Transformers
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* [[Cheat Commandos]] — | * [[Cheat Commandos]] — | ||
** [[Crackotage]] speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters [[Wikipedia:Blaster (Transformers)|Blaster]] and [[Wikipedia:Wheelie|Wheelie]]. | ** [[Crackotage]] speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters [[Wikipedia:Blaster (Transformers)|Blaster]] and [[Wikipedia:Wheelie|Wheelie]]. | ||
| - | ** [[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly | + | ** [[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wreck-Gar_(G1) Wreck-Gar]. |
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* [[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a Semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]], Blaster, and [[Wikipedia:Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]. | * [[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a Semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]], Blaster, and [[Wikipedia:Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]]. | ||
| + | * [[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]] — After having his eyes removed, [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Homestar Runner]] tells [[Mike Chapman]] that he needs the [[Wikipedia:Autobot|Autobot]] Matrix. | ||
* Email [[portrait]] — The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformer's head on its top. | * Email [[portrait]] — The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformer's head on its top. | ||
| - | ** The Cheat would later repeat this | + | ** The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]]. |
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Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center> | Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center> | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 9 June 2019
Transformers are frequently referenced in the Homestar Runner body of work. Various characters will often parody the toys, and the Cheat Commandos show has numerous similarities to the cartoon.
Appearances
- Cheat Commandos —
- Crackotage speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters Blaster and Wheelie.
- Fightgar has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named Wreck-Gar.
- The Cheatar — Strong Bad imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about The Cheat turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a Semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to Optimus Prime, Blaster, and Soundwave.
- Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005 — After having his eyes removed, Puppet Homestar Runner tells Mike Chapman that he needs the Autobot Matrix.
- Email portrait — The Cheat vandalizes Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformer's head on its top.
- The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of strongbad_email.exe Disc Five.
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