long pants - Revision history

DorianGray: Not an effect exclusive to this email

DorianGray — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:47:42 GMT

Not an effect exclusive to this email

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	*The neon green flame that occurs when The Cheat burns Homestar's discarded shorts would indicate that they may contain large traces of [[Wikipedia:Barium\|barium]], which, among other things, is used heavily in fluorescent lighting, especially fireworks. This might be the explanation as to why Homestar's shorts have a glow to them (that, or the "light globes").		*The neon green flame that occurs when The Cheat burns Homestar's discarded shorts would indicate that they may contain large traces of [[Wikipedia:Barium\|barium]], which, among other things, is used heavily in fluorescent lighting, especially fireworks. This might be the explanation as to why Homestar's shorts have a glow to them (that, or the "light globes").
	*"HD" stands for [[Wikipedia:High-definition video\|high definition]], which generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard definition.		*"HD" stands for [[Wikipedia:High-definition video\|high definition]], which generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard definition.
-	~~Every Time You Click On Strong Bad's Monitor Or Screen, A Bubble Appears Then Disappears.~~

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

68.99.170.143: /* Explanations */

68.99.170.143 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:56:15 GMT

Explanations

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	*The neon green flame that occurs when The Cheat burns Homestar's discarded shorts would indicate that they may contain large traces of [[Wikipedia:Barium\|barium]], which, among other things, is used heavily in fluorescent lighting, especially fireworks. This might be the explanation as to why Homestar's shorts have a glow to them (that, or the "light globes").		*The neon green flame that occurs when The Cheat burns Homestar's discarded shorts would indicate that they may contain large traces of [[Wikipedia:Barium\|barium]], which, among other things, is used heavily in fluorescent lighting, especially fireworks. This might be the explanation as to why Homestar's shorts have a glow to them (that, or the "light globes").
	*"HD" stands for [[Wikipedia:High-definition video\|high definition]], which generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard definition.		*"HD" stands for [[Wikipedia:High-definition video\|high definition]], which generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard definition.
		+	Every Time You Click On Strong Bad's Monitor Or Screen, A Bubble Appears Then Disappears.

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

174.197.128.97 at 15:27, 20 August 2024

174.197.128.97 — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:27:05 GMT

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	Clancy</blockquote>		Clancy</blockquote>

-	''{Strong Bad skips everything after "Anyway" and before "I don't care" and, instead, says "~~Blabbity~~ blah, blah blebbity bloo". He also pronounces "Tootles" as "Toot-less" and "Clancy" as "Clanky".}''	+	''{Strong Bad skips everything after "Anyway" and before "I don't care" and, instead, says "Habbity blah, blah blebbity bloo". He also pronounces "Tootles" as "Toot-less" and "Clancy" as "Clanky".}''

	'''STRONG BAD:''' Aw, ''{begins typing}'' Too long, Clanky, too looong! Good thing you didn't indent, man, or this never woulda made it past my 2nd paragraph filter: ''{types 'run "Edga Jr."'}'' Edga Jr.		'''STRONG BAD:''' Aw, ''{begins typing}'' Too long, Clanky, too looong! Good thing you didn't indent, man, or this never woulda made it past my 2nd paragraph filter: ''{types 'run "Edga Jr."'}'' Edga Jr.

The Knights Who Say Ni: I get what you were trying to do, but italics adjacent to the stage direction is a lot less clear.

The Knights Who Say Ni — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:03:48 GMT

I get what you were trying to do, but italics adjacent to the stage direction is a lot less clear.

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oight! Ah! That's it! We need to get you some serious clown care, man!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Oight! Ah! That's it! We need to get you some serious clown care, man!

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' But I was told long pants! Long pants! They said long pants! Always long pants! ''{leans toward Strong Bad, and the camera zooms in on the two}'' Long, my pants! ''{zoom in on the two again}'' ''Gleaming pants!'' ''{zoom in on the two yet again, this time with a red background}'' ''Glorious pants!!''	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' But I was told long pants! Long pants! They said long pants! Always long pants! ''{leans toward Strong Bad, and the camera zooms in on the two}'' Long, my pants! ''{zoom in on the two again}'' Gleaming pants! ''{zoom in on the two yet again, this time with a red background}'' Glorious pants!!

