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Bleu Ninja: /* YouTube Version */ phrasing

2026-05-28T00:31:42Z

YouTube Version: phrasing

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	=== YouTube Version ===		=== YouTube Version ===
-	Similar to the [[#DVD ~~version~~\|DVD version section]], this section should exist when the [[YouTube]] ~~version of the toon (if applicable)~~ contains any additional, changed, or missing elements from the toon itself. This can also include the title of the YouTube video if it differs from the toon's title on the website proper, as well as any glitches that appear in YouTube versions from time to time. Again, bullet points should suffice for any of these elements, and included transcripts should mirror the style used for [[#Easter Eggs\|Easter Eggs]].	+	Similar to the [[#DVD Version\|DVD version section]], this section should exist when a version of the toon uploaded to [[YouTube]] contains any additional, changed, or missing elements from the toon itself. This can also include the title of the YouTube video if it differs from the toon's title on the website proper, as well as any glitches that appear in YouTube versions from time to time. Again, bullet points should suffice for any of these elements, and included transcripts should mirror the style used for [[#Easter Eggs\|Easter Eggs]].

	In cases where there is more than one ''official'' version of the toon on YouTube (e.g., [[Strong Bad Classics!#YouTube Version\|Strong Bad Classics!]]), each version should be listed under its own sub-category that documents what makes that version distinct from the others.		In cases where there is more than one ''official'' version of the toon on YouTube (e.g., [[Strong Bad Classics!#YouTube Version\|Strong Bad Classics!]]), each version should be listed under its own sub-category that documents what makes that version distinct from the others.

-	In most cases, the YouTube description should be documented in this section. In cases where the description is the only thing worth noting (~~for instance~~, if there is no difference between the two versions or if the video is a YouTube exclusive), the description should be listed at the bottom of the [[#Trivia\|Trivia]] section rather than adding a "YouTube Version" section to the page.	+	In most cases, the YouTube description should be documented in this section. In cases where the description is the only thing worth noting (e.g., if there is no difference between the two versions or if the video is a YouTube exclusive), the description should be listed at the bottom of the [[#Trivia\|Trivia]] section rather than adding a "YouTube Version" section to the page.

	====Fake End Screens====		====Fake End Screens====

Bleu Ninja: /* Fun Facts */ A few minor wording and formatting tweaks

2025-10-23T22:08:59Z

Fun Facts: A few minor wording and formatting tweaks

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	It is difficult to define everything that a fun fact could be. A fun fact might appear in the form of a bit of dialogue, an object in the background of a toon, a graphic or a musical riff.		It is difficult to define everything that a fun fact could be. A fun fact might appear in the form of a bit of dialogue, an object in the background of a toon, a graphic or a musical riff.

-	What fun facts are not is obvious. If something is obvious to 95% of the audience (including first-time viewers), then it is not a fun fact. If a fun fact is questionably fun, or questionably factual, please bring it up on the talk page. Also, the fact must be relevant to the article in question; if the only connection to the article is extremely tenuous, or nonexistent, then the fact is likely to be discussed on the talk page and/or removed. ~~See~~ also ~~some~~ [[HRWiki:STUFF/About\|~~advice on~~ what makes a good fun fact]].	+	What fun facts are not is obvious. If something is obvious to 95% of the audience (including first-time viewers), then it is not a fun fact. If a fun fact is questionably fun, or questionably factual, please bring it up on the talk page. Also, the fact must be relevant to the article in question; if the only connection to the article is extremely tenuous, or nonexistent, then the fact is likely to be discussed on the talk page and/or removed. Refer also to [[HRWiki:STUFF/About\|what makes a good fun fact]].

	When posting fun facts, please refer to the General rules above, particularly the prohibition on conversational style, and place all fun facts with respect to their chronological relevance to the toon. That is, a Fun Fact about the email song Strong Bad sings should appear within a category before a Fun Fact about an Easter egg.		When posting fun facts, please refer to the General rules above, particularly the prohibition on conversational style, and place all fun facts with respect to their chronological relevance to the toon. That is, a Fun Fact about the email song Strong Bad sings should appear within a category before a Fun Fact about an Easter egg.
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	* If only a few facts are listed, it is not necessary to subdivide them; that is, they can all be listed under the general "Fun Facts" header.		* If only a few facts are listed, it is not necessary to subdivide them; that is, they can all be listed under the general "Fun Facts" header.
-	*~~Please do not use~~ a category ~~if the facts are not already split~~, ~~unless you also~~ categorize all* of the extant facts.	+	**When adding a category, be sure to categorize ''all'' of the extant facts. Do not append a subhead (or subheads) to an uncategorized "Fun Facts" list.

