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 in the [[Homestar Runner universe]].  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 likely derivative of the [[Wikipedia:Seinfeld|Seinfeld]] TV comedy series, in which a fictional street gang was named "The Van Buren Boys," because (supposedly) Van Buren was "the meanest" president. Outside of the realm of fiction, Martin Van Buren is not known to be particularly mean; however, this is likely the reason why a mean fellow such as Strong Bad would associate with him.
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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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Coincidentally, Van Buren was the codename to Black Isle's Fallout 3 project. This could be unintended, but since Strong Bad's diskettes often refer to classic video games, it could be a reference.
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== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
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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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*Email [[2 emails]] {{--}} [[Strong Bad]] sticks a [[sticky note]] that says "Van Buren" on his computer screen.
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*In [[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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*In [[space program]], the same bust of Van Buren is taped to the front of [[The Proud Anselmo]].
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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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*In [[candy product]], one of the considered candy shapes is his bust.
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*Email [[candy product]] {{--}} One of the considered candy shapes is Van Buren's bust.
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[[Category: Inside Jokes]]
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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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