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RickTommy: pretty sure they didn't have the as-we-know-it version of the PFSU in mind (also, that borders on WP:EASTEREGG)

RickTommy — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:16:02 GMT

pretty sure they didn't have the as-we-know-it version of the PFSU in mind (also, that borders on WP:EASTEREGG)

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	[[Image:FlashisDead.png\|thumb\|right\|"See? That's a chunk of Flash authoring interface right there!"]]		[[Image:FlashisDead.png\|thumb\|right\|"See? That's a chunk of Flash authoring interface right there!"]]
-	[[Flash]] is dying, and the citizens of [[Free Country, USA]] have to head for the hills (or bushes) until they can learn ~~[[Post-Flash Site Update\|~~HTML5]].	+	[[Flash]] is dying, and the citizens of [[Free Country, USA]] have to head for the hills (or bushes) until they can learn HTML5.

	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{film\|Strong Bad}}, [[F-Sack]], {{film\|Bubs}} (voice only; Easter egg), {{film\|Coach Z}} (voice only; Easter egg)		'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{film\|Strong Bad}}, [[F-Sack]], {{film\|Bubs}} (voice only; Easter egg), {{film\|Coach Z}} (voice only; Easter egg)
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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*{{w\|HTML}} stands for "HyperText Markup ''Language''", the standard format websites are written in.	+	*{{w\|HTML}} stands for "HyperText Markup ''Language''", the standard format that websites are written in.
-	*The entire short alludes to {{w\|Adobe Flash Player}}, which was the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There had been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player; with {{w\|Thoughts on Flash#Response\|many calling for Flash to be abandoned}} entirely in favor of the more modern and secure {{w\|HTML5}}. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers {{w\|Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox}} and {{w\|Google Chrome}} officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version. This situation led directly to the creation of the cartoon: the opening recreates the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin.	+	*The entire short alludes to {{w\|Adobe Flash Player}}, which was the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There had been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player, with {{w\|Thoughts on Flash#Response\|many calling for Flash to be abandoned}} entirely in favor of the more modern and secure {{w\|HTML5}}. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers {{w\|Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox}} and {{w\|Google Chrome}} officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version. This situation led directly to the creation of the cartoon: the opening recreates the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
-	*This is the first short since [[The Animated Adventures of Puppet Homestar]] in September of 2009, nearly six years earlier. This closes what was then the biggest gap ever in between a type of toon; it has since been surpassed by the over-seven-year gap between [[Marzipan's Answering Machine]] Versions [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2\|16.2]] and [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2\|17.2]].	+	*This is the first short since [[The Animated Adventures of Puppet Homestar]] (or, not counting [[Powered by The Cheat]] as its own category, as it was at the time, [[Crystal Fortress]]) in September of 2009, nearly six years earlier. This closes what was then the biggest gap ever in between a type of toon; it has since been surpassed by the over-seven-year gap between [[Marzipan's Answering Machine]] Versions [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2\|16.2]] and [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2\|17.2]].
	*This is the first appearance of Homestar's updated asymmetrical squint/eyebrow raise, which would be used again in [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]]. The only time previously that the older version of this animation appeared is in [[secret recipes]].		*This is the first appearance of Homestar's updated asymmetrical squint/eyebrow raise, which would be used again in [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]]. The only time previously that the older version of this animation appeared is in [[secret recipes]].
	*The [[YouTube]] description for this toon is "Strong Bad tries to warn Homestar of impending doom. Homestar tries to update his dating profile."		*The [[YouTube]] description for this toon is "Strong Bad tries to warn Homestar of impending doom. Homestar tries to update his dating profile."

	===Remarks===		===Remarks===
-	*This is the sixth toon in a row not to include a [[~~toons without back buttons~~\|back button]].	+	*This is the sixth toon in a row not to include a [[Toons Without Back Buttons\|back button]].
	*On the [[TV Time Toons Menu]], the description reads "It's all over! Head for the hills!" in the [[New Stuff]] menu while the [[Shorts]] section simply reads "It's all over!".		*On the [[TV Time Toons Menu]], the description reads "It's all over! Head for the hills!" in the [[New Stuff]] menu while the [[Shorts]] section simply reads "It's all over!".
	*The Easter egg showing Homestar's dating profile is read aloud instead of opening in a separate window, making it reminiscent of a DVD version of such an Easter egg.		*The Easter egg showing Homestar's dating profile is read aloud instead of opening in a separate window, making it reminiscent of a DVD version of such an Easter egg.