	''{Homestar runs away, leaving the Daisy Dukes behind. They fall and hook around Strong Bad's foot.}''		''{Homestar runs away, leaving the Daisy Dukes behind. They fall and hook around Strong Bad's foot.}''
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	:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{crying}'' Loooonnng paaaannnts!		:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{crying}'' Loooonnng paaaannnts!
	:'''MARZIPAN:''' Awww, there there, Homestar. It's not so bad. Everybody thinks I'm a broom.		:'''MARZIPAN:''' Awww, there there, Homestar. It's not so bad. Everybody thinks I'm a broom.
-	:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{Sits up suddenly, surprised and upset}'' You're not a broom?!	+	:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{Sits up suddenly, surprised and upset}'' You're not a broom!?

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

83.31.77.5: Small changes, yet again.

83.31.77.5 — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:59:22 GMT

Small changes, yet again.

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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Oight! Ah! That's it! We need to get you some serious clown care, man!		'''STRONG BAD:''' Oight! Ah! That's it! We need to get you some serious clown care, man!

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' But I was told long pants! Long pants! They said long pants! Always long pants! ''{leans toward Strong Bad, and the camera zooms in on the two}'' Long, my pants! ''{zoom in on the two again}'' Gleaming pants! ''{zoom in on the two yet again, this time with a red background}'' Glorious pants!	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' But I was told long pants! Long pants! They said long pants! Always long pants! ''{leans toward Strong Bad, and the camera zooms in on the two}'' Long, my pants! ''{zoom in on the two again}'' ''Gleaming pants!'' ''{zoom in on the two yet again, this time with a red background}'' ''Glorious pants!!''

	''{Homestar runs away, leaving the Daisy Dukes behind. They fall and hook around Strong Bad's foot.}''		''{Homestar runs away, leaving the Daisy Dukes behind. They fall and hook around Strong Bad's foot.}''

Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ internal link

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 18 May 2023 22:43:47 GMT

Real-World References: internal link

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	=== Real-World References ===		=== Real-World References ===
-	*Strong Bad throwing cue cards away during the intro song is a reference to the [[youtube:MGxjIBEZvx0\|music video]] for "{{w\|Subterranean Homesick Blues}}" by ~~{{w\|~~Bob Dylan}}.	+	*Strong Bad throwing cue cards away during the intro song is a reference to the [[youtube:MGxjIBEZvx0\|music video]] for "{{w\|Subterranean Homesick Blues}}" by [[Bob Dylan]].
	*A {{w\|light pen}} is an input device for cathode-ray tube monitors; the light-sensor technology allows a user to point to objects or draw on the screen. Note that a real light pen would be unlikely to work with the [[Lappy 486]] due to its use of an LCD display.		*A {{w\|light pen}} is an input device for cathode-ray tube monitors; the light-sensor technology allows a user to point to objects or draw on the screen. Note that a real light pen would be unlikely to work with the [[Lappy 486]] due to its use of an LCD display.
	**Strong Bad writing on the Lappy with the light pen may be a reference to an old joke about computer novices attempting to correct typing mistakes using {{w\|correction fluid}} on the monitor.		**Strong Bad writing on the Lappy with the light pen may be a reference to an old joke about computer novices attempting to correct typing mistakes using {{w\|correction fluid}} on the monitor.

