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[[Image:PhoneTime XL8000.png|thumb|The [[PhoneTime XL800]]]]
[[Image:PhoneTime XL8000.png|thumb|The [[PhoneTime XL800]]]]
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'''[[Marzipan]]'s Answering Machine''' is probably one of the most overlooked sections on [[homestarrunner.com]], likely because of its lack of animation. The messages often dive deeper into interpersonal relationships between the [[characters]], with each short message packed with insight. Some mainstays of the section are [[Strong Bad]]'s unrelenting [[Aliases Used in Prank Calls|prank calls]], [[Homestar Runner]]'s constant misunderstandings, [[Coach Z]]'s odd habits and tendencies (especially toward Marzipan herself), [[Strong Sad]]'s depressing ramblings, and suprisingly frequent calls from [[The King of Town]]. It also features various other surprise messages and cameos from major and minor characters.
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'''[[Marzipan]]'s {{w|Answering Machine}}''' is a collection of audio messages left for Marzipan on her [[Marzipan's House|home]] phone. A stylistic departure from the usual toon format on [[homestarrunner.com]], animation is very limited and the series is primarily audio-based. The messages often dive deeper into interpersonal [[Character Relationships|relationships]] between the [[characters]], with each short message packed with insight. Some mainstays of the section are [[Strong Bad]]'s unrelenting [[Aliases Used in Prank Calls|prank calls]], [[Homestar Runner]]'s constant misunderstandings, [[Coach Z]]'s odd habits and tendencies (especially towards Marzipan herself), [[Strong Sad]]'s depressing ramblings, and surprisingly frequent calls from [[The King of Town]]. It also features various other surprise messages and cameos from major and minor characters.
== Marzipan's Answering Machine Versions ==
== Marzipan's Answering Machine Versions ==
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== Other Answering Machine Segments ==
== Other Answering Machine Segments ==
[[Image:666machine.png|thumb|Quite a few messages]]
[[Image:666machine.png|thumb|Quite a few messages]]
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The following toons feature segments with characters talking on answering machines.
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Marzipan's answering machine is occasionally shown in toons that are not a part of its self-titled series:
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* [[The King of Town DVD]] (The King of Town's answering machine)
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* [[Where's The Cheat?]]
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* Email [[personal favorites]]
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* [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]]
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* Email [[garage sale]]
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* [[Lappynapped!]] (Strong Bad's answering machine)
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* [[Jibblies 2]]
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* [[Baddest of the Bands]]
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*[[Halloween Safety]] (Mikezipan's Answering Machine)
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==Greetings==
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* [[Where's The Cheat?]] {{--}} Strong Bad calls to ask about [[The Cheat]]'s whereabouts, but the call quickly devolves into yet another prank call for Marzipan.
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{{seemain|Marzipan's Answering Machine Greetings}}
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* Email [[personal favorites]] {{--}} Strong Bad "remembers" a nonexistent email where he left a prank call so good that it physically destroyed Marzipan's machine.
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* [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]] {{--}} Strong Bad leaves a prank call while in jail.
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* Email [[garage sale]] {{--}} After stealing Marzipan's answering machine, Strong Bad attempts to sell it back to her at his garage sale.
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* [[Jibblies 2]] {{--}} The [[Jibblies Painting]] gives Marzipan the [[jibblies]] through a message left on her machine.
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* [[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} The player can [[Baddest of the Bands Responses (Marzipan's)#Answering Machine|interact with the answering machine]] while in [[Marzipan's house]].
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Other characters have been shown to have answering machines of their own:
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* [[The King of Town DVD Commentary]] {{--}} A "King of Town's Answering Machine" segment reveals the King has no messages (and no friends).
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* [[Lappynapped!]] {{--}} Strong Bad's answering machine is heard, with  Strong Sad, The King of Town, and Homestar leaving him messages. An Easter egg plays [[Dolph Hauldhagen]]'s answering machine greeting.
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* [[Halloween Safety]] {{--}} A message for [[the Brothers Chaps]] is left on "[[Mike]]zipan's Answering Machine".
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==Outgoing Messages==
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{{seemain|Marzipan's Outgoing Messages}}
==Answering Machines==
==Answering Machines==
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File:Marzipans Answering Machine.png|[[PhoneTime XL8]]
File:Marzipans Answering Machine.png|[[PhoneTime XL8]]
File:PhoneTime XL8000.png|[[PhoneTime XL800]]
File:PhoneTime XL8000.png|[[PhoneTime XL800]]
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File:dilapidated XL8.png|Dilapidated [[PhoneTime XL8]]
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! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2|15.2]]
! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2|15.2]]
! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|16.2]]
! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|16.2]]
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! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2|17.2]] <!--Does not count final 41+ messages -->
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! [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2|17.2]]
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| Strong Bad || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}}
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| [[Strong Bad]] || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}} || {{u|sb}}
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| Homestar Runner || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}}
