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Coach Z

Baldem1990 — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:04:29 GMT

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{{Infobox Main Character|img=Very Newest Coach Z.PNG|imgalt=He has more than two problems.|domicile=Locker Room|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]|debut=Where My Hat Is At?|3Dimg=CoachZ3D.png|3Dalt="Hey, watch where y'er pointin' that 3D!"}}

'''Coach Z''' is the "{{w|Coach (sport)|coach}}" of the residents of [[Free Country, USA]], though it is unclear exactly which sports he coaches. While occasionally tiresome, and burdened with "more than two" socially awkward problems, he is always ready to offer encouragement and is rarely critical of anyone.

==Characterization==
Coach Z can often be found at the [[gymnasium]] or [[race track]] (indeed, he seems to live in the accompanying [[locker room]]), providing vague coaching or similar involvement with various athletics. When giving advice, he tends to start with the phrase "You can't just rush into the score zone", which has lost its meaning through time. In addition to working as a coach, Coach Z works with [[Homestar Runner]] and [[Bubs]] as the apparent [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|local law enforcement]] in [[Free Country, USA]]. Coach Z is also the janitor at [[the office]] where Homestar and [[Strong Bad]] work. He is paid on hourly wage and is clearly jealous that Strong Bad is paid on salary. He has also spent time [[Blubb-O's Commercial|dressed as the Blubb-O's Drive-Thru Whale]] mascot. Coach Z owns four [[Wikipedia:Tony Award|Tony awards]], suggesting that he may have a background in theater. Despite his numerous jobs, Coach Z has trouble managing his money, causing his electricity to be shut off each year.

Coach Z is a fan of [[hip hop]] and rap music, particularly the {{w|Wu-Tang Clan}}. He fancies himself a rapper as well: he released the single "[[These Peoples Try to Fade Me]]", which appeared on [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]; his solo album "The Z Is All Up Ins", featuring the smash hit "[[New Boots|Hip Hop Dance]]"; and his own rap song, "[[Rap Song]]" (featuring [[Peacey P]] and [[Tenerence Love]]). Although his usual rapping prowess consists mainly of "count[ing] to two over and over again", as explained in [[nightlife]], he once had a very successful career during his days in the [[Two-O Duo]]. More recent works such as "[[Loading Screens]]" and "[[Fish Eye Lens]]" may indicate that his rap skills are starting to improve.

[[File:Sketchbook 07-23-2009.png|thumb|Over the hill?]]
Coach Z's [[Ages of Characters|age]] is somewhat ambiguous, though he typically is portrayed as older than characters like Strong Bad and Homestar: he appears to be grown up when Strong Bad was a kid in the email [[stand-up]] as well as appearing as an adult in 1974 in the 'toon [[Decemberween short shorts]]; in [[caffeine]], Strong Sad's slaps provoke him to cry out "I'm just an old man!"; in [[slumber party]], Strong Bad refers to him, [[Bubs]], and [[The King of Town]] as "older kids"; and while narrating an interaction between Coach Z and Bubs in [[narrator]], Strong Bad labels them both as "weird old men".

Coach Z and [[Bubs]] [[Bubs and Coach Z's Relationship|had a falling out]] at one point, as [[Fall Float Parade]] shows us; Bubs makes a "Coach Z, you jerk!" float for the parade, and Coach Z retaliates by saying "Serves him right, then" when [[Strong Mad]] steals [[Bubs Concession Stand|his concession stand]]. In the email [[narrator]], it was shown that they had made-up and returned to having boring conversations about [[Bubs's napkins]]. However, in [[Most In The Graveyard]], when it is implied that Coach Z fancies Bubs' sister, Bubs beats him up. In the same toon, it is also revealed that Coach Z and Bubs may actually be very distant cousins, although Bubs finds this hard to believe.

==="More than two problems"===
{{seemain|Coach Z's Problems}}
[[Image:Coach z butt.PNG|thumb|An unshaven Coach Z talking about his butt.]]
As Coach Z himself is not afraid to admit, he's got [[Who Said What Now?|more than two problems]]. Despite being a coach, he doesn't know what a basketball is, as indicated in [[secret recipes]]. It has been strongly implied that he has a crush on [[Marzipan]], and he has occasionally made inappropriate comments about her; [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0#Message 6|one occasion]] [[Marzipan's Answering Machine|on her answering machine]] when he was drunk, and another during the commercial break of the 4Tst annual [[Fall Float Parade]]. In [[diorama]], Coach Z even refers to Marzipan as his "gorgeous girlfriend". Coach Z also seems to have mental and gender confusion problems, as evidenced by the time he spent "talking to his parents" on a [[disconnected telephone]], and claiming to be a mother in [[garage sale]]. He has even stated on [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 8.0|one occasion]] that he sometimes "forgets what's real, and what's just in [his] head". He has an apparent fixation with butts, and he seems to have a habit of [[butt-patting]]. He also has a slight obsession with ointments and body creams, like using 'Blue Star Ointment' to scare people in [[Halloween Fairstival]]. Many characters see him as a nuisance. Even Homestar treated Coach Z with contempt in [[Decemberween Short Shorts]], quickly refusing to allow Coach Z to come to his house for [[Decemberween]].

===Accent===
{{seemain|Coach Z's Accent}}
Coach Z has great difficulty pronouncing certain words, such as "job" (as shown in the "[[A Jorb Well Done]]" cartoon); the most commonly mispronounced sounds are long e (e.g. The Cheat/"The Chort") and the short o (job/"jaerb"), which both come out as an "or" or "aer".

Occasionally, toons will imply that Coach Z is either deliberately playing up or entirely faking this manner of speech.

==Character Design and Conception==
{{seealso|Coach Z Evolution}}
[[Image:oldcoach.PNG|thumb|150px|"The 74s was the prime of my datin' year!"]]
''From [[UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003|a 2003 interview with ''UMFM'']]:''
<blockquote>'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' [Coach Z's accent] came from a depressing Midwesterner voice that me and some friends would do in college. 
'''KEVIN SCOTT:''' With rapper lingo thrown in for good measure. 
'''MATT:''' We thought that was the funniest part: here's this guy that's just this very white bread, blue-collar sounding dude {{-}} but he's down with old school hip hop, and up on the latest in hip hop.</blockquote>

Coach Z's name is derived from a nickname given to [[Craig Zobel]] {{--}} though Zobel was not particularly into sports, [[Giant Magazine Interview|college friend Bill Kramer called him "Coach Z"]]. Around the same time, [[Mike Chapman]] was writing the book ''[[Where My Hat Is At?]]'' and needed a coach character. With Zobel's nickname in mind, the character was dubbed "Coach ''Zee''", though his name was simplified to "Z" after this initial appearance.

The character's distinctive voice is derived from many regional American accents {{--}} most prominently {{w|North-Central American English|Upper Midwestern}}, {{w|Midland American English|Midland}}, and {{w|Eastern New England English|Eastern New England}} {{--}} and further exaggerated for comedic effect. Inspiration comes from both [[Indiana]] relatives and a funny voice [[Matt Chapman]] would use.

===Appearance===
Coach Z wears a purple baseball cap with a blue bill. His head is a white sphere with light gray circles for eyes. Coach Z [[Lack of Visible Body Parts#Coach Z's Face|lacks a visible nose and mouth]], but is able to talk, eat, and spit with ease. He wears a large, gold "Z" medallion on his torso. His body is a bright green color, which is ambiguously either his skin or a body suit. His [[shapeshifter|sweatpants waistband]], [[Fish Eye Lens|"mittens"]], and [[Fan Costumes 2017|removing a skin-tight suit]] have been mentioned; alternatively, he has been shown to wear [[underlings|a bathing suit]] or [[Costume Commercial|a Halloween costume]] over the green. He has long arms and large feet, but very short legs.

{{Character Video Transcript}}

==Discography==
[[File:sbemail128.png|thumb|"I'm about to have a dope rhyme attack!"]]
*"[[These Peoples Try To Fade Me]]" (2003)
*"[[New Boots|Hip Hop Dance]]" (2004)
*"[[Rap Song]]" featuring [[Peacey P]] and [[Tenerence Love]] (2007)
*"[[being mean|Coach Z Gets Noice]]" (2008)
*"[[Loading Screens]]" feat. [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] (2009)
*"[[Fish Eye Lens]]" (2014)
*"[[The Wraparound]]" (2019)

===As a member of Two-O Duo===
[[Image:BandTwo-ODuo.png|thumb|"One, two, one-one two."]]
*"Lets's TP The Stick"
*"Throwing Rocks Through Ol' Man Marzipan's Windows"
*"Stealin' Stuff From My Own Dang Store"
*"Kick the Chort"

===Features===
*"[[Strong Badia the Free|Downright Homey]]" by Peacey P (feat. The Traitorous Coach Z)

== Fun Facts ==
[[Image:torn_rubdominal_scrimmage.PNG|thumb|The emblem's a bone?]]

*According to the [[Old Characters Page]], Coach Z wasn't much of a coach at the time, and he just added the title because it sounded "cooler than just Z". He has been seen coaching on numerous occasions since then, though his talent at it is still dubious at best.
*According to [[trading cards]], Coach Z gave 23 [[Butt-Patting|butt pats]] in 1984 (22 to Homestar, 1 to himself).
*Strong Bad referred to Coach Z as "Green Bubs" in the email [[road trip]].
*In [[Date Nite]] he is shown without his hat and wearing hair curlers, despite a lack of visible hair.
*On Coach Z's emblem, the darker blue shine streak under the gold Z makes a rotated Z formation. In one earlier design, the shine's Z is also backwards.
*Though not very expressive usually, later toons gave Coach Z an "angry eyes" expression (seen in [[Kick-A-Ball]] and [[hremail 3184]]).

<gallery>
Image:coachzs Z.png|Coach Z's emblem
Image:ZsNewMedallion.png|His emblem, squished / skewed / turned all around (from [[redesign]])
Image:Coach Z- no hat.PNG|A rare hatless appearance
</gallery>

== Relationships ==
:''Main article: [[Character Relationships]]''
*[[Bubs and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Bad and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Sad and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Coach Z and The Cheat's Relationship]]
*[[Coach Z and Pom Pom's Relationship]]

== Variations ==
[[File:ZSabre.png|thumb|"You simpleton!"]]
*[[Fort Wayne Locomotive]] ([[Old-Timey]])
*[[Z Sabre]] ([[20X6]])
*[[Renaldo]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[Zubs and Coach B|Coach B or Zubs]]
*[[Coach Zed]]
*[[Strong Badman Characters#Damp Towel Man|Damp Towel Man]]
*[[Zoach C]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])
*[[Yonder Website Character Variations#Character 3|Character 3]] ([[Characters from Yonder Website|Yonder Website]])

=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===
In each Homestar Runner Halloween special, Coach Z has dressed up as something rap or [[hip-hop]]-related, or in the case of Theo Huxtable and Malcolm, something he ''believes'' to be hip-hop related. Strong Bad has questioned how much Coach Z actually knows about these artists.

*{{w|Flavor Flav}} (of {{w|Public Enemy}}) in [[Homestarloween Party]]
*{{w|Shock G|Humpty Hump}} (of {{w|Digital Underground}}) in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
*{{w|Christopher Reid (rapper)|Kid}} (of {{w|Kid 'n Play}}) in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]
*{{w|Kool Moe Dee}} (of The {{w|Treacherous Three}}) in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]
*{{w|Tupac Shakur|Tupac}} in [[Halloween Fairstival]]
*{{w|Theodore Huxtable|Theo Huxtable}} (from ''[[Bill Cosby|The Cosby Show]]'') in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
*{{w|Queen Latifah}} in [[Happy Hallow-day]]
*{{w|So So Def Recordings}} Logo in [[Jibblies 2]]
*{{w|Lance Robertson|DJ Lance Rock}} (from ''{{w|Yo Gabba Gabba}}'') in [[Most in the Graveyard]]
*{{w|MC Skat Kat}} in [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
*{{w|Loose leaf|Notebook paper}} ("The Rapping Paper") in [[Which Ween Costumes?]]
*[[A Tribe Called Quest]] (album cover mascot) in [[I Killed Pom Pom]]
*{{w|André 3000}} (of [[Outkast]]) in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]]
*{{w|Kwamé}} in [[Later That Night...]]
*{{w|PaRappa the Rapper}} in [[Haunted Photo Booth]]
*{{w|Missy Elliott}} (as her head, with Pom Pom as {{w|The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)|her inflatable suit}}) in [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]]
*{{w|DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince|The Fresh Prince}}'s Mom in [[The Homestar Runner Enters The Spooky Woods]]
*{{w|Del the Funky Homosapien|Del}} (from {{w|Gorillaz}}) in [[Halloween Hijinks]]
*Malcolm (from ''{{w|The Legend of Kyrandia: Malcolm's Revenge}}'') in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*{{w|Darryl McDaniels|DMC}} (from [[Run-DMC]]) in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
*A [[Beastie Boy]] (from ''{{w|Intergalactic (song)|Intergalactic}}'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]

[[Rejected costumes]] of Coach Z as {{w|The Noid}} and [[Bob & Doug McKenzie|Doug McKenzie]] have been shared; notably, these unused costumes have no connection to hip-hop.

==Quotes of the Week==
{{qotwstart}}
*{{qotw|"What kinda wood ya use there, Strong Bad? Cause y'know I knew a guy up in Paughkeegan who could work wonders with a piece of..."|[[The Luau]] extended take|Mirror:cz_wood.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I think there's a Blubb-O's Li'l Lubber's meal rattlin around up there somewhere."|[[On Break]] outtake|Mirror:cz_lillubbers.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"You don't need no consummate V's to be my bride."|[[Trogday 08]] Easter egg|Mirror:cz_bemybride.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Mmmmm! Drink in that bun!"|[[environment]]|Mirror:cz_drinkin.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Coach Z, R-A-P. Accidentally featuring Peacey P..." ''{entire "Rap Song"}''|[[Rap Song]]|Mirror:rapsong.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I feel like that school child on the first day of Christmas!"|QotW exclusive|Mirror:cz schoolchild.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Oh. I guess I forgort to port. Oh! I guess I forgat to prat! OH! Gorka fa pork!"|[[mini-golf]]|Mirror:cz forgortport.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"You say tomater, I zader madermorts."|[[Fall Float Parade]]|Mirror:cz tomater.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"IT'S DAZZLE-MAZING!!"|[[Happy Fireworks]]|Mirror:cz dazzlemaze.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Once again, [[Biscuit Dough Hands Man]] slips through our fingers!"|[[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]]|Mirror:cz slipthrufingers.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"It was Biscuit Dough Hands Man! I knew it!!"|[[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]]|Mirror:cz bdhman.zip}}
*{{qotw|"My name is Coach Z. Pronounced with an 'oach Z'."|[[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]|Mirror:cz oachz.mp3}}
|}

==See Also==
*[[Coach Z Evolution]]
*[[Coach Z Other Costumes|Other Costumes]]
*[[Nicknames#Coach Z|Nicknames]]
*[[Coach Z Talker]]
*[[Coach Z's 110%]]
*[[Coach Z pukes in dude's toupee]]

== External Links ==
{{nextlinks|vcr-cz|old=vcr_cz|title=Coach Z's character video|noquotes=true}}

{{Characters|Coach Z}}

User:Pentagonanimates

Baldem1990 — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:59 GMT

Baldem1990:

[[File:Example.jpg]]'''it's The Paper's biggest fan here!!'''

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[[File:NewestMarzipan.png|64px|I'M THE ONLY GIRLLLLL]]
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[[File:newestBubs2.png|64px|100 PERCENT ALL ORIGINL]]
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[[File:homsar_evolution_current.png|64px|DAAAAAAAAHHHHH!]]
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User:Pentagonanimates

Baldem1990 — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:40 GMT

Baldem1990:

[[File:Example.jpg]]'''it's The Paper's biggest fan here!!'''

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hello! i am the pentagonanimates!!!!!!
[[File:the_pentagon.png|thumb|The me]]
i make [http://www.youtube.com/@pentagonanimates youtube] videos sometimes i guess
==Random stuff==
[[File:NewerestHomestar.png|64px|WEWCOME TO HOMESTAWWUNNOU DOT NET!!]]
[[File:currentbad.png|64px|HOLLIIE CRAYP!!!!!!!!!!!!]]
[[File:WhereUGoing2 TheCheat.PNG|64px|MMMEHHH!!!]]
[[File:neweststrongmad.png|64px|DID YOU JUST SAY PARAKEEET!?!?!!?]]
[[File:SixthStrongSad.png|64px|EACH DAY WI DIE A LIL MOARRRRRRRR]]
[[File:pompom.PNG|64px|BUBLE]]
[[File:NewestMarzipan.png|64px|I'M THE ONLY GIRLLLLL]]
[[File:Very_Newest_Coach_Z.PNG|64px|GREAT JOREREREEAEREAORAOEOROEROEORROROROROOROROORORB!!]]
[[File:newestBubs2.png|64px|100 PERCENT ALL ORIGINL]]
[[File:kot.PNG|64px|DOOOOO HOO HOO HOO!!]]
[[File:modernpoopsmith.png|64px|fart]]
[[File:homsar_evolution_current.png|64px|DAAAAAAAAHHHHH!]]
[[Media:murder!.ogg]]

User:Joshua

Baldem1990 — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:15:22 GMT

Baldem1990:

<center>'''NOTICE:''' This user is dormant on the Homestar Runner Wiki, but this user is active in the second Fanstuff Wiki.</center>

__NOTOC__<div align="center" style="border: 3px solid #336633; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding: .5em 1em 1em; font-size: 100%; color: #FFF; background-color: #007700">'''Hey there, everypeoples! My name is Joshua and I'm sixteen years old. I love the Homestar Runner website and [[The Cheat|The Cheat]] is my favorite character. I found this site while looking for a [[50K Racewalk|50K Racewalk]] guide on Google and have been contributing to it ever since. I strong suggest you visit the [[HRFWiki:Main Page|Fanstuff Wiki]]. It is awesome, and I'm a sysop there. :)'''</div>

<div align="center" style="border: 3px solid #FF0000; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding: .5em 1em 1em; font-size: 100%; color: #000; background-color: #FF4500">'''Although I spend most of my time on the Fanstuff Wiki, working on projects such as [[HRFWiki:Other Character Email Tampo|Tampo Emails]], I am a heavy contributor here. The following section will show you alphabetically the pages that I have greatly worked on, some more than others. Even the ones I call "Minor Contributions" are large.</div>
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* '''[[Ballad of The Sneak Visuals]]'''
* '''[[King of Town's Castle]]'''
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* '''[[The Li'l Brudder Show]]'''
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* '''[[Characters]]'''
* '''[[Everybody Everybody Poster]]'''
* '''[[Everybody to the Limit Visuals]]'''
* '''[[Homestar Runner#Homestar's eyes|Homestar's Eyes]]'''
* '''"Hurt By" sections of [[Teen Girl Squad]] Charcters'''
* '''[[In Search of the Yello Dello Storyboards]]'''
* '''[[Random Toon]]'''
* '''Renaming 1936 to [[Old-Timey]]'''
* '''[[Secret Pages]]'''
* '''[[Stinkoman 20X6]]'''
* '''[[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender|Strong Bad Email By Name]]'''
* '''[[Strong Sad Evolution]]'''
* '''[[Strumstar Hammer]]'''
* '''[[The Geddup Noise]]'''
* '''[[TV Shows]]'''
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Talk:Marzipan

Baldem1990 — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:17:28 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{featuredarticle}}
==Marzipan's Dad==
What's the source for the fun fact at the bottom? --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]] 21:11, 2 Nov 2004 (MST)

:Just what the fact says - mouse over the H*R logo in the upper left corner of the main page to go to the museum and poke around in there. --[[User:Southpaw018|Southpaw018]] 16:00, 2 Nov 2004 (MST)

::You misunderstand; I was referring to the part that says "The Brothers Chaps have said that this was an idea they had early in the site's development but threw it out, so it is not really a "fact" anymore." --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]] 17:04, 6 Nov 2004 (MST)

:::[http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:l6cz1Fd-5KkJ:www.clubaquatica.net/Interviews/matttranscript_2.htm This interview] has your answer. --[[User:Trogga|Trogga]] 22:36, 10 Mar 2005 (MST)

== And Strong Sad ==

Has anyone else noticed how much better the relationship between Marzipan and Strong Sad has got recently? While before she would often treat him with nothing more than polite contempt, it seems that now they actually generally enjoy each others company, on many occassions spending time exclusively together. Indeed, these days if Marzipan is shown in an exclusive social situation she is more often than not with Strong Sad.

Could it be that the two are, dare I say it, ''friends''?? [[User:194.80.32.12|194.80.32.12]] 19:04, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

== Hot Item ==

Is there a particular way to find out on what days Marzipan will say she and Homestar are a hot item and which days she won't? --[[User:Super Martyo Brother|The snitch 2]] 05:53, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

:It's random, not day related. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 07:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

== Unnamed Girl ==

If [[Unnamed Girl]] is a main character on H*R, why aren't the girls in [[Teen Girl Squad]] also main characters? Should the reference to her in "...the only female main character on the site (excepting the ''Unnamed Girl'' and Marzipan's 20x6 and 1936 counterparts)" be taken out? --[[User:oddtodd|oddtodd]] 16:31, 16 Nov 2004 (MST)

:I beleive the reason for that is that the girls in Teen Girl Squad live in their own universe apart for the H*R world (except for the glitch in [[virus]]). On the other hand the Unnamed Girl interacts with Homestar and Strong Bad in her appearances as if she was part of their world.
:Moreover, I think it should be important to mention that the fact that Marzipan is the only girl, is likely a parody on the Smurfs. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:13, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

The Teen Girl Squad is made and crapfully animated and Voiced by SB.They couldn't have been main characters.That would have been really really dumb. having to mask his own voice every few seconds to voice one of them.(The Ugly One, Whats-her-face,Cheerleader,and So-and-so)--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:14, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007-Zaak

== Marzipan's Hair Color ==

Answering machine 12.2 (newest one) has Marzipan leaving herself a prank call telling herself that her hair is not her natural color. I can't tell if this is 'true' or not... did anybody interpret that as being something that could be added to Marzipan's fact page? --[[User:Meepers|Meepers]] 01:16, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)
:I don't think so - she was just poorly imitating other people (most notably Strong Bad) who have a tendancy to leave her fake messages. --[[User:Jay|''Jay'']] [[User talk:Jay|(Talk)]] 01:17, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)
::Yeah, you're probly Right. Marzipan is just a poor, poor fool. The King of Town does a better Strong Bad than her.And that's a bad, bad Strong bad KOT does.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:03, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007A.K.A Zaak
::I agree with Jay, I don't think it's true either. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 22:00, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
::ok im new here,and im not exactly sure what i'm doing so someone just tell me if i mess up. I have to say that she did probably die her hair, look how it reacted in keep cool. [[User:Inferno mainiac|Inferno mainiac]]???? 29 November, 2006

== Velma Dinkley ==

What? Where the crap did this come from? --[[User:Gafaddict|Gafaddict]] 00:43, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
: It's 100% legit. As my note says there is (or at least was) a secret page that showcased the 2001 Halloween costumes - only some of them (Marzipan as Velma, Coach Z as a Noid, and Pom Pom as The Skipper) were later changed. I have a screenshot on my computer. Want me to load it? --{{User:Jay/sig}} 00:48, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::Very yes. --[[User:Trogga|TROGGA!]] 00:49, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::Very loaded. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 00:53, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
[[Image:HomestarCostumes.PNG|thumb|Your wish = my command]]

::::I'll go with that. --[[User:Gafaddict|Gafaddict]] 01:14, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::::Awesome find! Is this going on the Halloween Costumes page? (I love Coach Z as the Noid!) <tt>[[User:Homestar Coder|Aurora the Homestar Coder]]</tt> 02:25, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::::::I knew about it a LONG time ago, even before I knew about the Wiki (I was CERTAIN it was on the [[Secret Pages]] page but I can't find it there, even in the History.) If you want to break apart the three alternate costumes and include them on [[Halloween Costumes]], be my guest. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 03:00, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::::::After some hunting around, I think [[HR:halloween2.html|this]] might be the page but it's not loading fully (as secret pages tend not to for some reason. Do the linked pages actually get more bandwidth than the unlinked ones?) --{{User:Jay/sig}} 03:33, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::::::::To answer your question: No, probably not. The blank square means that shockwave is trying to access an .SWF that does not exist. You'll get a 404 if you link to it directly. I tried looking at the known mirrors, but they don't have it either. Good Luck! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:34, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

== Legs? ==

Does she have legs or not? Its very hard to tell.. and she said she does
and doesnt but which one??

:Marzipan does not have legs. She even told TBC in the commentary of [[date]]. She said she just pretends she has legs.
:[[User:Homestramy20|Homestramy20]] 1:39 7 july, 2005
She doesn't have legs. But in "Ballad of The Sneak" on Shorts she has Pigtails.It's funny..she gets chased by The Sneak. Check it out sometime.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:05, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007 A.K.A Zaak
Back again.She has legs in Character Develpoment in some area of Homestar Runner.com.They look more like feet.And she had arms.WAY too human-like for Marzi, dont you agree?--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007(Zaak)

In the House That Gave Sucky Treats, there's a hole in the bottom of Marzipan's costume revealing unleglike bellish pink flesh.--[[User:67.161.122.193|67.161.122.193]] 13:37, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

== Her Name ==

Where do you think TBC got the idea to name her [[Marzipan]]? It's a very unusual name, and I have never heard it ever before in my life. Was it just made up or did they name her after somebody?

:[[wikipedia:Marzipan|Marzipan]] -- [[User:tomstiff|tomstiff]] 19:04, 18 Aug 2005 (UTC)
* I saw some of those when I was in Mexico several weeks ago. I didn't know they were real either. I was with someone who wanted to buy them as candies saying they were "little marzipans." They really were in the general shape of her body, so I asked her if she watched H*R and she asked me what that was. It was equally shocking to me that there existed such a thing with the name "Marzipan." [[User:NFITC1|NFITC1]] 18:19, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

its a german treat pronounced motsapon i know cause im german. heimstern look at my profile cause i cant access your my talk page--[[User:Valf|Valf]] 00:03, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

* Marzipan is kind of like iceing, it is made of almonds and you put it on cakes. I'm amazed you guys have never heard of it! Maybe it's a European thing.

* Actually, it is more often used for candy figurines (such as animals or fruits). It's very popular around both Christmas and Easter. Sometimes it's used as a filling for chocolate treats as well. Also, in my region, you pronounce it more like "Mah-tsee-pahn".

== Smurfs ==

There is a minor mistake in the fun facts selection. It says that the only female smurf was Smurfette. Sassette was also a female smurf and was a pretty common character.

Since this comment from a month ago hasn't been addressed, I'll go ahead and make a tentative change noting that Smurfette was not the only female Smurf. Smurfette and Sassette were created by magic (the former by Gargamel, the latter by the younger Smurfs), but my memory can't recall if Nanny Smurf has an origin story or if it was just left unexplained. I'll also make it a bit more ambiguous as to whether Marzipan is the only female in the Homestar universe, while noting she's the only main character who is female. Feel free to clean up or revert my edit, as I'm still a wiki neophyte. [[User:Wiggy|Wiggy]] 16:22, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
:Whatcha tickin' bot; you did a great job of it. '''But'''... Why is this fact there at all? Did TBC ever say anything in an interview or commentary or the like linking her to the Smurfs? (That seems to lurk at the back of my mind.) 'Cause otherwise this is an acute case of [[HRWiki:Glossary#T|TTATOT]]; it's as relevent as observing that [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#"TMNT: The Next Mutation" Series|Venus de Milo]] was the only female Turtle. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 17:03, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
::Feel free to delete; I didn't want to delete something that's been around since [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Marzipan&diff=154305&oldid=154304 October] without any discussion. My neutral rational for keeping is available on my [[User_talk:Wiggy|talk page]] (shoulda read this reply first, but I'm at work and read things out of order ;). Perhaps this fact should be scrapped, let's just hear some opinions on it -[[User:Wiggy|Wiggy]] 19:48, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
Where did the talking about of Freakin' SMURFS on HOMESTAR RUNNER WIKI come from?!Go to Freakin' Smurfs Wiki if ya wanna talk about tht crap.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:08, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007(Zaak)
:Because it was on the article? The question really should be why are the Smurfs on the Wiki in the first place.

== A Crush on Strong Bad? ==

I think that Marzipan has a seceret crush on Strong Bad.
I know in the email marzipan, she said she doesen't, but she's probobly too shy to tell Strong Bad she likes him.
What do you think?
[[User:Cheddarlebbon|Cheddarlebbon]]

:I think that this topic is better suited for the [http://forum.hrwiki.org forum] :) {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 21:06, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Exellent point.She just seems NOT to like him and go out with Homestar Instead to hide it form him.Cause ya know.She's Marzi, and SB is..SB.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:12, 13 February 2006 (UTC)TTYL,Gir007-Zaak
::No, no, and no. NO! {{unsigned|Super Martyo Brother|00:11, 9 August 2006}}

== Vegetarian or vegan? ==

Does anyone know whether Marzipan is only vegetarian, or is she a vegan? Vegan seems more in line with her animal rights activism, but I've only seen references to her being a vegetarian. I started wondering about this after watching [[Strong Bad is in Jail]] - I wondered if her baklava was vegan or not (since honey is not vegan, but not all baklava is made with honey). --[[User:H-ko|H-ko]] 14:59, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Good question.and kinda good self-answer.but if she's a Vegitarian, why did she even ACCEPT the sammich Homestar brought her in "Where's the Cheat?"I'm pretty sure he put meat on that thing.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:10, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007-Zaak

Hey, Gir007, have you ever heard of a ''veggie'' burger? Besides, I'm sure that Marzipan wouldn't even have any meat in her kitchen, so Homestar wouldn't screw up like that.

:Thing is though, it did have mayonnaise on it, if I'm not mistaken. Whether it was made of marshmallows or eggs, it's not vegan.
::Marzy says she's vegan in the [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview]]. --[[User:65.190.149.45|65.190.149.45]] 20:21, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
:::No, she doesn't.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 07:38, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
::::Yes, she does:
<blockquote>'''WONKAVISION:''' What made you go vegan? 

'''MARZIPAN:''' People ‘go’ to the bathroom. You don’t ‘go’ vegan.</blockquote>
--[[User:71.77.25.75|71.77.25.75]] 19:09, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

:::::That proves nothing. She was commenting on the way the narrator asked the question, not affirming the statement. ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 20:41, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

There is also the issue of marshmallows. As a Vegetarian or Vegan Marzipan should avoid foods containing gelatin. I think a note to this point should be put on the character page.

== Marzy's Debut ==
Hey, random question, but does anyone know chronologically the first voiced appearance of Marzipan?
:The first one would probably be [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 1.0]], which was in Autumn 2000. [[Homestarloween Party]] was shortly after that. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

::Hmmm... Couldn't it have been vice-versa? Seems kind of strange that Marzipan may have debuted with an answering machine. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 04:59, 19 March 2006 (UTC)
:::I'm thinkin' vocally. Unless she ''did'' speak in [[She Loves Me!]]...? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::::What about [[Spin 'n Say]]? We don't have a date on that, but I wonder if that came before or after the first Answering Machine. {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 05:30, 2 June 2006 (UTC)
:::::I think it's [[The Reddest Radish]]. I think in the original version of [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] she didn't sound like herself.--[[User:Jnelson09|Jnelson09]] 21:54, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::: Homestar Runner nerd 2 da rescue! Her debut was in [[She Loves Me!]]. It even says so on [[Old Flash Stuff|Old site]]. Check it out! Your friendly helpful wiki editor(or [[Or|edit-OR]]), {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

== Freakish Dancing ==

Can anyone here back me up that in "Replacement" Marzipan dos a really wierd dance in the dance contest part of it? She swings her ponytail around..what the heck kinda dance is that?What is her malfunction?!--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 01:46, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Zaak
:It's really no more dancing than any of the other "dancing" that the rest of the characters do in that email. :) {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 18:54, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
::"I'M STRONG MAD! I'M STRONG MAD!" Funniest dance I've ever seen. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 19:00, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

Strong Sad did some kind of crappy disco thingamajig.Wierd.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 20:40, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

== Marzipan's Protest Signs discussion ==

''This discussion was moved from its original location at '''Marzipan's Protest Signs'''.''
<blockquote>
This article sucks. So does the new, headless Strong Bad stub image. Take it down? {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
:Well, thanks for the positive, encouraging feedback. Marzipan's character is a protesing liberal. She protests. She has on at least 2 occassions made signs for protests. It's a stretch to assume she never will again. This page documents her creation of said signs. And no one involved with changing the 'stub' icon was invoilved with this page, so linking one with another is most unwelcome. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 08:57, 24 March 2006 (UTC) {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 08:57, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
::We need to make a merge template. This article definitely wouldn't suck if it were part of Marzipan's article. I'm gonna create the template right now. {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
:::Could you possibly be any ruder? I don't give a hoot where the page goes, but I think you could be a little less "bite the newbie". {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 07:05, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
::::Hmm. I am astounded by the lack of tact demonstrated by the first and third posts in this thread. I for one think this is a nice little bit of information. It probably would fit on Marzipan's page pretty easily, just like the mispronunciations that are on Coach Z's page. I recommend merging. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 10:09, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
What about that "Vote Whales" poster in [[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]]? I know it isn't a literal protest sign, but it seems to be something connected to this running gag... animal-related politics and such. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 12:25, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
::Good point, I think that until there are more, they should go on her page. If they have her make another it should go on its own article. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:39, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
:::Qermaq, sorry for sounding like a rudea—. It's pretty ironic that I'm the one who's been here for half a year and I'm still a rabid cabal, a n00b and a borderline troll (my Lord, does that sound nerdy). I guess some things never change. Thinking of you as a "newbie" seems pretty ridiculous. Anyway, that's just the way I am, I never mean to offend anyone, I'm just a jerk. Uh, but since when is Marzipan a liberal? I'm totally anti-eating rabbits or anti-any unnecessary killing of animals, and I'm probably gonna be a vegan if I get rich (and start a band with Moby and my brothers called Humane Society), but I'm totally conservative. {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
</blockquote>

A reply to this conversation: Marzipan's nature is pretty much that of a hippie, and hippies are liberal by definition. And a reply to Darth Katana X: "newbie"-ness has nothing to do with how long you've been around - it has much more to do with your attitude and the way you treat other users. If you act like a newbie and you are rude to people (especially when it's unnecessary and uncalled for), you'll get called a newbie/troll/whatever, and treated as such. That's how it works pretty much everywhere. {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 18:39, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

== A blinking goof? ==

I don't know how recent this is, but I've noticed a little issue with Marzipan's eyes when she blinks. I saw this in Weclome Back, and I think I've noticed it in less recent toons. Is this information worth being put somewhere on the wiki, or is it too unnoticeable to matter?

[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/attack_mayo/HomestarRunner/marz_eyes.png Picture]

--Song from the 60's

No its not very noticeable. The eyes seem perfectly fine to me anyways.--{{User:H*bad/sig}} 03:18, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

:I notice a little intrusion into the dark border around the face, but wow, you really need to look for that. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 03:25, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
::Now I see something, but really its more of just the flashes fault, because of it being older flash that <s>your</s> you're looking at.--{{User:H*bad/sig}} 03:28, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

== About the character video ==

How does it work? Is it "Today we are not" on certain days, and "Today we are" on certain other days? I watched it twice just now, and both time I got "today we are not."--[[User:Jnelson09|Jnelson09]] 18:47, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

:Compleatly random. TBC used an invisible roulette wheel. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 04:10, 9 August 2006 (UTC) (And I used a flash bookmarklet, and made her say "Today we are!" and at the end, homestar still said "Yay!")

== Change everything to short hair? ==

Marzipan lost her hair in [[keep cool]], and we saw that she had a ponytail in [[retirement B]], so why don't we use that image?
:As H*R hardly has any continuity, we really can't say that until Marzi actually continues to show up with shorter hair all the time. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:Also see [[Talk:retirement B#Marzipan's Hair?]] for a discussion. Most people think that she just tied back her hair for the act.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:40, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
: Why don't we replace the image on [[Strong Mad]]'s page with him in that loincloth? It's almost certainly a one-time thing. And even if Marzipan's hair really ''was'' short because it was burned away, it'll probably grow back. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 14:47, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
::Just saying that, in fact, it was shown long and like normal again in the next email, [[colouring]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

== The Cheat and Marzipan ==

Is [[The Cheat]]'s crush on Marzipan and his portrayal of her as a The Cheat-lover in [[The Cheat Theme Song]] and [[mile]] worth noting? {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}} 08:52, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
:I'd think so... I think we did mention it on [[Powered by The Cheat]] already... --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::Don't forget [[do over]]. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 09:11, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

== Dirty hippie? ==

Where does Strong Bad describe Marzipan as a "dirty hippie without the dirt"? I know I've seen it before, but I can't remember where. If someone could go ahead and add in one of those superscript things (I don't know how), that'd be great. Thanks! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 15:02, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
:It's on the [[Yearbook Characters Page]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 20:08, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

== Boo! ==

Hmmm... I just watched her video transcript 16 times — 8 where Marzi says they '''are''' going out, 8 when she says they '''aren't'''. Of those times, I could only get H*R to respond with the '''same''' answer twice. Both times, it was a double "Boo"! I couldn't get him to say a double "yay" though. I dunno. Maybe I zoned out or something. If no one else can get the same answer from him, you can fix that last sentence in the "Video Transcript" portion... I'll keep trying though (I could listen to H*'s "Boo" all day! although I'm sick of hearing about those darn chinchillas!: ) ) Sorry for this... {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 21:32, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
:I always wondered how people discovered this in the first place. =3 --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 21:34, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
::Ya, really! I'm glad I'm not the only one wondering that! : ) {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 21:36, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
:::Coming back to this, I decompiled the Flash file and looked at the scripts. A double is not possible. If the first line is "yay", the ending will always be "boo", and vice versa. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 01:14, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

== Species Unknown ==
What is Marzipan? I see her as some type of balloon thing with a face drawn on it. But my friends say she is a Baseball bat wearing a dress. And on a couple of occasions the site refers to Marzipan as a broom but she denies this. So what is Marzipan (I actually dont know what the rest of the characters are but lets just focus on Marzipan.)?

She's an anthropomorphic pink blob. What else? [[User:71.231.56.40|71.231.56.40]] 02:57, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

::...A what? [[User:Name|Name]] 02:03, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
:::A pink blob with distinctly human characteristics. See [[Wikipedia:Anthropomorphism]]. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 02:11, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
::::You people sure know a lot of big words... umm... Thanks... [[User:Name|Name]] 18:33, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
Sorry. My point was, none of the main H*R characters are based on real animals (except Strong Mad, maybe). [[User:71.231.56.40|71.231.56.40]] 00:22, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

== Her cult? ==

Should her cult be mentioned? [[User:68.147.223.143|68.147.223.143]] 23:06, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

:Quote taken from the article: "... taught a "kindergarten" class with Homestar, Strong Mad, and Homsar as her students in coloring." So, it is mentioned, but to be honest, I think we should include something that SAYS it is similar to a cult. In fact, I'll add that now. {{User:Bluebry/sig}} 23:37, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

== Mismatched Reference Numbers ==

Why is it that although there are three references to notes at the bottom of her bio, all three references have the number 1? Is there a probalo with MediaWiki? --[[User:65.78.115.209|65.78.115.209]] 04:07, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
:The problem must be on your end; all number correctly for me. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 04:15, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
::There was an error in {{tl|ref}}, but I fixed it... {{User:Phlip/sig}} 04:16, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

==Anchor Points==
What is the deal of those Anchor points under sources. They do not seen to do that much. {{User:The-homsarrunner/sig}} 21:05, 2008 Jan 17 (UTC)
:They are meant to point back to the reference that was cited. They are part of the normal functionality of the {{tl|ref}} and {{tl|note}} templates. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:36, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

== KOT as Marzipan's Dad??? ==

In the museum, it appears as if the King of Town is Marzipan's dad. I don't know if I'm missing something or if this information has just been left out for whatever reason. Any ideas?
:they dropped that idea a long time ago. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 22:51, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
::(to annony)Yeah, you're missin' some big pieces of the puzzle. Read [[Marzipan#Fun Facts]] for more info. Oh, and next time you come across somethin' that might help us out, be sure to read the articles, just in case we've already found a conclusion. {{User:DevonM/sig}}
:::Let's be easy on the newbies, ok? Most people know nothing about H*R, so let's be very tolerant about those fans who know less than we do. OK? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 23:10, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

== I'm a bell! ==

When has Marzipan actually been mistaken for a bell? I don't remember hearing this. {{User:Homestar-winner/sig}} 02:33, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

== Cat, Dog, Same Room ==

Fun Fact? Despite Marzipan saying that she does not like Cats and Dogs in the same room with each other, she did put both a Cat and a Dog together in the story in the toon Homestarloween Party, whom she names Kitty-Kitty and Chris, respectively.--[[Special:Contributions/63.139.175.45|63.139.175.45]] 08:08, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, and look how that turned out. Now you know.
:: I have a few observations to make about that: A. She said that AFTER [[Homestarloween Party]]. Does ''anyone'' think it might, even partially, be because of that? It's an intresting question and thanks for starting the conversation. B. The cat and the dog were hypothetical, but still, why would she do that? Please tell me what you think. Your fellow awesome contributor, {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}.

== Marzy's first appearance ==

She first appeared in Marshmallow's Last Stand! I know it came before She Loves Me! Marzipan was in the crowd. --[[User:Fangoriously|Fangoriously]] 04:53, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:You're exactly right. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 04:54, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::But why does the Old Flash Stuff menu say that she first appeared in the She Loves Me? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 05:14, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Um, uh, maybe it was a mistake? >_> I think they reworded it so they could cut out this toon from it. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 05:17, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::::How do we know that Marshmallow's Last Stand came before She Loves Me? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 05:48, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Because the [[All Toons]] page lists MLS befor SLM! --[[User:Fangoriously|Fangoriously]] 15:22, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::She wasn't named in MLS. {{User:Ugozima/sig}} 13:51, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

== Random Question ==

Does anyone know how often Marzipan blinks? i noticed in [[helium]] that it's less often than homestar does, but idk either of their times between blinks (or how often any of the characters that blink do, for that matter). {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 21:23, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
: Hey, did you know that Homestar Runner blinks more than any character on the site? Okay, so here's what I suggest: If you have a stopwatch, maybe you can use that! But yeah, I don't know either. Thanks for pointing that out! -{{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

== Can we fix this? ==

Could we fix that problem with the article for the character being with a capital "M" and the sbemail being with a lowecase "m"? Could we make the sbemail's name "Marzipan (Sbemail)"? So that way when you type in "marzipan", it doesn't take you right to the sbemail instead of the character (same thing with Pom Pom). Can we just do that? It'd be easier. {{User:Crab Attack1999/sig}} 22:00, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:no. we have case sensitive titles for that exact reason. it's not a problem at all. how much time does it take to find the shift key on your keyboard?  {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 22:08, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

== Crazy Thought ==

Okay guys, I just had this ''REALLY'' crazy thought [[homophones|hear]], but what if Marzipan's "dress" is actually her body? i just thought of this & it's prolly not true but I think it's worth exploring. I mean, it wouldn't be the first [[thyme]] an H*R Character has inordinate coloring, and Marzipan's body seems to be dress shaped...it's a crazy idea, but what if... From the imagination of {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

:[[File:Marzipan JoeyRamone.PNG|thumb|120px|left|{{#switch:{{#rand:1|3}}|1=Is this a joke? It's not funny.|2=Do you have any real corn?|3=I like to eat 'em without water.}}]]{{clear|left}}Not really worth putting too much thought into. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 05:53, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

== Spinoff of the Homestar Runner series for girls ==

In months, the Brothers Chaps will start a 30th anniversary party for Homestar Runner from 1996 to 2026. However, Marzipan can't stand the weird and strange rude visuals and sounds in [[too cool]], [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold!]], [[Homestar Anniversary Merch]], [[naked Homestar Runner]], the [[Teen Girl Squad]] deaths and transition cards, and more. I will send an email to Marzipan to start her own series. It's called "Marzipan's Sweet Show" and it would contain pastel colors. Her new friends are Mitzi, Stella, Kitty-Kitty, Poochy-Poochy, Rainbow, Cutie Pie, Olympia, Sweetie Cheatie, her sister, Mopey, and Tootsiesugar. However, I would require skill to send an email successfully.

Her website idea: In my March 18 dream, there was a new website called marzipanssweetsite.com, also known as Marzipan's Sweet Show!. There was a notice reading "teen girls click here!" which redirects you to marzipanssweetsite.com. Here, the red/white text "homestarrunner.com" in Bauhaus 93 was replaced by the pink/mint green text "marzipanssweetsite.com" in Cooper Black. Here, the posing Homestar Runner and Strong Bad were replaced by Marzipan (full name: Marzi "Pelly" Lindell) herself doing a cutesy pose (her tounge was sticking out and winking her left eye). The "come on in" banner was replaced by the "~Get inside!~" banner in stitches with pastel colors. Clicking on Marzipan would say a cheery phrase and/or giggle. The bottom copyright notice read "© 2026, Marzipan'sSweetSite.com and HomestarRunner.com. All rights reserved.". (Signed out as Baldem1990)
:Originally I thought this was bordering on Fanstuff, which we don't allow on our wiki. Now it has definitely crossed the line into Fanstuff. These contributions are welcome at the [http://hrfwiki2.miraheze.org/ Fanstuff Wiki], which we are not affiliated with; and which at a quick glance, you seem to be active on; so be sure to keep this kind of stuff over there rather than bringing it over here. Thanks, {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 07:10, 4 July 2026 (UTC)
::I will abandon my original idea. I have sent a mail to The Brothers Chaps by their Store return address. Here's my mail:
It's Baldem1990, as known as Benigno Escamilla 
I am a fan of Homestar Runner since September 2025. I live in Elgin, Illinois. I will send a mail from Elgin, Illinois being the second one since "3 wishes" (it was sent from Judson University). 
Mail for Strong Bad 
Dear Strong Bad!

There has been too much pressure on the website for girls. Marzipan will start her own show titled "Marzipan's Sweet Show". She bought her new smartphone, jeans, shirts, pink floppies, and the Cheery 9090-Pop laptop by Compy. She got bored of her name and extended it to Marzi "Pelly" Lindell. Her new sister's name is Emagelet and she plays Atari games. Also, get this. The Senor Cardgage curse is going to effect you after eight years and Homestar Runner today, not Marzipan.

Yoshifully yours, 
Baldem1990 from Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

Mail for Marzipan

Hello Marzi "Pelly" Lindell by your full name, hippie!

Drink coffee and tea, express disgust on earwigs and centipedes, report and stay away from rude people, show your cuteness off to them, try to catch butterflies, giggle, create your imaginary friends, skip, and twirl around. You have a sister named Emagelet, and she plays Atari games. Now, all cutesy and cheery girls are emailing you. Have fun!

Your first emailer as a boy teenager, 
Baldem1990 from Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

New female character proposal 
Emagelet is an Atari customer and a fan of Atari games. She owns an Atari 2600. She also owns the Realistic 886 computer by Compy. She is vegan, studies warfare, she is semi-energetic, she is a valley girl, she is into the 70s, 80s and 90s, and her full name is Emagelet "Olik" Lindell, sharing her last name with Marzi "Pelly" Lindell. She is an Atari customer, a lover of pixels, and she is vegan. She is semi-energetic, a valley girl, right-handed, and has an addiction to video games. She is also kind and strong. She is well-hearted to her mother Marzipan, and she can hold conservations with her. She also has the ability to flash her eyes like a flashlight. She looks like the same as Marzipan, except she is slightly shorter than her, her eyes are squares in differing sizes, she has eyebrows, a mouth with a smile, a tan skin with little to no pinkness, likes the color black, wears a black shirt with pixel mountains on it, has her red hair flowing down to the gravity with a black hairband, and she has navy jeans. She has a sneaker under her body like Marzipan (instead of a combat boot).

NOTE: 80886 = Intel Pentium 4

Talk:Marzipan

Baldem1990 — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:08:26 GMT

Baldem1990:

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==Marzipan's Dad==
What's the source for the fun fact at the bottom? --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]] 21:11, 2 Nov 2004 (MST)

:Just what the fact says - mouse over the H*R logo in the upper left corner of the main page to go to the museum and poke around in there. --[[User:Southpaw018|Southpaw018]] 16:00, 2 Nov 2004 (MST)

::You misunderstand; I was referring to the part that says "The Brothers Chaps have said that this was an idea they had early in the site's development but threw it out, so it is not really a "fact" anymore." --[[User:Upsilon|Upsilon]] 17:04, 6 Nov 2004 (MST)

:::[http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:l6cz1Fd-5KkJ:www.clubaquatica.net/Interviews/matttranscript_2.htm This interview] has your answer. --[[User:Trogga|Trogga]] 22:36, 10 Mar 2005 (MST)

== And Strong Sad ==

Has anyone else noticed how much better the relationship between Marzipan and Strong Sad has got recently? While before she would often treat him with nothing more than polite contempt, it seems that now they actually generally enjoy each others company, on many occassions spending time exclusively together. Indeed, these days if Marzipan is shown in an exclusive social situation she is more often than not with Strong Sad.

Could it be that the two are, dare I say it, ''friends''?? [[User:194.80.32.12|194.80.32.12]] 19:04, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

== Hot Item ==

Is there a particular way to find out on what days Marzipan will say she and Homestar are a hot item and which days she won't? --[[User:Super Martyo Brother|The snitch 2]] 05:53, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

:It's random, not day related. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 07:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

== Unnamed Girl ==

If [[Unnamed Girl]] is a main character on H*R, why aren't the girls in [[Teen Girl Squad]] also main characters? Should the reference to her in "...the only female main character on the site (excepting the ''Unnamed Girl'' and Marzipan's 20x6 and 1936 counterparts)" be taken out? --[[User:oddtodd|oddtodd]] 16:31, 16 Nov 2004 (MST)

:I beleive the reason for that is that the girls in Teen Girl Squad live in their own universe apart for the H*R world (except for the glitch in [[virus]]). On the other hand the Unnamed Girl interacts with Homestar and Strong Bad in her appearances as if she was part of their world.
:Moreover, I think it should be important to mention that the fact that Marzipan is the only girl, is likely a parody on the Smurfs. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:13, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

The Teen Girl Squad is made and crapfully animated and Voiced by SB.They couldn't have been main characters.That would have been really really dumb. having to mask his own voice every few seconds to voice one of them.(The Ugly One, Whats-her-face,Cheerleader,and So-and-so)--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:14, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007-Zaak

== Marzipan's Hair Color ==

Answering machine 12.2 (newest one) has Marzipan leaving herself a prank call telling herself that her hair is not her natural color. I can't tell if this is 'true' or not... did anybody interpret that as being something that could be added to Marzipan's fact page? --[[User:Meepers|Meepers]] 01:16, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)
:I don't think so - she was just poorly imitating other people (most notably Strong Bad) who have a tendancy to leave her fake messages. --[[User:Jay|''Jay'']] [[User talk:Jay|(Talk)]] 01:17, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)
::Yeah, you're probly Right. Marzipan is just a poor, poor fool. The King of Town does a better Strong Bad than her.And that's a bad, bad Strong bad KOT does.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:03, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007A.K.A Zaak
::I agree with Jay, I don't think it's true either. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 22:00, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
::ok im new here,and im not exactly sure what i'm doing so someone just tell me if i mess up. I have to say that she did probably die her hair, look how it reacted in keep cool. [[User:Inferno mainiac|Inferno mainiac]]???? 29 November, 2006

== Velma Dinkley ==

What? Where the crap did this come from? --[[User:Gafaddict|Gafaddict]] 00:43, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
: It's 100% legit. As my note says there is (or at least was) a secret page that showcased the 2001 Halloween costumes - only some of them (Marzipan as Velma, Coach Z as a Noid, and Pom Pom as The Skipper) were later changed. I have a screenshot on my computer. Want me to load it? --{{User:Jay/sig}} 00:48, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::Very yes. --[[User:Trogga|TROGGA!]] 00:49, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::Very loaded. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 00:53, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
[[Image:HomestarCostumes.PNG|thumb|Your wish = my command]]

::::I'll go with that. --[[User:Gafaddict|Gafaddict]] 01:14, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::::Awesome find! Is this going on the Halloween Costumes page? (I love Coach Z as the Noid!) <tt>[[User:Homestar Coder|Aurora the Homestar Coder]]</tt> 02:25, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::::::I knew about it a LONG time ago, even before I knew about the Wiki (I was CERTAIN it was on the [[Secret Pages]] page but I can't find it there, even in the History.) If you want to break apart the three alternate costumes and include them on [[Halloween Costumes]], be my guest. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 03:00, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
:::::::After some hunting around, I think [[HR:halloween2.html|this]] might be the page but it's not loading fully (as secret pages tend not to for some reason. Do the linked pages actually get more bandwidth than the unlinked ones?) --{{User:Jay/sig}} 03:33, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
::::::::To answer your question: No, probably not. The blank square means that shockwave is trying to access an .SWF that does not exist. You'll get a 404 if you link to it directly. I tried looking at the known mirrors, but they don't have it either. Good Luck! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:34, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

== Legs? ==

Does she have legs or not? Its very hard to tell.. and she said she does
and doesnt but which one??

:Marzipan does not have legs. She even told TBC in the commentary of [[date]]. She said she just pretends she has legs.
:[[User:Homestramy20|Homestramy20]] 1:39 7 july, 2005
She doesn't have legs. But in "Ballad of The Sneak" on Shorts she has Pigtails.It's funny..she gets chased by The Sneak. Check it out sometime.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:05, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007 A.K.A Zaak
Back again.She has legs in Character Develpoment in some area of Homestar Runner.com.They look more like feet.And she had arms.WAY too human-like for Marzi, dont you agree?--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:07, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007(Zaak)

In the House That Gave Sucky Treats, there's a hole in the bottom of Marzipan's costume revealing unleglike bellish pink flesh.--[[User:67.161.122.193|67.161.122.193]] 13:37, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

== Her Name ==

Where do you think TBC got the idea to name her [[Marzipan]]? It's a very unusual name, and I have never heard it ever before in my life. Was it just made up or did they name her after somebody?

:[[wikipedia:Marzipan|Marzipan]] -- [[User:tomstiff|tomstiff]] 19:04, 18 Aug 2005 (UTC)
* I saw some of those when I was in Mexico several weeks ago. I didn't know they were real either. I was with someone who wanted to buy them as candies saying they were "little marzipans." They really were in the general shape of her body, so I asked her if she watched H*R and she asked me what that was. It was equally shocking to me that there existed such a thing with the name "Marzipan." [[User:NFITC1|NFITC1]] 18:19, 23 Sep 2005 (UTC)

its a german treat pronounced motsapon i know cause im german. heimstern look at my profile cause i cant access your my talk page--[[User:Valf|Valf]] 00:03, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

* Marzipan is kind of like iceing, it is made of almonds and you put it on cakes. I'm amazed you guys have never heard of it! Maybe it's a European thing.

* Actually, it is more often used for candy figurines (such as animals or fruits). It's very popular around both Christmas and Easter. Sometimes it's used as a filling for chocolate treats as well. Also, in my region, you pronounce it more like "Mah-tsee-pahn".

== Smurfs ==

There is a minor mistake in the fun facts selection. It says that the only female smurf was Smurfette. Sassette was also a female smurf and was a pretty common character.

Since this comment from a month ago hasn't been addressed, I'll go ahead and make a tentative change noting that Smurfette was not the only female Smurf. Smurfette and Sassette were created by magic (the former by Gargamel, the latter by the younger Smurfs), but my memory can't recall if Nanny Smurf has an origin story or if it was just left unexplained. I'll also make it a bit more ambiguous as to whether Marzipan is the only female in the Homestar universe, while noting she's the only main character who is female. Feel free to clean up or revert my edit, as I'm still a wiki neophyte. [[User:Wiggy|Wiggy]] 16:22, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
:Whatcha tickin' bot; you did a great job of it. '''But'''... Why is this fact there at all? Did TBC ever say anything in an interview or commentary or the like linking her to the Smurfs? (That seems to lurk at the back of my mind.) 'Cause otherwise this is an acute case of [[HRWiki:Glossary#T|TTATOT]]; it's as relevent as observing that [[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#"TMNT: The Next Mutation" Series|Venus de Milo]] was the only female Turtle. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 17:03, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
::Feel free to delete; I didn't want to delete something that's been around since [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Marzipan&diff=154305&oldid=154304 October] without any discussion. My neutral rational for keeping is available on my [[User_talk:Wiggy|talk page]] (shoulda read this reply first, but I'm at work and read things out of order ;). Perhaps this fact should be scrapped, let's just hear some opinions on it -[[User:Wiggy|Wiggy]] 19:48, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
Where did the talking about of Freakin' SMURFS on HOMESTAR RUNNER WIKI come from?!Go to Freakin' Smurfs Wiki if ya wanna talk about tht crap.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:08, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007(Zaak)
:Because it was on the article? The question really should be why are the Smurfs on the Wiki in the first place.

== A Crush on Strong Bad? ==

I think that Marzipan has a seceret crush on Strong Bad.
I know in the email marzipan, she said she doesen't, but she's probobly too shy to tell Strong Bad she likes him.
What do you think?
[[User:Cheddarlebbon|Cheddarlebbon]]

:I think that this topic is better suited for the [http://forum.hrwiki.org forum] :) {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 21:06, 27 January 2006 (UTC)

Exellent point.She just seems NOT to like him and go out with Homestar Instead to hide it form him.Cause ya know.She's Marzi, and SB is..SB.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:12, 13 February 2006 (UTC)TTYL,Gir007-Zaak
::No, no, and no. NO! {{unsigned|Super Martyo Brother|00:11, 9 August 2006}}

== Vegetarian or vegan? ==

Does anyone know whether Marzipan is only vegetarian, or is she a vegan? Vegan seems more in line with her animal rights activism, but I've only seen references to her being a vegetarian. I started wondering about this after watching [[Strong Bad is in Jail]] - I wondered if her baklava was vegan or not (since honey is not vegan, but not all baklava is made with honey). --[[User:H-ko|H-ko]] 14:59, 7 February 2006 (UTC)

Good question.and kinda good self-answer.but if she's a Vegitarian, why did she even ACCEPT the sammich Homestar brought her in "Where's the Cheat?"I'm pretty sure he put meat on that thing.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 00:10, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Gir007-Zaak

Hey, Gir007, have you ever heard of a ''veggie'' burger? Besides, I'm sure that Marzipan wouldn't even have any meat in her kitchen, so Homestar wouldn't screw up like that.

:Thing is though, it did have mayonnaise on it, if I'm not mistaken. Whether it was made of marshmallows or eggs, it's not vegan.
::Marzy says she's vegan in the [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview]]. --[[User:65.190.149.45|65.190.149.45]] 20:21, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
:::No, she doesn't.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 07:38, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
::::Yes, she does:
<blockquote>'''WONKAVISION:''' What made you go vegan? 

'''MARZIPAN:''' People ‘go’ to the bathroom. You don’t ‘go’ vegan.</blockquote>
--[[User:71.77.25.75|71.77.25.75]] 19:09, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

:::::That proves nothing. She was commenting on the way the narrator asked the question, not affirming the statement. ¤ {{User:The Mu/sig}} 20:41, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

There is also the issue of marshmallows. As a Vegetarian or Vegan Marzipan should avoid foods containing gelatin. I think a note to this point should be put on the character page.

== Marzy's Debut ==
Hey, random question, but does anyone know chronologically the first voiced appearance of Marzipan?
:The first one would probably be [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 1.0]], which was in Autumn 2000. [[Homestarloween Party]] was shortly after that. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

::Hmmm... Couldn't it have been vice-versa? Seems kind of strange that Marzipan may have debuted with an answering machine. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 04:59, 19 March 2006 (UTC)
:::I'm thinkin' vocally. Unless she ''did'' speak in [[She Loves Me!]]...? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::::What about [[Spin 'n Say]]? We don't have a date on that, but I wonder if that came before or after the first Answering Machine. {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 05:30, 2 June 2006 (UTC)
:::::I think it's [[The Reddest Radish]]. I think in the original version of [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] she didn't sound like herself.--[[User:Jnelson09|Jnelson09]] 21:54, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::: Homestar Runner nerd 2 da rescue! Her debut was in [[She Loves Me!]]. It even says so on [[Old Flash Stuff|Old site]]. Check it out! Your friendly helpful wiki editor(or [[Or|edit-OR]]), {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

== Freakish Dancing ==

Can anyone here back me up that in "Replacement" Marzipan dos a really wierd dance in the dance contest part of it? She swings her ponytail around..what the heck kinda dance is that?What is her malfunction?!--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 01:46, 13 February 2006 (UTC)Zaak
:It's really no more dancing than any of the other "dancing" that the rest of the characters do in that email. :) {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 18:54, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
::"I'M STRONG MAD! I'M STRONG MAD!" Funniest dance I've ever seen. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 19:00, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

Strong Sad did some kind of crappy disco thingamajig.Wierd.--[[User:Gir007|Gir007]] 20:40, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

== Marzipan's Protest Signs discussion ==

''This discussion was moved from its original location at '''Marzipan's Protest Signs'''.''
<blockquote>
This article sucks. So does the new, headless Strong Bad stub image. Take it down? {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
:Well, thanks for the positive, encouraging feedback. Marzipan's character is a protesing liberal. She protests. She has on at least 2 occassions made signs for protests. It's a stretch to assume she never will again. This page documents her creation of said signs. And no one involved with changing the 'stub' icon was invoilved with this page, so linking one with another is most unwelcome. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 08:57, 24 March 2006 (UTC) {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 08:57, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
::We need to make a merge template. This article definitely wouldn't suck if it were part of Marzipan's article. I'm gonna create the template right now. {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
:::Could you possibly be any ruder? I don't give a hoot where the page goes, but I think you could be a little less "bite the newbie". {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 07:05, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
::::Hmm. I am astounded by the lack of tact demonstrated by the first and third posts in this thread. I for one think this is a nice little bit of information. It probably would fit on Marzipan's page pretty easily, just like the mispronunciations that are on Coach Z's page. I recommend merging. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 10:09, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
What about that "Vote Whales" poster in [[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]]? I know it isn't a literal protest sign, but it seems to be something connected to this running gag... animal-related politics and such. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 12:25, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
::Good point, I think that until there are more, they should go on her page. If they have her make another it should go on its own article. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:39, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
:::Qermaq, sorry for sounding like a rudea—. It's pretty ironic that I'm the one who's been here for half a year and I'm still a rabid cabal, a n00b and a borderline troll (my Lord, does that sound nerdy). I guess some things never change. Thinking of you as a "newbie" seems pretty ridiculous. Anyway, that's just the way I am, I never mean to offend anyone, I'm just a jerk. Uh, but since when is Marzipan a liberal? I'm totally anti-eating rabbits or anti-any unnecessary killing of animals, and I'm probably gonna be a vegan if I get rich (and start a band with Moby and my brothers called Humane Society), but I'm totally conservative. {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}}
</blockquote>

A reply to this conversation: Marzipan's nature is pretty much that of a hippie, and hippies are liberal by definition. And a reply to Darth Katana X: "newbie"-ness has nothing to do with how long you've been around - it has much more to do with your attitude and the way you treat other users. If you act like a newbie and you are rude to people (especially when it's unnecessary and uncalled for), you'll get called a newbie/troll/whatever, and treated as such. That's how it works pretty much everywhere. {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 18:39, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

== A blinking goof? ==

I don't know how recent this is, but I've noticed a little issue with Marzipan's eyes when she blinks. I saw this in Weclome Back, and I think I've noticed it in less recent toons. Is this information worth being put somewhere on the wiki, or is it too unnoticeable to matter?

