a tie. So, I'm okay with Pan Pan. Bluebry 23:48, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Now that we got the discussion going again, I can see that The Sneak is not a very good choice at its current length. Pan Pan seems hhhaaallllright. —BazookaJoe 23:52, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

After seeing Joe's edit, I have taken the liberty of changing it to Pan Pan. Enjoy. Bluebry 23:54, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Okay, Pan Pan's got a lot more info, and it's interesting, and it's 11:58 PM. Let's stay with it! Trey56 23:59, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 15 (Apr 9-15)

Hey, how about Don and Harriet Chapman? He did die this time last year. Lest we forget... TheYellowDart—(t/c)

I don't think that's a good idea. The death of the TBC's father is essentially a family issue, and I don't think it's our position to make a memorial on the anniversary of this event. Heimstern Läufer 06:10, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Do you have any better ideas? What's wrong with remembering him? MAy his legacy last forever... like Steve Irwin! TheYellowDart—(t/c)

Nothing's wrong with remembering him. But it's a little intrusive to put up a memorial-esque FA of him, as Heimstern said. Especially since they never even announced this officially. It's going to be a tough week for the family, and we shouldn't be showcasing it this week no matter how nice we make it look. —BazookaJoe 01:28, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

I agree, that's not the best idea. And I DO have a better idea! What about {fanfare} Cool Tapes!...? Bluebry 01:33, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Cool Tapes sounds better. Sure. But wouldn't that be better for August? TheYellowDart—(t/c)

Just making sure: We're talking about the band, right? Not the toon, which is called Cool Things (and has already been featured)? Heimstern Läufer 05:15, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, the band. And also, Theyellowdart, we don't HAVE to feature things around the time they were released. (I assume by August, you meant Cool Tapes first appearance ;-)) Bluebry 05:58, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Cool Tapes seems... a little on the short side. Maybe DaVinci's Notebook (which has just been greatly expanded) instead? --Trogga 20:09, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

That is something that most people don't know about. And that article has a good amount of content. I say we do it. --Dacheatbot · Communicate 23:46, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Yeah... I guess... It does have much more content that Cool Tapes. Bluebry 15:11, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Hm, I dunno: it's just that Da Vinci's notebook has only contributed to one toon. But in the vein of contributors, what about someone like Craig Zobel? He even helped direct some of the toons, which a lot of people might not know. As a side note, I think that Contributors could make a great featured article someday, but right now it's too much of a list. Trey56 17:03, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Coach Z seems a little on the short side. --Trogga 19:31, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Craig Zobel (Assuming by Coach Z you mean Craig Zobel)? Nah, it's a good length. Like that fish I totally caught that was like 20 feet. But, uh, while it seems to be a good medium length article, DaVinci's Notebook seems to be a really good article for some sort of feature. Bluebry 01:13, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

OK, it's crunch time...so the contenders are DaVinci's Notebook, Cool Tapes, and possibly...Craig Zobel? Which shall it be then since it's now time to decide. —THE PAPER ^PREEEOW 00:55, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

I almost forgot DaVinci's Notebook even existed. I say to go with that one. It's something many people probably don't know about. — Has Matt? (talk) 00:55, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

I'd say Cool Tapes, but I can live with DV's Notebook as well... --TheYellowDart—(t/c) 01:07, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 16 (Apr 16-22)

Now that this week's FA is finally out of the way, I'm going to suggest Cool Tapes for next week. — Has Matt? (talk) 01:30, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

I think it's a good article. Well written, okay organizing, and good length. Yeah, let's do it. Bluebry 16:40, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 17 (Apr 23-29)

Wow, no one has proposed anything on this yet? How about Physiology of The Cheat? ¤ The Mü _{Talk to me.} 17:06, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Hmm, interesting article, and obscure... might work, though it looks to me like it would need some cleanup. Heimstern Läufer 02:04, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Physiology of The Cheat is pretty good, but a lot of it is just speculation. It is really interesting, though. I never get tired of reading that kind of stuff. Just throwing an idea out here for yous guys to comment on: Action Cool 5. — Has Matt? (talk) 02:07, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

I was actually surprised how much of Physiology article wasn't speculation, but rather a detailed exposition of the sketch from big white face. I've removed a few sections that were more speculatory, though. I'm not sold on the idea of featuring that article, but it's still a thought. Action Cool 5 could probably be good, too. Heimstern Läufer 00:02, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

I like what you did with that article. Now it's still really interesting, but with much less speculation. I would feel pretty comfortable with making that our featured article. Anyone else want to contribute their thoughts? — Has Matt? (talk) 00:08, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

As interesting as it is, methinks it needs a reword or two. I might do it myself, I might watch X-Play. Who knows? But, seriously, methinks we can do Action Cool 5 well. Bluebry 19:40, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

