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Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: rv; robots was 5 months ago, only marginally longer than the average gap between updates (also "likely to prep for the 30th anniversary" is very speculative)

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:24 GMT

rv; robots was 5 months ago, only marginally longer than the average gap between updates (also "likely to prep for the 30th anniversary" is very speculative)

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	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.		[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.
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-	~~==Another Big Hiatus (2025{{-}}ongoing)==~~
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-	As no updates to are being made to homestarrunner.com following the addition of Strong Bad Email [[robots]] It may be assumed that Homestar Runner is going on another big hiatus once again, likely to prep for the 30th Anniversary.
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-	Outside of [[homestarrunner.com]], [[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the 2026 remake of the game '[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'' as he was in the original with Homestar also appearing in the remake, released March 5.

	== References ==		== References ==

162.206.19.132: /* Another Big Hiatus (2025{-}}ongoing) */

162.206.19.132 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:40:46 GMT

Another Big Hiatus (2025{-}}ongoing)

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	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.		[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.

-	==Another Big Hiatus (2025{-}}ongoing)==	+	==Another Big Hiatus (2025{{-}}ongoing)==

	As no updates to are being made to homestarrunner.com following the addition of Strong Bad Email [[robots]] It may be assumed that Homestar Runner is going on another big hiatus once again, likely to prep for the 30th Anniversary.		As no updates to are being made to homestarrunner.com following the addition of Strong Bad Email [[robots]] It may be assumed that Homestar Runner is going on another big hiatus once again, likely to prep for the 30th Anniversary.

162.206.19.132 at 22:37, 29 April 2026

162.206.19.132 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:37:42 GMT

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	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.		[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.
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		+	==Another Big Hiatus (2025{-}}ongoing)==
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		+	As no updates to are being made to homestarrunner.com following the addition of Strong Bad Email [[robots]] It may be assumed that Homestar Runner is going on another big hiatus once again, likely to prep for the 30th Anniversary.
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		+	Outside of [[homestarrunner.com]], [[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the 2026 remake of the game '[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'' as he was in the original with Homestar also appearing in the remake, released March 5.

	== References ==		== References ==

Bleu Ninja: /* Transition to the New Status Quo (2014{{-}}Present) */ RIP the Streak

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:13:39 GMT

Transition to the New Status Quo (2014{{-}}Present): RIP the Streak

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	On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in 1196 days. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] [[Fourth Wall Breaks\|suggesting]] fans might have to wait several more years before another toon.		On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in 1196 days. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] [[Fourth Wall Breaks\|suggesting]] fans might have to wait several more years before another toon.

-	Though the toon was intended as a minor "tiptoeing back into things", with its release not publicized by the Brothers Chaps, it attracted strong positive fan reactions and media attention. In subsequent interviews, the brothers recall the attention as encouraging them to return to Homestar Runner.{{ref\|1}}{{ref\|5}}{{ref\|6}}	+	Though the toon was intended as a minor "tiptoeing back into things", with its release not publicized by the Brothers Chaps, it attracted strong positive fan reactions and media attention. In subsequent interviews, the brothers recall the attention as encouraging them to return to Homestar Runner.{{ref\|1}}{{ref\|5}}{{ref\|6}} Despite their enthusiasm, the brothers were quick to specify that there were no plans to return to the previous weekly schedule: "We're not expecting [the site] to be our full-time gig, we just want this to be fun."{{ref\|5}} Through 2017, ''[[Two More Eggs]]'' took priority over Homestar Runner.{{ref\|6}}
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-	Despite ~~expressing~~ enthusiasm ~~at making more toons for the site~~, ~~they~~ were quick to specify that there were no plans to return to the previous schedule: "~~We’re~~ not expecting ~~this~~ to be our full-time gig, we just want this to be fun."{{ref\|5}} Through 2017, ''[[Two More Eggs]]'' took priority over Homestar Runner.{{ref\|6}}	+

	The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; over the following decade, it became the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.		The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; over the following decade, it became the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.

-	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, ~~the~~ site ~~has been updated on occasion (~~[[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday"~~); it is typical for months~~ to ~~pass between updates, notably~~ [[Halloween]] ~~toons have been released annually since~~ 2014.	+	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the start of the modern era of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, it is typical for several months to pass between site updates; the [[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday". The closest to a regularly-scheduled update has been [[Halloween]] {{--}} from 2014 through 2024, at least one toon, short, or game was released in October to celebrate the holiday.