[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/attack_mayo/HomestarRunner/marz_eyes.png Picture]

--Song from the 60's

No its not very noticeable. The eyes seem perfectly fine to me anyways.--{{User:H*bad/sig}} 03:18, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

:I notice a little intrusion into the dark border around the face, but wow, you really need to look for that. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 03:25, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
::Now I see something, but really its more of just the flashes fault, because of it being older flash that <s>your</s> you're looking at.--{{User:H*bad/sig}} 03:28, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

== About the character video ==

How does it work? Is it "Today we are not" on certain days, and "Today we are" on certain other days? I watched it twice just now, and both time I got "today we are not."--[[User:Jnelson09|Jnelson09]] 18:47, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

:Compleatly random. TBC used an invisible roulette wheel. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 04:10, 9 August 2006 (UTC) (And I used a flash bookmarklet, and made her say "Today we are!" and at the end, homestar still said "Yay!")

== Change everything to short hair? ==

Marzipan lost her hair in [[keep cool]], and we saw that she had a ponytail in [[retirement B]], so why don't we use that image?
:As H*R hardly has any continuity, we really can't say that until Marzi actually continues to show up with shorter hair all the time. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:Also see [[Talk:retirement B#Marzipan's Hair?]] for a discussion. Most people think that she just tied back her hair for the act.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:40, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
: Why don't we replace the image on [[Strong Mad]]'s page with him in that loincloth? It's almost certainly a one-time thing. And even if Marzipan's hair really ''was'' short because it was burned away, it'll probably grow back. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 14:47, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
::Just saying that, in fact, it was shown long and like normal again in the next email, [[colouring]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

== The Cheat and Marzipan ==

Is [[The Cheat]]'s crush on Marzipan and his portrayal of her as a The Cheat-lover in [[The Cheat Theme Song]] and [[mile]] worth noting? {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}} 08:52, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
:I'd think so... I think we did mention it on [[Powered by The Cheat]] already... --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::Don't forget [[do over]]. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 09:11, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

== Dirty hippie? ==

Where does Strong Bad describe Marzipan as a "dirty hippie without the dirt"? I know I've seen it before, but I can't remember where. If someone could go ahead and add in one of those superscript things (I don't know how), that'd be great. Thanks! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 15:02, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
:It's on the [[Yearbook Characters Page]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 20:08, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

== Boo! ==

Hmmm... I just watched her video transcript 16 times — 8 where Marzi says they '''are''' going out, 8 when she says they '''aren't'''. Of those times, I could only get H*R to respond with the '''same''' answer twice. Both times, it was a double "Boo"! I couldn't get him to say a double "yay" though. I dunno. Maybe I zoned out or something. If no one else can get the same answer from him, you can fix that last sentence in the "Video Transcript" portion... I'll keep trying though (I could listen to H*'s "Boo" all day! although I'm sick of hearing about those darn chinchillas!: ) ) Sorry for this... {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 21:32, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
:I always wondered how people discovered this in the first place. =3 --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 21:34, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
::Ya, really! I'm glad I'm not the only one wondering that! : ) {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 21:36, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
:::Coming back to this, I decompiled the Flash file and looked at the scripts. A double is not possible. If the first line is "yay", the ending will always be "boo", and vice versa. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 01:14, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

== Species Unknown ==
What is Marzipan? I see her as some type of balloon thing with a face drawn on it. But my friends say she is a Baseball bat wearing a dress. And on a couple of occasions the site refers to Marzipan as a broom but she denies this. So what is Marzipan (I actually dont know what the rest of the characters are but lets just focus on Marzipan.)?

She's an anthropomorphic pink blob. What else? [[User:71.231.56.40|71.231.56.40]] 02:57, 11 April 2007 (UTC)

::...A what? [[User:Name|Name]] 02:03, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
:::A pink blob with distinctly human characteristics. See [[Wikipedia:Anthropomorphism]]. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 02:11, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
::::You people sure know a lot of big words... umm... Thanks... [[User:Name|Name]] 18:33, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
Sorry. My point was, none of the main H*R characters are based on real animals (except Strong Mad, maybe). [[User:71.231.56.40|71.231.56.40]] 00:22, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

== Her cult? ==

Should her cult be mentioned? [[User:68.147.223.143|68.147.223.143]] 23:06, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

:Quote taken from the article: "... taught a "kindergarten" class with Homestar, Strong Mad, and Homsar as her students in coloring." So, it is mentioned, but to be honest, I think we should include something that SAYS it is similar to a cult. In fact, I'll add that now. {{User:Bluebry/sig}} 23:37, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

== Mismatched Reference Numbers ==

Why is it that although there are three references to notes at the bottom of her bio, all three references have the number 1? Is there a probalo with MediaWiki? --[[User:65.78.115.209|65.78.115.209]] 04:07, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
:The problem must be on your end; all number correctly for me. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 04:15, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
::There was an error in {{tl|ref}}, but I fixed it... {{User:Phlip/sig}} 04:16, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

==Anchor Points==
What is the deal of those Anchor points under sources. They do not seen to do that much. {{User:The-homsarrunner/sig}} 21:05, 2008 Jan 17 (UTC)
:They are meant to point back to the reference that was cited. They are part of the normal functionality of the {{tl|ref}} and {{tl|note}} templates. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:36, 18 January 2008 (UTC)

== KOT as Marzipan's Dad??? ==

In the museum, it appears as if the King of Town is Marzipan's dad. I don't know if I'm missing something or if this information has just been left out for whatever reason. Any ideas?
:they dropped that idea a long time ago. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 22:51, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
::(to annony)Yeah, you're missin' some big pieces of the puzzle. Read [[Marzipan#Fun Facts]] for more info. Oh, and next time you come across somethin' that might help us out, be sure to read the articles, just in case we've already found a conclusion. {{User:DevonM/sig}}
:::Let's be easy on the newbies, ok? Most people know nothing about H*R, so let's be very tolerant about those fans who know less than we do. OK? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 23:10, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

== I'm a bell! ==

When has Marzipan actually been mistaken for a bell? I don't remember hearing this. {{User:Homestar-winner/sig}} 02:33, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

== Cat, Dog, Same Room ==

Fun Fact? Despite Marzipan saying that she does not like Cats and Dogs in the same room with each other, she did put both a Cat and a Dog together in the story in the toon Homestarloween Party, whom she names Kitty-Kitty and Chris, respectively.--[[Special:Contributions/63.139.175.45|63.139.175.45]] 08:08, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, and look how that turned out. Now you know.
:: I have a few observations to make about that: A. She said that AFTER [[Homestarloween Party]]. Does ''anyone'' think it might, even partially, be because of that? It's an intresting question and thanks for starting the conversation. B. The cat and the dog were hypothetical, but still, why would she do that? Please tell me what you think. Your fellow awesome contributor, {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}.

== Marzy's first appearance ==

She first appeared in Marshmallow's Last Stand! I know it came before She Loves Me! Marzipan was in the crowd. --[[User:Fangoriously|Fangoriously]] 04:53, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:You're exactly right. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 04:54, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::But why does the Old Flash Stuff menu say that she first appeared in the She Loves Me? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 05:14, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:::Um, uh, maybe it was a mistake? >_> I think they reworded it so they could cut out this toon from it. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 05:17, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::::How do we know that Marshmallow's Last Stand came before She Loves Me? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 05:48, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:::::Because the [[All Toons]] page lists MLS befor SLM! --[[User:Fangoriously|Fangoriously]] 15:22, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
::::::She wasn't named in MLS. {{User:Ugozima/sig}} 13:51, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

== Random Question ==

Does anyone know how often Marzipan blinks? i noticed in [[helium]] that it's less often than homestar does, but idk either of their times between blinks (or how often any of the characters that blink do, for that matter). {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 21:23, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
: Hey, did you know that Homestar Runner blinks more than any character on the site? Okay, so here's what I suggest: If you have a stopwatch, maybe you can use that! But yeah, I don't know either. Thanks for pointing that out! -{{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

== Can we fix this? ==

Could we fix that problem with the article for the character being with a capital "M" and the sbemail being with a lowecase "m"? Could we make the sbemail's name "Marzipan (Sbemail)"? So that way when you type in "marzipan", it doesn't take you right to the sbemail instead of the character (same thing with Pom Pom). Can we just do that? It'd be easier. {{User:Crab Attack1999/sig}} 22:00, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:no. we have case sensitive titles for that exact reason. it's not a problem at all. how much time does it take to find the shift key on your keyboard?  {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 22:08, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

== Crazy Thought ==

Okay guys, I just had this ''REALLY'' crazy thought [[homophones|hear]], but what if Marzipan's "dress" is actually her body? i just thought of this & it's prolly not true but I think it's worth exploring. I mean, it wouldn't be the first [[thyme]] an H*R Character has inordinate coloring, and Marzipan's body seems to be dress shaped...it's a crazy idea, but what if... From the imagination of {{User:MeowMeow/sig}}

:[[File:Marzipan JoeyRamone.PNG|thumb|120px|left|{{#switch:{{#rand:1|3}}|1=Is this a joke? It's not funny.|2=Do you have any real corn?|3=I like to eat 'em without water.}}]]{{clear|left}}Not really worth putting too much thought into. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 05:53, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

== Spinoff of the Homestar Runner series for girls ==

In months, the Brothers Chaps will start a 30th anniversary party for Homestar Runner from 1996 to 2026. However, Marzipan can't stand the weird and strange rude visuals and sounds in [[too cool]], [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold!]], [[Homestar Anniversary Merch]], [[naked Homestar Runner]], the [[Teen Girl Squad]] deaths and transition cards, and more. I will send an email to Marzipan to start her own series. It's called "Marzipan's Sweet Show" and it would contain pastel colors. Her new friends are Mitzi, Stella, Kitty-Kitty, Poochy-Poochy, Rainbow, Cutie Pie, Olympia, Sweetie Cheatie, her sister, Mopey, and Tootsiesugar. However, I would require skill to send an email successfully.

Her website idea: In my March 18 dream, there was a new website called marzipanssweetsite.com, also known as Marzipan's Sweet Show!. There was a notice reading "teen girls click here!" which redirects you to marzipanssweetsite.com. Here, the red/white text "homestarrunner.com" in Bauhaus 93 was replaced by the pink/mint green text "marzipanssweetsite.com" in Cooper Black. Here, the posing Homestar Runner and Strong Bad were replaced by Marzipan (full name: Marzi "Pelly" Lindell) herself doing a cutesy pose (her tounge was sticking out and winking her left eye). The "come on in" banner was replaced by the "~Get inside!~" banner in stitches with pastel colors. Clicking on Marzipan would say a cheery phrase and/or giggle. The bottom copyright notice read "© 2026, Marzipan'sSweetSite.com and HomestarRunner.com. All rights reserved.". (Signed out as Baldem1990)
:Originally I thought this was bordering on Fanstuff, which we don't allow on our wiki. Now it has definitely crossed the line into Fanstuff. These contributions are welcome at the [http://hrfwiki2.miraheze.org/ Fanstuff Wiki], which we are not affiliated with; and which at a quick glance, you seem to be active on; so be sure to keep this kind of stuff over there rather than bringing it over here. Thanks, {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 07:10, 4 July 2026 (UTC)
::I will abandon my original idea. I have sent a mail to The Brothers Chaps by their Store return address. Here's my mail:
It's Baldem1990, as known as Benigno Escamilla
I am a fan of Homestar Runner since September 2025. I live in Elgin, Illinois. I will send a mail from Elgin, Illinois being the second one since "3 wishes" (it was sent from Judson University).
Mail for Strong Bad
Dear Strong Bad!
There has been too much pressure on the website for girls. Marzipan will start her own show titled "Marzipan's Sweet Show". She bought her new smartphone, jeans, shirts, pink floppies, and the Cheery 9090-Pop laptop by Compy. She got bored of her name and extended it to Marzi "Pelly" Lindell. Her new sister's name is Emagelet and she plays Atari games. Also, get this. The Senor Cardgage curse is going to effect you after eight years and Homestar Runner today, not Marzipan.
Yoshifully yours, Baldem1990 from Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
Mail for Marzipan
Hello Marzi "Pelly" Lindell by your full name, hippie!
Drink coffee and tea, express disgust on earwigs and centipedes, report and stay away from rude people, show your cuteness off to them, try to catch butterflies, giggle, create your imaginary friends, skip, and twirl around. You have a sister named Emagelet, and she plays Atari games. Now, all cutesy and cheery girls are emailing you. Have fun!
Your first emailer as a boy teenager,
Baldem1990 from Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

New female character proposal
Emagelet is an Atari customer and a fan of Atari games. She owns an Atari 2600. She also owns the Realistic 886 computer by Compy. She is vegan, studies warfare, she is semi-energetic, she is a valley girl, she is into the 70s, 80s and 90s, and her full name is Emagelet "Olik" Lindell, sharing her last name with Marzi "Pelly" Lindell. She is an Atari customer, a lover of pixels, and she is vegan. She is semi-energetic, a valley girl, right-handed, and has an addiction to video games. She is also kind and strong. She is well-hearted to her mother Marzipan, and she can hold conservations with her. She also has the ability to flash her eyes like a flashlight. She looks like the same as Marzipan, except she is slightly shorter than her, her eyes are squares in differing sizes, she has eyebrows, a mouth with a smile, a tan skin with little to no pinkness, likes the color black, wears a black shirt with pixel mountains on it, has her red hair flowing down to the gravity with a black hairband, and she has navy jeans. She has a sneaker under her body like Marzipan (instead of a combat boot).
NOTE: 80886 = Intel Pentium 4

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Baldem1990 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:02:26 GMT

Baldem1990: uploaded a new version of "File:GoogleChromeLogo.png": Deprecate the 2014-2022 logo with the logo's absent shades

== Summary ==
the Logo of Google Chrome, for [[HRWiki:Userbox]]
== Licensing ==
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lures & jigs

Baldem1990 — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:44:21 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Real-World References */

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:sbemail44.PNG|thumb|"Come on and get in the boat, fish fish!"]]

Strong Bad gets asked about the lures and jigs he uses when fishing.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Pond]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, September 30, 2002

'''Running Time:''' 1:45

'''Page Title:''' COMPY 386

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc One}}

'''SBEmail Menu Description:''' Strong Bad and Coach Z have a boring fishing TV show in this one.

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD''': ''{singing}'' I check ''e''-mail from the front to the back, I said check ''e''-mail from the front to the back I said check... ''{reading, trying out different intonations}'' ''Dear'' Strong Bad. Dear Strong ''Bad''? Dear Str— Hmm, I'll go with that one.

<blockquote class="email">Dear Strong Bad, 
 
When you go fishing, do you use any 
sort of special lure or jig to 
attract the fishs? 
 
David Jacobus 
Astoria, NY</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad says lure as "lyooer", and "fishs" as "fishes...ss..."}''

''{fade out and fade back in to "Fish Show With Strong Bad and Coach Z". Strong Bad and Coach Z are in a boat on a lake. Coach Z has a pole, Strong Bad does not. Coach Z is wearing a fisherman cap, Strong Bad has a farmer's tan.}''

'''COACH Z''': ''{turns his head backwards}'' Say, Strong Bad, what type'a lure are you usin' dere?

'''STRONG BAD''': Well, this morning, Coach, I've been mostly using this one: ''{shouting into the water}'' Hey fish! Hey fiish! I'm gonna, I'm gonna recommend that you guys come up here in the boat. We've got a, uh, a keg! ''{Coach Z shrugs}'' Of worms! And, uh...phytoplankton! ... Come on! Anybody who's everybody is up in here!

'''COACH Z''': I don't think that's gonna work with a stocked pond. You got any type of jig you could try on there?

'''STRONG BAD''': Oh, yeah! I got ''this'' jig! ''(starts singing and doing a little hip-swiveling dance)'' Come on and get in the boat, fish! Come on and get in the boat, fish fish! Come on and get in the boat, fish! ''{three fish jump into the boat}'' Get in the boat!

'''COACH Z''': Oh! They got in the boat! ... Fish fish!

''{Cut back to Compy}''

'''STRONG BAD''': ''{typing}'' Actually, David, it may surprise you to hear this but, uh... I don't know anything about fishing, man. You're welcome to try the jig thing if you want. Though it might work better with the ladies. ''{stops typing}'' You know, like, {''singing''} come on and come to my house, ladies! Come on and come to my house, girls girls! ''{stops singing, resumes typing}'' Actually, ''{chuckles shyly}'' I don't really know anything about the ladies either. I mean I do! I mean—WHGT! JGTH! YES I'M AWESOME!

''{Strong Bad runs out of the room. [[The Paper]] comes down.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
[[Image:fishinggame.PNG|thumb|"This is the pinnacle of graphics."]]
*At the end, click on the word "fishing" to play [[Fishing Challenge '91]] with Strong Bad.
:''{The screen of the Compy displays the title screen for "Fishing Challenge '91"}''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Whoa, look at that title screen! Man, the 386 never ceases to amaze me!
:''{After you press the spacebar, the screen shows the instructions on how to play}''
<blockquote>
INSTRUCTIONS 
 
-PRESS 'J' TO JIG 
-PRESS 'L' TO LURE 
 
Some fish respond to lures, 
others to jigs. 
 
CATCH MORE FISH FOR MAXIMUM 
FUNTIME!
</blockquote>
:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' No way! This is the pinnacle of graphics. They're never gonna get any better than this. I bet the sound's just as good, too!

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
*[[Wikipedia:Phytoplankton|Phytoplankton]] are small plant-like organisms that live in water, and are closely related to algae.
*In fishing, a [[Wikipedia:Fishing lure|lure]] is attached to the end of a fishing line along with one or more hooks. Worms or some other bait can be used as a lure, or an artificial lure might be made to resemble some item of fish prey. The goal is to have the fish chase after it and then get caught on the hook. A [[Wikipedia:Jig (fishing)|jig]] is a special kind of lure designed to move vertically rather than horizontally. The fisherman moves the fishing rod back and forth and the lure "jigs" up and down in a manner designed to resemble prey.
*A "stocked pond" is a pond that has been artificially filled with fish for agricultural, ecological or recreational purposes.

===Trivia===
*The "Fishing Challenge '91" Easter egg did not exist when the email originally came out. It was added over a year later. Until then, it was the only email on the [[Compy 386|Compy]] without an [[Easter egg]].
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad and Coach Z have a boring fishing TV show in this one."

===Remarks===
*This is the first Strong Bad Email that immediately cuts to another scene, instead of Strong Bad responding first.
*This is also the first time Strong Bad has ever openly admitted to knowing nothing about [[Strong Bad's Ladies|the ladies]].
*Coach Z looks a little different in this email. He is a darker shade of green and his eyes are a little brighter than their regular gray and are slightly further apart.
*Strong Bad has a tan line while in the boat. This suggests at some time, he was wearing a shirt.
*There is a motor on the boat when Coach Z and Strong Bad are in it, but in the Easter egg, there is no motor in the game.

===Goofs===
*When Strong Bad does his lure, he doesn't appear to have any arms.

===Glitches===
*If you get the score up to 10,000 in Fishing Challenge '91, it goes back to 1,000. You still have 10,000 points—it just doesn't display the last digit.
**The same thing happens if you get a score of 100,000.
*In Fishing Challenge '91, if you press 'J' or 'L' while Strong Bad is still speaking, the noise will become staticky and you won't be able to hear Strong Bad say anything.
**Also, if you quickly alternate between buttons, Strong Bad will automatically catch every fish.
*When you play the game at the end, the contrast knobs still work, except the screen turns whiter.
*Pressing 'J' or 'L' while caps lock is on won't do anything.

===Inside References===
*The sound at the beginning and end of the fishing scene is also used in [[A Jorb Well Done]] while Coach Z is dreaming.
*Fishing Challenge '91 is made by Totalsoft Electronicals [[LLC,,.]]
*Strong Bad accidentally admitted that he knew nothing about the ladies, but then he lied about him actually knowing about the ladies. This is an instance of a [[Blatant Lies|blatant lie]].
*When the fish jump into the boat, their pixels are [[Angled Pixels|angled]].

===Real-World References===
*The "loon" sound effect is taken from the Jim Jarmusch episode of ''Fishing with John'' (see DVD commentary below). It can be heard immediately before Jarmusch asks "Why am I here?"
*This email may be a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Bert and Ernie|Bert and Ernie]] skit called "[[Youtube:cUusX1Js6R0|Bert and Ernie Go Fishing]]". In the skit, Ernie gets fish to leap into the boat by calling, "Heeeere fishy fishy fishy!" Bert eventually tries this technique too, louder and louder. Finally, a shark jumps in and says, "You called?"
*The "Fishing Challenge '91" game resembles many early '90s PC games that featured grainy digital voice (or 1-bit voice) and pixelated "photo-realistic" graphics with limited frames.

===Fast Forward===
*The fishing scene is revisited in [[alternate universe]], except with [[Senor Cardgage]] instead of Coach Z.
*Strong Bad's sprite from Fishing Challenge '91 later appears in [[fan club]].

== DVD Version ==
*While the Fishing Game isn't playable, Strong Bad can still be seen playing it. To access the Easter egg click on the hidden Strong Bad logo at the bottom left of the screen.
*:''{After catching several fish (including a large, red one), text flashes on the screen reading "Congrats! You caught the big one!}''
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' I can safely say this is the most fulfilling video gaming experience I've ever had in-a my whole life.
{{c|email=true}}

=== Commentary Transcript ===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Matt Chapman]], [[Mike Chapman]])

'''MATT:''' ''{joining in with Strong Bad}'' to the back as I check. This is a good one. We should turn ''that'' into a hip-hop song.

'''MIKE:''' This, um, one, our friend Jamey was{{--}}

'''MATT:''' {{--}}No, this was when ''Nat'' was here. Nat was... ''{trails off}''

'''MIKE:''' This was the one that Jamey was here!

'''MATT:''' Jamey was there for the, uh, leftover emails, "unused emails".

'''MIKE:''' Ohhh, yeah, this is Nat. That's right.

'''MATT:''' Nat was here.

'''MIKE:''' I forgot, sorry. Sorry, Jamey. Sorry, Nat.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' I get you guys mixed up sometimes.

''{Matt chuckles}''

'''MIKE:''' So.

'''MATT:''' Here it comes.

'''MIKE:''' Ahhh.

'''MATT:''' So that's, our—

'''MIKE:''' ''Fishing with John''.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, reference to the Jim Jarmusch episode of, uh, ''Fishing with John'', which you should all buy on-

'''MIKE:''' ''{imitating Jarmusch}'' Why am I here?

'''MATT:''' ''{imitating Jarmusch}'' Why am I here? ''{stops}'' That's a good one.

'''MIKE:''' Uhh, I enjoyed making the uh, I like the mist. The mist on the bottom there.

'''MATT:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Yeah, the mist is really good. Those cattails—

'''MIKE:''' The ripples on the boat. This is... and we had to, drew a whole new view of Coach Z there.

'''MATT:''' It's a whole new way to experience Coach Z.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, this is a... This is a scenery that's never happened...

'''MATT:''' ''{simultaneously}'' That's{{--}} Coach Z should wear that{{--}} ''{stops talking as Mike continues}''

'''MIKE:''' ...never been reused.

'''MATT:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Yeah. We've re{{--}} we end up reusing{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' There's very few... most things we do we end up reusing, but this, we've never reused. I think I might, uh, reuse it next week.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Next week's email, they're gonna be in a lake!

'''MATT:''' ''{weak voice}'' Okay, Mike. ''{speaking normally}'' Look, there, it's funny.

'''MIKE:''' He's got, uh, a farmer's tan of a tank-top.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, look at those fish. Those fish are kind of funny-lookin'. ''{imitating Jarmusch}'' Why am I here? ''{pause}'' This is one of those other times, it's another recurring trend, with Strong Bad sort of tipping his hand in letting you know that he doesn't know anything about women. Uh, which I don't know why he ends up doing a lot, ''{Mike laughs in the background}'' but he kinda has to let you see his sensitive side, I guess. And then, whgt! Jgth!

=== Fun Facts ===
*[[James Huggins]] is mentioned as visiting during the creation of [[unused emails]].
*''{{wp|Fishing with John}}'' was a satirical fishing show starring, written, and directed by independent musician {{wp|John Lurie}}, known for both its interesting selection of guest stars (including director {{wp|Jim Jarmusch}}) and very dry sense of humor. It ran for only six episodes and is considered a cult classic.
*Mike mentioning he'd like to reuse the lake is foreshadowing for [[montage]], when he finally would use the scene again. Matt recalls this "prophecy" in [[montage#Commentary Transcript|that email's commentary]].
*A {{wp|farmer's tan}} is a slang term for tan lines developed when wearing a short-sleeve or sleeveless shirt in the sunlight.

== External Links ==
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{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Game Emails]]
[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]]
[[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]]
[[Category:Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 1]]
[[Category: Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 3]]

Talk:Marzipan

Baldem1990 — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:19:30 GMT

Baldem1990: /**/Spinoff of the Homestar Runner series for girls

TROGDOR!

Baldem1990 — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:27:52 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Viidelectrix Version */

{{anewgamenav|trogdor-canvas/index|site=OldHR}}

{{aboutgame}} {{for-nothe|other uses|Trogdor (disambiguation)}}

[[Image:trogdorgame.png|thumb|8-bit majesty!!]]

<blockquote>''"The beefy armed dragon has had it up to here with those pesky peasants. Achieve burnination and watch the countryside go up in flames."'' — [[Videlectrix]]</blockquote>

'''TROGDOR!''' is a game based on the character of [[Trogdor]] from the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[dragon]]. Trogdor squishes peasants and burninates cottages, all while avoiding knights and archers.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Trogdor}}, Perez, Hackworth, 'The Steve', {{film|The Red and Blue Knights}}, The Siamese Archers, {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Kerrek}}

'''Date:''' Monday, March 17, 2003

'''Page Title:''' TROGDOR!!!

'''Viidelectrix Page Title:''' And in the night, there is time for ... Trogdor!

== Instructions ==
<blockquote>
{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style="text-align:center"
|-
|Use the arrow keys to control Trogdor
|-
|Stomp 10 peasants to achieve burnination.
|-
|Burn all cottages to advance a level.
|-
|Avoid knights and archers!
|-
|Press SPACE to pause.
|-
|click anywhere to START
|-
|Programmed by Jonathan Howe
|-
|Designed by Mike and Matt
|}
</blockquote>

== Interludes ==
*There are a number of interludes after the following levels, similar to the ones between some levels of Pac-Man and other arcade games:
**Level 4 — "stompin' good"
::''{A lone peasant is on the left side of the screen. Trogdor approaches from the right with two knights in hot pursuit. Trogdor stomps the peasant and then turns to burninate the knights as they retreat.}''
:*Level 8 — "fry 'em up Dan"
::''{Trogdor is in the middle of the screen. Four peasants approach one by one from the left, are burninated, and exit at the bottom of the screen.}''
:*Level 12 — "parade of trogdors"
::''{Nine Trogdors parade from right to left across the screen.}''
:*Level 16 — "dancin' time"
::''{Trogdor breaks it down while surrounded by ten burninated peasants and two knights.}''
:*Level 20 — "flex it, troggie"
::''{Trogdor flexes his beefy arm.}''
:*Level 24 — "peasant dominoes"
::''{Seven peasants are in a line. Trogdor burninates the peasant on the right. The peasant to the left of the burninated peasant catches fire as the first peasant falls over. This effect dominoes down the line of peasants until they all fall over. Trogdor hops up and down with glee.}''
:*Level 30 — "trogdor incognito"
::''{Two peasants approach each other from opposite sides of the screen and stop in the middle. The peasant on the left burninates the peasant on the right. The peasant on the right runs off. The peasant on the left hops up and down.}''
:*Level 34 — "go trogdor # 2!"
::''{Seven peasants are hopping up and down as two Trogdors race across the screen from left to right. Trogdor number two wins the race.}''
:*Level 38 — "forbidden peasant love"
::''{Two peasants enter the screen from the right with a heart between them. As they reach the middle of the screen, a blue knight runs on screen and takes the peasant on the left away. The heart disappears as the peasant that was on the right is left alone.}''
:*Level 42 — "2 cottages"
::''{Two cottages appear.}''
:*Level 46 — "a funny joke"
::''{A knight is minding his own business on the left side of the screen. Out of nowhere, an archer appears on the right side of the screen and begins to shoot five arrows off of the knight's helmet. The archer leaves and the knight turns to face the spot where he was to find that no one is there.}''
:*Level 50 — "smote that kerrek!"
::''{Trogdor is on screen with The Kerrek. The Kerrek bounces up and down a few times before Trogdor burninates him.}''
::'''STRONG BAD:''' Mmmm! Roast Kerrek!
:*Level 100 — ''{A tiny arcade game Strong Bad enters the screen from the right.}''
::'''STRONG BAD:''' What the? What am I doing in this game?

::''{Arcade Strong Bad moves his arms up and down as the text "congratulations. you got good score" appears}

::'''GAME:''' Congratulations. You got good score.

::'''STRONG BAD:''' I sound so... realistic.

::''{roll credits}''

::'''cast:'''

::''{Trogdor appears}''

::'''trogdor'''

::''{A peasant appears}''

::'''perez'''

::''{A slightly different peasant appears}''

::'''hackworth'''

::''{An on-fire peasant appears}''

::''' 'the steve' '''

::''{A blue knight appears}''

::'''the blue knight'''

::''{A different blue knight appears}''

::'''the red knight'''

::''{Two archers appear, joined at their torso}''

::'''the siamese archers'''

::''{The Kerrek appears, burninated. His ashes form a roast Kerrek, complete with apple in mouth.}''

::'''and Wordly Wise as The Kerrek'''

::''{Trogdor and Arcade Strong Bad appear at an angle}''

::'''keep playing!'''

::''{The game advances to the high score screen}''

== Strong Bad Quotes ==
Strong Bad occasionally makes comments during gameplay, which are listed below.

:'''Sworded:'''
:*"Aw, this is the worst game I've ever played!"
:*"Stupid kn-friggin' knights." (This is always said if Trogdor is sworded while the peasant meter is at nine.)

:'''Arrowed:'''
:* "Ugh, stupid arch-deluxe."
:* "Ugh! Nothing more humiliating than getting killed by the archer... Arch-deluxe. Show you next time."

:'''Squish a peasant:'''
:*"Squished you, peasanty."
:*"I squish you."
:*"A squisha."
:*"A squisha squisha."
:*"A squisha squisha squisha squisha squisha toniiight." (rare)
:*"Ohh... this is the best game I've ever played."

:'''Achieve burnination:'''
:*"The tables have turned!"
:*"Advantage: Strong Bad." (HTML5 version)

:'''Burninate a cottage:'''
:*"[[Dooj]]!"

:'''Burninate a peasant:'''
:*''{laughing}'' "He's on fire!"
:*"Look at 'im burning!"

:'''Beat a level:'''
:*"Oh yeah!"
:*"Ohh... this is the best game I've ever played."
:*"Oh, yes! And the Trogdor comes in the niiight!"

:'''Game over (depending on actions):'''
:*"Oh, Trogdor! ''(in an Italian accent)'' I pine-a for you." (Under 1000 points)
:*'''STRONG BAD:''' "Beat that score, Strong Sad!" (Between 1000 and 2000 points)
::*'''STRONG SAD:''' "I don't even want to play that game."
:*"Whoa! That's like the coolest secret thing I ever found in a video game, man. It's like... some dude's name. Flashing and stuff." ''{Jonathan Howe's name appears flashing}'' (Over 2000 points)
:*"Ugh! Nothing more humiliating than getting killed by the archer... Arch-deluxe. Show you next time." (If Trogdor gets arrowed to end his last life)

== Easter Eggs ==
[[Image:Togdor secret.png|thumb|"It's like... some dude's name. Flashing and stuff."]]
*Click and hold the "G" in the TROGDOR title to see some game hints.
**Don't let the peasants return to their cottages.
**Once you're burninating, you're invicible.
**Burninated peasants set their cottages on fire.
**Get an extra man every 300 points.
**What's a treasure hut?!?!
**Secret Code?!?!
*After clicking on the "G" for the above Easter egg, press "up up down down left right left right B A" consecutively on the keyboard. When you click to start the game, you will begin with 30 lives.
*During the game, hit the "k" key to kick the game. This doesn't seem to give the player any advantage, but it does cause the machine to repeat the word "TROGDOR!" (a reference to [[Arcade Game]]).
*Certain huts contain gold. To get to them, Trogdor must burninate certain huts that block them. Be careful not to burninate the hut itself, as the gold inside will be inaccessible. If you enter a treasure hut, you will not be able to get any that come later in the game except in rounds with the same exact level map as the one you entered. For example, level 11 and level 43 have the same exact maps for the distribution of huts: if you get the treasure in level 11, you will not be able to get the treasure on level 16, but you will be able to get the one on level 43 because its map is identical to 11's, and then you won't be able to get it on 48, but you will be able to on 75 which is again the same as 11 and 43 (no more repetitions of that occur since the next one would be 107 and the game ends at 100).
**Some of these huts are:
**On level 7, the leftmost hut. Burninate the 4 huts in the way.
**On level 11, the lower right hut. Burninate the huts around it.
**On level 16, the upper left hut. Burninate the three huts in the way.
**On level 43, which is identical to level 11.
**On level 48, which is identical to level 16.
**On level 75, which is identical to level 11 and 43.
*If more than 2,000 points are scored and the player gets a game over, [[Jonathan Howe]]'s name is shown flashing at the bottom of the game screen.
* If the computer's clock is set to January 13th ([[Trogday (holiday)|Trogday]]), every time you go to the next level, it plays the game over music.

== Tips ==
*If a peasant makes it back into their cottage, a point is lost on the meter of peasants squished (unless the meter is already empty). This can be frustrating when some cottages are inaccessible. Make sure to not miss opportunities to squish peasants on these levels.
*Knights move in a pattern consisting of two moves (repeated over and over), completely ignoring Trogdor and the peasants. Their pattern gets "mirrored" when they hit a wall. Learning their patterns is one of the keys to doing well in the game.
*When Trogdor burninates peasants, they will run back to their cottage, which will burninate the cottage without need for direct burnination.
*Peasants will still come out of burninated cottages, though Trogdor can walk right through these cottages. Knights and arrows can go through any cottage.
*Archers appear in much greater frequency when progressing farther in the game, but knights tend to be the main obstacle. Be sure to pay attention to the edges of the screen for archers. Arrows go at about the same speed as Trogdor.

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*Using a [http://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets/flash.html seek bar] suggests that this game was originally intended to have a high-score board. It actually does [http://www.homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/trogdor.html here]; unfortunately, this version has the old impossible level 27 (see below) and some bugs.
*Flex it Troggie, Forbidden Peasant Love, Smote That Kerrek, and Strong Bad's scene are the only four animations that use art that isn't used during gameplay.

===Remarks===
*In [[Peasant's Quest]], it shows that Trogdor is invincible, but he can die in this game. He is also significantly smaller.
*When an archer kills Trogdor, it shows Trogdor with several arrows stuck in him, even though the archer shot only one.
*When Trogdor gets sworded, the knight is still holding his sword and there is one sticking out of Trogdor.
*Strong Bad sings that Trogdor comes in the night, but the sky on several levels clearly shows Trogdor rampaging in broad daylight, or at sunset.
*Trogdor doesn't actually have to step on the peasants; just have them pass over Trogdor's sprite to do the job.
**This also works inversely, for being SWORDED!.

===Goofs===
*Sometimes, the peasants and knights walk too far upwards and end up standing in the sky.
*When the G on the "TROGDOR!" title is held down, the word "invincible" is spelled incorrectly. This is in both versions.
*On the Wii version, when the Videlectrix logo appears, and "le presente" is under it, the latter phrase almost immediately shifts over to the left by a little bit.

===Fixed Goofs===
[[Image:TROGDOR!Level27.png|thumb|The infamous (original) level 27.]]
*Level 27 was well nigh impossible. The peasant-paths were accessible only for 2 of the 6 cottages, so for every peasant Trogdor squished there were 2 left to wander back into their cottages (diminishing the burninator meter). Meanwhile, the cottages themselves walled him in to a very small area, which made him a sitting duck for archers and knights. This level was "fixed" as of February 12, 2005, making it much simpler to beat. The change is documented in the [[FAQ]].

===Glitches===
*Pausing causes a purple ball to become visible on the screen.
*If the game is paused as soon as Trogdor dies and there is a knight standing in the space where Trogdor respawns, Trogdor will be slain over and over and lose lives while the game is still paused.
*If Trogdor dies as soon as he achieves burnination status, he will come back to life with burnination, assuming the player has any mans left.
* When the game is paused while a cottage is burninating, it will continue to burninate until it is destroyed.
*Sometimes Trogdor will get "SWORDED" just because he is near the knight, not necessarily making contact with him.
*In the .swf version, right click and click play after the knight swords Trogdor on the last man to start at -1 mans, but click play again for game over.
*If the game is paused at the "LEVEL BEATEN" screen, Trogdor will be unmovable afterward and cannot unpause.
*If Trogdor is still burninating when he goes into a secret room, it will show the flame where he last was.
*For a very short moment after burnination stops (and the fire is no longer visible), Trogdor can still burninate cottages and peasants.
*Sometimes, while in a treasure hut, Trogdor will get randomly "SWORDED" but he won't lose any lives.
*If Trogdor burninates a peasant, then runs out of burnination and squishes that same peasant, then one of the cottages may spontaneously combust after a short time.
*Right before the "Stompin' Good" cutscene, the "It's Over!" screen flashes for a split second.
*If Trogdor gets SWORDED! right after he achieves burnination status, he will appear to be shooting fire out of his arm.
*Sometimes, the "Ohh... this is the best game I've ever played" quote and the "And the Trogdor comes in the niiiiight!!" quote play at the same time when you beat a level.
*The music from the It's Over! screen sometimes starts playing between levels.
*It is possible for the "Oh, Trogdor! I pine for you" quote to play at the Game Over screen with 1000 or more points.

===Fixed Glitches===
*If the game is paused (using the space bar) when an archer is out pulling his bow, he will get stuck there until the end of the level, even if Trogdor dies there.
**As of February 12, 2005, this glitch has been fixed so that archers will disappear after unpausing the game and reappear as normal. However, the glitch is still present on the [http://www.homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/trogdor.html version that includes a high score list.]

===Inside References===
*This game is featured in the [[Arcade Game]] short.
*"Oh, Trogdor! I [[Pining|pine]] for you." is a reference to [[trevor the vampire]].
*"ARROWED!" is a reference to [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 1]].
**"IT'S OVER!" is also a reference to [[Teen Girl Squad]].
*This game has a "[[Mans]]" counter.
*This game has a reference to [[blood]].
*Strong Bad mentions that this game is either the [[Best/Worst X Ever|best or worst he's ever played]].
*The [[G]] must be clicked for the hint menu.
*One of the interludes contains the phrase "[[X 'em Up|fry 'em up]] [[Dan]]".

===Real-World References===
*The {{wp|Arch Deluxe}} was a [[McDonald's]] hamburger that was discontinued due to its lack of popularity.
*Jonathan Howe's name being an Easter egg is a reference to {{wp|Adventure (Atari 2600)|Adventure}} for the [[Atari 2600]]. When it was made, Atari intentionally kept game designers from achieving celebrity status (or getting a sniff of royalties/credit). In rebellion to this, {{wp|Warren Robinett}} hid his name inside what is commonly regarded as the first video game Easter egg. It was accessible only by picking up an invisible object, carrying it through a dragon-infested maze, and touching it to a blank wall. Doing this revealed a room with Warren's name plastered all over in rainbow colors.
*{{wp|Wordly Wise}} is a series of textbooks designed to build student's vocabulary. What this has to do with the [[Kerrek]] is unknown, though it can be assumed that this "Wordly Wise" is an actor.
*When Trogdor dies, the replay button says "CHALLENGE AGAIN!". This references the ending of {{wp|Ghosts 'n Goblins}}, which says the same thing.
*"Fry 'em up Dan" is a direct quote from {{wp|Shel Silverstein}}'s poem "Ladies First".
*The peasants in love is a reference to the video game [[Pac-Man]] by [[Namco]], in which Pac-Man and Mrs. Pac-Man move onto the screen and a heart forms above them.
*The page title for the Viidelectrix version is a reference to the motto of ''{{wp|Klax (computer game)|Klax}}'', a video game from the '80s, whose motto was "It is the nineties and there is time for ... ''Klax''".
*The code that must be entered for the Easter egg to start the game with 30 lives is the {{wp|Konami code}}.

===Fast Forward===
*[[Dan]], from the caption "Fry 'em up Dan", is later used in [[Thy Dungeonman II]] and [[Peasant's Quest]], as well as [[Stinkoman 20X6]], and possibly [[Kid Speedy]]. This seems to have become a running gag with all of the new games.
*The odd pronunciation of Trogdor's name as "Trog'd'or" would later be used in [[Happy Trogday]] for [[Trogador]], a [[20X6]] version of Trogdor.
*The game would later be adapted into a [[board game]], [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]].

== Viidelectrix Version ==
There are a few differences between the original version of the game and the Viidelectrix version.
*The Videlectrix credit screen reads, "Videlectrix le presente".
*The instructions read:
<blockquote>
{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style="text-align:center"
|-
| colspan="2" | Turn that remote sideways and use the D-pad.
|-
| colspan="2" |Stomp 10 peasants to achieve burnination.
|-
| colspan="2" |Burn all cottages to advance a level.
|-
| colspan="2" |Avoid knights and archers!
|-
| colspan="2" |Press 1 to pause.
|-
| colspan="2" |point at screen and press A to START
|-
| style="text-align:left" | Programmed by Jonathan Howe || style="text-align:right" | Designed by Mike and Matt
|-
| colspan="2" |Remote programming from Mario Klingemann & Jerason Banes
|}
</blockquote>
*The "It's over!" screen reads "PRESS 1 TO CHALLENGE AGAIN!" in the lower right-hand corner.
*Unlike previous Viidelectrix games, TROGDOR! is controlled via the [[Wikipedia:D-pad|D-pad]] instead of the {{w|Wii Remote}} pointer. This is through an implementation of [[Wikipedia:WiiCade#The WiiCade API|The WiiCade API]], which would explain the additional programming credit to the developers.
*The Konami code cheat is enabled, but cannot be used on a Wii (no button is mapped to the "B" key, so the cheat cannot be completed).
*If playing on a PC, the "A" key now functions as the pause button.
*The Videlectrix logo and title screen can be skipped when the player presses the A button (or clicks).

== HTML5 Version ==
For Trogday 2018, a mobile-friendly HTML5 version of TROGDOR! was released and linked to from the [[index page]]. It introduced a number of changes; some aesthetic, others serving to decrease difficulty.
*There is a different loading screen.
*The text "Programmed by Jonathan Howe" in the instructions has been changed to "Original by Jonathan Howe", followed by "Programmed by Aeon Softworks".
*Peasants that safely return to their cottage no longer deduct points from the squished peasants counter.
*The flames over the "BURNINATE" text that appears after the 10th peasant is stomped shrinks and disappears instead of shifting in size.
*Upon achieving burnination status, Strong Bad will sometimes recite the new line "Advantage: Strong Bad".
**This line was also present in the original game, but went unused due to a bug.
*The WASD keys can now be used to move Trogdor.
*The "LEVEL BEATEN" text color on the level cleared screen was changed from red to white.
*Peasants who walk past other huts sometimes clip beneath them rather than over them. Trogdor can also occasionally clip through huts.
*Treasure huts are accessible from every layout that features one, rather than the just the layout where the player first enters one.
*Archers no longer increase in frequency with advancing levels.
*Extra lives were initially a lot easier to obtain at first release.
*On mobile devices touchscreen can be used to move Trogdor.
*On mobile devices a clickable pause button has been added.
*If the HTML5 version is accessed on certain mobile devices, the page redirects to a mobile version at a different URL. The mobile version has some changes compared to the regular version:
**The game takes up more of the screen.
**There is a blue "PLAY" button after the loading screen.

== External Links ==
*[[OldHR:trogdor-canvas|play "{{PAGENAME}}"]] (HTML5 version)
*[[oldhr:trogdor-canvas-m/index.html|play "{{PAGENAME}}"]] (HTML5 mobile version)
{{extlinks|action=play|trogdor}}
{{extlinks|action=play|trogdor_vii|site=Mirror|title=the Wii version of the game (mirror)|noquotes=true}}
*listen to the game music ([[Videlectrix:songs/trogdor theme.mp3|main theme]], [[Videlectrix:songs/trogdor intermission.mp3|intermission theme]])

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Total Load

Baldem1990 — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:30:38 GMT

Baldem1990:

[[Image:Total Load.PNG|thumb|"Mysterious pants issues?"]]
'''[[Total]] Load''' (short for '''Total Load Total Body Fitness Energy Enhancement Powder''') is an athletic performance enhancement powder manufactured by ''Total Load Total Etc., Inc.'' It was first seen in [[alternate universe]], when [[Homestar Runner]] was trying to make a real fruit smoothie, he brought a large canister of Total Load with him.

In [[Homestar Ruiner]], [[Strong Bad]] responded to a [[wiktionary:spamvertizement|spamvertizement]] in order to receive a free sample. After it was delivered, he refused to use it after reading the label and discovering that its side-effects include "mysterious [[pants]] issues", along with "fits of rage" and "excessive back hair". [[Coach Z]] claims that he knows Total Load when he tastes or smells it, and that using it is grounds for disqualification in the Free Country USA Race to the End of the Race. Its purpose other than as a "performance enhancer" is vague, but Homestar claims it "can enlarge your vectroid region by 27 percent" and it is implied that [[Strong Mad]] uses it on a weekly basis, with the apparent threat of a [[whatsit]]-storm if he takes too much.

==Appearances==
* '''Debut:''' Email [[alternate universe]]
* [[Homestar Ruiner]]
* [[8-Bit Is Enough]] (mentioned)
* [[Loading Screens]] (mentioned)
* [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2020#1252069783698395136|@StrongBadActual]] (mentioned)

[[Category:Food and drinks]]

The King of Town

Baldem1990 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:32:07 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{acharnav|kot}}
{{aboutcharacter}} {{fortoon|The King of Town DVD}} {{for|[[Decemberween]] character|The King of Town (Decemberween)}} {{for|title|King of Town (title)}}

{{Infobox Main Character|img=kot.PNG|imgalt="Doo hoo hoo!"|domicile=The King of Town's Castle|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]|firstappearance=Marshmallow's Last Stand|debut=The King of Town DVD Old Version{{!}}The King of Town|3Dimg=3dkot.png|3Dalt=Do I smell 3D?}}

== Biography ==
'''The King of Town''', self-nicknamed the "KOT", is a very rich man and the ''de jure'' ruler of [[Free Country, USA]], though in [[labor day]], [[Strong Bad]] suggests that his title is self-proclaimed. Either way, nobody wishes to acknowledge this; it's therefore possible that this character is a satire on the obsolescence of monarchy. His head is completely white with black lines for eyes, a [[mustache]] and a beard, though it was suggested in [[diorama]] that his head is completely covered in white hair; there were patches of pink flesh visible from where Strong Bad ripped parts of his beard off (presumably as payback for the King of Town having eaten all of Strong Bad's cotton balls). He wears a gold crown and what appears to be a red robe with white trim with [[Lack of Visible Arms|no visible arms]]. He has been seen in different attire resembling a striped one-piece swimming suit when swimming ([[keep cool]]) and in Strong Bad's amazing feats of wonder ([[retirement]]). When in this suit, it suggests that he has this white hair all over his body. In [[winter pool]], it is shown that he has an "Eat a Lot of Food" alert, which was triggered when [[The Poopsmith]] pressed a button on his shovel after having fallen into a pool full of [[Color flavored|red-flavored]] [[Fluffy Puff Translucent Dessert Related Substance]].

The King's middle name is [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2#Message 6|Wad]], and it is a very sensitive subject for him as he only told [[Marzipan]] about it. However, after Strong Bad and [[Bubs]] called him names with the word "wad" in them, the King believed Marzipan told them his secret and threatened to reveal one of hers, a [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2#Message 1|cosmetic surgery procedure]] nobody else knew about. Marzipan's surgery later was used in advertisements by the doctor who performed it, but it was not known if the King was responsible for that.

One of the King's main problems is that he is a glutton and will eat anything in front of him, even [[Eating Non-Food Items|things that people would not consider edible]] like [[secret recipes|deodorant]], [[3 Times Halloween Funjob|electric holiday decorations]], and [[Most in the Graveyard|erasers]]. In fact, it is more difficult to find something the King would ''not'' consume. More specifically, there are three things that the King does not desire to consume. One is [[The Cheat]], who lives in a charcoal grill in his backyard. The other is [[peas]], and the King despises them to the point where he does not like anything containing them (as illustrated when Strong Bad and The Cheat [[Trogdor Con '97|threw pea soup at him]]). He also bears [[Halloween Hijinks|an unexplained grudge]] against {{wp|Ding Dong}}s. One thing it seemed the King could not bring himself to eat for quite some time was [[whatsit]], an aversion that he may have finally conquered in [[fan club]] and [[I Killed Pom Pom]], when it is implied that he ate [[The Poopsmith]]'s whatsit pile, though he deeply regretted it in the former example. It appears that he had been working towards this goal with The Poopsmith once before when [[The Virus]] caused him to be transported to a glitched [[Teen Girl Squad]] page, where he was slapped in the face [[nine times]] by a deformed [[The Ugly One]]. His favorite food is possibly [[butter]], but he also has "several hundred culinary weaknesses" in addition to that such as [[chocolate]], as he revealed in [[Homestar Ruiner]]. As a result of his unhealthy eating habits, [[The King of Town's Health Problems|the King's health]] is in question. For example, in [[record book]], he had several heart attacks after ingesting a giant pile of table salt, earning him the title "least healthiest (man?)". As revealed in the sbemail [[pizza joint]], he spends most of his day calling random numbers in hopes of finding a new restaurant, and has found [[The Pizz]] as a result. It is also implied several times throughout the years that the King's favorite holiday is [[Thanksgiving]], largely because of the holiday being associated with food. In fact, in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]], the King's desire for it to be Thanksgiving is a plot point.

The King employs a [[Poopsmith]] (for personal reasons he does not care to disclose) and a [[:Category:King's Servants|few other characters]]. Like [[Homestar Runner]], [[Homsar]], and [[Marzipan]], he also has no [[Lack of Visible Arms|visible arms]], but can handle things as though he does. In [[space program]], he says that he is in his 60s, but in [[Which Ween Costumes?]], he implies that he's about 303 years old. He also leads the [[K.O.T.H.S. Junior Varsity Marching Band]] during the [[Fall Float Parade]]. According to a message he left on [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 13.2|Marzipan's answering machine]] and on Strong Bad's answering machine in [[Lappynapped!]], he can play the guitar, and was finally seen doing so in [[Baddest of the Bands]]. Along with [[The Cheat]], he has cut a remix demo called "Not Talkin' About Butter". He also has his very own "[[The King of Town's Very Own Quite Popular Cartoon Show|quite popular cartoon show]]" which, although it was pre-empted in favor of a [[Strong Bad Email]] in [[senior prom]], was shown some time later. He is also an authorized reseller of {{wp|Godzilla}} merchandise, as seen in [[Trogdor Con '97]].

It has become unclear whether the King has royal ancestors from whom he inherited the official honor of "King", or if his title is self-imposed and he simply purchased his crown from the "Costume Palace", as could be interpreted from his character video. In [[original]], [[Strong Bad]] claims that "there've been like twelve King of Towns". An Easter egg at the end of the email shows graves for 11 Kings of Town, including one known as "[[Onion Bubs|Onion]] King of Town", although it is unknown if this is real or imaginary. [[Marzipan]] and [[Bubs]] both claim that [[Strong Bad]] was lying about [[Original Bubs]], who angrily leaves due to the ''current'' King eating the [[mayonnaise]] off his [[egg]] [[salad]], ([[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] seems to miss Original Bubs, though) so Strong Bad may have been lying about the other Kings of Town as well. It is revealed in [[Strong Badia the Free]] that he hates his job, so much that he tricks [[Strong Bad]] into taking over his castle while getting his [[House of the Brothers Strong|house]]. A short time later in the game, he is tricked into retaking his throne.

Although the King wears his crown most of the time, it has been stolen by Strong Bad and [[The Cheat]] in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]]. It has also been worn by Strong Bad when he was on a "regal [[rampage]]", by [[Coach Z]] when he tackled The King while thinking he was going to eat The Cheat in [[Where's The Cheat?]], by The Cheat in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]], and [[Strong Bad]] took his spare crown in Strong Badia the Free.

The King can be heard [[The King of Town Booing|booing]] from time to time, even at himself.

In [[Play Date]], it is implied that the King has been [[Odd Marriages|married to a bowl of]] {{wp|Brunswick stew}} for fifty years, referred to by the King as the "dollop of sour cream" anniversary. Alternately, he may instead be married to Brunswick stew as a ''concept'', which would be considerably easier on his love life since it's highly unlikely his wife would make it past the appetizer course of the wedding dinner otherwise.

{{Character Video Transcript}}

== Fun Facts ==
[[File:KoT's Mouth.PNG|thumb|He has a mouth?]]
*In the [[The King of Town DVD Old Version|old version]] of [[The King of Town DVD|The King of Town]], The KOT's mouth shows for a bit.
*An [[old Characters page]] claimed the King was [[Marzipan]]'s father, but [[The Brothers Chaps]] have said they dropped this idea early on. "That was just something that we just toyed around with there briefly, but then decided that's not the way we wanted it to go. We just put that up, but most people don't visit the [[Museum]], so hopefully it doesn't cause too much mass confusion." — [[Matt Chapman]]
*According to [[A Decemberween Pageant]], a [[The King of Town (Decemberween)|King of Town]] was involved in the discovery of the first [[Decemberween]]. It is not clear, however, whether that King of Town and the current one are the same individual.
*He was once slim and trim, but, according to [[flashback]], may have gotten his weight from the lifetime supply of fishsticks because nobody else would claim them.
*Apparently, the King has a [[ham]] for a heart, as shown in [[Halloween Fairstival]].
*When playing the game [[Kid Speedy]] in KOT mode, the King appears to gain energy by eating junk food and [[swear]] words. Although he has exhibited his love of unhealthy food on many occasions, his predilection for foul language is otherwise unknown.
*The King once purchased Strong Bad's discarded [[Tandy 400]] from [[Bubs]], but was unable to make it run in order to check his [[King of Townmail|emails]]. He claimed it was "the last time [he'll] buy a used computer from Bubs". His email address is currently invalid. He also has had an [[answering machine]] that claims that he "has no messages...ever", that he has "no friends", and that "nobody likes" him.
*He may have [[German]] heritage, due to the fact that his Old-Timey variation is German and he wears a [[pickelhaube]] in [[Ever and More]].
*Though he claims he lives in "yon castle", Strong Bad claims in the [[The King of Town DVD Commentary|commentary]] to [[The King of Town DVD]] that he actually lives in a run-down two-bedroom home next door to him. (However, Strong Bad [[History according to Strong Bad|is known for his lack of a proper memory]] regarding these things.)
*In the short [[Donut Unto Others]], it is shown that the King possesses either powers of teleportation or skills as a ninja, as he can appear and disappear in a puff of smoke without any sign of him, even when standing in an open field.

==Food==
:''Main article: [[The King of Town's Food]]''

== Relationships ==
:''Main article: [[Character Relationships]]''
*[[Homestar Runner and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Bad and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Sad and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Pom Pom and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[The Cheat and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[The King of Town and The Poopsmith's Relationship]]

== Variations ==
*[[The Kaiser]] ([[Old-Timey]])
*[[The Prince of Town]]
*[[Perducci]] (From [[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[Munchox]] ([[8-Bit is Enough]])
*[[The Castlefunnies|King Castlefunny]]
*[[Trading Cards|The STING of Town]] ([[trading cards]])
*[[Xing Town]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])

=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===
*The [[wikipedia:Cap'n Crunch|Cap'n Crunch]] mascot in [[Homestarloween Party]]
*[[wikipedia:Hagar the Horrible|Hagar the Horrible]] in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
*[[Mario]] in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]
*The [[wikipedia:McDonaldLand#Hamburglar|Hamburglar]] in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]
*The Mayor of Halloweentown (from ''[[Wikipedia:The Nightmare Before Christmas|The Nightmare Before Christmas]]'') in [[Halloween Fairstival]]
*[[wikipedia:Harland Sanders|Colonel Sanders]] (the founder of [[wikipedia:KFC|KFC]]) in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
*[[Wikipedia:Gorton's of Gloucester|The Gorton's Fisherman]] in [[Happy Hallow-day]]
*[[Wikipedia:Al Sharpton|Rev. Al Sharpton]] in [[Jibblies 2]]
*[[Wikipedia:Hello Kitty|Hello Kitty]] in [[Most in the Graveyard]]
*[[Wikipedia:List of Cluedo characters|Colonel Mustard]] in [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
*[[Wikipedia:The Year Without a Santa Claus|Heat Miser]] in [[Which Ween Costumes?]]
*[[Wikipedia:Ram Man|Ram Man]] in [[I Killed Pom Pom]]
*[[Wikipedia:Close Encounters of the Third Kind|Devil's Tower Mashed Potatoes]] in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]]
*[[Wikipedia:Scrubbing Bubbles|Scrubbing Bubbles]] in [[Later That Night...]]
*Alice (from the "[[Wikipedia:Don't Come Around Here No More|Don't Come Around Here No More]]" video) in [[Haunted Photo Booth]]
*[[Little Debbie]] in [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]]
*Charlie (from ''[[Wikipedia:The Mighty Boosh (TV series)|The Mighty Boosh]]'') in [[The Homestar Runner Enters The Spooky Woods]]
*[[Wikipedia:Captain Cupcake|Captain Cupcake]] in [[Halloween Hijinks]]
*The Antwerp (from ''[[Wikipedia:Quest for Glory: So You Want to Be a Hero|Hero's Quest]]'', specifically the EGA version) in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*[[Wikipedia:Quaker Oats Company|Quaker Oats (Larry)]] (with elements of [[Wikipedia:Wilford Brimley|Wilford Brimley]]) in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
*[[Wikipedia:Immortan Joe|Immortan Joe]] (from ''[[Wikipedia:Mad Max: Fury Road|Mad Max: Fury Road]]'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]

==See Also==
*[[The King of Town Evolution]]
*[[The King of Town Other Costumes|Other Costumes]]
*[[Nicknames#The King of Town|Nicknames]]

==Quotes of the Week==
{{qotwstart}}
*{{qotw|"I rule the school!"|[[Revenge of the King]]|Mirror:kot_ruleschool.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Woo! What is that reek? The Poopsmith, you smell like a Crapsmith."|[[KOT's VOQPCS!]]|Mirror:kot_reek.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Let the KOT have some!"|[[senior prom]] outtake|Mirror:kot_havesome.mp3}}
*{{qotw|Not Talkin' Bout Butter (remix by [[The Cheat|DJ Teh Cheat]])|[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 13.2]]|Mirror:nottalkinboutbutter.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"The punishment is not too bad, eh?"|[[Revenge of the King]]|Mirror:kot_punishment.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Stop what? I don't do nothing!"|[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]|Mirror:kot_donothing.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Dwoo hoo! We hoo! Woo! I'm absolutely being assaulted! Woo di dhoo hoo!"|[[Where's The Cheat?]]|Mirror:k_assaulted.mp3}}
|}

== External Links ==
{{nextlinks|vcr-kot|old=vcr_kot|title=The King of Town's character video|noquotes=true}}

{{Characters|King of Town}}

Kick The Cheat (game)

Baldem1990 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:12:16 GMT

Baldem1990: /* External Links */

{{aboutgame}} {{for|[[running gag]]|Kicking The Cheat}} {{for|talking doll|Kick The Cheat}}
{{watchtoon|kickcheat.html|Play|OldHR}}
[[Image:kickthecheat.PNG|thumb|''WHACK!'']]

'''Date:''' Between Wednesday, October 8, 2003 and Thursday, April 1, 2004

'''Page Title:''' Kick the Cheat the Cheat! Rent to Own!

'''Kick The Cheat''' is a "game" that was accessible from the [[Flash Store]]. The player must hit the "KICK!" button to make a giant {{Film|Strong Bad}} foot kick {{Film|The Cheat}} as he falls from a robotic arm. If The Cheat is hit successfully, he slams against a brick wall and falls to the ground. It is also possible to hit him so that he merely flies up into the air, but does not hit the wall. No points will be earned for this. The score is calculated once The Cheat hits the wall, therefore if you press "reset" before he hits the wall, the point will not be added. The game uses [https://web.archive.org/web/20060513003616/https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/articles/lso/ Flash LSOs] (similar to cookies) to save the player's score between sessions of the game (i.e., if you stop playing and come back later, the score is remembered).

== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*This game came out as an advertisement for the [[Kick The Cheat|talking Kick The Cheat doll]].

=== Trivia ===
[[Image:Kick The Cheat Glitch.PNG|thumb|Note that score that says "ISTNEIS" and The Cheat floating midair.]]
*The game was originally going to be about how far one could kick The Cheat. Using a Flash seek bar, you can view him flying through the air with a distance meter at the top of the screen.
*The Cheat will always land in the same position (with the top of his head pointing toward the player).
*If you hold the KICK! button while The Cheat is dropping, the leg will raise backward, building up power.
*If you press and release the KICK! button fast enough, The Cheat will be kicked straight up, and not hit the wall. This is easiest by using the tab and enter keys.
*It is possible to make The Cheat float in the air after the arm drops him by going to the distance Easter egg then quickly going back to the game.
*It is impossible to kick The Cheat over the wall. No matter when or how much power, it cannot be done.
*If a decompiler is used to remove the wall in this game, The Cheat will fly over the left side of the screen, then spin endlessly.
*If you right click and click play before The Cheat hits the ground, he freezes in mid air but you cannot kick him. If you try to kick it, Strong Bad's head will look up and the leg will do nothing.

== External Links ==
{{extlinks|kickcheat|swf=kickcheat09|title=Kick The Cheat}}
*Play [https://archive.org/details/kickcheat09 Kick The Cheat] at the Internet Archive

[[Category:Video Games]]
[[Category:Secret Pages]]

Fan Stuff

Baldem1990 — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:54:37 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{about|museum feature}} {{for|feature updated weekly from 2004{{-}}2009|Weekly Fanstuff}}
[[File:fanstuff sbpumpkin.jpg|thumb|[[Holy crap]]! [[Paint daubs]]!]]
'''Fan Stuff''' is an image gallery collecting fan-submitted [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] creations, presented alongside commentary from [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Many of the creations are [[MS Paint]] illustrations, with tattoos, jack-o-lanterns, and cakes as other recurring works. Fan Stuff was collected in the [[Museum]] until an update on February 14, 2006 removed it from the Museum menu. The gallery is still hosted on [[homestarrunner.com]], albeit [[Secret Pages|only accessible through direct links]].

New entries stopped being posted to Fan Stuff by the end of 2002. From 2004 through 2009, fan works were featured through the more selective [[Weekly Fanstuff]]; [[Fan Costumes|Halloween costumes by fans]] have been featured in a mostly-annual showcase. Current fan works are occasionally featured through the [[@StrongBadActual]] social media page.