	* Headers should remain pluralized even if they only contain a single point (e.g. if there is only one remark, the header should still be "Remarks" rather than "Remark").		* Headers should remain pluralized even if they only contain a single point (e.g. if there is only one remark, the header should still be "Remarks" rather than "Remark").
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	==== Goofs ====		==== Goofs ====

-	The Brothers Chaps are not perfect. Sometimes they make mistakes. If there is a plot or continuity error, or if things mysteriously vanish or appear (and it's not obviously intentional or due to a Glitch), then it can go into the Goofs section. Please do not add anything to the Goofs section if it was clearly intentional as part of a joke. This especially applies to [[Powered by The Cheat]] segments: assume that all "goofs" in these segments are intentionally mocking amateurish Flash animation. Additionally, assume all broken English in Stinkoman segments is intentionally mocking the poor translations frequently found in transitions from Japanese media. If there is an oddity that is not a clear goof, consider adding it to the Remarks section.	+	The Brothers Chaps are not perfect. Sometimes they make mistakes. If there is a plot or continuity error, or if things mysteriously vanish or appear (and it's not obviously intentional or due to a Glitch), then it can go into the Goofs section.
		+
		+	Please do not add anything to the Goofs section if it was clearly intentional as part of a joke. This especially applies to [[Powered by The Cheat]] segments: assume that all "goofs" in these segments are intentionally mocking amateurish Flash animation. Additionally, assume all broken English in Stinkoman segments is intentionally mocking the poor translations frequently found in transitions from Japanese media. If there is an oddity that is not a clear goof, consider adding it to the Remarks section.

	==== Fixed Goofs ====		==== Fixed Goofs ====
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	This is when a toon makes a clear reference to something outside the Homestar Runner universe that took place ''before'' the creation of the toon in question. Celebrities, commercial products, famous quotes, and so forth can be Real-World References.		This is when a toon makes a clear reference to something outside the Homestar Runner universe that took place ''before'' the creation of the toon in question. Celebrities, commercial products, famous quotes, and so forth can be Real-World References.

-	(See note in Inside References.)	+	(See note in [[#Inside References\|Inside References]].)

	==== Fast Forward ====		==== Fast Forward ====
	A fact in the Fast Forward category is something of significance in the toon that is re-used later on in a later Homestar cartoon. Facts in this category should be phrased in the present tense.		A fact in the Fast Forward category is something of significance in the toon that is re-used later on in a later Homestar cartoon. Facts in this category should be phrased in the present tense.

-	For ~~things that appear~~ outside of Homestar ~~cartoons~~, see [[Sightings]] instead.	+	For appearances outside of the Homestar Runner body of work, see [[Sightings]] instead.

	==== Ad hoc subcategories ====		==== Ad hoc subcategories ====

Bleu Ninja: /* Fun Facts */ I keep forgetting the exact order, so making a copy-and-paste-able version for reference.

2025-07-15T18:41:29Z

Fun Facts: I keep forgetting the exact order, so making a copy-and-paste-able version for reference.

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	When posting fun facts, please refer to the General rules above, particularly the prohibition on conversational style, and place all fun facts with respect to their chronological relevance to the toon. That is, a Fun Fact about the email song Strong Bad sings should appear within a category before a Fun Fact about an Easter egg.		When posting fun facts, please refer to the General rules above, particularly the prohibition on conversational style, and place all fun facts with respect to their chronological relevance to the toon. That is, a Fun Fact about the email song Strong Bad sings should appear within a category before a Fun Fact about an Easter egg.

