Dumb Animal Characters - Revision history

Stux: /* Variations */ this feels a little too simplified compared to the rest of the article, and it leaves out some context

Stux — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:44:25 GMT

Variations: this feels a little too simplified compared to the rest of the article, and it leaves out some context

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	==Variations==		==Variations==
-	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} "crazy animal characters"	+	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes them as "a bunch of crazy animal characters".
-	*{{dvdcom\|Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer}} {{--}} "stupid animal characters"	+	*{{dvdcom\|Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer}} {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go outside and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.
-	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] (channel description) {{--}} "waggly, animated animal characters"	+	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] (channel description) {{--}} The cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".
-	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} "weird non-human, non-animal characters"	+	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to them as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".
-	*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018]] {{--}} "non-humanoid, ageless organisms"	+	*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018]] {{--}} Matt uses the term "non-humanoid, ageless organisms" in a faux elevator pitch for the site.

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Variations */ Simplify

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:25:38 GMT

Variations: Simplify

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	==Variations==		==Variations==
-	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} ~~Matt describes the cast as~~ "~~a bunch of~~ crazy animal characters".	+	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} "crazy animal characters"
-	*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer~~]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]])~~ {{--}} ~~Mike says that it was nice to go outside and do something instead of animating~~ "stupid animal characters" ~~all day.~~	+	*{{dvdcom\|Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer}} {{--}} "stupid animal characters"
-	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} ~~The channel description says its cartoons feature~~ "waggly, animated animal characters".	+	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] (channel description) {{--}} "waggly, animated animal characters"
-	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} ~~Matt refers to the characters as~~ "weird non-human, non-animal characters".	+	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} "weird non-human, non-animal characters"
-	*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018]] {{--}} ~~Matt uses the term~~ "non-humanoid, ageless organisms" ~~in a faux elevator pitch for the site.~~	+	*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018]] {{--}} "non-humanoid, ageless organisms"

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Variations */ "non-humanoid, ageless... uh, organisms"

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:15:22 GMT

Variations: "non-humanoid, ageless... uh, organisms"

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	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description says its cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".		*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description says its cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".
	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".		*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".
		+	*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018]] {{--}} Matt uses the term "non-humanoid, ageless organisms" in a faux elevator pitch for the site.

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

Bleu Ninja: Various rewordings.

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:09:00 GMT

Various rewordings.