'''Date:''' February 8, 2002 or earlier

'''Page Title:''' Some Stuff That Some People Made

== List of Fan Stuff ==

{| class="wikitable"
! width=45%|Description !! width=45%|Caption !! Link
|-
| A [[Strong Bad]] [[pumpkin|jack-o-lantern]]. The eyes and mouth are carved out, while the rest of the face is painted on. It uses the dramatic shading and chin spiral seen in the [[Strong Bad 404 Error Page]]. || Bailey Hobbes totally made this Strong Bad pumpkin, I swear. || [[oldhr:stuff1.html|Page 1]]
|-
| Another Strong Bad jack-o-lantern, with a ruler placed in front of it to demonstrate the pumpkin is well over a foot wide. Again, only the eyes and mouth are carved out and the mask details are painted on.|| Jebus made this one. Lookit the size of that ruler! || [[oldhr:stuff2.html|Page 2]]
|-
| A Strong Bad jack-o-lantern, illuminated and glowing in a dark room. Parts of the design are only partially carved through the pumpkin, giving the mask levels of depth. || Strong Bad only wishes he looked this cool. courtesy Skip Evans. || [[oldhr:stuff3.html|Page 3]]
|-
| A rough, potentially homemade, tattoo of [[Coach Z]]'s head with "GREAT" and "JORB" arcing above and below his head. ||Check this out! Neil cut up his flesh in the name of Coach Z. || [[oldhr:stuff4.html|Page 4]]
|-
| A sheet [[cake]] featuring a portrait of Strong Bad drawn in frosting. || Jay Gordon had a very Strong Bad birthday thanks to his pal Erika. || [[oldhr:stuff5.html|Page 5]]
|-
| An [[MS Paint]] illustration of Strong Bad standing in a field, saying "Hello, [[Crap]] [[For Brains]], I am Strong Bad!! You are so [[freakin']] stupid. You are the creepiest thing I have ever seen!". A handwritten label "Strong Stupid" points at him. || Laura and Caroline are proficient in Microsoft Paint. || [[oldhr:stuff6.html|Page 6]]
|-
| A man rolls up his sleeve to reveal a [[Homestar Runner]] tattoo on his upper arm. A blue wavey band encircles his bicep, starting on either end of Homestar. || This fellow got a for-real Homestar tat. || [[oldhr:stuff7.html|Page 7]]
|-
| An illustration of a cat-like cartoon character with large eyes, big ears, and spotted fur. || Stephie made us a new character! Is he your flavourite? || [[oldhr:stuff8.html|Page 8]]
|-
| A leg tattoo of a scene from [[A Jorb Well Done]]: dejected Coach Z sitting on a bench with Strong Bad, Homestar (in his [[Homestar Runner Evolution#6thEvolution|old "fat body" design]]), and [[Marzipan]] standing by. The tattoo only uses black outlines without color or fills. || Rich Gaccione's shin isn't cut out to say the word job. || [[oldhr:stuff9.html|Page 9]]
|-
| A child's drawing of Homestar Runner, done on lined paper. Homestar's hat is red with a blue star, the star on his shirt is blue, and his legs are orange with yellow soles. || Dean Webb's son drew this. Homestar should definitely have orange legs. || [[oldhr:stuff10.html|Page 10]]
|-
| Three fans dressed as Marzipan, Homestar, and Strong Bad. The [[Homestar Runner and Strong Bad Screensaver|Strong Bad Screensaver]] can be seen on a computer in the background. || Dani, Nick, and Steve even dressed up as our characters! What have YOU done for us lately? || [[oldhr:stuff11.html|Page 11]]
|-
| A small statue of Homestar built from {{w|Lego}} bricks. Images show a front and side view of the figure. || Our friend B.A. keeps his legos in ziplock bags. It's awesome. || [[oldhr:stuff12.html|Page 12]]
|-
| A jack-o-lantern carved to resemble Homestar Runner's head in profile making an "ooh" expression. "Happy [[Homestarloween Party|Homestarloween]]!" is printed on the photo. || "[[Seriously]], Pom-Pom, I'm a total pumpkin." courtesy Stacey Jordan || [[oldhr:stuff13.html|Page 13]]
|-
| A screenshot of [[Egg Throwing Game]] with a score of 203850. || Chris Kantus played Strong Bad's egg game for 2 whole days and got booted out of school! Strong Bad's plan is working. || [[oldhr:stuff14.html|Page 14]]
|-
| Two people {{--}} a young boy and a man {{--}} winking their left eyes and raising their right eyebrow. || It looks like these guys (Cory and Eric) can't do the raise one eyebrow thing so they have to shut one eye instead. That's okay. E for Effort. || [[oldhr:stuff15.html|Page 15]]
|-
| Three images of Homestar Runner edited to resemble pop-culture figures:
*{{w|Tony Hawk|Hometony Hawk}} {{w|Tony Hawk's|Pro Skater}}: wearing a t-shirt, shorts, kneepads, skate shoes, and holding a skateboard
*{{w|Madman (Mike Allred character)|madman}} homestar: wearing a skintight suit with a red lighting-bolt-shaped exclamation mark and black boots, with a zigzag mark on his forehead
*{{w|The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot|big guy}} homestar: glowing red eyes and dark blue circuit lines across his body
| Chris Paluszek dressed up these Homestars. || [[oldhr:stuff16.html|Page 16]]
|-
| Homestar as {{w|Neo (The Matrix)|Neo}} from ''{{w|The Matrix}}'', captioned "WHAT IS THE HOMESTAR?" (a parody of the "WHAT IS THE MATRIX?" marketing campaign for the movie). || Warren drew Homestar dressed up as Michael Jackson from the 'Bad' video, probably. || [[oldhr:stuff17.html|Page 17]]
|-
| A partially-demolished wall reveals the reverse of the drywall on the opposite wall. A doodle of Homestar Runner can be seen on the drywall, with "This is Andrew's room, DO NOT PUNCH!!!" written above the drawing. A cleaver is stuck into the carved-out wall. || The Big Dabrowski and his roommates totally tore up the walls of their college townhouse in the name of Homestar. Nice cleaver.|| [[oldhr:stuff18.html| Page 18]]
|-
| An illustration of a wedding between Strong Bad and a blue-skinned cartoon woman ("Freakajo"), labeled "Joined in the bonds of Holy CRAPimony...", drawn by animator [http://www.cupojo.net/ Joanna Davidovich]. Silhouettes of additional cartoon characters can be seen in the pews: Homestar, Coach Z, [[Pom Pom]], and Marzipan on Strong Bad's side; {{w|Animaniacs|Yakko, Wakko, Dot}}, and {{w|Freakazoid}} on the bride's side. Strong Bad's speech bubble is transcribed in the caption. || "Oh man, this is getting pretty freakin' weird. As soon as this blue chick pays me my 5 bucks, I am outta here, man." || [[oldhr:stuff19.html|Page 19]]
|-
| Three images of edited warning signs featuring Homestar Runner characters:
* Three {{w|Road signs in Australia|Australian road signs}} indicating camels, Homestar Runner, and kangaroos crossing over the next 96 km of road
* A [[Commons:Comparison of European road signs: Warning|European yellow triangular warning sign]] on a fence with a silhouette of Coach Z
* A warning sign with the "SB" icon from the [[Strong Bad Desktop Theme]]. Labeled "Warning: Strong Bad", the sign reads "You run the risk of having your crappy face punched in".
| Brandon saw these signs and they opened up his mind. || [[oldhr:stuff20.html|Page 20]]
|-
| "{{w|Apolo Ohno|Apolo Homestar Ohno}}", Homestar in a red speed-skating suit (similar to [[Theme Song Video]]) wearing goggles and with "USA" emblazoned on his thigh. The caption refers to the {{w|2002 Winter Olympics|2002 Winter}} [[Olympics]]. || I didn't watch much winter olympics but Stephanie sure did! || [[oldhr:stuff21.html|Page 21]]
|-
| A collage of two drawings:
*Homestar as Super Saiyan {{w|Goku}}
*[[Strong Sad]] in a spoof of the "{{w|Intel Inside}}" logo, labeled "strong sad inside: depreseron™ processor"
| Phil drew Homestar as Ken from Street Fighter but with Guile's hair and made Strong Sad a corporate logo! || [[oldhr:stuff22.html|Page 22]]
|-
| [[The Cheat]] in a pimp costume, holding a skateboard with a dollar sign on it. || The Cheat is a skate board freek. He just got his license. || [[oldhr:stuff23.html|Page 23]]
|-id="fanstuff24"
| An MS Paint illustration of a wintertime scene: [[Naked Homestar Runner|naked Homestar]] (censored with a black bar) standing in front of "Homestar ♥ Marzipan" [[Peeing|written in yellow in the snow]], next to a bewildered Marzipan. || Alex made Homestar look really mad and naked. || [[oldhr:stuff24.html|Page 24]]
|-
| A sheet cake with a drawing of Homestar Runner and "Happy 4/20 THE DAN" written on it. || The Big Dabrowski got this for hims birfday.. || [[oldhr:stuff25.html|Page 25]]
|-
| A digital illustration of a dimly-lit Homestar against the night sky. || Matt Mattice has a great name and drew this awesome picture of Homestar finding out what comets stars and moons are all about || [[oldhr:stuff26.html|Page 26]]
|-
| A black-and-white photo of a cardboard sign reading "HUGE CRAP SALE". || Saturday morning. 9am. A telephone pole down the street from the Strong home. || [[oldhr:stuff27.html|Page 27]]
|-
| Pom Pom wearing Homestar's clothes, labeled "HomePom Runner!". A nude Homestar peeks in, saying "Um... Pom Pom?"||Everybody seems to like getting Homestar naked. || [[oldhr:stuff28.html|Page 28]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of "Hollywood" Homestar (a spoof of {{w|Hulk Hogan|"Hollywood" Hogan}}), wearing an {{w|New World Order (professional wrestling)|NHO}} shirt and "Hollywood" bandana. The image is captioned "[[Fluffy puffs]] 4 life". || Remember when Hulk Hogan didn't have a five o'clock shadow painted on his face? || [[oldhr:stuff29.html|Page 29]]
|-
| Three illustrations of Homestar, signed by "Gir1991@charter.net":
* Homestar Runner drawn in the standard style
* A close-up of Homestar's face, with [[anime]]-inspired eyes, saying "I hate [[Marshie|that fweakin marshmallow]]" (in reference to [[Meet Marshie]]).
* Homestar reimagined as a {{w|Chibi (style)|chibi}} human character, labeled "Homestar JapAnime style"
| Marica made Homestar Anime style. Or as I call it, "sleepy eyes". || [[oldhr:stuff30.html|Page 30]]
|-
| A painting of Homestar, depicting him with more squat proportions than usual. || Homestar in his awkward, pudgy pre-teen days. He was not a very terrific athlete at this point. || [[oldhr:stuff31.html|Page 31]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of Homestar wearing [[Homestar Runner's Pants|blue pants]]. || Pants time! Doot-doot doo doo doot doo! || [[oldhr:stuff32.html|Page 32]]
|-
| An image of Homestar Runner with a mullet and horseshoe mustache added with [[Hairstyle Runner]]; above is the h*r logo edited to be h*m (presumably short for "Homestar Mullet"). || Hey Peter man check out channel 9, check out this chick! || [[oldhr:stuff33.html|Page 33]]
|-
| Homestar's face painted into {{w|Vincent Van Gogh}}'s ''{{w|The Roulin Family|Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin}}''.|| Taffy McG. I fancy it looks like a Van Goff! || [[oldhr:stuff34.html|Page 34]]
|-
| A preview image of an {{w|iPod}} with "You are an ugly butt and your butt is stupid." engraved on the back side.|| Nic Forty Two has a backsassin' mp3 player. || [[oldhr:stuff35.html|Page 35]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of an angry face labeled "Lumpy!". || This is so awesome none of you can believe it. || [[oldhr:stuff36.html|Page 36]]
|-
| Construction paper cutouts of several Homestar Runner characters forming a scene from ''{{w|Macbeth}}'' Act 3: "Which of you have done this?" "What my good lord?". Five characters are gathered around a table with a bowl of fruit placed on it: Strong Bad (Lennox), Strong Sad (Banquo's ghost), Homestar (no label visible), Marzipan (Lady Macbeth), and Pom Pom (Ross). || Homestar and company perform Macbeth. Um, and some fruit on a table I guess. || [[oldhr:stuff37.html|Page 37]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of Strong Bad's face, saying "I'm gonna kick your freaking crap for crap drawings to the curb man!" || Matt drew Strong Bad. Man, we gotta get these people photoshop. || [[oldhr:stuff38.html|Page 38]]
|-
| A detailed, stylized tattoo of the [[Strong Badia]] emblem, including a banner with the phrase "[[some kinda robot|For good or for awesome]]". || Strong Badia emblem v2.0. Rich Gaccione has 2 Homestar related tattoos now. That means you're 2 behind. || [[oldhr:stuff39.html|Page 39]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of Strong Bad and The Cheat standing in the field. Strong Bad is drawn with a wide, rectangular torso. || "The Cheat just kept bringing over these boxes of Star Crunches and I just kept eating them" || [[oldhr:stuff40.html|Page 40]]
|-
| A portrait of Strong Bad made using [[Hairstyle Runner]].|| Hey wait! That's breaking the rules! || [[oldhr:stuff41.html|Page 41]]
|-
| A photograph of a keyboard with the keycaps rearranged to spell "STRONG" in the top row and "BAD" in the home row. || The reign of Qwertyuiop has ended!! || [[oldhr:stuff42.html|Page 42]]
|-
| Photographs of a young woman showing a handmade Strong Bad plush doll. || Ruca made this Strong Bad doll for her boyfriend. I bet he wants to beat up that big eyed thing on her wall. ||[[oldhr:stuff43.html|Page 43]]
|-
| A digital illustration of Strong Bad's face in the style of [[:File:Seriously.PNG|the Homestar "Seriously" wallpaper]] (itself a parody of {{w|Apple Inc.|Apple}}), labeled "CRAP!" || Looks like candy. I wanna eat it. || [[oldhr:stuff44.html|Page 44]]
|-
| "Australopithecus strongbadicus", the "{{w|Lucy (Australopithecus)|Lucy}}" fossil with Strong Bad's face, gloves, and boots overlaid onto the skeleton. || Skip Evans dug this up in the [[Dortugal]] Congo. One time my friend Adam didn't do his dishes for a long time and started calling it "his kitchen stink." Ha! || [[oldhr:stuff45.html|Page 45]]
|-
| An MS Paint drawing of Strong Bad declaring "you are totally CRAPPY!" || I'm gonna start a "Photoshop For the Masses" campaign. End the tyranny of MS Paint! || [[oldhr:stuff46.html|Page 46]]
|-
| An illustration of a balding, bespectacled man labeled "[[The Brothers Strong|Strong]] [[Parents|Dad]]". || An artist's conception of Strong Dad, as portrayed by Kevin Spacey. || [[oldhr:stuff47.html|Page 47]]
|-
| A logo-style illustration of Strong Bad's head and hands, labeled with his name and [[www.homestarrunner.com]]. The image is signed by Bulldog Milenko and dated 1/11/2001. || Rev. Bulldog Milenko. Straight up representin Vegas ya'll. || [[oldhr:stuff48.html|Page 48]]
|-
| A fan-made [[Flash]] animation featuring Homestar and Strong Bad:

'''HOMESTAR:''' Allow me to introduse myself. I am Homestarrunner. 
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' No, you are a big moron. 
'''HOMESTAR:''' No i'm not. 
''{Strong Bad headbutts Homestar, and Homestar falls over}'' 
'''STRONG BAD:''' He really is, man.
| Allow me to introduse George. He is 10 years old. And he is awesome. || [[oldhr:stuff49.html|Page 49]]
|}

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
*The [[Email FAQ]] clarifies that the comments on the 17th ("[[Michael Jackson]] from the '{{w|Bad (Michael Jackson song)|Bad}}' video") and 22nd ("{{w|Ken Masters|Ken}} from [[Street Fighter]] but with {{w|Guile (Street Fighter)|Guile}}'s hair") images are intentionally incorrect: "We know. We've seen the movie and the cartoon. It's a joke. Now leave us alone."
===Remarks===
*Many illustrations are created with [[MS Paint]], a crude image editing software included with Microsoft Windows. Later captions express a wish for more people to use [[Photoshop]], a far more advanced program.
* Rich Gaccione (9, 39) and The Big Dabrowski (18, 25) have multiple Fan Stuffs featured.
*In the 11th photo, Steve is wearing [[oven mitts]] as part of his Strong Bad costume. In [[halloweener]], Strong Bad suggested that "oven mitts will do" for a Strong Bad costume if one does not have boxing gloves.
*The caption on the 13th photo prints [[Pom-Pom]]'s name with a hyphen.
===Inside References===
[[File:Homestarstandingclose.png|thumb|120px|Default Homestar]]
*Several of the Coach Z tattoos reference [[A Jorb Well Done]].
*Some tattoos and illustrations of Homestar appear to be referenced from a simple standing pose of his used on multiple products in the [[Flash Store]].
*"Hometony Hawk", seen in the 16th image, is wearing a shirt with the running Homestar sticker design seen on the [[Email]] page.
*The "pudgy" Homestar is described as ''not'' a [[terrific athlete]].
*"You are an ugly butt and your butt is stupid." recalls "[[You've Got an Ugly & Stupid Butt]]" from [[Strong Bad Sings]].
**This phrase is described as "[[Sassing Back|backsassin']]".
*The [[Far Off Land]] of "Dortugal" was mentioned in [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].
===Real-World References===
*The caption on the 20th entry refers to "{{w|The Sign (song)|The Sign}}" by {{w|Ace of Base}}.
*"Finding out what comets stars and moons are all about" in the caption of the 26th entry is a reference to the song "Car" by {{w|Built to Spill}}.
*"Hey Peter, man, check out channel 9, check out this chick!" is a quote from ''[[Office Space]]''.
*Star Crunches are a type of cookie from the [[Little Debbie]] brand.
*The "big eyed thing" seen in the 43rd image is the ninja Garu of ''{{w|Pucca Funny Love|Pucca}}''.
===Fast Forward===
*An "Anime style" Homestar, [[1-Up]], would debut in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[japanese cartoon]].
*In later years, [[Paint Daubs|pumpkins painted rather than carved]] would receive joking disapproval.
*The [[portmanteau]] "flavourite" was used again in the [[Toons|description on the Flash version of]] the [[TV Time Toons Menu]] for [[Hooked on Decemberween]].
*An official [[Strong Bad Talking Plush|Strong Bad plush doll]] was released approximately 20 years after Ruca's fanmade doll.

==See Also==

*[[Fan Costumes]]
*[[Weekly Fanstuff]]

==External links==

*[[oldhr:stuff1.html|Visit Fan Stuff]]
{{Museum}}

[[Category:Fan Material]]
[[Category:Lists]]
[[Category:Early Work]]

Apple IIe

Baldem1990 — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:50 GMT

Baldem1990:

[[Image:Apple IIe.PNG|thumb|right|Hey, it could be forwards compatible.]]
The '''[[Wikipedia:Apple II series#Apple IIe|Apple IIe]]''' is a computer owned by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. It has been used for, and shown in, various aspects of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work. Though most of the time it is shown in real life, mainly for "use" in the [[Videlectrix Office]], it is also shown in animation. It used to be unclear what model of the [[Wikipedia:Apple II series|Apple II]] it was, but it was later revealed in the [[Peasant's Quest Preview#Commentary Transcript|commentary for the Peasant's Quest Preview]] that it was an Apple IIe.

==Appearances==
:'''NOTE:''' "The floppy drive noise" referred to is the chugging sound created by old {{w|Floppy disk#5+1⁄4-inch floppy disk|5.25" floppy}} drives, produced from the read and write head bumping into the rear drive assembly so it can recalibrate itself.

*'''Debut:''' [[Email Processing Room]] {{--}} The computer [[The Cheat]] uses in this room is presumably an Apple II.
*[[Peasant's Quest Preview]] {{--}} The [[Videlectrix Guys]] are seen "testing" the game. The computer is also shown playing music; however, as explained in [[Peasant's Quest Preview#Commentary Transcript|the DVD commentary]], it was actually created on an [[DOS|MS-DOS]] prompt using {{w|QBasic}}'s "PLAY" command. The floppy drive noise is also heard.
*[[Peasant's Quest]] {{--}} At the loading screen, a shot of the Apple IIe and its disk drives are shown. Also, [[Trogdor]]'s voice is supplied by the speech synthesis program {{w|Software Automatic Mouth}} ("SAM"), which was available for various computers including the Apple II. As such, it is possible that Trogdor's lines were run and recorded through the actual Apple IIe.
*[[Sketchbook]]: [[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-10-06|October 6, 2005]] {{--}} Instead of an actual sketch, it was a drawing of [[Homestar Runner]] on the Apple IIe.
*Email [[technology]] {{--}} The "Computers don't BYTE" poster shows what is possibly an Apple IIe with a DuoDisk floppy drive.
*[[Workin' on the Game]] {{--}} The Videlectrix Guys are shown trying to use a {{w|Wii Remote}} with the computer, with another holding the IIe's mouse in the air, with {{w|Applesoft BASIC}} on the screen. The floppy drive noise and its startup tone can also be heard in the beginning.
*[[@StrongBadActual]] {{--}} Screenshots from an Apple IIe are shown in some early Tweets, as if it is one of the computers Strong Bad checks his email on.
*[[Strong Bad's Disk 4 of 12]] {{--}} The computer shown in the intro is a mish-mash of retro computing equipment; specifically, the monitor is a re-branded early Apple II series monitor, and the 5.25" floppy disk is from early Apple II series Disk II drives.

[[Category:Computers]]
[[Category:Technology]]

Peasant's Quest Preview

Baldem1990 — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:51:02 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:pquesttrailer.PNG|200px|thumb|Good graphics]]

{{about|video game preview}} {{for|live-action film trailer|Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer}}

This advertises the newest Trogdor game, released in August 2004 as it originally claimed. You are Rather Dashing, a peasant wearing short pants, on a mission to slay the evil Trogdor for burninating his cottage.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Poor Gary]], [[Baby Lady & Her Baby|Baby Lady]], {{Film|Trogdor}}, {{Film|Rather Dashing}}, [[Pterodactyl]], {{Film|Videlectrix Mascot}}, [[Old Man]], [[Videlectrix Guys]], {{Film|Kerrek}}

'''Places:''' [[Peasantry]], [[Videlectrix office]]

'''Date:''' Monday, July 19, 2004

'''Running Time:''' 1:10

'''Page Title:''' Coming Soon from Vitrelecix!

{{dvd|Everything Else, Volume 1}}

== Transcript ==

''{The camera drifts past game scenes, which include Poor Gary standing in a field, and the Baby Lady rocking her baby in a chair.}''

'''VOICEOVER''': A real long time ago, in the peasant kingdom of Peasantry, some people lived{{--}}

''{The screen goes black, and lightning flashes.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}''IN FEAR!''

''{Lightning flashes twice more, and Trogdor is seen roaring each of these times.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' ''You'' ''{the word "YOU" appears}'' are{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing walking up to the well.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}Rather Dashing, ''{zoom in on Rather Dashing}'' a peasant wearing short pants, who returns from vacation{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing walking across a field.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}to find his thatched-roof cottage ''{zoom out to reveal the burninated cottage}'' ''BURNINATED!''

''{Cut to Rather Dashing walking near the side of the cliff face.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' You swear revenge and embark on an{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing climbing the cliff face, with boulders falling and a pterodactyl flying.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}incredible journey to vanquish the Burninator{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing raising the TrogSword.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}once and for all. ''{Peasant's Quest logo appears}'' ''PEASANT'S QUEST!''

''{A variant of the [[Videlectrix]] logo with a silhouette of a leaning man holding a cigarette appears.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN''': From the company that made that game{{--}}

''{Cut to a game of TROGDOR! being played.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}''TROGDOR!'', and that game{{--}}

''{Cut to a game of Rabbit Algebra being played.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}''Rabbit Algebra'', comes a{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing walking along the shores of the lake.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}graphical text adventure of rather large proportions.

''{Cut to a screenshot of two Videlectrix programmers at a computer, looking at Rather Dashing next to his burninated cottage and smiling.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' Videlectrix programmers have actually been hard at work{{--}}

''{The screenshot switches to one of the programmers staring focusedly at the yellow tree next to the river.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}bringing this epic adventure to life.

''{Cut to a screenshot of a frowning programmer pointing his marker at a whiteboard that reads "Good Graphics!" while the other frowns and cringes dejectedly. The camera pans past a game scene of the yellow tree.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' Make your way through the lush 16 color{{--}}

''{Cut to the waterfall.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}landscapes of Peasantry using our{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing approaching the berry bush. The camera zooms in.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' {{--}}state of the art text commands ''{"get berries" is typed}'' and interface.

''{Cut to a close-up of Rather Dashing standing on the shore of the lake. "throw baby" is typed. Cut to an old computer which brings up the Peasant's Quest logo.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' Featuring 2-bit mono PC internal speaker sound!

''{The computer screen switches to a scene of the Baby Lady rocking in her cottage. The computer plays the Peasant's Quest theme in computerized beeps. Cut to a game scene of Rather Dashing walking up to the mud puddle and slipping in it.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' Can one Peasant wearing short pants save the countryside{{--}}

''{Cut to Rather Dashing walking up to the Kerrek.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' from certain Burnination?

''{Kerrek pounds Rather Dashing on the head, and the words "YOU DECIDE!" are imposed on the screen.}''

'''VOICEOVER:''' ''YOU DECIDE!''

''{Cut to the Peasant's Quest start-up screen, which features the logo and an image of robed peasant with his hood on fire.}''

'''COMPANY SPOKESMAN:''' Coming soon to a 286 CGA enabled PC* near you! ''{As these words are said, they appear on the screen. "*MAXIMUM REQUIREMENTS" is added to the bottom.}''

''{Cut to a flash of Trogdor breathing fire followed by the message "TROGDOR IS WAITING" while a 2-bit sound clip of the TROGDOR! theme song plays in the background. "AUGUST 2004" appears on the screen as a sound clip of a floppy disk being read by the computer is playing.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
[[Image:Goodgraphics.PNG|thumb|"YOU BETTER MAKE GOOD GRAPHICS!"]]
* Click on a hidden Rather Dashing at the top right corner at the end of the preview to listen as game designers "discuss" what it means to have good graphics.

:''{Cut to the picture of the two brains of Videlectrix at a whiteboard flashed in the main toon.}''
:'''FIRST PROGRAMMER:''' WHAT DID I SAY?!
:'''SECOND PROGRAMMER:''' Good gr{{--}} To make good{{--}}
:'''FIRST PROGRAMMER:''' WHAT DID I TELL YOU TO DO?!
:'''SECOND PROGRAMMER:''' To make good graphics.
:'''FIRST PROGRAMMER:''' GOOD GRAPHICS! ''{the sound of him pounding his fist into his palm is heard}'' I COME TO WORK AND I HAVE TO LOOK AT THIS MESS!
:'''SECOND PROGRAMMER:''' I can make good graphics.
:'''FIRST PROGRAMMER:''' I{{--}}YOU BETTER MAKE GOOD GRAPHICS! I'M SUPPOSED TO RELEASE A VIDEO COMPUTER GAME ON TV WITHOUT THIS GRAPHIC!
:'''SECOND PROGRAMMER:''' What?
:'''FIRST PROGRAMMER:''' YOU HEARD ME!

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*Clicking 'back' at the end of this short always leads to [[Main Page 13]] ([[Atari 2600]] graphics).
*The solution to the equation in [[Rabbit Algebra]]: X = ±9.
*[[Podstar Runner 2006|Podstar Runner]] listed this as "Peasant's Quest Game".
*The notes played by the 2-bit speaker are: G G F F E E F C G G F F E E F G
*This is the first live-action appearance of the [[Apple IIe]].

===Remarks===
*The preview displays some differences between its game scenes and the actual game:
**In the game, there are no Kerrek tracks at the yellow tree.
**The lantern at the burninated tree is not present in the preview.
**When a screenshot of the game is shown with the command "get berries", the maximum point total (at the top of the screen) is 200. However, in the actual game, it is only 150.
**When Rather Dashing holds up the Trog-Sword, he isn't wearing the Trog-Helmet or carrying the Trog-Shield, even though in the game, he would get those items before the sword.
*The title of the window actually says "Coming Soon from ''Vitrelecix''!!". This is most likely an intentional typo.
*According to the DVD commentary, the computer is an [[Apple IIe]]. It has had its brand logo removed (normally, the IIe logo would appear above the keyboard toward the left side).
*The computer's monitor is an Apple Monitor II, a monochrome (single green color) display. The color images were all superimposed on its screen, and its branding has also been removed.
*The chugging sound made by the computer during the demonstration of the 2-bit sound (and again at the end of the preview) is the noise made by many old {{w|Floppy disk#8-inch and 5¼-inch disks|5.25" floppy}} drives. The sound comes from the read/write head bumping into the rear drive assembly to recalibrate itself. This particular sound is generated by an {{w|Apple II series|Apple Disk II}} drive.
*The computer appears to be missing a key to the left of its spacebar. This is, in fact, the location of the Apple IIe's power light.
*The "maximum requirements" for the game are listed as a "286 {{w|Color Graphics Adapter|CGA}} enabled PC". However, a PC would require a minimum of an {{w|Enhanced Graphics Adapter|EGA}} video adapter or {{w|composite artifact colors}} to display the sixteen/several colors the commercial claims the game uses. (In reality, considerably more than sixteen colors appear at a time in nearly every screen, and the vertical resolution is more than EGA would allow for.)
*The clip from [[TROGDOR!]] shows a score of 1, which is impossible, as stomping a peasant nets two points in that game.

===Goofs===
*The clip from [[TROGDOR!]] is from Level 1, yet it says that it is Level 3 in the top-right corner.

===Inside References===
*The burning peasant on the final screen is from the pencil drawings during Trogdor's theme in [[dragon]].
*The computer in this cartoon is the same computer that was on the [[Videlectrix:|Videlectrix homepage]].
*The Videlectrix workers argue about [[good graphics]].

===Real-World References===
*This game is a spoof of ''{{wp|King's Quest}}'', and more generally various series of visual text adventure games made by [[Sierra|Sierra On-Line]]. Other popular games by the same company are ''{{wp|Police Quest}}'', ''{{wp|Space Quest}}'', and ''{{wp|Quest for Glory}}''.
**The "peasant kingdom of [[Peasantry]]" is most likely a spoof of "the land of Daventry", the main setting for ''King's Quest''.
*''[[Rabbit Algebra]]'' is a likely reference to {{wp|Math Rabbit}} by {{wp|The Learning Company}}.

===Fast Forward===
*The man on the right in the "GOOD GRAPHICS" image wears the same blue shorts that would be shown on the [[Summer Short Shorts]] title screen.
*The [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] [[Trogdor!! The Board Game (video)|video]] and [[Happy 20th Trogday!]] would be made in the same style as this commercial, including the same spokesman, among other similarities.

== DVD Version ==
{{commentary}}

===Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]])

'''MIKE:''' Brother Matt, I have to be honest with you.

'''MATT:''' What, Mike?

'''MIKE:''' We played ''King's Quest'' growing up!

'''MATT:''' Which one?

'''MIKE:''' ''{quickly}'' One, two, three, ''{both begin laughing}'' four, five, six!

'''MATT:''' That's true, Mike. Umm... we played those games a lot.

'''MIKE:''' You may be surprised to hear that.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' So, when we first made this preview, though, some people weren't sure whether or not we were really going to make the game.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, they had no clue, what their{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' I guess the game came out, like, two weeks after we did the{{--}} this preview.

'''MATT:''' Yeah. Boy, were they surprised when they could really enter this crappy{{--}} crappy world and play this crappy game!

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughing}'' Boy, were they depressed when they got sick of it after five minutes!

'''MATT:''' They were like, "Wait, I really have to type stuff? Oh! That's not fun, really!" That's our brothers, Sean and Craick{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Sean and Graly.

'''MATT:''' Graly.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' My mustache in those, Mike, uh, we couldn't find the brown mustache we usually use, and so Mike Photoshopped some of my hair onto my upper lip.

'''MIKE:''' The good ol' stamp tool.

'''MATT:''' Looks pretty creepy if you look at it close. Umm... so the funnest part was actually composing{{--}} I{{--}} composing all the crappy 8-bit sounds, or 2-bit sounds, ''{both chuckling}'' or whatever that is.

'''MIKE:''' One-quarter-bit sounds.

'''MATT:''' With this Windows program called Play.

'''MIKE:''' It's called "Play"?

'''MATT:''' Yeah. It's on{{--}} you use it from a DOS prompt. And that's w{{--}} everybody points out that's{{--}} that should have been EGA. Not CGA.

'''MIKE:''' OK. Say something really quick.

'''MATT:''' We do that every time! I'm not gonna do it!

'''MIKE:''' ''{interrupts with quick gibberish}''

'''MATT:''' ''{as booting-up sound plays}'' That's the real sound of our Apple IIe booting up!

===Fun Facts===
*Mike humorously mentions the brothers played six ''King's Quest'' games. At the time this commentary was recorded, there had been eight total entries in the series.
*[[Photoshop]] is mentioned. The clone stamp tool allows simple duplication from one part of an image to another {{--}} in this case, from hair to upper lip.
*"{{p|l=https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/QBasic/Sound#PLAY PLAY}}" is a feature of the {{w|QBasic}} DOS software, not a standalone program.
*A CGA version of Peasant's Quest would be seen in the [[fake YouTube end screen]] for [[Disk 4 of 12 - World Games]].

== See Also ==
*The game [[Peasant's Quest]]

== External Links ==
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{{Peasant's Quest}}

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2 years

Baldem1990 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:48:25 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:Strongbadia in 2 years.png|thumb|"I don't like food anymore!"]]

E. Fullmer asks what Strong Badia will be like in 2 years, so Strong Bad shares his predictions for the future.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}} (Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[Strong Badia]], [[Laundry Room of the Brothers Strong]], [[The King of Town's Grill]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, September 22, 2003

'''Running Time:''' 2:23

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Three}}

== Transcript ==
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{very quickly}'' Haselos, theselos, haselos, theselos!

''{Reading email}''

<blockquote class="compy email">Strong Bad, 
I am going on a long trip and won't be 
able to check out "Homestar Runner's 
Website" for a long time. What do you 
think the greatest advancement for 
Strong Badia will be in the next 2 
years? 
 
Your Main Man, 
E. Fullmer</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad reads "Strong Bad" stressing "Strong" as if it were "Dear," says "Homestar has a website?" after reading "Homestar Runner's Website for a long time" and says "Oh..." before reading the signature}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Umm, Endiment...? ''{typing}'' Hang on Endiment. Just for the record, my main man is, and has been since 1987, Van Mundegaarde. And don't you forget it.

''{not typing, a little picture of Strong Bad with a note from Strong Bad to Van comes down}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, Van, the times we shared. ''{typing}'' Well, as you know, Endy, Strong Badia is on the cutting edge of the future. I can easily predict that the population will have tripled in two years.

''{Cut to Strong Badia}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' So by then it will be population: tire and... bundt cake pan.

''{A bundt cake pan appears out of nowhere. The sign changes its population list accordingly.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ...and Coach Z.

''{Coach Z appears behind the fence, facing away from the camera. The sign changes its population list accordingly again.}''

'''COACH Z:''' I'm takin' a leak!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' I also have some good news for you single ladies out there. The cinder block is going to break up with the sign.

''{The stopsign moves away from the cinder block, and a letter from the cinder block to the sign appears on-screen.}''

'''CINDER BLOCK:''' Dear Stop Sign, you are a stop sign and I am a cinder block.

''{The letter disappears}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Ooh! And we will also have developed a world-class hole.

''{A hole appears in the ground}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' And by then, hopefully The Cheat will be finished with the mural I commissioned him to paint on the fence...

''{A mural of the words "FIReWORKS or die" appears on the fence}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' ...like a freakin' year ago. Slowbie. Oh yeah, and the tire will have definitely won the title.

''(A belt appears on the tire and an invisible crowd cheers.)''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And finally, Strong Sad will have actually succeeded in becoming more whiny.

''{Strong Sad appears out of nowhere, his arms folded}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{pouty voice}'' I don't like food anymore!

''{Cut back to the Compy}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Augh. So annoying. Oh, that reminds me. I should probably go let Strong Sad outta the dryer. He's been in there since breakfast.

''{[[The Paper]] comes down. After about 15 seconds, Strong Bad gets up. Cut to the dryer. Strong Bad opens it, and discovers a dizzy, fluffy The Cheat.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What the—? The Cheat?! Where the crap did I leave Strong Sad?

''{Cut to The King of Town's grill. It's closed, but we can hear Strong Sad's voice from within.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Uh, hello? Can anybody hear me? The Cheat has a really nice place in here. And none of his shirts fit me.

''{Cut back to the Compy, with Strong Bad sitting at it as before.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*Click on the words "[[Homestar Runner's Website]]" to see a quick peek at it. This can only be done between when he reads the words and when he says, "Homestar has a website?"
[[Image:Tire madness.png|thumb|Only on Pay Per View!!!]]
*After the scene with Strong Sad plays after The Paper comes down, click on the reflection of Strong Bad's blue diamond to see the advertisement for the "Rematch" between Strong Mad and the [[Tire]].
:''{Cut to black screen.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Revenge.
:''{Everything he says echoes ridiculously. The word "REVENGE" appears in red on the screen and Strong Mad is seen on the left, half-lit. He then disappears.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Vengeance.
:''{The word "VENGEANCE" is now seen on the screen and the Tire, as with Strong Mad, appears half-lit on the right. It also disappears.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Vengeful.
:''{The word "VENGEFUL" appears and Strong Mad appears as before, more briefly this time.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Revengeanceful.
:''{The word "REVENGEANCEFUL" appears and the Tire reappears and disappears as before. Then Strong Mad is seen straight on, coming closer to the screen.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' This Sunday, watch as Strong Mad attempts to reclaim the title{{--}}
:''{Title belts appear around Strong Mad's eyes, and his face starts fading into red}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}from Strong Badia heavyweight champion,{{--}}
:''{The whole screen turns red and the Tire appears on the screen, growing toward us.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' {{--}}the Tire. Tire Madness.
:''{A red Tire Madness logo appears, flashes, and explodes onto the screen, which briefly turns yellow, then reverts to red.}''
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Only on pay per view.
:''{The words "ONLY ON PAY PER VIEW!!!" flash in yellow at the bottom.}''

==Fun Facts==

===Trivia===

*The note on the photograph presumably given to Van Mundegaarde reads:
<blockquote>To My Main Man 
Van Mundegaarde, 
Keep Rocking it [[1987]]-style. 
-Strong 
Bad</blockquote>

*The full text of the letter the Cinder Block writes is:
<blockquote>Dear Stop Sign, 
You are a stop sign and I am a 
cinder block. Therefore I think 
we should break up. I hope we 
can still be's friends. 
 
Love Always, 
Cinder Block</blockquote>

*It has been confirmed that E. Fullmer's first initial stands for "Elder" Fullmer, indicating that he is about to become a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon church; "Elder" is a title applied to all male missionaries). This could explain why he will be going on a two-year trip and will not be able to check the website, as that is how long young men serve as LDS missionaries, and they are discouraged from surfing the Internet during that time.
*The Homestar portrait on his website is done using the [[Wikipedia:Repoussé and chasing|repoussé]] technique.
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad's prediction of what Strong Badia will be like in 2 years. At least I think that's what it's about."

===Remarks===
*The [[No Loafing sign]] can be seen when Strong Bad finds The Cheat in the dryer, though the sign is known to be located in the computer room.
*This email was released in September 2003, so the changes Strong Bad mentions should have come into fruition by 2005. To date, however, none of these predictions have panned out.
*The fact that Strong Sad says "The Cheat has a really nice place in here" while he is in [[The King of Town's grill]] (and the fact that he fits in it at all) can confirm that the King's grill is much more spacious on the inside than it looks.

===Inside References===
*The music that plays when the Cinder Block's note is displayed is the same music that plays in [[A Decemberween Pageant]] when Marzipan talks to The Cheat (right after Strong Bad had said, "There's a squid.") and, later, in [[pom pom]] when Strong Bad is writing the letter to [[Pom Pom]]'s parents.
*The Cinder Block's note marks the first instance of [[be's]].
*Strong Sad's being in the King of Town's grill is a reference to [[Where's The Cheat?]].
*Coach Z's line "I'm taking a leak!" is a reference to [[peeing]].
*Strong Bad says "Endiment" in a similar tone to how he says "Embrodak" in [[the process]].
*The Tire Madness [[pay-per-view]] Easter egg resembles the commercial for [[Awexome Cross '98]].

===Real-World References===
*The "Tire Madness" logo is similar to the logo that the now-defunct [[Wikipedia:World Championship Wrestling|World Championship Wrestling (WCW)]] organization used.

===Fast Forward===
*The Cheat ends up in the dryer again in [[lady fan]].
*The glossy autographed photo of Strong Bad appears again in [[Strongest Man in the World]].
*The championship belt re-appears as a costume item in [[Homestar Ruiner]].
*In [[virus]], Strong Bad seemingly contradicts this email by saying his main man is Edgar from the [[Edgarware]] program.
*In [[Baddest of the Bands]], a mural is painted on the fence.
*In [[fan club]], [[the Deleteheads]] membership card shown is signed by Strong Bad's main man Van Mundegaarde.
*Strong Bad calls The Cheat Slowbie. This name is used again in [[time capsule]] on the slip of newspaper, with a turtle named Slowbie/Mr. Shoe.

== DVD Version ==
*The Homestar's website Easter egg is actually part of the email. When switching the angle on the DVD remote, it pops up like a regular webpage window and sticks around for ten or fifteen seconds.
*The Cheat in the Dryer and Strong Sad in the Grill Easter eggs have now been separated. A few seconds after The Paper comes down, Strong Bad will automatically find The Cheat in the dryer, and Strong Sad can be found by selecting a hidden Strong Bad icon in the lower-left corner of the Compy 386 screen.
*The Strong Mad vs. Tire Easter egg can be viewed by selecting the hidden Strong Bad logo located in the center of the Compy screen (right on the reflection of Strong Bad's blue diamond on his mask).

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|85|youtube=d7eePF65T8o}}
*[[HR:mywedpage.html|view Homestar Runner's "website"]]
*[[HR:sbglossy.swf|view the Flash file for Strong Bad's photograph]]

{{Strong Bad Email}}

[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]]

funny

Baldem1990 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:52:39 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Glitches */

{{sbenav}}
[[Image:funny.png|thumb|"Aunt Ruthie! Aunt Ruthie! There's ketchup on the computer!"]]

Strong Bad answers an email in the Funniest. Way. Ever. So funny that ketchup falls from the sky.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}} (Easter egg), {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[Strong Sad's Room]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, June 2, 2003

'''Running Time:''' 2:20

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Two}}

== Transcript ==
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Watch me do a little bit o' email, ''{accidentally types "stongbad_email.exe"}'' and I'll watch you do a little bit o'{{--}}

''{The screen reads "File Not Found."}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}uh{{--}}that's never happened before. ''{singing}'' Watch me do a little bit o' email, ''{correctly types "strongbad_email.exe"}'' and I'll watch you do a little bit o'{{--}}

''{Email loads properly this time}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}uh{{--}}that's never happened befo{{--}}oh wait, it's an email. That ''has'' happened before. And quite a few times if I remember correctly. All right, so...

''{reading}''

<blockquote class="compy email">Dear Strong Bad, 
 
Respond to this E-Mail in the 
funniest way ever. 
 
From Sam</blockquote>

''{he enunciates "funniest way ever" and reads "From Sam" as if the whole phrase was the emailer's name}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Let's see here... I can tape this blank floppy disk to my head ''{he doesn't actually type "blank", he tapes the disk to his forehead}'' and start talking gibberish and acting like the crazy squeaky guy. ''{clears screen}'' LEEKO! LEEKO! LEEKO! I'm a squeaky guy!

''{He jumps up on the table and starts dancing around}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I got squeaky pants! Come check out my squeaky pants dance! Squee squaw squee squaw squee squaw{{--}}

''{A bottle of ketchup falls from the ceiling into his hand and he starts flinging it over everything, while hitting the keyboard with his foot, producing "WOAH!! I CAN TYPE WITH ONE FOOT"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity pongity! Aunt Ruthie! Aunt Ruthie! There's ketchup on the computer! Alzee-WHOOP!

''{He leaps from the table backwards and starts spinning while bouncing around the floor on his head.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Pont-REER! Pont-REER! Pont-REER! Pont-REER! Pont-REER! Pont-REER!

''{He runs up to Strong Sad and starts yelling rhyming gibberish at him while doing a strange dance.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Jor jee jibbera jaw! Huppidda roopja oop jup jaw! Ooka oog{{--}}

''{Strong Sad begins talking over him.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Quit that!

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}ooka reetoo taw!

'''STRONG SAD:''' You're freakin' me out.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{pauses shortly, then continues}'' Eeckoo ickoo ickoo slaw! Hooka hoo ha!

'''STRONG SAD:''' Did you take some of my pills again?

''{Cut to the Compy. Bubs and The Cheat are dipping fries in the ketchup poured over the computer.}''

'''BUBS:''' You know what? You're right, The Cheat! This computer catsup ''{pronounced kăt' səp}'' is better than the regular kind. Or that purple kind!

''{Strong Bad walks back in}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' All right, all right! Clear outta here, you two. 'Cept for you, The Cheat.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{grumbles}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You better start cleaning this mess up!

'''BUBS:''' What happened in here? Some type of ketchup bomb go off?

'''STRONG BAD:''' Nah, not really. I was answering an email and dancing and acting like a squeaky guy and I started throwing ketchup everywhere.

'''BUBS:''' Oh. That's pretty cool.

''{Strong Bad does a double-take behind him to make sure nobody's around.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{sotto voce to Bubs}'' Hey, man, are ketchup bombs real?

'''BUBS:''' Not yet! ''{raises French fry and runs off}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{to The Cheat}'' Well, aren't you gonna go get your 409 or Awesome Sauce or whatever you're gonna clean this up with?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}'' ''{heads off}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Maybe a moist chamois? ''{pronounces "chamois" as "sham-oyce"}'' ''{tries a fry with the computer ketchup}'' Ooh! This computer ketchup ''is'' pretty good. Needs more RAM, though. Maybe a couple of megachips.

''{[[The Paper]] comes down.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*Click on Strong Bad's face (not head) while he is spinning upside down (the floppy disk itself does not work) to activate a scene with Homestar.
:''{Homestar Runner walks in from the left. Strong Bad re-enters from the right, still bouncing on his head and spouting his gibberish.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ohhh... Hi, Strong Bad. I was just stopping by to do something funny, but, um... I can see you don't need my help this week.
:''{Strong Bad bounces off to the left while Homestar looks on.}''

*At the very end click on a blob of ketchup near the left fries to see the bottle of [[Quite Fancy 'Chup]]. The labels read:

<blockquote class="email" style="background-image:none;border:2px solid black;background:#ffffff;color:#000;width:90px">very 
many 
ounces</blockquote>

<blockquote class="email" style="background-image:none;border:2px solid black;background:#ffffff;color:#000;width:90px">Quite 
Fancy 
'Chup</blockquote>

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
*A [[Wikipedia:chamois leather|chamois]] (pronounced "sham-WAH" or "shammy") is a piece of leather used as a polishing cloth or in shirts. Its name derives from the animal originally used to make them.

=== Trivia ===
*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#odell lake|odell lake]]".
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "SB transforms into some type of squeaky guy. Floppy disk and ketchup co-star."

=== Remarks ===
*This is the first time Strong Bad is shown eating.
*Strong Sad is depressed by nature as part of his character, but here it is actually implied that he may be ''clinically'' depressed — thereby explaining the reference to his "[[Strong Sad's Pills|pills]]."
*The ketchup splatters in the last scene are shifted slightly downward in comparison to the previous computer room scene, and are more appropriately placed.
*Bubs first says "catsup" when referring to the ketchup spilled on Strong Bad's computer, but then says "ketchup" when talking about "ketchup bombs". "Ketchup" and "catsup" both mean the same thing.
*The Cheat's arms appear slightly out of scale.
*The catsup bottle falls from [[hammerspace]].
*When Strong Bad "types" with his feet, he misspells "WHOA" as "WOAH".
*Strong Bad correctly identifies the 3.5" floppy disk as a "floppy disk", despite the fact that he later misidentifies them as "hard disks" in [[technology]].
*When Strong Bad dips his fry in the ketchup, background audio can be heard.

=== Goofs ===
[[Image:SB No Mouth.png|thumb|No mouth]]
*When Strong Bad takes the floppy, only one should remain to the left of the computer. Instead, two remain.
**At the end of the email, the floppies to the left of the Compy are gone.
*The Quite Fancy 'Chup image is cut off near the top, as it ends in a straight horizontal line near the topmost green shade of The Paper.
*The ketchup blob on the edge of the table with the Quite Fancy 'Chup Easter egg is translucent.
*Strong Bad's legs actually go through his body for one frame when he's walking at the scene where he tells Bubs and The Cheat to leave.
*The "reflected" disk we see in the monitor is not a mirror image of the ones we see after Strong Bad jumps on the desk.
*When Strong Bad tells Bubs to leave, one of The Cheat's arms is shaded a bit in black.
*When Strong Bad jumps up and down with the ketchup bottle, his foot types "WOAH!! I CAN TYPE WITH ONE FOOT!", yet due to the ketchup the 'e' in one, the 'y' in type and the 'fo' in foot cannot be seen. When he comes back to the computer later, the 'e' in one can be seen, but most of the previously visible 'o' in foot is covered.

*Strong Bad's arm would not normally be long enough to reach for a french fry on the desk.
*The ketchup bottle falls with the top up, but somehow turns upside down when Strong Bad catches it.
*When Strong Bad is bouncing on his head, his mouth disappears from a side view.
*Strong Bad says the word "blank" when referring to the floppy disk, but does not type it when he tapes it to his head.

=== Glitches ===
[[Image:funny floppy-contrast-goof.PNG|thumb|Magical floppy disk and/or screen?]]
*When Strong Bad tapes the floppy disk to his head, the contrast dial does not affect its reflection, nor does it affect the reflection of his hand.

===Inside References===
*The sounds Strong Bad makes when he is next to Strong Sad are very similar to the ones from his email song in [[big white face]].
*Strong Bad typing in "stongbad_email.exe" is a reference to [[50 emails]], where one sender called Strong Bad "[[Stong Bad]]."
*Strong Bad typing with his foot is similar to how he types with his head in [[sisters]].
*Strong Sad accuses Strong Bad of taking some of his [[Strong Sad's Pills|pills]] again.

===Real-World References===
[[File:purple-ketchup.jpg|80px|thumb|"That purple kind!"]]
*The purple ketchup Bubs mentions is a reference to {{w|Heinz}} [https://museumoffailure.com/exhibition/heinz-purple-ketchup EZ Squirt Ketchup]. Sold from 2000{{-}}2006, the line of colorful ketchups included "Funky Purple" alongside green, blue, and other irregular colors.
*Strong Bad's mention of "409" refers to {{w|Formula 409}}, a household multi-surface cleaner manufactured by {{w|Clorox}}.

===Fast Forward===
*In [[technology]], it's clear that Strong Bad has forgotten that the 3.5" inch diskette is a floppy disk, and he refers to it as a "hard" disk.
* Awesome Sauce would later be seen in [[keep cool]].
*[[The Grape Fairie]] says "allzy-oop" while providing grapes in [[Strongest Man in the World]].

== DVD Version ==
*The Homestar Easter egg is automatically enabled; no selecting is necessary to access it.
*To view the ketchup bottle Easter egg at the end of the video, click on the hidden Strong Bad logo on the computer screen.
*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
*The pause between Strong Bad bouncing off the screen and bouncing back just before Homestar shows up is shorter.

=== Commentary Transcript ===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]])

'''MIKE:''' So here's the commentary track...

'''MATT:''' ''{laughs}'' Are we gonna do that kind of intro to all of them?

'''MIKE:''' I don't know.

'''MATT:''' As if they've just found this ''one'' one.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Well, maybe.

'''MATT:''' So welcome to commentary if you accidentally{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Can you turn on the commentary throughout? And it'll automatically{{--}}

'''MATT:''' ''{overlapping}'' I think so, you just hit the "audio" button.

'''MIKE:''' ''{imitating newscaster}'' In case you've accidentally hit your "audio" button, you've just joined already in progress commentary track number AB...

'''MATT:''' All right, sorry, I didn't know, let's start over.

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' I'm just kidding. No, no, this is great, this is great. We have nothing cool that has happened yet.

''{pause}''

'''MATT:''' So "Leeko! Leeko! Leeko!" is something Mike used to say when we'd, uh, like, get, when he'd get excited. And, um, what game is in the thing there, right there? Oh, "Odell Lake". ''{Mike laughs}'' That was a great game for the old Apple IIe that we played in school.

'''MIKE:''' Our cousin Jim used to say, "Fonkity fonkity."

'''MATT:''' Yeah, he'd hit himself in the head with a{{--}}

'''MIKE AND MATT:''' {{--}}wiffle-ball bat.

'''MIKE:''' And, uh, yeah. And he used to do that, too. ''{Matt laughs}'' He used to jump around on his head saying "pont-reer".

'''MATT:''' ''{overlapping}'' That's not true. That's not true.

'''MIKE:''' He's a very talented guy.

'''MATT:''' "Pont-reer" is just, uh, my generic, like, uh, cartoon sound effect. It just seems like cartoons are just like, "Pont-REER!" and then they'd do something. Oh, this is the best dance ever. Mike did this dance. I love it. And actually, this is sort of like, I think we've mentioned it before, but it's sort of like, uh{{--}}What he's saying, the weird chanting he's doing is kind of like this, uh, in that very stru{{--}}uh, Bugs Bunny episode we were talking about, where he's on the desert island. He does, like, a weird native dance and just kinda sounds like that.

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' Ohhhh. Matt always throws in this stuff from old Looney Tunes that I don't know.

'''MATT:''' Well, I mean, it's sub{{--}} subconscious.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. Sure.

'''MATT:''' Don't sue me ''{Mike snickers}'', don't{{--}}I'm not, er, not plagiarizing.

'''MIKE:''' I love those little, uh, French fry trays.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' The red and white checkerboarded ones...? I remember one time I made, uh, some Long John{{--}}I made, uh, the Long John Silver's trays, cardboard trays that the fries and stuff came in, were{{--}}looked like boats, and I played with them and they're all greasy and... ''{Matt chuckles}'' But I loved them.

'''MATT:''' Uh, there's really a cleaner called, uh, "Awesome!"

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' "Awesome!", yeah

'''MATT:''' ''{continues}'' right? Yeah, our friend Tobin got us, that he keep{{--}}we keep mentioning.

'''MIKE:''' Look, this is one of the few times that Strong Bad eats ever.

'''MATT:''' ''{chuckles}'' It just disappears into his mouth.

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' It{{--}} into his flesh-mouth.

'''MATT:''' Couple of megachips. ''{Strong Bad in background says, "Maybe a couple of megachips"}'' That's what he said.

===Fun Facts===
*The [[Wikipedia:Bugs Bunny|Bugs Bunny]] cartoon is [[IMDb:0036508|''Wackiki Wabbit'']], which was also referenced in [[island]].
*[[Wikipedia:Long John Silver's|Long John Silver's]] is a fast food restaurant specializing in seafood.

==YouTube Version==
*Unlike the DVD version, the Easter egg with Homestar does not play.

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|75|youtube=n7qFedO4sWk}}

{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]][[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]]

i she be

Baldem1990 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:31:29 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Remarks */

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:sbemail13.PNG|thumb|Hooking up with Great Looking Girl]]

Strong Bad receives an email saying "i she be your girlfriend." Then he makes fun of the author and forwards the email to The Cheat.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Cheat's Computer Room]]

'''Computer:''' [[Tandy 400]]

'''Date:''' Monday, February 11, 2002

'''Running Time:''' 1:11

'''Page Title:''' Tandy 400!!!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc One}}

'''SBEmail Menu Description:''' The Cheat gets set up with a rejected potential Strong Bad suitor. Kids! Don't ever meet strangers at Sbarro! Or eat there!

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Email, dud-duh-doo-duh-dud-duh, dud-duh-doo-duh-dud-duh...

<blockquote class="short tandy email">hey my name is great looking girl strong bad! 
i she be your girlfriend.</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad squints as he reads the last sentence.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh... ''{typing}'' Hey! My name is Strong Bad, great looking girl! I he be your boyfriend. ''{clears screen}'' Okay, seriously. All i gotta say about this is... ''{yells angrily}'' GET IN LINE SISTER!!! I mean, do you know how many freakin emails I get like this a DAY? From ladies with proper grammar? I mean come on! A guy's gotta have some standards right? But, I do feel kinda sorry for you, so I won't let your email go to waste.

''{He types "forward to 'the cheat'".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{clears screen, doesn't type the following}'' Okay, so tune in next time: Same Strong Bad time, same Strong Bad channel.

''{[[The Paper]] comes down. After a few seconds, the scene changes to The Cheat sitting at his computer. An online messaging program is open. The conversation runs as follows:}''

<blockquote class="email" style="background-image:none;border:4px solid #f90;background:#F7F7F7;color:#000;width:260px">
----
<center>'''instant messenge'''</center>
----
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''are you around, clown? 
'''cheatachu72:'''sure am, sam. 
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''LOL!!! :-* 
'''cheatachu72:'''i want us to meet in person 
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''OMG! where? 
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''the food court? 
'''cheatachu72:''' sbarro. 8pm 
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''whatta you look like? 
'''cheatachu72:''' 6ft tall. buff. big red 'M' on my chest. no neck. 
'''gr8lookinggrrl:'''can't wait. L8r 
'''gr8lookinggrrl signed off.'''
</blockquote>

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*This is the debut of The Cheat's computer, [[Tangerine Dreams]].
*This is the first mention of the [[food court]].
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad makes fun of grammar and stuff."

===Remarks===
*"I she be" is possibly a typo of "I should be" or "I shall be".
*When first responding to the email, Strong Bad says, "All i gotta say..." The ''I'' is [[Lowercase i's|not capitalized]].
*There is a space between each letter and three spaces between each word in "G E T   I N   L I N E   S I S T E R ! ! !" when Strong Bad types it. There is also a space before every question mark and exclamation mark in the second paragraph, making it look like faux-French punctuation.
*In the [[credit card|previous email]], Strong Bad forwarded an email to [[Homestar Runner]] by simply typing "forward message".
*At the top of the IM window, it says "instant messenge". "Messenge" is not a word, though it may be a play on, or a misspelling of, the word "messenger".
*The IM conversation between The Cheat and gr8lookinggrrl contains several instances of [[Internet Slang]].
*There is dispute on [[Strong Mad]]'s height. This email says 6 feet, while [[the facts]] says he's 88 inches (7'4") tall. The secret Strong Mad [[OldHR:smsticker.html|sticker page]] indicates that he is 8'3" and 900 lbs.
*The Cheat's last two IM posts have a space between his username and what he had typed, though none of the other messages do.

===Inside References===
*In [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], if The Cheat's costume is chosen as the viewer's favorite, the word "Cheatachu" is in the body of the email (which itself is a reference to the species [[wikipedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]] from ''[[Pokémon]]'').

===Real-World References===
*The IM program is most likely [[Wikipedia:AOL Instant Messenger|AOL Instant Messenger]] (AIM). The sounds for sending and receiving a message in this email are the default ones for AIM, and the blue and red font colors used for the two names is an AIM default.
*[[Wikipedia:Sbarro|Sbarro]] is a restaurant chain that serves Italian-style food. It can be found in many mall food courts.
*The song that Strong Bad sings at the start of this email is the theme to the popular '80s kids' TV show [[Wikipedia:He-Man|''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'']].
*The "same Strong Bad time, same Strong Bad channel" is a reference to the '60s [[Batman]] TV show, which ended "Tune in next week, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel."

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|13|youtube=922zrgs1UHQ}}

{{Strong Bad Email}}

[[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]]

Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:07:05 GMT

Baldem1990:

== Level 10 - LASTIMOST! ==
''The final challenge awaits in an evil laircastle cavebase'' 
Stinkoman finally confronts the final level! (Took him long enough!)

=== Stage 10.1 (Transcript) ===

[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Beards and Babies.png|thumb|Gotta pass 15 years somehow.]]
''{Cut to Stinkoman, silhouetted, standing at the entrance to the castle. The post-boss music from Stinkoman 20X6 Level -0 plays. The camera pans up to show all of the castle. When it reaches the top, the sky darkens and lightning strikes repeatedly along with thunder. The lightning flashes and cuts to a close-up of Stinkoman with his eyes closed.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' ZZZ...MMMM. STUMMY FULLA ''{cut to full view of the castle}'' PRAWNS...ZZZ... ''{lightning strikes twice}''

''{Cut to the shadowy figure in his lair.}''

'''SHADOWY FIGURE:''' ''{subtitled}'' UM. IS HE EVER GOING TO COME INSIDE?

''{Pan right to 1-Up and Pan Pan. 1-Up has a long yellow beard and hair under his hat. The music abruptly stops.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' I GREW A PRODIGIOUS BEARD! ''{closes his eyes as the beard shines}''

''{Small Pan Pan-like creatures suddenly appear around Pan Pan.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' AND PANPAN HAD A HUNDRED BABIES.

'''SHADOWY FIGURE:''' ''{subtitled}'' EWWW!

''{Cut to Stinkoman, who is nodding off.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' ZZZ...

''{Lightning flashes and he suddenly jerks awake.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' ''{shakes his head back and forth}'' HUH-WAH?!

''{Mushroom clouds appear around his head and he closes his eyes. The Level 1 music begins.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' OH NO! I FEEL ASLEEP!

''{The mushroom clouds disappear and he opens his eyes.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' I SHOULD PROBABLY START HEADING INTO THAT FORTRESS

''{Cut to Stinkoman in his double deuce pose against a blue gradient, surrounded by moving white lines.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' FOR THE FINAL CHALLENGE!!

''{Cut to Stinkoman, silhouetted, standing still at the entrance. The music stops again.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' COMIN' UP HERE...

''{Cut to a full view of the castle. Pause.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' PRETTY SOON.

''{Cut to the Shadowy Figure, who has completely lost his patience. Different music plays.}''

'''SHADOWY FIGURE:''' ''{subtitled}'' ARGH-TWICE! JUST SEND HIM TO THE END BOSS AREADY!!

''{Cut to a close-up of a red button marked "TRAP THE DOOR". He presses it. Cut to 1-Up and Pan Pan, panicking.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' OH NO! HE TRAPPED THE DOOR!

''{Cut to Stinkoman. A trapdoor opens from underneath him and he falls through.}''

'''''After you defeat Worst End Boss Ever...'''''

''{The scene brightens and the boss explodes, revealing the shadowy figure.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' That was so dumb!

''{The shadowy figure floats up and flies offscreen to the right. Stinkoman yawns and runs after him.}''

''{Cut to the level start scene with the words "TRY LEVEL 10.1" at the bottom.}''

''{As the level begins, the following words are projected across the screen for a few seconds.}''

<pre>START PLAY!</pre>

=== Stage 10.1 Boss: Worst End Boss Ever (Guide) ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Worst End Boss.png|thumb]]
*It looks as if [[End Boss|Strong Bad's prediction]] as to what the end boss looks like was correct. Fortunately, the Worst End Boss Ever is a joke boss. It only takes five hits to defeat, and it has one attack {{--}} a bouncing projectile that can easily be avoided.
*After the fourth hit, it will fire spread shots and charge at you. The shots will not hit you, but contact with the boss will shred your health without any mercy invincibility. That is, ''if'' you let it by doing absolutely nothing.
*Once you reduce this totally-[[Not X|not-end-boss]] to scrap with the fifth hit, the Shadowy Figure will appear again and flee, and Stinkoman will chase after him.

