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 as a bust, on some coins, and on a post-it note in the Homestarverse.  It isn't yet known whether [[The Cheat]] and [[Strong Bad]] idolize him or whether 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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== Sightings ==
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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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*In [[The Cheat]]'s Character Tape, 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 post-it note doodle of Van Buren on his computer screen.
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*In [[Three Times Halloween Funjob]], Van Buren's face is on the coins given to Homestar at the beginning.
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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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