-	For most ~~toons and emails~~, the facts ~~should~~ be split into ~~multiple categories~~ for readability. Please do not ~~add~~ a category if the facts are not already split, unless you ~~split ''~~all'' of the facts. ~~A category under Fun Facts~~ should ~~be surrounded by three equal signs on each side~~ (~~for example, ===Trivia===)~~. ~~Toon fun facts~~ should be ~~split into the following categories:~~	+	For most articles, the facts can be split into the following subheadings (in the following order) if needed for readability and organization:
		+
		+	<nowiki>==Fun Facts==</nowiki>
		+	<nowiki>===Explanations===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Trivia===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Remarks===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Goofs===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Glitches===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Inside References===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Real-World References===</nowiki>
		+
		+	<nowiki>===Fast Forward===</nowiki>
		+
		+	* Facts should always be presented in the form of a bulleted list, even if there is only one fact.
		+
		+	* If only a few facts are listed, it is not necessary to subdivide them; that is, they can all be listed under the general "Fun Facts" header.
		+	*Please do not use a category if the facts are not already split, unless you also categorize all* of the extant facts.
		+
		+	* Headers should remain pluralized even if they only contain a single point (e.g. if there is only one remark, the header should still be "Remarks" rather than "Remark").

	==== Explanations ====		==== Explanations ====
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	==== Glitches ====		==== Glitches ====

-	Similar to Goofs, but limited to mistakes made by the Brothers Chaps in the usage of the Flash software or shortcomings of the Flash software itself. '''NOTE:''' Flash byproducts are NOT allowed, unless they note something [[:Image:Dodongo.png\|humorous]] or [[:Image:By strong bab age 5.PNG\|extra]]. A Flash byproduct is something odd or strange found by manipulating the Flash file, either by watching the .swf file directly, or by right-clicking and using the playback options. This can include missing parts of characters, different things outside the frame, animations continuing while paused, etc. A '''Fixed Glitches''' category can also be made, similar to Fixed Goofs, if a glitch is removed after an update.	+	Similar to Goofs, but limited to mistakes made by the Brothers Chaps in the usage of the Flash software or shortcomings of the Flash software itself. '''NOTE:''' Flash byproducts are NOT allowed, unless they note something [[:Image:Dodongo.png\|humorous]] or [[:Image:By strong bab age 5.PNG\|extra]]. A Flash byproduct is something odd or strange found by manipulating the Flash file, either by watching the .swf file directly, or by right-clicking and using the playback options. This can include missing parts of characters, different things outside the frame, animations continuing while paused, etc.
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		+	A '''Fixed Glitches''' category can also be made, similar to Fixed Goofs, if a glitch is removed after an update.

	==== Inside References ====		==== Inside References ====
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	==== Fast Forward ====		==== Fast Forward ====
-	A fact in the Fast Forward category is something of significance in the toon that is re-used later on in a later Homestar cartoon ~~(for~~ things that appear outside of Homestar cartoons, see [[Sightings]]~~). Facts in this category should be phrased in the present tense~~.	+	A fact in the Fast Forward category is something of significance in the toon that is re-used later on in a later Homestar cartoon. Facts in this category should be phrased in the present tense.
		+
		+	For things that appear outside of Homestar cartoons, see [[Sightings]] instead.

	==== Ad hoc subcategories ====		==== Ad hoc subcategories ====

Bleu Ninja: /* Easter Eggs */ The wiki is pretty consistent about saying "Easter egg", I don't think I've ever encountered people just saying "an egg" here around.

2025-06-29T06:32:35Z

Easter Eggs: The wiki is pretty consistent about saying "Easter egg", I don't think I've ever encountered people just saying "an egg" here around.

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	=== Easter Eggs ===		=== Easter Eggs ===
-	An Easter egg ~~(or just "egg" for short)~~ is a secret part of a toon that can only be accessed by performing a particular action (e.g. clicking on a particular word or object) during a toon. Also, an interesting discovery which can only be found by manipulating the Flash file itself can also be considered an Easter egg, but only if it's clear it was put in the toon with the intention that it would be discovered. Things that happen if you wait a while after the toon has "ended" are ''not'' considered Easter eggs, but rather are noted at the end of the transcript.	+	An Easter egg is a secret part of a toon that can only be accessed by performing a particular action (e.g. clicking on a particular word or object) during a toon. Also, an interesting discovery which can only be found by manipulating the Flash file itself can also be considered an Easter egg, but only if it's clear it was put in the toon with the intention that it would be discovered. Things that happen if you wait a while after the toon has "ended" are ''not'' considered Easter eggs, but rather are noted at the end of the transcript.