=== Stage 10.1 (Guide) ===

* You start off facing a line of eight Denholms marching their way directly to Stinkoman's spawn point. Fortunately, they only last one hit apiece, so blast 'em before starting forward.
* Shoot across the small gap to take out the Denholm before jumping to the next platform, then repeat with the two Denholms on the following platform.
* On the next raised platform is a Yekop. Jump and shoot it (or just stand and shoot it; you can hit the lowest Yekop skull without going up to its platform) until it's gone, then move onward.
* Ahead is a crumbling platform and a Lorber. Wait until the Lorber turns its back, then jump up to the crumbling platform and the Lorber's platform. Three shots in the back will take him out.
* Either shoot down the Growtan on the next platform or ignore it and jump over it. You have the choice to either go down a set of platforms to the right or up a ladder made of rib bones.
** If you go down the platform stairs, you'll find a crumbling platform with a capsule and a timed platform. Taking the timed platform up will reveal an extra life below another crumbling platform, but the timed platform won't lift you high enough to reach it.
* Go up the ladder and quickly shoot out the Yekop, ducking back down the ladder if it pinches you in.
** Heading right will reveal that timed platform and extra life again, but trying to make the leap, you'll find you can't quite reach it. Back up the ladder with you!
* Instead, shoot the two Denholms before jumping to the platform on the left, then another Denholm on the next leftward platform. From here, jump to get your blasts over the Growtan's skull, taking out the Lorber, being sure to move under the raised wave of cannon fire when it comes your way.
* Jump up the stairs and make your way along the small line of platforms, aiming your jumps so as not to fall into the floor of Porchis and drills below.
* Once past the sharp things, quickly duck under the stairs to avoid the fish-looking Rightade. Ignore the Rightade, then climb the stairs and shoot the Thurgood Each until it pops, allowing access to the ladder.
* Climb the ladder, lounging on the rungs to shoot out the two Denholms and Lorber to the right. Climb back down the ladder to avoid the Lorber's bullets.
* Once the three enemies have been defeated, go up the ladder and up the platforms to the right, dropping down to where the baddies had been lingering. Head right and (surprise!) two more Denholms and another Lorber are hanging out on the next platform. Shoot them, moving under the Lorber's shots when required.
* Hop over to their platform and move right. Going up and over a wall nets you a capsule with the sight of an extra life above you.
* Move right and don't stop firing. Your fist blasts will take out the Soup Dibs being fired by a nearby Plonth, and will also eliminate the Plonth, damaging it when the Soup Dibs aren't taking the shots.
* Hop on the timed platform when it's at its lowest. It's possible to time your jump to ride all the way up to the platform on the right, but much easier to hop off to the left as a resting point.
** Additionally, shooting out or leaping over the Growtans and moving left will net you that extra life. Be careful when reaching the end of the platform, as a Kolkaryu will ambush you. Just drop down, grabbing the extra life, and quickly head right and out of range of the Kolkaryu's bullets.
* Once on the column on the right, move right to the next platform. Wait until the Rightade starts moving right, then drop off the left side of the platform and start blasting. The Thurgood Each will spit out more Rightades as each is destroyed, but a continuous stream of blasts will eliminate them all.
* Break through the crumbling platform where the Thurgood Each was sitting. In New Mode, you'll land on the checkpoint flag.
** At this point, you have the option to break through the crumbling platform in front of the checkpoint flag to get the extra life below it. This will drop you to the crumbling platform with the capsule and the set of platforms to the right of the very first ladder, making for a long walk back. But if the enemies are destroyed, all it costs is time.
* Drop down to the right and jump to shoot out the flying Lorber (called a Mistletooth) to the right.
* Quickly fall left to the next platform, then off the left edge of the platform. From here, shoot right to take out the Yekop.
* The Growtans can be shot out, but since you're on crumbling platforms, it's much simpler to jump over them when they're lowered. Make your way right along the line of crumbling platforms, hopping over the Growtans, before making it to sturdier ground.
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Denholm and Lorber.png|thumb]]
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Looks like it's gonna be a jump CHALLENGE.png |right|thumb|Channel your inner Dangeresque...]]
* Here are five Denholms, all of which can be quickly taken out, and a Lorber on the top platform, which can be eliminated or ignored. Jump or shoot out the Growtan on the right.
** Down the ladder is a capsule, if you need it.
* As soon as the timed platform reaches its leftmost point, jump on. Fire a shot to the right to remove the Denholm, then jump to the right platform before your footing vanishes. Repeat with the next platform moving up, being sure to take out the Denholm on your landing area.
* To your right are three timed platforms moving up and down, along with one moving left and right below all of them. You're likely hosed if you fall, so instead, jump on all three platforms as they are moving up, making sure to watch the timer so you don't tumble.
* From the right platform, jump from as high a point as you can. You'll likely miss the platform, but be sure to grab the ladder before falling to either death or respawn. Climb the ladder.
* At the top of the ladder, the Shadowy Figure will appear and fire three balls at you. Dodge them and move right.
* You'll quickly meet a rectangle-faced stick figure named Val Yancey, who will always charge in your direction. Shoot her and hop onto the small platform to dodge her, dropping and shooting her between avoidances.
* Once Val Yancey is gone, head right to the flag, dodging or avoiding one last set of Shadowy Figure shots along the way.

===Stage 10.2 (Transcript)===
''{The same level start scene is shown with the words, "TRY LEVEL 10.2" at the bottom.}''

''{As the level begins, the following words are projected across the screen for a few seconds.}''
<pre>START PLAY!</pre>

=== Stage 10.2 (Guide) ===
* As with the start of the previous stage, shoot out the line of three Denholms marching in your direction before heading right and taking out the Yekop.
* Move forward until you meet a line of five hidden Growtans. It's possible to time your run so that you pass over all five Growtans as they're lowered. It's also possible to shoot them all. Do whatever's easier.
* Keep going, shooting the line of four Denholms, then the Plonth and Soup Dibs atop a crumbling platform.
* Drop through the crumbling platform, grabbing the capsule, before landing in... Level 1?
* Wherever this is, you're now on a set of stairs with Jaros on the steps below. Shoot them all as they hop up, making your way to the ground. (There's another Jaro on the ground that needs shootin'.)
* Climb the ladder and shoot the Chorch. Hop over left, dodging the Browntant's bullets and shooting him as well.
* From the Browntant's ladder, shoot the three Greggos on the left, looking right after the shots to negate their invulnerability. Climb the Greggos' platforms, then take the moving platforms to a trapdoor. Hop onto the trapdoor (avoiding the drill above it) and onto the platform on the left, shooting the Chorch in the process.
* Climb down the ladder. Slay the Browntant (climbing the ladder to avoid its shots) and grab a capsule.
* Unfortunately, there's another Browntant on the left. Shoot or avoid it, then shoot out the Greggo on the ground.
* There's another crumbling platform here. Smash through it, picking up the extra life, to find yourself in... Level 2?
* You might have a good idea as to what's going on here now. If you fell where the extra life was, you should land on a safe stove between two Lundsfords. Move right, avoiding the Lundsford's flame, then hop on the fridge and onto the rising platform. You can ignore the Terrell and the two bottles of Tortan.
** Alternatively, you can shoot the Terrell, run past the Tortans, and shoot through the wall at some of the enemies in the next section.
* Ride to the upper platform, shooting out the Grundy, then make your way past the three drills. Hop down the two hovering platforms on the right to meet a clump of ''five Stobats''. (Along with a couple of Grundys.)
** If you ran past the Tortans earlier, you could have reduced them to one Stobat by shooting through the wall while jumping.
[[Image:stobatquintet.png|thumb|The dreaded Stobat Quintet.]]
* Drop down to the left, out of range of any flying chicken bones. Shoot out the Grundys and Stobats, picking up a capsule hiding behind the poultry cluster.
* Climb the platforms and retracting ladders on the right, then hop the sporks at the top of the platforms. Head down the platforms and ladders (watch out for the Browntant on the left), being careful of the Rose Blakes on the ground. A Kolkaryu will meet you between the Rose Blakes; stand directly underneath it to avoid its shots.
* Once the Kolkaryu passes, pass over the right Rose Blake when it's black and cool, then hop on the edge of the Lundsford to avoid its flame. When the flame is out, pass it to reach another crumbling platform and capsule.
* This platform drops you into a facsimile of Level 4, onto a checkpoint flag (in New Mode) and directly in front of a blastable Frotzer. As you move left, a Poorbt will appear; jump its fist and shoot it. Jump the platforms, shooting the Gokul.
* When on the Gokul's platform, a Gaspeau will speed at you; shoot it. Then ride the moving platform over the floor of Pooru-Pooru and past the Pink Cham Cham's lasers.
** If shot off the platform, ''run left''. Another Poorbt will come at you when you clear the field of Pooru-Pooru.
* Hop off the riding platform and you'll be on the mooooooon! A Bendini Sister will come directly at your platform, so hit the floor.
* Climb the ladder to find a Chorch, a capsule, and a Bluetant. Grab the pill and shoot the enemies, then take the moving platform (dodging the Bendini Sister).
** Alternately, move left past the ladder and through the trio of Piedmonts.
* As you approach the next crumbling platform, an Astromund will charge you; hop it, then make your way down the next crumbling platform into the Flying Cloud Zone.
* Climb the evaporating clouds and shoot down the Protek on the long cloud platform. Run right, moving against the conveyor belt while dodging the Stafulter. Climb onto the next cloud (avoiding the Stothos' shots from across the level gap) and drop down to the floor.
** There's a capsule to the left, behind a Postlethwaite and a floor Porchi.
* Fortunately, you won't freeze to square in this ice zone, but there's still a Stothos here that needs to go. Shoot it from the rising platform before hopping to its location. Move right and get on the platform moving left to right.
** There's another capsule here. From this moving platform, get on the platform going up and down and shoot out the Stothos on the left. Hop on the set of platforms leading up to the capsule, shooting the single My Benj on the capsule platform itself.
* Fall off to the right, avoiding the three My Benj on the ground. Move left so your bullets can hit the My Benj, then take out the Biztar on the collapsing platform once clear.
* When you hit the crumbling platform, a Fullbide will fly at you from the left, so shoot it out before dropping to the next level.
* In your small glitched-out landing space, fall through the reverse trapdoor into a small hole, from where you can safely shoot the Plonth on the left (ignore the Soup Dibs) and the Mistletooth on the right.
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Bubs.png|right|thumb]]
* Back in Level 10, climb the rib ladder and grab the capsule atop the column. Jump and shoot the Downtant before climbing onto the rising and falling platform.
* Drop onto the floor below the platform and meet another Val Yancey. Jump over it as it charges between shots until your fifth hit takes it out.
* Move left and the Shadowy Figure will fire another blast of three shots at you; dodge them before hopping on the timed platform. Ride it to the top of the column, then drop left onto the crumbling platform.
* Break through this final crumbling platform, hug the left wall for a capsule, and prepare to meet...

=== Level 10 Boss: Z Sabre (Transcript) ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 My Benj Float Above the Ground.png|thumb]]
''{A spotlight opens in a black screen. Stinkoman falls from it and makes a three-point landing. The music from the level's opening cutscene plays. Cut to a close-up of Stinkoman as he looks up.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' THREE POINT STANCE PANTS.

''{Cut to Stinkoman walking in from the left. The scene slowly brightens to reveal a dark blue room.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' ''{looking back and forth}'' HELLO? I'M HERE TO GET MY RED BUTTON REVENGE!

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' ''{looks backward and holds his glove to his face, thinking}'' AND RESCUE THOSE OTHER CHARACTERS I GUESS.

''{Cut to 1-Up and Pan Pan. The music abruptly stops.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' THAT'S LIKE US!!

''{The still-silhouetted shadowy figure emerges. The "trapdoor" music from the opening cutscene plays.}''

'''SHADOWY FIGURE:''' ''{subtitled}'' STINKOMAN...

''{Cut to Stinkoman.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' SHOW YOURSELF, MYSTERIOUS SILHOUETTE-O!

''{Cut to the shadowy figure, as the the shadows recede. He resembles an anime version of Coach Z wearing a huge red cape and pauldrons.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' I AM...

''{Cut to a shot from below as he walks forward, looming above the camera.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' Z SABRE!!

''{He holds up a zig-zagged sword menacingly, which shines. Cut to Stinkoman.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled} {pointing ahead}'' ARE YOU WEARING A PUPPET THEATRE? BECAUSE IT LOOKS

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled} {thinking}'' LIKE YOU ARE WEARING A PUPPET THEATRE.

''{Cut to Z Sabre.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' I AM WEARING A MAJESTIC CAPE AND THE SHOULDER THINGIES

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' ARE CALLED PAULDRONS YOU SIMPLETON!!

''{He slashes three times, making a Z pattern. He hits Stinkoman, who collapses. Cut to 1-Up.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' NOOOOO!!

''{Cut to Z Sabre, who again raises his sword.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' AND NOW TO TAKE MY RIGHT-FULLY PLACE AS "THE GUY!"

''{Cut to 1-Up.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' STINOKMAN! MOUTH CATCH!!

''{He picks up the Power Crunch and throws it. Cut to the Power Crunch travelling through the air. The level select music starts to play. Stinkoman catches the Crunch in his mouth and swallows it.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' CRUNCH!

''{He is renewed and strikes a dramatic pose. Cut to a zoomed-out shot. My Benj start to float upwards. The "Making small rocks float up off the ground!" sound clip plays at a higher pitch.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' MAKING SMALL ROCKS FLOAT UP OFF THE GROUND!

''{He suddenly becomes muscular and jumps upward with a flash of bright light.}''

=== Level 10 Boss: Z Sabre (Guide) ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Rise of Z Sabre.png|thumb]]
* With the effects of the Power Crunch, Stinkoman is now super buff, allowing him to jump much higher. You are going to need it. Z Sabre has four attacks at his disposal that he uses at random.
** The first is a horizontal charge that can be avoided by jumping over him as long as you are not too far toward the edge of the screen; otherwise, you will land on him and take damage.
** The second will have him jump up and strike below him. To dodge this attack, simply run in the opposite direction, and his attack will fall short.
** The third will have him launch a wave projectile across the arena. This is probably the simplest to avoid by simply jumping over the wave.
** The fourth will have him hover above the arena and shoot three volleys of triple-shot projectiles before landing and taunting. To avoid it, start running in his direction when his cape shows up.
* Z Sabre cannot be hit when he's not attacking, so the main focus of the fight should be dodging and returning counter-fire. He is vulnerable for a short period after each attack. After seven hits, Z Sabre will be down and a cutscene will play, but it's not [[Videro Games|congraturation]] time yet...

=== Level 10 Boss: Mecha-Trogador (Transcript) ===

[[Image:Stinkoman vs Z Sabre.png|thumb]]

''{Music from the next boss battle plays. The screen is split by a diagonal line, and Stinkoman and Z Sabre jump toward each other. Cut to Stinkoman as he charges an attack...}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' DOT...DOT...DOT!!

''{...and lets lose a huge shot. Cut to Z Sabre. He is hit and falls backwards in a heap. Cut to him falling to the ground as the music stops. His sword plants itself in the ground near him. Cut to a close-up of Stinkoman.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' AND SO BEGENDS THE LAST MOST CHALLENGE.

''{Cut to Z Sabre, as a laughing sound effect is heard.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' HA. HA. HA. IF I CAN'T BE THE GUY, THEN NO ONE CAN!

''{He closes his fist with a sound effect. Cut to a sliding door that shakes and opens, as a giant red clawed foot slams down. Cut back to Z Sabre.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' SAY HELLO TO MY PET INSIDE QUOTES!

''{Trogdor-like music plays. Cut back to the red claw, now joined by a second, and pan up the "pet", revealing it to be a robotic version of Trogador. He lowers his head into the camera and roars. Cut back to a shocked Stinkoman.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' MECHA-TROGADOR?!?!

=== Level 10 Boss: Mecha-Trogador (Guide) ===

[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Mecha-Trogador Atomic Burnination.png|right|thumb|You gotta have blue fire.]]
* The boss arena contains two timer platforms: one vertical and one horizontal. Mecha-Trogador occupies nearly the entire right half of the screen and walks to the left and right.
* Mecha-Trogador has four attacks at his disposal that always activate in order:
** A talon will shoot off from one of Mecha-Trogador's feet (two talons in succession when he is down to his last 3 hits). This can easily be avoided by jumping or standing on one of the timer platforms.
** Mecha-Trogador's Beefy Arm will track Stinkoman vertically before charging across the screen. When you see his arm pointing at Stinkoman, prepare to either jump onto the platforms, or walk off them, depending where the arm is aimed. If the arm is set on the ground, you can simply jump over the fist.
** The green bar on Mecha-Trogador's neck will begin lighting up, accompanied by a charging-up sound. When all the lights are on, Mecha-Trogador will use his Atomic Breath to cover the floor in flames temporarily. Jumping onto the highest platform is the only guaranteed way to avoid it. However, if he has moved all the way toward the right, you can avoid the flames even from the floor.
** One of Mecha-Trogador's nostrils will "open" and fire a Browntant bullet upward left. It is easy to avoid by walking leftward off the topmost platform, or jumping rightward over the bullet.
* To defeat Mecha-Trogador, climb up to his eyes and deal 3 hits of damage to them. This will cause his eyes to shut and the Crystal Heart of Mecha-Trogador in his chest to expose itself periodically. Climb down and deal 3 hits of damage to it, and his eyes will open up once more. This is easiest from the floor. Focus on anticipating and avoiding his attacks, taking shots when you get the opportunity. You'll have to do this process 3 times (18 hits in total) to finally slay Trogdor...'s impostor's impostor.

=== Stage 10.5 (Transcript) ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Vector Strong Bad.png|right|thumb|BACK OFF BABY]]
''{Pan down Mecha-Trogador as he explodes, bringing the whole castle down around him. Stinkoman is silhouetted in the foreground. Cut to 1-Up and Pan Pan.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' STINKOMAN! THE CRYSTAL HEART OF MECHA-TROGADOR IS ABOUT TO ASPLODE!

''{All sound immediately cuts out and the shaking stops as the camera pans right to the TV, showing Vector Strong Bad's face.}''

'''VECTOR STRONG BAD:''' ''{subtitled}'' HEY! QUIT BIGHTENING MY STYLE!

''{Cut to Stinkoman as the sound effects return.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' I'LL FIND A WAY OUT! YOU TWO MEET ME IN THE NEXT CUTSCENE SAFE AND SOUND!

''{Cut to 1-Up and Pan Pan.}''

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' GREAT PLAN!!

''{The two head off.}''

=== Stage 10.5 Guide ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Load Bearing Dragon.png|right|thumb]]
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Seconds Left.png|right|thumb]]
* That must have been a [[8-Bit is Enough|load bearing dragon]]; the base is crumbling and 90 seconds away from exploding. Make your way to the Stinkowing to escape. The effects of the Power Crunch have worn off so your jumps are back to normal.
* Hop the platforms up and to the right. Grab a capsule on the right if you need it.
* Get on the timed platform as it's rising, then go up-rightward along the next set of platforms.
* Hop up to the next timed platform, then quickly onto the trapdoor and onto the platform above it and to the right. Keep going up-right until you see another trapdoor below a ladder; jump on the trapdoor, then climb the ladder. Take the extra life on the right if you want.
* From the platform at the top of the ladder, jump and shoot the Browntant, then jump leftward from the crumbling platform to the Browntant's platform. Climb the ladder.
* Atop this ladder, jump right to the platform. Like in 10.1, jump on the timed platforms on the way up; unlike in 10.1, there's a trapdoor at the end on the timed platforms. Jump on it, then quickly jump to the top of the column.
* From here, just fall all the way down to the floor, then run right and to the Stinkowing to fly your way to the credits!

=== Final Cutscene ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Trogador Comes in the Day.png|right|thumb|Mecha-Trogador comes in the DAAAAAAY!!!!]]
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Marzi-Mei and The Cheatball.png|right|thumb]]
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Mouuuuth.png|right|thumb|All the better to say "jorb" with.]]
''{Happy music plays. The Stinkowing flies away from the exploding castle. Cut to the castle as it collapses. Cut to the three heroes, looking out at it. 1-Up's hair and beard suddenly blow away in the wind. Cut to behind them, as Mecha-Trogador bursts out of the castle's wreckage and his boss music begins. Cut to the three.}''

'''STINKOMAN AND 1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' WHAAH AND BLAAH!

''{But Mecha-Trogador continues exploding, finally blowing up for good. The happy music resumes as seven colored crystals are thrown from him. Cut to the heroes looking on.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' THE CRYSTAL SHARDS OF MECHA-TROGADOR SCATTERED ''{cut to the front of the heroes}'' AND SMOTHERED ACROSS PLANET K.

'''1-UP:''' ''{subtitled}'' WE SHOULD PROLLY MAKE SURE NO ONE TRIES TO REASSEMBLE THEM.

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled} {turns toward 1-Up}'' HEY SAYING-WORDS-GUY! THAT'S A GREAT IDEA FOR A SEQUEL OR MAYBE AN ANIMATED SERIES!

'''OFFSCREEN VOICE:''' ''{subtitled}'' YEAH!

''{Pan left to show Marzi-Mei and Cheatball standing nearby. The music changes to the song heard in the opening cutscene of Level 7.}''

'''MARZI-MEI:''' ''{subtitled}'' MAYBE YOU CAN ACTUALLY INCLUDE US THIS TIME!

''{Zoom in to Marzi-Mei as her eye shines. The music fades out.}''

'''MARZI-MEI:''' ''{subtitled}'' SHING!

''{Cut to an amused Stinkoman. The title screen music plays.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' MARZI-MEI AND CHEATBALL?!

''{Cut to a slow zoom-in of Stinkoman in a fighting pose.}''

'''STINKOMAN:''' ''{subtitled}'' I MAY BE WAY OFF BASE HERE BUT THIS LOOKS LIKE A BY-THE-NUMBERS CASE OF SOMEONE ASKING ME FOR A

''{He is interrupted by a black "THE END" screen. The music stops. Cut to Z Sabre emerging from the castle's wreckage, as the music from the Level 9 post-boss cutscene plays. His left eye is now scarred over and the bottom of his face is scarred, revealing a mouth. A laughing sound effect is played.}''

'''Z SABRE:''' ''{subtitled}'' NOW I HAVE A MOUUUUTH!

''{Cut back to "THE END". Cut to the game's title at the top of the screen, as a sunset version of Level 1 fades in. Roll credits.}''

=== Credits ===
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Credits Protek.png|right|thumb|Metal necks would have made for a better challenge.]]
[[Image:Stinkoman 20X6 Credits Harvax XVII.png|right|thumb|That description was right after all...]]

* As the credits roll, you'll be challenged to one final fight just for fun against none other than Sticklyman. Fortunately, neither of you can kill each other, and you can choose not to fight him {{--}} but where would the fun be in that?
* At the end, you are rewarded with a link to an HD [[YouTube]] upload of the [[Stinkoman 20X6 Intro Cinematic|intro cinematic]].

<blockquote>
STINKOMAN 
20X6
{{clear|left}}
ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING 
& DEVELOPMENT BY 
JONATHAN HOWE 
MIKE & MATT CHAPMAN

LEVEL 10 UPDATE 
PROGRAMMING BY 
JEZ SWANSON 
@JEZZAMONN

LEVEL 10 UPDATE 
DEVELOPMENT BY 
JEZ SWANSON 
MIKE & MATT CHAPMAN

MUSIC BY 
JONATHAN HOWE

LEVEL 10 MUSIC BY 
U.Z. INU

ADDITIONAL MUSIC BY 
JEZ SWANSON 
MIKE & MATT CHAPMAN

INTRO CINEMATIC BY 
SMALLBU STUDIOS 
SMALLBU.COM

MARZI-MEI DESIGN BY 
LINDSAY SMALL-BUTERA

INTRO CINEMATIC THEME BY 
PAUL & STORM

PLAYTESTING BY 
COLIN MCINERNEY

EXTREME PATIENCE BY 
YOU THE PLAYER!

♥THANKS FOR COMING 
BACK AFTER 15 YEARS!♥

OBLIGATORY CAST 
SCROLL

{|
|-
|
*JARO
*POORU-POORU
*BROWNTANT
*ROSE BLAKE
*GRUNDY
*STOBAT
*TORTAN
*MR. UBBERS
*GOKUL
*PINK CHAMCHAM
*ASTROMUND
*DOWNTANT
*PORCHI
*POSTLETHWAITE
*HASH-HAW
*STOTHOS
*SEEPER MO
*BIZTAR
*DOLMERLAY
*SEMULADE
*SACKASTANO
*BROODACRE
*DENHOLM
*MISTLETOOTH
*YEKOP
*RIGHTADE
*VAL YANCEY
|
*GREGGO
*CHORCH
*TERRELL
*KOLKARYU
*LUNDSFORD
*OLD SAGE
*CLOWDER
*POORBT
*GASPEAU
*FROTZER
*THE BENDINI SISTERS
*PIEDMONT
*STAFULTER
*PROTEK
*MY BENJ
*FULLBIDE
*DITMARS
*PRUDENCH
*ROLDHAP
*FUNDLAKE
*QUORVEKT
*REID
*LORBER
*GROWTAN
*PLONTH & SOUP DIB
*THURGOOD EACH
*BUBS
|}

END BOSS 
FEATURES

*TAMPO
*BRODY
*STLUNKO
*SAARGSSTON
*NEBULON
*THE LIEKAND
*AN ICE MACHINE
*EKERSBY
*HARVAX XVII
*WORST END BOSS EVER
*Z SABRE
*MECHA-TROGADOR

HARMLESS JUNK 2020 ® 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

CONGRATULATIONS! [[YouTube:_iAaQ-MTDIU|CLICK HERE]] 
FOR AN HD VERSION OF 
THE OPENING CINEMATIC.
</blockquote>

{{Stinkoman 20X6}}
{{Trogdor}}

[[Category:Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough]]

Fluffy Puff Commercial

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:52:41 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{about|toon where Homestar Runner keeps messing up on a Fluffy Puff Marshmallows commercial}} {{for|commercial in which [[Marshie]] debuts|Meet Marshie}}
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[[Image:fluffypuff.png|200px|thumb|"What did he say?"]]

Homestar Runner plugs [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]]. Of course, he screws it up.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, [[Unseen Characters|Clapper Loader]], [[Cherry Greg]], {{Film|The Announcer}}

'''Places:''' [[The Field]]

'''Date:''' 2001

'''Running Time:''' 2:24

'''Page Title:''' Fluffy Puff Marshmallows

{{dvd|Everything Else, Volume 1}}

== Transcript ==
''{Homestar stands in a field, with a [[clapperboard]] obstructing the view. It reads "FLUFFY PUFF MARSHMALLOWS, Roll 1, Scene 1, Take 1, Director CHERRY GREG, Date (no date is written). The offscreen clapper loader speaks.}''

'''CLAPPER LOADER:''' Fluffy Puff Marshmallows, take one.

''{The clapperboard snaps and is pulled out of frame to reveal Homestar holding an upside-down bag of Fluffy Puff Marshmallows. Cherry Greg, also offscreen, speaks.}''

'''CHERRY GREG:''' And, action.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Before I drink a tall glass of melonade, ''{presenting the upside-down bag}'' I like to eat about a hundred and forty-seven Fluffy Puff Marshmallows.

'''CHERRY GREG:''' ''{interrupting}'' Cut! The bag's upside down.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh. Sorry. ''{flipping the bag the right way up}'' About a hundred and forty-seven Fluffy Puff—

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Uh, we're not rolling.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh. Right.

''{A 'bip' is heard, which signifies a cut to a new take. The clapper now reads "Take 2".}''

'''CLAPPER LOADER:''' Take two.

''{The clapper snaps and is pulled away again. The camera adjusts and focuses on Homestar, holding the bag (the right way up).}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Before I drink a tall glass of melonade, ''{presenting the bag}'' I like to eat about a hundred and forty-seven Flushy Push Marfmallows.  Seriously folks, they're—

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Cut. You said Flushy Push.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I know! Can you believe it?

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Yeah, they're called Fluffy Puff.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I know! Can you believe it?

''{Bip to next scene, with updated clapper.}''

'''CLAPPER LOADER:''' Take three.

'''CHERRY GREG:''' And, action.

''{The clapper snaps.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Before I drink a tall glass of melonade, ''{presenting the bag}'' I like to eat about a hundred and forty-seven Fluffy Puff Marshmallows. Seriously folks, they're the... ''{losing enthusiasm}'' uh, the... um... the... ''{drops the bag}'' the best.

''{Bip to next scene, with updated clapper.}''

'''CLAPPER LOADER:''' Take six. ''{snaps the clapper}''

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Action.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Before I drink something, oftentimes I eat something too.

''{Bip to next scene (the clapper updated to show "Roll 2, Take 13"), with the clapper loader mid-sentence.}''

'''CLAPPER LOADER:''' ...thirteen! ''{snaps the clapper}''

''{Homestar is revealed to be noisily chewing on a mouthful of marshmallows.}''

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Action.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{with his mouth full}'' What did you say?

'''CHERRY GREG:''' ''{more slowly}'' Action.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, okay.

''{Bip to next scene, skipping the clapper. It is now slightly dark out. Homestar is mid-sentence.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ...a hundred and forty-seven Fluffy Puff Marshmallows. Seriously folks, they're the best.

''{As Homestar speaks an offscreen bird squawks loudly and two white liquid droppings fall from the sky onto his head.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{triumphantly}'' Alright! We finally got it! That's a wrap, huh? You guys?

''{Bip to next scene. The clapper ("Roll 8, Take 57"), quickly snaps and pulls away. It is now darker out. Homestar is reading a stack of papers.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{quietly reading out loud}'' ...I usually eat about a hundred and forty-seven... seriously, folks, they're the best... ''{dropping the papers, speaking normally}'' Okay, I got it!

'''CHERRY GREG:''' Okay. We're gonna get it this time. And... action.

''{Homestar stands motionless, saying nothing. Crickets chirp. A boom microphone comes down from the top of the frame and hits Homestar in the head.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh! Before I drink a hundred and forty-seven glasses of melonade, ''{shaking the bag}'' I eat a hundred and forty-seven Fluffity Puffity Marshalades!

''{Bip to next scene, skipping the clapper. It is now sunset. Homestar looks tired and fed up.}''

'''CHERRY GREG:''' ''{tired}'' Action.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a monotone}'' Before I eat a tall slice of marmalade I like to drink lots and lots of marshmallows. I mean Fluffy Puffies.

''{Bip to next scene ("Roll 46, Take 854"). It is now night. The camera zooms in on Homestar's face. He no longer looks or sounds tired.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{triumphantly}'' I like marshmallows!

''{Cut to an orange screen, where a bag of Fluffy Puff Marshmallows appears and spins forward, stopping when it is upright and in focus. The Announcer, offscreen, speaks.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' You heard it, folks! Homestar likes marshmallows!

'''JINGLE SINGERS:''' ''{offscreen, singing erratically to a music jingle}'' They're fluffity. They're puffity. One, two, three, four, five!

== Easter Eggs ==
[[Image:fluffypuff head.png|thumb|Homestar likes Marshmallows... in Abe Lincoln's Head]]
*If you press L, the screen becomes [[Abraham Lincoln]]'s profile silhouette.
**This will only work for a lowercase "l". Having Caps Lock on, or holding down Shift, Ctrl or Alt, will cancel the effect.

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*This is the first short featuring the early current version of Homestar.
*Cherry Greg was voiced by co-creator [[Craig Zobel]] in this toon. In [[First Time Here?]], he was voiced by [[Dan Kubis]], a friend of the Brothers Chaps.
*[[Missy Palmer]] apparently sang in the ending jingle, as it is possible to make out [[Marzipan]]'s voice.

===Remarks===
*The [[Marshie]] shown on the bag of marshmallows in the preview on the [[TV Time Toons Menu]] is different from the Marshie shown in the actual toon. The [[:Image:fluffypuff1.png|toon]] version features a normal Marshie, yet the [[:Image:fluffypuff2.png|preview]] shows a completely different Marshie, winking.
*In some scenes, Homestar doesn't blink at all.
*Prior to the [[post-Flash site update]], this toon had a [[URLs With the Number 2 In Them|2 in the URL]]. Attempting to load the equivalent without a 2 resulted in a [[404]].
*At the end of the toon in the flash file, there's a clickable space outside the screen at left. Clicking it does nothing.

===Glitches===
*Whenever Homestar talks, his hat moves a little at the edge.

===Inside References===
*There are [[cricket noises]] in the toon.

===Fast Forward===
*Homestar similarly flubs his lines in [[First Time Here?]], which is also directed by Cherry Greg and bears many other similarities to this cartoon.
*The Abe Lincoln silhouette would later be seen in [[Everybody to the Limit]], [[An Open Forum]], and [[Decomposing Pumpkins]].
*Despite almost failing miserably, Homestar gets paid almost seven years later in [[winter pool]].
*The ending jingle for [[Meet Marshie]], the next commercial for Fluffy Puff, continues from this one, saying "six, seven, eight, nine ten!"

== DVD Version ==
*The DVD version features ''two'' hidden creators' commentaries. To access them, switch your DVD player's audio language selection while watching.

===First Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Matt Chapman]], [[Mike Chapman]])

'''MATT:''' Oh, Cherry Greg. Your finest hour.

'''MIKE:''' Look at the light grey outline on Homestar's head.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, it's a little distracting.

'''MIKE:''' And his magenta body.

'''MATT:''' Yeah. There's a lot of discussion about his magenta body on these commentaries, I feel like.

'''MIKE:''' The light grey outline{{--}} I think this might be the only cartoon that has the outline that is quite that light.

'''MATT:''' Well, this was the debut of this version of Homestar, right?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, I think from fat{{--}} from fat-body Homestar.

'''MATT:''' Uh... So our friend, uh... friend and co{{--}} co-restore I believe it's{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Millionaire gaddabout{{--}}

'''MATT:''' {{--}}Craig Zobel{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' {{--}}our Craig Zobel{{--}}

'''MATT:''' {{--}}is the voice here...

'''MIKE:''' He's also the voice of Kevin.

'''MATT:''' That's right.

'''MIKE:''' On the, umm, answering machine. We used to get emails from teenage girls saying how hot Kevin sounded.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Like, "Who is Kevin? He sounds hot!" We'd always forward those to Craig.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, so both Craig and, uh, our friend Dan play, uh, Cherry Greg, different parts.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, 'cause he plays him on the First Time Here{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' {{--}} is that right?

'''MATT:''' Dan, who also is the voice of Łukasz!

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughing}'' Yeah!

'''MATT:''' Eh Łukasz! Cześć, Marzipan! {''brief pause''} Umm, look s{{--}} Homestar's eyes, when he closes his eyes, are just squished versions of his eye symbol.

'''MIKE:''' Really?

'''MATT:''' We didn't make the, like, closed eye symbol yet.

''{pause}''

'''MIKE:''' Those hills in the background look different from the usual hills, too.

'''MATT:''' They're larger.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, I don't know what, uh{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Or they're bushes. We still haven't decided, yet.

'''MIKE:''' They're hills.

'''MATT:''' Hill-bushes.

'''MIKE:''' Hill-bushes.

'''MATT:''' Hill-shes. Shubs. ''{chuckles}''

'''MIKE:''' Ah, bird crap.

'''MATT:''' It's always funny when there's bird crap. You can hear{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' You can hear, just noise in the background!

'''MATT:''' Yeah! Mike dropped a pencil or something.

'''MIKE:''' But this was d{{--}} wasn't this done when you were in, uh, Brooklyn?

'''MATT:''' I came home one time.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, you came home to record it?

'''MATT:''' Yeah, and recorded it all. Ooh, they got him. That's a small boom mike.

'''MIKE:''' Homestar's very large.

'''MATT:''' ''{laughs}'' Umm... Oh, Craig and Homestar have had it.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' I always feel like he sounds like{{--}} right here, when he says "Fluffy-Puffies", he sounds kinda like Janine from Ghostbusters. ''{in assumed voice}'' "Ghostbusters, what do you want?" Umm, when she's, like, reciting over the phone the things that she... "Do you believe in the occult, the blahbitta blah," talking to Winston Zeddemore?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. You lost me. And everyone else, I'm sure.

===Second Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Mike Chapman]])

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{sings}'' Oh no, oh no, oh no!

'''MIKE:''' Hey, Homestar!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' It's Matt!

'''MIKE:''' Uh, yeah. I'm Mike.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, sorry.

'''MIKE:''' So, tell me about your light grey outlines here.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh Mike, they did a{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' What's wrong?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{simultaneously}'' {{--}}terrible job in makeup and wardrobe ''{accent on second syllable}''.

'''MIKE:''' Too much pancake?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Too much pancake, and a little too much pantoine.

'''MIKE:''' Pantone.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Pantoine colors. Umm{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' So how is it, working with Cherry Greg?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh Mike, he's the consommé professional. Cherry Greg is like...

'''MIKE:''' Beef consommé?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yes. He's like a fine beef consommé... after it's been agèd.

'''MIKE:''' Uh, tell me about the hills in the background, Homestar.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' They're... larger, and{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Was this a different location than you guys usually shoot at?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' This was to the left of the usual field.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, OK.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yes. Umm, I don't {{--}} I don't ever talk about melonade anymore!

'''MIKE:''' You{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'm off.

'''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously}'' I'm{{--}} I'm gonna give you a forum right now. Talk about melonade!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'm off Melonade, guys.

'''MIKE:''' Talk about some marshmallows and melonade for me.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh... ''{in assumed voice}'' A-marshymellow! A-melonade! Is that what you want to hear? It's what everybody always wants out of me.

'''MIKE:''' That's{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Just the same marshmallow!

'''MIKE:''' You brought it up, man!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' You brought it up, Mike! You kept talking about a forum!

'''MIKE:''' Let's uh, just watch the video. Let's get back to{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I, look, I had a{{--}} it was my off day...

'''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously}'' So it's{{--}} it's starting to get{{--}} starting to get dusk now.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, these are long shooting days. All right?

'''MIKE:''' I don't think it was supposed to be that{{--}} ''{a telephone rings}'' Oh!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, who do you think that is? Let's see! I want to answer it, maybe!

'''MIKE:''' Go! It's{{--}} I hit it!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Hello? Hel{{--}} Oh! Hello? Hello, who's this? Hello? Hang on, we're recording commentary on the DVD, so hang on. ''{pause}'' No, you{{--}} but you can talk to me! ''{pause}'' Hello? I'm talking to the phone! Who's on the phone? Mike, this{{--}} they're not talking. Is this Willy? ''{pause}'' It's Willy, Mike!

'''MIKE:''' Oh, good old Willy!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Good old Willy!

'''MIKE:''' He's gonna{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Willy, you're gonna be on the commentary of this DVD! He thought this{{--}} I was an answering machine, this whole times!

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's great!

'''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Willy's a really dumb friend.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' No! We gotta take that out!

===Fun Facts===
*Homestar would determine that the background pieces are bushes in [[Flash is Dead!]].

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Marshmallow's Last Stand

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:47:04 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:mm ls.png|thumb|right|220px|"You better believe it, man!"]]

{{abouttoon}} {{for|place|Marshmallow's Last Stand (place)}}

Strong Bad and Strong Mad steal the star from Homestar Runner's shirt in order to force Homestar and Pom Pom to participate in a tag-team wrestling match. This cartoon, which is one of the first ever full-length Homestar Runner toons, has been removed from the site.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Pom Pom}}, {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|The Announcer}}, {{Film|Mr. Bland}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Señor}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The Robot (storybook)}}, Various Audience Characters

'''Places:''' [[Marshmallow's Last Stand (place)|Marshmallow's Last Stand]], [[Arena]], [[Outer Space]]

'''Running Time:''' 5:00

'''Date:''' January 2000

'''Page Title:''' 8:30! Be there!

{{dvd|Everything Else, Volume 2}}
== Transcript ==
''{There is a color-changing background with white text that reads:}''

<blockquote>'''FBI WARNING''' 
 
This cartoon is pretty old. It was the first  cartoon 
we ever made. Homestar is not very funny and 
neither is Strong Bad. They are mere shadows of 
the men they have become. This cartoon has not 
been on the site for many months, but we have had 
several requests(from our Dad) to put it back. So 
here it is. Consider yourselves warned.</blockquote>

''{The title card displays the name of the toon in pink with credits of "Written & directed by Matt Chapman, Mike Chapman, Chad Eikhoff" in blue. The credits sink offscreen and the title zooms toward the camera. Cut to an interior view of a window labeled "Marshmallow's Last Stand", and pan over to Homestar and Pom Pom sitting at a table each with a marshmallow. A framed picture and a door are behind them.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' These are some great marshmallows, eh, Pom Pom?

''{Cut to a closeup of Homestar and Pom Pom.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ...Why don't you look over there, for no reason?

''{Pom Pom bubbles and looks away as Homestar inhales, sucking up Pom Pom's marshmallow. Cut to an extreme closeup of Homestar as he chews it up, then cut back to the wide shot. He gulps the marshmallow and takes a bite of his own. Suddenly, heavy metal music plays in the background as Strong Bad and Strong Mad walk up in the foreground in silhouette. Cut to and zoom out from them at the restaurant's entrance, as they come out of silhouette.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, look at the babies! Eating their marshmallows!

''{Cut to Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh-oh, it's The Brothers Strong, Strong Bad and Strong Mad!

''{Cut to a wide shot as the metal music ends. Strong Bad and Strong Mad are standing between Homestar and Pom Pom's table and a set of stools.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You better believe it, man. We're the greatest tag team wrestlers in the world!

''{Strong Mad nods. Cut to a closeup of Homestar and Pom Pom.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's great, Strong Bad! Have a good time!

'''POM POM:''' ''{Bubbles over Homestar's line}''

''{Cut to a closeup of Strong Bad}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' No, you morones ''{"morons" with Strong Bad's old, affected Mexican accent}''. We're challenging you to the tag-team match!

''{Cut to a closeup of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hmm... no thanks.

''{Cut to Strong Bad and Strong Mad with the restaurant's entrance behind them. They both get angry and growl as radio interference noises are heard. Then cut to Strong Bad as he leans forward.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, you gimme this!

''{Cut to Homestar's shirt, from which Strong Bad rips off the star, then cut to a wider shot of Homestar, with sad eyebrows.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey! Gimme back my star!

''{Cut back to the wide shot of the whole group. Strong Bad waves the star in his hand.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Of course, but first you have to beat us in the ring!

''{Homestar's mouth goes agape, and he turns to Pom Pom. Cut to the closeup of the two.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{turns to Pom Pom}'' What do you say, Pom Pom, old friend?

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles in agreement}''

''{Zoom in and Dutch angle on Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' You're on!

''{Cut to outside a stadium labeled "ARENA" with many cars parked outside. A city skyline is visible in the background. After a moment, another car parks, immediately followed by clamoring crowds of people entering the stadium. Cut to a close-up of the door as people enter, and zoom in on the poster taped on the wall to the right. The poster is black-and-white and features Homestar and Pom Pom on the left, Strong Bad and Strong Mad on the right, and Homestar's star in the lower middle. There is text on it that reads: "The War for the Star Tonight!!! 8:30 PM". The scene changes to the ring, in which the announcer, holding a card, is standing with spotlights shining over him, surrounded by clamoring silhouetted crowds, who continue their noise for the rest of the toon.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{heavy echo}'' Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to The War for the Star!

''{Cut to a closer shot of the ring, where a microphone descends to near the announcer's face. He steps slightly to the left.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{heavy echo}'' In this corner, at a combined weight of one million pounds, hailing from Parts Unknown, The Brothers Strong{{--}}

''{Cut to an empty corner of the ring.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{heavy echo}'' {{--}}Strong Mad and Strong Bad!

''{Each fall into the ring as his name is called. Cut to a closeup of the announcer, who grabs and leans into the microphone.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{heavy echo}'' And now, the hometown favorites, at a combined weight of one hundred and four pounds{{--}}

''{Cut to a grey floor with a black background, where a grid of lightbulbs turn on from the ground up to reveal silhouettes of Homestar and Pom Pom.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{heavy echo}'' {{--}}Homestar Runner and Pom Pom! ''{A light shines on each one as his name is called.}''

''{The cheering crowd is shown, which consists of Mr. Bland, Señor, Marzipan, Bubs, Coach Z, The King of Town, The Poopsmith, The Robot, Strong Sad, and other various people. Señor is wearing a giant styrofoam hand; Mr. Bland is holding a sign that says "Wrestling Mania!!!"; and The Poopsmith is holding a sign that says "I'm #2". Cut to the bell, which has a face drawn on it. It rings. Cut to an orange background filled with speed lines, where Homestar, seen from below with his star-motif shoe soles visible, performs a flying kick. Then cut to the ring, where the kick meets Strong Bad's head, and cut to a closeup as he is knocked down. Strong Bad gets up, but Homestar knocks him to the ground with the same kick presented in the same way, and then body slams him. Cut to Strong Mad on the sidelines. Strong Bad, who is dizzy from said kick as stars spin around his head and birds tweet, walks up to Strong Mad. Cut to their hands as Strong Bad tags Strong Mad in. Then cut to and zoom out from a wide shot of Homestar. Strong Mad's feet stomp in in the foreground. Cut to a view from behind Homestar looking up at an enormous Strong Mad as it pans up.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh-oh!

''{Cut to Strong Mad and Homestar at normal size. Strong Mad grabs Homestar by the head, tossing him twirling upwards, and grabs his legs. Then cut to a view of the whole ring, where Strong Mad proceeds to swing Homestar overhead, slamming him on the ground as the others look on, Strong Bad in the foreground and Pom Pom in the background. Strong Mad then tosses Homestar out of the ring. Cut to Pom Pom seeing Homestar flying overhead and crashing offscreen with stars flying. Zoom in as Pom Pom gets angry, then back out as he vaults over the top rope, the camera following him and lights beaming behind him as he does so. Cut to Strong Mad. Pom Pom gets stuck onto Strong Mad's fist. Strong Mad beats him against the boxing ring floor repeatedly, and Pom Pom wobbles and falls over while Strong Mad nods and raises his fist. The crowd boos. Cut to Homestar on the sidelines.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Pom Pom, look out!

''{Cut to Pom Pom on the floor, who winks with a ding, then cut back to Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Huh?

''{Cut to Strong Mad at the top turnbuckle, getting ready to deliver the finishing move. He raises his arms and jumps off the turnbuckle as the crowd gasps. Cut to the view of the whole ring as he splashes onto Pom Pom, but yells as he is bounced offscreen. Then cut to a view of Earth from space, where Strong Mad comes out of Free Country, USA. Cut back to Strong Bad at the corner of the ring, where he jumps over the top rope and stomps around as the crowd boos. Cut to Homestar, already back in the ring, as he bounces off of the ropes toward the camera, then cut to a view from behind him as he zooms into Strong Bad. Cut to a side view of Homestar taking Strong Bad out by smashing his head into his face. Strong Bad gets up. Cut to a close up of Homestar's face while music from ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' starts playing with dark bars appearing up to his eyes. A close-up of Strong Bad with the same music and effect follows, followed by a cut to a wide shot of the two of them as the music stops. To helicopter rotor sounds, Strong Bad attempts a windmill punch while slowly walking towards Homestar, but Homestar looks at the fourth wall, kicks Strong Bad's stomach and lifts him, straining with a red face before finally tossing him out of the ring. Cut to the outside of the ring, where Strong Bad lands head-first and topples over. He then crawls to grab a lit bomb from under the ring while mumbling incoherently. He jumps back up. Cut to the ring, where he lands, walks to Homestar and shoves the bomb down his throat to crowd gasps. He then punches Homestar's belly, and the camera then cuts to a closeup of Homestar's torso.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{Homestar's stomach gurgles}'' Ooh, I ate too many marshmallows...

''{Pan up to his face as it turns green and he pukes the bomb and some marshmallow-y goo, then cut to Strong Bad's head, where the bomb and goo stick. Cut to a zoomed-out shot of the entire ring.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{running around frantically}'' AUGH! Getitoffme getitoffme getitoffme!

''{The bomb explodes and the screen fills up with smoke. When the dust clears, it reveals a ground-level view of Homestar proudly standing atop Strong Bad with lights shining over and behind them. Strong Bad has a chunk missing from his head and marshmallow goo all over his face.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{Numbers appear as the announcer says them.}'' One! Two! Three!

''{Cut back to a view of the crowd as they cheer. Then cut to a view of the whole ring with Strong Bad standing on the lower left, Homestar and Pom Pom on the upper right, and the announcer in the middle. Strong Mad falls from offscreen with a whistle and lands next to Strong Bad with a slam. Camera flashes go off in the crowd.}'' Ladies and gentlemen, your winners, Homestar Runner and Pom Pom!

''{A flash fills the screen, revealing a black-and-white picture of Homestar Runner and Pom Pom, labeled "Winners". Cut to a closeup of Homestar in the ring.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Now how about my star back, Strong Bad?

''{Cut to a wide shot of Strong Bad with Strong Mad behind him. Frustrated, Strong Bad tears up Homestar's star while muttering something unintelligible, and Strong Mad nods. Cut to an extreme closeup of an angered Homestar, with the background turning red, then to Homestar again doing a flying kick on a background of speed lines. A cartoon explosion with "BUH-LAM!!" written on it covers the screen. A cut then reveals Strong Bad lying on the ground with stars of confusion floating around his head. Homestar kicks one of the stars to himself and it hangs in the air so he can grab it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{Voice echoing}'' Homestar....RUN!

''{He jumps up and the star of pain becomes a star on his shirt. An orange iris out frames Homestar and theme music plays as text is displayed reading "the end." The text scrolls over to reveal "animation...mike chapman, matt chapman, chad eikhoff", which scrolls off to "voices...matt chapman", before again reading "the end."}''

== Fun Facts ==

===Explanations===
*Varying explanations have been given for why Marshmallow's Last Stand is not on the site, having been removed by mid-2001.
**In [[l33t Interview|a 2001 interview]], [[Mike]] explains that the toon was removed due to its age: "The characters are completely different. Saying and doing things they'd never do now." Dissatisfaction with the toon's quality is again implied as the reason for its removal in the DVD description (which also calls the toon "pretty old" and "not very funny") and an in-character {{prs|1351286157166968838|18|Jan|2021|alt=tweet from Strong Bad in 2021}} ("I might be fine with that one being relegated to out-of-print DVD-only exclusive status").
**After [[A Jumping Jack Contest]] was taken off the site in August 2003, [[Matt]] explained in [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|an interview that October]] that ''both'' toons had been removed for "a personal reason" that he couldn't discuss further; he expressed hope that "they'll be back on someday", a sentiment echoed in the [[FAQ]].
*The Poopsmith's sign reads "I'm #2". "Number two" is also a slang term for [[whatsit]].

===Trivia===
[[Image:marshmallowcrowd.PNG|thumb|Friendly (and some forgotten!) faces in the crowd.]]
[[File:Homestar fighter.png|thumb|"Homestar...RUN!"]]
*This cartoon was co-written and co-directed by [[Chad Eikhoff]]. He also provided the story idea for [[A Jumping Jack Contest]].
*This toon's former listing in the [[Old Flash Stuff]] section of the [[Museum]] referred to it as "Homestar's first full cartoon."
**This is the first toon in which The Poopsmith, The King of Town, and Marzipan appear.
*The [[Hanging Objects#From Marshmallow's Last Stand|framed sign]] behind Homestar Runner changes repeatedly in the restaurant. The order which they are shown in is:
**Nice to Meat You (picture of a [[steak]])
**Lettuce Pray (picture of lettuce)
**Get Toasted (picture of [[Bread|toast]] with [[butter]])
**Say Cheese (picture of [[cheese]])
**Get Toasted (picture of toast)
**Eggs-Treme (picture of fried [[eggs]])
**Pie-Fect!! (picture of a slice of [[pie]])
**Say Cheese (picture of a slice of cheese)
**Lettuce Pray (picture of a head of lettuce)
**Nice to Meat You (picture of a steak)
*The combined weights of the tag teams provide potential insight into character's weights:
**Pom Pom and Homestar are billed at a combined weight of 104 pounds. According to [[Pom Pom's character video]], he weighs 4 pounds; this suggests Homestar weighs 100 pounds.
**The Brothers Strong are billed at a combined weight of one million pounds. A [[OLDHR:smsticker.html|sticker featuring Strong Mad]] listed his weight at 900 pounds, which, despite the obvious exaggeration, would supposedly suggest that Strong Bad weighs 999,100 pounds.
*In this toon, Homestar Runner has a hint of a southern accent. This is likely because The Brothers Chaps live in [[Georgia]].
*In this cartoon, Strong Mad has visible chest hair on several occasions.
*Homestar Runner has stars on the treads of his sneaker soles.
*This toon has a [[URLs that End in 2|URL that ends with 2]].
*Not counting toons that were released in 2007 or later and have yet to be released on DVD, this toon took the longest amount of time for any toon to come to DVD, as [[Everything Else, Volume 2]] was released nearly seven years later.

===Remarks===
*Homestar tells Pom Pom the marshmallows are great before having visibly tried them.
*Although Strong Sad appears in the toon, he isn't referred to as one of [[The Brothers Strong]]. This might be because Strong Sad was disowned by Strong Bad and Strong Mad, according to an old Characters page that was drawn in the same style as this toon.

===Goofs===
*The Announcer begins speaking before the microphone is lowered to him, and once the microphone is lowered his voice isn't any louder.
*Although Homestar's star has five points, Strong Bad appears to tear the star into four triangular pieces.
*Strong Bad's pants turn blue when Homestar wrestles Strong Mad. When Strong Bad steps back in the ring, they are black again.
**His pants are also blue near the end of the toon, after the Brothers Strong lose and are standing at the side of the ring while the Announcer is announcing Homestar and Pom Pom as the winners.
*When the Brothers Strong first jump into the ring, Strong Mad looks unusually short.
*When Homestar says, "Hey! Give me back my star," his voice sounds a little cut off at the beginning.
*After Strong Bad's face explodes from the bomb, the marshmallow on his face changes with every shot. The last time he is shown, he has no marshmallow on his face at all.
*When Homestar jumps up to grab the gold star and says "Homestar....RUN!", Strong Bad doesn't scroll down with the rest of the floor while he is lying down.
*When Strong Bad grabs the bomb from under the ring, on the left of Strong Bad's hands, the blue is overlapping his face, and to the right of his hands, his hand's outline extends into the blue.
*Starting at the Arena, the audio is poorly synched, getting worse near the end. Strangely, the audio can be heard to be perfectly synched in the director commentary.
*Sometimes, when the ring is zoomed out far enough, there is a gap in the top left corner where the graphics for the audience end before the frame.
*When Homestar says "Homestar...RUN!" his mouth doesn't move.
*The final screen is in two slightly, but noticeably, different shades of orange.
*Homestar's star is off-line; there are still some parts where it isn't red.
*When the Brothers Strong enter the stand, their silhouettes show them facing the viewer, not Homestar and Pom Pom.
*At the very end, Homestar's new star is not in the same place as the old one; a bit of the shadow is still on there after he gets his new star.
*When Strong Bad and Strong Mad tag each other, their hands go through each other.

===Real-World References===
* The rainbow-colored warning is most likely a reference to an old FBI warning used by [[Wikipedia:Paramount Pictures|Paramount Pictures]]. It is also used in the [[DVD]]s.
* "The War for the Star" is a parody of boxing matches with rhyming titles (e.g. ''{{w|The Rumble in the Jungle}}'', ''{{w|Thrilla in Manila}}'').
* The Announcer says Strong Bad hails from Parts Unknown. Having more exotic characters coming from "[[Wikipedia:List of professional wrestling slang#P|Parts Unknown]]" has been used in wrestling for decades.
* Mr. Bland is holding a sign that says "Wrestling Mania". This is quite likely a reference to the annual {{w|WWE}} {{w|WrestleMania}} event.
* The music played when Homestar and Strong Bad are staring each other down comes from the movie ''{{w|The Good, the Bad and the Ugly}}''.
* The largely ineffective "windmill punch" Strong Bad tries to use on Homestar has actually been used in real life to similar comedic effect, during one of the wrestling matches comedian {{w|Andy Kaufman}} staged with professional wrestler {{w|Jerry Lawler|Jerry "The King" Lawler}}. The sound effect used during the toon was taken from the PC game {{w|SimCopter}}.

=== Fast Forward ===
*The [[Sound Effects|sound]] played when Strong Mad flies into space later becomes associated with [[Nebulon]], and is usually heard when he enters or leaves a scene, for example, in the [[Powered by The Cheat]] cartoon, [[New Boots]].
*The sound played when Homestar is being slammed about by Strong Mad is the same sound used in the game [[Bronco Trolleys]], and also when [[Eh! Steve!]] jumps off-screen.
*The music played at the end is also used in both [[Old Intro]] and [[Old Intro 2]]. It is also heard remixed in [[flashback]] after Strong Bad wins The Cheat.
*This type of art, animation and comedy was parodied in the emails [[personal favorites]] and [[lady...ing]].
*The [[font]] used for the 1, 2, 3 count that appears when Homestar pins Strong Bad to the ground is the same as the [[Tandy 400]]'s font (which is Westminster).
*Homestar's comment on having eaten too many marshmallows mirrors a similar lamentation on drinking too many [[Melonade]]s in [[A Jumping Jack Contest]].
*Two of the scenes from this toon were exaggerated in [[Exaggerations]].

== DVD Version ==
*The poor synching of the dialogue and the sound effects appears to have been fixed {{--}} until the part where Homestar kicks Strong Bad in the gut, after which the synching is much worse than on the website.
**Strangely enough, the synching appears to be completely fixed during the commentary.
*The music from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is replaced with custom music sung by the Brothers Chaps probably due to copyright reasons; however, the original soundtrack can be heard during the commentary.
{{commentary}}
*The "warning" at the beginning is shown automatically and is shown in a different font than on the website.

===Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Homestar Runner]], [[Mike Chapman]])

'''HOMESTAR:''' Best cartoon on the site!

'''MIKE:''' Hey, Homestar!

'''HOMESTAR:''' Best cartoon on the site!

'''MIKE:''' Hey, Homestar. ''{pause} {whispers to Matt}'' One more time.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Best cartoon on the site!

'''MIKE:''' All right.

'''HOMESTAR:''' ''{to the same general tone and rhythm as "Best cartoon on the site."}'' Doot doot doo ba-da-doo!

'''MIKE:''' Okay, what's up, Homestar?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, not a whole lot, Mike.

'''MIKE:''' Well, you know, I got a question for you.

'''HOMESTAR:''' What?

'''MIKE:''' Why do you not have a hat in this cartoon?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Look, it was a, a sordid affair. Mike.

'''MIKE:''' 'Cause there was another cartoon called "Where My Hat Is At?" where you found your hat...

'''HOMESTAR:''' Right...

'''MIKE:''' And then...

'''HOMESTAR:''' Where do you think it was when I went home from this wrestling match?

'''MIKE:''' Was it back in the fridge{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Between the milk and the ''pickles'', this time.

'''MIKE:''' Oh.

'''HOMESTAR:''' I didn't have no more Cold Ones.

'''MIKE:''' ''{during the Brothers Strong entrance music}'' Listen to those{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' That was loud.

'''MIKE:''' {{--}}abrasive riffs on the guitar.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Um... I look great. In this cartoon.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, you look great, you act great{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' You seem real great.

'''HOMESTAR:''' I wish that old marshmallow place got that old wallpaper they had back. I like that stuff.

'''MIKE:''' The green stripes?

'''HOMESTAR:''' And the crazy changing... changing gag framed picture behind me.

'''MIKE:''' Strong Bad's head looks like it's got an orange, uh, stripe on the right side there, instead of a shadow like it should.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah. See, he doesn't look so good, but I look great. ''{In the cartoon, Strong Bad takes Homestar's star}'' Hey! I didn't even know that thing was removable. I thought you could see my portions when you{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' So your star's not{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' {{--}}tore the star off.

'''MIKE:''' Your portions? ''{slight laugh}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Lots of silence, Homestar.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah... We didn't, we didn't think music was the way to go back in these days.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' Um, the arena. Where'd that go{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Well, they tore it down{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, is that what happened?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, they imploded that, uh...

'''HOMESTAR:''' That's too bad. What'd they build on top of it, Bubs' Concession Stand?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, that's where Bubs' Concession Stand is now.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh... Where did all these people?{{--}} ''{laughing}''

'''MIKE:''' They all... The duck person...

'''HOMESTAR:''' Were they inside?

'''MIKE:''' Don King, you can see Don King there... They were all in{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' When they imploded it?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''HOMESTAR:''' That's terrible!

'''MIKE:''' Well, they chose to. Y'know, like those people who chain themselves to trees and{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Ohh...

'''MIKE:''' {{--}}in the forest.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Right, right. So they're protesting work.

'''MIKE:''' Right. Now{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' They got killed.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Yeah.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Look, that's the "Taking Care of Business" logo on that microphone.

'''MIKE:''' Ah...

'''HOMESTAR:''' Sort of.

'''MIKE:''' TCB?

'''HOMESTAR:''' TC and B. ''{in the cartoon, the Announcer introduces Homestar and Pom Pom}'' This is just like our old wrestling days, with the big entrance, Mike?

'''MIKE:''' Look, the bell's got a face. Is that{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' That poor{{--}} that guy's dead too. That... what?

'''MIKE:''' The bell man?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah. ''{In the cartoon, Homestar attacks Strong Bad}'' ''Waaah!'' I can't do that as good as I used to...

'''MIKE:''' You dropped a big leg. You dropped a big leg, and he gets to the corner... Oh, he makes the tag!

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, that's too bad... Uh oh, Mike. See, what'd I tell ya? ''{Strong Mad enters the ring}'' That guy...

'''MIKE:''' The crowd noise went away, Homestar!

'''HOMESTAR:''' They weren't very thrilled! They were appalled that this big guy got ahold of me and my mouth got so giant.

'''MIKE:''' Strong Bad's tights are blue there... Have they always been blue this whole cartoon?

'''HOMESTAR:''' I don't think so. ...Pom Pom's got a weird shaped head. Was that supposed to be some kind of perspective?

'''MIKE:''' It may have been perspective...

'''HOMESTAR:''' We're getting our butts kicked, Mike. I gotta tell ya.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. Now what's going on?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Okay, there's the crowd. See, they were just worried about things, so they got quiet... And now{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Pom Pom knows what he's doing.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, he's got a plan. ''{of Strong Mad}'' Look at those meaty palms. Strong Mad's got real meaty palms.

''{In the cartoon, Strong Mad flies into space, making the Nebulon sound}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' ''{surprised}'' Nebulon! Where is he?

'''MIKE:''' You heard the Nebulon sound{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' I heard him! He was just off-screen.

'''MIKE:''' ''{at nearly the same time}'' He must've been just off-screen. Ooh, a rare front view of yourself.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Ooh, it's true. Do you think Nebulon abducted Strong Mad there? ''{as the theme from ''The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'' plays}'' Don't listen very closely up here, Mike. 'Cause it's gonna be different later on. Um... Ooh, he's got the old helicopter move.

'''MIKE:''' You're not going to fall for that, are you?

'''HOMESTAR:''' No way, man.

'''MIKE:''' You're gonna give him a slow kick and then slowly lift him up.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, I barely got him over there. He made a very hollow noise when he hit the ground. Ooh, he's doing his "haselos theselos". Strong Bad used to, when he got real excited, he'd go, "Haselos theselos, haselos theselos".

''{In the toon, Homestar says, "I ate too many marshmallows."}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' So, wait, is that just you in the background going "buuyuuyuuyuu..."?

'''MIKE:''' Very possibly.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Nice. Oh, this is{{--}} ''{In the toon, Homestar spits the bomb at Strong Bad}'' Eew! That's disgusting! ''{Strong Bad blows up}'' Man, Mike... Ooh, I look good there. I did some damage to ol' Strong Bad's head.

'''MIKE:''' You did?

'''HOMESTAR:''' I gotta tell ya. Look, there's the Robot!

'''MIKE:''' There was the Robot, and, uh, Poopsmith.

'''HOMESTAR:''' He's barely got a{{--}} There musta been a plug under the seat where he was sittin'.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, yeah, 'cause he can't be very far away{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Else he would've been shut down.

'''MIKE:''' {{--}}with his four-foot extension cord, power cord.

'''HOMESTAR:''' That was a nice little, uh, photograph. I should start autographing those and giving them out.

'''MIKE:''' Glossies?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' That's a glossy.

''{In the toon, Strong Bad tears up the star}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' Hey! ''{He does a flying kick against Strong Bad}'' Ah, I did it again! Buh-lam, Mike! Buh-lam and the angel. That's a good metal band.

'''MIKE:''' Who just said that?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Uh, not me.

'''MIKE:''' Apparently not.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Don't look at me! I had that recorded, pre-recorded.

'''MIKE:''' So Pom Pom just hit "mash play" on the{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' On a jambox. Pretty expensive. Inexpensive.

=== Fun Facts ===
*Homestar saying his hat was "between the milk and the ''[[pickles]]'', this time" and that he "didn't have no more [[Cold One]]s" refers to [[Where My Hat Is At?]] in which Homestar found his hat between the milk and the Cold Ones.
*[[Wikipedia:Balaam and the Angel|Balaam and the Angel]] is an English rock band that toured with [[Wikipedia:Kiss (band)|KISS]] and [[Wikipedia:Iggy Pop|Iggy Pop]] in the late '80s.
*The way Homestar mentions that Strong Bad says, "Haselos theselos, haselos theselos" may be a reference to Strong Bad's email intro in [[2 years]].

== External Links ==
*[[Mirror:marshmallow2.html|watch "Marshmallow's Last Stand"]] (mirror)
*[[Mirror:marshmallow2.swf|view the Flash file for "Marshmallow's Last Stand"]] (mirror)

{{subtitlesLinks|marshmallow2}}

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Strong Bad Sings

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:43:05 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:Strong Bad Sings Toon.png|thumb|right|300px|"You've got an ugly butt, and a stupid... butt."]]

