Broternal Order of Different Helmets

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==History & Traditions==
==History & Traditions==
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Presumably, the primary tradition of the Order is that its members wear different helmets to meetings.
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The members wear different helmets to meetings and sing "Ever and More!"   
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Like many other, similar organizations, the Order opens meetings with a song, "Ever and More."   
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In addition, there is a secret handshake, which the Order has recently reinvented.  Ironically, the handshake does not require the presence of [[Lack of Visible Arms|visible arms or hands]].  Even when performed by The Cheat and Strong Bad, each of whom has arms, there is no visible use of those arms; they both have their hands on their hips (or what passes for [[Physiology of The Cheat|hips]] on The Cheat).
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The Broternal Order of Different Helmets is a "secret club," according to Strong Bad, suggesting that its members are forbidden from divulging anything about the Order to anyone who is not a member.
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Many brotherhoods and societies keep some of their practices secret, or at least private, even if they are not "secret societies" per se; however,  Homestar, as Supreme Overlord sings the song aloud in public, in [[the movies]].  So it would seem that the song is public, as is his Different Helmet, which he wears while he sings it.  It is possible, of course, that Homestar was actually '''breaching''' the secrecy of the group by singing its songs and wearing his helmet in public, but at present, there are insufficient data to know.
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There is a secret handshake, which does not require the presence of [[Lack of Visible Arms|visible arms or hands]].
==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 10:48, 28 June 2007

Brother of Town and Supreme Overlord Homestar Runner demonstrating the secret handshake.

The Broternal Order of Different Helmets (BODH) is a secret society headed by Homestar Runner, though Strong Bad attempts to gain control of the group at least once a week. Each of the members wears a different helmet, and the organization holds meetings in The Bar. Bubs, as the treasurer, invents new ways to misappropriate funds. Their activities include a "Frothy, Shaky Chant" and secret handshakes.

Contents

Structure & Administration

There are only two known officers of the BODH, the Supreme Overlord (currently Homestar Runner), and the Treasurer (currently Bubs). Also, minutes are taken during meetings.

The Order is run by majority rule.

The Broternal Order of Different Helmets, appears to be exclusive to male characters.

History & Traditions

The members wear different helmets to meetings and sing "Ever and More!"

There is a secret handshake, which does not require the presence of visible arms or hands.

Members

Supreme Overlord Homestar Runner
(Horned helmet)
Strong Bad
(Miner helmet)
Strong Mad
(Football helmet)
Strong Sad
(Astronaut helmet)
The Cheat
(English bobby helmet)
Treasurer Bubs
(Fireman helmet)
Coach Z
(Barbute)
The King of Town
(German Pickelhaube)
The Poopsmith
(Judge Dredd helmet)
Pom Pom
(Samurai helmet)

Fun Facts

  • Strong Sad wore the same helmet in senior prom, where he wore a spaceman costume to the "Entrapment All Up On The Moon" dance.
  • Homestar Runner sang the official chant of the Order in the movies, while wearing his helmet.
  • The King of Town's helmet is very similar to the helmet of The Kaiser, the King of Town's Old-Timey counterpart.

Appearances

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