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  image= [[Image:limozeen.jpg|230px|"WE'RE FROM THE BAND LIMOZEEN!"]] |
  image= [[Image:limozeen.jpg|230px|"WE'RE FROM THE BAND LIMOZEEN!"]] |
  origin= [[Wikipedia: Staten Island| Staten Island, NY]] |
  origin= [[Wikipedia: Staten Island| Staten Island, NY]] |
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  genre=[[Wikipedia:Hair Metal|Hair Metal]] |
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  genre={{w|Glam metal}} |
  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)]] |
  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)]] |
  backup= N/A |
  backup= N/A |
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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) ([[Wikipedia: 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]] (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) |
  producer=[[Teeg Dougland]] |
  producer=[[Teeg Dougland]] |
  label=[[Cheap as Free]] Records
  label=[[Cheap as Free]] Records
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'''Limozeen''' is a [[Wikipedia:hair metal|hair metal]] band that [[Strong Bad]] admires; he even has an autographed picture of the members. There was a cartoon based on the band that was set in [[outer space]], entitled ''[[Limozeen: "But they're in space!"]]''. However, its cancellation was announced ''during'' the pilot episode by [[Teeg Dougland]], the band's producer. They even have their own [[Limozeen Coloring Book|coloring book]], which was published for the 1989 Limozeen "Ladies, We're Staying in Room 302 at the Ramada" Tour. Limozeen has made some strange albums, including one called ''Feed the Childrens'', though it could just be a single. Strong Bad featured one of the songs on this album as number two in his [[bottom 10]] because the lyrics mainly consisted of "la la's", "na na's", and "doot do's".
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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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The members of Limozeen are played by [[The Brothers Chaps]] and their friends while wearing outrageous [[wikipedia:1980s#Trends and Fashions|'80s-style]] blonde wigs and clothing. In some cases, the same person plays all the members of the band. In the [[Limozeen Thanksgiving E-Cards]], four different people played the members of Limozeen. In the email [[flashback]], [[Matt Chapman]] is everybody in Limozeen, while in [[monster truck]], all the members are played by [[Donnie Chapman]].
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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.
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In 2007, Limozeen received "mainstream" exposure with the inclusion of their song "[[Because, It's Midnite]]" on the ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s|Rocks the 80s]]'' edition of the ''[[Guitar Hero]]'' video game franchise. This is the second time that a song from the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work has appeared in a Guitar Hero title, the first being Strong Bad's "[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]" as an unlockable bonus in ''[[Wikipedia:Guitar Hero II|Guitar Hero II]]''.
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==History==
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==Name==
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"Limozeen" was [[Bands from band names|among the band names]] suggested 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, designed to be reminiscent of [[AC/DC|ACϟDC]] with a similar font and central lightning bolt. However, this iteration played soft acoustic guitar (reminiscent of what would become [[The Kinda Long-Haired Band]]). The email [[monster truck]] was the first true appearance of the band: represented by four images of [[Donnie Chapman]] dressed as {{w|Vince Neil}} on Halloween [[1987]], the band members were given names and their music (a snippet of "Because, It's Midnight") was now metal. In the email [[flashback]], [[Matt Chapman]] portrayed all four 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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Their name was born from the email [[band names]] and their logo is reminiscent of [[AC/DC]]'s, having a similar font and lightning bolt in the center. The band consists of four blonde men with rhyming names (with their black-haired cousins Harry and Terry from {{w|Long Island}} occasionally contributing rhythm guitar and keyboard, respectively). It is unclear if they are brothers, or if they are named [[Ramones]]-style.
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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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The last name ''Palaroncini'' evokes an {{w|Italian Americans|Italian heritage}}, although it is not an actual Italian 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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In 2007, "Because, It's Midnite" was included in the 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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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]].
==Members==
==Members==
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The members of Limozeen all share rhyming first names 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.
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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.
[[File:SB Limozeen Cutout.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad with a cardboard cutout of Limozeen: (L-R) Perry, Larry, Gary, Mary]]
[[File:SB Limozeen Cutout.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad with a cardboard cutout of Limozeen: (L-R) Perry, Larry, Gary, Mary]]
The main band is made up of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by [[Matt Chapman]].
The main band is made up of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by [[Matt Chapman]].
* [[Larry Palaroncini]] (Vocals)
* [[Larry Palaroncini]] (Vocals)
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**Portrayed by [[Donnie Chapman]] ([[monster truck]]) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
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**Portrayed by Donnie Chapman (monster truck) and Matt Chapman (all other appearances)
**In live performances, Larry is portrayed by Matt Chapman.
**In live performances, Larry is portrayed by Matt Chapman.
* [[Gary Palaroncini]] (Lead guitar)
* [[Gary Palaroncini]] (Lead guitar)
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* [[Terry Palaroncini]] (Keyboards)
* [[Terry Palaroncini]] (Keyboards)
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Bencuya]]
**Portrayed by [[Y-O-U|Mark Bencuya]]
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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-->.
==Songs==
==Songs==
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*Email [[4 branches]]
*Email [[4 branches]]
*Email [[concert]] (Larry and Mary only)
*Email [[concert]] (Larry and Mary only)
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*[[Limozeen vs. Sloshy]]
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*[[Limozeen vs. sloshy]]
*[[Limozeen Live! (practice)]]
*[[Limozeen Live! (practice)]]
*[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008]]
*[[Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008]]
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131212035509/https://myspace.com/limozeen0 Archive of Myspace Page]
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* [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 that spoofs the glam metal movement popular in the 1980s. The band is relatively popular in Free Country, USA, scheduling 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.

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

History

"Limozeen" was among the band names suggested 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, designed to be reminiscent of ACϟDC with a similar font and central lightning bolt. However, this iteration played soft acoustic guitar (reminiscent of what would become The Kinda Long-Haired Band). The email monster truck was the first true appearance of the band: represented by four images of Donnie Chapman dressed as Vince Neil on Halloween 1987, the band members were given names and their music (a snippet of "Because, It's Midnight") was now metal. In the email flashback, Matt Chapman portrayed all four members of the band; he continues to voice all four in toons and plays Larry in live action video and performances.

The band attempted to expand into other markets (similar to extensive merchandising by the band Kiss), albeit with limited success. A 1987 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.

In 2007, "Because, It's Midnite" was included in the 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 to not actually be released or popularized in the 1980s.

Limozeen is broadly a parody of the glam metal genre (similar to fictional group Spinal Tap), spoofing bands such as Mötley Crüe or 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 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 multiple reunion tours or planning sequels to former hits.

Members

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.

Strong Bad with a cardboard cutout of Limozeen: (L-R) Perry, Larry, Gary, Mary

The main band is made up of four members. In toons, they are typically all voiced by Matt Chapman.

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.

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.

Songs

Covers and Collaborations

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)

Tours

Fictional

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.

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
Fun Facts

2007 Tour b/w sloshy

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.

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.

Complete Filmography

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)

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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