{{abouttoon}} {{for|album|Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits}} {{for|toon advertising the album's vinyl release|Strong Bad Sings on Vinyl!}}

An advertisement for a fictional album of songs by Strong Bad.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Fat Bluebird]], {{Film|The Announcer}}, {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}

'''Date:''' 2000

'''Running Time:''' 1:42

'''Page Title:''' A Web-Only Special Offer

{{dvd|Everything Else, Volume 1}}

== Transcript ==
''{Open on a photographic snowy mountain backdrop. While the Announcer is first speaking, Strong Bad walks up and a big, fat bird alights on his boxing glove}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' For years, he's thrilled and captivated himself with his music. And now, it's your turn.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Every time that I look at myself, I can't believe how awesome I am. I mean, how awesome I AAAAAAAAAAAAM.

''{The title "Strong Bad Sings", written in yellow, fades in above him.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' Strong Bad Sings! Featuring hundreds of your favorite Strong Bad hits!

''{Cut to Strong Bad in front of a black backdrop, fading in and moving to the lower left corner. Titles of his various songs scroll by. Titles on the screen are in white, except the ones in bold, which are yellow.}''

*Who is the Guy That Wins All the Contests?
*What's the Problem With Your Stupid Face?
*Everybody Loves a Little Competition
*I Never Said I Wouldn't Try to Beat the Crap Out of You
*'''Let's Make Believe That We're in Love (So I Can Break Up with You)'''
*The Last Time I Didn't Come in First Was Never, I Mean Earlier Today
*The Ladies in My Town All Know My Name
*Everyone Who Doesn't Like Me More Than Likely Sucks Real Bad
*'''You've Got an Ugly and Stupid Butt'''
*Let's Get Started on Doing All Those Awesome Things I Suggested
*This One Time I Saw Homestar Punching a Kitten in the Throat
*The Only Thing Wrong With You is Everything
*'''Somebody Told Me (Now I Believe Them)'''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Let's make believe that we're in love, so I can break up with you.

''{another Strong Bad head appears in profile above the other Strong Bad and begins to sing}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' You've got an ugly butt, and a stupid... butt.

''{The scene under the song list cuts to Strong Bad on a desert background, and he begins zooming in slowly.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' Now available for the first time anywhere outside his basement.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{interrupting announcer and singing}'' Somebody told me that you were so stupid, but I didn't believe them, but now I believe them.

''{Cut to a white background. As The Announcer states what they are, the available media appear and stack up, with text appearing during each displaying the number and type of media, followed by an exclamation point. The cover art shows Strong Bad holding a microphone on a photographic white mountain background, with a yellow border around him and the title written above.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' Available on three records, seven CDs, twelve cassettes or thirty 8-track tapes.

''{The text at the top is replaced by green text reading "$99.99?"; as the announcer speaks, "NO WAY!" is stamped over it, followed by "$193.75!!!" replacing it.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' You might expect to pay almost a hundred dollars for this rare collection. It's all yours for only one easy installment of $193.75!

''{Cut to a black screen with the cover of the album mentioned below, featuring Strong Mad on a desert background with a red border around him and the title in orange below.}''

'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover}'' Act now and receive "Strong Mad Forgets the Words To His Favorites" absolutely free!

''{The album spins and fades into a room where The Cheat is playing "Happy Birthday" on a piano, with Strong Mad in the foreground.}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' Ummmm.... uuuhhh... Ummmm...

''{Cut to a blue screen where the "Strong Bad Sings" record, CD, cassette, and 8-track are shown, with the ordering information below it. At both sides of the media, there is flashing text that reads "CALL NOW!!!"}''

'''ANNOUNCER 2:''' ''{voiceover}'' To order your copy of "Strong Bad Sings", call 1-800-428-64 tooty-two, or send check, cash, or money order to ''{stumbling over words}'' four six-ty nine, The Place to Be... Uhhh... refunds not available in Maine or Arkansas.

''{The ordering information is actually a bit different. It says:}''

<blockquote>Strong Bad Sings... 
1-800-555-SBSINGS 
 
or send check, cash, money order, 
brownies, or birthday presents to: 
 
P.O. Box 212 
Strong Bad's House 
Free Country, USA</blockquote>

== Fun Facts ==
[[Image:Strong Bad Sings missing title.png|thumb|right|220px|Hidden title]]
===Trivia===
*The photos used for the background of the CD/[[cassette]]/[[8-track]] cover have "{{w|Corbis|corbis.com}}" in the bottom left corner of them. It is most noticeable on the [[8-Tracks]] by zooming in.
*The phone number at the end was originally 1-800-BAD-SONG. It was changed in 2004 because it turned out that was a real number for a Limousine service in the New York area.
**The number would really be: 1-800-223-7664.
*When the fake phone number was edited, the [[font]] of the song titles also changed from Times New Roman to Abadi MT Condensed.
*There is another title in the song list that is only visible when viewing the Flash file: "Keep On Keepin' It On (I Am So Awesome)".
*[[Mike Chapman]] is the voice of Announcer 2.
*At the end, the commentator says to call 1-800-428-64 tooty-two. This phone number actually belongs to TankTec Tank Technologies and Supply in Rogers, MN, assuming tooty-two is 22.
*The media shown would hold significantly different amounts of music:
**Three records (LPs) would equal 135 minutes of music (2 hours, 15 minutes).
**Seven CDs' worth of songs would equal, at most, 560 minutes of music (9 hours, 20 minutes).
**Twelve cassette tapes would equal 1080 minutes of music (18 hours).
**Thirty 8-track tapes would equal up to 1200 minutes of music (20 hours).
*This is the first [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]-centric mention of [[Free Country, USA]].
*This is the first appearance of [[Tooty-two]].
*Some of the songs are [[Singing Out of Tune|sung out of tune]].

===Remarks===
*Strong Mad's eyebrows are gray for this cartoon.
*The phone number at the end is 13 digits long. Standard phone numbers in the United States include only 10 digits; however, additional letters are often added in commercials for the value of having the phone number spell a word.
*The border has a white outline in this cartoon.

===Inside References===
*The song "Who is the Guy That Wins All the Contests?" is a reference to the song Strong Bad sings to himself in [[A Jumping Jack Contest]].
*The title "Everyone loves a little competition" is a reference to [[The Reddest Radish]].

===Real-World References===
*This commercial is a parody of many commercials for compilation music albums released during the 1990s and early 2000s, such as Kidz Bop or Now That's What I Call Music.

===Fast Forward===
*The Brothers Chaps would later produce a real audio CD entitled [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]. Some of the songs from this cartoon are remade and featured on the CD.

== DVD Version ==
*The song The Cheat plays to Strong Mad is changed to "Hot Cross Buns".
{{c}}

===Commentary Transcript===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Matt Chapman]], [[Mike Chapman]])
[[Image:Fat Bluebird.PNG|thumb|Yep, it's on the wiki.]]
'''MATT:''' Oh, that Fat Bluebird.

'''MIKE:''' It's the re{{--}} it's one of my favorite characters. ''{laughs}''

'''MATT:''' I wonder is the Fat Bluebird on the wiki?

'''MIKE:''' I dunno. Look at Strong Bad's mouth and his mask. It's before he had the highlights on his eyes{{--}}

'''MATT:''' What about that great background we're using there?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. I think I may have bought that as clip art.

'''MATT:''' Really?

'''MIKE:''' I think so.

'''MATT:''' How legitimate of you, for as early on as this was.

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' Yeah. It was like five bucks, maybe. Strong Bad's mouth gets a lot, uh, wider no— back then than it does now.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, and taller. It pretty much goes from stem to stern.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}''

'''MATT:''' Uh, so a lot of— some of these songs we ended up making on the CD. The Strong Bad Sings CD. Now that back—

'''MIKE:''' ''{cracking up while speaking}'' That background I did not pay for!

'''MATT:''' ''{laughing}'' You didn't pay two cents for that one!

'''MIKE:''' I didn't try very hard, either!

'''MATT:''' I always enjoyed this part, though. I thought you did a good job. I was amazed that we could fit that many symbols on the screen at the s— at one time. I didn't think that was possible.

'''MIKE:''' ''{incomprehensible}''

'''MATT:''' So, here's the old announcer; he's still around. So don't, you guys, don't tell tell nobody; we had to change this so—

'''MIKE:''' Hot Cross Buns!

'''MATT:''' The Happy— the Happy B-day people—

'''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously, sings}'' Hot Cross Buns! ''{alone, speaking}'' Those Nazis! ''{laughs}''

'''MATT:''' ''{cracking up while speaking}'' —didn't come and make us pay them eight cents!

'''MIKE:''' The Hot Cross Buns people are totally cool. ''{laughs}'' That's my first appearance on the website, vocally.

'''MATT:''' That's true.

'''BOTH:''' It used to be 1-800-BAD-SONG—

'''MIKE:''' —and it was a real number.

'''MATT:''' It was, like, a limo driver in Brooklyn, or something, I think!

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, somebody, and he would send us angry emails about people calling that number.

===Fun Facts===
*"[[Wikipedia:Happy Birthday to You|Happy Birthday to You]]" was a [[Wikipedia:Happy Birthday to You#Copyright issues and public performances|copyrighted]] song, which explains The Brothers Chaps' remark about having to change the song The Cheat plays to "Hot Cross Buns". The song entered the public domain in 2015 after a court ruling determined that those claiming to be the copyright owners only owned a specific piano arrangement for the song rather than the lyrics and/or tune as a whole.
*At the time of [[Everything Else, Volume 1]]'s release, the Fat Bluebird was not mentioned specifically on the wiki. On the first day the disc was available, the bluebird was listed in the cast at the top of this page in response to the commentary above, and then not long after that, it got its own screenshot and article.

== External Links ==
{{nextlinks|{{HR|||}}|old=sbsings}}

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Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:42:11 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{about|music album}} {{fortoon|Strong Bad Sings}} {{for|toon advertising the vinyl release|Strong Bad Sings on Vinyl!}}
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| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#ccf" | <big>'''''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits'''</big>
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | [[File:StrongBadSings.jpg|250px|Now available for the first time anywhere outside his basement.]]
|-
| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#ccf" | '''Album by [[Strong Bad]]'''
|- valign=top
!width=30%| Released
| November 17, 2003
|- valign=top
! Recorded
|Pairadeez Productions
|-
|
|Mixed by [[Russ T.|Russ-T]] at Ruby Red Studios
|-
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|Mastered by {{w|Rodney Mills}} at Rodney Mills Masterhouse
|-
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|Vinyl mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
|- valign=top
! Genre
| {{w|Compilation album|Compilation}}
|- valign=top
! Length
| 40:06
|- valign=top
! Record label
| [[Harmless Junk, Inc.]]/[[Cheap as Free]]
|-
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|[[Fangamer]] (vinyl)
|- valign=top
! Producers
| [[The Brothers Chaps]]
|- valign=top
! Players
| The Brothers Chaps
|-
|
|[[Missy Palmer]]
|-
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|[[Y-O-U]]
|-
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|[[J. Christopher Arrison]]
|-
| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#ccf" | '''Alternate cover'''
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | [[File:lee-petty-strongbadsings-front-logo.jpg|250px|And now, it's your turntable.]]
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Fangamer vinyl release
|}

'''''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits''''' (abbreviated as '''''Strong Bad Sings''''') is a compilation album. Twenty songs are featured on the album: primarily by [[Strong Bad]], as well as other various characters and artists from the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work (plus a "Secret" twenty-first song by [[Homestar Runner]] himself). The concept for the album was initially used in the toon [[Strong Bad Sings]], a commercial for a fake Strong Bad album, and several songs first mentioned in the toon are included on the album.

''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits'' was initially released on CD on November 17, 2003. On September 11, 2019, the album was uploaded for [[Music Streaming Profiles|streaming and download]] onto [[songwhip:strong-bad/strong-bad-sings|music streaming platforms]]. On February 23, 2021, the album was released by [[Fangamer]] as a vinyl record.

== History ==
===Background===
[[Strong Bad Sings]], a toon about a fictional album of music sung by [[Strong Bad]], was released in 2000. Over a dozen song names were listed in the faux commercial.

===Recording===
''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits'' went into production in 2003. [[Matt Chapman]] told interviewers that the CD was in progress [[UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003|in May]] and [[Legion Studios Interviews|in August]], initially [[Homestarrunner.net Interview - 21 May 2003|anticipating]] the CD would come out in the summer of 2003.

[[The Brothers Chaps]] collaborated with the band [[Y-O-U]] {{--}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#Was the CD you released your personal choice, or fan demand?|the band had recently moved to Atlanta]], and had reached out to the Brothers {{--}} and [[J. Christopher Arrison]]. Recording took place from May{{-}}August of 2003. Songwriting and musicianship credits vary across the songs.

Four of the songs {{--}} "[[Let's Get Started on Doing All Those Awesome Things I Suggested]]", "[[You've Got an Ugly & Stupid Butt]]", "[[The Ladies in My Town All Know My Name]]", "[[Somebody Told Me (Now I Believe Them)]]" {{--}} originate from titles seen in the "Strong Bad Sings" cartoon. Many of the other songs also originated from toons on the website, though all have been re-recorded and often extended for their inclusion on the album.

Despite the title, Strong Bad does not appear on six of the twenty listed tracks. Some songs are performed by other characters, like [[Marzipan]] or [[Coach Z]], while others are from [[Homestar Runner universe|in-universe]] bands [[Taranchula]] or [[Limozeen]].

For a few days in July, a [[sticky note]] reading "[http://homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/sbemail-7-30-03.swf workin on my CD, yo. -SB]" was added to the [[Strong Bad Email Menu]]; clicking on "CD" and "SB" [[Secret Pages#Music|played snippets]] of "[[The Cheat Is Not Dead]]" and "[[Because, It's Midnite]]", respectively.

===Release===
By October, the CD [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|was described as]] "done" and [[FSU Talk - 7 Nov 2003|"soon to be released"]]. November 10 saw a more concrete announcement: A [[Main Page message]] promising "CD out next week", alongside six short clips of songs: "[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]", "[[The System is Down]]", "[[The Cheat is Not Dead]]", and "[[I Think I Have A Chance With This Guy]]".

As promised, the CD was made available for purchase in the [[Flash Store]] on November 17, 2003. The album was priced at $15, and included a booklet of art and credits alongside a small [[Limozeen]] sticker.

====Legacy and re-releases====
Two songs from the album ("[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]" and "[[Because, It's Midnite]]") were featured in the ''[[Guitar Hero]]'' video game series.

In a [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018#Accomplishment most proud of|2018 Q&A session]], Matt listed this CD as his favorite accomplishment from working on Homestar Runner.

The album was made available for [[Music Streaming Profiles|digital streaming and download]] on September 11, 2019. The name is shorted to '''''Strong Bad Sings''''', and every track is simply credited to Strong Bad.

On February 23, 2021, the album was re-released on vinyl. Produced as part of an ongoing collaboration with [[Fangamer]] that included a [[Fangamer#vinyl_slipmat_dj_teh_cheat|felt slipmat]], this release was accompanied by [[Strong Bad Sings on Vinyl!|a promotional video]]. The vinyl release features entirely new cover and sleeve art, as well as a message from Strong Bad printed on a replica of [[The Paper]]. Its initial price was $25 (it has since varied from $22{{-}}29). A second pressing of the record was released on April 5, 2022; this release also included a variant color distributed by Ship to Shore PhonoCo.

The CD continues to be offered in the Shopify [[store]].

==Track Listing==
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|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! No. !! Title !! Artist !! width="10%"|Length !! {{w|Beats-per-minute|BPM}}
|-
|1
|'''[[Trogdor (song)|Trogdor]]'''
|[[Strong Bad]]
|1:39
|128.89
|-
|2
|'''[[The System is Down (song)|The System is Down]]'''
|Strong Bad
|1:46
|139.85
|-
|3
|'''[[Strong Badia National Anthem]]'''
|Strong Bad feat. Ms. Partsmatter's 1st grade class
|2:12
|124.14
|-
|4
|'''[[Oh Yeah Yeah]]'''
|[[Marzipan]]
|1:09
|101.44
|-
|5
|'''[[Because, It's Midnite]]'''
|[[Limozeen]]
|2:13
|147.79
|-
|6
|'''[[Circles]]'''
|[[The Kinda Long-Haired Band]]
|2:13
|160.93
|-
|7
|'''[[Let's Get Started on Doing All Those Awesome Things I Suggested]]'''
|Strong Bad
|0:48
|144.02
|-
|8
|'''[[Moving Very Slowly]]'''
|[[Taranchula]]
|4:06
|140.36
|-
|9
|'''[[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes Theme Song]]'''
|[[:Category:Sweet Cuppin' Cakes Characters|The Cast of Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]]
|0:56
|161.01
|-
|10
|'''[[I Think I Have a Chance With This Guy]]'''
|[[What's Her Face]]
|0:56
|125.02
|-
|11
|'''[[It's Like It Was Meant to Be]]'''
|Strong Bad
|1:05
|123.65
|-
|12
|'''[[Nite Mamas]]'''
|Limozeen
|2:27
|82.91
|-
|13
|'''[[Sensitive To Bees]]'''
|Marzipan feat. Strong Bad and [[Homestar Runner]]
|1:54
|102.15
|-
|14
|'''[[You've Got an Ugly & Stupid Butt]]'''
|Strong Bad
|0:32
|130.97
|-
|15
|'''[[These Peoples Try to Fade Me]]'''
|[[Coach Z]]
|2:11
|124.91
|-
|16
|'''[[The Ladies in My Town All Know My Name]]'''
|Strong Bad
|0:34
|146.17
|-
|17
|'''[[The Theme from Dangeresque II|The Theme from ''Dangeresque II: This Time It's Not Dangeresque I'']]'''
|Strong Bad
|1:30
|126.74
|-
|18
|'''[[Somebody Told Me (Now I Believe Them)]]'''
|Strong Bad
|0:47
|122.08
|-
|19
|'''[[The Cheat Is Not Dead]]'''
|Strong Bad, [[Strong Sad]], and [[Strong Mad]]
|3:02
|153.31
|-
|20
|'''[[Everybody to the Limit (Live)]]'''
|Strong Bad
|3:51 (song) 7:56 (track)
|103.53
|-
|20½
|'''[[Secret Song]]''' (hidden track)
|Homestar Runner
|1:28 (starts at 6:20 on track 20)
|107.68
|}

===Notes===
*"Secret Song" is not listed on the track listings for any release {{--}} it is a {{w|hidden song}}, playing at 6 minutes and 20 seconds into track 20 (preceded by over two minutes of silence after "Everybody to the Limit" ends).
*Differences in the [[Music Streaming Profiles|music streaming]] versions:
**The album name is abbreviated to ''Strong Bad Sings''.
**Track 17 is truncated to "The Theme from Dangeresque II".
**Every song is solely credited to Strong Bad, as a result of [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2019#1171907866246225920|"weird limits on compilations and various artists albums"]].
*Differences in the vinyl release:
**Track 20 is specified as "(Live from [[West Rekjavik]])".
**No artist information is provided for any track, either on the packaging or on store listings.

==Product Details==
===CD===
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|CD|| It looks like a home-burned CD-R of the [[Videlectrix]] Media brand (which parodies the appearance of many CD-Rs), with a capacity of "70 jg". The title looks like it was hand-written with a permanent marker. On the underside of the CD, the word "Homestar" is laser-etched into the outer part of the middle.
|-
|Cover|| The front of the CD jacket has a blue ballpoint pen illustration of Strong Bad with blaring amps for feet, lightning bolts for arms, and two electric guitars sticking out of his head like gigantic horns.
|-
|Inside Cover|| [[Trogdor]] is burninating a modern-day city and fending off a jet, helicopter, tank, and some infantrymen. A defeated pig-man, possibly the [[Kerrek]], is also shown. There is also a pouch-like slit to hold the booklet and sticker.
|-
|Sticker|| A rectangular sticker with the Limozeen logo in white on a black background.
|-
|Booklet|| The front has a color version of the illustration from the jacket. The next two pages feature three promotional posters:

<blockquote>Strong Bad 
''[Illustration of SB saying "26 Bucks!"]'' 
Live in West Rekjavik 
Wednesday the 3rd 
Bring some ladies!</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>The Kinda Long-Haired Band 
is playing in 
the lounge at Dobble Hall! 
(Hey, its free!) 
''[Photo of guitarist holding a [[Cold One]]]'' 
YOU SHOULD GO!!! 
After Party @ Wild's [[Pizza]]!</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>LIMOZEEN 
$8 
''[Limozeen photo from [[monster truck]]]'' 
18 and over 
At the Iron Rock Tavern 
WEAR YOUR [[BOOTS]]! 
w/ special Guest Firehorse (up from Dempsey)</blockquote>

On page four, there is a [[Taranchula]] album cover, featuring a sinister-looking rocker-type flexing his biceps, with a black background and glowing white skin. The [[Limozeen]] album cover for "''Zeenin' Into the Night''" is seen on page five, and features the members of Limozeen in silhouette, standing atop a limousine at sunset and assuming rocker poses.

The last two pages contain the drawings behind the credits and acknowledgments appear to be "prototype" drawings of some of the characters, including [[Teen Girl Squad]] and [[Eh! Steve!]]. A fat [[Strong Sad]], a [[The S is for Sucks]] prototype and a [[Stinkoman]] without any blue hair can also be seen. A character that looks a bit like [[Rejected Characters#Homeschool Winner|Homeschool Winner]] can be seen on the far right side. There are also a few pictures from [[Exaggerations]].

The back of the booklet contains a photo of [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]]-like sunglasses under a spotlight.
|-
|Under the CD|| Illustration of Dangeresque's "cool glasses".
|-
|Back of Case|| A hand-written track listing and copyright notice:

<blockquote>
#TROGDOR
#The System is down
#Strong Badia National Anthem - featuring Ms. Partsmatter's 1st grade class
#Oh Yeah Yeah - Marzipan
#Because, It's Midnite - Limozeen
#Circles - The Kinda Long Haired Band
#Let's get started on doing all those awesome things I suggested
#Moving Very Slowly - Taranchula
#Sweet Cuppin Cakes Theme Song
#i think i have a chance with this guy - whats her face
#It's like it was meant to be
#NITE MAMAS - Limozeen
#Sensitive to Bees - Marzipan featuring Strong Bad
#You've got an Ugly & Stupid BUTT
#These peoples try to fade me - Coach Z
#The ladies in my Town all know my name
#The theme from DANGERESQUE II: This time, it's not Dangeresque I
#Somebody Told Me (Now I Believe Them)
#THE Cheat is NOT DEAD
#EVERYBODY TO THE LIMIT (Live)
 
© ® 2003 Harmless Junk, Inc. All rights reserved
</blockquote>

The Cheap as Free logo is present.
|-
|[[Wikipedia:Universal Product Code|UPC]]|| 8 80485 41002 6
|-
|[[Wikipedia:European Article Number|EAN]]|| 0 880485 410026
|}

====Store Descriptions====
[[Flash Store]]:
<blockquote>20 tracks! 8 page booklet! Limozeen sticker! What more do they want?? Some stuff you may have heard, some stuff you haven't!! Recorded from May-August 2003 with the help of the boys in [[Y-O-U|Y‑O‑U]]. Go check them out at [http://www.pleaserock.com/ www.pleaserock.com].</blockquote>

Flash Store (Yahoo page):
<blockquote>This CD features extended versions of your favorite Strong Bad hits such as "TROGDOR," "The System is Down" and "The Cheat is Not Dead" PLUS a few of Strong Bad's own personal favorites by heavy metal icons Limozeen and Taranchula. Strong Bad even let Marzipan contribute her own brand of hippie folk rock and Coach Z makes an appearance breakin' it down old school. Each CD cover is adorned with Strong Bad's own original artwork and a free Limozeen sticker is included with the liner notes. You might expect to pay $193.75 for this rare collection, but it's all yours for one easy installment of $12, plus shipping and handling.</blockquote>

[[Yahoo Store]]:
<blockquote>The Strong Bad Sings CD* features extended versions of your favorite Strong Bad hits such as "TROGDOR," "The System is Down" and "The Cheat is Not Dead" plus many, many more. Also includes songs by Limozeen, Taranchula, Marzipan and other characters. Total of 20 tracks in all. '''PLUS''', pop it into your computer for an exclusive video of the Coach Z song "These Peoples Try to Fade Me"
 
*Produced by the brothers chaps and the guys of The Yacht Rock Revue (formerly Y-O-U)</blockquote>

[[Shopify Store Other Items|Shopify Store]]:
<blockquote>The Strong Bad Sings CD features extended versions of your favorite [[Strong Bad]] hits such as

*"TROGDOR"
*"The System is Down"
*"The Cheat is Not Dead"
*"Because, it's Midnite" by Limozeen
*"Moving Very Slowly" by Taranchula
*And a some lot more!

20 tracks in all. Comes with color booklet and LIMOZEEN sticker to put on your crappy practice amp!</blockquote>

===Vinyl===
Tracks 1-11 are on side A, with 12-20 on side B.

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
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|Front cover|| An illustration of Strong Bad standing in a sci-fi landscape. He is muscular and has three arms - a typical boxing-glove hand holding a stylized microphone with an eyeball at the top, a cybernetic arm holding aloft a laser sword, and a monstrous green arm holding an electric guitar with an eyeball on the head. His mouth is full of sharp teeth and bat-like wings are coming out of his back. He is wearing zebra-striped tights and a space helmet.
|-
|Spine|| The star from either the H*R logo or Homestar's shirt, the title "STRONG BAD SINGS (AND OTHER TYPE HITS)", the label code "FG40", and a Fangamer logo.
|-
|Back cover|| The version of Strong Bad from the cover, seen in reverse onstage overlooking a sea of skull-like faces. Beneath this is a track list broken up by sides, and below that is the copyright information.
|-
|Vinyl record|| Fangamer: Red with black splatter. Ship to Shore: Green with black splatter.
|-
|Side A label|| A stylized illustration of a monstrous Strong Bad in profile, with "Side A" printed beneath.
|-
|Side B label|| A much simpler illustration of the reverse, drawn by Strong Bad, on lined paper with "SIDE B" written roughly beneath. A [[sticky note]] on the drawing reads:
<blockquote>hey art guy, i dunno. sumpn like this? -SB</blockquote>
|-
|Record sleeve front|| Illustration of a warrior-style Strong Bad, different from the version seen on the cover, with a mohawk and wearing armor. He is holding aloft a sword in his cybernetic right arm, and yelling into a microphone held in his left hand. He is facing a large dragon with guitar-like features, like tuning pegs and frets, all over its body.
|-
|Record sleeve back|| Typed list of credits. In the margins, several doodles from Strong Bad suggest squinting your eyes to see the shapes that the text make up.
|-
|Dead wax inscription|| Side A: <blockquote>AW CRAP! I FORGOT TO...</blockquote>
Side B: <blockquote>...HIDE A BACKWARDS MESSAGE!</blockquote>
|-
|Liner notes|| <blockquote class="deleteheads">
<tt>"Strong Bad's musical talents exist at a crossroads of a crockload of</tt> 
<tt>sonic tenacity, lyrical ascendancy, and melodic pretendency. These raw</tt> 
<tt>ingredients are melted down in the brainfurnace of his mind and poured</tt> 
<tt>at high velocity out of his fleshtangle mouth into the waiting vessel</tt> 
<tt>of your eager ears like melted cheese into that little meatbowl that</tt> 
<tt>happens when you microwave a single slice of baloney."</tt>
::::<tt>{{--}} Strong Bad, talking in the mirror a few seconds ago</tt>
{{clear}}
<tt>Welcome, taut listener, to this vinyl release of Strong Bad Sings! If</tt> 
<tt>you're like me, you've spent the last 17 years of your life trying to</tt> 
<tt>get the original CD release to play on your turntable, ruining needles,</tt> 
<tt>wrecking the disc, and spending many fruitless hours on the phone with</tt> 
<tt>Audio-Technica customer support. I even tried spray painting the CD</tt> 
<tt>black and cut a bigger hole in the middle with a jigsaw so it'd look</tt> 
<tt>like a seven-inch. It still didn't play (and actually made sparks this</tt> 
<tt>time!) but I was able to sell it to Strong Sad for 23 bucks when I</tt> 
<tt>wrote "UK Import" on it. The point is, this version of the album will</tt> 
<tt>ACTUALLY work on your record player! Also Limozeen is on it! Twice!</tt> 
<tt>And Taranchula! Definitely sub-woof your tweeters when those tracks</tt> 
<tt>come on. I was kinda hoping Coach Z and Marzipan's songs would get cut</tt> 
<tt>from this release but they're still on here. But it's mostly all me and</tt> 
<tt>that means this record is full of train-droppers, know what I'm sayin'?</tt> 
<tt>So get a super long extension cord, put your record player in your</tt> 
<tt>car, roll down the windows, and crank this here opus while you drive</tt> 
<tt>around the cul de sac until the neighbors call the cops*!</tt>

<tt>How do I make #1 Jams with boxing gloves on? Drop the needle, taut</tt> 
<tt>listener, and find out!</tt>
::::<tt>{{--}} Also Strong Bad, talking to you just now</tt>
::::::''{Strong Bad's signature}''

<tt>*Strong Bad not responsible for any damage to this record, your</tt> 
<tt>turntable, your car, or your neighbors as a result of taking this advice.</tt>
</blockquote>
|}
====Store Descriptions====
[[File:TwitterSBSings.jpg|thumb|Strong Bad Sings on VINYL!! Out NOW!]]
[[Fangamer]]:
<blockquote>For years, he's thrilled and captivated himself with his music. And now, it's your turntable.
 
Now available at Fangamer on one intimidating red-and-black vinyl record, zero CDs, zero cassettes, or zero 8-track tapes, you might expect to pay almost $20 for this remastered-for-vinyl collection, featuring beautiful art by Lee Petty and all-new liner notes from Strong Bad himself. But it's all yours for just one easy installment of $29.</blockquote>

Ship to Shore PhonoCo.:
<blockquote>For years, he's thrilled and captivated himself with his music. And now, it's your turntable.
 
Now available at Ship to Shore on one intimidating green-and-black exclusive vinyl variant, zero CDs, zero cassettes, or zero 8-track tapes, you might expect to pay almost $40 for this remastered-for-vinyl collection, featuring beautiful art by Lee Petty and all-new liner notes from Strong Bad himself. But it's all yours for just one easy installment of $30.</blockquote>

== Easter Eggs ==
*The CD contains the music video for "These Peoples Try to Fade Me" [[Powered by The Cheat|directed by The Cheat]]. While video should auto-start in a Windows-based computer, it will not auto-start on a Mac OS-based computer. However, it can be viewed on either system, regardless of whether it starts itself automatically. The name of the CD when it is in the drive is "SUPER_SECRETS".

==Fun Facts==
===Trivia===
*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)|Instagram posts]] have shared concept art for the CD's packaging art:
<gallery perrow=5>
File:IG_SMS-concept_01.jpg
File:IG_SMS-concept_2.jpg
File:IG_SMS-concept_03.jpg
File:IG_SMS-concept_04.jpg
File:TrogdorSFX Instagram.jpg
</gallery>

===Inside References===
*The album title uses "[[type]]" as a suffix.
* Descriptions mentioning the number of records, CDs, cassettes or 8-track tapes {{--}} as well as an expected cost of $193.75 {{--}} are references to the marketing patter from the toon [[Strong Bad Sings]].
*"What more do they want??" was previously asked in [[Malloween Commercial]].
*The notes for the vinyl release resemble [[The Paper]].
**"Melodic pretendency" uses a form of the nonsense word "[[Glossary#P|pretendous]]".
**Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad's Rectangular Mouth|"fleshtangle mouth"]] is mentioned.
**A rare album designated as a "UK Import" was previously [[Record Store Day Visuals|seen in]] [[Record Store Day]].
**The notes refer to the songs as "[[Edgar|train-droppers]]".
**Strong Bad rhetorically asks how he makes [[Number One Jams]] [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|with boxing gloves on]].

===Real-World References===
*Special guests "Firehorse" may be a reference to the late '80s metal band {{w|FireHouse}} or '80s-'90s alternative band {{w|Firehose (band)|fIREHOSE}}.
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20200407054940/https://wildsauburn.com/ Wild's Pizza] and [http://www.ironrocktaphouse.com/ Iron Rock Tavern] are real companies.
*The "backwards message" mentioned in the inscription makes reference to {{w|backmasking}}, a recording technique where backwards audio is recorded onto a track meant to be played forward. Urban legends held that rock musicians would use backmasking to hide subliminal Satanic messages.
*{{w|Audio-Technica}} designs and manufactures audio equipment such as turntables.

===Fast Forward===
*The cover design and the illustrations behind the credits have been featured on the [[Sketchbook (video)|Sketchbook]], a bonus feature included with [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Three]].
*The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[rock opera]] also shows Strong Bad with two guitars sticking out of his head.
*The Taranchula album art (seen in the booklet) also appears in [[montage]].

== External Links ==
*[[myshopify:collections/dvds/products/strong-bad-sings-cd|''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits'' CD]] at the Homestar Runner [[Store]]
*[[songwhip:album/strong-bad/strong-bad-sings|''Strong Bad Sings'' streaming]] on Songwhip
*[[fangamer:products/strong-bad-sings-vinyl|''Strong Bad Sings (and Other Type Hits)'' vinyl]] at [[Fangamer]]
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20220405171114/https://shiptoshoremedia.com/collections/featured/products/strong-bad-sings ''Strong Bad Sings (and Other Type Hits)'' vinyl (green variant)] at Ship to Shore PhonoCo. (archive link)
*{{w|Strong Bad Sings (and Other Type Hits)|''Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits'' article}} on Wikipedia
*[https://www.discogs.com/Strong-Bad-Strong-Bad-Sings-And-Other-Type-Hits/master/1993918 Album master release listing] on Discogs
*[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/OoZexk Artwork for the vinyl packaging] by Lee Petty on ArtStation

{{Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits}}
[[Category:Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits|*]]
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Welcome to the best place to learn everything about the cartoons (and just about anything else) on [[HR:|homestarrunner.com]].

"What is [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]?" you ask? Well, if you don't know who [[Homestar Runner]] or [[Strong Bad]] are, then this place might be a little overwhelming for you. Feel free to look around and discover all the characters and toons, but if you want to understand what we're talking about, you really need to head over to [[HR:|the official Homestar Runner site]] and start watching the toons. A good place to start is the [[HR:firsttime.html|First Time Here?]] page or the [[HR:sbemail.html|Strong Bad Emails]]. A lot of the [[Inside Jokes]] come from there.

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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People

Baldem1990 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:08 GMT

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[[Image:SBCG4AP Pop Up.PNG|thumb|200px|"Time to tear up another day. The Strong Bad freakin' way!"]]
''From the [[Videlectrix]] game catalog listing:''
<blockquote>YOU ARE Strong Bad in this point-and-click-em-up adventure from Videlectrix and Telltale Games (they bought us lunch even!) of the WiiWare for the Wii in your house.</blockquote>
''From the [[Telltale Games]] [http://web.archive.org/web/20121027135817/http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad/ website]:''
<blockquote>Charming. Suave. Muscular. Awesome. These are just a few of the words that Strong Bad would use to describe himself. In a world gone mad, only one man can be trusted to save the day... for himself. A man with a mask. And boxing gloves. And an attitude. A man called Strong Bad.</blockquote>

'''''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People''''' (abbreviated as '''''SBCG4AP''''') is a five-episode series of point-and-click {{w|adventure games}} developed by [[Telltale Games]] and first released in 2008. The game was available for the PC, [[Nintendo#Wii|WiiWare]], Mac, and PlayStation platforms.

''SBCG4AP'' marked several [[firsts]]: the first commercially-sold [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] game, the first standalone offline game, and the first time [[The Brothers Chaps]] had licensed Homestar to a third party. The game was produced in full collaboration with [[The Brothers Chaps]]: co-branded with fictional company [[Videlectrix]], the Chaps collaborated on writing and provided voice acting and music. The 3D animation in the game was rendered by Telltale's animators with attention to preserve the look and feel of the 2D [[Flash]] cartoons.
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==Gameplay==
[[File:SBCG4AP gameplay Strong Bad's Basement.png|thumb|220px|Strong Bad talks to [[Homestar Runner]] in a scene from "[[Homestar Ruiner]]". Dialogue options allow the player to [[Homestar Ruiner Responses (House of Strong)|choose whether to talk about]] Homestar or the telebision.]]
''From a Telltale Games [https://web.archive.org/web/20120304080437/http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 press release]:''
<blockquote> Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin that's undeniably Strong Bad. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use (and abuse) of inventory items. In addition, each episode will be crammed with time-wasters to keep players poking around in the world, including Strong Bad emails to check, prank phone calls to place, and mini-games styled after the arcade games on the Homestarrunner.com website. </blockquote>

The [[X 'em up|point-and-click-em-up]] adventure games star [[Strong Bad]], exploring a 3D fixed-camera rendition of [[Free Country, USA]]. Strong Bad can talk to other characters, choosing to be friendly or insulting to them. Gameplay centers around puzzle solving: collecting items, interacting with the environment, convincing other characters to help, or completing other tasks to progress the story. Finally, once an episode is finished, an "extended play" mode is unlocked, allowing players to explore the environment further.

The first two episodes are kicked off by Strong Bad responding to emails (created [https://web.archive.org/web/20090309183544/http://www.gamecyte.com/hands-on-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people by the game's writers], not sent by a fan in the manner of [[Strong Bad Emails]]) on the [[Lappy]]. Every episode also features (similarly fictitious) emails that the player can read and respond to at their leisure. Although the episode's storylines are largely standalone, there is minor continuity across them as the ending of one may lead into the beginning of the next or reference will be made to something from a prior episode.

Much of the game is focused around exploration, with optional dialogues or activities not strictly related to advancing the plot. Many of these side quests and bonus activities can raise the player's "Awesomeness Meter" to unlock rewards. Collecting objects to use in creating [[Teen Girl Squad]] comics or playing unique minigames on the [[FunMachine]] are common examples. Costumes are hidden throughout the games, sometimes used in the narrative; players can dress up Strong Bad in these outfits and take pictures in the [[Snap Shak]]. The [[Snappy]] feature allows taking photos throughout the game. The WiiConnect24 online system could be used to share messages and pictures with Wii friends, using unique Wii Message Board graphics to do so.

The main menu of the games used a layout similar to [[homestarrunner.com|the website's]] [[main pages]].

=== Episodes ===
The game is divided into five episodes, each taking around 2{{-}}4 hours to play through. The episodes were initially released at monthly intervals. At release, the episodes could be purchased individually or for a reduced price as a full-season bundle (with discounts offered by Telltale Games if upgrading to the full season after purchasing an episode); some time after the finale, the game was only sold as a single-purchase full season.

SBCG4AP was distributed through digital storefronts, with [[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD|the physical PC release]] only sold as a collector's item six months after the conclusion of the series.
* '''Wii''' {{--}} Individual WiiWare episodes were sold through the {{w|Wii Shop Channel}} for 1000 Wii Points ($10.00) each.
* '''PC''' {{--}} Downloadable episodes were sold through Telltale Games' website for $8.95 an episode. The [https://web.archive.org/web/20080807220238/http://www.telltalegames.com/store/sbcg4ap season pass could be purchased for $34.95].
**A season bundle was listed on {{w|Steam (service)|Steam}} on [https://web.archive.org/web/20100302182356/http://store.steampowered.com/news/2108/ December 18, 2008], initially priced at $34.99.
** '''Macintosh''' compatibility was added [https://web.archive.org/web/20191128030545/https://store.steampowered.com/news/4879/ January 13, 2011]. This was accompanied by a price drop to $19.99.
* '''PlayStation 3''' {{--}} Beginning [https://blog.playstation.com/2010/12/21/strong-bad-now-available-on-psn-best-version-yet/ December 21, 2010], the full season was available for purchase on the {{w|PlayStation Network}} for $14.99.
** This version was made available to the PlayStation 4 via a {{w|PlayStation Now}} (later PlayStation Plus) subscription in March of 2016; it can also be played on a PS5 via PlayStation Plus Premium.

{| class="wikitable"
! width="175px"|Episode !! Screencap!! Description !! Icon !! width="140px"|Date
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[Image:HomestarRuinerLogo.png|150px]] '''[[Homestar Ruiner]]'''
| [[File:Sbcg4ap101 float.PNG|150px]]
| When Strong Bad's plans to beat the snot out of Homestar backfire, he ends up with an unwanted houseguest cramping his style. Now he needs to get life back to normal, by any means possible.
| [[Image:HomestarRuinerIcon.png|100px]]
| August 11, 2008
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[Image:StrongBadiatheFreeLogo.png|150px]] '''[[Strong Badia the Free]]'''
| [[Image:Strong Badia the Free.png|150px]]
| When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of Town's totally unfair email tax, he's placed under house arrest. Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag. Is Free Country USA ready for such an awesome ruler?
| [[Image:StrongBadiaTheFreeIcon.png|100px]]
| September 15, 2008
|-
| style="text-align:center" |
[[Image:Baddest of the Bands logo.PNG|150px]] '''[[Baddest of the Bands]]'''
| [[Image:Sbcg4ap103 strongbad.png|150px]]
| Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the Battle Royale of the Bands. Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode -- with special guest stars, rock gods LIMOZEEN!
| [[Image:BaddestOfTheBandsIcon.png|100px]]
| October 27, 2008
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[Image:Dangeresque 3.PNG|150px]] [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective|'''Dangeresque 3:''' '''The Criminal Projective''']]
| [[Image:SBCG4AP Dangeresque.PNG|150px]]
| Move over, James Bond! Strong Bad's here to show you how it's done in his hand-crafted cinematic masterpiece. You play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of action and big sacks of cash. Can our hero defeat his arch-nemesis and save the world? Looks like he's gonna have to jump...
| [[Image:Sbcg4ap104 235x225.png|100px]]
| November 17, 2008
|-
| style="text-align:center" | [[Image:8-Bit is Enough Logo.png|100px]] '''[[8-Bit is Enough]]'''
| [[Image:Sbcg4ap105 trogdorstrongbadia.png|150px]]
| Trogdor must be stopped! The beefy-armed dragon of legend has broken free from his arcade cabinet and is burninating the land. With classic 8-bit games leaking into the real world and Strong Badia a fiery mess, only Strong Bad can take back the night and conquer this scorching menace once and for all. Does anybody know how to kill a dragon?
| [[Image:Sbcg4ap105 235x225.png|100px]]
| December 15, 2008
|}

== History ==
{{seealso|Telltale Games}}
Telltale Games was founded in 2004 by former [[LucasArts]] employees who had worked on the company's {{w|LucasArts adventure games|adventure games}}. The company focused on releasing adventure games in an {{w|Episodic video game|episodic format}}, initially licensing niche IPs with strong fanbases like [[Sam & Max]] (which previously had been licensed to LucasArts).

===Development===
The partnership with Telltale was the first time The Brothers Chaps had licensed out their work. The Brothers [[Kotaku Interview - 13 Jun 2008|felt Telltale made for a compelling partnership]], given their LucasArts pedigree and understanding of the property. According to a [[IGN Interview - 14 Apr 2008|2008 interview]], the game had been discussed for over a year. It was finalized when [[Nintendo]] announced the WiiWare system, and development officially began in January 2008.

[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 12 Dec 2008|A 2008 interview]] described the development process in detail: after an email from Joel Dreskin, The Brothers Chaps went out to San Rafael for their first meeting with Telltale, where they discussed many of the ideas that would end up in the final episodes. After a couple conference calls regarding the story and puzzles, the writer of each episode would send a first-pass script for The Brothers Chaps to tweak. The dialogue would sometimes be rewritten during recording to keep the improvisational feel of the toons; [[Matt Chapman]], [[Mike Chapman]], and [[Missy Palmer]] provided the voice acting, recording in [[Office of The Brothers Chaps#The Sound Room|their usual studio]] and sending the files to Telltale.

===Promotion and Release===
The first teaser for ''SBCG4AP'' was the short [[Strong Bad Gameways]], released (via an Easter egg in [[shapeshifter]]) on April 1, 2008. ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'' was officially announced by a [https://web.archive.org/web/20120304080437/http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 press release] on April 10, 2008, followed shortly by [[SBCG4AP Advertisement|an advertisement]] on [[homestarrunner.com]] and [[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer|a trailer]] and screenshots on the Telltale Games website. The series trailer was added to the [[Wikipedia:Nintendo Channel|Nintendo Channel]] on August 4, 2008.

The game was promoted through several [[Interviews and Public Appearances|interviews with the Brothers Chaps]], as well as [[#Reviews and articles|reviews and feature articles]] in gaming publications. On April 11, the gaming website IGN [http://wii.ign.com/articles/865/865974p1.html covered] the Nintendo Summit and several demonstrations of WiiWare, including SBCG4AP. In the July issue of ''{{w|Nintendo Power}}'', the game was [[Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008|featured in an article]], including an "interview" with Strong Bad on pages 22 and 23.

The initial trailer on Telltale Games' website gave a release date of June 2008; following delays to July and then August, the first episode was released August 11, 2008. The remainder of the [[#Episodes|five episodes]] were released as scheduled, on a monthly basis concluding December 15, 2008.

===Legacy===
[[File:Disk6Intro.PNG|thumb|"Oh crap, I'm late for [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Six|the DVD]]!"]]
The main menu animation of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Six]] (released between the [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective|fourth]] and [[8-Bit is Enough|fifth]] episodes) utilized the CG models from the games. The intro was choreographed by Telltale employees Jake Rodkin and Nick Herman, and Telltale Games was thanked in the credits of the DVD.

On November 22, 2010, Telltale Games released ''[[Poker Night at the Inventory]]''. This poker game pitted the player against several preexisting fictional characters; Strong Bad appeared among the opponents, and the game featured several musical and visual elements from Homestar Runner. [[Dangeresque Too]]'s [[Cool shades|sunglasses]] could be unlocked in ''Poker Night'' and then used in the game ''{{w|Team Fortress 2}}''.

Although the five episodes were referred to as "Season One", there was never any commitment or planning towards a second season of ''SBCG4AP''. Extenuating circumstances surrounding both parties in the following years made a second season even less likely: Homestar Runner went on [[Hiatuses|a major hiatus]] beginning in late 2009; from 2010 onwards, Telltale Games began to focus on much larger and more mainstream properties (partnering with studios like {{w|Universal Studios, Inc.|Universal}} and {{w|Warner Bros.}}) rather than smaller themes like Homestar Runner.

====Modern availability====
Telltale Games abruptly announced a "majority studio closure" on September 21, 2018. In the following months, as assets were liquidated and the company moved into {{w|general assignment}}, many games were removed from sale on digital storefronts {{--}} ''SBCG4AP'' was delisted [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/all_remaining_telltale_games_being_delisted_from_the_catalogue/page1 from GOG on May 27, 2019] and [https://steamdb.info/app/8340/history/?changeid=7732971 from Steam on February 11, 2020]. LCG Entertainment, Inc. acquired many assets and {{w|Telltale Games (2018–present)|revived the "Telltale" brand}} in 2019, relisting many of the former company's games; despite this effort, ''SBCG4AP'' is largely unavailable for purchase at present:

=====Wii=====
The {{w|Wii Shop Channel}} closed on January 30, 2019, removing the ability to purchase the WiiWare version of the game. Users who previously purchased the games can still re-download them. Like all WiiWare games, they can be transferred to follow-up console the {{w|Wii U}} and played via backwards compatibility; no such feature exists for Nintendo's subsequent console, the {{w|Nintendo Switch}} (and the {{w|Nintendo Switch 2}}).

=====PC/Mac=====
''SBCG4AP'' was relisted to the [https://www.gog.com/news/three_telltale_games_arrive_on_gogcom GOG] and [https://steamdb.info/app/8340/history/?changeid=10205930 Steam] catalogues on December 7, 2020. Several years later, following [https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/8340/view/3674419898842965390 an announcement from Telltale] that they no longer held the IP rights and could not continue to "sell or support" the game, it was again delisted on May 30, 2023. Owners can still redownload the game from the storefront it was originally purchased on.

=====PlayStation=====
The PS3 version of the game is still available for purchase on the PlayStation Store, if accessed directly via a PlayStation 3 console. The game can also be streamed via PlayStation Plus Premium on modern PS consoles.

=====Future rereleases=====
In [[Destructoid Interview - 16 Jan 2024|a 2024 interview]], when asked about the potential future availability of the game, The Brothers Chaps noncommittally remarked that "part of us likes that it's become one of those titles you kinda had to be there for, but it would [[prolly]] also be okay if it got remastered one day."

==Characters==
<table width="80%">
<autocolumn cols="3" width="33%">
*[[Strong Bad]]
*[[Homestar Runner]]
*[[The Cheat]]
*[[Marzipan]]
*[[Bubs]]
*[[Coach Z]]
*[[Strong Sad]]
*[[Strong Mad]]
*[[The King of Town]]
*[[Teen Girl Squad|Teen Girl Squad main cast]]
*[[Pom Pom]]
*[[The Poopsmith]]
*[[Homsar]]
*[[Gel-arshie]]
*[[Frank Bennedetto]] (Picture only, also mentioned several times)
*[[Peacey P]] (Picture only)
*[[Li'l Brudder]] (picture only)
*[[Jibblies Painting]]
*[[Limozeen]] (Picture and voice only)
*[[Bear Holding a Shark]]
*[[Senor Cardgage]]
*[[Cheatball]] (Picture only)
*[[Trogdor]]
*[[Stinkoman]]
*[[Videlectrix Guys]] (Picture and voice only)
*[[Rather Dashing]]
*[[Old Man]]
*[[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies|Browntant]]
*[[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies|Chorch]]
*[[Onion Bubs]]
</autocolumn>
</table>

==Places==
<table width="80%">
<autocolumn cols="3" width="33%">
*[[House of the Brothers Strong]]
*[[Bubs' Concession Stand]]
*[[Coach Z's Locker Room]]
*[[Marzipan's House]]
*[[The King of Town's Castle]]
*[[Strong Badia]]
*[[The Brick Wall]]
*[[The Field]]
*[[The Stick]]
*[[Race Track]]
*[[Snap Shak]]
*[[Swimming Pool]]
*[[Club Technochocolate]]
*[[Gremlin]]
*[[The Pond]]
*[[Homsar Reservation]]
*[[Smoky Office]]
*[[The Stone Bridge]]
*[[Drive-Thru Whale]]
*[[Bands in Baddest of the Bands#Cool Tapes|Cool Tapes Stage]]
*[[Two-O Duo|Two-O Duo Stage]]
*[[Pomstar|Pomstar Stage]]
*[[DÖI|DÖI Stage]]
*[[Videlectrix Mainframe]]
*[[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder|Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder Backstage]]
*[[Peasantry]]
*[[Planet K]]
*[[Halfathlon]]
</autocolumn>
</table>

==Screenshots==
===Games===
<gallery>
Image:Sbcg4ap103_menu.jpg|<center>Menu screen for [[Baddest of The Bands]]</center>
Image:SBCG4AP104TitleScreen.PNG|<center>The title screen of [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]]</center>
</gallery>

===Publicity===
<gallery>
Image:Gameplay Footage.png|<center>[[Strong Bad Gameways|The first hint]]</center>
Image:SBCG4AP Advertisement title.png|<center>[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]]</center>
Image:SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer title.png|<center>[[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer]]</center>
Image:sbatdesk.jpg|<center>Strong Bad hard at work on the game at Telltale's offices</center>
Image:Dangeresque 3 Pop Up.PNG|<center>A pop-up ad for [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]]</center>
Image:8-Bit Is Enough Pop Up.png|<center>Pop-up ad for [[8-Bit Is Enough]] (In 2009, the text was changed to promote the whole season)</center>
Image:Strongbad seasondisc boxart.png|<center>[[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]]</center>
Image:SBCG4AP Box.png|<center>"Only Videlectrix has the REAL box art!"</center>
</gallery>

===Wii Menu===
<gallery>
Image:SBCG4APWiimenu.jpg|<center>The first released image of Homestar Ruiner in the Wii Menu</center>
Image:HomestarRuinerWiiMenuBanner.png|<center>The Wii Menu icon for Homestar Ruiner</center>
Image:HomestarRuinerWiiChannelBanner.png|<center>The Wii Channel banner for Homestar Ruiner</center>
File:totallypopularstrongbad-wiishopchannelus.jpg|<center>"Totally Popular Strong Bad" promotion on the Wii Shop Channel</center>
</gallery>

==Fun Facts==
===Trivia===
[[File:Wii Message Board Images SBCG4AP.png|thumb|256px|Wii Message Board graphics]]
*The Rodin NTLG font is used for the [[Lappy 486]] rather than its regular font, [[Fonts#Glitch0|Glitch0]].
*The end of each episode teases the next one:
**[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} After Strong Bad falls asleep on the couch, the camera pans to the [[computer room]] where the [[Municipality]] logo is visible on the Lappy 486.
**[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} As Strong Bad leaves the castle, he mentions that he wonders if his new Limozeen game was delivered.
**[[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} When Strong Sad says that the game sounds dangerous, Strong Bad says "No, sounds..." and hums the Dangeresque theme song, while the camera zooms in on the Dangeresque 3 poster.
**[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] {{--}} The closing shot is the opening shot of [[8-Bit is Enough]]. Additionally, the Trogdor arcade cabinet can be seen behind Strong Bad.
*When an SBCG4AP message is received via the Wii Message Board, a Strong Bad themed message will show as follows:
**The envelope has Strong Bad on the right, and if a picture is attached, the picture will be shown on the right. The name of the sender is shown at the bottom.
**When opening the message, a voice clip of Strong Bad saying "Helloooooooo" can be heard.
**The message is printed on [[The Paper]] with a stamp of the [[Rocoulm]] drawn on the left, a TGS style drawing of Strong Bad with a motion-line behind him, and the words, "[[jibblies|jibbie jibblie]]" is on the right. The body of the message is shown in the middle. "'''STRONG BAD'S''' COOL GAME FOR ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE" is written at the bottom.

===Real-World References===
*The Trogdor arcade cabinet's structure is patterned after "Bluster Blaster", a member of the C.O.P.S. from ''[[Sam & Max]]'' Seasons [[Wikipedia:Sam & Max: Season One|One]] and [[Wikipedia:Sam & Max: Season Two|Two]].
*The ''Item Get'' music that plays every time Strong Bad acquires various bonus items comes from the fifth episode of ''Sam & Max: Season One'', "Reality 2.0".
*The [[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments|Homestar Runner Wiki]] is listed in the "Special Thanks" section of the end credits.

===Fast Forward===
*"SBCG4AP" is crudely edited into Strong Bad's generic endorsement video shown in an Easter egg of [[Coach Z's 110%]].
*The Cheat pulls out a copy of the game (with the Videlectrix cover) in an Easter egg of [[Which Ween Costumes?]].
*{{prs|972229997032243202|9|Mar|2018|alt=In 2018, Strong Bad tweeted}} that the SBCG4AP release of ''Dangeresque 3'' "doesn't count. As far as I'm concerned, [the movie] remains unreleased."

==See Also==
*[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]]
*[[SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer]]
*[[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]]
*[[:Category:SBCG4AP Interviews|SBCG4AP Interviews]]
*[[Behind The Bad]]
*[[Sam & Max Season Two Alternate Ending 101]]

==External Links==
*''{{w|Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People}}'' at Wikipedia
*[[IMDb:tt1223894|''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'']] at IMDb

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===Press releases and promotional media===
*[[Telltale Games]]{{--}}
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20120304080437/http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-65 "Announcing Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People for WiiWare"] press release (archive link)
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20111004063417/http://www.telltalegames.com/company/pressreleases/id-69 "Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Launches August 11"] press release (archive link)
**[[Telltale:strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/|Telltale Games' site for SBCG4AP]]
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20120317040447/http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad/faq Frequently Asked Questions] (archive link)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081208062424/http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/5opOTe3BrLin9sE9WEk6argsEz6TADwJ "Homestar Ruiner" Nintendo WiiWare store page] (archive link)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090309200458/http://www.gamecyte.com/a-chat-with-the-chaps-sbcg4ap-qa "A Chat with the Chaps: SBCG4AP Q&A"] GameCyte interview (archive link)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080511011434/http://wii.gamezone.com/news/05_09_08_09_05AM.htm "Are You Cool? Are You Attractive? Strong Bad Makes the Call in His First Game"] GameZone interview with lead developer Mark Darin (archive link)
*[http://coldhardflash.com/2008/05/chapmans-cool-interview-for-animation-people.html Cold Hard Flash interview] with [[The Brothers Chaps]] and {{w|Rob Schrab}}
*[http://www.gamespot.com/video/945803/6189224/strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people-nintendo-media-summit-2008-interview Gamespot video interview with Brett Tosti at the Nintendo Media Summit]
*[http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?series=on-the-spot&event=on_the_spot20080605 05 Jun 2008 episode of "On The Spot" featuring a SBCG4AP segment]
*[http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/06/telltale_games_interview_strong_bads_cool_game WiiWare World interview with Mark Darin]
*[http://nintendojo.com/interviews/view_item.php?1214942861 Nintendojo interview with Mark Darin]
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/GamerGirlsRadio/blog/2008/06/30/Todays-Show-Links-063008-Strong-Bad 30 Jun 2008 episode of "Gamer Girls Radio" featuring an interview with Mark Darin]
*[http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/07/02/big-download-interview-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-pe/ Big Download interview with Chuck Jordan and Emily Morganti]
*[http://www.n-gamez.com/dk/other/articles2.php?id=37 N-Gamez interview with Mark Darin]
*[http://www.gameproarcade.com/article/102655/interview-homestar-runners-matt-chapman/ Game Pro Arcade interview with Matt Chapman]
*[http://www.mywii.com.au/GuideDetail.aspx?id=138 MyWii.com.au interview with Mark Darin]
*[http://coin-op.tv/?p=460 Coin-op.tv video interview with Dave Grossman at San Diego Comi-Con]
*[[CollegeHumor Interview - 15 Sep 2008]] {{inlinecontentwarning}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20111004120134/http://www.collegehumor.com/article/3581471/interview-with-the-brothers-chaps (archive link)]
*[http://www.cubed3.com/news/10726 Cubed3 interview with Mark Darin and Emily Morganti]
*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 12 Dec 2008]]
*[[RPS Interview - 17 Dec 2008]]
*[http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/interviews/439/ Adventure Classic Gaming interview with The Brothers Chaps and Mark Darin]
*[[Ron & Fez Show Interview - 19 Dec 2008|Ron & Fez radio interview with The Brothers Chaps]]
*[http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/12/24/behind-the-bad-people-at-telltale/ Rock, Paper, Shotgun interview with Dan Conners]
*[[OMG Nintendo Interview - 12 May 2009]]

===Reviews and articles===
[[Image:SBCG4AP_DVD_Promo.png|thumb|8.6 stars, guys!]]
*[http://wii.ign.com/articles/866/866485p1.html IGN preview of the demo]
*[http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,881 Adventure Gamers preview]
*[http://www.gamecyte.com/2008/05/16/hands-on-strong-bads-cool-game-for-attractive-people/1413 GameCyte preview of the demo]
*[http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/05/29/homestar-preview Ars Technica preview]
*[http://www.themarriedgamers.net/?p=463 The Married Gamers preview]
*[http://tdpodcast.com/?p=90 The Target Demographic preview]
*[http://wii.ign.com/articles/884/884993p1.html IGN preview of the near final first episode]
*[http://wii.ign.com/articles/894/894056p1.html IGN teaser of second episode from Comic-Con]

===Awards===
*[http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/15.html Best Voice Acting - IGN]
*[http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,981/p,12 Best Voice Acting - Adventure Gamers]

===Forums===
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewforum.php?f=30 The Homestar Runner Wiki's ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'' subforum]
*[https://community.telltale.com/categories/strongbad-game Telltale Games Forums: ''Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People'' sub-forum]
**[https://community.telltale.com/discussion/82928/strong-bad-unofficial-faq-please-read-before-posting Unofficial FAQ]

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Baldem1990 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:06:01 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:sbemail22.PNG|thumb|Strong Bad offends the royals!]]

Strong Bad is asked by Mark from England what he thinks of the English. It's a disaster in the making.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}} (Easter egg), {{Film|The Announcer}} (Voice only, Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], Press Conference (Easter egg)

'''Computer:''' [[Tandy 400]]

'''Date:''' Monday, September 2, 2002

'''Running Time:''' 0:34

'''Page Title:''' The Lost Email!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc One}}

'''SBEmail Menu Description:''' The Cheat helps Strong Bad recover from a PR nightmare after he offends the UK.

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Do, du, dadada do, du, dadada do... ''{stops singing}''

<blockquote class="tandy email">Hi Strong Bad, 
 
I'm from England. What do you think of 
the English? 
 
Thank you, 
Mark</blockquote>

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, gee, Mark, if you're really from England, shouldn't you have some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end of your name? ''{adds an "e" to the end of Mark's name}'' And what is this "Thank you"? Whatever happened to "Cheers" or "Cheerio" or "Nevermind the Bullocks"? ''{changes "Thank you" into these words as he says them}'' Call yourself "English". But, anyways, what do I think of the English, huh? Oh, I'll ''tell'' you what I think of the English!

''{A big red sign with white letters is slammed across the screen saying "BANNED IN THE UK." Cut to an issue of ''The Guardian'', which contains pictures of a cricketer, [[The King of Town]] and a policeman, and the following article about Strong Bad on the front page.}''

<blockquote>'''Strong Bad Offends''' 
'''The Royals!''' 
 
In this Monday's edition of U.S. based "Strong Bad 
Email," the title character, Strong Bad, an odd little 
bloke with a Mexican wrestling mask for a head and 
boxing gloves for hands made such comments that 
warranted the Queen to ban the edition from UK 
shores. Strong Bad has been charged with "verbal 
crimes against the crown" and the Strong Bad Email, 
now simply being called the infamous "sbemail22," 
has been removed from broadcast in both the UK and 
the States. At a press conference held on Tuesday, 
</blockquote>

== Easter Eggs ==

*After the [[Periodicals|newspaper]] comes up, click the words "press conference" to see the press conference.
:''{Cut to a press conference room, where The Cheat, wearing a suit and tie, and Strong Bad are behind a desk. Multiple cameras flash.}''
:'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' Strong Bad, how do you respond to claims that your comment brought the entire royal family to tears?
:''{The Cheat whispers a response to Strong Bad. Strong Bad clears his throat and speaks into the microphone.}''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Screw all y'all.
:''{Gasps are heard from the crowd.}''
:'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' Cor blimey!
:''{A black-and-white photograph snaps Strong Bad and The Cheat.}''
:'''MAN:''' ''{off screen, in a Scouse accent}'' I can't believe he said that.
:''{[[The Paper]] comes down.}''
*After the press conference, click on the stack of papers to see what The Cheat told Strong Bad. The paper reads, "Just say, 'Screw all ya'll'. Trust me. It'll work."

== Fun Facts ==

===Explanations===
*This is called "The Lost Email!" because after [[The Brothers Chaps]] made email 21, [[cartoon]], they went ahead and made email 23, [[little animal]], skipping over number 22. Between [[vacation]] (#40) and [[invisibility]] (#41), [[Anachronistic Toons|they made]] email 22.
**The skip makes this email the last of the Tandy era.
**The newspaper's date is 10 April, [[References to Years in Which Toons Were Released|2002]]. This date is between the release dates of cartoon and little animal.
**This email was originally listed on the sbemail menu between cartoon and little animal. However, as of the December 31, 2020 update, it is now listed between vacation and invisibility, reflecting when the email was originally released.
*"Some kinda unnecessary vowel at the end" refers to differences between {{w|American English}} and [[Commonwealth English|British English]], specifically British English's tendency to place an additional "E" at the end of certain words. Examples include words like programme and shoppe, and names such as Locke.
*"{{w|Bollocks}}" is a British slang term used to crudely express negativity; it would likely be considered [[swears|swearing]] in Britain. That said, Strong Bad misspells it as "bullocks", which would refer to young male bovine.
*The newspaper's headlines refer to aspects of {{w|Culture of the United Kingdom|British culture}} that are seen as humorously foreign by Americans.
**The sport of {{w|cricket}} was created in England and {{w|Cricket in the British Isles|is very popular across the British Isles}}. It is {{w|Cricket in the United States|much less popular in America}} (where most citizens may not even know how it is played) as [[baseball]] is the favored bat-and-ball game.
***The section listed for info on cricket is listed as "sport". This is because "sport" is both singular and plural in British English.
**Although the King of Town is known for his [[The King of Town's Food|proclivity for strange food items]], {{w|treacle}} is commonplace in {{w|British cuisine}}. It is a sugar-based syrup typically used as a sweetener.
**"Bobby" is a generalized nickname for a {{w|Law enforcement in the United Kingdom|British policeman}}, hence the joke about one ''actually'' being named Bobby.

