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member=[[Larry Palaroncini]]<br>[[Gary Palaroncini]]<br>[[Perry Palaroncini]]<br>[[Mary Palaroncini]]<br>[[Harry Palaroncini]] [[Limozeen Live (practice)|(guest)]]<br>[[Terry Palaroncini]] [[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008| (guest)]] |
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member=[[Larry Palaroncini]]<br>[[Gary Palaroncini]]<br>[[Perry Palaroncini]]<br>[[Mary Palaroncini]]<br>[[Harry Palaroncini]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">[[Limozeen Live (practice)|(guest)]]</span><br>[[Terry Palaroncini]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008| (guest)]]</span> |
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  discography=[[Because, It's Midnite]] (2003)<br>[[Nite Mamas]] (2003)<br>[[haircut#Easter Eggs|It's Tuff Bein' a Box]] (2004)<br>[[bottom 10#Transcript|Feed The Childrens]] (2005)<br>[[Summer Short Shorts|Brain Sister]] (2006)<br>[[coloring#Transcript|Colorin' (Outside The Lines)]] (2006) <br>[[coloring#Transcript|Pressed Bunson]] (2006) <br>[[Limozeen vs. sloshy|We Don't Really Even Care About You]] (2007) ({{w|cover version|cover}})<br>[[Women and Men]] (2008)<br> [[Record Store Day|But They're At Brunch! (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7)]] (2015) |
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  discography=[[Because, It's Midnite]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2003)</span><br>[[Nite Mamas]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2003)</span><br>[[haircut#Easter Eggs|It's Tuff Bein' a Box]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2004)</span><br>[[bottom 10#Transcript|Feed The Childrens]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2005)</span><br>[[Brain Sister]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2006)</span><br>[[coloring#Transcript|Colorin' (Outside The Lines)]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2006)</span><br>[[coloring#Transcript|Pressed Bunson]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2006)</span><br>[[Limozeen vs. sloshy|We Don't Really Even Care About You]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2007) ({{w|cover version|cover}})</span><br>[[Women and Men]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2008)</span><br> [[Record Store Day|''But They're At Brunch!'' (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7)]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">(2015)</span> |
  producer=[[Teeg Dougland]] |
  producer=[[Teeg Dougland]] |
  label=[[Cheap as Free]] Records
  label=[[Cheap as Free]] Records
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'''Limozeen''' is a [[heavy metal]] band that spoofs the {{w|glam metal}} movement popular in the 1980s. The band is relatively popular in [[Free Country, USA]], scheduling [[concert|a concert in 2007]] and serving as judges for the [[Baddest of the Bands]] competition. [[Strong Bad]] especially admires Limozeen: he has seen them in concert multiple times, owns autographed memorabilia, and personally knows the lead singer.
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'''Limozeen''' is a [[heavy metal]] band. Broadly a parody of the {{w|glam metal}} genre, the musical style and general appearance of Limozeen spoofs bands such as [[Mötley Crüe]] or {{w|Poison (band)|Poison}} that were popular in the 1980s (in a similar manner to fictional group [[Spinal Tap]]). Their appearances reference common elements of hair metal, including gaudy appearances with heavily styled long hair and flashy, tight colorful or leather clothing combined with tours marked by [[snopes:fact-check/brown-out/|demanding contract riders]] and seeking out groupies. Limozeen's music similarly follows genre conventions with upbeat rock anthems and catchy guitar riffs, with simplistic lyrics about partying, women, and the name of any street in LA.
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In [[Free Country, USA]], the band's popularity is demonstrated by their multiple [[concert]] tours and their serving as judges for the [[Baddest of the Bands]] competition. [[Strong Bad]] especially admires Limozeen: he has seen them in concert multiple times, owns autographed memorabilia, and personally knows the lead singer.
The members of Limozeen are played variously by [[Matt Chapman]] and friends while wearing outrageous {{w|1980s in fashion|'80s-style}} blonde wigs and clothing. In addition to appearing in toons on the site, Limozeen has been featured in real-world merchandise, musical recordings, video games, and live concert performances.
The members of Limozeen are played variously by [[Matt Chapman]] and friends while wearing outrageous {{w|1980s in fashion|'80s-style}} blonde wigs and clothing. In addition to appearing in toons on the site, Limozeen has been featured in real-world merchandise, musical recordings, video games, and live concert performances.
==History==
==History==
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[[File:Limozeentruck.PNG|thumb|left|Limozeen's first appearance]]
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"Limozeen" was [[Bands from band names|among the band names]] in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[band names]], where Strong Bad suggested the sender "take a really cool word but then spell it all wrong" and distorted the word "limousine". This email also introduced their logo, with a design reminiscent of [[AC/DC|ACϟDC]] with a similar font and central lightning bolt. However, this iteration of the band had a completely different sound exemplified by a soft acoustic guitar riff. The email [[monster truck]] was the first true appearance of the band: a quartet of blonde men (four images of [[Donnie Chapman]] dressed as {{w|Vince Neil}} on Halloween 1987), with defined names and a new, metal sound (via a snippet of "Because, It's Midnite"). In the email [[flashback]], [[Matt Chapman]] portrayed all the members of the band; he continues to voice all four in toons and plays Larry in live action video and performances.