	== References ==		== References ==

The Knights Who Say Ni: /* 2009 */ fixing comma splice

The Knights Who Say Ni — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:51:48 GMT

2009: fixing comma splice

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	====[[H*R.com updates 2009\|2009]]====		====[[H*R.com updates 2009\|2009]]====
	[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]		[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]
-	The toon [[Punkin Show]] was released on November 10, ~~this~~ would be the final site update for 2009. A few weeks later, the birth of [[Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]]'s second child was announced in [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|a December 1 entry to the site's RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates as we head into the year's end."	+	The toon [[Punkin Show]] was released on November 10, which would be the final site update for 2009. A few weeks later, the birth of [[Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]]'s second child was announced in [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|a December 1 entry to the site's RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates as we head into the year's end."

	====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====		====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====

Bleu Ninja: /* History */ Chronological order + other tweaks

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:56:10 GMT

History: Chronological order + other tweaks

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	==The Big Hiatus (2009{{-}}2013)==		==The Big Hiatus (2009{{-}}2013)==
	===History===		===History===
		+	====[[H*R.com updates 2009\|2009]]====
	[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]		[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]
-	~~====~~[[~~H*R~~.~~com updates 2009\|2009~~]]~~====~~	+	The toon [[Punkin Show]] was released on November 10, this would be the final site update for 2009. A few weeks later, the birth of [[Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]]'s second child was announced in [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|a December 1 entry to the site's RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates as we head into the year's end."
-	~~Matt~~ and Jackie's second child was ~~born in the fall of 2009,~~ announced in ~~a December 1 entry to the site's~~ [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates~~" in the coming days.~~	+
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-	~~The toon [[Punkin Show]], which had been released a few weeks earlier on November 10, would be the final update of~~ the year.	+

	====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====		====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====
-	This hiatus ~~continued~~ into the new year. After 142 days {{--}} nearly thrice as long as any prior hiatus {{--}} the first ~~toon~~ of 2010 was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] (with [[Main Page 26\|a ~~cooresponding~~ main page]] added 11 days later).	+	This hiatus stretched well into the new year (though minor updates to the [[store]], [[FeedBurner Page\|RSS feed]], [[Main Page messages]], and [[homestarrunnerdotcom\|YouTube channel]] continued to be made). After 142 days {{--}} nearly thrice as long as any prior hiatus {{--}} the first major update of 2010 was the [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a corresponding main page]] added 11 days later.

-	The site was bereft of major updates for 246 days, until the release of two toons in December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed on the 22nd by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] (a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon {{--}} 2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).	+	The site was then bereft of major updates for 246 days, until the release of two toons in December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed on the 22nd by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] (a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon {{--}} 2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).

-	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.	+	Outside of [[homestarrunner.com]], [[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.

	====2011{{-}}13====		====2011{{-}}13====
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	Offline, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].		Offline, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].

-	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email ~~206~~]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=~~Someday, when you~~ least expect it~~...~~}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.	+	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|a new Strong Bad Email]] would come when fans "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=least expect it}}." He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.

	=== Reasons for the hiatus ===		=== Reasons for the hiatus ===

Bleu Ninja: Simplify some of the history in favor of Homestar Runner (body of work)#History. Change final section from wall of quotes to prose.

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:48:57 GMT

Simplify some of the history in favor of Homestar Runner (body of work)#History. Change final section from wall of quotes to prose.

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Bleu Ninja: Switch years in headers to parentheticals

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:56:40 GMT

Switch years in headers to parentheticals

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	By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly; between 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from this self-imposed weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which updates have become infrequent and largely irregular.		By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly; between 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from this self-imposed weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which updates have become infrequent and largely irregular.

-	==Minor Hiatuses==	+	==Minor Hiatuses (2005{{-}}2009)==
	Earlier hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.		Earlier hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.

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-	==~~2009 - 2013:~~ The Big Hiatus==	+	==The Big Hiatus (2009{{-}}2013)==
	[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]		[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]
	===[[H*R.com updates 2009\|2009]]===		===[[H*R.com updates 2009\|2009]]===
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	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.		[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.
-	===2011-13===	+	===2011{{-}}13===
	[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]] used on [[@ronginald]]]]		[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]] used on [[@ronginald]]]]
	No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.		No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.
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	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.		In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.

