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Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ fix white space and adjust links

2025-01-29T23:05:11Z

Real-World References: fix white space and adjust links

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
	*The page title is a reference to the [[De La Soul]] song "[[Wikipedia:A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"\|A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays']]".		*The page title is a reference to the [[De La Soul]] song "[[Wikipedia:A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"\|A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays']]".
-	*During the coin toss, Homestar calls out "Sonic! I mean, Tails!" This is in reference to the [[Sega]] ~~character~~ [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)\|Sonic the Hedgehog]], and ~~his~~ sidekick ~~"[[Wikipedia:Miles "~~Tails~~" Prower~~\|Tails~~]]"~~.	+	*During the coin toss, Homestar calls out "Sonic! I mean, Tails!" This is in reference to the [[Sega]] characters [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)\|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and sidekick {{w\|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)\|Tails}}.
-	*Homestar asks Strong Sad to recite a couplet from [[French]] poet ~~[[Wikipedia:Charles Baudelaire~~\|Charles Baudelaire]].	+	*Homestar asks Strong Sad to recite a couplet from [[French]] poet {{w\|Charles Baudelaire}}.
-	*The bag of "Cheat-Toes" that The Cheat pulls out is a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:Cheetos~~\|Cheetos]].	+	*The bag of "Cheat-Toes" that The Cheat pulls out is a reference to {{w\|Cheetos}}.
-	**The bag itself is done in the style of ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Andy Capp's fries~~\|Andy Capp's Fries]]~~.	+	**The bag itself is done in the style of {{w\|Andy Capp's}} fries.
-	*The Umpire mentions basketball player ~~[[Wikipedia:Mookie Blaylock~~\|Mookie Blaylock]].	+	*The Umpire mentions basketball player {{w\|Mookie Blaylock}}.
-	*When Strong Mad yells "YOU ARE FORGIVEN," it is in reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:The Who~~\|~~The Who]]'s [[Wikipedia:A Quick One\|"~~A Quick One While He's Away"~~]] of 1966~~, being a refrain sung in similar rapturous tones towards the end of that song. This song was also referenced in [[vacation]].	+	*When Strong Mad yells "YOU ARE FORGIVEN," it is in reference to the song "{{w\|A Quick One, While He's Away}}" by {{w\|The Who}}, being a refrain sung in similar rapturous tones towards the end of that song.
-	*Homestar's statement that Pom Pom "[has been], and will always be, [his] dog" is possibly a reference to the ~~film~~ [[~~Wikipedia~~: The Wrath of Khan\|~~Star Trek II:~~ The Wrath of Khan]], in which Spock tells Kirk, "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."	+	**This song was also referenced in [[vacation]].
-		+	*Homestar's statement that Pom Pom "[has been], and will always be, [his] dog" is possibly a reference to the ''[[Star Trek]]'' film ''{{w\|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\|The Wrath of Khan}}'', in which Spock tells Kirk, "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."
-	<!-- "Even steven" is a common phrase, not a reference to the show ~~on disney~~. -->	+	<!-- "Even steven" is a common phrase, not a reference to the Disney show.-->
	<!--"Little Stevie" can refer to numerous people, so no clear reference.-->		<!--"Little Stevie" can refer to numerous people, so no clear reference.-->

The Knights Who Say Ni: too long, Clanky, too long!

2023-07-10T23:24:00Z

too long, Clanky, too long!

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	*"Your Mother wears Military/Combat Boots" is an insult calling the target's mother a prostitute.		*"Your Mother wears Military/Combat Boots" is an insult calling the target's mother a prostitute.
	*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.		*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.
-	**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.	+	**{{w\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.
-	*It might also refer to a {{wp\|Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge}}, intended for those mentally unfit for military ~~service, though it has historically been used to bar LGBTQ+ individuals and cross-dressers from~~ service. ~~Accordingly, in~~ the TV series [[MASH]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.	+	*It might also refer to a {{w\|Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge}}, intended for those mentally unfit for military service. In the TV series [[MASH]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.
	*{{wp\|One potato, two potato}} is a kind of {{wp\|counting-out game}}.		*{{wp\|One potato, two potato}} is a kind of {{wp\|counting-out game}}.

73.147.226.56: /* Explanations */

2023-07-10T11:38:50Z

Explanations

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	*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.		*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.
	**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.		**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.
-	*It might also refer to a {{wp\|Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge}}. In the TV series [[MASH]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.	+	*It might also refer to a {{wp\|Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge}}, intended for those mentally unfit for military service, though it has historically been used to bar LGBTQ+ individuals and cross-dressers from service. Accordingly, in the TV series [[MASH]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.
	*{{wp\|One potato, two potato}} is a kind of {{wp\|counting-out game}}.		*{{wp\|One potato, two potato}} is a kind of {{wp\|counting-out game}}.