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| [[Homestar Runner]] || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}} || {{u|hr}}
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| The King of Town || <!--1.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--3.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--5.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--10.2--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--12.2--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--14.2--> || {{u|kot}} || {{u|kot}} || {{u|kot}}
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| [[Strong Sad]] || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || {{u|strongsad}} || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|strongsad}}
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| Coach Z || {{u|coachz}} || <!--2.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || <!--4.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}}
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| [[Coach Z]] || {{u|coachz}} || <!--2.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || <!--4.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}} || {{u|coachz}}
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| Bubs || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--4.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}} || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}}
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| [[The King of Town]] || <!--1.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--3.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--5.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--10.2--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--12.2--> || {{u|kot}} || <!--14.2--> || {{u|kot}} || {{u|kot}} || {{u|kot}}
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|-
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| Strong Sad || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || {{u|strongsad}} || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || {{u|strongsad}} || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|strongsad}}
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| [[Bubs]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--4.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}} || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || {{u|bubs}} || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}} || {{u|bubs}}
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| Marzipan || <!--1.0--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--17.2-->
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| [[Marzipan]] || <!--1.0--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || {{u|marzipan}} || <!--17.2-->
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| Pom Pom || <!--1.0--> || {{u|pompom}} || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || {{u|pompom}} || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || <!--17.2-->
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| [[Homsar]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || {{u|homsar}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|homsar}} || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|homsar}}
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| Strong Mad || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || {{u|strongmad}} || {{u|strongmad}} || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || <!--17.2-->
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| [[Pom Pom]] || <!--1.0--> || {{u|pompom}} || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || {{u|pompom}} || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || <!--17.2-->
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| The Cheat || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || {{u|cheat}} || <!--14.2--> || {{u|cheat}} || <!--16.2--> || <!--17.2-->
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| [[Strong Mad]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || {{u|strongmad}} || {{u|strongmad}} || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|strongmad}}
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| Homsar || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || {{u|homsar}} || <!--6.0--> || {{u|homsar}} || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|homsar}}
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| [[The Cheat]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || {{u|cheat}} || <!--14.2--> || {{u|cheat}} || <!--16.2--> || {{u|cheat}}
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| The Poopsmith || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || {{u|misc}}
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| [[The Poopsmith]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || <!--6.0--> || <!--7.0--> || <!--8.0--> || <!--9.2--> || <!--10.2--> || <!--11.2--> || <!--12.2--> || <!--13.2--> || <!--14.2--> || <!--15.2--> || <!--16.2--> || [[File:poopsmith.PNG|25px]]
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| Miscellaneous || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || {{u|misc}} || <!--7.0--> || {{u|misc}} || <!--9.2--> || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || <!--12.2--> || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || <!--16.2--> || {{u|misc}}
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| [[Characters|Miscellaneous]] || <!--1.0--> || <!--2.0--> || <!--3.0--> || <!--4.0--> || <!--5.0--> || {{u|misc}} || <!--7.0--> || {{u|misc}} || <!--9.2--> || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || <!--12.2--> || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || {{u|misc}} || <!--16.2--> || {{u|misc}}
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'''[[Strong Bad]]''' (34 times)
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'''Strong Bad''' (35 times)
* {{mamlink|1.0|6}} (as Mr. Nobody)
* {{mamlink|1.0|6}} (as Mr. Nobody)
* {{mamlink|1.0|2}}
* {{mamlink|1.0|2}}
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* {{mamlink|11.2|5}} (as Bob Statesman)
* {{mamlink|11.2|5}} (as Bob Statesman)
* {{mamlink|11.2|1}}
* {{mamlink|11.2|1}}
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* {{mamlink|12.2|4}} (as [[Aliases Used in Prank Calls#Goatface|Goatface]])
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* {{mamlink|12.2|4}} (as Goatface)
* {{mamlink|12.2|2}} (as all of Marzipan's friends)
* {{mamlink|12.2|2}} (as all of Marzipan's friends)
* {{mamlink|13.2|1}} (as Lorenz Magazine Man)
* {{mamlink|13.2|1}} (as Lorenz Magazine Man)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|14}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|14}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|21}} (as automated Grody Lab Results; breaks character after interrupted by Strong Sad)
* {{mamlink|17.2|21}} (as automated Grody Lab Results; breaks character after interrupted by Strong Sad)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|28}} (as Sharp Dean)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|28}} (as Sharpdene)