===Trivia===
*This is the shortest Strong Bad email, with a time of 34 seconds. Thus the email's Easter egg is the second-most significant proportion of any email to date, after [[comic]].
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "The Cheat helps Strong Bad recover from a PR nightmare after he offends the UK."

===Remarks===
*This is an email in which [[The Paper]] does not come down in the main toon; here it comes down only at the end of the Easter egg. Another example of this would be the end of the email [[part-time job]].
*The black and white picture used when the "BANNED IN THE UK" banner slammed down is a [[wikipedia: raster graphics|raster image]].
*Despite supposedly being a British publication, ''The Guardian'' uses American-style punctuation, as opposed to using [[Wikipedia:American and British English differences#Punctuation|the British style]].

[[Image:sbemail22glitch.png|thumb|right|The see-through hand]]

===Goofs===
*When Strong Bad covers the microphone with his hand, there is a gap between his hand and the edge of the mic. Strong Bad's hand also covers the pole that the mic is set on, even though his glove should be behind it.
*The words "press conference" in the newspaper (which form the link to the Easter egg) don't match the stretch and skew of the rest of the words on the page.

===Glitches===
*If the contrast is changed all the way to green during the beginning, the "BANNED IN THE UK" banner changes it back to black just before the newspaper appears.

===Inside References===
*''The Guardian'' describes itself as "Britain's [[Prancing|Pranciest]] Newspaper".

===Real-World References===
*The song Strong Bad sings in the beginning of the email is from original ''[[Donkey Kong]]'' game.
*"Nevermind the Bullocks" refers to the [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols|Sex Pistols]]' controversial album ''[[Wikipedia:Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols|Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]''. Upon its release in 1977, Virgin Records was sued for obscenity but won the case (with the chairman famously declaring "we must reluctantly find you not guilty of each of the four charges."), the album was banned from the three largest retailers (but was otherwise legal), and their proposed tour for the album was drastically shortened after half their shows were canceled by political pressure or illness.
*The newspaper that appears is a very faithfully reproduced version of UK broadsheet ''[[Wikipedia:The Guardian|The Guardian]]'', including references to that paper's supplement, [[Wikipedia:The Guardian#Supplements and features|G2]]. ''The Guardian'' has since undergone a major design overhaul and no longer resembles the version depicted in the toon.
*In the corner of the photo of Strong Bad, a classic [[Wikipedia:Buses in London|London bus]] can be seen. There is also an advert on the side of it for [[Wikipedia:EasyJet|easyJet]], a cheap British airline.
*Somebody sounding suspiciously like [[Wikipedia:Ringo Starr|Ringo Starr]] says "I can't believe he said that" at the end of the press conference. This could be in reference to the infamous [[Wikipedia:John Lennon|John Lennon]] quote stating that [[The Beatles]] were "more popular than Jesus" and the uproar that ensued.

===Fast Forward===
*The Cheat's whispering to Strong Bad is one of the quotes on the "Learn to Speak The Cheat" record in [[cheat talk]]. It translates as "Check it out, this is going to be great! Just say, 'Screw all y'all!'"

== DVD Version ==
* The press conference scene is accessed by a Strong Bad head next to the masthead of the newspaper. The previous email and next email buttons aren't available until the end of the press conference.

== YouTube Version ==
* The press conference scene plays automatically after the cut to the newspaper.

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|22|youtube=XPGJMno18kI}}

{{Strong Bad Email}}

[[Category:Tandy 400 Emails]]

too cool

Baldem1990 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:52:09 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{sbenav}}
[[Image:too_cool.png|thumb|"It's clearly state-of-the-arp!"]]
Strong Bad reveals the creation of Senor Cardgage's character video.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Couch Z}} (Easter egg), {{Film|F-Sack}} (Easter egg), {{film|The Exact Same}} (YouTube only)

'''Places (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Computer Room}}, {{film|Gymnasium}}, {{film|The Field}}, {{film|Basement of the Brothers Strong}}, {{film|The Office}}

{{Comp|Lappier}}

'''Date:''' Monday, August 14, 2017

'''Running Time:''' 4:41, 5:13 (YouTube)

'''Page Title:''' Lappier Than Thou

==Transcript==

''{Strong Bad is sitting in front of the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Let's not make a big deal out of this! It's just a little Strong Bad Email! Boo-ding!

''{As he says "Boo-ding", he brings up the email, and the Lappier makes a ringing sound.}''

<blockquote class="lappy email">
Dear SB, 
Why doesn't Senor Cardgage have a video in the 
Characters section? Is he too cool to be on 
camera? 
Woefully yours, 
Kristian WithaK
</blockquote>

''{He reads the abbreviation as though choking, and the name as "Kristi Ann Withak".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Come now young Withak. While Cardgage is too cool for lots of things: ''{types as a numbered list. 1.}'' Wiping honey mustard off his goatee.

''{Cut to Senor Cardgage, whose goatee is covered in honey mustard. The camera slowly zooms in as some of the honey mustard drips off, and traffic can be heard in the distance. Cut back to the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing: 2.}'' Knowing dead animals don't make good knee pads.

''{Cut to Senor Cardgage's legs at the stadium. He has a dead armadillo wrapped around his left leg, and a dead squirrel around the right. As the camera pans out, it is revealed that he is wearing a blue "Team Kneepads" shirt. Coach Z is standing nearby, next to a basketball.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Prude me in, Couch Z! ''{holds up his left leg}'' I'm Reggie Toupee!

''{Coach Z turns away and facepalms.}''

'''STADIUM ANNOUNCER:''' Now entering the game for Team Kneepads, number 34, Reggie Toupee!

''{Senor Cardgage stands triumphantly as the crowd groans. Cut back to the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And ''{typing, 3:}'' being out of the way.

''{Cut to the field. An arrow-shaped sign that reads "ladder" points to the right. Homestar is carrying a ladder and heading in that direction, but Senor Cardgage blocks his path.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' 'Scuse me.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{grumbles}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{stepping to his left}'' Pardon me.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{also stepping to his left, remaining in Homestar's way}'' ''{grumbles}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ladder. ''{steps to his right}'' Got a ladder.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{steps to his right}'' ''{grumbles}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{steps back to his left, as Cardgage does the same, getting annoyed}'' 'Scuse me. Have a ladder. ''{steps back right}'' Trying.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{steps back right}'' ''{grumbles}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{steps back left}'' Walk by. ''{Cardgage goes left, Homestar goes right}'' With a ladder. ''{Cardgage goes back to the right, Homestar back left}'' 'Scuse me.

''{Cut back to the Lappier as Strong Bad clears the screen.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Being in a character video is not something he's too cool for. I should know. I filmed the thang ding. ''{stops typing}'' Dang, ''{backspaces over last two words}'' I, I mean ''{types}'' dang thing.

''{Cut to the field. Strong Bad is standing next to a camcorder, and Senor Cardgage is in front of him.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Okay, Senor! I got my camera all set up, and{{--}}

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' No, I bronk my own. ''{holds up an old air freshener labeled "Smellz Yeah!"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, uh, you want me to use... this ''{takes the air freshener}'' to record your character video?

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' It's clearly state-of-the-arp.

'''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, yeah, I agree, don't get me wrong, but... er, hear me out: it might also just be a crusty key lime pie-scented air freshener? Which, I mean, is very visionary of you, and nobody shoots on air freshener no more.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Mash play, Polenta!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Um... ''{holds up the air freshener uncertainly}'' okay. ''{taps it}'' Boop.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Protuberances abound, Regolith!

''{Cut back to the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' He went on like that for 2 or 3 hours. Until he informed me that we had "run out of film." So I'm thinking Cardgage just isn't gonna have a character video, right? Then, the next day, this mysterious package shows up!

''{Cut to Strong Bad outside, by his mailbox. The mailbox appears to spit up a package into Strong Bad's hand, complete with a voiced "blah!" sound effect, and the screen flashes as spooky music plays.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrates as the Strong Bad of the time opens the package}'' It was some kind of video tape cassette, a short-lived format called Betaflop-D.

''{The tape can be seen now. It resembles an audio cassette player on the right, complete with a small cassette inside, play/stop/rewind buttons below it, and an eject button in the middle. A larger roll of tape, as though a VHS tape, is on its left. Below that are written the words "BETAFLOP-D", "SUPER TYPE - ALL BIAS", and "VIDEO CATHUNK". A 5" floppy disk labelled "CARDGAGE CHARACTER VIDEO" pops out of the top with a toaster sound effect.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrating}'' Apparently made for use only inside Tom Brokaw's house.

''{The camera pans down, showing the side of the tape reads "Private props of T.Brokes", which is crossed out. Cut back to the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Unfortunately, we never found a beige enough device on which to play the dang thing. ''{stops typing}'' Er, ''{backspaces over last two words, types:}'' thang ding.

''{Cut to behind the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Until now!

''{Cut to the Basement, where Strong Bad, Homestar, Strong Sad, and Strong Mad are gathered around the couch, facing the TV.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' So where's this beige-enough device? This doesn't look anything like the inside of Tom Brokaw's house!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, it's a few blocks away. ''{the TV is shown, connected to a "TV/GAME?" switch, which is itself connected to another wire, which is connected to another wire, and so on, which is followed for quite some distance}'' It took over four hundred different adapters to get that thing to plug into our TV.

''{The wires stop at a large box labeled "BR0K4W Beigemost". Bubs is standing next to it, holding a walkie-talkie.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{through the walkie-talkie}'' ''{fake static noise}'' Come in, Bubs! ''{Cut back to Strong Bad, talking into his own walkie-talkie}'' Insoit the tape! ''{fake static noise}''

''{Cut back to Bubs}''

'''BUBS:''' Static. Roger that! ''{inserts the tape into a slot on the side of the "Beigemost" box}'' Cathunk! Static.

''{Cut to the TV. After a moment of static, Senor Cardgage is seen in the field. Throughout the video, a slight ringing noise can be heard.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' I'm Seron Cardgage, ''{"Seron Cardgage" is written at the bottom of the screen.}'' the lead star from Characters Website! I'd like to pintroduce you to the family might/could!

''{The camera zooms in vaguely, and stops in an extreme closeup of a face drawn on Senor Cardgage's skin in green. His skin is in grotesque detail, including a mole near the face.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{in a high-pitched voice}'' Hedge, Packaged Sirloin.

''{Cut to behind the TV. All the watchers scream out.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{turning away and closing one eye}'' What part of his person are we even looking at?!

''{Cut back to the TV, which shows the same scene, as Senor Cardgage speaks incoherently in the background. The screen is now labeled "The Family Might/Could".}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' TOO MANY FOLDS! ''{cut to Strong Mad's face, which he covers}'' TOO MANY FOLDS!!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, also covering his face.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Trust me, you guys! This is ''not'' what we shot that day! ''{raises his head a moment to consider:}'' On an old air freshener.

''{Pan to Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{still looking at the TV}'' This is so exciting! My first rated-R movie! Today, I am become a man! ''{pulls out a cinnamon shaker, and starts shaking it over his face}'' Poof! Peff! Puff!

''{Cut to Strong Sad.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Where did you say you got this tape again?

''{Cut to Strong Bad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I dunno! It arrived mysteriously with no return address and a spooky music sting.

''{The music sting plays again.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' That's the one.

''{Cut to Strong Sad.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Strong Bad, I think you just made us all watch one of those urban legend cursèd video tapes! ''{smiles}'' I think we all may be cursed for life! ''{excitedly}'' Finally!

''{Cut back to the Lappier.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' See? Cardgage is so cool his character video probably cursed us all for life! But if there were any adverse side-effects, we haven't seen anything so far. I'm sure they'll manifest some day when we least expect it. Thanks for emailing me, Kristi Ann. Now Ima grab a sharpie and head to the bathroom. Try and make my own "family might/could."

''{Strong Bad gets up, making [[the Geddup Noise]], and he walks offscreen. Cut to a black screen reading "8 or 7 years later..." as a spooky chord plays. It fades to Homestar, with cinnamon faux-stubble, in the office, talking on a headset. He's wearing a green shirt labeled "Hot Jones Investment", and a post-it note on the cubicle wall reads "Less This, More That."}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Well, Widow Jankroe, if we're talking about your children's future, primary and secondary investments simply won't be enough. We're gonna need to start talking about ''{human lips suddenly appear over his mouth, and he creepily says, in an echoey sing-song voice nothing like his own} tertiary {the lips disappear, and he continues normally}'' investments, and WAH! ''{spooky music plays}'' WAH! WAH!

''{Strong Bad runs up, also wearing a green polo shirt.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Lemme guess, you just said ''{human lips appear over his mouth, he starts wiggling his hips, and he says, in the same voice Homestar used:} tertiary {the lips disappear}'' WAAAAAH! It's the Cardgage curse! It finally caught up with us!

''{Cut to a screen showing a box for "SENOR CARDGAGE CHARACTER VIDEO", featuring a distorted Senor Cardgage on the front, to spooky music. In the corner of the screen is a faux-MPAA rating: "F" for "Folds", with a disclaimer next to it. Homestar narrates and reads the disclaimer.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Rated F for Folds. May contain graphic images of vague skin folds, references to Family Might/Could's, and scenes of strong foldulence.

'''NARRATOR STRONG BAD:''' C-G-eeow!

''{The [[CGI Paper]] comes down.}''

==Easter Eggs==
*At the end, click on the "Rated F" box to see a scene with "Couch Z" rapping. Couch Z is a green couch in the [[Basement of the Brothers Strong]] with a patch of duct tape in the shape of a Z. It talks in Coach Z's voice by moving the couch cushions.

:'''COUCH Z:''' Hey, my name's Couch Z, a-one, two, one, three!
:Check me out as I rock furnitularly!
:I can't really recommend you ever sit down on me,
:'cause your backside might stick to my upholstery!
:''{pan across to reveal F-Sack on the floor}''
:'''F-SACK:''' Those are some of the worst rhymes I ever had laid ears on! ''{close-up on F-Sack}'' But I ain't got no ears, just this nasty old mouth flap. A-he-uh-ha-ho-hoo-hee.

==Fun Facts==
===Explanations===
*[[wikipedia:Tom Brokaw|Tom Brokaw]] is a journalist who anchored the ''[[wikipedia:NBC Nightly News|NBC Nightly News]]'' from 1982 to 2004.
*Primary investments are buying an initial offering of stocks or bonds directly from a corporation. Secondary investments are buying stocks that have already been created by primary investments. Tertiary investments are buying stocks from other stockholders.
*[[wikipedia:Polenta|Polenta]] is an Italian food made from boiled cornmeal.
*[[wikipedia:Regolith|Regolith]] is a scientific term for loose material covering bedrock, including dust, soil, and broken rock.

===Trivia===
[[File:Senor Cardgage Smiling.png|thumb|Also not too cool to smile.]]
[[File:Homestar New Mouth.PNG|thumb|Homestar's ''other'' new mouth]]
*The "lackluster crowd sounds" were recorded by a few young friends of [[the Brothers Chaps]] at [[Office of The Brothers Chaps|their office]], as {{postref|894987713665015809|8|Aug|2017|posted=1}}.
*This email was solicited through Twitter, with [[@StrongBadActual]] providing {{prs|867138694666481665|23|May|2017|alt=a fill-in-the-blank template}} that [[Strong Bad Email By Closing|closed with]] "Woefully yours". The winning submission was from user {{@|El_Buendonado}}.
*This is the first appearance on the website of a new facial expression for Homestar, indicating curiosity or confusion. Its first documented usage was in a [[Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015|Dad's Garage presentation on June 13, 2015]].
*Senor Cardgage smiles for the first time in this cartoon.
*[[The Exact Same]]'s YouTube autoplay preview can be found in the [[Flash]] file using a seek bar.
*Betaflop-D website [https://web.archive.org/web/20180302031025/http://www.betaflop.com/ betaflop.com] was created shortly after this toon; it went offline by 2019. Consisting simply of a few lines of text referencing [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]], it is unclear if the site was made by the Brothers Chaps or simply by a dedicated fan.

===Remarks===
*For about two weeks, this email's title linked to [[sbemail 206]] on the [[New Stuff]] menu. As a result, [[sbemail 206]]'s [[TV Time Toons Menu]] preview was shown instead of this email's preview, which could only be viewed through the URL. This was fixed on August 31, 2017.
*On October 2, 2022, the [[Flash]] file was updated to one named "'''sbemail207_new3.swf'''". This lowered the target Flash and ActionScript versions for better compatibility with [[Ruffle]], which at the time did not support ActionScript 3.

===Inside References===
*"Thang ding" is a [[spoonerism]].
*"Betaflop-D" is a [[portmanteau]] (see below).
*Senor Cardgage instructs Strong Bad to [[Mashing|mash play]].
*[[The Robot (storybook)|The Robot]]'s power outlet is used in the chain of adapters between the "beige enough device" and the [[Telebision]].
*"Family Might/Could" is very similar to "[[might could]]".
*Homestar uses [[cinnamon]] as facial hair once again.
*Strong Sad pronounces "cursed" as "curs[[èd]]".
*Strong Sad [[Strong Sad smiling|smiles]] when he finds out that he's been cursed.
*"[[Hot Jones]] Investment" shares a name with the warm drink from [[A Death Defying Decemberween]].
*Homestar last addressed someone with the surname "Jankroe" in [[Costume Commercial]].
*Homestar calls Cardgage's character video "[his] first rated-R movie", echoing his being banned from playing M-rated video games in [[slumber party]].
*Cardgage's character video being rated R, as well as the difficulty in watching it, echoes a similar situation in [[rated]].
*"Couch Z" is reminiscent of Homestar's faux-backwards pronunciation of "Coach Z" in an Easter egg in [[alternate universe]].
*[[Kevin]]'s camera shows up again as the camera Strong Bad plans to use for Cardgage's video.

===Real-World References===
*The page title is a play on the term "{{p|l=https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/holier-than-thou holier-than-thou}}".
*Strong Sad's mention of "urban legend cursèd video tapes", as well as the (approximate) seven-year delay before the onset of the curse, refers to ''{{w|The Ring (franchise)|The Ring}}'' (best known for ''{{w|The Ring (2002 film)|the 2002 American film}}''). ''The Ring'' centers around a cursed videotape, the subject of an {{w|urban legend}} that anyone who watches it will die seven days later.
*Betaflop-D is a reference to three data formats that have faded into obscurity. Two of them tried and failed to supplant VHS tapes; {{w|Betamax}}, a video format by Sony which is best known for failing to compete in the 1980s despite being technically superior, and {{w|D-VHS}}, a last-ditch effort to put higher-quality digital video on a cassette in the face of the growing threat of DVD. Both were ultimately flops, and traditional VHS remained commonplace until the mid-2000s. Then there's the 5.25 inch floppy disk inside the cassette, the outdatedness of which had been alluded to previously.
**In addition, the name "Betaflop" alludes to {{w|Floating point operations per second}}, a measure of computer performance in sizes such as "teraflop".
*Cardgage's line to Coach Z is a mangled version of a line from the song "Centerfield" by [[wikipedia:John Fogerty|John Fogerty]]: "Put me in, coach, I'm ready to play!"
*The VHS box at the end greatly resembles the typical [[Wikipedia:Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video]] box used around the early to late 1980s, with the font and the red border on the front and side alluding towards it.

===Fast Forward===
*Strong Bad says "thang ding" again in [[Trogdor!! The Board Game Playthrough]].

==YouTube Version==
[[File:ExactSameUnboxingAutoplay.png|thumb|Feed your unmoving face.]]
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad dares to view Senor Cardgage's character video".
*When initially uploaded, the video's title was "sbemail207 - Too Cool".
*At the end of the cartoon, an image of [[The Exact Same]] and a box of [[Cheat Commandos...O's]] appears with a loading ring, appearing to load a video called "Breakfast Unboxing w/ The Exact Same", [[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails|parodying YouTube's autoplay function]] and the trend of [[wikipedia:Unboxing|unboxing videos]]. Afterwards, the Couch Z Easter egg plays automatically.

==External Links==
{{sbemailextlinks|207|37804|swf=media/pages/sbemails/207-too-cool/41794254c7-1660831050/sbemail207_new3|oldswf=sbemail207|youtube=UpelIgwoUKw}}

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Strong Mad

Baldem1990 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:54:42 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{acharnav|sm}}
{{Infobox Main Character|img=neweststrongmad.png|imgalt="I'M STRONG MAD!"|domicile=House of the Brothers Strong|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]|firstappearance=Super NES|debut=Marshmallow's Last Stand|3Dimg=StrongMad 3D variation.PNG|3Dalt="IT'S THREE WEEKS OLD!!"}}

'''Strong Mad''' is a monolith of muscle and hostility, strong and usually mad. The eldest of [[The Brothers Strong]], he is brother to [[Strong Bad]] and [[Strong Sad]]; though he often tries to help Strong Bad with his evil plans, he usually only messes up. He is especially fond of his bosom buddy [[The Cheat]]. His physical intensity is matched by his voice: a monotone, low-register bellow usually limited to simple sentences.

==Characterization==
He's a big lug, but with a big heart: though one wouldn't know it to look at him, Strong Mad has a soft side. In [[Where's The Cheat?]], he cries over an autographed picture of The Cheat, given to him by the little yellow guy. He also is proud to be The Cheat's friend, and is not afraid to [[Strong Badia the Free|hug The Cheat]] [[TV Time Toons Menu|in public]]. He finds it necessary to say he is [[The Cheat and Strong Mad's Relationship|The Cheat's best friend]]. He is [[little animal|very defensive]] to his buddy; even when [[do over|it is an obvious imposter]] he will not risk The Cheat being hurt, and on [[Strong Badia the Free|one occasion]] refused to fight him even when they were on opposing sides of a war.

Occasionally, Strong Mad will make pointed observations or reasonable suggestions in his typical voice, such as [[Where U Goin' 2?|"THAT'S REDUNDANT!"]] or [[Ever and More|"I CAN LET OUT THE WAIST A LITTLE BIT FOR YOU!"]]

[[Image:SMSmiling.png|thumb|left|115px|"MANNONBALL!"]]
He is also very childish and naïve, and even though he is the oldest he is loved by his brothers. Strong Bad claims to cherish brother [[Graw Mad]], his name of endearment for his brother. Strong Sad seems to be on good terms with him whenever Strong Bad is not involved, and he shows friendship to [[Homestar Runner]], [[Marzipan]] and even, to an extent, [[Coach Z]] and [[Pom Pom]].

Strong Mad apparently enjoys sports. He dressed as [[Kobe|Kobe #2]] in [[A Decemberween Pageant]], he has dressed as a professional sports player three times in Halloween episodes ([[Wikipedia:William Perry (football)|Refrigerator Perry]], [[Wikipedia:Ben Wallace|Ben Wallace]], [[Wikipedia:Nikolai Volkoff|Nikolai Volkoff]]), he wore a baseball cap with the [[Wikipedia:Detroit Tigers|Detroit Tigers']] logo on it as [[Wikipedia:Magnum, P.I.|Magnum, P.I.]], he is the sports reporter for [[Action Cool 5|Strong Badia Action Cool News 5]], he has a statue of a football player in [[Strong Mad's Room|his room]], and he wore a football helmet in [[Ever and More]].

Strong Mad's creative drive has produced two works of [[dinosaur]]-themed art (a [[lunch special|Microsoft Paint drawing of a "fairly hot brontosaurus"]] and the claymation short [[Doug the Dino]]). At Strong Bad's behest, he has also carved the word "[[dragon|DAGRON]]" in a table and produced a portrait of Strong Bad in glitter and [[macaroni]]. (Other macaroni-related art produced by Strong Mad includes a macaroni nailed to a paper towel tube, as seen in [[record book]].) Despite these achievements, Strong Bad has devoted [[the facts|an entire email]] to explaining why Strong Mad can't produce his own cartoon show. His musical talent is evident, however: he plays what looks like a black Hofner Violin bass guitar in [[Cool Things]], [[Weclome Back]], and [[Baddest of the Bands]] and the drums in [[high school]], and he's a natural [[death metal]] singer. Additionally, Strong Mad surprised Strong Bad in [[nightlife]] by cracking a joke, which Strong Bad admitted to be "pretty good". He also has shown skills in [[Strong Badia the Free|doing taxes]].

Strong Mad is, oddly, the only main character to have five-fingered hands and a visible nose. He seems more than willing to [[Eating Non-Food Items|eat otherwise inedible objects]] such as rocks, chain-whips, and printed emails. He does not, however, [[haircut|want to eat a guitar]]. Strong Bad implied he was surprised he hasn't eaten The Cheat by now. When Strong Mad inhales [[helium]], his voice stays the same, but when he sucks up [[isp|bandwidth]] through a [[garden hose]], his mouth gets tiny and his voice turns high-pitched. Strong Mad has [[Jibblies Painting|a horrible painting]] in his closet that gives everyone (especially Strong Bad) the [[jibblies]]. He apparently needs reading glasses.

Strong Mad seems to want a pet, as he (as Marzipan put it) "absconded with" [[Bubs' Concession Stand]] during the [[Fall Float Parade]] and tried to convince Strong Bad to let him keep it, saying that it followed him home.

== Character Design and Conception ==
[[Image:Sbemail141.PNG|thumb|"He's like a big square, this guy."]]
{{seealso|Strong Mad Evolution}}
''From a [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|2014 interview on ''The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show'']]:''
<blockquote>'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' Strong Bad has two brothers, Strong Sad and Strong Mad, and there's a little bit of the dynamic between me and my two brothers in there. I would be the Strong Sad, my brother Mike would be the Strong Bad, and our brother [[Donnie]] would be the Strong Mad, who's the oldest. Ah... it's not all exactly one-to-one, but there's definitely a little bit of that brotherly dynamic in there.</blockquote>

Strong Mad was [[Sketchbook (museum)|initially developed in September 1996]] for ''[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]'', an unfinished sequel to the [[Original Book|original ''Homestar Runner'' book]]. This book, alternatively titled ''Homestar Runner and The Brothers Strong'', also would've introduced [[Strong Sad]] and set up the dynamic of the Brothers Strong: Strong Bad and Strong Mad working together but excluding Strong Sad. Though he briefly appears in [[Super NES|a ''Mario Paint'' animation]] created later that year, Strong Mad did not have a proper debut until [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] wherein he served as Strong Bad's tag team wrestling partner. Much like Strong Bad, elements of the [[wrestleman]] character design stuck: he consistently wears a spandex singlet with an emblazoned "M" symbol along with wrestling boots.

Matt Chapman compared Strong Mad to {{w|Frankenstein's monster}} from {{w|Frankenstein (1931 film)|the 1931 movie}} and Blaster from ''{{w|Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome}}'' {{--}} though physically imposing and possessing "ridiculous brute strength", he is not actively malevolent and his aggression usually comes from being egged on by Strong Bad or The Cheat.{{ref|1}}

Strong Mad is the most [[Fully Human Characters|human]]-like of the [[Dumb Animal Characters|largely stylized]] [[main characters]]. While many characters [[Lack of Visible Body Parts|lack limbs or facial features]], Strong Mad has eyebrows, a nose, teeth, fingers (with fingernails), elbows, and knees {{--}} though this does not make him the most advanced character to animate.{{ref|2}} Notably, though, Strong Mad lacks a neck: there is no clear distinction between his head and his body. Strong Mad's shoulders are squared-off, almost cubic,{{ref|3}} though his [[Homestar Runner Figurines#Series 1|figurine]] is rounder with a football-shaped top. When necessary, he is able to contract his frame into a spherical shape, as he did when performing a mannonball dive in [[keep cool]].

===Physical Statistics===
[[Image:SM_has_a_Posse.PNG|thumb|Strong Mad ''is'' a posse]]

Strong Mad's height and weight have been described variously:

* With Strong Bad, a combined weight of one million pounds ([[Marshmallow's Last Stand]])

* 8'3" tall, 900 pounds ([[Secret Pages#Downloads|Downloadable]] {{w|Andre the Giant Has a Posse|"Posse"}} [[HR:smsticker.html|stickers]])

* 6' tall ([[i she be]])

* 7'4" tall ([[the facts]])

Strong Mad is simply "a big guy", and specific measurements are given only when needed for a joke or to convey a meaning.
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{{Character Video Transcript}}

== Relationships ==
[[File:Strongs Decemberween card.png|thumb|Holiday ''hermanos'']]
{{seemain|Character Relationships}}
*[[Strong Bad and Strong Mad's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and The Cheat's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Strong Mad's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and Marzipan's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and Strong Sad's Relationship]]

== Variations ==
[[File:strongman.png|thumb|A "Cartoon" for "Kids"]]
*[[Strong Man]] ([[Old-Timey]])
*[[Killingyouguy]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[Ready for Primetime]] ([[Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]])
*[[Teen Strong Mad]] ([[imaginary]])
*[[S. Mad]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])
*[[Yonder Website Character Variations#Character 7|Character 7]] ([[Characters from Yonder Website|Yonder Website]])

===[[Halloween Costumes]]===

*{{w|Slim Goodbody}} in [[Homestarloween Party]]
*{{w|William Perry (American football)|William "The Fridge" Perry}} in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
*A {{w|Ghost}} in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]
*{{w|Thomas Magnum}} (from ''{{w|Magnum P.I.}}'') in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]
*{{w|Ben Wallace (basketball)|Ben Wallace}} in [[Halloween Fairstival]]
*{{w|Gossamer (Looney Tunes)|Gossamer}} (from ''[[Looney Tunes]]'') in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
*{{w|The Maxx}} in [[Happy Hallow-day]]
*{{w|Nikolai Volkoff}} in [[Jibblies 2]]
*A [http://www.mariowiki.com/Thwomp Thwomp] (from ''[[Mario]]'') in [[Most in the Graveyard]]
*Sal from the {{w|Dire Straits}} "{{w|Money for Nothing (song)|Money for Nothing}}" music video in [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
*{{w|Goro (Mortal Kombat)|Goro}} (from ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'') in [[I Killed Pom Pom]]
*TiVo Guy, the {{w|TiVo}} mascot in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]]
*Monica and Rachel's Door (from ''[[Wikipedia:Friends (TV show)|Friends]]'') in [[Later That Night...]]
*{{w|Powdered Toast Man}} (from ''{{w|The Ren & Stimpy Show}}'') in [[Haunted Photo Booth]]
* Kano (from ''{{w|Bad Company (comics)|Bad Company}}'') in [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]]
*''{{w|Pink Floyd – The Wall|Pink Floyd The Wall}}'' in [[The Homestar Runner Enters The Spooky Woods]]
*{{w|My Pet Monster}} in [[Halloween Hijinks]]
*Glottis (from ''{{w|Grim Fandango}}'') in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*Cavity Sam (from ''{{w|Operation (game)|Operation}}'') in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
*Rockbiter (from ''{{w|The NeverEnding Story (film)|The NeverEnding Story}}'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]

== Sources ==
# {{note|1}} [[UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003|''UMFM'' interview]], May 2003
# {{note|2}} [[Giant Magazine Interview|''Giant'' magazine interview]], April/May 2005
# {{note|3}} As seen in [[fingers]], [[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]], [[death metal]], and ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]''

==Quotes of the Week==
{{qotwstart}}
*{{qotw|"I DON'T WANT TO EAT A GUITAR!"|[[haircut]]|Mirror:sm_eatguitar.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Did you just say polychaete worms?"|[[caffeine]] outtake|Mirror:sm_polychaete.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Did you just say parakeet?"|[[caffeine]]|Mirror:sm_parakeet.mp3}}
*{{qotw|'''As Small Mouth Strong Mad:''' "I DON'T KNOW WHEN TO SAY WHEN!!"|[[isp]] outtake|Mirror:sm_when2saywhen.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I'M THE HUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"|[[other days]]|Mirror:sm imthehump.mp3}}
|}

==See Also==
*[[Strong Mad Evolution]]
*[[Strong Mad Other Costumes|Other Costumes]]
*[[Nicknames#Strong Mad|Nicknames]]

==External Links==
{{nextlinks|vcr-sm|old=vcr_sm|title=Strong Mad's character video|noquotes=true}}
*[[OldHR:smsticker.html|See a sticker which says "Strong Mad Has a Posse"]]

{{Characters|Strong Mad}}

Main Page 22

Baldem1990 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:13:55 GMT

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[[Image:main22.PNG|thumb|right|220px|The virus strikes again!]]

This Main Page has been attacked by [[the virus]] from the email [[virus]]. Weird glitches abound.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, [[Old Man]], [[Bad Graphics Ghost]], {{Film|Biscuitdoughhandsman}}, [[Monte Negro]], {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Bad}}

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]]

'''Date:''' Sunday, December 5, 2004

'''Icon:''' [[Edgar]]

'''Page Title:''' Drop a train on em!

==Button Effects==
*'''[[TV Time Toons Menu|Toons]]''' {{--}} The [[museum]] button falls down to the bottom of the screen and takes out "sb emails" and "contact" on the navbar. Placing the cursor over the button a second time returns these back to their normal locations.
*'''[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu|Games]]''' {{--}} The right side of the table turns black and has a red wireframe grid on it, while the [[No Loafing sign]] turns into HTML code. Part of [[Peasant's Quest]] becomes visible on the right side of the screen, and the lake with the Old Man fishing at sunset becomes visible. Placing the cursor over the button a second time returns things back to normal.
*'''[[Character Videos|Characters]]''' {{--}} Instead of saying "Characters", Homestar speaks in the loud, distorted noise that Marzipan made while complimenting [[Strong Mad]]'s stack of VHS tapes in the email [[virus]]. The computer on the desk changes to one of several other computers (see list below; each computer is accompanied by the relevant version of disk media, except with the [[Pom Pilot]]).
*'''[[Downloads]]''' {{--}} [[Homestar Runner]]'s head switches to his 2000 design, and several popups appear on screen. Each time a popup appears, a clip of the [[Visor Robot]] saying "[[fhqwhgads]]" is heard. [[Biscuitdoughhandsman]] appears in the popups reading "Make millions doing nothing!!" and [[Monte Negro]] appears in the popup reading "Click here to WIN an e-Vacation!!". Cory from the [[That a Ghost]] toon also appears, along with the sandwich from [[Main Page 5]] with a voice similar to [[Coach Z]]'s voice saying, "Quarter cheese plate scattered-smothered-covered." Eventually the startup screen for [[Edgar|Edgar the Virus Hunter]] covers the whole screen. Bubs (in his [[Powered by The Cheat]] style from [[mile]]) gets superimposed intermittently over Edgar's face and says, "...some of my buses!"
*'''[[Store]]''' {{--}} Homestar says "All right!" instead of "Store!", and his head floats to the right and into the black. As soon as his head stops moving, it instantly faces to the right instead of to the left. Also, the "Store" button stretches out horizontally a little more each time you hover over it. It will stretch twenty-one times, and will revert to its original size on the twenty-second, but it will only change size when you hover over the normal-sized icon. It also doesn't change the color from blue to red when you hover over it.
*'''[[Email|E-mail]]''' {{--}} Homestar's head switches to his 2000 design again, and a very misshapen Strong Bad with Marzipan's ponytail appears in the black to the left and says, "Things were just about to start getting crazy-go-nuts!" A duck from [[Duck Guardian One|Duck Guardian]] appears in the lower right in the black and explodes, revealing some HTML code, and another duck appears over Strong Bad's mouth and explodes.
**The misshapen Strong Bad has a [[Strong Bad Evolution|bigger gap between his slightly rotated legs]].
**The egg-shape of Strong Bad's head is upside down, his mouth and eyes are further apart and he speaks in his older voice.
**His right arm is from [[new hands]].
**His head is oversized.

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*Like the [[Strong Bad Email]] on which the page is based (virus), the navbar is in the same Flash file as the page itself.
*The main link at the bottom always leads to [[Main Page 1]].
*The Store button does not change colors when hovered over. This is the only instance of this on any Main Page, aside from [[Main Page 15]]'s E-Mail button and all the buttons on [[Main Page 23]].
*The museum link is clickable after it falls, but the navbar links that it crushes ("sb email" and "contact") are not.
*The sound made when one of the popups opens when Downloads is moused over is the same noise Strong Bad made when a "Message Thyme" window opened up in [[marzipan]].
*Until [[Main Page 23]] was released, this page and [[Main Page 21]] were inaccessible using the "main" link on the navbar.
*The labels on the disks in the floppy disk container read "[[Floppy Disk Container#oregon trail|oregon trail]]" and "[[Floppy Disk Container#oregon trail 2|oregon trail 2]]".
*While [[Trogdor Con '97]] was the new short, scrolling over "new short!" would make half of The Cheat's horn (from that short) appear. Clicking on the horn would start the short.

===Remarks===
*In order, the computers that appear from the Characters button are as follows (starting with the Shotgunned Compy 386):
**[[Tandy 400]] displaying [[Retro Gaming Character Variations#Bad Graphics Homestar Runner|Bad Graphics Homestar]] from [[butt IQ]] and 5.25" floppy disk container
**[[Tangerine Dreams]] with the [[crazy cartoon]] cartoon and recordable compact disc spindle
**[[Compy 386]] with System Report (from [[50 emails]], [[The System is Down]], and [[Sbemail 100 Fakeout]]) taped to the screen and 3.5" floppy disk container
**Broken Tandy 400 displaying [[Bad Graphics Ghost]] and 5.25" floppy disk container
**[[Pom Pilot]] (alone)
**[[Lappy 486]] with 3.5" floppy disk container
*The floppy disk in the [[Floppy Disk Container]] says "Oregon Trail 2" for the Broken Compy, Compy with system report, and the Lappy. For both of the Tandys, it says "Oregon Trail". There are no labels on the CDs next to [[Tangerine Dreams|The Cheat's computer]].
*Each button has a different [[font]] and/or style.
**The Toons button has the regular button font (Bauhaus Thin).
**The Games button has the navbar button font, but viewing the Flash file and zooming in to see the Games text results in the text seemingly changing to bold. This is because the text isn't embedded into the Flash file, but rather being read from the computer. To put it simply, zoomed out it's a 12 point font, but zoomed in, it's 72. It also changes font type when clicked. 
**The Characters button has the "Last Updated" font from the upper-right corner of the Main Page (Comix Heavy). The word "Characters" turns yellow when hovered above and it also changes green when clicked.
**The Store button has the font from the "Latest Updates" buttons (Potrezebie). Also, when it is clicked, only the word moves downwards, not the button.
**The Downloads and E-mail buttons are the older-style buttons from [[OldHR:main6x.swf|Old Main Page 6]], [[Luau Main Page]], and [[Main Page 10]]. These have a plain, solid-colored background unlike the newer style with shaded button backgrounds. 
*The HTML code revealed when the duck from Duck Guardian explodes is "<html stuff><body><href>combledon".
*When the [[random toon]] ("rando") and [[Podstar Runner]] ("podcast") links were added to the [[OldHR:main nav.swf|navbar]], The Brothers Chaps forgot or chose not to update this page, as the navbar had to be embedded into the SWF movie in order to make it technically possible for the H*R logo to fall on the "sbemail" and "contact" links.
*There is a shotgunned Compy in the background, yet if it had been shot, it would seem to suggest that the viruses would be gone.
*The [[Quote of the Week]], [[Sketchbook]], [[Fan Stuff]], and Random Toon boxes appear slightly to the left of where they usually are. This also affects toons that pop up, like [[Biz Cas Fri 1]].
**This is because the menu has some black space on both sides, altering where the boxes are supposed to anchor themselves.
**This glitch also pops up on the [[Strong Bad Main Page]] for the same reasons.
*When the [[H*R.com updates 2007#Monday, July 2, 2007|takin' a baby break]] [[Main Page Message]] was posted, the pop-up would appear behind Homestar's head.
**This also happened with the [[Trogdor]] and [[The Poopsmith]] [[wallpaper]] pop-ups.

===Glitches===
[[File:Main 22 Glitch.png|thumb|How will you get [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|SBCG4AP]] for Mac now?]]
*There is a sound glitch in the Characters button. Repeatedly playing the glitched sound by hovering over 'Characters' causes all the sound in the file to stop for a few seconds.
*If one rolls over the Store button 16 or more times, to make it grow, then rolls over the Downloads button, the left edge of the Store button can still be seen when Edgar pops up.
*If one highlights the Downloads link, starting the animation for it, and quickly highlights Characters, Homestar's mouth opens but doesn't close, even after removing the cursor from the Characters link. This is fixed when another link is highlighted.
*When the Edgar Virus Ware comes up on the screen, move the mouse to where the store link is to will see Homestar's head appear with his mouth open.
*During 2010, when all the Main Pages featured advertisements for a poll about which [[Telltale Game]] should receive a Mac-compatible version next, Homestar obscured the ad and its link from view, and corners of it peeked from underneath the black frame.

===Inside References===
*Strong Bad's line "Things were just about to start getting [[Crazy Go Nuts|crazy-go-nuts]]!" is from the toon [[The Luau]].
*There are many references to the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[virus]]:
**"Drop a train on 'em!" is what Strong Bad said when he ran [[Edgar#Edgarware|Edgarware]] in virus.
**Part of the desk becoming a red vector grid is from virus.
**In [[virus]], Homestar Runner also had [[The Homestar Runner]]'s torso.
**The sound Homestar makes when the Characters button is scrolled over is taken from the noises Marzipan made in virus.
**Pop-ups also appeared at the same parts of the screen in virus.
**Homestar Runner's head also came off in virus.
**Strong Bad's body becoming disproportional is also from virus.
*The "fhqwhgads" sound clip is from [[Everybody to the Limit]].
*Powered by The Cheat Bubs and his line are from the Strong Bad Email [[mile]].
*Homestar's quip of "All right!" is taken from the [[Homestar Talker]].
*Homestar's head turning backwards when going out of the screen may refer to [[Main Page 10]].
*After the Duck Guardian duck explodes, it leaves behind an HTML script, which was also present in [[Main Page 18]].

==External Links==
{{nextlinks|main/22|old=main22|1451|action=go to}}

{{Main Page}}

[[Category:Main Pages]]
[[Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs]]
[[Category:Widescreen Toons]]

technology

Baldem1990 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:31:59 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{sbenav}}
[[Image:sbemail143.png|thumb|Demonstrating the art of floppy disk folding.]]

{{aboutemail}}{{for|article about Strong Bad's preference for out-of-date computers and other gadgets|Strong Bad's Technology}}

Strong Bad makes an introduction to technology for middle school students.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Pom Pom}}, {{Film|Bubs}} (Easter egg), {{Film|Homestar Runner}} (Easter egg), {{Film|Strong Sad}} (Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Classroom]], [[The Field]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]] (Easter egg)

{{Comp|Lappy 486}}

'''Date:''' Monday, January 30, 2006

'''Running Time:''' 3:47

'''Page Title:''' Lappy 486

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Five}}, {{dvd|Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD|notitle=true}}

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing while typing "strongbad_email.exe"}'' Don't you wanna email, don't you need a email, don't you turn your life around! ''{presses Enter}''

<blockquote class="lappy email">
<div>subject: little help, please</div>
Dear Strong Bad; 
I'm a middle school technology teacher. I would really 
appreciate it if you could come up with an introduction I 
could use for my new classes. Thanks. 
Jay 
Oswego NY
</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad pronounces "Oswego NY" as "Oswego to New York" with "Oswego" in a sing-song voice, as if saying "Off we go!"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' You would ''really appreciate'' it? That's it? Man, back in the olden ''{pronounces "olden" as ol-dèn}'' days, I could get upwards of 3 chickens, a sack of barley and a half-dead goat ''{text starts fitting around Strong Bad's head}'' all for doing one of my technology intromercials. ''{clears screen}'' Well, I sure hope JCPenney's accepts really appreciate it's, 'cause I know for a fact they stopped taking ''{exaggerates voice}'' I'll be your best friend's ''{returns to normal}'' a while ago. Either way, middle school kids are all idiots and they need as much of my help and guidance as they can get.

''{Strong Bad gets up. Cut to a classroom with Strong Bad in a white lab coat, the words "I'M USING TECHNOLOGY" written on the blackboard and a poster with a drawing of a computer captioned "computers don't BYTE".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{moving his hands in a robotic way, speaking in a robotic voice}'' One, zero zero, one one, zero, one, one zero, one one zero, zero one. ''{normal voice}'' You may not have understood me, but I was speaking technology.

''{Cut to a close-up of Strong Bad's head in the lab.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The word "technology"... means... "magic". It's basically anything that's really cool that you don't know how it works. And if it breaks, you have to buy a new one. Why, I've got some technology beneath my pants right now! Whoo-ya!

''{Cut to the full classroom shot again. Strong Bad takes a 5¼" floppy disk with the logo "5.25 power" from behind him, throws it in the air and catches it in his right hand.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' This is a diskette. Diskettes were invented by computers to help us. Like how cows{{--}}

''{A crude drawing of a cow replaces the text on the blackboard.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}invented milk.

''{Zoom in on Strong Bad's head.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The two warring factions of diskettes are floppy disks{{--}}

''{He shakes the 5¼" disk, emphasizing its floppiness.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}and hard disks.

''{He lifts an unlabeled 3½" floppy disk in his right hand.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I prefer ''{hides the 3½" disk}'' these big ones because they hold more memory, although you have to ''{crumples the 5¼" disk}'' fold them up to fit them into these new computers.

''{Camera pans right to center on the "computers don't BYTE!" poster. Strong Bad drops the crumpled disk and continues.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Another thing you'll need is your very own email address.

''{Cut to a [[Tandy 400]]-like computer screen with an orange envelope labeled "email".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Just take your favorite hobby,{{--}}

''{The words "soccer", "ballet", "nachoeating", "skater", "fire", "football", "racecar" and "swimteam" alternate under the envelope and stop on "swimteam".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}} add kid, grrl, pie or izzle{{--}}

''{The words alternate next to "swimteam" as he speaks them, and then "pie" is selected.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}and put a bunch of numbers at the end!

''{The number "33331" appears next to "pie". The address is completed with "@kindergartencop.edu" appearing on the next line. Then, cut to the classroom with a picture of a robot marching towards a city and the text "gank gank!"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{moves his hands and head in a robotic way, speaking in a robotic voice}'' Robots are technology shaped like square people. ''{returns to normal voice}'' They are primarily used for destroying Japan and serving hors d'œuvres.

''{The Cheat walks up to Strong Bad with a plate of hors d'œuvres, making robotic The Cheat noises and encased in what appears to be an upside-down metal pail. The pail has bolts and a smiley mouth drawn on it in black marker and light bulbs sticking out of holes cut in the sides.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Ah, The Cheatbot! I would love a stuffed grape leaf! ''{grabs one and eats it}''

''{Cut to The Field, where the lab coat-wearing Strong Bad and "The Cheatbot" are standing next to Pom Pom, who is talking to someone on his cell phone.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Originally, tellular cellaphones ''{indicating Pom Pom's phone}'' were for sending misspelled messages to your friends, telling them where you are in the food court.

'''POM POM:''' ''{makes a few bubbling noises directed at Strong Bad, then resumes his conversation}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Pom Pom just bought movie tickets with his cell phone!

'''POM POM:''' ''{looks annoyed and makes more bubbling noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, he just ''watched'' a movie ''on'' his cell phone!

'''POM POM:''' ''{looks angry at Strong Bad, makes more bubbling noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh oh ''oh''! Pom Pom just wrote, directed, produced, and ''distributed'' a movie with his cell phone!

'''POM POM:''' ''{answers an incoming call and makes a few more bubbling noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ...and he just got into Sundance! High-five, brother!

''{Pom Pom absorbs his phone into his body, produces a pair of sunglasses and a water bottle, and bounces off, "drinking" from the water bottle.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{holding out for the high-five a bit longer}'' Uh, cool, right. I'll, uh... see you later. ''{He emphasizes "see" and "you", as though saying "C U". He waits a bit, then turns to The Cheat.}'' What are you still doing here, The Cheatbot?

''{Cut back to the classroom, where the blackboard now reads "THE FUTURE??" in large letters.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The future of technology, or at least what people won't shut up about, is wireless. You know, things like{{--}}

''{The view zooms in on the blackboard, which displays drawings of each of the items Strong Bad mentions.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}walkmans, flashlights, and solar calculators.

''{He pops up in front of the blackboard and holds up a "Cakkalate" brand calculator which has the digits "53045 3080" typed in.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Look, I can make mine say "oboe shoes"!

''{He turns the calculator upside-down so that the digits resemble the words "OBOE ShOES". Cut back to the Lappy, as Strong Bad sits back down.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' And then there's the Lappy, which rules over technology with a 42 pound, allegedly portable fist. Watch as it magically saves this screen.

''{Strong Bad types "screen_savior.exe" on a new line, bringing up a screen saver that resembles a primitive 3D maze. The words "Strong Bad gots the style" are written on the wall at every turn.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The screen is saved, man. This thing's gonna last like 50 years! Alright, awkward children, I'm all done kickin' my tech-knowledge. Now leave me alone! Got to find my way out of these catacombs...

''{[[The Paper]] comes down.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{mumbling to himself}'' Left... left... no, right... no, left... OK... just keep goin'... Strong Bad... style...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{after some time}'' Where are you taking me, Lappy?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{after another delay}'' Man... I throwed up all over this maze.

==Easter Eggs==
[[Image:Technology goat.PNG|thumb|Half-dead... or half-alive?]]
*Click on the words "half-dead goat" for a picture of a goat with the caption: "Do you see this goat as half-dead or half-alive?"
*Click the left side of the Lappy's screen at the end to see Strong Bad and Strong Sad arguing over floppy/hard disks.
:'''STRONG SAD:''' I keep telling you they're ''both'' floppy disks!
:'''STRONG BAD:''' You think ''this'' is a floppy disk?
:'''STRONG SAD:''' Yes, it is!
:'''STRONG BAD:''' It's not a hard disk? ''{he hits his desk with the disk three times}''
:'''STRONG SAD:''' No.
:'''STRONG BAD:''' And you're sure about this?
:'''STRONG SAD:''' Absolu{{--}} ''{Strong Bad throws the disk at Strong Sad's face}'' Ow!
*Click the right side of the Lappy's screen at the end to see Bubs selling wireless extension cords.
:'''BUBS:''' Get your wireless extension cords. Three for three hundred! Lightweight, existent, and shockproof!
:''{Homestar peeks out from the left edge of the screen}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Umm... I'll take fooour! ''{he inexplicably flies up the left screen edge and disappears}''

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
*When Strong Bad "speaks technology", he is speaking in [[Wikipedia:Binary numeral system|binary code]], where each 1 or 0 is a bit.
**A [[Wikipedia:Byte|byte]] is an ordered collection of 8 bits.
*There are two kinds of disks shown in the email, 5¼" and 3½", and they are both [[wikipedia:floppy disk|floppy disks]] (meaning Strong Sad was correct). Note that not only does Strong Bad misidentify the 3½" floppy disk, but he incorrectly states that the larger disk has more memory. His wording is incorrect here, too, as floppy disks don't have [[Wikipedia:Random access memory|memory]], per se, they have disk space. The smaller one has more disk space.
**In a 3½" floppy disk, the disk itself is flexible, hence the name "floppy disk", even though it is inside a hard case. In a hard disk, the disk itself is inflexible.
*A [[wikipedia:hard disk|hard disk]] or hard drive (more correctly: "hard disk drive") is a storage unit for computer files that is usually located inside the computer and, therefore, not portable. Though recent technology has made hard drives that are both external and portable, the disk in Strong Bad's hand is ''not'' a hard disk.
*A [[Wikipedia:Catacomb|catacomb]] is any network of caves, grottos, or subterranean place that is used for the burial of the dead, or it can refer to a specific underground burial place.
*The comment about robots destroying Japan refers to Japanese [[Wikipedia:kaiju|kaiju]] films or [[Wikipedia:tokusatsu|tokusatsu]] shows in which major cities are destroyed by giant monsters and robots. The best-known example of this genre is [[Wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]].
*When Strong Bad says he "throwed up all over this maze", he means his graffiti. A "[[Wikipedia:Graffiti terminology|throw-up]]" is a work of graffiti of a complexity between that of "tag" and a "piece". He's speaking loosely (or ignorantly), because his hasty scrawl would more likely be considered a tag.
*When Strong Bad makes his calculator say 'Oboe Shoes', he is referring to the popular elementary/middle school practice of calculator writing.
*Stuffed grape leaves, known as [[Wikipedia:Dolma|dolmades]], are commonly eaten in southeastern Europe and western Asia.

===Trivia===
[[File:BobRedford.png|thumb|Originally, tellular cellaphones were for sending misspelled messages...]]
*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#gold rush|gold rush]]".
*Taken as a whole number, Strong Bad's binary sequence "10011011011001" represents the number 9945. In 7-bit [[Wikipedia:ASCII|ASCII]], this sequence represents the letters "<tt>MY</tt>".
**This sequence is also a [[wikipedia:palindrome|palindrome]].

*"Tellular cellaphone" is a [[spoonerism]].
*This is the first email where Strong Bad supposedly hits Enter after every line, and he does this from from every email afterward. Before, Strong Bad was always able to skip to a new line without hitting Enter, except perhaps during [[Tandy 400]] emails.
*Pom Pom's Treo 650 [[cell phone]] seems to have AT&T phone service. Upon zooming in while he's receiving the second call, the Blue Bars design of AT&T can be seen under [[Wikipedia:Robert Redford|Bob Redford]]'s name.
*The computer on the "Computers don't BYTE" poster in the classroom resembles an [[Apple IIe]] with a DuoDisk floppy drive.
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad tries to explain technology to middle school students."

===Remarks===
*A 5¼" floppy disk cannot actually be folded to make it work in a 3½" drive. Attempting to do so will destroy the media (and possibly damage the disk drive).
**Moreover, the computer in the poster Strong Bad gestures at when describing this procedure doesn't actually have a 3½" drive.
*The screensaver "maze" is a single closed hallway, turning around (alternating turning left or right) at each end.
*Strong Bad has referred to the 3½" disks as floppy disks in the email [[funny]], in which he says "Let's see here...I can tape this blank floppy disk to my head and start talking gibberish and acting like the crazy squeaky guy".
*The number on the chalkboard solar calculator, 3.14, is the most common approximation of [[pi]].
*A typical solar calculator has space for only 8 numbers in its display. Strong Bad's has 10.
**This calculator is also able to insert spaces between numbers, which normal calculators can't do.
*Bubs's "wireless extension cords" call to mind the [[Wikipedia:Magnifying transmitter|magnifying transmitter]], an experimental device developed by [[Wikipedia:Nikola Tesla|Nikola Tesla]] as part of his research into the possibility of wireless power transmission.
**For [[Wikipedia:April Fool's Day|April Fool's Day]] 2006, the online retailer [[Wikipedia:ThinkGeek|ThinkGeek]] advertised [https://web.archive.org/web/20180225152446/http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/wec.shtml wireless extension cords], although at US $34.99 each, they are somewhat less expensive than Bubs'.
*The Cheatbot is able to serve Strong Bad a plateful of stuffed grape leaves even though the bucket doesn't have any visible arm-holes that don't have light bulbs stuck inside them. The Cheatbot's arm appears to come out from behind its body.
*Although producing a movie on a cellphone like Pom Pom does was infeasible at the time this email was released, [[Wikipedia:Tangerine (film)|a movie shot entirely with iPhones]] did premiere at Sundance almost 9 years later.

===Goofs===
*When Strong Bad turns his head when saying "magic" and "pants right now!", it appears his face and the chalkboard are together, because his mask is the same color as the chalkboard.
*When Strong Bad takes and eats one of The Cheatbot's stuffed grape leaves, it can be seen in his glove, but none of them disappear from the plate.
*In the Easter egg with [[Strong Sad]], a bit of the screen is poking out of the left side.

=== Inside References ===
*Pom Pom's ringtone is the indie-tronic remix of [[The Geddup Noise]], heard in the email [[geddup noise]].
*The "kindergartencop.edu" domain was also used in [[unused emails]], for the email address that Bubs sends spam to.
*The Lappy being 42 pounds and portable is also mentioned in [[animal]], when it first debuted.
*This is another appearance of [[goats]].
*[[The Cheatbot]]'s sounds are similar to those The Cheat makes in the intro to the news program in [[local news]].
*When Strong Bad is describing how to create an email address, there are references to both '[[grrl]]' and '[[pie]]'.
*This is another instance of the [[Food Court]].

* During the screen saver, Strong Bad says, "Left, left, no! Right, left...", similar to Homestar's mistake in [[Trogdor Con '97]].
*The [[Cakkalate]] is a reference to how Strong Bad pronounces "calculations" in [[space program]].
*When Strong Bad says "Oh oh ohhhhhh" when talking about Pom Pom's cell phone, it is similar to Homestar Runner's pronunciation of the same phrase in [[couch patch]].

=== Real-World References ===
*The "catacombs" screensaver on the Lappy is reminiscent of the "3D Maze" screen saver first introduced in [[Wikipedia:Windows 95|Windows 95 OSR-2]]. It is also similar to the 1991 DOS game [[Wikipedia:Catacomb 3D|Catacomb Abyss]].
*''[[imdb:tt0099938|Kindergarten Cop]]'' is a movie starring [[Wikipedia:Arnold Schwarzenegger|Arnold Schwarzenegger]] as an undercover cop posing as a teacher.
*Pom Pom's cell phone looks like a [[Wikipedia:Treo|Palm Treo]] [[Wikipedia:Treo 600|600]], [[Wikipedia:Treo 650|650]], or [[Wikipedia:Treo 700w|700w]].
*Pom Pom's cell phone says "Incoming Call: Bob Redford", referring to American actor [[Wikipedia:Robert Redford|Robert Redford]].
*[[Wikipedia:Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]] is an annual independent film festival in Park City, Utah, founded by actor Robert Redford. The name refers to Redford's portrayal of The Sundance Kid in the film [[IMDB:tt0064115|Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.]]
*"Do you see this goat as half-dead or half-alive?" is a reference to the famous expression "[[Wikipedia:Is the glass half empty or half full|Do you see this glass as half-empty or half-full?]]", a psychological question often used to determine if a person is optimistic or pessimistic.
*Strong Bad's definition of technology may be a spoof on [[Wikipedia:Clarke's three laws|Clarke's third law]]: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Most middle-school technology classes begin with the definition of technology, which is the use of tools, materials, and knowledge to solve problems and do tasks efficiently.
*On the poster that says ''computers don't BYTE'', the font used is the same font used for the [[Tandy 400]], which is similar to the one used for [[Wikipedia:BYTE|BYTE magazine]]. The computer on the poster also resembles an [[Wikipedia:IBM XT|IBM XT]].
*When Strong Bad says he will be "kicking [his] new tech-kuh-nowledge", he is referencing the [[Beastie Boys]], in particular "The Sounds Of Science" on [[Wikipedia:Paul's Boutique|Paul's Boutique]]. The lyrics go "''I've been dropping the new science and kicking the new knowledge An M.C. to a degree that you can't get in college''", in which "Knowledge" is pronounced with the "K" in the way Strong Bad does in the toon.
*"Intromercial" is a play on [[Wikipedia:infomercial|"infomercial"]], a commercial that usually lasts at least half an hour, often called "paid programming".
**It is also a [[portmanteau]] of infomercial and intro(duction).
*Strong Bad uses the term "[[Wikipedia:-izzle|-izzle]]", an English suffix used for pop-culture hip hop slang initially used by [[Wikipedia:Gap Band#Hip hop influence|The Gap Band]], but popularized by rapper Snoop Dogg and Bay Area Rapper E-40.
*The phrase "I'm using technology" is a line from the song [[Wikipedia:Search and Destroy (The Stooges song)|"Search and Destroy"]] by Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
*[[Wikipedia:J.C. Penney|JCPenney]] is a large chain of department stores commonly found in malls.
*A [[Wikipedia:Walkman|Walkman]] is a portable cassette player manufactured by Sony that was popular in the 1980s and early '90s. In recent years, Sony has used the brand on MP3 players and cell phones.
*screen_savior.exe is a reference to an icon found in the Cyberspace Office in [[Sierra]]'s [[Wikipedia: Space Quest 6|Space Quest 6]].


== DVD Version ==
*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
=== Commentary Transcript ===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]])

'''MATT:''' Mike, we have a sister that{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' ''What?!''

'''MATT:''' Yeah! ''{gasps}'' Hold the phone! We have a sister that teaches young children about technology.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, it's true.

'''MATT:''' On the computers!

'''MIKE:''' It's true, I bet she doesn't do a very good job of{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Aww, that's not true.

'''MIKE:''' No, no. She teaches little babies about things, though.

'''MATT:''' Really?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' Little babies?

'''MIKE:''' Like two-year-olds.

'''MATT:''' I don't think that's true.

'''MIKE:''' Oh.

'''MATT:''' I think it's like fifth-graders.

'''MIKE:''' Well... ''{pause}'' Do you think she uses this as a teaching aid?

'''MATT:''' Probably not. I think we've been banned{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Really?

'''MATT:''' {{--}}in public schools.

'''MIKE:''' It's{{--}} She doesn't teach it at a public school, that's for darned sure.

'''MATT:''' One time, I swore a cuss{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' ''{chuckles}'' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' {{--}}on my website.

'''MIKE:''' Do it right now.

'''MATT:''' Yeah?

'''MIKE:''' Do it right now.

'''MATT:''' Parg.

'''MIKE:''' Parg. ''{pause}'' Wow. Sorry, moms. ''{Matt starts to say something}'' All you moms out there that just heard that. Dads don't care.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, dads love a curse.

'''MIKE:''' Dads love a good curse.

''{long pause until Strong Bad finishes "speaking" in binary}''

'''MATT:''' We should have our friend that makes homebrew Atari games turn that string of binary code into something.

'''MIKE:''' ''{simultaneously}'' ''{chuckles}'' And find out what it is? Yeah.

'''MATT:''' Make some video art out of it. ''{Mike laughs}'' ''{pause}'' So "Computers don't Byte", that was a popular, uh... poster for computer labs back in the '80s.

'''MIKE:''' Yep.

''{pause}''

'''MATT:''' Thanks, computers!

'''MIKE:''' Two disk drives?

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' That was also popular in the '80s.

'''MATT:''' "diskcopy a: b:", that was always{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' That was for one disk drive. Or wait, no{{--}}

'''MATT:''' But you had "B".

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, well, there was one way where you could do it where you could copy something with, uh{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Yeah, what was it saving it to?

'''MIKE:''' I guess{{--}} I don't know. Maybe it had a hard drive? But I remember{{--}}

'''MATT:''' A little bit of RAM?

'''MIKE:''' you had to switch back and forth a million times.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, yeah.

''{pause}''

'''MIKE:''' So that was the first{{--}} this is the first time we used the, uh, amber, uh, instead of green monochrome.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, I think that kinda was the inspiration for [[Thy Dungeonman III]], wasn't it?

'''MIKE:''' Well, I think we'd actually done the{{--}} ''some'' graphics for Thy Dungeonman III before that.

'''MATT:''' Oh, had we already?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, yeah. But, we have friends that had a quote unquote, portable computer ''{laughs}'' that weighs about...

'''MATT:''' ''{overlapping}}'' That weighed about 50 pounds.

'''MIKE:''' It was ''huge'' and it had a very{{--}} the keyboard flipped down from the front, and revealing, like, a 5-inch or 6-inch amber monochrome monitor.

'''MATT:''' Oh yes.

'''MIKE:''' Played a lot of Karateka on that, maybe?

'''MATT:''' Ooo, nice. Hey, our{{--}} we have a friend that just got into Sundance!

'''MIKE:''' And it wasn't Pom Pom! It was{{--}}

'''MATT:''' What?

'''MIKE:''' It was the person who invented Pom Pom.

'''MATT:''' That's true.

'''MIKE:''' Our [[Craig Zobel]].