Jay: Too indistinct, Clanky, too indistinct! And he's clearly not supposed to be saying anything intelligible that would give away the ending.

2023-03-18T17:26:38Z

Too indistinct, Clanky, too indistinct! And he's clearly not supposed to be saying anything intelligible that would give away the ending.

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	When slowed down, Homestar [[:Media:HRslowKickABall.ogg\|sounds like]] he's saying "wait", not "and Strong Sad".		When slowed down, Homestar [[:Media:HRslowKickABall.ogg\|sounds like]] he's saying "wait", not "and Strong Sad".
	*Homestar, Pom Pom, and Strong Sad also worked as a team in the toon [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].		*Homestar, Pom Pom, and Strong Sad also worked as a team in the toon [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].
-	*In the scene where Homestar mumbles, Homestar sounds like he's saying "what is it" as one word.

	===Inside References===		===Inside References===

MeowMeow: /* Remarks */

2023-03-18T15:30:51Z

Remarks

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	When slowed down, Homestar [[:Media:HRslowKickABall.ogg\|sounds like]] he's saying "wait", not "and Strong Sad".		When slowed down, Homestar [[:Media:HRslowKickABall.ogg\|sounds like]] he's saying "wait", not "and Strong Sad".
	*Homestar, Pom Pom, and Strong Sad also worked as a team in the toon [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].		*Homestar, Pom Pom, and Strong Sad also worked as a team in the toon [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].
		+	*In the scene where Homestar mumbles, Homestar sounds like he's saying "what is it" as one word.

	===Inside References===		===Inside References===

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

2022-11-04T03:16:46Z

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

Guybrush20X6: /* Explanations */ Was surprised to find that it wasn't just a bunch of Homestar randomness (and that he'd be THAT crass)

2022-03-11T11:16:57Z

Explanations: Was surprised to find that it wasn't just a bunch of Homestar randomness (and that he'd be THAT crass)

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
		+	*"Your Mother wears Military/Combat Boots" is an insult calling the target's mother a prostitute.
	*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.		*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.
	**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.		**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.

TheOneAndOnlyDanky: /* External Links */ Soundtrack category

2021-12-26T15:19:48Z

External Links: Soundtrack category

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	[[Category:Big Toons]]		[[Category:Big Toons]]
	[[Category:Sports]]		[[Category:Sports]]
		+	[[Category:Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 1]]

Stux: /* Explanations */ wp templates and link to new article

2021-09-26T01:07:57Z

Explanations: wp templates and link to new article

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
	*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.		*When arguing with the umpire, Coach Z refers to "low rent, three bedroom, two bath, Section 8" sport.
-	**~~[[Wikipedia:~~Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8]] is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.	+	**{{wp\|Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8}} is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.
-	*It might also refer to a ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge]]. In the TV series [[~~Wikipedia:MASH (TV series)\|~~MAS*H]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.	+	*It might also refer to a {{wp\|Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge}}. In the TV series [[MASH]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:One potato, two potato~~\|One-potato, two-potato]] is a kind of ~~[[Wikipedia:Counting-out game~~\|counting-out game]].	+	*{{wp\|One potato, two potato}} is a kind of {{wp\|counting-out game}}.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

DEIDATVM: /* Explanations */ seen on the Did you know section of Wikipedia's main page

2021-09-04T14:57:36Z

Explanations: seen on the Did you know section of Wikipedia's main page

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	**[[Wikipedia:Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8]] is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.		**[[Wikipedia:Section 8 (housing)\|Section 8]] is a federal voucher-subsidized housing program in the United States. Rental housing occupied by Section 8 participants is indeed generally low rent.
	*It might also refer to a [[Wikipedia:Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge]]. In the TV series [[Wikipedia:MASH (TV series)\|MAS*H]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.		*It might also refer to a [[Wikipedia:Section 8 (military)\|Section 8 military discharge]]. In the TV series [[Wikipedia:MASH (TV series)\|MAS*H]], Corporal Klinger tried to obtain one of these by wearing women's clothing, as Coach Z does here.
-	*One-potato, two-potato is a kind of [[Wikipedia:Counting-out game\|counting-out game]].	+	*[[Wikipedia:One potato, two potato\|One-potato, two-potato]] is a kind of [[Wikipedia:Counting-out game\|counting-out game]].