-	==~~2014 - Present:~~ Transition to the New Status Quo==	+	==Transition to the New Status Quo (2014{{-}}Present)==
	[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]		[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]
	On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in over three years. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] suggesting fans might have to wait several more years before another toon; due to strong positive fan reaction to the toon, The Brothers Chaps were encouraged to return to producing occasional site updates.		On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in over three years. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] suggesting fans might have to wait several more years before another toon; due to strong positive fan reaction to the toon, The Brothers Chaps were encouraged to return to producing occasional site updates.

Bleu Ninja: Minor tweaks in order, wording, or formatting of content

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:30:19 GMT

Minor tweaks in order, wording, or formatting of content

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-	By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly~~. [[The Brothers Chaps]] have taken '''hiatuses''' large and small from this self-imposed schedule of updates to the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] body of work.~~	+	[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG\|thumb\|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]
-	~~Between~~ 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from ~~the~~ weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which ~~a new, slower pace of~~ updates ~~has~~ become ~~standard~~.	+	'''Hiatuses''' from updating [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] have been taken by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. These have ranged from brief (less than five weeks, with minor updates continuing) to extended (over three years without any updates to the site).
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		+	By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly; between 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from this self-imposed weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which updates have become infrequent and largely irregular.

	==Minor Hiatuses==		==Minor Hiatuses==
-	~~[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG\|thumb\|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]~~	+	Earlier hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.
-	~~The earlier~~ hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.	+

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	===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===		===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===
-	Updates ~~continued to be~~ scarce in the new year. The first ~~update~~ was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).	+	Updates were scarce in the new year. The first toon was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).

-	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game [[Poker Night at the Inventory]], released November 22.	+	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.
-	~~[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], used on his [[@ronginald]] account.]]~~	+
	===2011-13===		===2011-13===
		+	[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]] used on [[@ronginald]]]]
	No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.		No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.

-	~~Outside of the website~~, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].	+	Offline, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].

-	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he ~~asserted~~ that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.	+	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.

	==2014 - Present: Transition to the New Status Quo==		==2014 - Present: Transition to the New Status Quo==
	[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]		[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]
-	~~The~~ site was updated with a new toon, [[April Fool 2014]], ~~for the first time~~ in ~~over three years. The toon acknowledged~~ the ~~length between updates by making~~ the [[index page]] ~~look~~ dilapidated~~; at its conclusion~~, Strong Bad and Homestar Runner ~~imply a possible multi-year~~ wait before the ~~next update. In several later interviews~~, The Brothers Chaps ~~credit the large positive response~~ to ~~this toon as a major encouragement~~ to ~~continue~~ site updates.	+	On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in over three years. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] suggesting fans might have to wait several more years before another toon; due to strong positive fan reaction to the toon, The Brothers Chaps were encouraged to return to producing occasional site updates.

-	Matt appeared on [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014‎\|The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show on July 7]], in the first [[Interviews and Public Appearances\|interview]] with either of the Brothers Chaps in several years. Matt expressed that the Brothers had an interest in "making more stuff, hopefully on a more frequent basis" {{--}} borne out with more site activity in October with [[Fish Eye Lens]], [[Halloween Safety]], [[I Killed Pom Pom]] (the first full-length [[Halloween]] toon since 2009), and the first updates to [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] in exactly five years. Matt also mentioned plans for a [[sbemail206\|new Strong Bad Email]], a [[Post-Flash Site Update\|more accessible website redesign]], and a Homestar Runner-themed [[social media]] account, all of which eventually came to pass as well.	+	Matt appeared on [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014‎\|''The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show'' on July 7]], in the first [[Interviews and Public Appearances\|interview]] with either of the Brothers Chaps in several years. Matt expressed that the Brothers had an interest in "making more stuff, hopefully on a more frequent basis" {{--}} borne out with more site activity in October with [[Fish Eye Lens]], [[Halloween Safety]], [[I Killed Pom Pom]] (the first full-length [[Halloween]] toon since 2009), and the first updates to [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] in exactly five years. Matt also mentioned plans for a [[sbemail206\|new Strong Bad Email]], a [[Post-Flash Site Update\|more accessible website redesign]], and a Homestar Runner-themed [[social media]] account, all of which eventually came to pass as well. In a [[Rolling Stone Interview - 3 Oct 2014\|''Rolling Stone'' interview on October 3]], The Brothers Chaps specified that they were not planning to return to full-time work on the site due to the stress and deadlines of the weekly schedule. Rather, they would simply create any new toons at their own pace, every few months.

	The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; it has since become the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.		The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; it has since become the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.