'''MATT:''' Our very own millioniare gadabout. Craig Zobel. ''{pronounced krayg-zowbel}''

'''MIKE:''' He looks just like that.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, he's always drinking bottled water and wearing Ray-bans. ''{pause}'' The Cheatbot is adorable.

'''MIKE:''' I like him.

'''MATT:''' I'm going to make a{{--}} submit a fanstuff to our''self''. Where I cut a hole in a bucket{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' ''{overlapping}'' You're going to put a bucket over a stuffed The Cheat?

'''MATT:''' Uh huh.

'''MIKE:''' That's a good idea. ''{pause}'' It doesn't get much more fun than drawing stuff on chalkboards.

'''MATT:''' Nope. ''{reading calculator}'' "Oboe shoes". Strong Bad doesn't know{{--}} know much about computers, really, does he, Mike? He got the hard disk and floppy disk thing all wrong{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. Check.

'''MATT:''' I can remember, uh, correcting a teacher in seventh grade.

'''MIKE:''' Check.

'''MATT:''' Check?

'''MIKE:''' Yes. Sorry.

'''MATT:''' Is this a list?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. ''{laughs}''

'''MATT:''' Oh, all right. Uh, a dozen eggs.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Nope, still need those.

'''MATT:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Whole wheat flour. Uh, do you remember this? I forget what it was called.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah the old{{--}}

'''MATT:''' "Maze", "3D Maze", or something.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' It was a nice screen saver.

'''MIKE:''' Screen saver for, what, like Windows '94 or something?

'''MATT:''' Yeah. It looks very Wolfenstein. ''{pause}'' Um..

'''MIKE:''' Oh, this keeps going for a bit, right?

'''MATT:''' Yeah it does.

'''MIKE:''' Does it ever do something different, or does it?

'''MATT:''' No.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, ok.

'''MATT:''' No.

'''MIKE:''' Just keeps going for{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Do you think that maybe, the, uh{{--}} those words that he put on the wall, that's, like, customizable?

'''MIKE:''' Ooo. It should be. Type in whatever you want.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

===Fun Facts===
*The friend who makes homebrew Atari games is most likely [[Paul Slocum]].
*[[Wikipedia:Karateka (video game)|Karateka]] is an early fighting computer game. It was previously mentioned in [[big white face]] and [[boring (really)]].
*[[Wikipedia:Wolfenstein 3D|Wolfenstein 3D]] is a computer game by id Software and published by Apogee, who later became [[3D Realms]].

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|143|6895|youtube=wKnLBNS9jDw}}

{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Podstar Runner]]
[[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]]

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Baldem1990 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:22:36 GMT

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[[File:Main Page 28.png|220px|thumb|"The time has come to bend at the knees..."]]

A [[Yonder Website]]-[[Yonder Website Character Variations|themed]] main page.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Character 2]], {{film|Strong Bad}} (voice only), [[Character 1]], [[Character 8]], [[Character 3]], [[Character 4]], [[Character 6]], [[Character 7]], [[Character 9]], [[Character 10]], [[Character 5]]

'''Places:''' Yonder Website

'''Date:''' Monday, February 12, 2024

'''Icon:''' Character 1's head

'''Page Title:''' Brought to you by Smarty Juice

==Button Effects==
*'''[[TV Time Toons Menu|Toons]]''' {{--}} Each time the button is scrolled over, Character 1 appears with a different baked good, while Narrator Strong Bad describes the scene.
**"Here's Character 1 strolling home with braidèd loaf. Probably get a caraway seed stuck in his teeth later on, but that's the life he chose. That's right."
***Character 1 walks in from the left, holding a loaf of bread with seeds on it. During the second sentence, Character 1 stops and looks at the loaf, from which a seed falls off of, before slumping and walking away, dejected.
**"Character 1's juggling a trio of brioche buns. I would think he's got it right. He can paint my fence any time. That's right, it's starting to warp. Never had it sealed."
***Character 1 appears from the background, juggling the buns. When Narrator Strong Bad describes his fence, the fence in question appears in a thought bubble above Character 1, becoming warped as he mentions it and after saying "that's right". Once he finishes talking, Character 1 and the thought bubble disappear with an audible pop.
**"Now he's going for it with a Burmese python-sized baguette. Seems a little excessive, but that's Character 1 for ya. Far out."
***Character 1 again walks in from the left, carrying an incredibly long baguette.
*'''[[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu|Games]]''' {{--}} Character 8 rapidly drinks Smarty Juice, saying "mope mope mope" faster and faster, and higher- and higher-pitched, until his head explodes with an audible pop. A face appears on his torso, says "mope" in a slower and lower-pitched voice, and then sticks its tongue out. Narrator Strong Bad responds, "Say, that looks just like... the most disturbing thing I've ever seen. Far out?" The creature smiles while a banner bearing a question mark flies over its head. They then later slide away (the creature slides to the left, while the banner slides upwards).
*'''[[Character Videos|Characters]]''' {{--}} Character 3 appears and shouts "Baseborg...!", which gradually fades as he melts into a puddle. Narrator Strong Bad comments, "Oh, seepin' it out." The words "seepin' it out" appear in cursive over the puddle. The puddle then dries and the words fade away
*'''[[Downloads]]''' {{--}} Narrator Strong Bad sings "The time has come to bend at the knees." A group of three characters (4, 6, and 7; or 9, 10, and 5) appear and bend at the knees, with an accompanying banner.
*'''[[Store]]''' {{--}} Character 2 starts to speak, but Narrator Strong Bad says, "Ah ah! No talking!", and Character 2's mouth closes up.
**Character 2 begins speaking again, and Narrator Strong Bad interrupts with "I said absolutely... no talking." Character 2's mouth is covered with tape.
*'''[[Email|E-mail]]''' {{--}} The background becomes a colorful cloudscape with sparkle effects, and Character 2's eyes become spirals. Narrator Strong Bad declares, "Character 2 has gone and transcended time and space. Why don't we all transcend with him to a higher plane of consciousness? That is both right and far out."

==Fun Facts==
===Explanations===
*{{w|Caraway|Caraway seeds}} are used as a spice in breads.
*{{w|Brioche|Brioche buns}} and {{w|baguette}}s are both kinds of bread with French origins.

===Trivia===
*{{w|Burmese python}}s can grow to about 16 feet.

===Remarks===
*Unlike other main pages, removing the mouse from the button immediately ends the animation.

===Fixed Goofs===
*When this main page was first added, no main page, including 28 itself, included a link to it. This was fixed the next day.

===Inside References===
*Character 1 walks by with several kinds of [[bread]].
*Narrator Strong Bad [[-èd|emphasizes the -ed]] in "braidèd loaf".
*Character 8 rapidly drinks several bottles of [[Smarty Juice]].
*Character 1's python baguette is similar to the sub sandwich constrictor from [[fan club]].

==External Links==
{{nextlinks|main28.html|swf=media/pages/main/28/ce7fe998cf-1707850253/main28new|action=go to}}

{{Main Page}}

[[Category:Main Pages]][[Category:Characters from Yonder Website]]

english paper

Baldem1990 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:07:53 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:sbemail64.PNG|thumb|A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper]]

"The Yellow Dart" asks Strong Bad to write his Englilsh paper for him.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}} (voice only)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, February 24, 2003

'''Running Time:''' 2:13

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Two}}

== Transcript ==
'''STRONG BAD:''' Come on guys! Get your heads in the game.

''{reading}''

<blockquote class="compy email">Dear Strong Bad, 
Right now I am putting off writing a 
paper for my English class. Can you 
write my Englilsh paper for me? I 
don't even care if it's good or not, 
I just don't want to do it. 
 
Kyle Smith, 
Manhattan, Kansas</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad stops and says "Ahh. Never get tired of how that sounds" after reading "Dear Strong Bad". He also reads "Englilsh" as "Englilish".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Umm... ''{typing}'' I don't really think you need to worry about it being any good if ''you'' write it, Kyle. But I'll take a crack at it.

''{Cut to a blank sheet of paper.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' So let's start out with the title page. ''{typing}'' "A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper" by Kyle Smith. ''{stops typing}'' You know, it couldn't hurt to soup up your name a little bit, Kyle. Y'know, like throw a cool nickname in there, like Kyle "The Yellow Dart" Smith. ''{"The Yellow Dart" appears in Kyle Smith's name}'' Oh, yeah! That right there will get you five to ten extra credit points easy. ''{"+5" and "+10" appear on the paper in red ink, followed by "cool nickname!" with an arrow pointing to the nickname}'' Then you move into the introduction. ''{Strong Bad starts typing the essay}'' Chances are, this is all your teacher's gonna read before they give you a grade, so... that's why the cool nickname is so important. "The Yellow Dart." I'm awesome. ''{"+5 nickname still cool!" appears on the paper.}'' Then you got the body, which is-a my personal favorite...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Hey, Strong Bad! I'm inside your house.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover, while typing the essay}'' Oh. That sucks. What can I do for ya?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Can I have the rest of this breakfast burrito?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' I guess. What do you want it for?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Umm... I'm gonna try and sell it at some type of online auction.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Hey, do whatcha gotta do. Look, I'm busy writing a paper for my man "The Yellow Dart" over here.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Okay bye! ''{runs off}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{to Homestar, still voiceover}'' Uh, you won't get more than three-fifty for it! Believe me, I've tried.

''{Cut to the essay as written sitting on a desk}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Okay, so I think we're just about done. We just need to apply a little double-space action... ''{The essay becomes double-spaced}'' or, uh... maybe a little triple-space action... ''{The essay becomes triple-spaced}'' then I'd beef it up with some random diagrams... That can't hurt.

''{The diagram is a comparison of eating one battery to eating five batteries. Cut to Strong Bad sitting in front of the computer}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I think it's pretty good as-is, but, uh... couldn't hurt to throw a little cash in there to uh... seal the deal. ''{typing}'' Alright The Yellow Dart, you owe me, man. Can't nobody say Strong Bad never did nothing for the peoples. Now it is my intention to sit down and play video games for several hours.

''{Strong Bad gets up, [[The Paper]] comes down, and the essay appears onscreen.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*At the end of the email, flip to the page after the title page and click on the words "The Cheat's allowance" to see the [[Some Type of Online Auction|online auction]] for the breakfast burrito.
*Keep flipping through the paper, and after it flips back to the front, the paper can be [[Miscellaneous Downloads|downloaded]] in the Microsoft Word .doc format.

== Fun Facts ==
=== The English Paper ===
<blockquote style="font-family:monospace; width: 35em; text-align: center">
"A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper" 
by Kyle "The Yellow Dart" Smith
</blockquote>

<blockquote style="font-family:monospace; text-indent:3em">
Since maybe like the Middle Ages, there have been many 
differing opinions on hustle and bustle. This cannot be 
denied. It is my intention to sit down and play video games 
for several hours.

First, moving around quickly, and with purpose, is a 
true sign of character. Secondarily, bustle(e.g. hustle) 
yields more product for the working types. "Hustle and bustle 
are like my right and left arms," said Li'l Spicy in his famous 
"Hustle and Bustle Are Like My Right and Left Arms" speech. 
Webster's defines bustle as "excited and often noisy activity; 
a stir." A stir, indeed. Finally, sometimes gross stuff can 
be funny.

In conclusion, I, "The Yellow Dart," think I have done a 
great job illustrating the many differing opinions about hustle 
and bustle, may they both rest in peace. Also, I think Strong 
Bad should decrease The Cheat's allowance.
</blockquote>

''{Page Three features the batteries diagrams, and turning it over shows two dollar bills, two quarters, and three pennies taped to the back of the paper.}''

===Trivia===
[[Image:english paper money reduced.jpg|thumb|Original money to seal the deal]]
*Originally, the cash was scanned pictures of actual money; the final version uses cartoon drawings instead.
*The online auction page is the first time Strong Bad is called a "[[Wrestleman|wrestle man]]".
*Kyle "[[Integral Article|The]] Yellow Dart" Smith allegedly reported via an Internet forum that he actually ''did'' submit Strong Bad's English paper along with his own real one.
*This and [[website]] are the only pre-2006 Strong Bad Emails not to have been uploaded to [[YouTube]] by the [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] channel; both emails end with a link to an in-universe website, which cannot be replicated in YouTube.
*The half-eaten burrito was actually listed for sale on {{wp|eBay}}, purportedly by Homestar, though it is unknown if this was done by [[The Brothers Chaps]] or a fan. According to contemporaneous {{p|l=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024022633/http://www.movie-list.com:80/forum/archive/index.php/t-3815.html message board posts}}, the burrito shot from an initial price of $3.50 to over $1,000,000 in a matter of hours. By 9:10 pm it was past $5,000,000, and by 10:19 pm it had maxed out at $99,999,999.
**While the auction was running, Homestar updated the listing with several messages, including:
:<blockquote>Oh my god you guys are crazy!!! This isn't even one of Marzipan's famous tofu breakfast burritos. But since you guys like so much, guess what, I'll throw in the plate. BTW, watch for my upcoming auctions: One of The Cheat's sweat socks, Marzipan's bread and butter pickle recipe, and Strong Sad's autographed Moby baby-doll tee!</blockquote>

:<blockquote>Alright, alright! I'll pay the shipping. It's the least I can do.</blockquote>

:<blockquote>C'mon guys, quit going crazy on my auction. This thing isn't worth half of what it's going for. It is half-eaten, afterall. I'm going to use the money to buy Marzipan a Yello Dello. And if that's you running up the price, The Cheat, don't ask me to shave your back anymore.</blockquote>

:*Due to the large number of bogus bids, the burrito auction was eventually pulled. The cancellation notice(s) read:

:<blockquote>Sewiouslwy guys, this thing is half eaten afterall.</blockquote>

:<blockquote>The King Of Town ate the burrito. This does not look good for Homestar Runner. </blockquote>

===Goofs===
*The Brothers Chaps mistook the nickels for quarters, rendering the money as $2.53. The money must be $2.13.
===Remarks===
*The printable version of the english paper was created on Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:27:00 PM and printed on Monday, February 24, 2003 4:57:00 AM. The software it was written on is registered to "Preferred Customer" of "Dell Computer Corporation".
*Between typing "speech" and "Webster's", there is a lengthy pause, during which the typing sounds are still going on.
*The a> prompt is missing from the back button.

===Inside References===
*According to the auction Easter egg, Homestar's [[Contacts|screen name]] is witchesbrew82 {{--}} referencing [[Witches' Brew]] and [[1982]]. The high bidder is cheat[[Pokémon|achu]]72, which is [[The Cheat]]'s Instant Messenge screen name from [[i she be]].
*This is another appearance of [[loose coins]].
*Strong Bad says, "Can't nobody say Strong Bad never did nothing for the peoples." This is an example of a [[multiple negative]]. Cancelling out the negatives, the phrase means "Somebody can say Strong Bad did something for the peoples."

===Fast Forward===
*The diagram of the man eating a [[battery]] is later used in [[bottom 10]], except instead of a battery, he has a [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallow]] crammed into his mouth.

== DVD Version ==
*The "Englilsh" Paper is only accessible via a hidden Strong Bad icon in the lower-right corner of the Compy 386 screen. However, Strong Bad now reads the paper aloud. Furthermore, there are some additional comments near the end of this.
**'''STRONG BAD:''' Eating one battery. Eating five batteries. Oh, that guy has got quite a gullet. ''{turns to page four}'' And what I like to call a little... inshoirance.
**Strong Bad misspells "yields" as "yeilds" in the image of the essay that he is reading in this extra (though it is correct in the online version).
*The Breakfast Burrito is accessible via a hidden Strong Bad icon in the lower-left corner of the Compy 386 screen instead of through the Englilsh Paper. As with the Englilsh Paper, Homestar Runner reads it.

=== Fun Facts ===
*Strong Bad's pronunciation of the word "insurance" is another example of [["Er" pronounced as "Oi"|an "er" sound pronounced as "oi"]] (in other words, a mock Brooklyn accent).

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|64}}
*[[HR:auction.html|view the auction]]
*[[OldHR:englishpaper.doc|read the English paper]]

{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]]

english paper

Baldem1990 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:01:24 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Remarks */

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:sbemail64.PNG|thumb|A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper]]

"The Yellow Dart" asks Strong Bad to write his Englilsh paper for him.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}} (voice only)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, February 24, 2003

'''Running Time:''' 2:13

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Two}}

== Transcript ==
'''STRONG BAD:''' Come on guys! Get your heads in the game.

''{reading}''

<blockquote class="compy email">Dear Strong Bad, 
Right now I am putting off writing a 
paper for my English class. Can you 
write my Englilsh paper for me? I 
don't even care if it's good or not, 
I just don't want to do it. 
 
Kyle Smith, 
Manhattan, Kansas</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad stops and says "Ahh. Never get tired of how that sounds" after reading "Dear Strong Bad". He also reads "Englilsh" as "Englilish".}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Umm... ''{typing}'' I don't really think you need to worry about it being any good if ''you'' write it, Kyle. But I'll take a crack at it.

''{Cut to a blank sheet of paper.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' So let's start out with the title page. ''{typing}'' "A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper" by Kyle Smith. ''{stops typing}'' You know, it couldn't hurt to soup up your name a little bit, Kyle. Y'know, like throw a cool nickname in there, like Kyle "The Yellow Dart" Smith. ''{"The Yellow Dart" appears in Kyle Smith's name}'' Oh, yeah! That right there will get you five to ten extra credit points easy. ''{"+5" and "+10" appear on the paper in red ink, followed by "cool nickname!" with an arrow pointing to the nickname}'' Then you move into the introduction. ''{Strong Bad starts typing the essay}'' Chances are, this is all your teacher's gonna read before they give you a grade, so... that's why the cool nickname is so important. "The Yellow Dart." I'm awesome. ''{"+5 nickname still cool!" appears on the paper.}'' Then you got the body, which is-a my personal favorite...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Hey, Strong Bad! I'm inside your house.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover, while typing the essay}'' Oh. That sucks. What can I do for ya?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Can I have the rest of this breakfast burrito?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' I guess. What do you want it for?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Umm... I'm gonna try and sell it at some type of online auction.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Hey, do whatcha gotta do. Look, I'm busy writing a paper for my man "The Yellow Dart" over here.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{offscreen}'' Okay bye! ''{runs off}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{to Homestar, still voiceover}'' Uh, you won't get more than three-fifty for it! Believe me, I've tried.

''{Cut to the essay as written sitting on a desk}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{voiceover}'' Okay, so I think we're just about done. We just need to apply a little double-space action... ''{The essay becomes double-spaced}'' or, uh... maybe a little triple-space action... ''{The essay becomes triple-spaced}'' then I'd beef it up with some random diagrams... That can't hurt.

''{The diagram is a comparison of eating one battery to eating five batteries. Cut to Strong Bad sitting in front of the computer}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I think it's pretty good as-is, but, uh... couldn't hurt to throw a little cash in there to uh... seal the deal. ''{typing}'' Alright The Yellow Dart, you owe me, man. Can't nobody say Strong Bad never did nothing for the peoples. Now it is my intention to sit down and play video games for several hours.

''{Strong Bad gets up, [[The Paper]] comes down, and the essay appears onscreen.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*At the end of the email, flip to the page after the title page and click on the words "The Cheat's allowance" to see the [[Some Type of Online Auction|online auction]] for the breakfast burrito.
*Keep flipping through the paper, and after it flips back to the front, the paper can be [[Miscellaneous Downloads|downloaded]] in the Microsoft Word .doc format.

== Fun Facts ==
=== The English Paper ===
<blockquote style="font-family:monospace; width: 35em; text-align: center">
"A Well Thought-Out Englilsh Paper" 
by Kyle "The Yellow Dart" Smith
</blockquote>

<blockquote style="font-family:monospace; text-indent:3em">
Since maybe like the Middle Ages, there have been many 
differing opinions on hustle and bustle. This cannot be 
denied. It is my intention to sit down and play video games 
for several hours.

First, moving around quickly, and with purpose, is a 
true sign of character. Secondarily, bustle(e.g. hustle) 
yields more product for the working types. "Hustle and bustle 
are like my right and left arms," said Li'l Spicy in his famous 
"Hustle and Bustle Are Like My Right and Left Arms" speech. 
Webster's defines bustle as "excited and often noisy activity; 
a stir." A stir, indeed. Finally, sometimes gross stuff can 
be funny.

In conclusion, I, "The Yellow Dart," think I have done a 
great job illustrating the many differing opinions about hustle 
and bustle, may they both rest in peace. Also, I think Strong 
Bad should decrease The Cheat's allowance.
</blockquote>

''{Page Three features the batteries diagrams, and turning it over shows two dollar bills, two quarters, and three pennies taped to the back of the paper.}''

===Trivia===
[[Image:english paper money reduced.jpg|thumb|Original money to seal the deal]]
*Originally, the cash was scanned pictures of actual money; the final version uses cartoon drawings instead.
*The online auction page is the first time Strong Bad is called a "[[Wrestleman|wrestle man]]".
*Kyle "[[Integral Article|The]] Yellow Dart" Smith allegedly reported via an Internet forum that he actually ''did'' submit Strong Bad's English paper along with his own real one.
*This and [[website]] are the only pre-2006 Strong Bad Emails not to have been uploaded to [[YouTube]] by the [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] channel; both emails end with a link to an in-universe website, which cannot be replicated in YouTube.
*The half-eaten burrito was actually listed for sale on {{wp|eBay}}, purportedly by Homestar, though it is unknown if this was done by [[The Brothers Chaps]] or a fan. According to contemporaneous {{p|l=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024022633/http://www.movie-list.com:80/forum/archive/index.php/t-3815.html message board posts}}, the burrito shot from an initial price of $3.50 to over $1,000,000 in a matter of hours. By 9:10 pm it was past $5,000,000, and by 10:19 pm it had maxed out at $99,999,999.
**While the auction was running, Homestar updated the listing with several messages, including:
:<blockquote>Oh my god you guys are crazy!!! This isn't even one of Marzipan's famous tofu breakfast burritos. But since you guys like so much, guess what, I'll throw in the plate. BTW, watch for my upcoming auctions: One of The Cheat's sweat socks, Marzipan's bread and butter pickle recipe, and Strong Sad's autographed Moby baby-doll tee!</blockquote>

:<blockquote>Alright, alright! I'll pay the shipping. It's the least I can do.</blockquote>

:<blockquote>C'mon guys, quit going crazy on my auction. This thing isn't worth half of what it's going for. It is half-eaten, afterall. I'm going to use the money to buy Marzipan a Yello Dello. And if that's you running up the price, The Cheat, don't ask me to shave your back anymore.</blockquote>

:*Due to the large number of bogus bids, the burrito auction was eventually pulled. The cancellation notice(s) read:

:<blockquote>Sewiouslwy guys, this thing is half eaten afterall.</blockquote>

:<blockquote>The King Of Town ate the burrito. This does not look good for Homestar Runner. </blockquote>

===Remarks===
*The printable version of the english paper was created on Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:27:00 PM and printed on Monday, February 24, 2003 4:57:00 AM. The software it was written on is registered to "Preferred Customer" of "Dell Computer Corporation".
*Between typing "speech" and "Webster's", there is a lengthy pause, during which the typing sounds are still going on.
*The a> prompt is missing from the back button.

===Inside References===
*According to the auction Easter egg, Homestar's [[Contacts|screen name]] is witchesbrew82 {{--}} referencing [[Witches' Brew]] and [[1982]]. The high bidder is cheat[[Pokémon|achu]]72, which is [[The Cheat]]'s Instant Messenge screen name from [[i she be]].
*This is another appearance of [[loose coins]].
*Strong Bad says, "Can't nobody say Strong Bad never did nothing for the peoples." This is an example of a [[multiple negative]]. Cancelling out the negatives, the phrase means "Somebody can say Strong Bad did something for the peoples."

===Fast Forward===
*The diagram of the man eating a [[battery]] is later used in [[bottom 10]], except instead of a battery, he has a [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallow]] crammed into his mouth.

== DVD Version ==
*The "Englilsh" Paper is only accessible via a hidden Strong Bad icon in the lower-right corner of the Compy 386 screen. However, Strong Bad now reads the paper aloud. Furthermore, there are some additional comments near the end of this.
**'''STRONG BAD:''' Eating one battery. Eating five batteries. Oh, that guy has got quite a gullet. ''{turns to page four}'' And what I like to call a little... inshoirance.
**Strong Bad misspells "yields" as "yeilds" in the image of the essay that he is reading in this extra (though it is correct in the online version).
*The Breakfast Burrito is accessible via a hidden Strong Bad icon in the lower-left corner of the Compy 386 screen instead of through the Englilsh Paper. As with the Englilsh Paper, Homestar Runner reads it.

=== Fun Facts ===
*Strong Bad's pronunciation of the word "insurance" is another example of [["Er" pronounced as "Oi"|an "er" sound pronounced as "oi"]] (in other words, a mock Brooklyn accent).

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|64}}
*[[HR:auction.html|view the auction]]
*[[OldHR:englishpaper.doc|read the English paper]]

{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]]

robots

Baldem1990 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:19:26 GMT

Baldem1990: Word tweaks

{{sbenav}}
[[File:robots.png|thumb|"Time for you to go... DEEP UNDERCOVER!"]]
{{aboutemail}} {{for|general concept|Robots}} {{for-nothe|other uses|Robots (disambiguation)}}
Strong Bad sends The Cheat undercover to infiltrate a secret robot council.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|The Robot (storybook)|The Robot}}, {{film|Visor Robot}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Larry Palaroncini}} (voice only), {{film|Grape-Nuts Robot}}, {{film|Humidibot}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|The King of Town}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Taranchula}} (voice only)

'''Places (in order of appearance):''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]]

{{Comp|Lappier}}

'''Date:''' Monday, November 24, 2025

'''Running Time:''' 6:05 (Flash), 6:54 (YouTube)

'''Page Title:''' Lappier Than Thou

==Transcript==

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' I'm making this email up! 'Cause I hate everybody! Hate everybody-body! On the Internet! The Internet!

<blockquote class="lappy email">
DearSB, 
You got all these robots round your town, but 
you never DO anything with them. What giveth? 
 
Carrie 
Larry, IA 
</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad pronounces SB as "sbu" and "IA" as "Internet asker"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Hmmm. Good point, Care-lare, good point. It does seem like a bit of an oversight. ''{stops typing}'' Say, The Cheat!

''{The Cheat rushes in from the left. Strong Bad turns to greet him.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Bring up our files on thems of the robotic persuasion.

''{The Cheat produces a file folder. Hi-hats start.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Cut to the folder. The first page displays a dossier for The Robot from the Original Book.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' First up, we've got the walking metal robot{{--}}

''{Cut to The Robot standing in the field, plugged into a detached wall outlet.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The Robot!

''{The Robot raises its arm.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' One very specific size of nut{{--}}

''{Zoom in. A dotted line shows where a nut would fit inside The Robot's wrench hand.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}doesn't stand a chance against this guy!

''{Cut back to the folder. A page featuring the dossier for the Visor Robot appears.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And this guy was last seen doing a brief stint as one o' them personal assistants.

''{Cut to Homestar Runner in the kitchen. A Visor Robot-shaped AI assistant sits on the table.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Say, fhqwh-bot, add "amazing thing" to my shopping list.

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Okay. I added a lazy bean to your shopping list Homestar.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{frustrated}'' That is not what I asked for. ''{pulls up a bundle of Large Bean plushes}'' And I already own all the lazy beans!

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Now playing "Hazy Jeans" from Larry Palaroncini's solo album.

''{Song begins to play}''

'''LARRY PALARONCINI:''' ''{singing}'' Well, I can't see a thing through these hazy jeans...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{frustrated groaning}'' Fhqwh-bot set a timer for a thousand million years!

''{Homestar walks out.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Okay. Setting a timer for aAAraRrrRRaarRaA{{--}}

''{The Visor Robot malfunctions and explodes, knocking all the lazy beans off the table and exposing its lightbulb.}''

''{Cut back to the file.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And we can't forget my robotic{{--}} ''{a dossier for the Grape-Nuts Robot appears}'' doppelgänger! Who, in an unexpected twist, became the spokesperson for competing cereal companies.

''{Cut to the kitchen. The Grape-Nuts Robot is standing next to a box of Cheat Commandos...O's. The Cheat Commandos music plays.}''

'''GRAPE-NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Now spell. Come back, Flavor. Come back, Nutrition.

''{Cut back to the computer.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' And finally, the leader of them all... that technological terror... the pinnacle of mechanical panic!

''{Cut to the file showing a dossier for Humidibot. The picture shows an imposing silhouette with a "?" sign on it. The name is unknown.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You know him. You fear him.

''{Cut to the field. Humidibot rolls up.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water, singing}'' It's a great day for Humidibot! This is not my theme song!

''{Humidibot rolls off.}''

''{Strong Bad and The Cheat peek from behind the buses as Humidibot rolls past.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' There he goes, The Cheat. On his way to a secret robot council meeting! Time for you to go...

''{Behind the bushes, Strong Bad and The Cheat have an empty The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' DEEP UNDERCOVER!

''{Strong Bad shoves the The Cheatbot shell on The Cheat.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{scuttling around}'' ''{beeping The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Poifect! Now follow him and learn what their robot world domination plans are so we can copy 'em!

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{doubtful The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Of course they want to take over the world! Why else would robots be having a secret council meeting?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{stroking his chin}'' Oh. I suppose a firmware upgrade is a possibility. If it is, ''{takes out a 5.25" floppy disk}'' then take this floppy and download it.

''{Strong Bad shoves the floppy into The Cheatbot's eyehole.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{painful The Cheat noises}'' ''{blood drips}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oops. Sorry. The higher the tech, the sharper the corners. That's what Compy Corp. says, anyways.

''{Cut to a commercial for a very pointy computer monitor called the Slicey 86, paired with a keyboard with very spiky keys.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrating}'' Yes, the Compy Slicey 86. ''{schwing noise}'' Our sharpest PC yet!

''{A suture kit appears}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrating}'' Suture kit included!

''{Cut back to the field.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now get moving, Cheatbot!

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{scuttles away}'' ''{beeping The Cheat noises}''

''{A group of robots is assembled in the Field behind a sign reading Council of Grayish ROBOTS. Present are an ATM, Humidibot, The Robot, the Grape-Nuts Robot, and the full-sized Visor Robot.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I think spicy chili crisp is too played out.

''{The Cheatbot joins the group.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I'm switching back to sriracha.

'''GRAPE-NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I mixed up marsala and masala at my in-laws' house. Soooo embarrassing.

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' On that note, should we start back up our Béchamel versus Hollandaise debate? Cause I'm Humidibot?

''{Cut back to Strong Bad and The Cheat, without The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{frustrated}'' They were just talking about friggin' sauce?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shrugging}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You sure it wasn't like... mind control sauce? Or melt the human stomach so we can take over the world sauce!

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shakes head}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I refuse to accept that! There's just no way robots would secretly congregate only to discuss various types of sauce! ''{hovering in mid-air}'' You must have missed something. ''{lands on the ground}'' You gotta go back.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shrugging}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What do you mean you don't know any sauces? Just make something up! Find out how sauce equals world domination. Solve for sauce.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{frustrated The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Back in the bucket!

''{Strong Bad shoves the bucket shell back on The Cheat.}''

''{Cut to Humidibot discussing sauces.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water, singing}'' Coodeman's Burrelli sauce.

''{The Cheatbot joins the group.}''

''{Cut to an ad for sauce.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{singing}'' "It's gonna fill up your belly, hoss!"

''{The belly on the chef guy on the ad inflates. A button pops off.}''

''{Cut back to the robot assembly.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Remember that?

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Classic. Just classic.

'''GRAPE-NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Hahaha Ha ha ha ha.

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Your turn, CashMatic.

''{The ATM's screen displays "Dispensing Cash" as a tone plays. A thought cloud shows the ATM spitting out dollar bills, but no such thing happens outside the thought cloud. With some more tones, the screen changes to read "???".}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Oops, sorry. You lose.

''{The Robot gives a floppy switching noise and angrily lifts his wrench arm. He shoves it into the screen of the ATM and pulls out a hexagonal nut filled with wires. The ATM machine falls over. The Cheatbot looks terrified.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{terrified screaming}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Oh! Hi, new-timer! We were just playing a round of recite-your-favorite-sauce-commercial-perfectly-or-we-rip-out-your-insides! ''{ominously}'' And now it's your turn!

''{The Cheatbot gulps.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{flashback}'' Just make something up! Up! Up!

''{A second Strong Bad head appears.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{flashback}'' Solve for sauce! Sauce! Sauce!

''{The first Strong Bad head peeks in.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Why do I have a southern accent now? Now? Now?

''{The Strong Bad heads leave.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{nervous The Cheat noises}''

''{A thought bubble appears showing Coach Z's hand holding a bun with nothing on it. A cloud of dust appears on top of it.}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{holding two buns in the locker room}'' Dry bun.

''{The doorbell rings.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Oh! Who's doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and pours it onto Coach Z's dry hamburger bun.}''

''{Cut to the King of Town eating something purple on top of a bowl of Ice Style Cream.}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' This Salisbury sundae tastes more like a Monday.

''{The doorbell rings}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' Oh! Who is doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and splatters it onto the King of Town's sundae.}''

''{Cut to Strong Sad brushing his teeth with No Flav-O toothpaste.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' I'm all out of unflavored dentifrice!

''{The doorbell rings}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh! Who keeps doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' It's Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and splatters it all over Strong Sad's toothbrush.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' The condiment for whatever you're doin'!

''{Ad for sauce.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing}'' Who, you ask is doin' 'at? It's Sawman's doin' 'at! Sauce!

''{Cut back to a nervous The Cheatbot.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Drumroll. The Visor Robot, the Grape-Nuts Robot, and The Robot all stare.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' We love Sawman's Doin' 'at!

'''THE ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' YAAAAAAAAY!

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Hooray!

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' That means you're our new robot council leader!

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{curious The Cheat noises}''

''{Cut to Strong Bad at his computer, inside a The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing, voice echoes}'' And that Car Lar... car alarm, is how The Cheat became our supreme robotic overlord. ''{angrily}'' Thanks for freakin' asking!

''{Strong Bad is compressed in a The Cheatbot shell. He jumps off his stool and strains as he shuffles across the floor.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in pain}'' Ooh... my neck-breaky... legbendum... spinefold.

''{The Cheatbot sits on a throne made from cans of Sawman's Doin' 'At sauce surrounded by the Council of Grayish Robots. Strong Bad shuffles up in his robot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{beeping noises}''

''{Homestar also shuffles past compressed in a robot shell.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{beeping noises}''

''{Coach Z is also shuffling around in a robot shell.}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{Coach Z-accented beeping noises}''

''{Strong Mad jumps in on one foot in a tiny robot shell.}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' BEEP! BOOP!

''{Cut to Humidibot rolling along dramatically. "Humidibot" appears in fancy bloody letters as death metal music plays.}''

'''TARANCHULA:''' ''{singing}'' Dark is the day of Humidibot! This is his actual theme song!

''{Humidibot rolls off.}''

''{Cut to Strong Bad's computer. The [[CGI paper]] comes down. It reads >CGEEOW<}''

'''NARRATOR STRONG BAD:''' C-G-eeow!

==Easter Eggs==
*Click on the disk holder to see other things the Visor Robot does.
:''{Cut back to the dossier showing the Visor Robot.}''

:'''STRONG BAD:''' And there was that sad period where he was selling personalized greetings.

:''{Cut to the Visor Robot, who faces the viewer.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Happy 50th Birthday, Joshua. I said Come On FhqwhJosh.

:''{Everybody to the Limit begins playing.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled: pronounces each "i" seperately}'' Si-i-i-i-igh.

*Click on the Lappier's plug to see a sample of the video game Saucegebra.
:''{Cut to a Videlectrix game Saucegebra.} A chef holding a pan asks "cups of cream?" SOLVE FOR SAUCE! blinks. A carton of cream flies in. The chef's belly inflates.}''

*Click on the Lappier's screen to see Homestar Runner a thousand million years from now.

:''(An aged Homestar is sleeping on his bed under a glass cover. The broken Visor Robot assistant is on his drawer. A wake-up chime plays.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' Okay. That's your timer for a thousand million years, Homestar.

:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' It's all right. It's okay. There's something to live for.

:''{Cut back to show that Homestar's room is only a cutout suspended in outer space.}''

==Fun Facts==

===Robots' Files===
*The Robot is manufactured by Zobot Inc. His powers include 2 red dials and being able to lift (press) over 50 grapes.
*The Visor Robot's manufacturer is listed as "[[Made-Up Real Things|me]]?". His powers include "VOIP" (not the phone kind) and "human brain?".
*The Strong Bad Robot is manufactured by [[Bubs]]Tech. His powers include doing-sproings and spelling quiz.
*Humidibot's name is listed as "????" His manufacturer is HumidiTek. His powers are that he can identify himself 10 times a day.

===Explanations===
* {{w|Chili crisp}} is a type of Chinese condiment consisting of fried chilis mixed with oil and aromatics.
* {{w|Sriracha}} is a vinegar-based sauce of Thai origin made with chili peppers and garlic.
* {{w|Marsala}} is a type of wine produced in [[Italy]] commonly used for cooking.
* {{w|Masala (spice)|Masala}} is an [[Indian Food|Indian]] spice mix used in dishes such as chicken tikka masala.
* {{w|Hollandaise}} is a sauce made by blending butter and egg yolks.
* {{w|Béchamel sauce}} is a [[French]] sauce made by whisking warm milk, butter, and flour.

===Trivia===
*This is the Visor Robot's first appearance in a Strong Bad Email in the standard animation style, as well as Humidibot's overall first appearance in a Strong Bad Email.
*There are no fewer than four commercials in this toon: for [[Cheat Commandos...O's]], the [[Slicey 86]], [[Coodeman's Burrelli sauce]], and [[Sawman's Doin' At sauce]].
*This is the first time [[Larry Palaroncini]], usually the lead singer of [[Limozeen]], is a solo artist.

===Remarks===
*Strong Bad says in the email song that he made this email up. This would go against his standard practice of answering actual emails or tweets that fans had sent him.
*The Cheat produces the file folder from [[Hammerspace]]. Strong Bad does the same with the sharp floppy disk.
*The silhouette on Humidibot's dossier is much more mysterious and ominous than Humidibot himself is, much like the running gag of Strong Bad's costume being more detailed than the others during the [[Halloween teasers]].
*The Cheat's and Strong Bad's robot shells have mouths drawn on, while Homestar's, Coach Z's, and Strong Mad's robot shells do not.
*A thousand million years is more typically expressed as a billion years.
**The term is barely used in English. The long-scale system is preferred in most of Europe, much of Latin America, and most of sub-Saharan Africa.
*The shining sound effect used in the Slicey86 portion is also well-known as a common sword unsheathing sound effect in Roblox: [https://create.roblox.com/store/asset/12222225/unsheathwav unsheath.wav].

===Inside References===
*"The walking metal robot, The Robot" was how [[The Announcer]] introduced the character in [[Strongest Man in the World]].
*The Visor Robot was seen doing commercials for [[Senor Cardgage Mortgage]] in [[Senor Mortgage]].
*One of the Visor Robot's abilities is having a human brain, something Strong Sad made up in a story featured in [[Homestarloween Party]].
**Homestar calls the Visor Robot "fhqwh-bot" because of his appearance in [[Everybody to the Limit]], where he said, "Come On, [[Fhqwhgads]]."
**As another reference to the story in [[Homestarloween Party]], the King of Town refers to his [[ice cream]] as a Salisbury sundae.
*Homestar Runner's [[Grocery Lists|shopping list]] was full of the term "amazing thing" in [[love poems]].
*Lazy bean dolls are based on [[Large Bean]]. Plushes were sold at the gift shop at Strong Bad's haunted house/science museum in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]].
*"Doing-sproings" was a word used to describe a fan's burninated [[peasant]] costume in [[Fan 'Stumes 2020]].
*The Grape-Nuts Robot repeats lines he recited in [[personal favorites]], based on Strong Bad's lines in [[sisters]]: "Come back, [[Ali and Ali's Sister|Ali]]. Come back, Ali's sister."
*The Cheatbot was originally seen in [[technology]].
*The [[ATM]] from [[Experimental Film]] appears in full color.
*No Flav-o Toothpaste consists of a [[Words ending in -o|word ending in "-o"]].
*[[wikipedia:Dentifrice|Dentifrice]] was previously mentioned in [[Sickly Sam's Big Outing]].
*[[Chicken]] in a pan with a glass of milk was considered an upsetting meal offering in [[slumber party]].
*The Cheat's [[blood]] is spilled when Strong Bad accidentally stabs him. Humidibot's name also drips blood.
*Saucegebra is similar to the [[Videlectrix]] game [[Rabbit Algebra]].
*The aged Homestar Runner uses the design from the [[Homestar Anniversary Merch]] commercial, released the previous week.
*Humidibot's introduction is similar to Homestar's scene in [[One, Two, One, Two]].

===Real-World References===
*The Visor Robot's VOIP is specified as "not the phone kind". {{w|Voice over IP|VoIP}} is an abbreviation of "Voice Over Internet Protocol", which handles phone calls made over an internet connection.
*The Visor Robot's sad personalized greeting period is a reference to the app {{w|Cameo (website)|Cameo}}, where users can commission custom video greetings from celebrities.
*Old Homestar's line in the Easter egg is a quote from the independent short film ''{{w|Coven (1997 film)|Coven}}''. The documentary ''{{w|American Movie}}'' showcased the troubled production of the low-budget film, including a memorable scene when the writer-director's aged uncle repeatedly struggles to recall and deliver his line "It's all right, it's okay! There's something to live for! Jesus told me so!"
**''American Movie'' was previously referenced in a [[Sketchbook]] illustration from [[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-06-30|June 30, 2005]], which featured [[Strong Sad]] as {{w|Mike Schank}} (another prominent figure in the documentary).

==YouTube Version==
*The YouTube description of this email is "Strong Bad sends The Cheat undercover to infiltrate the mysterious robotic denizens of Free Country USA."
* The CGI Paper reads:<blockquote>>pretend here to email< >>strong bad<<</blockquote>
*A [[Fake YouTube End Screens#List of Autoplay Thumbnails|false autoplay image]] appears at the end of the email, showing a chicken in a pan reads "Next Level Chicken in a Pan!! (Wait Until You See the Glass of Milk!)"
*The following Easter eggs play automatically:
**Visor Robot's greeting
**Saucegebra
**Aged Homestar

==External Links==
{{sbemailextlinks|210|swf=media/pages/sbemails/210-robots/85fca3bb87-1763980114/sbemail210|youtube=-zhsNdk1_Vc}}
*[[HR:toons/sbemail-210-robots|watch "robots"]] as linked from the Toons menu

{{Strong Bad Email}}

Population: Tire

Baldem1990 — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:29:41 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{anewgamenav|pop-tire}}

[[Image:poptiregame.PNG|thumb|Population... TIIIRREEE!]]
'''Population: Tire''' is a game by [[Videlectrix]] that takes place in [[Strong Badia]] in which you use your mouse cursor to keep the [[Tire]] bouncing in the air as long as possible. Increase your score multiplier by hitting birds, balloons, {{Film|The Cheat}} and {{Film|Strong Sad}}, and beware of wind changes and flying [[Cold One]]s!

'''Date:''' Monday, June 23, 2003

'''Page Title:''' I FEEL ASLEEP!

'''Viidelectrix Page Title:''' pop_tire
__FORCETOC__
== Premise ==

<blockquote style="font-family: monospace; padding:8px; border: 1px solid #000; width:25em">
IN THE YEAR 19xx, THE CITIZENS OF 
STRONGBADIA ARE TERRORIZED BY A 
FACELESS FOE. AS A TOP SECRET CRACK 
COMMANDO OPERATIVE, IT IS YOU JOB TO 
PROTECT THE LAST REMAINING CITIZEN FROM 
TOUCHING THE TAINTED SOIL. YOU ARE 
SOLDIER! 
 
SCORE POINTS BY BOUNCING TIRE WITH 
MOUSE. HIT INFIDELS TO INCREASE THE 
VALUE OF EACH BOUNCE. STRING COMBOS TO 
PREVENT THE VALUE FROM DROPPING OVER 
TIME. 
 
YOU ONE ARE OF BRAVE FEW. ACCEPT YOUR 
MISSION AND STEP FOURTH. 
AND REMEMBER; NEVER, EVER BREAK A COLD 
ONE.
</blockquote>

Note: In the [[Viidelectrix]] version of the game, "MOUSE" has changed to "TIP OF POINTY FINGER THINGY", a reference to using the [[Wikipedia:Wii Remote|Wii Remote]].

== Scoring Chart ==
The main objective of this game is to keep the Tire in the air as long as possible. You earn one point times your Multiplier for each bounce, and your score resets to 0 when the Tire hits the ground. The Multiplier appears when it is 2x or higher {{--}} otherwise, it is always 1x and never falls below this value. The Multiplier decreases by 1x every 5 seconds if you don't hit any objects.

You can increase your Multiplier by hitting various objects:

*Balloon: +1x
*Bird: +2x
*The Cheat: +1x
*Cold One: -5x

The Cheat can be hit repeatedly, but each time you hit him, he reverses direction and starts walking faster.

== Strong Sad Effects ==

Strong Sad occasionally appears from [[behind the fence]]. Hitting him will award the effect indicated in his thought balloon:

*2X: Your multiplier is increased by 2.
*-2X: Your multiplier is decreased by 2.
*BIG: The Tire increases in size.
*FLY: The Tire falls more slowly.
*SAD: Your multiplier is reduced to 1. ''(The word in the thought balloon changes to '''x0''', but you can still score 1 point per bounce.)''

When you get FLY or BIG, the sound is different when you hit the tire.

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===

*The [[Deliberately Poor English|bad grammar]] in the introduction is a reference to the language found in old video games that were poorly translated from Japanese to English.
*The tire could not be hitting any of the bonus entities except The Cheat; the tire's shadow is in a separate plane from the bird, balloon, and Strong Sad.

===Trivia===
*When the Tire hits the ground, your Multiplier resets to 1x, and the effect you receive depends on your score:
** '''0-2:''' Nothing.
** '''3-99:''' A sad-sounding sound effect.
** '''100-499:''' A quick, energetic sound effect.
** '''500-999:''' A more complicated sound effect, and a plane flies by towing a random message.
** '''1000+:''' A dramatic tune plays, and a plane flies by towing a random message.
*The possible messages you can see behind the plane are:
**YOU RULE
**PURE FUN
**GIVE IT UP
**FHI-FIVE
**POP:YOU
**ROCK/ROLL
**GOOD ONE
**TIRE-TASTIC!
**JAM ON IT
**LET GO
**PARTY.WOO!
**PARDON ME?
**X-L-NT
**[[X it out|GROW IT OUT]]
**PARENTAL!!
**GOSH!
**LOVIN' IT
**SPANKIN'!
**YOU 4 EVA
**YOU.COM
**YOU.CALM
**WISHIWASU
**WHO'S THAT?
**THE BOUNCA!
*The background reacts to the computer system time, similar to how the alarm clock reacts in [[12:00]]. For example, if you play this game at 2 in the morning, you will see a night sky. It alternates within 24 hours, starting with midnight:
**Dark Blue (Beginning)
**Dark Indigo
**Dark Brown
**Orange
**Bright Cyan Blue
**Bright Blue
**Dark Brown
**Orange
**Dark Indigo
**Dark Blue (End)
*This is the first Videlectrix game to have the [[Videlectrix Mascot]] appear.
*In the game [[Awexome Cross]], The Cheat can fit inside the tire and roll along in it. In this game, however, The Cheat appears too large to be able to fit in the tire.
*Cold Ones start appearing when you reach a x5 multiplier, and become more frequent when you reach x10.

===Glitches===
*If you disable play, the multiplier will be frozen. You will not be able to hit any other objects or obstacles, and no new objects or obstacles will appear.
**The tire will still be able to bounce, and you will still be able to score points.

===Inside References===
* The bird in this game also flies across the screen in [[take-a-break.exe]], which appeared in [[huttah!]].
** The same bird is also seen flying over [[Bubs]]'s [[Baloney Sammich Truck]] in [[Weclome Back]].
*The title screen is of the second-to-last shot in [[flag day]].

===Real-World References===
*This game's loading screen is a spoof of the {{w|Commodore 64}} boot screen:

<blockquote class="email" style="background-image:none;border:4px solid #87cefa;background:#0000cd;color:#87cefa">*** COMPYDORE 64 BASIC V2 *** 
64K RAM SYSTEM 38911 BASIC BYTES FREE 
READY. 
LOAD "*",8,1 
SEARCHING FOR * 
 
READY. 
RUN</blockquote>

:*The loading screen used to read "9,1", but was later changed to read "8,1". In the C64 [[Wikipedia:Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code]], "9,1" told the computer to access the second floppy disk drive, if one was connected. The ",1" meant the program had a machine code component (for the technically-minded, it indicated that the loaded program shouldn't be relocated in memory).
:*This game plays in stereo, even though the C-64 was not capable of stereo sound.
:*In the [[Viidelectrix]] version of this game, the word "Compydore" on the loading screen was changed to "Compiidore" to refer to the [[Wikipedia:Wii|Wii]].
[[Image:mgearsleepy-feelasleep.gif|thumb|I FEEL ASLEEP!!]]
* The [[page title]] "I FEEL ASLEEP!" quotes the [[Nintendo#Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)|NES]] version of the game ''{{w|Metal Gear (video game)|Metal Gear}}''. An [[Deliberately Poor English|infamously poorly-translated line]], the phrase (which should read "I fell asleep!") is spoken by enemy soldiers when they awake from sleep.
* The seagull graphic and several of the sound effects are taken from the game ''{{w|California Games}}''.
* Other sound effects (including hitting The Cheat and breaking a Cold One) are taken from the game ''{{w|Wizball}}'', a surrealistic shooter game for the C64.
* Hitting a balloon makes the same sound as running through an explosion in the C64 game ''{{w|Paradroid}}''.
* When the tire drops and you have 3-99 score, the sound effect played is from the C64 game ''{{w|Park Patrol}}''.
* When the tire drops and you either have 100-499 or 500-999 score, respective sound effects played are from the C64 game ''{{w|Nebulus (video game)|Nebulus}}''.
* When the tire drops and you have 1000+ score, the sound effect played is from the C64 game ''[[Wikipedia:The Sentinel (video game)|The Sentinel]]''.
* The title screen's {{w|MIDI}} music uses the "Square Lead" instrument from the {{w|General MIDI}} specification and uses the [[Wikipedia:Roland|Roland]] [[Wikipedia:Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] soundset.

===Fast Forward===
*In [[8-Bit is Enough]], [[Strong Bad]] says "Load PQuest,8,1" when entering [[Peasantry]].
*A Nintendo DS homebrew version of this game created by [[User:Phlip|Phlip]] was [[Weekly Fanstuff 2007#WF-2007-05-24|featured]] as a [[Weekly Fanstuff]] in 2007.

== External Links ==
{{nextlinks|action=play|pop-tire|old=pop_tire}}
{{extlinks|action=play|vii/pop_tire|site=Videlectrix|title=the Wii version of the game|noquotes=true}}
*[[Videlectrix:songs/poptire theme.mp3|listen to the game music]]

{{VidelectrixGames}}

[[Category:Videlectrix Games]]
[[Category:Videlectrix Mascot Filmography]]
[[Category:Viidelectrix]]

Strong Bad Clock

Baldem1990 — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:41:28 GMT

Baldem1990: First edit on my Nintendo DSi XL

[[Image:Strong_Bad_Clock.png|thumb|right|220px|The current time is...]]
'''Strong Bad Clock''' is a clock available in the [[Downloads]] section of the site. It features a LCD [[Strong Bad]], who speaks your computer's time in your choice of one of three tones:
*Plain
*Angry
*Soothing

You can also set up an alarm so Strong Bad can alert you so you don't miss any appointments.

The application at this time is compatible only with Windows.

==Transcript==

===Plain===

*Say Time: "The current time is ...."
*Alarm: "Baah! Baah! Baah! Baah! Hey, you told me to tell you when it was ...."

===Angry===

*Say Time: "Current time is ...!"
*Alarm: "Hey stupid! It's ...!

===Soothing===

*Say Time: "Ohh! The current time is ...."
*Alarm: "Oh, pardon the interruption, but you asked me to tell you when it was ...!"

== Fun Facts ==
*The beginning screen reads
<blockquote>Strong Bad's 
Time Machine 
(Clock) 
 
This fantastic new 
application will have 
Strong Bad telling you 
the time anytime you 
want. And sometimes 
when you don't!! Even 
set an alarm so you 
won't miss any of those 
made up meetings!!</blockquote>
*Strong Bad automatically says the time on the hour and half-past every hour. Also, the alarm notification does not loop. For these reasons, the clock is not a reliable way to wake up.
*Strong Bad Clock does not automatically set the time for Daylight Savings, even if your system clock does.
*In the zip file, the application is called "Strong Bad's Time Machine".
*If you set the alarm using a leading zero (for example, 09:30), the alarm will not go off.
*At 12:00 midnight, the voice setting (plain, angry or soothing) will automatically revert to plain.

== External Links ==

*[[OldHR:sbclock.html|view "Strong Bad Clock"]]
*[[OldHR:clock7x.swf|view the Flash file for "Strong Bad Clock"]]
*[[OldHR:sbclock.zip|download the zip file]]

[[Category: Computer Programs]]

The Cheat Evolution

Baldem1990 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:02:42 GMT

Baldem1990:

'''[[The Cheat]]''' has not changed much in appearance after his first Flash design. After several revisions to his coloring and shading, he has looked largely the same since late 2001.

{| class=wikitable
! Image !! Remarks !! Created !! Appearances !! What's Changed?
|-
| <center>'''First design'''</center>
[[Image:The_cheatachu72.PNG|150px]]
| Although referred to as a "cheat", that is not specified as his name. || 1996 || [[Original Book]]
''[[flashback]]''; ''[[Main Page 20]]'', ''[[The Homestar Runner Gets Something Stuck In His Craw]]''; ''[[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]]''
| N/A
|-
| <center>'''Second design'''</center>
[[Image:oldthecheat.png|150px]]
| Named "The Cheat" || January 2000 || [[Old Characters Page]]
''[[lady...ing]]''
| The Cheat is wider and stockier, positioned in a more upright stance with a shorter right "foot", and stands slightly shorter. His fur has a warmer shade, with a gradient color, while he has fewer dark spots. The front of his head is less pointed, and he has only three tufts of fur on his head instead of four. His eyes are closer together and shaped like ovals.
|-
| <center>'''Third design'''</center>
[[Image:DancinBubsCharacterCardsTheCheat.png|150px]]
| || April 2000 (or earlier) || [[Dancin' Bubs]]; [[Character Cards]]; [[The Reddest Radish]]; [[Yearbook Character Page]] (in photo)
''[[virus]]''
| His overall appearance has been cleaned up, with smoother, thinner lines and rounder spots. His eyes now shine. His fur is more of a golden tone. In some appearances, his outer lines have a "shaggy" furred look to them.
|-
| <center>'''Fourth design'''</center>
[[Image:2ndthecheat.png|150px]]
| || April 2000 (or earlier) || [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]
''[[Hremail 7]]''
| The Cheat's fur is now goldenrod rather than gradient bright yellow. The spiral on his chin is tighter. His "hands" are more rounded. His shading has gone. His spot pattern has been revised to more circular spots that occasionally overlap; the pattern is exactly the same in all subsequent designs.
|-
| <center>'''Fifth design'''</center>
[[Image:thecheat_evolution_themesong.png|150px]]
| || May 2000 (or earlier) || [[Theme Song Video]]; [[Homestarloween Party]]; [[Strong Bad Sings]]
''[[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]''
| His outlines are now colored.
|-
| <center>'''Sixth design'''</center>
[[Image:TheCheatDesign4.png|150px]]
| || December 2000 || [[A Holiday Greeting]]; [[The Luau]]; [[A Jorb Well Done]]; [[The Interview]]; [[A Mother's Day Message]]; [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]; [[Tis True, Pom Pom, Tis True]]; [[Some Stupid Turkey]]; [[Yearbook Character Page]]; [[lunch special]]; [[privileges]]; [[Toikey TV]]; [[Compy Catalog]] || He has a little bit of shading. This design is sometimes used in conjunction with the current design, typically when he is [[Crisper Drawer|lying on his back]] or for a rear view.
|-
|<center>'''Seventh design'''</center>
[[Image:The Cheat Character Video.PNG|150px]]
| || December 2001 || Toons from [[The Best Decemberween Ever]] to [[Kick-A-Ball]]; Main Pages [[Main Page 15|15]] and [[Main Page 23|23]]; various [[Strong Bad Emails]] from [[i rule]] to [[dictionary]]; [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 8.0]]; [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]]; [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 13.2]] || His shading has been redone, with highlights added as well. His eyes are glossier, with a second highlight spot. He is drawn with a darker outline that varies in width to add depth.
|-
|<center>'''Eighth design'''</center>
[[Image:WhereUGoing2 TheCheat.png|150px]]
| This is the current design. || April 2009 || Toons from [[Where U Goin' 2?]] to current; [[parenting]] and [[robots]] || His shading is more orange and curves more gradually. His eyes are angled slightly. His arms rest higher on his body. His spots are more neatly circular, and he has an extra one under his tuft. The outlines of his "feet" are also neater. His walking animation is bouncier.
|}
{{evolution}}
[[Category: Character Evolution|Cheat Evolution, The]]
[[Category:The Cheat]]

Punkin Stencils

Baldem1990 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:19:08 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{watchtoon|ween-stencils}}
[[Image:Punkin2009.png|thumb|right|220px|Pick a punkin, any punkin]]

The '''Punkin Stencils''' are [[Printables|printable stencils]] to overlay on [[pumpkins]], allowing fans to trace and carve out [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner-themed]] designs into a jack-o'-lantern.

New stencils were released annually from 2003-2009. Starting as a simple stencil selection for [[Halloween]] 2003, it returned in a pumpkin patch design for 2004 with almost twice as many pumpkins. In 2005, it was updated with the front row of pumpkins and the light switch Easter egg. In 2007, the current layout featuring a conveyor belt debuted.

Due to their seasonal nature, the Punkin Stencils are not a permanent fixture on the site and are often [[Secret Pages|not linked to from anywhere]] on [[homestarrunner.com]]. The latest version of the stencils are typically only linked during the Halloween season {{--}} from a [[Main Page message]], [[@StrongBadActual]] post, or [[Index Page Messages#Old Crap Corner|Index Page message]].

'''Cast:''' {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}} (voice only), {{film|The Homestar Runner}} (voice only), [[Bad Graphics Ghost]]

'''Date:''' Monday, October 20, 2003

'''Page Title:''' Hot Punkins! Fresh off the Line!

== Original Stencils ==
[[File:Stencils.PNG|thumb|I'm a stencil!]]
'''Date:''' Monday, October 20, 2003

'''Page Title:''' Make-a Your Own-a Pumpakin!

The initial set of stencils were simply displayed as printable outlines on a white screen, without any pumpkin mockups. This menu is still on the site, [[Secret Pages|but not linked to from any other page]].

*[[Marshie]]'s face
*[[Bubs]]'s head
*[[Homestar Runner]] running
*[[Homestar Runner]]'s head
*[[Coach Z]]'s Z emblem
*[[Marzipan]] in silhouette
*[[Strong Bad]]'s face
*[[Strong Sad]]'s head
*[[Strong Mad]]'s face
*[[The Cheat]] against a circular background
*[[Strong Bad]] in silhouette
*[[Homsar]]'s face against a circular background
*[[The King of Town]]'s head

== Punkin Patch Stencils ==
[[Image:pumpkinstencils.png|thumb|Punkin Patch]]
[[File:Print it.png|thumb|The "Print it!" dialog box allows users to customize the stencil size to best fit their pumpkin.]]
'''Date:''' Thursday, October 14, 2004

'''Updated:''' Monday, October 17, 2005; Friday, October 20, 2006

'''Page Title: ''' Make-a Your Own-a Pumpakin!

Left to right in each row:

*'''Back row:''' [[Sherlock]], [[The King of Town]], [[Eh! Steve!]], [[Bubs]], [[Marshie]], [[The Cheat]]

*'''Sixth row:''' [[Homestar Runner]] running, [[Pom Pom]], [[The Poopsmith]], [[Marzipan]], [[Coach Z]]

*'''Fifth row:''' [[Strong Bad]]'s face, [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]], [[Strong Bad]]'s silhouette

*'''Fourth row:''' [[Homestar Runner]]'s face, [[Strong Mad]], [[Trogdor]], [[Strong Sad]], [[Homsar]]'s silhouette

*'''Third row:''' [[Homsar]]'s face, [[Coach Z]]'s Z, [[Stinkoman]], [[The Goblin]]

*'''Second row (added 2005):''' [[:Image:logo.png|Homestar Runner logo]], [[Li'l Brudder]], [[Rather Dashing]], [[Sterrance]]

*'''Front row (added 2006):''' [[Gary Palaroncini]] with guitar, [[Bear holding a Shark]], [[The Municipality]]'s logo, the [[duck]] from Homestar's [[Duckie Shirt]]

=== Easter Eggs ===
*If you wait 20 seconds after the screen is done loading (without clicking any of the pumpkins), the [[Bad Graphics Ghost]] will appear.
**If you click on one of the pumpkins, the timer stops {{-}} the ghost will appear after 20 seconds total with no stencil visible.
**This happened in the 2009 edition after [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] was released. It was doable by clicking the demonic Homestar.
*In the 2005 and 2006 versions, pressing L causes the lights to turn off. Pressing L again causes the lights to flicker and come back on.

=== Fun Facts ===
====Goofs====
*The lights-out masks (see below) for the Poopsmith, Stinkoman, and most notably Sherlock are not quite right; they don't take the pumpkins in front of them into account.

====Glitches====
*If you roll your cursor over the pumpkins while the lights are out, the pumpkins will still expand, but the outline of the originals (before you roll over them) will be left visible. This is because the darkness is just a nearly opaque black mask over the original scene.

==Conveyor Belt==
[[File:NewPunkin.png|thumb|The conveyor belt in its first year of operation, 2007]]
'''Date:''' Monday, October 22, 2007

'''Updated:''' Monday, October 13, 2008; Monday, October 12, 2009

'''Page Title:''' Hot Punkins! Fresh off the Line!

'''Old Page Title (2007-2008):''' Make-a Your Own-a Pumpakin!

The left and right arrows control the motion of the belt to scroll through the stencils; the longer an arrow is held, the faster the belt will move. When a stencil is selected, [[The Cheat]] drops down and [[The Cheat Gnawing|gnaws]] out the pattern. The pumpkin will then start to glow as the downloadable stencil appears.