	===Fixed Goofs===		===Fixed Goofs===
-	* Originally, the tall grass around objects embedded into the ground was a different shade of green from the rest of the grass. It was fixed within a few minutes, with only the grass around the Flash authoring interface pieces remaining the alternate shade of green.	+	*Originally, the tall grass around objects embedded into the ground was a different shade of green from the rest of the grass. It was fixed within a few minutes, with only the grass around the Flash authoring interface pieces remaining the alternate shade of green.

	===Glitches===		===Glitches===
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	[[File:flashisdeadfakethumbnails.png\|thumb\|220px\|"The death of Flash is equivalent to a giant meteor heading straight for the Earth!"]]		[[File:flashisdeadfakethumbnails.png\|thumb\|220px\|"The death of Flash is equivalent to a giant meteor heading straight for the Earth!"]]
	*The YouTube version has two exclamation marks in its name.		*The YouTube version has two exclamation marks in its name.
-	*As with most of the YouTube versions of recent toons, a [[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails#Flash is Dead!\|group of nine thumbnails]] appears at the end of the main cartoon, parodying YouTube's related video thumbnails. However, unlike the previous two toons with these fake thumbnails, all of the thumbnails present in this version are new. The thumbnails are as follows:	+	*As with most of the YouTube versions of recent toons at the time, a [[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails#Flash is Dead!\|group of nine thumbnails]] appears at the end of the main cartoon, parodying YouTube's related video thumbnails. However, unlike the previous two toons with these fake thumbnails, all of the thumbnails present in this version are new. The thumbnails are as follows:
	{\| {{standardtable}}		{\| {{standardtable}}
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Stux: /* Real-World References */ why not use a redirect?

Stux — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:56:19 GMT

Real-World References: why not use a redirect?

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[~~Popular Music References#R.E.M.\|~~R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

The Knights Who Say Ni: /* Real-World References */ slightly better

The Knights Who Say Ni — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:23:17 GMT

Real-World References: slightly better

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[~~Popular_Music_References~~#R\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Popular Music References#R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

68.7.108.166: /* Real-World References */

68.7.108.166 — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:12:40 GMT

Real-World References

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band ~~{{w~~\|R.E.M.}} He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Popular_Music_References#R\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: /* Fast Forward */ new.HR.com still seems to work for me

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:04:42 GMT

Fast Forward: new.HR.com still seems to work for me

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	*The accompanying [[@StrongBadActual]] Tweet also refers to Hypertext Markup Lotion.		*The accompanying [[@StrongBadActual]] Tweet also refers to Hypertext Markup Lotion.
	*This toon is later referenced in [[the Brothers Chaps]]' [[Lost in the Stacks Interview - 15 Dec 2017\|interview from Lost in the Stacks]] in 2017, where they further discuss what the death of Flash means for the future of Homestar Runner.		*This toon is later referenced in [[the Brothers Chaps]]' [[Lost in the Stacks Interview - 15 Dec 2017\|interview from Lost in the Stacks]] in 2017, where they further discuss what the death of Flash means for the future of Homestar Runner.
-	**The website started updating its content to HTML5 format starting with [[TROGDOR!]] on January 13, 2018. A [~~https~~:~~//web.archive.org/web/20180720003058/http://new.homestarrunner.com/~~ new version of the site] was launched on July 17, 2018 and ultimately abandoned. This was followed by [[Post-Flash Site Update\|a second redesign]] on December 31, 2020 which updated the site to have HTML5 menus and play Flash files on the emulator [[Ruffle]].	+	**The website started updating its content to HTML5 format starting with [[TROGDOR!]] on January 13, 2018. A [[newhr:\|new version of the site]] was launched on July 17, 2018 and ultimately abandoned. This was followed by [[Post-Flash Site Update\|a second redesign]] on December 31, 2020 which updated the site to have HTML5 menus and play Flash files on the emulator [[Ruffle]].

