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[[Image:pomfamily.png|thumb|Meet the Parents]] | [[Image:pomfamily.png|thumb|Meet the Parents]] | ||
Although most of the [[characters]]' '''parents''' are [[Unseen Characters|never seen]], they are sometimes mentioned. | Although most of the [[characters]]' '''parents''' are [[Unseen Characters|never seen]], they are sometimes mentioned. | ||
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| + | At the [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006|Flashforward 2006 Seattle]] public appearance, The Brothers Chaps revealed that emails they receive asking about the characters' parents are one of the [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Pre-animation Process - 4:05 p.m.|groups of emails]] that are virtually certain ''not'' to be answered. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| - | *[[Old Characters Page]] — [[The King of Town]]'s bio states that he is [[Marzipan]]'s father. However, it is the only such reference on the site, and | + | *[[Old Characters Page]] — [[The King of Town]]'s bio states that he is [[Marzipan]]'s father. However, it is the only such reference on the site, and The Brothers Chaps have since reported in interviews (such as the [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|Club Aquatica interview]]) that this was an idea they had early in the site's development but have since abandoned. |
*[[Pom Pom, Too]] — [[Pom Pom]]'s [[General and Fraulein Pom Pom|parents]] are seen in a photo. | *[[Pom Pom, Too]] — [[Pom Pom]]'s [[General and Fraulein Pom Pom|parents]] are seen in a photo. | ||
| - | *[[Secret Pages#Other Animations|Homestar's Yearbook]] — Homestar says " | + | *[[Secret Pages#Other Animations|Homestar's Yearbook]] — [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] says, "Sign my yearbook! But don't use any [[swears]], because... my mom reads it." |
*[[Homestarloween Party]] — [[Strong Bad]] admits that his mom helped him with his [[Homestarloween Party Costumes|costume]]. | *[[Homestarloween Party]] — [[Strong Bad]] admits that his mom helped him with his [[Homestarloween Party Costumes|costume]]. | ||
| - | *[[Theme Song Video]] — One of the lyrics to the song is " | + | *[[Theme Song Video]] — One of the lyrics to the song is "Homestar Runner, mom and dad". |
*[[The Secrets That I Keep]] — The birthday card Strong Bad gave [[Strong Sad]] has "mom says I have to make you this kard [''sic'']" written in it. | *[[The Secrets That I Keep]] — The birthday card Strong Bad gave [[Strong Sad]] has "mom says I have to make you this kard [''sic'']" written in it. | ||
| - | *Email [[interview]] — While demonstrating what an interview with [[Homsar]] would be like, [[Strong Bad]] as a Homsar puppet says "I was raised by a cup of [[coffee]]!" | + | *Email [[interview]] — While demonstrating what an interview with [[Homsar]] would be like, [[Strong Bad]] as a Homsar puppet says "I was raised by a cup of [[coffee]]!" (see [[Homsar#Speech|here]] for details). |
*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]] — [[Cheerleader]] has "cool parents!" | *[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 4]] — [[Cheerleader]] has "cool parents!" | ||
*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 5]] — [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Olda Boys|Olda boy 2]] says "I miss my mom!" | *[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 5]] — [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Olda Boys|Olda boy 2]] says "I miss my mom!" | ||
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*[[Weclome Back]]— Strong Bad says, "What am I, your dad?" | *[[Weclome Back]]— Strong Bad says, "What am I, your dad?" | ||
*[[Fan Costumes '06]] — Strong Bad thinks one of the costumes looks like The Cheat's hot mom. | *[[Fan Costumes '06]] — Strong Bad thinks one of the costumes looks like The Cheat's hot mom. | ||
| - | *[[Let us give TANKS!]] — [[Reynold]] says that he is going to his parents' house for Thanksgiving. | + | *[[Let us give TANKS!]] — [[Reynold]] says that he is going to his [[Reynold's Parents' House|parents' house]] for Thanksgiving. |
*Email [[the chair]] — After ripping his face off, Strong Bad holds up an alleged picture of his parents, although it is obscured by the new high-backed chair. | *Email [[the chair]] — After ripping his face off, Strong Bad holds up an alleged picture of his parents, although it is obscured by the new high-backed chair. | ||
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*Email [[Family Resemblence]] — Strong Bad tries to envision Pom Pom's family "resembling" him (at least, to the same extent that Strong Bad's brothers resemble himself). | *Email [[Family Resemblence]] — Strong Bad tries to envision Pom Pom's family "resembling" him (at least, to the same extent that Strong Bad's brothers resemble himself). | ||
*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]] — [[So and So]]'s [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Mrs. So-and-so-erson|stepmom]] tells the girls to "Shut your yaps!" Afterwards, she pours ranch dressing on [[The Ugly One]]. | *[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]] — [[So and So]]'s [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Mrs. So-and-so-erson|stepmom]] tells the girls to "Shut your yaps!" Afterwards, she pours ranch dressing on [[The Ugly One]]. | ||
| - | *[[alternate universe]] — [[Senor Cardgage]] wants to adopt Strong Bad, but Strong Bad disappears before he can do so. | + | *Email [[alternate universe]] — [[Senor Cardgage]] wants to adopt Strong Bad, but Strong Bad disappears before he can do so. |
| - | *[[secret recipies]] — Strong Bad and Homestar reference several (possibly and/or definitely made-up) relatives: Strong Bad's "Great Uncle Pawdabber", his "Crazy Aunt Eulatherm", his mystifying "Poopaw", and Homestar's (definitely non-existent) "Stupid Uncle [[Egg]]". | + | *Email [[secret recipies]] — Strong Bad and Homestar reference several (possibly and/or definitely made-up) relatives: Strong Bad's "Great Uncle Pawdabber", his "Crazy Aunt Eulatherm", his mystifying "Poopaw", and Homestar's (definitely non-existent) "Stupid Uncle [[Egg]]". |
*Email [[looking old]] — Upon getting a "lace-lift", Strong Bad is mistaken for his great-grandmother by Strong Sad. | *Email [[looking old]] — Upon getting a "lace-lift", Strong Bad is mistaken for his great-grandmother by Strong Sad. | ||
*Email [[more armies]] — The [[On Point King]]'s brochure mentions The Cheat's sister as one of their clients. | *Email [[more armies]] — The [[On Point King]]'s brochure mentions The Cheat's sister as one of their clients. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 26 May 2007
Although most of the characters' parents are never seen, they are sometimes mentioned.