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"Limozeen" was [[Bands from band names|among the band names]] in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[band names]], where Strong Bad suggested the sender "take a really cool word but then spell it all wrong" and distorted the word "limousine". This email also introduced their logo, with a design reminiscent of [[AC/DC|ACϟDC]] with a similar font and central lightning bolt. However, this iteration of the band had a completely different sound exemplified by a soft acoustic guitar riff. The email [[monster truck]] was the first true appearance of the band: a quartet of blonde men (four images of [[Donnie Chapman]] dressed as {{w|Vince Neil}} on Halloween [[1987]]), with defined names and a new, metal sound (via a snippet of "Because, It's Midnite"). In the email [[flashback]], [[Matt Chapman]] portrayed all the members of the band; he continues to voice all four in toons and plays Larry in live action video and performances.
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In 2007, "Because, It's Midnite" was included in the real-world video game ''[[Guitar Hero]] {{w|Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s|Encore: Rocks the 80s}}'', as the lead developer was a fan of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. It is the only song in the game that was neither released nor popularized in the 1980s.
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The band attempted to expand into other markets (similar to {{w|Kiss merchandising|extensive merchandising by the band Kiss}}), albeit with limited success. A 1987 tour was promoted with a [[Limozeen Coloring Book|coloring book]] and matching set of crayons. Their {{w|Saturday-morning cartoon}} ''[[Limozeen: "but they're in space!"]]'' saw the band journey into [[outer space]] {{--}} however, its cancellation was announced ''during'' its {{w|Television pilot|pilot episode}} by the band's producer [[Teeg Dougland]]. Tie-in game [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]] was released for the [[Videlectrix]] [[FunMachine]].
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===Fictional history===
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Limozeen has been touring since at least [[1987]], continuing to headline concert tours well into the 2000s. In later years, the band has performed [[Record Store Day|multiple reunion tours]] or [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Message 33|planned sequels to former hits]].
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In 2007, "Because, It's Midnite" was included in the real-world video game ''[[Guitar Hero]] {{w|Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s|Encore: Rocks the 80s}}'', as the lead developer was a fan of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. It is the only song in the game to not actually be released or popularized in the 1980s.
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The band attempted to expand into other markets (similar to {{w|Kiss merchandising|extensive merchandising by the band Kiss}}), albeit with limited success. The '87 tour was promoted with a [[Limozeen Coloring Book|coloring book]] and matching set of crayons. Their {{w|Saturday-morning cartoon}} ''[[Limozeen: "but they're in space!"]]'' saw the band journey into [[outer space]] {{--}} however, its cancellation was announced ''during'' its {{w|Television pilot|pilot episode}} by the band's producer [[Teeg Dougland]]. Tie-in game [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]] was released for the [[Videlectrix]] [[FunMachine]].
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Limozeen is broadly a parody of the {{w|glam metal}} genre (similar to fictional group [[Spinal Tap]]), spoofing bands such as {{w|Mötley Crüe}} or {{w|Poison (band)|Poison}}. Their appearances reference common elements of hair metal bands, including gaudy appearances with heavily styled long hair and flashy, tight colorful or leather clothing combined with tours marked by [[snopes:fact-check/brown-out/|demanding contract riders]] and seeking out groupies. Limozeen's music similarly follows genre conventions with upbeat rock anthems and catchy guitar riffs, with simplistic lyrics about partying, women, and the name of any street in LA. Although glam metal's popularity declined sharply in the 90s, it has seen a minor resurgence; Limozeen mirrors this with the band performing [[Record Store Day|multiple reunion tours]] or [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Message 33|planning sequels to former hits]].
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==Members==
==Members==
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The members of Limozeen all share rhyming first names, long blonde hair, and the surname Palaroncini. According to Larry (in the [[coloring#Commentary Transcript|coloring DVD commentary]]), he is "not sure" if they are related or if they are simply using pseudonyms like the [[Ramones]]. They live in {{w|Staten Island}}, in the basement of a supportive woman who might be their mother. The last name ''Palaroncini'' evokes an {{w|Italian Americans|Italian heritage}}, although it is not an actual surname. The name may be a reference to the Italian {{w|Friggitello|pepperoncini}} peppers or {{w|Sicilian Americans|Sicilian}} surname {{w|Chazz Palminteri|Palminteri}}<!--see "Chuzz Palaroncini" (from Fan Costumes '08) for a closer reference to Chazz Palminteri-->.
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[[File:those guys from that band Limozeen.png|thumb|225px|[[best thing|Animated]] Limozeen:<br/>(L-R) Larry, Perry, Gary, Mary]]
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[[File:SB Limozeen Cutout.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad with a cardboard cutout of Limozeen: (L-R) Perry, Larry, Gary, Mary]]
