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| [[Image:KingofTown_QuakerOats.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Quaker Oats (Larry)]] || [[The King of Town]] || Quaker Oats || Quaker is an American food company that produces many different products, but is perhaps best known for its oat-based cereals. The costume The King of Town is wearing is a combination; he is wearing the clothing that the company mascot, a Quaker man nicknamed "Larry" by company executives [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/quaker-oats-man_n_1389414], and his physical appearance resembles that of actor [[Wikipedia:Wilford Brimley|Wilford Brimley]], who appeared in a series of commercials during the late 1980s and early 1990s touting the benefits of Quaker's oatmeal.|| [[Wikipedia:Quaker Oats Company|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:KingofTown_QuakerOats.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Quaker Oats (Larry)]] || [[The King of Town]] || Quaker Oats || Quaker is an American food company that produces many different products, but is perhaps best known for its line of cereals, particularly its brand of oatmeal. The costume The King of Town is wearing is more accurately two costumes in one. His clothing is the same worn by the company's mascot, which resembles the way a member of the Quakers might have dressed in olden times. His physical appearance, specifically his bushy moustache, resembles that of actor and former Quaker spokesperson [[Wikipedia:Wilford Brimley|Wilford Brimley]], who appeared in a series of television commercials in the late 1980s and early 1990s touting the health benefits of Quaker's oatmeal.|| [[Wikipedia:Quaker Oats Company|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:CoachZ_DMC.PNG|150px|Coach Z As DMC]] || [[Coach Z]] || DMC ||Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is a rapper who was a part of pioneering hip hop group [[Run-DMC]]. When talking about Coach Z's costume, characters mentions three songs performed by the group: "{{w|It's Tricky}}", "{{w|King of Rock (song)|King of Rock}}", and "{{w|Walk This Way#Run-DMC/Aerosmith version|Walk This Way}}".
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| [[Image:CoachZ_DMC.PNG|150px|Coach Z As DMC]] || [[Coach Z]] || DMC ||Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is a rapper who was a part of pioneering hip hop group [[Run-DMC]]. The group also consisted of rapper Joseph Simmons, known as Run, and disc hockey Jason Mizell, known as Jam Master J. Coach Z is dressed in one of the group's trademark outfits, which consisted of a black fedora, a black tracksuit, gold chains, and Adidas sneakers with the laces removed.  
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| [[Image:Strongbad_DrCrygor.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Dr. Crygor]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Dr. Crygor ||Dr. Crygor is a cyborg who features in [[Nintendo]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:WarioWare|WarioWare]]'' series, a ''[[Mario]]'' spinoff. Debuting in ''[[Wikipedia:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' (the game Strong Bad's specific costume also originates from), Dr. Crygor is a mad scientist who is employed by WarioWare, Inc., typically hosting one of the games' themed microgame courses.|| {{p|l=https://www.mariowiki.com/Dr._Crygor Super Mario Wiki Article}}
| [[Image:Strongbad_DrCrygor.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Dr. Crygor]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Dr. Crygor ||Dr. Crygor is a cyborg who features in [[Nintendo]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:WarioWare|WarioWare]]'' series, a ''[[Mario]]'' spinoff. Debuting in ''[[Wikipedia:WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!|WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' (the game Strong Bad's specific costume also originates from), Dr. Crygor is a mad scientist who is employed by WarioWare, Inc., typically hosting one of the games' themed microgame courses.|| {{p|l=https://www.mariowiki.com/Dr._Crygor Super Mario Wiki Article}}
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| [[Image:Strongmad Operation.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As Operation]] || [[Strong Mad]] || Operation Guy ||Strong Mad is dressed as "Cavity Sam", the mascot for the board game ''Operation''. The object of the game is to remove various objects from within Sam's body, as illustrated in Strong Mad's costume. If the player touches the edges of Sam's Cavities, his nose will light up and buzz, which Strong Bad demonstrates in the toon. || [[Wikipedia:Operation (game)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Strongmad Operation.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As Operation]] || [[Strong Mad]] || Operation Guy ||Strong Mad is dressed as "Cavity Sam", the mascot for the board game ''Operation''. The object of the game is to remove various objects from within Sam's body, as illustrated in Strong Mad's costume, without touching the outer edges of the area where the object is, which will cause Sam's nose to light up.|| [[Wikipedia:Operation (game)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:TheCheat_RiffRaff.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Riff-Raff]] || [[The Cheat]] || Riff-Raff ||Riff-Raff is a cartoon character who was a central character on the 1984 cartoon series ''[[Wikipedia:Heathcliff (1984 TV series)|Heathcliff]]''. Riff-Raff was the leader of the Catillac Cats, a group of junkyard cats whose adventures were titled ''Cats and Co.'' and aired as the second half of each episode. || [[Wikipedia:The Catillac Cats|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:TheCheat_RiffRaff.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Riff-Raff]] || [[The Cheat]] || Riff-Raff ||Riff-Raff is a character from the comic strip ''[[Wikipedia:Heathcliff (comic)|Heathcliff]]'' who first appeared in 1984. Riff-Rafd was introduced as the leader of The Catillac Cats, a junkyard gang of cats who were the central characters of ''Cats and Co.'', a cartoon which aired as part of the 1984 [[Wikipedia:Heathcliff (1984 television series)|animated adaptation]] of the ''Heathcliff'' comic. The series ended in 1985, but Riff-Raff would eventually return for two appearances in the comic strip with the most recent being in 2018.|| [[Wikipedia:The Catillac Cats|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:PomPom_Timer.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Timer]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Timer ||Timer is a cartoon character created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and voiced by Lennie Weinrib that was the star of ''Time for Timer'', a series of seven animated public service announcements for children created for the American Broadcasting Company during the 1970s. Airing from 1975 until 1992, the segments featured Timer teaching children about making healthy decisions. Among the most remembered of these is "[[YouTube:4xRv9ZQOCPo|I Hanker Fer a Hunk O Cheese]]", from which Pom Pom’s costume is taken.|| [[Wikipedia:Time for Timer|Wikipedia Article]]
| [[Image:PomPom_Timer.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Timer]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Timer ||Timer is a cartoon character created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and voiced by Lennie Weinrib that was the star of ''Time for Timer'', a series of seven animated public service announcements for children created for the American Broadcasting Company during the 1970s. Airing from 1975 until 1992, the segments featured Timer teaching children about making healthy decisions. Among the most remembered of these is "[[YouTube:4xRv9ZQOCPo|I Hanker Fer a Hunk O Cheese]]", from which Pom Pom’s costume is taken.|| [[Wikipedia:Time for Timer|Wikipedia Article]]