Jay: Already linked in a more appropriate place

Jay — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:08:40 GMT

Already linked in a more appropriate place

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	-Grease Paint Poisoning<br>		-Grease Paint Poisoning<br>
	<br>		<br>
-	"Rodeo and ~~[[Tragic Clown Dog\|~~Tragic Clown Hot Dogs]] NOT ACCEPTED"</blockquote>	+	"Rodeo and Tragic Clown Hot Dogs NOT ACCEPTED"</blockquote>
	* Selecting "creeped" at the end of the email reveals a touching moment between Homestar and Marzipan.		* Selecting "creeped" at the end of the email reveals a touching moment between Homestar and Marzipan.
	:''{Homestar is lying in bed with light bulbs beside and on the floor beneath him.}''		:''{Homestar is lying in bed with light bulbs beside and on the floor beneath him.}''

37.19.221.165: Linked tragic clown dog

37.19.221.165 — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:04:27 GMT

Linked tragic clown dog

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	-Grease Paint Poisoning<br>		-Grease Paint Poisoning<br>
	<br>		<br>
-	"Rodeo and Tragic Clown Hot Dogs NOT ACCEPTED"</blockquote>	+	"Rodeo and [[Tragic Clown Dog\|Tragic Clown Hot Dogs]] NOT ACCEPTED"</blockquote>
	* Selecting "creeped" at the end of the email reveals a touching moment between Homestar and Marzipan.		* Selecting "creeped" at the end of the email reveals a touching moment between Homestar and Marzipan.
	:''{Homestar is lying in bed with light bulbs beside and on the floor beneath him.}''		:''{Homestar is lying in bed with light bulbs beside and on the floor beneath him.}''

68.252.5.237 at 22:42, 13 November 2022

68.252.5.237 — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:42:21 GMT

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	=== Goofs ===		=== Goofs ===
-	*When Strong Bad starts replying to the edited email, he never finishes typing the first line. ~~If you look carefully when he~~ scrolls the screen, the edit cursor is still visible, and the text that was behind Strong Bad's head reads "Now <i>there's</i> an email worth answering! Some an█".	+	*When Strong Bad starts replying to the edited email, he never finishes typing the first line. When Strong Bad scrolls the screen, the edit cursor is still visible, and the text that was behind Strong Bad's head reads "Now <i>there's</i> an email worth answering! Some an█".
-	*After he clears the screen and starts writing about the age old question, Homestar comes in. ~~You~~ can clearly ~~see the text~~ the whole time Homestar is there, but when Homestar leaves and Strong Bad turns back to the Lappy, it is gone.	+	*After Strong Bad clears the screen and starts writing about the age old question, Homestar comes in. The text can be seen clearly the whole time Homestar is there, but when Homestar leaves and Strong Bad turns back to the Lappy, it is gone.
	*The Klown Kare Easter egg (by clicking on the socket) can still be clicked in the same location on the screen when the scene moves around.		*The Klown Kare Easter egg (by clicking on the socket) can still be clicked in the same location on the screen when the scene moves around.
-	*When Homestar appears close-up to the computer, if ~~you zoom~~ in, ~~you can see that~~ the disk label is slightly garbled, like it would be in a JPEG file. This is because it actually '''is''' a JPEG being used to show both Homestar and the part of the background placed behind him, as the JPEG format does not allow for transparency.	+	*When Homestar appears close-up to the computer, if zoomed in on, the disk label is slightly garbled like it would be in a JPEG file. This is because it actually '''is''' a JPEG being used to show both Homestar and the part of the background placed behind him, as the JPEG format does not allow for transparency.
	**Additionally, the image appears to be displayed slightly above its proper location.		**Additionally, the image appears to be displayed slightly above its proper location.
	*Each time Strong Bad's hands are visible in front of the Lappy's screen, they do not have reflections in the screen.		*Each time Strong Bad's hands are visible in front of the Lappy's screen, they do not have reflections in the screen.
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	*For some reason, the Kertified Klown Kare business card Easter egg has been disabled.		*For some reason, the Kertified Klown Kare business card Easter egg has been disabled.