I like the idea of the Physiology article — I think it's more interesting than the Action Cool 5 article. Trey56 19:42, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Agree with the The Cheat article. --DorianGray 19:49, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 18 (Apr 30-May 6)

Fhqwhgads, perhaps? Heimstern Läufer 02:27, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Sounds good to me — it has a lot of components that a featured article should:

• Importance to the Homestar Runner body of work
• Good length
• Hasn't been featured yet

Trey56 13:07, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

Yeh, I'm okay with it. 'Tis all of those things Trey said... and maybe more... So, I have no objections whatsoever. Bluebry 02:10, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

• I like Fhqwhgads and think that it should deserve it. Whatever Trey56 said is what I think. Sam the Man

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 19 (May 7-13)

Since we've featured all the 20X6 characters that could reasonably be featured, perhaps The Homestar Runner? Heimstern Läufer 02:17, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

It would be cool if it was a little bit longer, but he is of central importance to the Old-Timey cartoons. Maybe tomorrow I'll see if I could add some more info about The Homestar Runner. For now, I'm neutral. — Has Matt? (talk) 02:26, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Wow! I'm surprised Trogador isn't a featured aricle. I propose we use Trogador. Sam the Man 22:54, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

That article is pretty brief, looks a bit too short for an FA. Heimstern Läufer 23:04, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Wow! I'm also surprised that Podstar Runner isn't a featured article. Anybody agree? Sam the Man

Ooh, you're right! That would make a great featured article. Trey56 11:49, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Umm, it appears there's been an oversight. Podstar actually has been featured. Someone forgot to tag it as such, though. So yeah, good idea, but already done. Heimstern Läufer 15:31, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, all my ideas were rejected or they already exist, but what about Nebulon. He hasn't been featured yet. I propose The Green Alien Nebulon. Sam the Man

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 20 (May 14-20)

How about Marshmallow's Last Stand (place) since we already have the toon as a featured article. Sam the Man

Cheerleader, because she was on the everybody, everybody poster. Those should come first. -- Lazylaces Talk 00:37, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

I could go with Cheerleader. Sam the Man

I'll third Cheerleader. — User:ACupOfCoffee@ 09:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 21 (May 21-27)

montage. This one will require a bit of timing, and thus could be moved up or back depending on TBC's schedule, but we should feature this email when the release of email #173 is imminent. — It's dot com 01:20, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Ooooh... montage on #email 173... I like it, but I believe the featured article changes on Sundays, and email #173 should be out most likely on either a Monday or Tuesday... So, I'd like to see it happen, but it may be too hard to do. If so, a rough estimate should suffice. I'm taking a wild random guess that estimate is somewhere around here. Bluebry 01:25, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, it looks like #173 isn't going to happen by this week, but just a note about releasing montage alongside it: after #172 is out and we anticipate that #173 might be released, we could always wait 24 hours or so to begin that week's Featured Article. That is, have montage and another one ready, and begin the FA as soon as it's evident what the new update is going to be. Trey56 13:15, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

'Tis genius, I say! However, if there are three emails released in a row, I see this: Monday April 30, #171, Monday May 7, #172, and then Monday May 14, #173. Now, I estimate that it will be this week, or in the two weeks after, so to be honest, next week is a fairly good spot. But we'll adapt and plan around it.

But, if 173 doesn't come out this week, or for a back-up article, I think we should do the ever so medium-length Strong Sad's iPod. Or if we want longer, I don't see Thnikkaman bolded on the nomination page. Here comes the Featured Article... Bluebry 01:23, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

"Thnikkarticle". Ow! My bad pun reflex! Anyway, I think Thnikkaman is a good choice. — User:ACupOfCoffee@ 10:03, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

HRWiki:Featured article for 2007, week 22 (May 28-June 4)

The Paper. This one goes hand-in-hand with the above. (Yes, I know we already featured The Paper on week 47 of 2005.) — It's dot com 01:20, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

No Paper, as it was already featured. And I can also see a whole lot shinoligans going on the page with reverts after tons of new info is added. — Elcool ^(talk)_(contribs) 07:10, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

If not The Paper, how about Bear Holding A Shark since it hasn't been featured yet and it features an excellent writing choice. Sam the Man

I could see re-featuring if email 173 results in a drastic change to the article, thus justifying putting the new info on the main page. But at this time we don't know if that will happen (remember, TBC may not actually have SB upgrade to an inkjet at all and may just dismiss it quickly). At any rate, I think it would be best for us not to re-feature immediately after 173: if there's no substantial change, it will not be worth re-featuring at all; if there is a substantial change, we'll likely need time for the dust to settle on the article, so to speak. Heimstern Läufer 23:10, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Bear Holding a Shark seems a little short. Note to self: come up with a good suggestion for this week. — User:ACupOfCoffee@ 09:53, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

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