* {{mamlink|17.2|34}} (as Rongardo Shavemybody)
* {{mamlink|17.2|34}} (as Rongardo Shavemybody)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 48]]
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'''[[Homestar Runner]]''' (31 times)
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'''Homestar Runner''' (33 times)
* {{mamlink|1.0|5}}
* {{mamlink|1.0|5}}
* {{mamlink|1.0|3}}
* {{mamlink|1.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|35}}  
* {{mamlink|17.2|35}}  
* {{mamlink|17.2|37}} (addressing Marzipan's sister)
* {{mamlink|17.2|37}} (addressing Marzipan's sister)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 41]]
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 67]]
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'''[[The King of Town]]''' (11 times)
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'''Strong Sad''' (17 times)
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* {{mamlink|2.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|2.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|2.0|1}}
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* {{mamlink|4.0|3}} (as Strong Bad)
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* {{mamlink|6.0|4}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|11.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|13.2|5}}
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* {{mamlink|15.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|16.2|2}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|25}}
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'''[[Coach Z]]''' (13 times)
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* {{mamlink|1.0|1}}
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* {{mamlink|3.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|5.0|6}} (drunk)
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* {{mamlink|5.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|8.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|4}}
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* {{mamlink|14.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|15.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|16.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|3}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|9}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|19}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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'''[[Strong Sad]]''' (16 times)
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* {{mamlink|1.0|4}}
* {{mamlink|1.0|4}}
* {{mamlink|4.0|5}}
* {{mamlink|4.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|24}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|24}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|38}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|38}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 46]]
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'''[[Bubs]]''' (10 times)
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'''Coach Z''' (14 times)
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* {{mamlink|1.0|1}}
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* {{mamlink|3.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|5.0|6}} (drunk)
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* {{mamlink|5.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|8.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|4}}
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* {{mamlink|14.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|15.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|16.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|3}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|9}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|19}} (from the Free Country USA Penitentiary)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 47]]
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'''The King of Town''' (12 times)
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* {{mamlink|2.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|2.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|2.0|1}}
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* {{mamlink|4.0|3}} (as Strong Bad)
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* {{mamlink|6.0|4}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|11.2|3}}
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* {{mamlink|13.2|5}}
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* {{mamlink|15.2|6}}
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* {{mamlink|16.2|2}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|25}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 49]]
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'''Bubs''' (12 times)
* {{mamlink|3.0|5}}
* {{mamlink|3.0|5}}
* {{mamlink|5.0|6}} (drunk)
* {{mamlink|5.0|6}} (drunk)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|11}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|11}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|36}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|36}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 43]]
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 68]]
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'''[[Marzipan]]''' (3 times)
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'''Homsar''' (4 times)
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* {{mamlink|5.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|7.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|10}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 50]]
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'''Marzipan''' (3 times)
* {{mamlink|2.0|4}}
* {{mamlink|2.0|4}}
* {{mamlink|12.2|3}}
* {{mamlink|12.2|3}}
* {{mamlink|16.2|1}}
* {{mamlink|16.2|1}}
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'''[[Pom Pom]]''' (2 times)
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'''Strong Mad''' (3 times)
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* {{mamlink|2.0|2}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|1}}
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'''[[Strong Mad]]''' (2 times)
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* {{mamlink|3.0|1}}
* {{mamlink|3.0|1}}
* {{mamlink|4.0|1}}
* {{mamlink|4.0|1}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 42]]
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'''[[The Cheat]]''' (2 times)
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'''The Cheat''' (3 times)
* {{mamlink|13.2|3}}
* {{mamlink|13.2|3}}
* {{mamlink|15.2|2}}
* {{mamlink|15.2|2}}
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Message 45]]
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'''[[Homsar]]''' (3 times)
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'''Pom Pom''' (2 times)