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The members of Limozeen all share rhyming first names, long blonde hair, and the surname Palaroncini. According to Larry (in the [[coloring#Commentary Transcript|coloring DVD commentary]]), he is "not sure" if they are related or if they are simply using pseudonyms like the [[Ramones]]. They live in {{w|Staten Island}}, in the basement of a supportive woman who might be their mother. The last name ''Palaroncini'' evokes an {{w|Italian Americans|Italian heritage}}, although it is not an actual surname. The name may be a reference to the Italian {{w|Friggitello|pepperoncini}} peppers or {{w|Sicilian Americans|Sicilian}} surname {{w|Chazz Palminteri|Palminteri}}<!--see "Chuzz Palaroncini" (from Fan Costumes '08) for a closer reference to Chazz Palminteri-->. In addition, their hometown of Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of {{wp|New York City|New York}}, a city that is well-known in real life for {{wp|Italians in New York City|its large Italian-American population}}.
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The main band is made up of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by [[Matt Chapman]].
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[[File:TwitterLimozeenSoundCheck.png|thumb|Live at the [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]]: (L-R) Harry, Terry, Gary, Larry, Perry, Mary]]
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[[File:TwitterLimozeenSoundCheck.png|thumb|225px|Live at the [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]]: (L-R) Harry, Terry, Gary, Larry, Perry, Mary]]
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* [[Larry Palaroncini]] (Vocals)
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The band consists of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by [[Matt Chapman]].
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**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
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* [[Larry Palaroncini]] {{--}} Vocals
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**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck) and Matt Chapman (most other appearances)
**In live performances, Larry is portrayed by Matt Chapman.
**In live performances, Larry is portrayed by Matt Chapman.
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* [[Gary Palaroncini]] (Lead guitar)
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* [[Gary Palaroncini]] {{--}} Lead guitar
**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck), [[Missy Palmer]] ([[Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards]]), Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck), [[Missy Palmer]] ([[Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards]]), Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
**In live performances, Gary is portrayed by [[J. Christopher Arrison]].
**In live performances, Gary is portrayed by [[J. Christopher Arrison]].
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* [[Perry Palaroncini]] (Bass)
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* [[Perry Palaroncini]] {{--}} Bass guitar
**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck, Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck, Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
**In live performances, Perry is portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Peter Olson]].
**In live performances, Perry is portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Peter Olson]].
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* [[Mary Palaroncini]] (Drums)
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* [[Mary Palaroncini]] {{--}} Drums
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**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck), [[Ryan Sterritt]] (Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards), Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
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**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck), [[Ryan Sterritt]] (Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards), Matt Chapman (most other appearances)
**In live performances, Mary is portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Cobb]].
**In live performances, Mary is portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Cobb]].
===Live Band===
===Live Band===
For live performances, the band is filled out with the addition of two black-haired cousins from {{w|Long Island}}. To date, they have not appeared in toons or other Limozeen media.
For live performances, the band is filled out with the addition of two black-haired cousins from {{w|Long Island}}. To date, they have not appeared in toons or other Limozeen media.
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* [[Harry Palaroncini]] (Rhythm guitar)
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* [[Harry Palaroncini]] {{--}} Rhythm guitar
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Nick Niespodziani]]
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Nick Niespodziani]]
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* [[Terry Palaroncini]] (Keyboards)
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* [[Terry Palaroncini]] {{--}} Keyboards
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Bencuya]]
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Bencuya]]
Matt Sonnicksen (guitar) and Eric Park (keyboards) performed as members of Limozeen during the recording of ''[[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]''; they were both members of Y-O-U at the time but left the band in 2004.
Matt Sonnicksen (guitar) and Eric Park (keyboards) performed as members of Limozeen during the recording of ''[[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]''; they were both members of Y-O-U at the time but left the band in 2004.
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==Songs==
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==Discography==
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File:feed-the-childrens.png|"Feed the Childrens"