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-	[[File:DumbAnimalCharacters.png\|~~right~~\|~~250px~~\|~~Who does~~ the ~~voices for your~~ dumb animal characters?]]	+	[[File:DumbAnimalCharacters.png\|thumb\|256px\|The [[FAQ]] uses the phrase "dumb animal characters" to refer to the cast.]]
-	~~When~~ [[The Brothers Chaps]] ~~are discussing the [[characters]] in~~ the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] ~~body~~ of ~~work (usually~~ in interviews), ~~they will often facetiously use the term '''dumb animal characters'''~~, or ~~variations~~ of the ~~phrase~~.	+	'''"Dumb animal characters"''' is a lightheartedly self-deprecating term used by [[The Brothers Chaps]] to describe the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] [[characters]], referring to the many [[Lack of Visible Body Parts\|odd and varied designs]] of the cast. This phrase is typically used in [[Interviews and Public Appearances\|interviews, public appearances]], [[social media]], or other news that exists outside the body of work proper; outside of occasional [[@StrongBadActual]] posts, the characters do not use this term to describe themselves.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
-	*[[Wired News Radio Interview - 23 Jun 2003]] {{--}} [[Matt Chapman]] ~~says he can't believe~~ how many people want to wear ~~[[Flash Store#T-Shirts\|T~~-shirts]] with dumb animal characters on them.	+	*[[Wired News Radio Interview - 23 Jun 2003]] {{--}} Describing the volume of [[Flash Store\|store]] orders, [[Matt Chapman]] expresses surprise at how many people "want to wear t-shirts with our dumb animal characters on them."
-	*[[Sample Of Style]] {{--}} [[Mike Chapman]] says that people ask him how he does the voices for his dumb animal characters.	+	*[[Sample Of Style]] {{--}} [[Mike Chapman]] says that people [[all the time]] ask him how he does the voices for his dumb animal characters, explaining that ''Matt'' does the voices.
	*[[FAQ]] {{--}} One question asks who does the voices for the dumb animal characters.		*[[FAQ]] {{--}} One question asks who does the voices for the dumb animal characters.
-	*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]] {{--}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20090629081931/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z161906 Mike's panelist biography] says he "does the [[good graphics]] and animation for the dumb animal characters"~~, while~~ [https://web.archive.org/web/20090821221324/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z157891 Matt's] mentions he "does the voices for the dumb animal characters".	+	*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]] {{--}}
		+	**[http://web.archive.org/web/20090629081931/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z161906 Mike's panelist biography] says he "does the [[good graphics]] and animation for the dumb animal characters".
		+	**[https://web.archive.org/web/20090821221324/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z157891 Matt's] mentions he "does the voices for the dumb animal characters".
	*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".		*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".
-	*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} The host introduces Matt as "the man who does the voices for most of the, quote/unquote, 'dumb animal characters'".	+	*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} The host introduces Matt as "the man who does the voices for most of the, quote-unquote, 'dumb animal characters'".
-	*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "~~just~~ excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."	+	*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Discussing [[hiatuses\|a return to making toons]], Matt says he's "excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."
-	*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} ~~Mike says~~ that ~~he and Matt~~ normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.	+	*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} The Brothers Chaps directly address the viewer, remarking that they normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.
-	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} ~~Recalling seeing~~ a photo of {{w\|Geddy Lee}} ~~with~~ a Strong Bad ~~hat, Matt states,~~ "~~We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but~~ our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' ~~so I'll take it~~!"	+	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Matt describes a photo of {{w\|Geddy Lee}} wearing a Strong Bad beanie as "our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}'!"
	*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}		*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}
	**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} Announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"		**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} Announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"
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	**{{prs\|1342531112871096320\|25\|Dec\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Meeple Character Variations\|Homestar Runner Character Meeples]] are referred to as "dumb animal characters".		**{{prs\|1342531112871096320\|25\|Dec\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Meeple Character Variations\|Homestar Runner Character Meeples]] are referred to as "dumb animal characters".
	**{{prs\|1346511455638724609\|5\|Jan\|2021\|full=1}} {{--}} Replying to an NPR feature on [[Flash]], Strong Bad notes a shout-out to "me and my dumb animal character companions".		**{{prs\|1346511455638724609\|5\|Jan\|2021\|full=1}} {{--}} Replying to an NPR feature on [[Flash]], Strong Bad notes a shout-out to "me and my dumb animal character companions".
-	**{{prs\|1504807155421093922\|18\|Mar\|2022\|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is fascinated by the idea of [[Diaper Sunrise]] being ~~the~~ entry point to "me and my dumb animal character friends' exploits".	+	**{{prs\|1504807155421093922\|18\|Mar\|2022\|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is fascinated by the idea of [[Diaper Sunrise]] being someone's entry point to "me and my dumb animal character friends' exploits".
-	*[[~~homestarrunner.com~~]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] was ~~[[Index Page Messages\|advertised~~ as]] "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the ~~[[index page]].~~	+	*[[Index Page Messages]] {{--}}
-	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".	+	**December 31, 2020 {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] was promoted as selling "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!"
		+	**January 2021 {{--}} The "Everybody Everybody" shirt was advertised as a "cool t-shirt with ALL the dumb animal characters!"
		+	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The [[videlectrix.itch.io\|itch.io]] description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".
	**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".		**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".
	*[[Talk-It-Yourself Homestar Runner Puppet Plush]] {{--}} The announcer pitches that the puppet can be used to make "dumb animal characters say way more than fifteen phrases!"		*[[Talk-It-Yourself Homestar Runner Puppet Plush]] {{--}} The announcer pitches that the puppet can be used to make "dumb animal characters say way more than fifteen phrases!"

	==Variations==		==Variations==
-	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes the cast ~~of [[homestarrunner.com]]~~ as "a bunch of crazy animal characters".	+	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes the cast as "a bunch of crazy animal characters".
-	*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go ~~out~~ and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.	+	*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go outside and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.
	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description says its cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".		*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description says its cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".
	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".		*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".

