Homestar Runner universe - Revision history

Bleu Ninja: /* As a term */ transcribe image + contextualize "auto hole formatting"

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:24:04 GMT

As a term: transcribe image + contextualize "auto hole formatting"

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	*[[Marzipan]] is known as the only girl in the main universe, which is explored in depth on the DVD feature [[Why Come Only One Girl?]].		*[[Marzipan]] is known as the only girl in the main universe, which is explored in depth on the DVD feature [[Why Come Only One Girl?]].
	*A summary for the [[Podstar Runner 2006#haircut\|Podstar Runner release]] of [[haircut]] notes that there is "Very little hair on the scalps of the Homestar Runner universe."		*A summary for the [[Podstar Runner 2006#haircut\|Podstar Runner release]] of [[haircut]] notes that there is "Very little hair on the scalps of the Homestar Runner universe."
-	*The ~~phrase was featured in the~~ [[Sketchbook 2007#SK-2007-03-08\|~~Sketchbook]] on~~ March 8, 2007 (~~see image above~~).	+	*The [[Sketchbook]] entry for [[Sketchbook 2007#SK-2007-03-08\|March 8, 2007]] featured "the newest character in the ever-expanding homestar runner universe" (a description that the caption indicates [[Blatant Lies\|is "entirely untrue"]]).
-	*In the DVD commentary for [[retirement]], ~~while talking about~~ the ~~auto~~ hole ~~formatting~~, ~~Strong Bad remarks~~ that "there's a lot of autoformatting that goes on in my universe."	+	*In [[retirement#Commentary Transcript\|the DVD commentary]] for [[retirement]], Strong Bad notes that the text on the [[Compy 386\|Compy's]] screen automatically is formatted to avoid the large hole in the center of it, remarking that "there's a lot of autoformatting that goes on [[Fourth Wall Breaks\|in my universe]]."

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

Bleu Ninja: /* Variations */ Add quote

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:20:37 GMT

Variations: Add quote

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	===Variations===		===Variations===
	[[File:Doppelgangers.png\|thumb\|The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[alternate universe]] features Strong Bad using a portal to encounter numerous versions of himself.]]		[[File:Doppelgangers.png\|thumb\|The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[alternate universe]] features Strong Bad using a portal to encounter numerous versions of himself.]]
		+	''From [[Cold Hard Flash Interview - 1 Dec 2005\|the 2005 interview]] "Homestar's Show Runners":''
		+	<blockquote>'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' We've always thought all along that there were these different Homestar universes. Like there's an old 1930s version of the cartoon, and there's the Stinkoman Japanese version of it. We chose the ''Pee-wee's Playhouse''-style variety show to mess with [for the puppet shorts].</blockquote>

	A recurring element of Homestar Runner is reimagining the entire cartoon {{--}} characters, locations, and even specific stories {{--}} in a different animation or storytelling style. These character variations may have different names, behave differently or have different relationships, or otherwise vary greatly from their mainline depiction. Many such variations [[:Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs\|spun off from]] [[Strong Bad Email]]s, though others are wholly original.		A recurring element of Homestar Runner is reimagining the entire cartoon {{--}} characters, locations, and even specific stories {{--}} in a different animation or storytelling style. These character variations may have different names, behave differently or have different relationships, or otherwise vary greatly from their mainline depiction. Many such variations [[:Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs\|spun off from]] [[Strong Bad Email]]s, though others are wholly original.

Bleu Ninja: Rework Sub-universes section, cutting examples with only one or two instances. Tried to lose the "pondering how to explain all this logically" tone in favor of out-of-universe wording.

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 24 May 2024 00:24:41 GMT

Rework Sub-universes section, cutting examples with only one or two instances. Tried to lose the "pondering how to explain all this logically" tone in favor of out-of-universe wording.