-	*The DVD version features ''two'' hidden commentaries. To access them, switch ~~your~~ DVD player's audio language selection while watching.	+	*The DVD version features ''two'' hidden commentaries. To access them, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

	=== Creators' Commentary Transcript ===		=== Creators' Commentary Transcript ===

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

The Cheatbot — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:30:39 GMT

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

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	''{re-reads the altered email}''		''{re-reads the altered email}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Dear Strongbad, Why wear pants? Creepy pants all the time get some. Maybe parachute, maybe clown care. Some ants toot! Clanky. ''{He begins typing.}'' Now ''there's'' an email worth answering! Some ants toot. Tee-hee! ''{He clears the screen, but the correction fluid remains.}'' So, why wear pants? An age old question. Was it not Adam West who once said, "E~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Dear Strongbad, Why wear pants? Creepy pants all the time get some. Maybe parachute, maybe clown care. Some ants toot! Clanky. ''{He begins typing.}'' Now ''there's'' an email worth answering! Some ants toot. Tee-hee! ''{He clears the screen, but the correction fluid remains.}'' So, why wear pants? An age old question. Was it not Adam West who once said, "E{{--}}

	''{The camera pans back to show Homestar wearing very short purple pants}''		''{The camera pans back to show Homestar wearing very short purple pants}''
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	'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, since you're here, let's talk about your pants. ''{crosses legs, resting one hand on his knee.}'' Or your lack thereof... Daisy Dukes aside.		'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, since you're here, let's talk about your pants. ''{crosses legs, resting one hand on his knee.}'' Or your lack thereof... Daisy Dukes aside.

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What are you talking about, Strong Bad? ''{shakes leg}'' I~~—~~I wear long pants.	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What are you talking about, Strong Bad? ''{shakes leg}'' I{{--}}I wear long pants.

	'''STRONG BAD:''' Um... no, from what I can tell, you wear ''no'' pants ''{gestures with hand}'' and have blue soles glued to the bottoms of your feet. ''{indicates Homestar's feet}''		'''STRONG BAD:''' Um... no, from what I can tell, you wear ''no'' pants ''{gestures with hand}'' and have blue soles glued to the bottoms of your feet. ''{indicates Homestar's feet}''

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{looking shocked}'' W~~—~~Well, that's simply not true. I have long pants, I wear long pants. I'm a long pants man, long pants, long pants!	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{looking shocked}'' W{{--}}Well, that's simply not true. I have long pants, I wear long pants. I'm a long pants man, long pants, long pants!

	''{Homestar starts getting upset and dances around}''		''{Homestar starts getting upset and dances around}''

-	'''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, calm down... I didn't mean to~~—~~	+	'''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, calm down... I didn't mean to{{--}}

	''{Homestar jumps high into the air and convulses on Strong Bad's desk.}''		''{Homestar jumps high into the air and convulses on Strong Bad's desk.}''
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	*Marzipan's line about people thinking she's a broom (along with Homestar's response) may be a reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 11.2]] where Homestar leaves a message calling Marzipan an "old broomstick".		*Marzipan's line about people thinking she's a broom (along with Homestar's response) may be a reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 11.2]] where Homestar leaves a message calling Marzipan an "old broomstick".
	*The noise made by Homestar's glowing pants is used often in [[Stinkoman]] cartoons.		*The noise made by Homestar's glowing pants is used often in [[Stinkoman]] cartoons.
-	*Strong Bad's "light pen" is based on his "light pen" from [[haircut]]~~—~~there, it was a black [[permanent marker]].	+	*Strong Bad's "light pen" is based on his "light pen" from [[haircut]]{{--}}there, it was a black [[permanent marker]].
	*When the pants are incinerated, [[green smoke]] is produced.		*When the pants are incinerated, [[green smoke]] is produced.
	*The Cheat incinerates the Daisy Dukes with the [[BMW Lighter]], a right he earned in the email [[privileges]].		*The Cheat incinerates the Daisy Dukes with the [[BMW Lighter]], a right he earned in the email [[privileges]].
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	'''MIKE:''' Well, too bad. So, Ryan, what is this email about? Give us the skinny.		'''MIKE:''' Well, too bad. So, Ryan, what is this email about? Give us the skinny.