-	In a [[Rolling Stone Interview - 3 Oct 2014\|Rolling Stone interview on October 3]], The Brothers Chaps specified that they were not planning to return to full-time work on the site due to the stress and deadlines of the former schedule. Rather, they would simply create any new toons at their own pace, closer to every couple of months rather than weekly.	+	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the true start of the modern pace of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, the site has been updated on occasion ([[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday"); it is typical for months to pass between updates, notably [[Halloween]] toons have been released annually since 2014.
-		+
-	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the true start of the modern pace of updates; there was new content every second month. In the years since, the site has been updated ~~slowly but semi-regularly, with new content~~ every ~~1-4 months~~; [[Halloween]] toons have been released annually since 2014.	+

	== Reasons for the hiatus ==		== Reasons for the hiatus ==

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	===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===		===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===
-	~~[[File:Matt portrait Pen Ward.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], later used on the [[@ronginald]] account.]]~~
	Updates continued to be scarce in the new year. The first update was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).		Updates continued to be scarce in the new year. The first update was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).

	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game [[Poker Night at the Inventory]], released November 22.		[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game [[Poker Night at the Inventory]], released November 22.
-		+	[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], used on his [[@ronginald]] account.]]
	===2011-13===		===2011-13===
	No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.		No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.

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	[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]		[[Image:babylady.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|The baby lady had another baby]]
-	The toon [[Punkin Show]] was released on November 10, ~~this~~ would be the final site update for 2009. A few weeks later, the birth of [[Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]]'s second child was announced in [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|a December 1 entry to the site's RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates as we head into the year's end."	+	The toon [[Punkin Show]] was released on November 10, which would be the final site update for 2009. A few weeks later, the birth of [[Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]]'s second child was announced in [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!\|a December 1 entry to the site's RSS feed]] that requested readers "please be patient with updates as we head into the year's end."

	====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====		====[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]====

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-	By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly~~. [[The Brothers Chaps]] have taken '''hiatuses''' large and small from this self-imposed schedule of updates to the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] body of work.~~	+	[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG\|thumb\|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]
-	~~Between~~ 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from ~~the~~ weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which ~~a new, slower pace of~~ updates ~~has~~ become ~~standard~~.	+	'''Hiatuses''' from updating [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] have been taken by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. These have ranged from brief (less than five weeks, with minor updates continuing) to extended (over three years without any updates to the site).
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		+	By [[H*R.com updates 2002\|2002]], [[homestarrunner.com]] had established a schedule of releasing new toons weekly; between 2005 and 2009 there were several minor hiatuses from this self-imposed weekly pace. The site underwent a major hiatus from 2010 through 2014, after which updates have become infrequent and largely irregular.

	==Minor Hiatuses==		==Minor Hiatuses==
-	~~[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG\|thumb\|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]~~	+	Earlier hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.
-	~~The earlier~~ hiatuses were relatively minor, lasting between one and two months. Despite the lack of new [[Toons\|toons]] or [[Strong Bad Email]]s, minor updates {{--}} the [[weeklies]], [[main pages]], [[Games\|games]], and [[store]] sales {{--}} would continue through these hiatuses.	+

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	===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===		===[[H*R.com updates 2010\|2010]]===
-	Updates ~~continued to be~~ scarce in the new year. The first ~~update~~ was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).	+	Updates were scarce in the new year. The first toon was [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], with [[Main Page 26\|a Xeriouxly Forxe-themed main page]] shortly thereafter. The next major updates were not until December: [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] on the 14th, shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on the 22nd {{--}} a Decemberween-themed Halloween toon (2010 had been the first year in the site's history without a major [[Halloween]] toon).

-	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game [[Poker Night at the Inventory]], released November 22.	+	[[Strong Bad]] was featured as one of the characters in the [[Telltale Games\|Telltale]] game ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]'', released November 22.
-	~~[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]], used on his [[@ronginald]] account.]]~~	+
	===2011-13===		===2011-13===
		+	[[File:ronginald-profile-photo.jpg\|thumb\|120px\|Portrait of [[Matt Chapman\|Matt]] used on [[@ronginald]]]]
	No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.		No new toons were produced for three years. The only updates to the site during this time were store offers.

-	~~Outside of the website~~, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].	+	Offline, a few character appearances were made during this time: [[Puppet Character Variations\|Puppet Strong Bad]] appeared at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011\|an Aquabats concert in January 2011]], while Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013\|W00tstock 5.0 in July 2013]].