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Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: cleaning up and expanding a bit

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:45:02 GMT

cleaning up and expanding a bit

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	[[Image:Sketchbook 3-8-07.PNG\|thumb\|Entirely untrue. For reals.]]		[[Image:Sketchbook 3-8-07.PNG\|thumb\|Entirely untrue. For reals.]]
-	The '''Homestar Runner universe''' is the [[Wikipedia:Fictional universe\|fictional realm]] in which the characters of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] body of work live and breathe, as created chiefly by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Within the main universe are [[Homestar Runner]], [[Strong Bad]], and the other main characters living in [[Free Country, USA]]. Their universe is much like our own; for example, they live in houses, eat food, go to work, watch TV, use the Internet, play sports, celebrate [[holidays]], and do other normal things. At the same time, there are certain elements of the universe that show that they are in a cartoon; for example, through ~~[[Wikipedia:cartoon physics~~\|cartoon physics]], [[Homsar]] can survive being crushed by a [[Heavy Lourde\|giant weight]], and sometimes [[Duplicate Characters\|more than one of the same character]] are on the screen at the same time.	+	The '''Homestar Runner universe''' is the [[Wikipedia:Fictional universe\|fictional realm]] in which the characters of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] body of work live and breathe, as created chiefly by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Within the main universe are [[Homestar Runner]], [[Strong Bad]], and the other main characters living in [[Free Country, USA]]. Their universe is much like our own; for example, they live in houses, eat food, go to work, watch TV, use the Internet, play sports, celebrate [[holidays]], and do other normal things. At the same time, there are certain elements of the universe that show that they are in a cartoon; for example, through {{wp\|cartoon physics}}, [[Homsar]] can survive being crushed by a [[Heavy Lourde\|giant weight]], objects can appear from [[Hammerspace]], characters can [[Fourth Wall Breaks\|break the fourth wall]], and sometimes [[Duplicate Characters\|more than one of the same character]] are on the screen at the same time. In a body of work as large as The Brothers Chaps have created, complete continuity throughout every cartoon is almost impossible to maintain, leading to various [[Inconsistencies within the Homestar Runner universe\|inconsistencies]].