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File:colorin' tape.png|"Colorin' (Outside the Lines)"
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File:Limozeen vs sloshy cover.png|''Limozeen vs. sloshy''
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File:limozeen live at the 10 high.jpg|''Limozeen: Live at the 10 High''
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File:limozeen brunch.png|''Limozeen: But They're At Brunch!'' (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7)
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File:Archive'd n' Live'd cover.jpg|''[[Archive'd n' Live'd]]''
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</gallery>
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Typically, songs are heard individually in toons or contributed to compilation albums. To date, ''[[Archive'd n' Live'd]]'' is the only album to solely consist of Limozeen songs.
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===Songs===
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[[File:may10.png|thumb|220px|Keep on zeenin'!!]]
*"[[Because, It's Midnite]]" ([[monster truck]])
*"[[Because, It's Midnite]]" ([[monster truck]])
*"[[Nite Mamas]]"
*"[[Nite Mamas]]"
*"It's Tuff Bein' a Box" ([[haircut]])
*"It's Tuff Bein' a Box" ([[haircut]])
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*"Can't You Run Away?" ([[The Cheatar]])
*"Feed the Childrens" ([[bottom 10]])
*"Feed the Childrens" ([[bottom 10]])
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*"Brain Sister" ([[Summer Short Shorts]], [[Limozeen Live (practice)]])
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*"The Cheatar" ([[The Cheatar]] DVD version)
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*"Tonight, Woman" ([[death metal]])
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*"[[Brain Sister]]" ([[Summer Short Shorts]], [[Limozeen Live (practice)]])
*"Colorin' (Outside the Lines)" ([[coloring]])
*"Colorin' (Outside the Lines)" ([[coloring]])
*"Pressed Bunson" ([[coloring]])
*"Pressed Bunson" ([[coloring]])
*"[[Women and Men]]"
*"[[Women and Men]]"
*"[[When The Knight Moves Thru Ya]]" ([[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP]])
*"[[When The Knight Moves Thru Ya]]" ([[Trogdor!! The Board Game Rulebook EP]])
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*"[[Zeenin' Into the Night]]"
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==={{w|cover version|Covers}} and Collaborations===
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===={{w|cover version|Covers}} and Collaborations====
*[[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]
*[[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]
**"We Don't Really Even Care About You" (originally by [[sloshy]])
**"We Don't Really Even Care About You" (originally by [[sloshy]])
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**"[[Today Is Alright 4 2Nite]]" (originally by [[Strong Bad]])
**"[[Today Is Alright 4 2Nite]]" (originally by [[Strong Bad]])
**"[[Showdown]]" (originally by Strong Bad)
**"[[Showdown]]" (originally by Strong Bad)
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**"[[Trogdor]]" (originally by Strong Bad)
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**"[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]" (originally by Strong Bad)
**"[[Moving Very Slowly]]" (originally by [[Taranchula]], with vocals by Schenkel McDoo)
**"[[Moving Very Slowly]]" (originally by [[Taranchula]], with vocals by Schenkel McDoo)
**"[[Everybody to the Limit|Fhqwhgads]]" (originally by Strong Bad, with vocals by Schenkel McDoo possessed by Strong Bad)
**"[[Everybody to the Limit|Fhqwhgads]]" (originally by Strong Bad, with vocals by Schenkel McDoo possessed by Strong Bad)
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*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016]]
*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016]]
**"[[It's Like It Was Meant to Be]]" (originally by Strong Bad, with vocals by [[Puppet Strong Bad]])
**"[[It's Like It Was Meant to Be]]" (originally by Strong Bad, with vocals by [[Puppet Strong Bad]])
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==Discography==
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*''[[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate Soundtrack|Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate - Original Point-and-Clickture Soundtrack]]''
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**"[[You're Gonna Have 2 Jump]]" (Strong Bad feat. Larry Palaroncini)
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File:feed-the-childrens.png|''Feed the Childrens''
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*[[Archive'd n' Live'd]]
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File:colorin' tape.png|''Colorin' (Outside the Lines)''
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**"Huggin' and A-lovin'" (originally by [[Advantage]])
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File:Limozeen vs sloshy cover.png|''Limozeen vs. sloshy''
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File:limozeen live at the 10 high.jpg|''Limozeen: Live at the 10 High''
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File:limozeen brunch.png|''Limozeen: But They're At Brunch!'' (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7)
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</gallery>
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==Tours==
==Tours==
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[[File:pablo phoenix.png|thumb|250px|Look out, ladies!]]
===Fictional===
===Fictional===
====Ladies, We're Staying In Room 302 at the Ramada====
====Ladies, We're Staying In Room 302 at the Ramada====
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=====Fun Facts=====
=====Fun Facts=====
*Gertersburg is a play on {{w|Gettysburg, Pennsylvania|Gettysburg}}.
*Gertersburg is a play on {{w|Gettysburg, Pennsylvania|Gettysburg}}.
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*Dempsey could refer to boxing legend {{w|Jack Dempsey}}.
 