	Easter eggs should be listed in chronological order (that is, the order in which they are accessible in the toon).		Easter eggs should be listed in chronological order (that is, the order in which they are accessible in the toon).

Stux: /* Fan 'Stumes */ wrap the pre tag text

2025-05-08T09:37:11Z

Fan 'Stumes: wrap the pre tag text

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	For the format used since 2006 (the projector screen in the Basement of the Brothers Strong) begin the article with the following description:		For the format used since 2006 (the projector screen in the Basement of the Brothers Strong) begin the article with the following description:

-	<pre>{The wall of Strong Bad's Basement is visible, and a projector screen snaps down from the ceiling. An offscreen slide projector turns on, filling the screen with white light. The first slide appears: [description]}</pre>	+	<pre style="white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: normal;">
		+	{The wall of Strong Bad's Basement is visible, and a projector screen snaps down from the ceiling. An offscreen slide projector turns on, filling the screen with white light. The first slide appears: [description]}</pre>

	When the slide changes, describe photos using the following format:		When the slide changes, describe photos using the following format:

Bleu Ninja: /* Individual entries */ Ordering for clarity

2025-05-07T18:30:20Z

Individual entries: Ordering for clarity

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	*[[Stylized Character Designs]], intentional variations to the normal character models</nowiki></pre>		*[[Stylized Character Designs]], intentional variations to the normal character models</nowiki></pre>

-	*In most cases, the link should come at the start of the entry.
	*Preface each entry with a bullet.		*Preface each entry with a bullet.
-	*Insert a ''comma'' after an entry, when a description is included {{--}} not a dash.
	*If an entry link by itself is insufficiently descriptive for navigation, use a sentence fragment to describe the entry.		*If an entry link by itself is insufficiently descriptive for navigation, use a sentence fragment to describe the entry.
		+	**Insert a ''comma'' after an entry when a description is included, not a dash.
	*Include ''exactly one'' navigable (blue) link to efficiently guide readers to the most relevant article for that use of the ambiguous term. ''Do not wikilink any other words in the line.'' For example:		*Include ''exactly one'' navigable (blue) link to efficiently guide readers to the most relevant article for that use of the ambiguous term. ''Do not wikilink any other words in the line.'' For example:
	:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a video promoting Limozeen's first public concert</nowiki></pre>		:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a video promoting Limozeen's first public concert</nowiki></pre>
	:but not:		:but not:
	:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a [[live action]] video promoting [[Limozeen]]'s [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008\|first public concert]]</nowiki></pre>		:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a [[live action]] video promoting [[Limozeen]]'s [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008\|first public concert]]</nowiki></pre>
		+	:*In most cases, the link should come at the start of the entry.
	*Avoid using piped links; present article titles as they are. This may remove the need to describe the link. For example:		*Avoid using piped links; present article titles as they are. This may remove the need to describe the link. For example:
	:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)]]</nowiki></pre>		:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)]]</nowiki></pre>
	:but not:		:but not:
-	:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)\|~~@strongbadactual~~]], an Instagram account</nowiki></pre>	+	:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)\|]], an Instagram account</nowiki></pre>
	:*If a topic is discussed within a larger list article, then a piped link to its anchor in that article may be included.		:*If a topic is discussed within a larger list article, then a piped link to its anchor in that article may be included.
	*If a topic does not have an article of its own, but is discussed within another article, then a link to that article may be included if it would provide value to the reader. In this case, the link may not start the line (unless it has a redirect that is devoted to it), but it should still be the only blue wikilink. For example:		*If a topic does not have an article of its own, but is discussed within another article, then a link to that article may be included if it would provide value to the reader. In this case, the link may not start the line (unless it has a redirect that is devoted to it), but it should still be the only blue wikilink. For example:
	:<pre><nowiki>*Mitch, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band [[sloshy]].</nowiki></pre>		:<pre><nowiki>*Mitch, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band [[sloshy]].</nowiki></pre>
	*Sub-bullets may be used for similar or connected articles.		*Sub-bullets may be used for similar or connected articles.
-	*Images should not be included.
	*Potentially confused misspellings should be be linked to under a "see also" subhead, or by using [[template:seealso]] or [[template:distinguish]], where appropriate.		*Potentially confused misspellings should be be linked to under a "see also" subhead, or by using [[template:seealso]] or [[template:distinguish]], where appropriate.
		+	*Images should not be included.