	==YouTube Version==		==YouTube Version==

Stux: add links to Post-Flash Site Update; also wp links...; finally, link to archived version of new.homestarrunner.com (that page now redirects to the main site)

Stux — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:58:15 GMT

add links to Post-Flash Site Update; also wp links...; finally, link to archived version of new.homestarrunner.com (that page now redirects to the main site)

RickTommy: /* Remarks */ something that I personally think is later instalment weirdness

RickTommy — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:20:34 GMT

Remarks: something that I personally think is later instalment weirdness

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	*This is the sixth toon in a row not to include a [[toons without back buttons\|back button]].		*This is the sixth toon in a row not to include a [[toons without back buttons\|back button]].
	*On the [[TV Time Toons Menu]], the description reads "It's all over! Head for the hills!" in the [[New Stuff]] menu while the [[Shorts]] section simply reads "It's all over!".		*On the [[TV Time Toons Menu]], the description reads "It's all over! Head for the hills!" in the [[New Stuff]] menu while the [[Shorts]] section simply reads "It's all over!".
		+	*The Easter egg showing Homestar's dating profile is read aloud instead of opening in a separate window, making it reminiscent of a DVD version of such an Easter egg.

	===Fixed Goofs===		===Fixed Goofs===

Keegster2: One "for" too many.

Keegster2 — Mon, 23 May 2022 01:59:21 GMT

One "for" too many.

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	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
	*{{w\|HTML}} stands for "HyperText Markup ''Language''", the standard format websites are written in.		*{{w\|HTML}} stands for "HyperText Markup ''Language''", the standard format websites are written in.
-	*The entire short alludes to {{w\|Adobe Flash Player}}, which was the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There had been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player; with {{w\|Thoughts on Flash#Response\|many calling ~~for~~ for Flash to be abandoned}} entirely in favor of the more modern and secure {{w\|HTML5}}. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers {{w\|Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox}} and {{w\|Google Chrome}} officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version. This situation led directly to the creation of the cartoon: the opening recreates the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin.	+	*The entire short alludes to {{w\|Adobe Flash Player}}, which was the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There had been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player; with {{w\|Thoughts on Flash#Response\|many calling for Flash to be abandoned}} entirely in favor of the more modern and secure {{w\|HTML5}}. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers {{w\|Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox}} and {{w\|Google Chrome}} officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version. This situation led directly to the creation of the cartoon: the opening recreates the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin.

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Explanations */ adjust out-of-date comments and tense. w templates

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 23 May 2022 01:51:13 GMT

Explanations: adjust out-of-date comments and tense. w templates

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*~~[[wikipedia:HTML~~\|HTML]] stands for "HyperText Markup Language".	+	*{{w\|HTML}} stands for "HyperText Markup ''Language''", the standard format websites are written in.
-	*The entire short alludes to ~~[[wikipedia:Adobe Flash Player~~\|Adobe Flash Player]], which is the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There ~~have~~ been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player~~. Many people have called~~ for Flash to be abandoned entirely, in favor of the more modern and secure ~~[[wikipedia:HTML5~~\|HTML5]]. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox]] and ~~[[Wikipedia:Google Chrome~~\|Google Chrome]] officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version~~; this~~ situation~~, and the resulting error screens,~~ led directly to the creation of the cartoon (the opening is the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin~~). Interestingly, Adobe Flash Professional can now export directly to HTML5 canvas, which should ease the transition~~.	+	*The entire short alludes to {{w\|Adobe Flash Player}}, which was the software platform used to play all the [[homestarrunner.com]] cartoons in web browsers. There had been periodic concerns about security issues with Flash Player; with {{w\|Thoughts on Flash#Response\|many calling for for Flash to be abandoned}} entirely in favor of the more modern and secure {{w\|HTML5}}. This movement gained significant momentum when the browsers {{w\|Firefox\|Mozilla Firefox}} and {{w\|Google Chrome}} officially deprecated Flash, tagging them as permanently non-secure plugins "in need of an update" regardless of their actual version. This situation led directly to the creation of the cartoon: the opening recreates the Firefox error message for an out-of-date plugin.