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
	*The page title is a reference to the [[De La Soul]] song "[[Wikipedia:A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"\|A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays']]".		*The page title is a reference to the [[De La Soul]] song "[[Wikipedia:A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays"\|A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays']]".
-	*During the coin toss, Homestar calls out "Sonic! I mean, Tails!" This is in reference to the [[Sega]] ~~character~~ [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)\|Sonic the Hedgehog]], and ~~his~~ sidekick ~~"[[Wikipedia:Miles "~~Tails~~" Prower~~\|Tails~~]]"~~.	+	*During the coin toss, Homestar calls out "Sonic! I mean, Tails!" This is in reference to the [[Sega]] characters [[Wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (character)\|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and sidekick {{w\|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)\|Tails}}.
-	*Homestar asks Strong Sad to recite a couplet from [[French]] poet ~~[[Wikipedia:Charles Baudelaire~~\|Charles Baudelaire]].	+	*Homestar asks Strong Sad to recite a couplet from [[French]] poet {{w\|Charles Baudelaire}}.
-	*The bag of "Cheat-Toes" that The Cheat pulls out is a reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:Cheetos~~\|Cheetos]].	+	*The bag of "Cheat-Toes" that The Cheat pulls out is a reference to {{w\|Cheetos}}.
-	**The bag itself is done in the style of ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Andy Capp's fries~~\|Andy Capp's Fries]]~~.	+	**The bag itself is done in the style of {{w\|Andy Capp's}} fries.
-	*The Umpire mentions basketball player ~~[[Wikipedia:Mookie Blaylock~~\|Mookie Blaylock]].	+	*The Umpire mentions basketball player {{w\|Mookie Blaylock}}.
-	*When Strong Mad yells "YOU ARE FORGIVEN," it is in reference to ~~[[Wikipedia:The Who~~\|~~The Who]]'s [[Wikipedia:A Quick One\|"~~A Quick One While He's Away"~~]] of 1966~~, being a refrain sung in similar rapturous tones towards the end of that song. This song was also referenced in [[vacation]].	+	*When Strong Mad yells "YOU ARE FORGIVEN," it is in reference to the song "{{w\|A Quick One, While He's Away}}" by {{w\|The Who}}, being a refrain sung in similar rapturous tones towards the end of that song.
-	*Homestar's statement that Pom Pom "[has been], and will always be, [his] dog" is possibly a reference to the ~~film~~ [[~~Wikipedia~~: The Wrath of Khan\|~~Star Trek II:~~ The Wrath of Khan]], in which Spock tells Kirk, "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."	+	**This song was also referenced in [[vacation]].
-		+	*Homestar's statement that Pom Pom "[has been], and will always be, [his] dog" is possibly a reference to the ''[[Star Trek]]'' film ''{{w\|Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\|The Wrath of Khan}}'', in which Spock tells Kirk, "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."
-	<!-- "Even steven" is a common phrase, not a reference to the show ~~on disney~~. -->	+	<!-- "Even steven" is a common phrase, not a reference to the Disney show.-->
	<!--"Little Stevie" can refer to numerous people, so no clear reference.-->		<!--"Little Stevie" can refer to numerous people, so no clear reference.-->

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	''{Pom Pom lowers his eyes, annoyed.}''		''{Pom Pom lowers his eyes, annoyed.}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Um, but you just~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Um, but you just{{--}}

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{stepping toward Strong Bad}'' Ah, ah, ah! Too late! I called 'im! You'll just have to be quicker next time!		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{stepping toward Strong Bad}'' Ah, ah, ah! Too late! I called 'im! You'll just have to be quicker next time!
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	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Pom Pom! Bullpen! ''{unintelligible muttering}''		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Pom Pom! Bullpen! ''{unintelligible muttering}''

-	'''STRONG SAD:''' Well, well, well, look who's~~—~~	+	'''STRONG SAD:''' Well, well, well, look who's{{--}}

	'''STRONG BAD:''' Shut up! You play eighth base!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Shut up! You play eighth base!
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	''{Cut to Homestar, holding the ball. The Cheat can be seen on base behind him.}''		''{Cut to Homestar, holding the ball. The Cheat can be seen on base behind him.}''

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Two outs, bottom of the ninth, down by two. Strong Bad has a chance to win it, right here, right now. It doesn't g~~—~~	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Two outs, bottom of the ninth, down by two. Strong Bad has a chance to win it, right here, right now. It doesn't g{{--}}

	'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{yelling}'' JUST PITCH THE FREAKIN' BALL!!		'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{yelling}'' JUST PITCH THE FREAKIN' BALL!!
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	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Strong Sad! Why don't you recite your favorite Cartier Baudelaire couplet?		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Strong Sad! Why don't you recite your favorite Cartier Baudelaire couplet?

-	'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh, you mean... ''{He holds out his arms and closes his eyes as he recites.}'' The beige malaise can last for~~—~~	+	'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh, you mean... ''{He holds out his arms and closes his eyes as he recites.}'' The beige malaise can last for{{--}}

	''{The kickball lands in Strong Sad's arms. He grabs it, surprised.}''		''{The kickball lands in Strong Sad's arms. He grabs it, surprised.}''