	==See Also==		==See Also==
-	*[[~~Normal-~~Human Characters]]	+	*[[Everybody Everybody]]
		+	*[[Fully Human Characters]]

	[[Category:Inside Jokes]][[Category:Word running gags]]		[[Category:Inside Jokes]][[Category:Word running gags]]

The Knights Who Say Ni: /* Appearances */ wrong post was linked to

The Knights Who Say Ni — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:12:26 GMT

Appearances: wrong post was linked to

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	*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."		*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."
	*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.		*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.
-	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{wp\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' so I'll take it!"	+	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{w\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' so I'll take it!"
	*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}		*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}
	**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} Announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"		**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} Announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"
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	**{{prs\|1342531112871096320\|25\|Dec\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Meeple Character Variations\|Homestar Runner Character Meeples]] are referred to as "dumb animal characters".		**{{prs\|1342531112871096320\|25\|Dec\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Meeple Character Variations\|Homestar Runner Character Meeples]] are referred to as "dumb animal characters".
	**{{prs\|1346511455638724609\|5\|Jan\|2021\|full=1}} {{--}} Replying to an NPR feature on [[Flash]], Strong Bad notes a shout-out to "me and my dumb animal character companions".		**{{prs\|1346511455638724609\|5\|Jan\|2021\|full=1}} {{--}} Replying to an NPR feature on [[Flash]], Strong Bad notes a shout-out to "me and my dumb animal character companions".
-	**{{prs\|~~1254408772249845763~~\|26\|~~Apr~~\|~~2020~~\|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is fascinated by the idea of [[Diaper Sunrise]] being the entry point to "me and my dumb animal character friends' exploits".	+	**{{prs\|1504807155421093922\|18\|Mar\|2022\|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is fascinated by the idea of [[Diaper Sunrise]] being the entry point to "me and my dumb animal character friends' exploits".
	*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] was [[Index Page Messages\|advertised as]] "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the [[index page]].		*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] was [[Index Page Messages\|advertised as]] "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the [[index page]].
	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".		*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".

Bleu Ninja: /* Appearances */ a few more tweetin's

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:27:41 GMT

Appearances: a few more tweetin's

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	*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]] {{--}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20090629081931/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z161906 Mike's panelist biography] says he "does the [[good graphics]] and animation for the dumb animal characters", while [https://web.archive.org/web/20090821221324/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z157891 Matt's] mentions he "does the voices for the dumb animal characters".		*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]] {{--}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20090629081931/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z161906 Mike's panelist biography] says he "does the [[good graphics]] and animation for the dumb animal characters", while [https://web.archive.org/web/20090821221324/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z157891 Matt's] mentions he "does the voices for the dumb animal characters".
	*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".		*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".
-	*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} "~~Jengaship" says that Matt~~ does the voices for the "dumb animal characters".	+	*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} The host introduces Matt as "the man who does the voices for most of the, quote/unquote, 'dumb animal characters'".
	*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."		*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."
	*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.		*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.
	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{wp\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' so I'll take it!"		*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{wp\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' so I'll take it!"
	*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}		*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}
-	**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} ~~In this tweet announcing~~ [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"	+	**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} Announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"
	**{{prs\|1331658996227448836\|25\|Nov\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Fangamer#tshirt_everybody_everybody\|Fangamer "Everybody! Everybody!" shirt]] is the first time "ALL the dumb animal characters appeared on one t-shirt".		**{{prs\|1331658996227448836\|25\|Nov\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Fangamer#tshirt_everybody_everybody\|Fangamer "Everybody! Everybody!" shirt]] is the first time "ALL the dumb animal characters appeared on one t-shirt".
-	*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] is advertised as "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the ~~homepage~~.	+	**{{prs\|1342531112871096320\|25\|Dec\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Meeple Character Variations\|Homestar Runner Character Meeples]] are referred to as "dumb animal characters".
		+	**{{prs\|1346511455638724609\|5\|Jan\|2021\|full=1}} {{--}} Replying to an NPR feature on [[Flash]], Strong Bad notes a shout-out to "me and my dumb animal character companions".
		+	**{{prs\|1254408772249845763\|26\|Apr\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} Strong Bad is fascinated by the idea of [[Diaper Sunrise]] being the entry point to "me and my dumb animal character friends' exploits".
		+	*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] was [[Index Page Messages\|advertised as]] "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the [[index page]].
	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".		*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".
	**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".		**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".

Bleu Ninja: /* Variations */ word choice

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:10:15 GMT

Variations: word choice

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	==Variations==		==Variations==
-	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} ~~When asked about~~ homestarrunner.com~~, Matt says,~~ "A bunch of crazy animal characters ~~run around and make fun of each other." The Inkhole asks if he meant "like [[squirrels]]~~".	+	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes the cast of [[homestarrunner.com]] as "a bunch of crazy animal characters".
	*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go out and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.		*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go out and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.
-	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description ~~mentions~~ "waggly, animated animal characters".	+	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description says its cartoons feature "waggly, animated animal characters".
-	*[[Screenland - 24 ~~April~~ 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".	+	*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Appearances */ TIYHRPP

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:59:12 GMT

Appearances: TIYHRPP

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	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".		*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".
	**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".		**The [[Halloween Hide & Seek v2.0 Trailer\|v2.0 Trailer]] instructs players to "help Homestar Runner find all eleven of his dumb animal character friends".
		+	*[[Talk-It-Yourself Homestar Runner Puppet Plush]] {{--}} The announcer pitches that the puppet can be used to make "dumb animal characters say way more than fifteen phrases!"