*{{w|Bundt cake}} is a distinctively shaped type of cake.
*{{w|Bundt cake}} is a distinctively shaped type of cake.
*Broiter Grove was mentioned in [[secret identity]] as the place where Strong Bad has his second family.
*Broiter Grove was mentioned in [[secret identity]] as the place where Strong Bad has his second family.
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*A lope is a horse's easy gait, consisting of long running strides.
 
*Stuggard could be a play on the German city of {{w|Stuttgart}}.
*Stuggard could be a play on the German city of {{w|Stuttgart}}.
*Danapolis is a [[portmanteau]] of [[Dan]] and {{w|Annapolis, Maryland|Annapolis}}.
*Danapolis is a [[portmanteau]] of [[Dan]] and {{w|Annapolis, Maryland|Annapolis}}.
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====2007 Tour b/w sloshy====
====2007 Tour b/w sloshy====
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[[File:Limozeencontractrider.png|thumb|125px|"And also a deviled egg tray!"]]
This was the tour Strong Bad and Strong Sad attended in [[concert]]. Limozeen were scheduled to headline while [[sloshy]] opened; however, because their contract rider was not met, Limozeen stayed in their tour bus and watched {{w|ESPN Classic}} and sloshy played both sets.
This was the tour Strong Bad and Strong Sad attended in [[concert]]. Limozeen were scheduled to headline while [[sloshy]] opened; however, because their contract rider was not met, Limozeen stayed in their tour bus and watched {{w|ESPN Classic}} and sloshy played both sets.
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In 2016, Limozeen performed at the two [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]]s at Venkman's in Atlanta on September 2 and October 7.
In 2016, Limozeen performed at the two [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]]s at Venkman's in Atlanta on September 2 and October 7.
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==Complete Filmography==
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==Filmography==
*'''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo)
*'''Debut:''' Email [[band names]] (logo)
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*Email [[flag day]] (Special guest at the Pablo Phoenix concert)
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*[[:Category:Limozeen Filmography|Complete Filmography]]
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*Email [[monster truck]] (First seen)
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*Email [[flashback]] (Easter egg)
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*Email [[haircut]] (Easter egg)
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*Email [[best thing]]
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*Email [[bottom 10]]
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*[[Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards|Thanksgiving e-cards]]
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*[[The Cheatar]] (Gary only)
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*Email [[death metal]] (Larry only)
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*[[Summer Short Shorts]]
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*Email [[coloring]]
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*Email [[4 branches]]
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*Email [[concert]] (Larry and Mary only)
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*[[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]
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*[[Limozeen Live (practice)]]
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*[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008]]
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*Email [[email thunder]] (Easter egg)
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*[[Baddest of the Bands]]
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*[[8-Bit is Enough]]
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*[[Loading Screens]]
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*[[Record Store Day]] (Larry and Mary only)
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]] (Larry only)
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==Quotes of the Week==
==Quotes of the Week==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131212035509/https://myspace.com/limozeen0 Archive of MySpace Page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131212035509/https://myspace.com/limozeen0 Archive of MySpace Page]
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Limozeen
"WE'RE FROM THE BAND LIMOZEEN!"
Origins Staten Island, NY
Genre(s) Glam metal
Members Larry Palaroncini
Gary Palaroncini
Perry Palaroncini
Mary Palaroncini
Harry Palaroncini (guest)
Terry Palaroncini (guest)
Discography Because, It's Midnite (2003)
Nite Mamas (2003)
It's Tuff Bein' a Box (2004)
Feed The Childrens (2005)
Brain Sister (2006)
Colorin' (Outside The Lines) (2006)
Pressed Bunson (2006)
We Don't Really Even Care About You (2007) (cover)
Women and Men (2008)
But They're At Brunch! (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7) (2015)
Producer Teeg Dougland
Label Cheap as Free Records