	===HRWiki implementation===		===HRWiki implementation===

Bleu Ninja: /* Basic Articles */ Start articles with the name in bold (if plausible).

2024-09-04T21:17:25Z

Basic Articles: Start articles with the name in bold (if plausible).

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	<pre><nowiki>[[File:Article subject.png\|thumb\|Caption for image.]]		<pre><nowiki>[[File:Article subject.png\|thumb\|Caption for image.]]

-	A short summary of what the article is about~~, with the title in '''bold'''~~.	+	'''The article name in bold''' followed by a short summary of what the article is about.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	===Summary===		===Summary===
		+	The first sentence should begin with the title in bold (preceded by an article if appropriate) whenever possible. For example:
		+	:<pre>'''Strong Bad Email''' is a feature in which Strong Bad answers an email sent by a real-world fan.</pre>
		+	:but not:
		+	:<pre>Strong Bad answers emails sent by real-world fans in the popular feature '''Strong Bad Email'''.</pre>
		+
	Describe what the article is about. If it's an object, describe what it is and how it is used. If it's a running gag, describe its context. Be descriptive, and include details beyond that it is [[HRWiki:Often appears in the Homestar Runner universe\|frequently seen or mentioned]].		Describe what the article is about. If it's an object, describe what it is and how it is used. If it's a running gag, describe its context. Be descriptive, and include details beyond that it is [[HRWiki:Often appears in the Homestar Runner universe\|frequently seen or mentioned]].

Bleu Ninja: /* Screenshot */ link HRW:IUP

2024-07-29T01:40:36Z

Screenshot: link HRW:IUP

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	=== Screenshot ===		=== Screenshot ===
-	~~In most cases this should~~ be ~~a PNG image~~ uploaded to the wiki via the [[Special:Upload\|Upload file]] page. Its dimensions should be approximately the same size as on the official site. JPEG format is generally only desirable for "live action" ~~toons~~ such as [[:Category:Puppet Stuff\|Puppet Stuff]]~~, and GIF and BMP formats are never desirable~~. When uploading the file, be sure to give it a meaningful name which describes its content, as in the example above. "homestar_with_a_hat.png" is ''not'' meaningful. "dangeresque_3_screenshot.png" is more meaningful.	+	{{seemain\|HRWiki:Image use policy}}
		+
		+	Images can be uploaded to the wiki via the [[Special:Upload\|Upload file]] page. Its dimensions should be approximately the same size as on the official site.
		+
		+	In most cases, images should be in the PNG format. JPEG format is generally only desirable for "live action" images such as [[:Category:Puppet Stuff\|Puppet Stuff]]. When uploading the file, be sure to give it a meaningful name which describes its content, as in the example above. "homestar_with_a_hat.png" is ''not'' meaningful. "dangeresque_3_screenshot.png" is more meaningful.

	Most toons are framed by a border with rounded edges. When taking a full-sized screenshot, cropping the frame of the toon will leave rounded black regions in each corner. To remove these, replace each black corner with the color of the nearby part of the image (for the most part, those regions are monochromatic). This method is preferred to merely cropping the frame so that the black corners are out of image, since this latter approach omits some of the information in the scene.		Most toons are framed by a border with rounded edges. When taking a full-sized screenshot, cropping the frame of the toon will leave rounded black regions in each corner. To remove these, replace each black corner with the color of the nearby part of the image (for the most part, those regions are monochromatic). This method is preferred to merely cropping the frame so that the black corners are out of image, since this latter approach omits some of the information in the scene.