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ twin films

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:43:06 GMT

Real-World References: twin films

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	*Strong Bad references the [[Wikipedia:List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname]] of [[wikipedia:Minnesota\|Minnesota]], "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the [[Wikipedia:List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname]] of [[wikipedia:Minnesota\|Minnesota]], "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
	*[[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe\|Michael Stipe]] is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.		*[[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe\|Michael Stipe]] is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
-	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''[[Wikipedia:Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon]]'', which was directed by [[Wikipedia:Michael Bay\|Michael Bay]] and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. Both films had similar subject matter, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.	+	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''[[Wikipedia:Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon]]'', which was directed by [[Wikipedia:Michael Bay\|Michael Bay]] and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"[[Wikipedia:I Don't Want to Miss a Thing\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by [[Wikipedia:Diane Warren\|Diane Warren]] and performed by [[Wikipedia:Aerosmith\|Aerosmith]], and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"[[Wikipedia:I Don't Want to Miss a Thing\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by [[Wikipedia:Diane Warren\|Diane Warren]] and performed by [[Wikipedia:Aerosmith\|Aerosmith]], and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
	*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star [[Wikipedia:Morgan Freeman\|Morgan Freeman]], who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''[[Wikipedia:The Shawshank Redemption\|The Shawshank Redemption]]''.		*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star [[Wikipedia:Morgan Freeman\|Morgan Freeman]], who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''[[Wikipedia:The Shawshank Redemption\|The Shawshank Redemption]]''.

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[~~Popular Music References#R.E.M.\|~~R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[~~Popular_Music_References~~#R\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Popular Music References#R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.		*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band ~~{{w~~\|R.E.M.}} He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Popular_Music_References#R\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.		*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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	*Strong Bad references the [[Wikipedia:List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname]] of [[wikipedia:Minnesota\|Minnesota]], "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".		*Strong Bad references the [[Wikipedia:List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname]] of [[wikipedia:Minnesota\|Minnesota]], "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
	*[[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe\|Michael Stipe]] is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.		*[[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe\|Michael Stipe]] is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band [[Wikipedia:R.E.M.\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
-	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''[[Wikipedia:Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon]]'', which was directed by [[Wikipedia:Michael Bay\|Michael Bay]] and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. Both films had similar subject matter, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.	+	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''[[Wikipedia:Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon]]'', which was directed by [[Wikipedia:Michael Bay\|Michael Bay]] and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
	*"[[Wikipedia:I Don't Want to Miss a Thing\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by [[Wikipedia:Diane Warren\|Diane Warren]] and performed by [[Wikipedia:Aerosmith\|Aerosmith]], and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.		*"[[Wikipedia:I Don't Want to Miss a Thing\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by [[Wikipedia:Diane Warren\|Diane Warren]] and performed by [[Wikipedia:Aerosmith\|Aerosmith]], and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
	*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star [[Wikipedia:Morgan Freeman\|Morgan Freeman]], who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''[[Wikipedia:The Shawshank Redemption\|The Shawshank Redemption]]''.		*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star [[Wikipedia:Morgan Freeman\|Morgan Freeman]], who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''[[Wikipedia:The Shawshank Redemption\|The Shawshank Redemption]]''.

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	[[Image:FlashisDead.png\|thumb\|right\|"See? That's a chunk of Flash authoring interface right there!"]]		[[Image:FlashisDead.png\|thumb\|right\|"See? That's a chunk of Flash authoring interface right there!"]]
-	[[Flash]] is dying, and the citizens of [[Free Country, USA]] have to head for the hills (or bushes) until they can learn [[~~Wikipedia:HTML5~~\|HTML5.]]	+	[[Flash]] is dying, and the citizens of [[Free Country, USA]] have to head for the hills (or bushes) until they can learn [[Post-Flash Site Update\|HTML5]].