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* {{mamlink|5.0|5}}
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* {{mamlink|2.0|2}}
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* {{mamlink|7.0|3}}
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* {{mamlink|9.2|1}}
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* {{mamlink|17.2|10}}
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'''[[The Poopsmith]]''' (1 time)
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'''The Poopsmith''' (1 time)
* {{mamlink|17.2|17}}
* {{mamlink|17.2|17}}
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'''Miscellaneous''' (one time each)
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'''Miscellaneous''' (at least 1 time each)
* {{mamlink|6.0|3}} ([[Kevin]])
* {{mamlink|6.0|3}} ([[Kevin]])
* {{mamlink|8.0|3}} ([[Stinkoman]])
* {{mamlink|8.0|3}} ([[Stinkoman]])
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2#Easter Eggs|Version 10.2, Easter egg]] ([[Vector Strong Bad]])
* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2#Easter Eggs|Version 10.2, Easter egg]] ([[Vector Strong Bad]])
* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2#Easter Eggs|Version 10.2, Easter egg]] (Ron Dardman)
* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2#Easter Eggs|Version 10.2, Easter egg]] (Ron Dardman)
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* {{mamlink|11.2|2}} (&#321;ukasz)
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* {{mamlink|11.2|2}} (Łukasz)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 11.2#Easter Eggs|Version 11.2, Easter egg]] (Some Other Guy With An Accent)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 11.2#Easter Eggs|Version 11.2, Easter egg]] (Some Other Guy With an Accent)
* {{mamlink|13.2|4}} ([[Old-Timey Strong Bad]])
* {{mamlink|13.2|4}} ([[Old-Timey Strong Bad]])
* {{mamlink|13.2|2}} ([[The Homestar Runner]])
* {{mamlink|13.2|2}} ([[The Homestar Runner]])
* {{mamlink|14.2|3}} ([[Crack Stuntman]], voice of [[Gunhaver]])
* {{mamlink|14.2|3}} ([[Crack Stuntman]], voice of [[Gunhaver]])
* {{mamlink|15.2|1}} ([[Questionable Services|Questionable]] surgeon)
* {{mamlink|15.2|1}} ([[Questionable Services|Questionable]] surgeon)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|15}} ([[Kevin]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|15}} (Kevin)
* {{mamlink|17.2|16}} ([[Visor Robot]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|16}} ([[Visor Robot]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|26}} (Mitch)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|26}} ([[sloshy|Mitch]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|29}} ([[Kevin]]
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* {{mamlink|17.2|29}} ([[Kevin]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|30}} ([[sloshy|Clark]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|30}} ([[sloshy|Clark]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|31}} ([[Puppet Homestar]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|31}} ([[Puppet Homestar]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|32}} ([[Litigation Jackson]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|32}} ([[Litigation Jackson]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|33}} ([[Larry Palaroncini]])
* {{mamlink|17.2|33}} ([[Larry Palaroncini]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|39}} ([[Halloween Safety|Tucker Donaldson]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|39}} ([[Tucker Donaldson]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|40}} ([[Humidibot]] and Humidibess]])
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* {{mamlink|17.2|40}} ([[Humidibot]] and Humidibeth)
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* {{mamlink|17.2|41+}} (Homestar Runner, Strong Mad, Bubs, [[F-Sack]], The Cheat, Strong Sad, Coach Z, Strong Bad, The King of Town, Homsar, [[Senor Cardgage]], [[Marshie]], [[Horrible Painting]], [[Balding Man]], [[Stinkoman]], [[Pan Pan]], [[1-Up]], [[The Homestar Runner]], [[Blue Laser Commander]], [[Crack Stuntman]], [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]], [[Sickly Sam]], and others)
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* [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Messages 41+|Version 17.2, Messages 41+]] ([[F-Sack]], [[Senor Cardgage]], [[The Announcer]], [[Marshie]], [[Jibblies Painting]], [[Balding Man]], Stinkoman, [[Pan Pan]], [[1-Up]], [[Peacey P]], [[Blue Laser Commander]], Crack Stuntman, The Homestar Runner, Old-Timey Strong Bad, Sickly Sam, [[Teen Girl Squad]] Member, One of [[the Gregs]])
== Fun Facts ==
== Fun Facts ==
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*The answering machine cassette tapes on versions 1.0 through 8.0 never stop rolling.
*The answering machine cassette tapes on versions 1.0 through 8.0 never stop rolling.
*Up through [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 14.2|version 14.2]], the loading animation for each Answering Machine is the old rotating one. As of [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2|Version 15.2]], the answering machine's loading screen has changed, showing a corner of Marzipan's table instead of the old spinning [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] logo.
*Up through [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 14.2|version 14.2]], the loading animation for each Answering Machine is the old rotating one. As of [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2|Version 15.2]], the answering machine's loading screen has changed, showing a corner of Marzipan's table instead of the old spinning [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] logo.
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**[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]] is the only answering machine verison without a loading animation due to there being no [[flash]] variant of the toon.
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**[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]] is the only answering machine verison without a loading animation, due to there being no [[Flash]] variant of the toon.
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*Prior to the December 31st, 2020 [[Post-Flash Site Update|website update]], [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]] wasn't on the Marzipan's Answering Machine menu. Because of this, it could only be accessed through the "[[Holiday Toons]]" menu, the "[[New Stuff]]" menu, or, at the time it was released, the "What's New?" button on the [[Main Pages]].
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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*[[HR:answer17.html|The most current Marzipan's Answering Machine]]
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*[https://homestarrunner.com/toons#Answering%20Machine view Answering Machine menu]
{{Marzipan's Answering Machine}}
{{Marzipan's Answering Machine}}