Limozeen is a heavy metal band. Broadly a parody of the glam metal genre, the musical style and general appearance of Limozeen spoofs bands such as Mötley Crüe or Poison that were popular in the 1980s (in a similar manner to fictional group Spinal Tap). Their appearances reference common elements of hair metal, including gaudy appearances with heavily styled long hair and flashy, tight colorful or leather clothing combined with tours marked by demanding contract riders and seeking out groupies. Limozeen's music similarly follows genre conventions with upbeat rock anthems and catchy guitar riffs, with simplistic lyrics about partying, women, and the name of any street in LA.

In Free Country, USA, the band's popularity is demonstrated by their multiple concert tours and their serving as judges for the Baddest of the Bands competition. Strong Bad especially admires Limozeen: he has seen them in concert multiple times, owns autographed memorabilia, and personally knows the lead singer.

The members of Limozeen are played variously by Matt Chapman and friends while wearing outrageous '80s-style blonde wigs and clothing. In addition to appearing in toons on the site, Limozeen has been featured in real-world merchandise, musical recordings, video games, and live concert performances.

Contents

[edit] History

Limozeen's first appearance

"Limozeen" was among the band names in the Strong Bad Email band names, where Strong Bad suggested the sender "take a really cool word but then spell it all wrong" and distorted the word "limousine". This email also introduced their logo, with a design reminiscent of ACϟDC with a similar font and central lightning bolt. However, this iteration of the band had a completely different sound exemplified by a soft acoustic guitar riff. The email monster truck was the first true appearance of the band: a quartet of blonde men (four images of Donnie Chapman dressed as Vince Neil on Halloween 1987), with defined names and a new, metal sound (via a snippet of "Because, It's Midnite"). In the email flashback, Matt Chapman portrayed all the members of the band; he continues to voice all four in toons and plays Larry in live action video and performances.

In 2007, "Because, It's Midnite" was included in the real-world video game Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, as the lead developer was a fan of Homestar Runner. It is the only song in the game that was neither released nor popularized in the 1980s.

[edit] Fictional history

Limozeen has been touring since at least 1987, continuing to headline concert tours well into the 2000s. In later years, the band has performed multiple reunion tours or planned sequels to former hits.

The band attempted to expand into other markets (similar to extensive merchandising by the band Kiss), albeit with limited success. The '87 tour was promoted with a coloring book and matching set of crayons. Their Saturday-morning cartoon Limozeen: "but they're in space!" saw the band journey into outer space — however, its cancellation was announced during its pilot episode by the band's producer Teeg Dougland. Tie-in game Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey was released for the Videlectrix FunMachine.

[edit] Members

Animated Limozeen:
(L-R) Larry, Perry, Gary, Mary

The members of Limozeen all share rhyming first names, long blonde hair, and the surname Palaroncini. According to Larry (in the coloring DVD commentary), he is "not sure" if they are related or if they are simply using pseudonyms like the Ramones. They live in Staten Island, in the basement of a supportive woman who might be their mother. The last name Palaroncini evokes an Italian heritage, although it is not an actual surname. The name may be a reference to the Italian pepperoncini peppers or Sicilian surname Palminteri. In addition, their hometown of Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York, a city that is well-known in real life for its large Italian-American population.