Bleu Ninja: /* YouTube Version */ Rejigger end screen section

2024-07-21T21:41:43Z

YouTube Version: Rejigger end screen section

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	Similar to the [[#DVD version\|DVD version section]], this section should exist when the [[YouTube]] version of the toon (if applicable) contains any additional, changed, or missing elements from the toon itself. This can also include the title of the YouTube video if it differs from the toon's title on the website proper, as well as any glitches that appear in YouTube versions from time to time. Again, bullet points should suffice for any of these elements, and included transcripts should mirror the style used for [[#Easter Eggs\|Easter Eggs]].		Similar to the [[#DVD version\|DVD version section]], this section should exist when the [[YouTube]] version of the toon (if applicable) contains any additional, changed, or missing elements from the toon itself. This can also include the title of the YouTube video if it differs from the toon's title on the website proper, as well as any glitches that appear in YouTube versions from time to time. Again, bullet points should suffice for any of these elements, and included transcripts should mirror the style used for [[#Easter Eggs\|Easter Eggs]].

-	~~If the YouTube~~ version contains [[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails\|fake thumbnails mimicking those seen after a video ends on YouTube]], they should be described here along with a screenshot. For the old multi-thumbnail format, if all of ~~the thumbnails are entirely unique to~~ the toon~~, create a table with each cell corresponding to a single thumbnail; provide a description for each thumbnail within its respective table cell~~. ~~If the thumbnails are mostly copied or derived from those found in a previous toon, simply describe the changes in bullet points without adding a table~~. ~~Similar to this format:~~	+	In cases where there is more than one ''official'' version of the toon on YouTube (e.g., [[Strong Bad Classics!#YouTube Version\|Strong Bad Classics!]]), each version should be listed under its own sub-category that documents what makes that version distinct from the others.
-	~~<pre>[[Image:<filename>.png\|thumb\|<caption>]]~~	+
-	*As with previous YouTube videos, [[~~YouTube Related Video Thumbnails~~#Strong Bad Classics!~~\|a group of nine thumbnails~~]] ~~appears at~~ the ~~end of the cartoon, parodying YouTube's related video thumbnails~~. ~~Their contents are as follows:~~	+

		+	In most cases, the YouTube description should be documented in this section. In cases where the description is the only thing worth noting (for instance, if there is no difference between the two versions or if the video is a YouTube exclusive), the description should be listed at the bottom of the [[#Trivia\|Trivia]] section rather than adding a "YouTube Version" section to the page.
		+
		+	====Fake End Screens====
		+
		+	YouTube uploads may contain [[Fake YouTube End Screens]], spoofing YouTube features.
		+
		+	=====Related Video Thumbnails=====
		+	{\| style="background-color: #DEF; border: 1px solid #69C; margin: 0.4em; padding: 0.5em; text-align: center; margin-bottom: auto;"
		+	\|-
		+	\| Note: This format has been superseded by "Autoplay" since 2017. These Standards are nonetheless maintained here for reference.
		+	\|}
		+
		+	If the YouTube version contains a grid of fake thumbnails mimicking those seen after a video ends on YouTube, a screenshot should be provided. Note if thumbnails are repeated (either entirely or using similar concepts) from a previous toon, or if there are specific, notable elements. A basic description of the individual thumbnails should be documented on [[Fake YouTube End Screens]], not the individual toon pages, using this format:
		+	<pre>
	{\| {{standardtable}}		{\| {{standardtable}}
	\|-		\|-
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	\| 7 \|\| 8 \|\| 9		\| 7 \|\| 8 \|\| 9
	\|}</pre>		\|}</pre>
-	~~For the new autoplay format, simply add a description of the thumbnail. Similar to this format:~~
-	~~<pre>*Before the Easter eggs, there is a [[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails\|fake autoplay image]] of "Fake Video Title", depicting someone doing something.</pre>~~

-	~~In most cases,~~ the YouTube description should be documented here. However, in cases where the description is the only thing worth noting, the description should go at the bottom of the [[#Trivia\|Trivia]] section, leaving the "YouTube Version" section off the page.	+	Note what Easter Egg(s) play after the screen via bullets.