	==Sub-universes==		==Sub-universes==
	Several fictional universes also exist within the framework of the main universe. Each of the sub-universes is produced by one or more of the characters (sometimes unseen) within the context of the main universe.		Several fictional universes also exist within the framework of the main universe. Each of the sub-universes is produced by one or more of the characters (sometimes unseen) within the context of the main universe.
-	*[[Cheap as Free]] Comics ~~—~~ Originally imagined by Strong Bad. [[Strong Badman]] and [[Strong Badman Characters#Stiny\|Stiny]] get coffee and make death rays.	+	*[[Cheap as Free]] Comics {{--}} Originally imagined by Strong Bad. [[Strong Badman]] and [[Strong Badman Characters#Stiny\|Stiny]] get coffee and make death rays.
-	*[[Cheat Commandos]] ~~—~~ Animated series and toy line featuring characters that resemble [[The Cheat]]. The Cheat and [[Crack Stuntman]] are voice actors in the main universe who do the voices of [[Firebert]] and [[Gunhaver]]. [[A. Chimendez]] writes most or all of the episodes, and main characters play with the toys available from the series.	+	*[[Cheat Commandos]] {{--}} Animated series and toy line featuring characters that resemble [[The Cheat]]. The Cheat and [[Crack Stuntman]] are voice actors in the main universe who do the voices of [[Firebert]] and [[Gunhaver]]. [[A. Chimendez]] writes most or all of the episodes, and main characters play with the toys available from the series.
-	*[[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] ~~— Film~~ series produced by Strong Bad. Dangeresque, a wisecracking action hero, fights both "the law, and also the crime (but not as much)" with the help of Renaldo.	+	*[[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]] {{--}} A film series produced by Strong Bad. [[Dangeresque (character)\|Dangeresque]], a wisecracking action hero, fights both "the law, and also the crime (but not as much)" with the help of [[Renaldo]].
-	*[[Folk Tale World]] ~~—~~ The product of [[Strong Sad]]'s imagination. The setting of [[A Folky Tale\|The Folky Tale of Saddy Dumpington]].	+	*[[Folk Tale World]] {{--}} The product of [[Strong Sad]]'s imagination. The setting of [[A Folky Tale\|The Folky Tale]] of [[Saddy Dumpington]].
-	*[[The Li'l Brudder Show]] ~~—~~ A television program based on a drawing by Strong Bad. Li'l Brudder, a one-legged dog, tries to make it on his own.	+	*[[The Li'l Brudder Show]] {{--}} A television program based on a drawing by Strong Bad. [[Li'l Brudder]], a one-legged dog, tries to make it on his own.
-	*[[Peasantry]] ~~—~~ The primary setting of the [[Videlectrix]] games [[TROGDOR!]] and [[~~Peasant's Quest]].~~	+	*[[Peasantry]] {{--}} The primary setting of the [[Videlectrix]] games [[TROGDOR!]] (and its [[Trogdor!! The Board Game\|board game equivalent]]) and [[Peasant's Quest]].
-	*[[Powered by The ~~Cheat]] — The Cheat's poorly animated version of the main universe in which everything always works out well for him. He apparently does the voices for his toons somehow.~~	+	*[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] {{--}} Originally imagined by Strong Bad, upon being asked to make a [[crazy cartoon]].
-	*[[Storybook World]] — An alternate version of the main universe depicting the characters in the [[Storybook Character Variations\|~~style]] of the [[Original Book]] written by [[Mike Chapman~~]] and [[~~Craig Zobel]]. Strong Bad often tells stories in this world in his attempts at [[History according to Strong Bad\|historical revisionism~~]].	+	*[[Teen Girl Squad]] {{--}} A comic drawn by Strong Bad. Four girls between the ages of 13 and 19 try to meet boys and look so good, often leading to their violent deaths.
-	*[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] ~~—~~ Originally imagined by Strong Bad, upon being asked to make a [[crazy cartoon]].	+	*[[Thy Dungeonman]] {{--}} A series of Videlectrix [[Wikipedia:Interactive fiction\|text adventures]] about the medieval adventures of [[Thy Dungeonman (character)\|Thy Dungeonman]].
-	*[[Teen Girl Squad]] ~~— Drawn~~ by Strong Bad. Four girls between the ages of 13 and 19 try to meet boys and look so good.	+
-	*[[Thy Dungeonman]] ~~— Another Videlectrix game.~~ A series of [[Wikipedia:Interactive fiction\|text adventures]] about the adventures of [[Thy Dungeonman (character)\|Thy Dungeonman]].	+

-	==Universe variations==	+	===Universe variations===
-	Variations of the main Homestar Runner universe feature the main characters in altered versions of themselves. ~~The email [[alternate universe]] blurred the lines between the main universe, the sub-universes, and the universe variations, featuring them as existing all at once.~~	+	Variations of the main Homestar Runner universe feature the main characters in altered versions of themselves. It is strongly implied that the [[Old-Timey]] and [[20X6]] variations exist as the past and future histories within the continuity of the main universe. The [[Teenage Character Variations\|high school]], [[Middle School Character Variations\|middle school]], and [[Free Petry Dish, USA Character Variations\|microscopic]] variations may be an extension of this, depending on how reliable Strong Bad's so-called doodle memory is. However, the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[alternate universe]] blurs the lines between the main universe, the sub-universes, and the universe variations, featuring them as existing all at once.
-	*It is strongly implied that the [[Old-Timey]] and [[20X6]] exist as the past and future histories within the continuity of the main universe. The ~~middle- and~~ high-school and microscopic variations may be an extension of this, depending on how reliable Strong Bad's so-called doodle memory is.	+
-	*The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Stuff\|puppet versions]] of themselves.	+
-	*The entire body of work began with the ~~characters in~~ [[~~Storybook World\|book form~~]].	+
-	*The [[~~Xeriouxly Forxe~~]] ~~toon presents "darker~~ and ~~edgier" versions of all~~ the ~~main characters.~~	+
-	*Several other [[Minor Character Variations]] have also been created over time.	+