Current revision as of 05:47, 31 January 2026

The PhoneTime XL800

Marzipan's Answering Machine is a collection of audio messages left for Marzipan on her home phone. A stylistic departure from the usual toon format on homestarrunner.com, animation is very limited and the series is primarily audio-based. The messages often dive deeper into interpersonal relationships between the characters, with each short message packed with insight. Some mainstays of the section are Strong Bad's unrelenting prank calls, Homestar Runner's constant misunderstandings, Coach Z's odd habits and tendencies (especially towards Marzipan herself), Strong Sad's depressing ramblings, and surprisingly frequent calls from The King of Town. It also features various other surprise messages and cameos from major and minor characters.

Contents

[edit] Marzipan's Answering Machine Versions

[edit] Other Answering Machine Segments

Quite a few messages

Marzipan's answering machine is occasionally shown in toons that are not a part of its self-titled series:

Other characters have been shown to have answering machines of their own:

[edit] Outgoing Messages

See main article: Marzipan's Outgoing Messages

[edit] Answering Machines

First answering machine

PhoneTime XL8

PhoneTime XL800

Dilapidated PhoneTime XL8

[edit] List of Callers

Quick Comparison Chart
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.2 10.2 11.2 12.2 13.2 14.2 15.2 16.2 17.2
Strong Bad
Homestar Runner
Strong Sad
Coach Z
The King of Town
Bubs
Marzipan
Homsar
Pom Pom
Strong Mad
The Cheat
The Poopsmith
Miscellaneous

Strong Bad (35 times)

Homestar Runner (33 times)

Strong Sad (17 times)

Coach Z (14 times)

The King of Town (12 times)

Bubs (12 times)

Homsar (4 times)

Marzipan (3 times)

Strong Mad (3 times)

The Cheat (3 times)

Pom Pom (2 times)

The Poopsmith (1 time)

Miscellaneous (at least 1 time each)

[edit] Fun Facts

The new loading screen

[edit] External Links

Marzipan's Answering Machine

Version: 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 15.2 | 16.2 | 17.2


Most Recent Toons
Big Toons

Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold
Dec 24, 2016

Shorts

Back To A Website
Apr 16, 2025

Holidays

Fanstume [singular] '24
Nov 30, 2024

Puppet Stuff

Kick The Cheat Returns!
February 25, 2025

Strong Bad Email

robots
Nov 24, 2025

Video Stuff

Homestar Anniversary Merch
November 17, 2025

Teen Girl Squad

Issue 15
May 11, 2009

Marzipan's Answering Machine

Version 17.2
Apr 1, 2016

YouTube

Decemberweenvent Calendar (2022 Revisited)
Dec 16, 2024

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