Live at the Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show: (L-R) Harry, Terry, Gary, Larry, Perry, Mary

The band consists of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by Matt Chapman.

  • Larry Palaroncini — Vocals
    • Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck) and Matt Chapman (most other appearances)
    • In live performances, Larry is portrayed by Matt Chapman.
  • Gary Palaroncini — Lead guitar
  • Perry Palaroncini — Bass guitar
    • Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck, Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
    • In live performances, Perry is portrayed by Peter Olson.
  • Mary Palaroncini — Drums
    • Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck), Ryan Sterritt (Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards), Matt Chapman (most other appearances)
    • In live performances, Mary is portrayed by Mark Cobb.

[edit] Live Band

For live performances, the band is filled out with the addition of two black-haired cousins from Long Island. To date, they have not appeared in toons or other Limozeen media.

Matt Sonnicksen (guitar) and Eric Park (keyboards) performed as members of Limozeen during the recording of Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits; they were both members of Y-O-U at the time but left the band in 2004.

[edit] Discography

"Feed the Childrens"

"Colorin' (Outside the Lines)"

Limozeen vs. sloshy

Limozeen: Live at the 10 High

Limozeen: But They're At Brunch! (Limozeen Final Reunion Tour Brunch Vol. 7)

Archive'd n' Live'd

Typically, songs are heard individually in toons or contributed to compilation albums. To date, Archive'd n' Live'd is the only album to solely consist of Limozeen songs.

[edit] Songs

Keep on zeenin'!!

[edit] Covers and Collaborations

[edit] Tours

Look out, ladies!

[edit] Fictional

[edit] Ladies, We're Staying In Room 302 at the Ramada

The Ladies, We're Staying In Room 302 at the Ramada Tour took place in 1989; a coloring book was released to promote the tour.

[edit] Zeenin' Across the Country 2001

Tour stops as listed on the back of a Limozeen T-shirt that was available in the Yahoo Store.

  • Dempsey
  • Stuggard
  • Bundt
  • Umbridge
  • Shoigut
  • Gunderson
  • Hageltown
  • Pantsburg
  • Yondersville
  • Seeding
  • Gertersburg
  • Hullysack
  • Loughleyton
  • Highmark
  • Eastley
  • Northtime
  • Lope
  • Thubley
  • Fourborough
  • Branderson
  • Oaklidge
  • Bunnerd
  • The Villas
  • Shuppleton
  • Danapolis
  • Menders
  • Crambley
  • Broiter Grove
[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] 2007 Tour b/w sloshy

"And also a deviled egg tray!"

This was the tour Strong Bad and Strong Sad attended in concert. Limozeen were scheduled to headline while sloshy opened; however, because their contract rider was not met, Limozeen stayed in their tour bus and watched ESPN Classic and sloshy played both sets.

[edit] Real-World Performances

In 2008, after a practice session, Limozeen performed two "Limozeen Live!" shows in Atlanta: March 27, 2008 at the 10 High Club, with sloshy opening, and November 8, 2008 at The Tabernacle, opening for of Montreal.

In 2016, Limozeen performed at the two Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Shows at Venkman's in Atlanta on September 2 and October 7.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Quotes of the Week

Limozeen's Quotes of the Week
  • "She was only 2017-She was a low res beauty queen-She was a brain sister-Texas Instruments all day-She remembers how they used to duet-Tha'll think you know what I mean." (Summer Short Shorts, download)

[edit] External Links

Limozeen
MembersLarry Palaroncini (Vocals), Gary Palaroncini (Guitar) · Perry Palaroncini (Bass) · Mary Palaroncini (Drums)
Guests: Harry Palaroncini (Rhythm guitar) · Terry Palaroncini (Keyboards)
MusicBecause, It's Midnite (karaoke) · Nite Mamas (karaoke) · It's Tuff Bein' a Box · Feed The Childrens · Brain Sister · Colorin' (Outside the Lines) · We Don't Really Even Care About You · Women and Men · When The Knight Moves Thru Ya
Archive'd n' Live'd
Limozeen:
"but they're in space!"		"Encounter at Groupulon 5" · "The Limozeen Advantage" · "Zeenin' Into the Night"
Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey
Teeg Dougland · The Space Machine · Mitch Overlord · Bozar · Advantage · Galactic Space Hippo Spider
Limozeen Live!Practice · March 27, 2008 · November 8, 2008 · Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show
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