-	~~==Inconsistencies within~~ the ~~universe==~~	+	*[[Old-Timey]] {{--}} Cartoons in the style of 1930s black-and-white animation.
-	In a body of work ~~as large as The Brothers Chaps have created, complete continuity throughout every cartoon is almost impossible~~ to ~~maintain~~.	+	*[[20X6]] {{--}} The Homestar Runner universe as a stereotypical [[anime]], featuring futuristic technology and [[challenge]]s.
-	:''~~See~~ main ~~article:~~ [[~~Inconsistencies within the~~ Homestar Runner ~~universe~~]]''	+	*[[Puppet Stuff]] {{--}} The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Character Variations\|puppet versions]] of themselves.
		+	*[[Storybook World]] {{--}} The entire body of work began with the characters in book form. This alternate version of the main universe depicts the characters in the [[Storybook Character Variations\|style]] of the [[Original Book]] written by [[Mike Chapman]] and [[Craig Zobel]]. Strong Bad often tells stories in this world in his attempts at [[History according to Strong Bad\|historical revisionism]].
		+	*[[Powered by The Cheat]] {{--}} The Cheat's poorly animated version of the main universe in which everything always works out well for him. He apparently does the voices for his toons.
		+	*[[The Homestar Runner Mysfit-steries]] {{--}} A [[Hanna-Barbera]]-esque cartoon representing Strong Bad's memories of [[high school]].
		+	*[[Xeriouxly Forxe]] {{--}} The eponymous toon presents [[Xeriouxly Forxe Character Variations\|"darker and edgier"]] versions of all the main characters.
		+	*[[Yonder Website]] {{--}} A parody of children's programming, featuring [[Yonder Website Character Variations\|simplistic character designs]] and soothing narration from Strong Bad.
		+	*Several other [[minor character variations]] have also been created over time.

	==As a term==		==As a term==
	The phrase "Homestar Runner universe" has been used several times within the body of work itself.		The phrase "Homestar Runner universe" has been used several times within the body of work itself.
	*[[Marzipan]] is known as the only girl in the main universe, which is explored in depth on the DVD feature [[Why Come Only One Girl?]].		*[[Marzipan]] is known as the only girl in the main universe, which is explored in depth on the DVD feature [[Why Come Only One Girl?]].
-	*A summary for the [[Podstar Runner#haircut\|Podstar Runner release]] of [[haircut]] notes that there is "Very little hair on the scalps of the Homestar Runner universe."	+	*A summary for the [[Podstar Runner 2006#haircut\|Podstar Runner release]] of [[haircut]] notes that there is "Very little hair on the scalps of the Homestar Runner universe."
-	*The phrase was featured in the [[Sketchbook 2007#SK-2007-03-08\|~~sketchbook~~]] (see image above).	+	*The phrase was featured in the [[Sketchbook 2007#SK-2007-03-08\|Sketchbook]] on March 8, 2007 (see image above).
	*In the DVD commentary for [[retirement]], while talking about the auto hole formatting, Strong Bad remarks that "there's a lot of autoformatting that goes on in my universe."		*In the DVD commentary for [[retirement]], while talking about the auto hole formatting, Strong Bad remarks that "there's a lot of autoformatting that goes on in my universe."

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	*[[Homestar Runner (body of work)]]		*[[Homestar Runner (body of work)]]
	*[[Free Country, USA]]		*[[Free Country, USA]]
-		+	*[[Inconsistencies within the Homestar Runner universe]]
-	~~{{stub}}~~	+

	[[Category:Places]]		[[Category:Places]]
	[[Category:Research]]		[[Category:Research]]

Stux: /* Universe variations */ link to Minor Character Variations page

Stux — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:13:45 GMT

Universe variations: link to Minor Character Variations page

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	*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].		*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].
	*The [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] toon presents "darker and edgier" versions of all the main characters.		*The [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] toon presents "darker and edgier" versions of all the main characters.
		+	*Several other [[Minor Character Variations]] have also been created over time.

	==Inconsistencies within the universe==		==Inconsistencies within the universe==

Stux: /* Universe variations */ so, I guess this should go here? Could it use better wording? You decide...

