"Man" pronounced as "m'n"
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[[Image:Deckm'n.PNG|thumb|"I am the Deckm'n! D-E-C-K-E-M-A-N!"]] | [[Image:Deckm'n.PNG|thumb|"I am the Deckm'n! D-E-C-K-E-M-A-N!"]] | ||
In the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work, '''the word "man" is often pronounced as "m'n"''', as if it were part of a surname, by shortening the sound of the vowel "a". This pronunciation is most often used by [[Homestar Runner]]. | In the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work, '''the word "man" is often pronounced as "m'n"''', as if it were part of a surname, by shortening the sound of the vowel "a". This pronunciation is most often used by [[Homestar Runner]]. | ||
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]] — [[Strong Bad]] refers to himself as "Cablem'n Jorge". | *[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]] — [[Strong Bad]] refers to himself as "Cablem'n Jorge". | ||
*[[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]] — Strong Bad calls [[The Poopsmith]] "Doodiem'n". | *[[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]] — Strong Bad calls [[The Poopsmith]] "Doodiem'n". | ||
| - | *[[Homestar and the Nice Present]] — Puppet Homestar receives a Santaman as a [[Decemberween]] gift, again pronouncing his name as "Santam'n". | + | *[[Homestar and the Nice Present]] — [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet Homestar]] receives a Santaman as a [[Decemberween]] gift, again pronouncing his name as "Santam'n". |
| - | *Email [[garage sale]] — Strong Bad pronounces Cat's name as "Catm'n". | + | *Email [[garage sale]] — Strong Bad pronounces email sender Cat's name as "Catm'n". |
*Email [[myths & legends]] — Homestar refers to the [[Bear Holding a Shark]] as a very scary "monsterm'n". | *Email [[myths & legends]] — Homestar refers to the [[Bear Holding a Shark]] as a very scary "monsterm'n". | ||
*[[Biz Cas Fri 1]] — Puppet Homestar calls Puppet Strong Bad "Rondlem'n". | *[[Biz Cas Fri 1]] — Puppet Homestar calls Puppet Strong Bad "Rondlem'n". | ||
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*Email [[coloring]] — Homestar calls [[Marzipan]] "Teacherm'n". | *Email [[coloring]] — Homestar calls [[Marzipan]] "Teacherm'n". | ||
*Email [[4 branches]] — Strong Bad advises his viewers to write a letter to their local "Homestarm'n". | *Email [[4 branches]] — Strong Bad advises his viewers to write a letter to their local "Homestarm'n". | ||
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*The voice of [[Gunhaver]] is "[[Crack Stuntman|Crack Stuntm'n]]". | *The voice of [[Gunhaver]] is "[[Crack Stuntman|Crack Stuntm'n]]". | ||
| + | *[[DNA Evidence]] — [[Coach Z]] refers to his "[[alter ego]]" as "[[Strong Badman Characters#Damp Towel Man|Dan Towelm'n]]". | ||
| + | *Email [[secret identity]] (DVD Commentary) — Homestar refers to the mailman as the "mailm'n". | ||
*[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] — Strong Bad refers to Max of the [[Sam & Max]] series as "Bunnym'n". | *[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] — Strong Bad refers to Max of the [[Sam & Max]] series as "Bunnym'n". | ||
*[[Workin' on the Game]] — One of the [[Videlectrix Guys]] accuses the other of thinking he's a "spacem'n". | *[[Workin' on the Game]] — One of the [[Videlectrix Guys]] accuses the other of thinking he's a "spacem'n". | ||
| - | *[[The Baloneyman]] — Homestar calls Bubs in his Baloney Sammich truck "Baloneym'n". | + | *[[The Baloneyman]] — Homestar calls Bubs in his [[Baloney Sammich truck]] "Baloneym'n". |
*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — Upon first talking to [[Homsar]], Strong Bad calls him "Floatym'n" (however, it is subtitled as "Floaty Man".) Later on, Homestar Runner calls Strong Bad "Nougatm'n", saying it's his "secret service call sign". | *[[Strong Badia the Free]] — Upon first talking to [[Homsar]], Strong Bad calls him "Floatym'n" (however, it is subtitled as "Floaty Man".) Later on, Homestar Runner calls Strong Bad "Nougatm'n", saying it's his "secret service call sign". | ||
*Email [[fan club]] ([[fan club#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — Strong Bad pronounces "[[Batman]]" as "Batm'n". | *Email [[fan club]] ([[fan club#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) — Strong Bad pronounces "[[Batman]]" as "Batm'n". | ||
*[[Comic Book Movie]] — When Crack Stuntman is seen in the role of [[Strong Badman]], he says, "BLAAAH, I'm Strong Badm'n!" | *[[Comic Book Movie]] — When Crack Stuntman is seen in the role of [[Strong Badman]], he says, "BLAAAH, I'm Strong Badm'n!" | ||