-	~~In cases where there are more than one ''official''~~ version of the ~~toon on YouTube (e.g.~~, [[~~Strong Bad Classics!#~~YouTube ~~Version~~\|~~Strong Bad Classics!~~]]~~), each version should be listed under its own sub-category~~, ~~documenting~~ what ~~makes that version distinct from~~ the ~~others~~.	+	=====Autoplay=====
		+	If the YouTube version ends with a dimmed image with an overlaid play button, spoofing the "autoplay" format, simply add a screenshot and description of the thumbnail:
		+	<pre>*Before the Easter eggs, there is a [[Fake YouTube End Screens\|fake autoplay image]] of "Fake Video Title", depicting someone doing something.</pre>
		+	Note what Easter Egg(s) play after the screen via bullets.

	=== See Also ===		=== See Also ===

Bleu Ninja: /* Disambiguating Pages */ Adding this based on Wikipedia's guidelines as our pages don't have Standard-ized layout or formatting.

2024-06-13T19:55:42Z

Disambiguating Pages: Adding this based on Wikipedia's guidelines as our pages don't have Standard-ized layout or formatting.

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	===Categories===		===Categories===
	<nowiki>All basic articles should have categories listed at the bottom of the article according to what the subject is about. If the subject is an object, use [[Category:Items]]. If the subject is a running gag, use [[Category:Running Gags]]. Try to use categories that are as specific as possible. For example, use [[Category:Generic food and drinks]] for articles about things characters like to eat, and [[Category:Word running gags]] for goofy words and deliberate grammatical errors that pop up. Multiple categories may be used. If the page is the main example of that category (for example, </nowiki>[[Items]] and<nowiki> [[Category:Items]]), format it as [[Category:Category name\|*]].</nowiki>		<nowiki>All basic articles should have categories listed at the bottom of the article according to what the subject is about. If the subject is an object, use [[Category:Items]]. If the subject is a running gag, use [[Category:Running Gags]]. Try to use categories that are as specific as possible. For example, use [[Category:Generic food and drinks]] for articles about things characters like to eat, and [[Category:Word running gags]] for goofy words and deliberate grammatical errors that pop up. Multiple categories may be used. If the page is the main example of that category (for example, </nowiki>[[Items]] and<nowiki> [[Category:Items]]), format it as [[Category:Category name\|*]].</nowiki>
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		+	== Disambiguating Pages ==
		+	{{see\|HRWiki:Links to disambiguating pages}}
		+	Disambiguation pages are non-article pages designed to help a reader find the right HRWiki article when different topics could be referred to by the same search term or page title. In other words, disambiguation pages help readers find the specific article they want when there is topic ambiguity.
		+
		+	Note that even though most disambiguation pages are kept in the Article namespace (mainspace), they are ''not'' articles. These pages are aids in searching for articles, and as such are simpler in scope and use different formatting.
		+
		+	===Introduction===
		+	Disambiguating pages should begin with the term in '''bold'''.
		+
		+	If there is a primary subject that the phrase is most likely to refer to, link to and briefly explain that subject before offering alternative meanings:
		+	<pre><nowiki>'''[[The King of Town]]''' is one of the main characters of Homestar Runner.
		+
		+	"The King of Town" may also refer to: </nowiki></pre>
		+
		+	If there is not an oustanding primary topic among the pages listed, use a simpler introductory line:
		+	<pre><nowiki>'''Painting''' may refer to: </nowiki></pre>
		+
		+	===Individual entries===
		+	After the introductory line comes a list of individual entries. Keep in mind that the primary purpose of the disambiguation page is to help people find the specific article they want quickly and easily. For example:
		+
		+	<pre><nowiki>'''Styles''' may refer to:
		+
		+	*[[Style]], a frequently-used word with a variety of meanings
		+	*[[Styles Upon Styles]], a clothing store
		+	*[[Stylized Character Designs]], intentional variations to the normal character models</nowiki></pre>
		+
		+	*In most cases, the link should come at the start of the entry.
		+	*Preface each entry with a bullet.
		+	*Insert a ''comma'' after an entry, when a description is included {{--}} not a dash.
		+	*If an entry link by itself is insufficiently descriptive for navigation, use a sentence fragment to describe the entry.
		+	*Include ''exactly one'' navigable (blue) link to efficiently guide readers to the most relevant article for that use of the ambiguous term. ''Do not wikilink any other words in the line.'' For example:
		+	:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a video promoting Limozeen's first public concert</nowiki></pre>
		+	:but not:
		+	:<pre><nowiki>*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]], a [[live action]] video promoting [[Limozeen]]'s [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008\|first public concert]]</nowiki></pre>
		+	*Avoid using piped links; present article titles as they are. This may remove the need to describe the link. For example:
		+	:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)]]</nowiki></pre>
		+	:but not:
		+	:<pre><nowiki>*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)\|@strongbadactual]], an Instagram account</nowiki></pre>
		+	:*If a topic is discussed within a larger list article, then a piped link to its anchor in that article may be included.
		+	*If a topic does not have an article of its own, but is discussed within another article, then a link to that article may be included if it would provide value to the reader. In this case, the link may not start the line (unless it has a redirect that is devoted to it), but it should still be the only blue wikilink. For example:
		+	:<pre><nowiki>*Mitch, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band [[sloshy]].</nowiki></pre>
		+	*Sub-bullets may be used for similar or connected articles.
		+	*Images should not be included.
		+	*Potentially confused misspellings should be be linked to under a "see also" subhead, or by using [[template:seealso]] or [[template:distinguish]], where appropriate.
		+
		+	===HRWiki implementation===
		+	When creating a new disambiguating page:
		+	* Append "(disambiguation)" to the page title if an article already exists with the primary name (for instance, "[[Homestar Runner]]" and "[[Homestar Runner (disambiguation)]]")
		+	* Use [[Template:disambig]] to add the disambiguation footer and category.
		+	* Add the page to [[HRWiki:Links to disambiguating pages]].
		+
		+	Avoid linking to disambiguating pages in the body of articles. Disambiguation pages should only be linked to via [[:Category:For Disambiguation Templates\|"For" disambiguation templates]].