Stux — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:09:20 GMT

Universe variations: so, I guess this should go here? Could it use better wording? You decide...

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	*The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Stuff\|puppet versions]] of themselves.		*The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Stuff\|puppet versions]] of themselves.
	*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].		*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].
		+	*The [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] toon presents "darker and edgier" versions of all the main characters.

	==Inconsistencies within the universe==		==Inconsistencies within the universe==

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: /* Sub-universes */

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:30:16 GMT

Sub-universes

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	*[[Peasantry]] — The primary setting of the [[Videlectrix]] games [[TROGDOR!]] and [[Peasant's Quest]].		*[[Peasantry]] — The primary setting of the [[Videlectrix]] games [[TROGDOR!]] and [[Peasant's Quest]].
	*[[Powered by The Cheat]] — The Cheat's poorly animated version of the main universe in which everything always works out well for him. He apparently does the voices for his toons somehow.		*[[Powered by The Cheat]] — The Cheat's poorly animated version of the main universe in which everything always works out well for him. He apparently does the voices for his toons somehow.
-	*[[Storybook World]] — An alternate version of the main universe depicting the characters in the style of the [[Original Book]] written by [[Mike Chapman]] and [[Craig Zobel]]. Strong Bad often tells stories in this world in his attempts at [[History according to Strong Bad\|historical revisionism]].	+	*[[Storybook World]] — An alternate version of the main universe depicting the characters in the [[Storybook Character Variations\|style]] of the [[Original Book]] written by [[Mike Chapman]] and [[Craig Zobel]]. Strong Bad often tells stories in this world in his attempts at [[History according to Strong Bad\|historical revisionism]].
	*[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] — Originally imagined by Strong Bad, upon being asked to make a [[crazy cartoon]].		*[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] — Originally imagined by Strong Bad, upon being asked to make a [[crazy cartoon]].
	*[[Teen Girl Squad]] — Drawn by Strong Bad. Four girls between the ages of 13 and 19 try to meet boys and look so good.		*[[Teen Girl Squad]] — Drawn by Strong Bad. Four girls between the ages of 13 and 19 try to meet boys and look so good.

Defender1031: rv, no, no that's wrong.

Defender1031 — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:45:44 GMT

rv, no, no that's wrong.

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	==See also==		==See also==
-	*[[~~Home star~~ Runner (body of work)]]	+	*[[Homestar Runner (body of work)]]
	*[[Free Country, USA]]		*[[Free Country, USA]]

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24.149.87.153 — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:40:42 GMT

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	==See also==		==See also==
-	*[[~~Homestar~~ Runner (body of work)]]	+	*[[Home star Runner (body of work)]]
	*[[Free Country, USA]]		*[[Free Country, USA]]

Mtp1997: "puppet" is a bit more specific

Mtp1997 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:55:25 GMT

"puppet" is a bit more specific

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	Variations of the main Homestar Runner universe feature the main characters in altered versions of themselves. The email [[alternate universe]] blurred the lines between the main universe, the sub-universes, and the universe variations, featuring them as existing all at once.		Variations of the main Homestar Runner universe feature the main characters in altered versions of themselves. The email [[alternate universe]] blurred the lines between the main universe, the sub-universes, and the universe variations, featuring them as existing all at once.
	*It is strongly implied that the [[Old-Timey]] and [[20X6]] exist as the past and future histories within the continuity of the main universe. The middle- and high-school and microscopic variations may be an extension of this, depending on how reliable Strong Bad's so-called doodle memory is.		*It is strongly implied that the [[Old-Timey]] and [[20X6]] exist as the past and future histories within the continuity of the main universe. The middle- and high-school and microscopic variations may be an extension of this, depending on how reliable Strong Bad's so-called doodle memory is.
-	*The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Stuff\|~~real-life~~ versions]] of themselves.	+	*The main characters are occasionally featured as [[Puppet Stuff\|puppet versions]] of themselves.
	*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].		*The entire body of work began with the characters in [[Storybook World\|book form]].