	==Variations==		==Variations==

Bleu Ninja: /* Appearances */ SXSW. Sub-bullets for tweets

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:38:12 GMT

Appearances: SXSW. Sub-bullets for tweets

Bleu Ninja: /* Variations */ direct link

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:39:27 GMT

Variations: direct link

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	*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} When asked about homestarrunner.com, Matt says, "A bunch of crazy animal characters run around and make fun of each other." The Inkhole asks if he meant "like [[squirrels]]".		*[[Inkhole Interview]] {{--}} When asked about homestarrunner.com, Matt says, "A bunch of crazy animal characters run around and make fun of each other." The Inkhole asks if he meant "like [[squirrels]]".
	*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go out and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.		*[[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] ([[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Mike says that it was nice to go out and do something instead of animating "stupid animal characters" all day.
-	*[[~~YouTube#homestarrunnerdotcom\|~~homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description mentions "waggly, animated animal characters".	+	*[[homestarrunnerdotcom]] {{--}} The channel description mentions "waggly, animated animal characters".
	*[[Screenland - 24 April 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".		*[[Screenland - 24 April 2017]] {{--}} Matt refers to the characters as "weird non-human, non-animal characters".

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	*[[Sample Of Style]] {{--}} [[Mike Chapman]] says that people ask him how he does the voices for his dumb animal characters.		*[[Sample Of Style]] {{--}} [[Mike Chapman]] says that people ask him how he does the voices for his dumb animal characters.
	*[[FAQ]] {{--}} One question asks who does the voices for the dumb animal characters.		*[[FAQ]] {{--}} One question asks who does the voices for the dumb animal characters.
		+	*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]] {{--}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20090629081931/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z161906 Mike's panelist biography] says he "does the [[good graphics]] and animation for the dumb animal characters", while [https://web.archive.org/web/20090821221324/http://2005.sxsw.com/interactive/conference/panels/?action=bio&id=Z157891 Matt's] mentions he "does the voices for the dumb animal characters".
	*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".		*[[Zoinks! Magazine Interview]] {{--}} Matt describes Homestar Runner as "a cartoon about a bunch of dumb animal characters".
	*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} "Jengaship" says that Matt does the voices for the "dumb animal characters".		*[[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007]] {{--}} "Jengaship" says that Matt does the voices for the "dumb animal characters".
	*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."		*[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014]] {{--}} Matt says he's "just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again."
	*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.		*[[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} Mike says that he and Matt normally let their dumb animal characters do the talking.
-	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{wp\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded 'Working Man' so I'll take it!"	+	*[[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017]] {{--}} Recalling seeing a photo of {{wp\|Geddy Lee}} with a Strong Bad hat, Matt states, "We have no idea if he knew what Strong Bad was, but our dumb animal character was on his head while he probably shredded '{{w\|Working Man}}' so I'll take it!"
-	*{{~~postref~~\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019}} {{--}} In this tweet announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"	+	*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}}
-	**~~According to a~~ {{prs\|1331658996227448836\|25\|Nov\|2020\|~~alt~~=~~Nov 25 tweet~~}}~~, the~~ [[Fangamer#tshirt_everybody_everybody\|Fangamer "Everybody! Everybody!" shirt]] is the first time "ALL the dumb animal characters appeared on one t-shirt".	+	**{{prs\|1198347411632148483\|23\|Nov\|2019\|full=1}} {{--}} In this tweet announcing [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], Strong Bad says "Thanks to everybody who still dresses up as me and my fellow dumb animal characters!!"
		+	**{{prs\|1331658996227448836\|25\|Nov\|2020\|full=1}} {{--}} The [[Fangamer#tshirt_everybody_everybody\|Fangamer "Everybody! Everybody!" shirt]] is the first time "ALL the dumb animal characters appeared on one t-shirt".
	*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] is advertised as "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the homepage.		*[[homestarrunner.com]] {{--}} The [[Teespring]] [[Store]] is advertised as "T-shirts of our dumb animal characters!" on the homepage.
	*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".		*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} The itch.io description reads "A short Halloween point n' click starring the dumb animal characters of HomestarRunner.com".