| - | *[[8-Bit is Enough]] — When talking on Homestar's cell phone to the | + | *[[8-Bit is Enough]] — When talking on Homestar's cell phone to the Videlectrix Guys about their game catalog, Videlectrix Matt mispronounces "[[Stinkoman 20X6]]" as "Stinkom'n 20X6". |
*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — At various points, Strong Bad will refer to the Heavy Weapons Guy and Max as "heavym'n" and "bunnym'n", respectively. | *[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — At various points, Strong Bad will refer to the Heavy Weapons Guy and Max as "heavym'n" and "bunnym'n", respectively. | ||
*[[Fan Costumes 2017]] — [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]] refers to himself as "your number one candym'n". | *[[Fan Costumes 2017]] — [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]] refers to himself as "your number one candym'n". | ||
| - | *[[Decemberween Dangeresque]] — A robotic Santaman appears to cut down Dangeresque and Firebert, and Homestar again pronounces it "Santam'n". | + | *[[Decemberween Dangeresque]] — A robotic Santaman appears to cut down [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]] and [[Firebert]], and Homestar again pronounces it "Santam'n". |
==Names with "-man" pronounced in full== | ==Names with "-man" pronounced in full== | ||
Revision as of 02:33, 6 October 2021
In the Homestar Runner body of work, the word "man" is often pronounced as "m'n", as if it were part of a surname, by shortening the sound of the vowel "a". This pronunciation is most often used by Homestar Runner.
Interestingly, The Brothers Chaps' own surname, "Chapman", is pronounced this way.
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Appearances
- 3 Times Halloween Funjob — Homestar comments that The Goblin showed up dressed as a "Santam'n".
- Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2 — Strong Bad refers to himself as "Cablem'n Jorge".
- Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon — Strong Bad calls The Poopsmith "Doodiem'n".
- Homestar and the Nice Present — Puppet Homestar receives a Santaman as a Decemberween gift, again pronouncing his name as "Santam'n".
- Email garage sale — Strong Bad pronounces email sender Cat's name as "Catm'n".
- Email myths & legends — Homestar refers to the Bear Holding a Shark as a very scary "monsterm'n".
- Biz Cas Fri 1 — Puppet Homestar calls Puppet Strong Bad "Rondlem'n".
- Email disconnected — Strong Bad mentions seeing his local "bunm'n".
- No Hands On Deck! — Homestar refers to himself as the "Deckm'n".
- Email coloring — Homestar calls Marzipan "Teacherm'n".
- Email 4 branches — Strong Bad advises his viewers to write a letter to their local "Homestarm'n".
- The voice of Gunhaver is "Crack Stuntm'n".
- DNA Evidence — Coach Z refers to his "alter ego" as "Dan Towelm'n".
- Email secret identity (DVD Commentary) — Homestar refers to the mailman as the "mailm'n".
- SBCG4AP Advertisement — Strong Bad refers to Max of the Sam & Max series as "Bunnym'n".
- Workin' on the Game — One of the Videlectrix Guys accuses the other of thinking he's a "spacem'n".
- The Baloneyman — Homestar calls Bubs in his Baloney Sammich truck "Baloneym'n".
- Strong Badia the Free — Upon first talking to Homsar, Strong Bad calls him "Floatym'n" (however, it is subtitled as "Floaty Man".) Later on, Homestar Runner calls Strong Bad "Nougatm'n", saying it's his "secret service call sign".
- Email fan club (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad pronounces "Batman" as "Batm'n".
- Comic Book Movie — When Crack Stuntman is seen in the role of Strong Badman, he says, "BLAAAH, I'm Strong Badm'n!"
- 8-Bit is Enough — When talking on Homestar's cell phone to the Videlectrix Guys about their game catalog, Videlectrix Matt mispronounces "Stinkoman 20X6" as "Stinkom'n 20X6".
- Poker Night at the Inventory — At various points, Strong Bad will refer to the Heavy Weapons Guy and Max as "heavym'n" and "bunnym'n", respectively.
- Fan Costumes 2017 — Old-Timey Strong Bad refers to himself as "your number one candym'n".
- Decemberween Dangeresque — A robotic Santaman appears to cut down Dangeresque and Firebert, and Homestar again pronounces it "Santam'n".
Names with "-man" pronounced in full
Idiosyncratic uses of the suffix "-man" that are pronounced with a strong "a":
- Stinkoman
- Strong Badman
- Strong Man
- Damp Towel Man
- Deutschman
- Thnikkaman
- Wrestleman
- Thy Dungeonman
- Biscuitdoughhandsman
- Haddi-Man
- "Marzi-man" in Homestar Presents: Presents.
- "Mollyman" in diorama
Variations
- Email dictionary — Coach Z calls Strong Bad "Strong B'd".