Revision as of 02:03, 25 October 2022

Costumes that the characters wore in 2022 Costume Pack Now Available, Halloween 2022.

Image Character Costume Explanation External Links
The King of Town As Quaker Oats (Larry) The King of Town Quaker Oats Quaker is an American food company that produces many different products, but is perhaps best known for its line of cereals, particularly its brand of oatmeal. The costume The King of Town is wearing is more accurately two costumes in one. His clothing is the same worn by the company's mascot, which resembles the way a member of the Quakers might have dressed in olden times. His physical appearance, specifically his bushy moustache, resembles that of actor and former Quaker spokesperson Wilford Brimley, who appeared in a series of television commercials in the late 1980s and early 1990s touting the health benefits of Quaker's oatmeal. Wikipedia Article
Coach Z As DMC Coach Z DMC Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is a rapper who was a part of pioneering hip hop group Run-DMC. The group also consisted of rapper Joseph Simmons, known as Run, and disc hockey Jason Mizell, known as Jam Master J. Coach Z is dressed in one of the group's trademark outfits, which consisted of a black fedora, a black tracksuit, gold chains, and Adidas sneakers with the laces removed. Wikipedia Article
Bubs As Office Space Bubs Office Space Office Space is a Mike Judge-helmed film released in 1999 satirizing workplace culture. Bubs is dressed as the sticky note-covered man seen on the movie poster, who does not actually appear in the movie. Wikipedia Article
Homestar Runner As The Black Knight Homestar Runner Black Knight The Black Knight is a character featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, played by John Cleese. He is a skilled swordsman who staunchly refuses to concede even after being dismembered, famously declaring having his arms severed off as "just a flesh wound". Wikipedia Article
Strong Bad As Dr. Crygor Strong Bad Dr. Crygor Dr. Crygor is a cyborg who features in Nintendo's WarioWare series, a Mario spinoff. Debuting in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (the game Strong Bad's specific costume also originates from), Dr. Crygor is a mad scientist who is employed by WarioWare, Inc., typically hosting one of the games' themed microgame courses. Super Mario Wiki Article
Strong Mad As Operation Strong Mad Operation Guy Strong Mad is dressed as "Cavity Sam", the mascot for the board game Operation. The object of the game is to remove various objects from within Sam's body, as illustrated in Strong Mad's costume, without touching the outer edges of the area where the object is, which will cause Sam's nose to light up. Wikipedia Article
The Cheat As Riff-Raff The Cheat Riff-Raff Riff-Raff is a character from the comic strip Heathcliff who first appeared in 1984. Riff-Rafd was introduced as the leader of The Catillac Cats, a junkyard gang of cats who were the central characters of Cats and Co., a cartoon which aired as part of the 1984 animated adaptation of the Heathcliff comic. The series ended in 1985, but Riff-Raff would eventually return for two appearances in the comic strip with the most recent being in 2018. Wikipedia Article
Pom Pom As Timer Pom Pom Timer Timer is a cartoon character created by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and voiced by Lennie Weinrib that was the star of Time for Timer, a series of seven animated public service announcements for children created for the American Broadcasting Company during the 1970s. Airing from 1975 until 1992, the segments featured Timer teaching children about making healthy decisions. Among the most remembered of these is "I Hanker Fer a Hunk O Cheese", from which Pom Pom’s costume is taken. Wikipedia Article
Marzipan As John Lennon Marzipan John Lennon John Lennon was a musician best known for his career with The Beatles, but also having a substantial solo career before his assassination in 1980. Marzipan is specifically dressed as his appearance in the film Yellow Submarine (voiced by John Clive), a critically-acclaimed animated film featuring the Beatles. Wikipedia Article
Strong Sad As Guillermo de la Cruz Strong Sad Guillermo Guillermo de la Cruz is vampire Nandor the Relentless's familiar in the What We Do in the Shadows television series, played by Harvey Guillén. Wikipedia Article
The Poopsmith As Rinzler The Poopsmith Rinzler Rinzler is a villain from the 2010 Disney film TRON: Legacy. After the events of the 1982 original, the heroic program Tron was corrupted by Kevin Flynn's doppelganger, CLU, turning him into his servant, now named Rinzler. Wikipedia Article
Homsar As A Light in the Attic Homsar A Light in the Attic A Light in the Attic is a 1981 book of children's poems by writer/humorist Shel Silverstein. One of Silverstein's best selling books, Homsar is dressed as the cover illustration, depicting a person with a roof for a scalp. Wikipedia Article