-	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he ~~asserted~~ that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.	+	In September 2011, Matt created the Twitter account [[@ronginald]] which allowed for direct, public communication with fans. Although remarking that "[[@ronginald#112956119256805376\|lately, not a whole lot]]" had been done for Homestar Runner, he affirmed that the site would continue to be updated "[[@ronginald#18185\|forever! just sporadically and without warning]]", and hinted that [[sbemail 206\|Strong Bad Email 206]] would come "{{prs\|174295231376785409\|27\|Feb\|2012\|site=ronginald\|alt=Someday, when you least expect it...}}". He deleted this Twitter account in January 2013.

	==2014 - Present: Transition to the New Status Quo==		==2014 - Present: Transition to the New Status Quo==
	[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]		[[Image:AprilFools2014.png\|thumb\|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]
-	~~The~~ site was updated with a new toon, [[April Fool 2014]], ~~for the first time~~ in ~~over three years. The toon acknowledged~~ the ~~length between updates by making~~ the [[index page]] ~~look~~ dilapidated~~; at its conclusion~~, Strong Bad and Homestar Runner ~~imply a possible multi-year~~ wait before the ~~next update. In several later interviews~~, The Brothers Chaps ~~credit the large positive response~~ to ~~this toon as a major encouragement~~ to ~~continue~~ site updates.	+	On April 1, 2014, the site was updated with the first new toon in over three years. [[April Fool 2014]], in the manner of [[April Fools' Day\|April Fools]] of the past, replaced the [[index page]]: the page looked dilapidated, in an acknowledgement of the length between updates. The toon ended with [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] suggesting fans might have to wait several more years before another toon; due to strong positive fan reaction to the toon, The Brothers Chaps were encouraged to return to producing occasional site updates.

-	Matt appeared on [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014‎\|The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show on July 7]], in the first [[Interviews and Public Appearances\|interview]] with either of the Brothers Chaps in several years. Matt expressed that the Brothers had an interest in "making more stuff, hopefully on a more frequent basis" {{--}} borne out with more site activity in October with [[Fish Eye Lens]], [[Halloween Safety]], [[I Killed Pom Pom]] (the first full-length [[Halloween]] toon since 2009), and the first updates to [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] in exactly five years. Matt also mentioned plans for a [[sbemail206\|new Strong Bad Email]], a [[Post-Flash Site Update\|more accessible website redesign]], and a Homestar Runner-themed [[social media]] account, all of which eventually came to pass as well.	+	Matt appeared on [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014‎\|''The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show'' on July 7]], in the first [[Interviews and Public Appearances\|interview]] with either of the Brothers Chaps in several years. Matt expressed that the Brothers had an interest in "making more stuff, hopefully on a more frequent basis" {{--}} borne out with more site activity in October with [[Fish Eye Lens]], [[Halloween Safety]], [[I Killed Pom Pom]] (the first full-length [[Halloween]] toon since 2009), and the first updates to [[Quote of the Week]], [[Weekly Fanstuff]], and [[Sketchbook]] in exactly five years. Matt also mentioned plans for a [[sbemail206\|new Strong Bad Email]], a [[Post-Flash Site Update\|more accessible website redesign]], and a Homestar Runner-themed [[social media]] account, all of which eventually came to pass as well. In a [[Rolling Stone Interview - 3 Oct 2014\|''Rolling Stone'' interview on October 3]], The Brothers Chaps specified that they were not planning to return to full-time work on the site due to the stress and deadlines of the weekly schedule. Rather, they would simply create any new toons at their own pace, every few months.

	The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; it has since become the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.		The [[@StrongBadActual]] Twitter account began posting regularly on September 26, 2014; it has since become the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work.

-	In a [[Rolling Stone Interview - 3 Oct 2014\|Rolling Stone interview on October 3]], The Brothers Chaps specified that they were not planning to return to full-time work on the site due to the stress and deadlines of the former schedule. Rather, they would simply create any new toons at their own pace, closer to every couple of months rather than weekly.	+	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the true start of the modern pace of updates: there was new content every second month. In the years since, the site has been updated on occasion ([[main page]]s describe the lack of schedule as "updated every someday"); it is typical for months to pass between updates, notably [[Halloween]] toons have been released annually since 2014.
-		+
-	[[H*R.com updates 2015\|2015]] was the true start of the modern pace of updates; there was new content every second month. In the years since, the site has been updated ~~slowly but semi-regularly, with new content~~ every ~~1-4 months~~; [[Halloween]] toons have been released annually since 2014.	+

	== Reasons for the hiatus ==		== Reasons for the hiatus ==