At the Flashforward 2006 Seattle public appearance, The Brothers Chaps revealed that emails they receive asking about the characters' parents are one of the groups of emails that are virtually certain not to be answered.
Appearances
- Old Characters Page — The King of Town's bio states that he is Marzipan's father. However, it is the only such reference on the site, and The Brothers Chaps have since reported in interviews (such as the Club Aquatica interview) that this was an idea they had early in the site's development but have since abandoned.
- Pom Pom, Too — Pom Pom's parents are seen in a photo.
- Homestar's Yearbook — Homestar says, "Sign my yearbook! But don't use any swears, because... my mom reads it."
- Homestarloween Party — Strong Bad admits that his mom helped him with his costume.
- Theme Song Video — One of the lyrics to the song is "Homestar Runner, mom and dad".
- The Secrets That I Keep — The birthday card Strong Bad gave Strong Sad has "mom says I have to make you this kard [sic]" written in it.
- Email interview — While demonstrating what an interview with Homsar would be like, Strong Bad as a Homsar puppet says "I was raised by a cup of coffee!" (see here for details).
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 4 — Cheerleader has "cool parents!"
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 5 — Olda boy 2 says "I miss my mom!"
- Email army — Homestar tells Mrs. Bennedetto that her son, Frank, died in battle.
- Email cheatday — The Cheat reads one email asking what The Brothers Strong's parents looked like, but he responds by threatening to gnaw the email sender's face off (which apparently is his response to every email).
- Email pom pom — Strong Bad writes a letter to Pom Pom's parents, addressing them as "General and Fraulein Pom Pom".
- The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005 — Joe from Pomona, California asks Strong Bad why we never get to see his parents. The question angers Strong Bad. Strong Bad later warns the host Kevin Pereira to never talk about his mom.
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 10 — The Ugly One's father, Manolios Ugly One, is seen.
- Email the facts — Strong Bad tells Strong Mad to be quiet because Mom said baby Strong Sad is sleeping.
- Homestar Presents: Presents — Coach Z pretends to be talking to his parents on a disconnected phone.
- The Li'l Brudder Show — Li'l Brudder's parents are shown to be a unicycle and a dog.
- Halloween Potion-ma-jig — Coach Z thinks Strong Bad is dressed up as his hot mom.
- Weclome Back— Strong Bad says, "What am I, your dad?"
- Fan Costumes '06 — Strong Bad thinks one of the costumes looks like The Cheat's hot mom.
- Let us give TANKS! — Reynold says that he is going to his parents' house for Thanksgiving.
- Email the chair — After ripping his face off, Strong Bad holds up an alleged picture of his parents, although it is obscured by the new high-backed chair.
Other Relatives
- Decemberween Teen Girl Squad — What's Her Face "wants a new stepdad!"
- Email Family Resemblence — Strong Bad tries to envision Pom Pom's family "resembling" him (at least, to the same extent that Strong Bad's brothers resemble himself).
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 8 — So and So's stepmom tells the girls to "Shut your yaps!" Afterwards, she pours ranch dressing on The Ugly One.
- Email alternate universe — Senor Cardgage wants to adopt Strong Bad, but Strong Bad disappears before he can do so.
- Email secret recipies — Strong Bad and Homestar reference several (possibly and/or definitely made-up) relatives: Strong Bad's "Great Uncle Pawdabber", his "Crazy Aunt Eulatherm", his mystifying "Poopaw", and Homestar's (definitely non-existent) "Stupid Uncle Egg".
- Email looking old — Upon getting a "lace-lift", Strong Bad is mistaken for his great-grandmother by Strong Sad.
- Email more armies — The On Point King's brochure mentions The Cheat's sister as one of their clients.