	== Weeklies ==		== Weeklies ==
		+	{\| style="background-color: #DEF; border: 1px solid #69C; margin: 0.4em; padding: 0.5em; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: auto;"
		+	\|-
		+	\| Note: The [[Weeklies]] have not been updated since 2014 and their site elements do not function as of 2021, making it unlikely that they will be updated again. These Standards are nonetheless maintained here for reference.
		+	\|}
		+
	{{seealso\|Talk:Quote of the Week\|Checklist for new Weeklies}}		{{seealso\|Talk:Quote of the Week\|Checklist for new Weeklies}}
-	:''Note: The [[Weeklies]] have not been updated since 2014 and their site elements do not function as of 2021, making it unlikely that they will be updated again. These Standards are nonetheless maintained here for reference.''

	When a new [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] are posted, those three pages should be updated with the new information. All Quotes are on the same page, while Fanstuff and Sketchbook additionally use new pages for each year. On each page, create a new row at the top of the table, copying the format of the rows below; for the first Fanstuff or Sketchbook update of a year, copy the format of the lede and table of a prior year.		When a new [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] are posted, those three pages should be updated with the new information. All Quotes are on the same page, while Fanstuff and Sketchbook additionally use new pages for each year. On each page, create a new row at the top of the table, copying the format of the rows below; for the first Fanstuff or Sketchbook update of a year, copy the format of the lede and table of a prior year.
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	When uploading images of the Weekly Fanstuff and Sketchbook, make sure you take a screenshot of the main page as it appears normally in a web browser; that is, do not take a screenshot of the SWF file directly or with a browser that has magnification enabled. Viewing these images under magnification pixelates them, ultimately lowering the image quality. (Note: in contrast, it is acceptable to take screenshots of the vast majority of Homestar Runner cartoons under magnification; these are comprised of vector graphics, unlike the bitmap images from the Weekly Fanstuff and Sketchbook).		When uploading images of the Weekly Fanstuff and Sketchbook, make sure you take a screenshot of the main page as it appears normally in a web browser; that is, do not take a screenshot of the SWF file directly or with a browser that has magnification enabled. Viewing these images under magnification pixelates them, ultimately lowering the image quality. (Note: in contrast, it is acceptable to take screenshots of the vast majority of Homestar Runner cartoons under magnification; these are comprised of vector graphics, unlike the bitmap images from the Weekly Fanstuff and Sketchbook).

-	== See ~~also~~ ==	+	== See Also ==

	*[[HRWiki:Manual of Style]]		*[[HRWiki:Manual of Style]]