Van Buren

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[[Image:vanburen.png|thumb|The rudely thrown bust of Martin Van Buren]]
[[Image:vanburen.png|thumb|The rudely thrown bust of Martin Van Buren]]
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'''[[Wikipedia:Martin Van Buren|Martin Van Buren]]''' was the eighth President of the United States (1837-1841), and has appeared several times on [[Homestar Runner (Flash cartoon)|Homestar Runner]].  It isn't yet known whether [[The Cheat]] and [[Strong Bad]] idolize him or if they have something against him.  
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'''{{w|Martin Van Buren}}''' was the eighth [[Presidents|President of the United States]], serving from 1837 to 1841. Notably, he was the first president to have been born after the American Revolution.
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This inside joke is possibly derived from the early-to-mid nineties Nickelodeon show The Adventures of Pete And Pete, in one episode of which little Pete gets a miniature breakfast-marshmallow in the shape of the president lodged up his nose - this is extremely speculative, however, and the Brothers Chaps are irreverant enough to have thought of the comedic value inherent in such a seemingly innocuous presidential figure (albeit one who arguably bears the funniest facial hair of any American president - huge, honkin' sideburns) all by themselves.
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A marble bust of Van Buren occasionally appears in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]], presumably owned by [[The Cheat]]. Its use is typically apolitical {{--}} used as a bludgeoning object, to add decorative flair, or simply as an interesting shape.
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== Sightings ==
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*In [[The Cheat#Character video transcript|The Cheat]]'s Character video, everyone's favorite yellow fella tosses a bust of Van Buren at the camera.
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*In [[2 emails]], Strong Bad sticks a [[Sticky Notes|sticky note]] that says "Van Buren" on his computer screen.
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*In [[space program]], the same bust of Van Buren is taped to the front of [[The Proud Anselmo]].
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*In [[candy product]], one of the considered candy shapes is this bust.
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[[Category: Inside Jokes]]
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== Appearances ==
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*Email [[2 emails]] {{--}} [[Strong Bad]] sticks a [[sticky note]] that says "Van Buren" on his computer screen.
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*[[The Cheat's Character Video]] {{--}} The Cheat tosses a bust of Van Buren at the camera.
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*Email [[space program]] {{--}} The same bust of Van Buren is taped to the front of [[The Proud Anselmo]].
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*Email [[candy product]] {{--}} One of the considered candy shapes is Van Buren's bust.
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[[Category:Recurring Themes]]

Current revision as of 19:27, 12 December 2023

The rudely thrown bust of Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. Notably, he was the first president to have been born after the American Revolution.

A marble bust of Van Buren occasionally appears in Homestar Runner, presumably owned by The Cheat. Its use is typically apolitical — used as a bludgeoning object, to add decorative flair, or simply as an interesting shape.

[edit] Appearances

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