-	'''RYAN:''' Somebody has pants, I think.~~—~~	+	'''RYAN:''' Somebody has pants, I think.{{--}}

	''{laughter}''		''{laughter}''

-	'''RYAN:''' ~~—~~And someone else wants them.	+	'''RYAN:''' {{--}}And someone else wants them.

	'''MIKE:''' ''{still laughing}'' Okay. I like it.		'''MIKE:''' ''{still laughing}'' Okay. I like it.
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	'''MATT:''' Mm hmm. Um, so this is also, I would like to have a long email filta killa. Uh, killa filta, rather. Um...		'''MATT:''' Mm hmm. Um, so this is also, I would like to have a long email filta killa. Uh, killa filta, rather. Um...

-	'''MIKE:''' It's true. That's a way that you can guarantee your Strong Bad email not being read, if it's over~~—~~	+	'''MIKE:''' It's true. That's a way that you can guarantee your Strong Bad email not being read, if it's over{{--}}

	'''MATT:''' If there's an indention...		'''MATT:''' If there's an indention...

-	'''MIKE:''' ~~—~~over three or four lines, I just delete 'em.	+	'''MIKE:''' {{--}}over three or four lines, I just delete 'em.

	'''MATT:''' You make that second paragraph, and good, good night, Irene.		'''MATT:''' You make that second paragraph, and good, good night, Irene.
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	''{They watch The Cheat burn the pants.}''		''{They watch The Cheat burn the pants.}''

-	'''MATT:''' Green flames... Oh yeah, I remember the week after this we tried to make the paint pen still be on the screen but just barely visible~~—~~	+	'''MATT:''' Green flames... Oh yeah, I remember the week after this we tried to make the paint pen still be on the screen but just barely visible{{--}}

	'''MIKE:''' Oh yeah.		'''MIKE:''' Oh yeah.

-	'''MATT:''' ~~—~~but it made it hard to read everything else. So we decided to ditch it, and...	+	'''MATT:''' {{--}}but it made it hard to read everything else. So we decided to ditch it, and...

	'''MIKE:''' What Matt just said is correct.		'''MIKE:''' What Matt just said is correct.
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	('''Commentary by:''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Marzipan]], [[Shark-Tooth Bubs]])		('''Commentary by:''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Marzipan]], [[Shark-Tooth Bubs]])

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hello, everybody. My name is Homestar Runner. I'm joined here in the booth by Marzipan~~—~~	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hello, everybody. My name is Homestar Runner. I'm joined here in the booth by Marzipan{{--}}

	'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, guys.		'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, guys.

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ~~—~~and Shark-Tooth Bubs.	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' {{--}}and Shark-Tooth Bubs.

	'''SHARK-TOOTH BUBS:''' ''{half singing}'' And I can say no more.		'''SHARK-TOOTH BUBS:''' ''{half singing}'' And I can say no more.
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	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Can we see it later on?		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Can we see it later on?

-	'''MARZIPAN:''' I~~—~~	+	'''MARZIPAN:''' I{{--}}

	'''SHARK-TOOTH BUBS:''' I got it on my face all the time.		'''SHARK-TOOTH BUBS:''' I got it on my face all the time.
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	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Will you sing it for us?		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Will you sing it for us?

-	'''MARZIPAN:''' Yes. ''{singing}'' The fang~~—~~the fangle jangle, he's a nice guy. The fangle jangle, he gets real high.	+	'''MARZIPAN:''' Yes. ''{singing}'' The fang{{--}}the fangle jangle, he's a nice guy. The fangle jangle, he gets real high.

	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey! You can't say that. That's interrupted.		'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey! You can't say that. That's interrupted.
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	'''MARZIPAN:''' Actually, it looks a lot like one of ''my'' skirts.		'''MARZIPAN:''' Actually, it looks a lot like one of ''my'' skirts.

-	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I just~~—~~Look, Marzipan. I don't wear your skirts anymore.	+	'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I just{{--}}Look, Marzipan. I don't wear your skirts anymore.

	'''MARZIPAN:''' I don't think that's true.		'''MARZIPAN:''' I don't think that's true.