	'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{film\|Strong Bad}}, [[F-Sack]], {{film\|Bubs}} (voice only; Easter egg), {{film\|Coach Z}} (voice only; Easter egg)		'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film\|Homestar Runner}}, {{film\|Strong Bad}}, [[F-Sack]], {{film\|Bubs}} (voice only; Easter egg), {{film\|Coach Z}} (voice only; Easter egg)
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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Flash (comics)\|The Flash]].	+	*Homestar mistakes Flash for the comic book hero of the same name, {{w\|Flash (comics)\|The Flash}}.
-	*Strong Bad references the ~~[[Wikipedia:~~List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname]] of ~~[[wikipedia:Minnesota~~\|Minnesota]], "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".	+	*Strong Bad references the {{w\|List of U.S. state nicknames\|state nickname}} of {{w\|Minnesota}}, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes".
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:Michael Stipe~~\|Michael Stipe]] is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band ~~[[Wikipedia:R.E.M.~~\|R.E.M.]] He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.	+	*{{w\|Michael Stipe}} is a musician best known as the lead singer of the band {{w\|R.E.M.}} He was the first inspiration for [[Strong Sad]]'s voice.
-	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''~~[[Wikipedia:~~Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon]]'', which was directed by ~~[[Wikipedia:Michael Bay~~\|Michael Bay]] and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.	+	*The film Homestar is confusing for ''Deep Impact'' is ''{{w\|Armageddon (1998 film)\|Armageddon}}'', which was directed by {{w\|Michael Bay}} and released several weeks after ''Deep Impact'' in 1998. {{w\|twin films\|Both films had similar subject matter}}, which involved objects from space potentially striking Earth.
-	*"~~[[Wikipedia:I Don't Want to Miss a Thing~~\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by ~~[[Wikipedia:Diane Warren~~\|Diane Warren]] and performed by ~~[[Wikipedia:Aerosmith~~\|Aerosmith]], and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.	+	*"{{w\|I Don't Want to Miss a Thing}}" was a song from the soundtrack to ''Armageddon''. The song was written by {{w\|Diane Warren}} and performed by {{w\|Aerosmith}}, and was the first song by the band to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
-	*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star ~~[[Wikipedia:Morgan Freeman~~\|Morgan Freeman]], who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''~~[[Wikipedia:The Shawshank Redemption~~\|The Shawshank Redemption]]''.	+	*Homestar's mention of "Morgan Shawshank" refers to ''Deep Impact'' star {{w\|Morgan Freeman}}, who played the President of the United States in the film and starred as Red in ''{{w\|The Shawshank Redemption}}''.
-	**He also mentions ~~[[Wikipedia:Robert Duvall~~\|Robert Duvall]], who played Captain Spurgeon "Fish" Tanner in ''Deep Impact''.	+	**He also mentions {{w\|Robert Duvall}}, who played Captain Spurgeon "Fish" Tanner in ''Deep Impact''.
	*"Ned's cape 1.0" is a reference to [[Netscape]] 1.0, an Internet browser released in 1994.		*"Ned's cape 1.0" is a reference to [[Netscape]] 1.0, an Internet browser released in 1994.
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:Jeffrey Lyons~~\|Jeffrey Lyons]], mentioned on the vectorized ''Deep Impact'' cover, is a film, theater, and television critic based in New York City. He has hosted several television programs based on film reviews, including the PBS-produced ''~~[[Wikipedia:Sneak Previews~~\|Sneak Previews]]'' where he was one of the replacements for the original hosts, ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Siskel & Ebert\|Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert]].	+	*{{w\|Jeffrey Lyons}}, mentioned on the vectorized ''Deep Impact'' cover, is a film, theater, and television critic based in New York City. He has hosted several television programs based on film reviews, including the PBS-produced ''{{w\|Sneak Previews}}'' where he was one of the replacements for the original hosts, {{w\|Siskel & Ebert\|Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert}}.

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===
	*The accompanying [[@StrongBadActual]] Tweet also refers to Hypertext Markup Lotion.		*The accompanying [[@StrongBadActual]] Tweet also refers to Hypertext Markup Lotion.
	*This toon is later referenced in [[the Brothers Chaps]]' [[Lost in the Stacks Interview - 15 Dec 2017\|interview from Lost in the Stacks]] in 2017, where they further discuss what the death of Flash means for the future of Homestar Runner.		*This toon is later referenced in [[the Brothers Chaps]]' [[Lost in the Stacks Interview - 15 Dec 2017\|interview from Lost in the Stacks]] in 2017, where they further discuss what the death of Flash means for the future of Homestar Runner.
-	**The website started updating its content to HTML5 format starting with [[TROGDOR!]] on January 13, 2018. A [https://new.homestarrunner.com/ new version of the site] was launched on July 17, 2018 and ultimately abandoned. This was followed by a second redesign on December 31, 2020 which updated the site to have HTML5 menus and play Flash files on the emulator [[Ruffle]].	+	**The website started updating its content to HTML5 format starting with [[TROGDOR!]] on January 13, 2018. A [https://web.archive.org/web/20180720003058/http://new.homestarrunner.com/ new version of the site] was launched on July 17, 2018 and ultimately abandoned. This was followed by [[Post-Flash Site Update\|a second redesign]] on December 31, 2020 which updated the site to have HTML5 menus and play Flash files on the emulator [[Ruffle]].

	==YouTube Version==		==YouTube Version==