When the page first loads, the newest stencils are displayed first. The stencils in order, from left to right:
<table>
<autocolumn style="padding-right:18px">

* [[Drive-Thru Whale]] ''(2009)''
* [[The Umpire]] ''(2009)''
* [[Blue Laser]] logo ''(2009)''
* [[Senor Cardgage]] ''(2009)''
* [[Peacey P]] ''(2008)''
* [[Nebulon]] ''(2008)''
* [[Crack Stuntman]] ''(2008)''
* [[The Sad Kids]] ''(2007)''
* [[Pistols For Pandas (organization)|Pistols for Pandas]] ''(2007)''
* [[The Jolly Dumple]] ''(2007)''
* [[1-Up]] ''(2007)''
* [[Cheatball]] ''(2007)''
* The [[duck]] from [[The Homestar Runner]]'s [[Duckie Shirt]]
* [[The Municipality]]'s logo
* [[Bear Holding a Shark]]
* [[Gary Palaroncini]] with guitar
* [[Sterrance]]
* [[Rather Dashing]]
* [[Li'l Brudder]]
* [[:Image:logo.png|Homestar Runner logo]]
* [[The Goblin]]
* [[Stinkoman]]
* [[Coach Z]]'s emblem
* [[Homsar]]'s face
* [[Homsar]]'s silhouette
* [[Strong Sad]]
* [[Trogdor]]
* [[Strong Mad]]
* [[Homestar Runner]]'s face
* [[Strong Bad]]'s silhouette
* [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]]
* [[Strong Bad]]'s face
* [[Coach Z]]
* [[Marzipan]]
* [[The Poopsmith]]
* [[Pom Pom]]
* [[Homestar Runner]] running
* [[The Cheat]]
* [[Marshie]]
* [[Bubs]]
* [[Eh! Steve!]]
* [[The King of Town]]
* [[Sherlock]]
</autocolumn></table>
===Easter Eggs===
[[Image:aggp.PNG|thumb|Scary!]]
* Once all the pumpkins have been lit, clicking a lit pumpkin will make the Bad Graphics Ghost appear and fill the pumpkin back in again.
*In the 2009 update, clicking on the stencils listed below will cause Homestar to give his opinion on your selection.
:*The Umpire:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Really? The Umpire? That's who you want to carve on your pumpkin? I'm pretty sure they included that one as a joke. Nobody likes that umpire! I don't even believe that he exists. Him ''or'' Strong Sad.
:*Senor Cardgage:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh, I don't know if you want to put that thing on your porch. Seems like that's sending the wrong message to parents in the neighborhood.
:*Nebulon:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, I met that guy one time when I was on the moon! Wait, I was on the moon? And at the beach? And in the Swiss Alps? ''{sound begins to fade out, until no longer audible}'' And in a bowling alley? And at a Waffle House? And falling to my death? ''{not audible}'' And wearing my diaps?
:*Pistols for Pandas:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, times. You are going to have such fun carving that Strong Bad pumpkin! Its little ears, those pistol-packin' eyes, and oh, that button nose!
:*Old Timey Strong Bad:
::'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' If I was you, and I had carved a punkin like that, I'd sneak-toe up to your house while you was sleepin', and shove an entire flaming bag of cow manure ''{pronounced "man-ware"}'' inside of there.
:*Sterrance:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, so even the old show-up-onceler gets a stencil of his own. Does anybody even know that guy's name? Well, here, look, I can make some junk up off the top of my head too! ''{crumpling paper is heard}'' Oh, look it's Paper Crumple Man! Oh hi, Paper Crumple Man! ''{in a different voice}'' Hey Homestar, you're Paper Crumple Man! ''{normal voice}'' Wait, no, but, you're Paper Crumple Man. ''{back to different}'' This is an existential experience. ''{normal voice}'' I don't like you, Paper Crumple Man. You don't get a pumpkin stencil.
:*Li'l Brudder:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, I know what you're expecting. Blah, blah, blah, blah, Brudder. Well I'm over it! ''{transitioning to teary tone}'' You think a simple carving of that pathetic little three-legged two-legger, with one leg, could make...mm...mmm...m...bl–... ''{quickly, high pitched}'' Blah blah blah Brudder!
:*The Goblin:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Once, I carved my pumpkin like a green gobliiiin! And then I left it on the front porch until Easter tiiime! And so it really turned greeen! And then the city came and shut me doowwn! And fined me twiiice! ''{singing}'' And super niiiice! ''{coughs, stops singing}'' You should probably carve that goblin. It's a good one.
:*Stinkoman:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I think it's about ding-dang time I got my proper juice for making up the name Stinkoman! Nobody ever remembers that! Man, if I wasn't saying awesome stupid stuff all the time, like nobody might not like have a name. Like, Coach Z, Bubs, and Marzipan, might like be named Mrs. Gray, Chauncey, and Bellsman. Ooh! Suggestion tiiime!
:*Homsar (full body with mouth open):
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Okay, while we're looking at this one, let's just go over this real slow, everybody. His name is ''{dragged out}'' Hooooom...saaar. My name is ''{dragged out even more}'' Hooooo-o-o-omestar. Hom, sssar, Home, star. ''{faster, progressively more so}'' Homsar, Homestar, Homsar, Homestar, Homsar, Homestar, ''{unintelligible}''. Okay, maybe I see where the... confusion's comin' in.
:*Homestar:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, I remember that stencil. I remember posing for it in July. You can see that in my eyes, there. There's July in 'em. Oh, no, wait, Gel-eye. I got jelly in my eyes that day. Sorry. That{{--}} that's the way it went. You should put some jelly inside this pumpkin.
:*The Jolly Dumple:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, that's that giant square blind colonist costume I dress up in some times for Strong Bad. I think his name's Tongue-o. Tongue-o Drippo, the square blind colonist man. Thumbs up!
:*Marzipan:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Just do it! Just do it, you know you want to! Make her butt look real big when you carve this pumpkin! ''{seductively}'' And then slip over to ''my'' pumpkin and make ''my'' pumpkin's butt look big.
:*Marshie:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh jeez, man, comma, oh jeez, man. One year, ''{fearful}'' I carved that Marshie pumpkin, and it started talking to me! It told me ''{not fearful}'' how to win big in business. And so I did. I won real big in business. I'm gonna carve that pumpkin again.
:*Sherlock:
::'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' All right, Eh! Steve!, I understand. He's a classic. You can carve him on your pumpkin until the cows come home. But that thing? A bump in a shape of a hoop and a hey? How you gonna explain that to the kids that come to your door looking for treats? "Hey kids, Happy Halloween! And here is my pumpkin! Carved in the shape of a marshmallow hoo-hooshmalla-heyballa-hoo."
* In the 2009 update, when lighting one of the six Strong Bad-themed pumpkins (Strong Bad's body, Strong Bad's mask, Senor Cardgage, Stinkoman, Sterrance, and Old-Timey Strong Bad), a segment of the pumpkin outline in the top left will fill in. Once the sixth is filled in, a new "Devil Homestar" pumpkin will appear there with a [[Legend of Zelda]] sound effect.

===Fun Facts===
====Trivia====
*The [[FeedBurner Page#Ween New Pumpkin Stencils!|2009 RSS description]] of this feature is:
<blockquote>'''Homestar says''' - Hey look! There's new pumpakin stencils for 2009! But, OH, what's this? Why is there some type pumpakin meter in my upper left hand screens? And why come do I sometimes get a verbal treat when I click on a pumpakin? Well, it's all a part of what I've just decided to start calling, 'Some Minor Changes to the Pumpkin Stencils Thing 2009.' Pretty catchy, huh? Rolls right off that tongue-o.</blockquote>
*In order for the conveyor belt to move smoothly, this Flash file uses a [[Higher Frames Per Second|higher frame rate]] than normal.
*The page was linked to in a [[main page message]] on October 5, 2017, making 2017 the first year to link to the stencils without any updates. This is alluded to in the main page message, which reads "old punkin stencils".
**This was also the case in 2019, and by extension 2020, since the message was left up all year.
**On October 16, 2021, it was featured on the [[Index Page Messages#Old Crap Corner|Old Crap Corner]].

====Remarks====
*The [[Pistols for Pandas (organization)|Pistols for Pandas]] pumpkin did not appear when the conveyor belt was first introduced. It was added later.
*Despite the fact that the pumpkins appear to not have removable tops, they still glow after The Cheat carves them.

====Goofs====
*The rollers in between the conveyor belt turn the wrong way relative to the belt's movement.
*The Strong Mad stencil is backwards relative to the pumpkin displayed on the conveyor belt.

====Glitches====
*If the Devil Homestar pumpkin is clicked while The Cheat is gnawing on another pumpkin, the Devil Homestar Pumpkin stencil appears, but The Cheat continues gnawing. When he finishes, the Devil Homestar Pumpkin stencil disappears for a split second and appears again, and the pumpkin The Cheat gnawed does not become carved or lit.
*After lighting all the pumpkins, clicking the 'Devil Homestar' pumpkin causes the bad graphics ghost to appear, but does not fill the pumpkin.

====Inside References====
*Homestar mistaking the Pistols For Pandas' Panda for Strong Bad is an example of [[Identity Confusion]].
*Several of Homestar's remarks after selecting each pumpkin make references to other pages on the website.
**Nebulon:
***The places and experiences Homestar lists refer to (in the order he mentions them) [[Main Page 1]] ("on [[the moon]]"), [[Main Page 3]] ("at the beach"), [[Main Page 2]] ("in the Swiss Alps"), [[Main Page 4]] ("in a bowling alley"), [[Main Page 5]] ("at a [[Waffle House]]"), and [[Main Page 8]] ("falling to [his] death"). His seeming surprise at all of these realizations alludes to the dubious canonicity of the [[Main Pages]].
**Li'l Brudder:
***Homestar imitating himself crying (and then actually crying) refer to [[crying]] and [[The Li'l Brudder Show]].
**Marshie:
***Homestar says [[comma]] aloud, on top of pausing for it.
**The Goblin
***Homestar's manner of speaking refers to the story he tells about the Goblin in [[Homestarloween Party]].
**Stinkoman
***Homestar's complaint about not getting credit for Stinkoman's name refers to [[island]], in which he calls Strong Bad this name.
***Homestar says that Bubs might be named [[Chauncey]] if he wasn't saying awesome stupid stuff [[all the time]].
**Sterrance
***Homestar's line, "You don't get a pumpkin stencil," is similar to a line in the older Halloween toon, [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]], which also features carved pumpkins.
***Homestar calls Sterrance a "show-up-onceler", even though he had appeared several times on the website. In addition to his debut in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[animal]], Sterrance has shown up in a fake thumbnail in [[HomestarRunner.com: PAY PLUS!]], in [[alternate universe]], and in an Easter egg for [[email thunder]].

====Real-World References====
*The phrase "Show-up-onceler" might be a reference to the Once-ler, the main antagonist of ''{{w|The Lorax}}'' by [[Dr. Seuss]].

== External Links ==
{{nextlinks|ween-stencils|action=view|old=ween stencils|oldswf=punkin 2009}}
{{extlinks|stencils|action=view|title=the stencils available for Halloween 2003|noquotes=true}}
{{extlinks|20041014 ween stencils|action=view|title=the stencils available for Halloween 2004|noquotes=true|site=Mirror}}
*[[OldHR:ween stencils.swf|view the stencils available for Halloween 2005]]
*[[OldHR:ween stencils 06b.swf|view the stencils available for Halloween 2006]]
*[[OldHR:punkin2007.swf|view the stencils available for Halloween 2007]]
*[[OldHR:punkin 2008.swf|view the stencils available for Halloween 2008]]

{{halloweennav}}

[[Category:Special Pages]]
[[Category:Halloween]]
[[Category:Old Crap Corner]]

Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD

Baldem1990 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:40:45 GMT

Baldem1990: /* Introduction */

{{asbemaildiscnav}}
[[Image:50sbemailsnew.png|thumb|Watch as it cuts right through caked-on [[tape-leg]]!]]

'''''Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits'' DVD''' is a [[DVD]] containing 50 fan-favorite [[Strong Bad Email]]s as well as five additional "bonus" emails. Unlike how the [[strongbad_email.exe]] DVDs took place in [[Strong Bad]]'s computer room, this DVD is styled like an {{w|infomercial}}, like as if "Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits" was an "{{w|as seen on TV}}" cleaning product.

This DVD was released on April 6, 2009 and cost $12. Special limited-time promotions in 2009 discounted the DVD, [[Store Front Page News 2009#April 6, 2009|offering it for free with the purchase of]] a [[Store T-shirts#tshirt_5dor|5-dor shirt]] or [[Store Front Page News 2009#August 27, 2009|reducing the price to $10.44]]. In addition to the main [[Yahoo Store]], this DVD was sold in the [[Telltale Games]] online store alongside other [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] merchandise to promote [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]].

The DVD is no longer available for purchase. Though both [[strongbad_email.exe]] and [[Everything Else]] were reprinted in the 2020s, ''50 Greatest Hits'' has not been rereleased after selling out in the early '10s.

==FBI Warning==

The FBI Warning for Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' [[Strong Bad]]

===Transcript===

''{The standard FBI warning text appears on a background with constantly shifting colors.}''

'''TEXT:''' Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, video tapes or video discs. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and may constitute a felony with a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

''{Strong Bad pops up.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Here's my rousing impression of you people whose favorite SBEmail didn't make it on this DVD: ''{clears throat}'' Wah wah wah wah snot sniff wah.

''{The audience is roused.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{bows to the audience}'' A-thank you! A-thank you! ''{pops down offscreen}''

== Introduction ==
[[Image:Clumsyman.png|thumb|"If unsatisfied please return unused portion for a full refund."]]
Introduction for Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' Clumsyman, Announcer, An Actual Scientist

===Transcript===
''{Start in grayscale indicating sadness. Clumsyman is trying to hold on to a bunch of sbemail DVDs.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Tired of juggling all those unwanted sbemails?

''{Clumsyman lets out a [[Balding Man|frustrated moan]]. A bottle of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits (in color) comes onto the screen. A yellow burst comes out of the bottle.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Then try new Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits! Watch as it cuts right through caked-on 'tapeleg'!

''{A section of tile with 'tapeleg' written in a barbecue sauce is sprayed with Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits and wiped away.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' ...And works wonders on greasy 'huttah'!

''{A section of tile with 'huttah' written in an unknown food is sprayed with Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits and wiped away. An Actual Scientist is shown swirling a beaker and a test tube full of red liquid. "Actual Science Lab" is posted on a sign behind him.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' The secret is in the concentrated power of classic sbemail! 'sisters', 'dragon', 'virus', 'your funeral':{{--}}

''{The names of the emails show up in bubbly clouds as they're mentioned.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' {{--}}they all combine in one hot foaming action{{--}}

''{They combine as "HOT FOAMING ACTION!"; it appears on the screen.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' {{--}}that powers away excess sbemails two at a time!

''{A section of tile with 'sugarbob' and '12:00' written in barbecue sauce is sprayed with Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits and wiped away. A bottle of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits is shown.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits... [[holy crap]]!

''{Clumsyman is back onscreen with a bottle of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits and gives a thumbs up.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' ''{speedtalking}'' Order now! Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits.

'''ANNOUNCER:''' All Easter eggs disabled during 'play all' mode.

''{The spoken text appears on the screen, preceeded by an asterisk.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' If unsatisfied please return unused portion for a full refund.

''{The spoken text appears, followed by the main menu.}''

''{After some time has passed, cut to Clumsyman holding three uncolored Strong Bad heads. The words "HURRY!" and "Act Now!" appear.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Hurry and act now, time is running out! This inedible offer won't last forever!

''{"INEDIBLE OFFER!" appears as it's said. Clumsyman begins fumbling with the Strong Bad heads. A timer stating "Only 8 seconds left!" appears and counts down to zero.}''

== Contents ==

===Emails===

<table>
<autocolumn cols="3" width="33%">
: 1. [[some kinda robot]]
: 9. [[i love you]]
: 10. [[trevor the vampire]]
: 16. [[band names]]
: 26. [[CGNU]]
: 29. [[superhero name]]
: 35. [[sisters]]
: 36. [[guitar]]
: 41. [[invisibility]]
: 42. [[action figure]]
: 45. [[techno]]
: 53. [[comic]]
: 57. [[japanese cartoon]]
: 58. [[dragon]]
: 61. [[monster truck]]
: 68. [[caper]]
: 69. [[personal favorites]]
: 72. [[crazy cartoon]]
: 80. [[stunt double]]
: 84. [[kids' book]]
: 87. [[mile]]
: 91. [[caffeine]]
: 93. [[army]]
: 94. [[video games]]
: 99. [[different town]]
: 100. [[flashback]]
: 104. [[theme park]]
: 106. [[dangeresque 3]]
: 109. [[crying]]
: 110. [[for kids]]
: 117. [[montage]]
: 118. [[virus]]
: 120. [[radio]]
: 126. [[best thing]]
: 133. [[bottom 10]]
: 136. [[geddup noise]]
: 138. [[space program]]
: 141. [[death metal]]
: 143. [[technology]]
: 145. [[myths & legends]]
: 150. [[alternate universe]]
: 152. [[isp]]
: 155. [[theme song]]
: 161. [[4 branches]]
: 167. [[the movies]]
: 168. [[your funeral]]
: 179. [[pizza joint]]
: 180. [[slumber party]]
: 188. [[fan club]]
: 200. [[email thunder]]
</autocolumn>
</table>

=== Bonus ===
: 50. [[50 emails]]
: 92. [[kind of cool]]
: 119. [[animal]]
: 176. [[hygiene]]
: 194. [[specially marked]]

==== Bonus Menu Transcript ====

''{Choosing "But Wait, There's More!" brings up the bonus menu. "But Wait, There's More!" flies by and goes offscreen left.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' But wait, there's more! You get a second bottle of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits...

''{Two bottles of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits appear.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' ...the concentrated tub paste...

''{A plastic tub of Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits appears.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' ...and the 'pointilator' sponge absolutely free!

''{A cursor-shaped sponge appears.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Plus THESE additional sbemails!

''{Bonus Menu options appear.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
* On the bonus page, if the remote is pressed right from the Main button three times, a pixelated palm tree will become highlighted. Clicking on it plays [[take-a-break.exe]].
* Pressing right three times with [[space program]] highlighted shows the [[Space Program Alternate Take|alternate take]] from [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]].

==Fun Facts==
*The case depicts [[Strong Bad smiling]].
*The introduction video can be seen on the website by clicking "pine-fresh scent" on the DVD's advertisement on the main page.
*The scientist in the intro video is played by [[Ryan Sterritt]]. Clumsyman is played by Adam Sterritt.
*The opening video contains references to several emails missing from the DVD, including [[tape-leg]], [[huttah!]], [[12:00]] and [[sugarbob]].
*It seems that the uncolored Strong Bad heads from the main menu's Easter egg come from the Strong Bad mask used by Matt in [[Sample of Style Too]].

==External Links==
{{nextlinks|toons/50best-intro|twitter=914200808778031104|noquotes=true|title=the introduction video|old=50best_promo|oldnohtml=true}}
{{nextlinks|forum=15233}}

{{SBDVD}}

[[Category:DVDs]]
[[Category: Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 3]]

virus

Baldem1990 — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:33 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:Virus.PNG|thumb|300px|"Never fear, Strong Bad! I know how to fix your computer box."]]

{{aboutemail}} {{for|effects of the virus on the [[Homestar Runner universe]]|The Virus}}

Strong Bad experiences some "technical difficulties" with the Compy 386... and the rest of the [[Homestar Runner universe]].

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Coach Z}} (Easter egg) {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|The Ugly One}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Rather Dashing}}, {{Film|Fightgar}} (Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[Marzipan's House]], [[King of Town's Castle]], [[Paper Background]], [[The Stick]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]] (Easter egg)

{{Comp|Compy 386}}

'''Date:''' Monday, November 15, 2004

'''Running Time:''' 4:05

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386??

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Four}}, {{dvd|Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD|notitle=true}}

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' I got the email, you got the email, I got the email, you got the email.
<blockquote class="compy email">ert+ 
y76p; '0lu8jykee;u4p;e'/Rh 
Strong ba15456`-------++++++gf 
+++++-//==========/*8901ikg</blockquote>

''{Pronounces "Ert plus: Why seven-six P? Ohlyuu eightguh{{--}}" then stops}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What is this? Did the quadratic formula explode? I see a "Strong ba" in there, but it's getting eaten... by some... Linux or something. Wait a minute! Is this one of those ''virus'' emails?! Like the kind that moms and offshore casinos send you?!? I'll take care of this!

''{Strong Bad types "deleted!", but the screen flashes:}''

<blockquote class="email" style="background:#003893;text-align:center">NICE TRY!</blockquote>

''{A red line of text appears, reading "That didn't work."}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What?! I said deleted.

''{Strong Bad types it again, this time in capital italicized letters, but the screen flashes:}''

<blockquote class="email" style="background:#003893;text-align:center">NOTTA 
CHANCE!!</blockquote>

''{A red line of text appears, reading "That neither."}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, a wise guy, eh? Maybe I should introduce you to my main man, Edgar!

''{Strong Bad types in [[Edgar#Edgarware|Edgarware]].exe, bringing up the following text on-screen, along with a quick tune.}''

<blockquote class="compy email" style="text-align:center">Edgar the Virus 
Hunter 
 
programmed entirely 
in mom's basement 
by Edgar       c1982 </blockquote>

''{Strong Bad presses enter, and the screen switches to the following text}''

<blockquote class="email" style="text-align:center">Virus Protection 
version .0001 
 
Last scan was NEVER ago. 
 
scanning...</blockquote>

'''STRONG BAD:''' All right, Edgar, now drop a ''train'' on 'em...

''{The computer has a Windows 98 ding and the following now appears on the screen:}''

<blockquote class="email" style="text-align:center">Scan Complete! 
 
'''<big><big><big><big>423,827</big></big></big></big>''' 
Viruses Found 
 
A New Record!!</blockquote>

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{alarmed, panicking}'' Waaugh! That is not a small number!! That is a ''big'' number!!! What'm I gonna do?!

''{The following text now appears on the screen, accompanied by the Compy's startup tune:}''

<blockquote class="email" style="background:#3a50b6;text-align:center">FLAGRANT SYSTEM ERROR 
 
Computer over. 
Virus = Very Yes.</blockquote>

'''STRONG BAD:''' "Computer over"? "Virus = Very Yes"?! That's not a good prize!

''{The text and background on the Compy 386 screen melts off and slides onto the floor.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oooh!

''{Strong Bad jumps out of the way. The camera zooms out to a view of the computer desk. The rug has a dark spot and letters on it.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And the Compy... just peed my carpet.

''{The corner of the computer desk briefly flashes, showing an underlying gridwork to it. The No Loafing sign becomes the following pseudo-HTML code and falls off the wall.}''

<code>
<head> 
<href>no loafing!!</href> 
</body>
</code>

''{The Floppy Disk Container gets eaten by the computer desk. Strong Sad walks in, but his head is floating a foot to the left of where it should be and has been replaced by his emoticons from [[Strong Sad's Lament]]. His head alternates from "whistful", "wry", "bourgeoise", "listless", "getting frustrated" and "o' what a night". }''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{sounding annoyed}'' Strong Bad, what is going on?

'''STRONG BAD:''' WAH! I dunno! You forgot to wear your neck?

'''STRONG SAD:''' Have you been using the Internet irresponsibly?

''{The top of a Main Page starts to creep into the top of the email, with the text "Stave it off, 1, 2, 3..." in the corner in place of the "What's new" text. Static sounds are heard coming from the Main Page.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' No more irresponsibly than usual.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{His lower body starts walking away in place.}'' Did you get a virus?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{with guilt}'' Uhhh, noo...

'''STRONG SAD:''' Did you get ''four hundred thousand'' viruses?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{submissive}'' Yes... ''very'' yes!

'''STRONG SAD:''' Well hurry up and ''do'' something about it before it gets worse!

''{Strong Sad turns into the Strong Sad [[character card]] and flies up and off the screen. The Main Page at the top of the screen creeps up and out of the email.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{terrified}'' The Cheeeaaat!

''{Strong Bad runs off the screen and into the black to the right of the computer desk and then stops.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What the...? Whoa! ''{shivers}'' It's cold out here.

''{Strong Bad tries to jump back into the room, but the room shifts left (with a slide whistle), causing him to still fall on blank space.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey!

''{Homestar Runner walks onscreen. His torso is [[The Homestar Runner]]'s, but the rest of him is normal. Instead of his legs moving, he just glides. He leaves a motion trail behind him, producing several ghost images of himself.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Never fear, Strong Bad! I know how to fix your computer box. ''{He turns to the Compy, then back to Strong Bad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{stands up}'' No, no, don't touch that!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Your super box needs words. ''{His head falls off and onto the ground.}'' Like these right here! Gotta have this one ''{picks up "downloads" from the [[Navbar]]}'' and this one ''{picks up "games"}'' and this-a-this-a-this one. ''{picks up "characters"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{simultaneously}'' No, wait! Stop! That's not supposed to be possible!

''{Suddenly, several pop-up windows appear one after the other (including a real one, unless popup blocking is used), titled "Click on the Monkey!!" They each feature oldschool Homestar who is saying "Making out with Marzipan is totally awesome!" Homestar is pleased, Strong Bad starts screaming and pounds the side of the screen with his fists.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''''RAAAaaaAAAaaaAAAaaaAAA–

''{Cut to Marzipan's living room. Strong Mad is standing nearby and Marzipan is standing next to a stack of VHS tapes.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Well, I think it's fantastic, Strong Mad! That's the best stack of VHS tapes I've ever{{--}}

''{Marzipan turns into an ASCII art rendering of herself, and her voice becomes extremely deep and distorted, making her words unintelligible.}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' I CAN'T SPELL YOU!

'''MARZIPAN:''' ''{more unintelligible gibberish}''

''{Strong Mad turns into a picture of himself from his [[Yearbook Character Page]], which walks offscreen with Homsar's walking noise. Cut-off text appears at the top of the screen reading as follows.}''

<blockquote>
If anyone is truly a big lug, Strong Mad is. This guy is dumb 
strong, and that's pretty much the definition of a lug. One ti 
his brother Strong Bad asked him to pick up this one car. An 
he did, but it was the wrong car. See? Dumb and strong. He' 
</blockquote>

''{Cut to the King of Town's castle. The Poopsmith is standing with his shovel extended and some [[whatsit]] on the end of it, as the King of Town stands nearby.}''

'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' A little to the left. ''{The Poopsmith extends the shovel toward the King.}'' Good, good...

''{The scene suddenly changes to a [[Teen Girl Squad]]-style piece of paper, with the text "issue [[Pi|3.14159265and the rest]]" at the top. The Poopsmith is gone.}''

'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' ''{his crown pops up in surprise}'' Ooh! Poopsmith?!

''{The Ugly One appears out of nowhere with the rhino sound from "Strong Bad's RhinoFeeder", and her mouth is huge and distorted.}''

'''THE UGLY ONE:''' I can do it! I can do it ''nine times''!

''{The Ugly One extends her arm and starts slapping the King of Town.}''

'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' Uh! No! Please! Stop! I'm old! And fat! And rich! And cool!

''{Cut to the Homestar Runner website loading screen, which then slowly wipes to a black screen with the text "It's now safe to turn your computer off." The navbar disappears. Bubs walks on from the side of the screen. His mouth is a broken JPEG (with "TH" as the alt text), his legs are rendered as two overlapping red and blue anaglyphic layers, his belly is missing, and he's carrying one of Homestar's legs in his left arm. His other arm is continually waving about, as seen on [[Dancin' Bubs]]. It is a bit larger than it should be.}''

'''BUBS:''' I shoulda done this, like, a ''million years'' ago.

''{Cut to cloud scene with Strong Bad and The Cheat. Strong Bad has one big foot instead of both legs, his black mark is too high, and his head and mouth are lopsided. The Cheat is floating around the screen, interchanging between different versions of himself. A pitch-black Rather Dashing and a colon fly by in the foreground. As Strong Bad talks, his left arm detaches from his body and flies off in random directions.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Using an old version of his voice, line from The Reddest Radish}'' –with Marzipan's radish, we're gonna win the competition...

''{A gunshot and a beeeow sound effect is heard, and suddenly everything returns to normal, revealing Strong Bad and The Cheat standing in The Field by The Stick.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, he fixed it! That Bubs is a computer genius man! Let's do a dance for the computer genius man.

''{A salsa rhythm starts up, to which Strong Bad and The Cheat start dancing. The camera pans to the left to reveal Bubs holding a [[Bubs's Shotgun|shotgun]].}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Thanks, Bubs! How'd you get rid of the vi{{--}} ''{salsa music fades away}'' wait... why do you have a shotgun? ''{shaken}'' What did you do?! Where's my Compy?!?

'''BUBS:''' It's in a better place, Strong Bad. Or rather, it's in the same place, but now it's got a big hole through it.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{more shaken than ever}'' YOU MURDERER!! You killed my brother! ''{sad tone}'' I mean, computer!

'''BUBS:''' Look, Strong Bad, ''{medium shot of Bubs}'' my mouth was a broken JPEG. I had no choice.

'''STRONG BAD:''' You don't understand! ''{cut to Strong Bad}'' You ''all'' understand! I mean, don't understand! YAAAUUUGGGHHH!

''{Strong Bad runs off screen, very distraught. The Cheat squeaks, as though he is telling Strong Bad to wait up, and runs after him. Homestar hops onscreen on one leg, holding up his other leg.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Bubs, can I have my leg back now?

''{There is a long pause.}

''{Cut to the Compy 386, which now has a giant hole through its monitor and most of the wall behind it. Strong Bad is sitting in front of it, head bowed.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{hysterical, tearful and crying tone}'' Dear Strong Bad, I doh du duoh crapfully yours. ''{He hits his head on the keyboard a few times.}'' I ...ID DOH DU DUOH CRAPFULLY YOURS! I can relate. ''{He hits his head on the keyboard again.}'' I ''can't relate''! ''{He hits his head on the keyboard again.}'' I'm gonna get, I'm gonna get in there and ''mix'' ''{He hits his head.}'' it up!

''{[[The Paper]] comes down.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{still very distraught}'' I don't remember your ''names'', Davey! ''{he hits his head on the keyboard again}'' Dear Strong Bad. ''{voice trailing off}'' How do you text with boxing gloves on?

== Easter Eggs ==

*When the Main page is encroaching on the top of the screen, the [[Quote of the Week]] button, [[Sketchbook]] button, [[Weekly Fanstuff]] button, and hidden main page button are all clickable. This is not possible in the Ruffle version.
**Clicking the hidden main page button leads to [[Halloween Fairstival]].
**Clicking the Quote of the Week button makes it bounce around the screen until it gets lodged at the top by its bottom corner. Clicking "Hear it" causes a pixelated broom to scroll vertically along the screen while making a loud distorted noise, and some of the links disappear off the bottom of the screen. Unless the X is pressed, the quote box stays there for the rest of the email. When clicking the "X" to close it, the Quote of the Week box wobbles a bit and then falls off the screen, while the links reappear. When viewing the Flash file, if "Don't TAPE it" is scrolled over, it changes to "Don't TAKE it!".
**Clicking on the Sketchbook leads to a glitched sketchbook box, where the Flash MX color mixer appears. Scrolling over it causes a green X to appear overtop. Clicking it again causes it to close.
**Clicking on Weekly Fanstuff leads to a glitched fanstuff box, where there is a picture of Coach Z upside down with his arms and legs wrapped around a white space in the shape of The King of Town's head. This image is from [[Where's The Cheat?]], when Coach Z attacked The King over a misunderstanding involving The Cheat and [[The King of Town's Grill|his grill]]. The picture has many fractions at the bottom (which are actually the text "sticktoyourbooks" in the font [[Fonts#M|MS Reference Specialty]]). Hovering the cursor over the misspelled "OCⓧSLE" instead of the close button causes the words 'A BOOK' to appear in green. Clicking on it causes the box to slide to the top and disappear.
*Clicking on the cog on the left at the end of the email shows the shotgunned Compy 386 on sale at [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], with signs reading "Like Used!" and "Slightly Shotgunned!"
*Clicking on the fan on the right shows an excerpt of the original [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]] toon, but with Fightgar using Homestar's leg as a gun.
:'''NARRATOR:''' ...to protect the world from the evil forces of Blue Laser!

== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*The [[Wikipedia:Quadratic equation#Quadratic Formula|quadratic formula]] is an algebraic equation used to determine the roots of a [[Wikipedia:Quadratic equation|quadratic equation]].
*The Teen Girl Squad issue number is [[pi]] truncated to 8 decimal places.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the only page on the site that produces a pop-up browser window automatically.
*This is the only toon on the site in which the [[NavBar]] is part of the toon's Flash file (so that Homestar can grab the words). Later changes to the navbar ''(see [[NavBar]])'' have not been incorporated into this toon.
*The NavBar was added to the DVD and YouTube versions but not the [[Podstar Runner]] version of this email.
*The piece of the main page that appears reads "LAST UPDATED 10-29-04", and a "what's new" button reading "[[Halloween Fairstival|halloween toon!]]" is hidden in the Flash file. This is what was seen on the main page at the time of this email's release.
*The broken JPEG icon is used in the Gecko family of web browsers, including [[Netscape|Netscape Navigator]] and [[Wikipedia:Mozilla Firefox|Firefox]].

*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#spy vs spy|spy vs spy]]".
*On most [[homestarrunner.com]] pages, there are either 16 or 17 HTML errors that are generated by the <embed> tag. The page for this email, however, only has 14 errors, as there are fewer embedded objects.
*Marzipan's distorted speech, with the distortion removed, is "It accentuates the accord, and the design, and the composition."
*"Computer Over? Virus Equals Very Yes?! That's not a good prize!" is a [[haiku]].

=== Remarks ===
[[Image:sbemail118.png|thumb|Ah! That is not a small number! That is a ''big'' number!]]
*Since the navbar is contained in this email's Flash file, it does not appear on the page until the toon has finished loading.
*Edgar the Virus Hunter is said to have been programmed in 1982, a year before the first documented experimental virus was created, although there are conflicting accounts as to when the first virus was made. The idea of a [[Wikipedia:Computer Virus|computer virus]] is much older, dating at least back to the 1972 science fiction novel, ''[[Wikipedia:When HARLIE Was One|When HARLIE Was One]]''. Even so, it would be very unlikely that any sort of virus scanner would have existed in 1982.
*In 2004, the year of the release of this email, only about [https://www.sophos.com/en-us/press-office/press-releases/2004/12/pr_uk_20041208yeartopten.aspx 100,000 known viruses] existed; well under the 423,827 that Edgar reports.
*Strong Bad's head is larger than normal (but not his wrestling mask) while he is talking to Strong Sad. It reverts back to normal when he runs for The Cheat, but then regresses back to the larger head once he enters into the black.
*The letters that make up [[ASCII art]] Marzipan refer to parts of her body: "E" for eyes, "f" for face, "h" for hair, and "d" for dress. Her mouth, however, is a hyphen when closed and an "O" when open.
*Strong Bad says that Edgar from the [[Edgar#Edgarware|Edgarware]] program is his "main man." However, he claims in "[[2 years]]" that his main man "is, and has been since [[1987]], Van Mundegaarde."
*The reason the "making out with Marzipan" pop-up doesn't come up in the .swf, or Flash, version is because the information for the pop-up is stored in the HTML source code. All that the Flash file does is send a JavaScript command to the browser, opening the pop-up window.
*One of Strong Sad's expressions, "whistful," is spelled incorrectly. It should be "wistful."
*In the Fake QOD, the words "Quote of the Day (Or So)" are displayed reversed, as though in a mirror, and, instead of "Hear It!" and "Get It!", the buttons are "Hear It!" and "Don't TAPE It", although the latter is hidden by the top of the screen. "TAPE" changes to "TAKE" when moused over.
*When the Fake QOD Easter egg is activated, the Games, Characters, Downloads, and Store buttons disappear.
**This happens because the SWF file for virus's fake Quote of the Week (qod_virus.swf) has black bars at the bottom right where those words are, so when it appears in the email, it covers up those words.
*Allowing the fake Sketchbook to remain on-screen causes a screen glitch{{--}}a black box appears over the left side of the screen when the screen moves off of the center of the page.
**The reason for the color switcher glitch is because in the .swf file of the glitched up sketchbook, there is a black box to the left of the screen, which covers up the screen on the left.
*The Ugly One slaps the King of Town 3 times before the screen turns into a loading screen, but 6 more times after the loading starts.
*This is the second email made using the widescreen technique. The first was [[flashback]].
*Clicking on the "main" on the navigation bar leads to the [[404'd]] page. The address is http://www.homestarrunner.com/mainNaN.html. NaN is the computer term for Not a Number, which is obtained in some environments by dividing zero by zero and/or other mathematical errors.
*When the fake popups appear followed by the real one, the fake ones look similar to the windows from some of the older Microsoft Windows operating systems. Depending on which operating system and desktop theme one uses, the real popup looks quite different from the fake ones. Especially users of operating systems such as Mac OS or Linux will notice this, while Windows 98 users will see no obvious difference.
*At the beginning of the Email, the contrast buttons will slightly increase and decrease the volume.
*In the Podcast version, Strong Bad looks back and forth when the ads pop up, even though they all appear in one area.
*Most shotguns spread out from the barrel, whereas the blast from Bubs's shotgun seems to narrow down as it reaches the back wall.
*When the "F" for [[Weekly Fanstuff]] and the "S" for [[Sketchbook]] are clicked, they change into a "[[Quote of the Week|Q]]".
*When the top of the screen lowers to reveal the weeklies, using the tab key will highlight a rectangle where the new toon message is displayed. While it can't be clicked, pressing enter while it is highlighted will lead to [[Halloween Fairstival]].
*While the liquid is leaking out of the screen, the contrast buttons are still clickable.
*After Strong Bad types "deleted!" for the first time and the blue screen appears, the drive letter disappears.
*While the NavBar's Store button directs to the current version of the Store, the [[YouTube]] button (and the previous [[Feedburner]] button) are not on the 'toon's custom NavBar.
*In the Ruffle version, the cartoon is smaller than usual to preserve its widescreen glory.

===Goofs===
*After Homestar grabs "downloads", "characters", and "games" from the bottom, "toons" is no longer clickable, unlike the other remaining links. Then, after all the links have disappeared, at the end of the email when everything else returns to normal, all the links are still missing.
*The fake QOD, fanstuff, and sketchbook stay on the screen until the viewer gets rid of them, even after Bubs shotguns the Compy, and in the Easter eggs.

===Fixed Glitches===
*As Strong Bad runs away from Bubs, his left arm momentarily disappeared. This has been fixed.

=== Inside References ===

*This is an extreme instance of [[Strong Bad's computer malfunctioning]].
*The "Flagrant System Error" title is from [[50 emails]].
*"Stave it off, 1, 2, 3..." is from the counting song in "[[Whaddaya Know, Haddi-Man?]]".
*The card that Strong Sad transforms into is from the original deck of [[Character Cards]] that has since been removed from the site.
*The pixelated broom induced by the glitched Quote of the Day is the same graphic used in [[Peasant's Quest]] for the broom [[Baby Lady & Her Baby|the baby]] knocks over to let the player into [[Naked Ned]]'s cottage.
**Using a broom to play Marzipan's garbled noise may be an oblique reference to people [[Marzipan Being Compared to a Broom|mistaking her for a broom]].
*"Making out with Marzipan is totally awesome" was once the phrase necessary to trigger the Strong Bad Talker from the [[Homestar Talker]] (it has since been changed). The sound clips for the words were also taken from the Homestar Talker. The first four words of the phrase are also heard in "[[The Cheat Theme Song]]".
**The "Click on the Monkey" pop-up(s) shows an [[Homestar Runner Evolution|older version of Homestar]].
*Strong Bad screaming and pounding on the edge of the screen while the popups are appearing could be a reference to [[Where the Crap Are We?]].
*Strong Mad's description, which appears when he glitches, comes from the [[Yearbook Character Page]], as does the picture of him inside a giant M.
**This time, the giant M shows Strong Mad's "M" insignia on his singlet, whereas in [[Yearbook Character Page]], the giant M did not.
*The sound effect that plays when The Ugly One appears is taken from [[RhinoFeeder]].
*[[The Ugly One]]'s line ("I can do it [[nine times]]!") and the sound effects for her slapping the King of Town in the face come from the [[Crazy Cartoon|Powered by The Cheat segment]] of [[crazy cartoon]]. However, she slightly misquotes it: the original line was "I can do it! I ''will'' do it nine times."
*The powering-down sound that plays just before Bubs walks across the screen is the same sound that plays just before the [[Tandy 400]] explodes in [[gimmicks]].
*As Bubs is walking across the screen the first time, his left and right arms are moving as if stuck in positons #4 and #5 (respectively) in the [[Dancin' Bubs]] game. Bubs's right arm is also about twice as large as usual.
*Bubs's broken JPEG mouth bears the letters "TH". This might be a reference to his other identity, [[The Thnikkaman]].
*During the final glitch scene (just before Bubs "fixes" the computer), the song playing in the background is the intro to "[[Parsnips-A-Plenty]]" and "[[That a Ghost]]".
*Strong Bad's line during the final glitch scene is taken directly from [[The Reddest Radish]].
*The cloud background during the final glitch scene is the same cloud background used in [[New Boots]].
*[[Image:virusdthecheat.gif|thumb|Virus'd The Cheat]]During the final glitch scene, The Cheat is on a rotation of six different versions of himself:
*# The [[Awexome Cross]] version.
*# The colored-in cut-out version from [[The Reddest Radish]].
*# A very pixellated version of him, with a thin black outline around it.
*# A The Cheat x-ing sign, much like the similar signs seen in the [[Fan Stuff]] part of the [[Museum]].
*# Another drawn version.
*# His [[Powered by The Cheat]] [[Powered by The Cheat Character Variation|depiction]] from [[New Boots]], with the colors reversed and without boots.
*The fan and cog in the Compy 386 are the same fan and cog that were visible when the Tandy 400 exploded.
**Looking closely (or zooming into the Flash file) reveals that the fan is once again mysteriously floating in space, just like when the Tandy 400 blew up.
*Bubs sells the [[Broken Compy Menu|broken Compy 386]] as he did with the [[King of Townmail|broken Tandy 400]].
*Strong Bad's muttered last line "how do you text with boxing gloves on?" is a variation of the common "[[how do you type with boxing gloves on?]]".


=== Real-World References ===
*The [[Strong Bad Email Intros|email intro]] is a reference to the [[A Tribe Called Quest]] song "{{w|People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm|Rhythm}}", as revealed by [[@StrongBadActual]] on {{prs|1090257655799652352|29|Jan|2019}}.
*"{{w|Linux kernel|Linux}}" is a {{w|Free software|Free}} {{w|Unix|Unix-like}} {{w|Kernel (computer science)|kernel}} originally written in 1991, or part of an entire operating system which uses this kernel ("{{w|Linux|GNU/Linux}}").
*[[Edgar#Edgarware|Edgarware]] is a spoof of {{w|Norton Utilities|Norton Anti-Virus}}, which until 2001 featured bespectacled programmer {{w|Peter Norton}} on the packaging.
*The part where Homestar is followed by "ghost" images of himself is a Flash in-joke, referring to the {{w|onion skinning}} feature of the program that will display translucent images of previous frames as an animation guide.
*"Click on the monkey" refers to various {{w|Pop-up ad}}s that compel users to click on an object (often resembling a game or promising a reward) to trick them into downloading malware.
*The dance The Cheat performs when Strong Bad says, "Let's do a dance for the computer genius man," looks like {{w|Dana Carvey}}'s "{{w|Church Lady}}" dance from the classic [[Saturday Night Live]] sketch.
*"{{w|Bourgeoise}}", one of the emoticons acting as Strong Sad's head, is the feminine form of the term used in {{w|Marxism}} to describe the middle or upper class that oppose the {{w|proletariat}} (working class) in the class struggle.
*The "ding" sound heard after EdgarWare finds the viruses is taken from {{w|Microsoft Windows}} versions ranging from Windows 98 to Windows XP.
*The screen "It's now safe to turn your computer off." is similar to the one displayed when shutting down a Windows computer that cannot turn itself off. The actual message is "It is now safe to turn off your computer", and the style of this message is taken from the {{w|Windows 9x}} series of operating systems.
*"A wise guy, eh?" was frequently muttered (in a very similar tone of voice to how Strong Bad says it) by {{w|Moe Howard}} of the comedy group [[The Three Stooges]].

===Fast Forward===
*The "like used" Easter egg would return in the [[Broken Compy Menu]], where Homestar buys the Compy, despite finding the price absurd.
*[[Main Page 22]] is based on this email.
*The shotgunned Compy would reappear along with the cracked [[Tandy 400|Tandy]] in [[retirement]].
*As part of the computer explosions montage in [[hremail 3184]], the Compy is shown being shotgunned from Bubs's point of view.
*Two of The Cheat's designs seen near the end (just before everything returns to normal) can be viewed as a few alternatives in the [[Everything Else, Volume 2|DVD]] release of [[The Reddest Radish]]; namely, the child's drawing and the crossing sign (but without the word "x-ing").
*The real "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen appears in [[April Fool 2014]].
*Strong Bad draws a "Drop A [[Train]] On Em" virtual reality simulator on his [[@StrongBadActual|Twitter account]].
*On the HTML [[Index Page]] redesign, the sample email address in the mailing list sign-up is "EdgarJr@traindropper.com".
*"Very Yes" appears as an option to nerf the King of Town's food dumbness in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]].
*The flagrant system error along with pop-ups of Homestar and Strong Bad appear in [[Back to a Website]].

== DVD Version ==
*The email is letterboxed to preserve the widescreen aspect ratio.
*The central pop-up (that is, the one that would actually pop up on the website version) does not appear.
*Unlike all other DVD emails, this has the [[Site Components#NavBar|navbar]] on the bottom.
*The way the Quote of the Week, Sketchbook, and Weekly Fanstuff Easter eggs work has changed. All three are combined into one Easter egg, which goes to the Weekly Fanstuff Easter egg, then the Quote of the Week Easter egg, and finally the Sketchbook Easter egg. However, the Quote of the Week egg is silent.
{{commentary|email=true}}
=== Commentary Transcript ===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]], [[Homestar Runner]])

'''MIKE:''' This email looks tiny, Matt.

'''MATT:''' It's a funny shape.

'''MIKE:''' It's smaller than the rest, and there's little words at the bottom.

'''MATT:''' This doesn't make any sense to me!

'''MIKE:''' What's going on?

'''MATT:''' S{{--}} Oh, no. Strong Bad must have gotten some type of a wirus!

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Virus.

'''MATT:''' B{{--}} Pardon?

'''MIKE:''' Virus?

'''MATT:''' Oh. I used the German pronunciation.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Yeah?

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' K. Um, so this was, uh, this was a{{--}} this email was kind of a big{{--}} big production.

'''MATT:''' Mm hmm.

'''MIKE:''' Took longer than most.

'''MATT:''' A long time in coming.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. Um...

'''MATT:''' Yeah, see{{--}} he hasn't used "deleted" on the Lappy yet, now that he has a new computer, has he?

'''MIKE:''' I guess not. I wonder what it looks like when he deletes something on the Lappy.

'''MATT:''' I dunno. "Drop a train on 'em" was from a bad hip-hop song I made in college {{--}} ''{Mike laughs}''{{--}} where I sampled the soundtrack from a Dirty Harry movie.

'''MIKE:''' That's a good song.

'''MATT:''' Thanks.

''{Pause}''

'''MIKE:''' So this, obviously, was, uh, pretty fun to make where you could just kinda put stuff wherever and just...

'''MATT:''' It's more like ''your'' computer is getting the virus than Strong Bad's computer getting the virus.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. The whole world is getting the virus.

'''MATT:''' Yeah. "Stave it off, 1, 2, 3" up there at the top.

'''MIKE:''' Mm hmm. There's uh, Strong Sad's head is the, uh, his little emoticons from the uh, his{{--}}

'''MATT:''' Strong Sad's Web journal.

'''MIKE:''' Strong Sad Journal.

'''MATT:''' That was from an unused character page we never made.

'''MIKE:''' Mm hmm.

''{Pause}''

'''MIKE:''' Say something good, Matt.

'''MATT:''' Uh{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Make it{{--}} Make it funny.

'''MATT:''' All right. ''{adopts different tone}'' T{{--}} To{{--}} ''{normal voice}'' Oh, yeah, weren't we gonna do{{--}} I was going to be a character when we did this commentary.

'''MIKE:''' Oh yeah. Start doing Homestar.

'''MATT:''' All right...

''{Pause}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' That was a lot of me's.

'''MIKE:''' That ''was'' a lot of you's.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Mike, some of them were old me's that don't look so great.

'''MIKE:''' That's right. I thought you looked pretty good back in the old days.

'''HOMESTAR:''' No, no.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, you{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' Look bad.

'''MIKE:''' Look Bad!

'''HOMESTAR:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Strong Bad.

'''HOMESTAR:''' That's a different character.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Who was Look Bad again?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh, what are they doing there? Is he gonna eat that doo-doo shovel?

'''MIKE:''' No, I think was going to take a picture of it, maybe.

'''HOMESTAR:''' But he doesn't have a camera, Mike.

'''MIKE:''' But the camera was offscreen.

'''HOMESTAR:''' He's got a mustache.

'''MIKE:''' The camera was offscreen.

'''HOMESTAR:''' He clearly wanted... a doo-doo-stache.

'''MIKE:''' Who's that, Homestar?

'''HOMESTAR:''' That looks kinda like Bubs, from Website. But I don't think so. Oh, look, it's ''Pitfall''.

'''MIKE:''' That did happen in ''Pitfall''.

'''HOMESTAR:''' If you flick the on and off switch a lot, you get a little floating Pitfall Harry through the trees!

'''MIKE:''' Oh, I like The Cheat's little sassy dance there, Homestar. Did you teach him that?

'''HOMESTAR:''' I did. Hands on hips!

'''MIKE:''' How'd you teach him that?

'''HOMESTAR:''' I said, "Hands on hips!"

'''MIKE:''' Look, there's your leg.

'''HOMESTAR:''' That is not my leg! That looks like a shotgun.

'''MIKE:''' Bu{{--}}

''{Pause}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' That shotgun looks dangerous, Mike. I don't agree with its appearance in this cartoon.

'''MIKE:''' You shouldn't play with shotguns, Homestar.

'''HOMESTAR:''' I don't, man.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' Good.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Did you learn that the hard way?

'''MIKE:''' No.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Penny Hardaway?

'''MIKE:''' I'm allowed to{{--}} I'm allowed to draw them, though. Drawing them's no problem.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Drawing them is bad.

'''MIKE:''' No, I think it's okay.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Here I come!

'''MIKE:''' See?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Look! I lost my leg!

'''MIKE:''' I know, that's{{--}} Bubs{{--}} Bubs has it there.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Strong Bad looks like he's a little delirious in this part.

'''MIKE:''' He's{{--}} He's sad. He's had a great loss. People sometimes act like this... when they're experiencing great losses.

'''HOMESTAR:''' But{{--}} Mike, a great loss sounds like a contradiction.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}''

'''HOMESTAR:''' I don't{{--}} I've never had any ''great'' losses.

'''MIKE:''' "Great"{{--}} "Great" meaning "large," not meaning{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR:''' All my losses are bad losses.

'''MIKE:''' You've never had a great loss?

'''HOMESTAR:''' Except maybe, some pounds. ''{Pause}'' He just really put a hole right through that thing, huh?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah. Didn't go through the wall, though.

'''HOMESTAR:''' Nope. ''{whispering}'' Let's get quiet.

'''MIKE:''' ''{whispering}'' Okay.

=== Fun Facts ===

* Matt says Strong Bad got a "wirus" and then calls this "the German pronunciation". This is because many native German speakers have difficulty distinguishing the "v" and "w" sounds in English and might thus say "wirus" instead of "virus".
* Homestar demonstrates his ignorance that he has [[Lack of Visible Arms|no visible hands or arms]].
* [[Wikipedia:Penny Hardaway|Penny Hardaway]] is a professional basketball player who has played guard for the [[Wikipedia:National Basketball Association|NBA]]'s Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and New York Knicks.
* The "bad hip-hop song" Matt is referring to can be heard [http://web.archive.org/web/20110717052438/http://www.thoraxcorp.com/mp3s/Mr.MC_1973.mp3 here].

== YouTube Version ==
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad's Compy 386 gets a virus."
*In order to accommodate the surprise [[widescreen]] effects, such as Strong Bad jumping out of the frame and Homestar picking up the navbar words, the email is presented in a much smaller frame surrounded by a large black border, and the navbar is also present in the video.
*Prior to the removal of all annotations on YouTube on January 15, 2019, there was a 5-second, unedited annotation that appeared at 0:05 and disappeared at 0:10. As it was not edited, it contained the text "Enter your text here".
*The Quote of the Week, Sketchbook, and Fanstuff Easter eggs are not included.

== See Also ==
* [[Main Page 22]]
* [[Virus Character Variations]]

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|118|1284|youtube=Az49aNuYeJs}}
*[[OldHR:hsmakeout.html|view the "click the monkey" popup]]
*[[OldHR:hsmakeout.swf|view the Flash file for the "click the monkey" popup]]
*[[OldHR:qod virus.swf|view the Flash file for the fake QOD]]
*[[OldHR:fanstuff virus.swf|view the Flash file for the fake fanstuff]]
*[[OldHR:sketchbook virus.swf|view the Flash file for the fake sketchbook]]

{{Strong Bad Email}}

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Homestar Runner

Baldem1990 — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:47:06 GMT

Baldem1990:

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{{aboutcharacter}} {{for-nothe|other uses|Homestar Runner (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox Main Character|img=NewerestHomestar.png|imgalt="Everybody loves the me! I'm a terrific athlete!"|domicile=Homestar Runner's House|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters The Strongest Man in the World Contest''|3Dimg=Homestar 3d variation.PNG|3Dalt="Hey, Strong Bad. I've got a low polygon count."}}

'''Homestar Runner''' is the star of [[homestarrunner.com|his namesake website]] and nominally the main character of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|series that bears his name]].

A [[terrific athlete]] with a heart of gold, the no-armed running man is an earnest character with a pure heart and nothing but love for the rest of mankind. His happy-go-lucky nature is marked by frequently oblivious or clueless behavior {{--}} an "unbelievably loose grasp on the world around [him]" (as [[Trogdor Con '97|observed by]] [[Strong Bad]]). He is best friends with [[Pom Pom]] and in a relationship with [[Marzipan]], often opposed by the treacherous [[Strong Bad]] and [[The Cheat]].

== Characterization ==
Homestar is the star athlete on an unspecified sports team led by [[Coach Z]] and keeps it that way via vigorous workouts, as revealed in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[dullard]]. He is also the colonel (which is always pronounced phonetically) of the [[Homestarmy]] and the supreme overlord of [[Broternal Order of Different Helmets]] in [[Ever and More]]. His [[Homestar Runner and Pom Pom's Relationship|best friend]] remains [[Pom Pom]]. He has some [[Wikipedia:Rhotacism (speech impediment)|speech impediments]] (as he says, he has "[[Puppet Jam: Vitamins/Celebrities|twouble with [his] aw's]]"), and appears to have [[Homestar Runner and Homestar Runner's Relationship|short-term memory problems]], as he frequently forgets things he has just done or said (for examples, see the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 12.2|12th Answering Machine]] or [[Homestar Presents: Presents]]). Homestar has also shown an incredible ability to sleep, which has been known to get him into trouble. The most extreme example of this oversleeping is the toon [[Weclome Back]], where he slept through June, and possibly the better half of May as well. He also tends to "borrow" things from (and return things to) [[Strong Bad]], for example, [[Strong Bad's fondue pot]].

[[Image:Homestarteeth.png|thumb|left|130px|Yes, he does have teeth.]]

Although he is often the target of pranks by Strong Bad, Homestar believes that he is friends with the "[[wrestleman]]" and tries to win his favor, often with bad results that Homestar completely misunderstands. Occasionally, he and Strong Bad will be on pleasant terms, usually participating together in a Strong Bad Email or watching TV at Homestar's house. As a whole, Homestar seems to be too dim to realize when people are being mean to him, or when he's being mean to other people. He often unintentionally insults his friends or steps on their feelings and is unable to understand their resulting feelings of anger. Another quirk of Homestar's is his ability to be easily outsmarted at his own game, but still be completely oblivious and even happy. As Strong Bad put it in [[secret recipes]], "It's like, even when we win, he wins." It should also be noted that Homestar's psychology may account for his sleepwalking behavior, as exhibited in the Strong Bad Email [[nightlife]].

He's not ''completely'' stupid; he once correctly stated [[Wikipedia:Coulomb's law|Coulomb's law]], albeit [[4 branches|after being asked]] what two plus two is; and has proven to be remarkably clever in the past, for example being the only character who knows that [[The Thnikkaman]] is just [[Bubs]] in a cheap costume, though [[stupid stuff|such occurrences]] are few and far between. He and most of the other residents of [[Free Country, USA]] speak English, but as seen in his [[First Time Here?|welcome speech to homestarrunner.com]], he is also able to speak [[Spanish]], though it is unknown exactly how much. He frequently uses two-syllable exclamations, like [[montage|"Hi-Ya!"]], [[radio|"Highball!"]], and [[Homestar Presents: Presents|"Ahct-poo!"]]. Also, Homestar has the strange habit of flicking his head in the opposite direction while talking, only to flick it right back, almost like a tic. If he is enunciating several syllables in a word, he will usually flick his head of each of the emphasized parts, such as in [[A Death Defying Decemberween]], he says, "No way, dog! No way, Bubs!", his head twitching at both the 'no's.

Homestar has behaved indignantly at various times, often due to discussions of tender subjects, misunderstanding the topic at-hand or his general ignorance of the present situation. While in this state he acts single-mindedly, and in extreme instances violently. This side of his character, not often shown on the website, is often followed by his coming down into an upset and exhausted state, such as in [[Happy Fireworks]], when he refuses to acknowledge Marzipan's absence, or in [[long pants]], when he adamantly rejects the suggestion that he doesn't wear long pants. In [[email thunder]], he claims that on this occasion he had accidentally taken some of Strong Sad's pills.

He enjoys running, breaking into Strong Bad's house, singing, and finding the perfect [[Decemberween]] present. He also seems to really like [[bread]], as seen in [[origins]] and [[disconnected]]. Other favored foods are [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows|marshmallows]], [[Bronco Trolleys]], [[melonade]], and supposedly [[Wikipedia:Hot Pockets|Hot Pockets]], according to the email [[dullard]]. His most prized possession is his propeller-cap and its [[Spin My Buzzer|"buzzer"]]. He might be a fan of the [[Wikipedia:NHL|NHL]]'s [[Wikipedia:Boston Bruins|Boston Bruins]], as he is seen wearing a Bruins shirt in [[Superbowl Dealie]].

In the October 2007 special [[Jibblies 2]], he saves his friends by agreeing to stay inside the [[Jibblies Painting]] for "eternity".

===Business ventures===
Homestar frequently dabbles in the entertainment industry. He made several [[Fluffy Puff Commercial|commercials]] for [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] (though later commercials favor the product's mascot [[Marshie]]); he was paid for this work with a lifetime supply of "[[Color flavored|Red Flavored]] [[Fluffy Puff Translucent Dessert Related Substance]]". He is the recurring host of talk/game show "[[The Show]]". He stars as [[Dangeresque Too]], and other supporting characters, in the ''[[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]]'' series. In a special guest appearance on an episode of ''[[Caleb Rentpayer]]'', {{w|Who shot J.R.?|Homestar shot Caleb}}. Homestar has also considered a career in [[crying|male modeling]].

Homestar also [[The Office|has held office jobs]], working [[isp|at the IT help desk]] or in [[Biz Cas Fri|other unspecified positions]].

Musically, Homestar has released songs as a solo musician and in the group [[PomStar]] (a duo with Pom Pom). Homestar has also [[Puppet Jam|collaborated with]] [[They Might Be Giants]].

He has taken on a law enforcement role in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]] and [[road trip]], though this lends him little authority or respect among his peers. In contrast to this, he has been seen as a thief, stealing [[candy product|a half-eaten piece of candy]].

== Character Design and Conception ==
{{seealso|Homestar Runner evolution}}
[[File:hs wallpaper.png|thumb|Though Homestar's appearance was dramatically refined over his first few appearances, his character design has largely gone unchanged [[Fluffy Puff Commercial|since 2001]].]]
''From [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|a 2003 interview]]:''
<blockquote>'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' We figured that his name is 'Homestar Runner', so he didn't need arms. He's a Runner. And since it was a children's book, it seemed kinda ''Hello Kitty''-ish just making him have no arms. It evolved just from trying to be weird, but it turns out that Homestar is actually the easiest one to draw, because he doesn't have arms. A lot of people think we did that on purpose, but we didn't originally plan on animating it.</blockquote>

The name "Homestar Runner" came several years before the character: from an ad-libbed joke by [[James Huggins]], friend of [[The Brothers Chaps]]. A local {{w|Winn-Dixie}} commercial in the early '90s featured [[Atlanta Braves]] second baseman [[Mark Lemke]], promoting that just as Lemke made "all-star saves" on the field so too could shoppers "save" at Winn-Dixie supermarkets. Huggins would impersonate the announcer but, being unfamiliar with baseball positions, riffed that Lemke was the "Home Star Runner for the Braves".{{ref|1}} Joking that the strange term was "the best thing we've ever heard!",{{ref|2}} the brothers "filed away" the name as a gag to return to.{{ref|3}}

In 1996, with a day off from jobs at the [[Olympics]], [[Mike Chapman]] and friend [[Craig Zobel]] went to a local bookstore and found themselves looking at children's books. Joking that many of the books were "total crap", the duo decided to make a book of their own.{{ref|4}} Reviving the name that Huggins had come up with, the duo created the small black-and-white book ''[[Original Book|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]'' that same afternoon, finishing it over a few hours.{{ref|5}} Both Chapman and {{prs|site=Instagram|BI7tYVXDSjy|10|Aug|2016|alt=Zobel contributed to the designs}} of characters introduced in this book. Wanting the storybook to feel distinct from the books they had seen, it was written and drawn to feel as if it were from a different country or [[Deliberately Poor English|language]]{{ref|6}} presented without context to humorously intrigue the reader.{{ref|7}} The Homestar Runner was therefore designed without arms (despite the story focusing on lifting and holding objects) and other unconventional physical characteristics. Though originally illustrated without color, his signature red-, white-, and blue-color scheme was soon established in [[Super NES|a ''Mario Paint'' animation]] and when the book was [[Photoshop|colored digitally]] the following year. The character would be referred to as "The Homestar Runner" in several early entries, losing the [[integral article]] by the time of [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]].

Homestar's voice partially originated from an unrelated voice Matt used for a prank in college. When visiting the less computer-savvy Mike, Matt surreptitiously changed his computer's system sounds to recorded narration of his impression of a little Japanese girl.{{ref|8}} Early iterations of Homestar's voice used a similarly cheery tone, but with an additional rhotic accent.{{ref|13}}

As indicated by the site's title, Homestar was the presumptive main character; the initial idea was to continue producing toons about athletic competitions that the good-natured Homestar would always eventually triumph in. By the time of [[A Jumping Jack Contest]], the Brothers realized that the characters could be funny in any situation without necessitating the structure of contests;{{ref|9}} around this time they also recognized that [[Strong Bad]] was becoming {{w|breakout character|more interesting (and popular)}} than Homestar, leading to his increased prominence over the site's title character.{{ref|10}} Homestar remains a prominent figure on the site, with his ironic "underdog" status adding to the brothers' enjoyment when creating his scenes.{{ref|11}}

Homestar Runner is primarily colored white, with black [[comma]]-shaped eyes and a prominent underbite forming a neutral expression. Usually, he wears a [[#Clothing|red shirt with a white star]] and a [[Homestar Runner's Hat|blue beanie with a red brim and a white]] [[spin my buzzer|spinner]]. His legs are quite long in relation to the rest of his body. Though he [[Lack of Visible Arms|lacks visible arms or hands]], he is still able to carry and throw things and even type proficiently.

=== Eyes ===
{{seealso|Flipped Images}}
{| style="float:right;"
|[[Image:TMBG_Homestar_closeup_20040925.jpg|thumb|128px|Puppet front]]
|[[Image:homestarfront.PNG|thumb|100px|Cartoon front]]
|}
Homestar's eyes are roughly "6"-shaped {{--}} a fact elaborated on in [[Halloween Safety]]. Both eyes typically face the same direction, flipped as needed. Homestar is typically drawn standing at a three-quarter view, facing left or right; although he appears symmetrical in such a pose, the way his head is drawn makes it unclear where on his head his eyes are located.

*Homestar is seen from a front angle on brief occasions, almost always in toons from the first year of the website featuring older iterations of his design.{{ref|12}} In these renditions, his eyes appear in a normal, centered placement over his mouth. The toon [[Front Facing]], which focused on revealing how he looks from the front, showed his eyes as a mirror image of each other and spaced wider than usual.
**When Homestar is seen turning around, the animation style gives the appearance of his eyes "moving" to be a consistent position on his head.
*In three-dimensional renditions like puppets or [[Homestar Runner Figurines|figurines]], his eyes are both on one side of his head in a manner similar to a {{w|flatfish}}.
**The puppet's eyes are detachable, allowing for them to be switched to either side as necessary.
**In [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], Homestar's eyes are typically shown to be off-centered, on the side of his head facing the camera.
*Homestar typically blinks at a regular interval (once every approximately 3.9 seconds), even when the cartoon is paused or has stopped, and in some special cases such as where he appears on a magazine cover (as seen in the email [[modeling]]). This is explained by the fact that his eyes are animated as a Flash movie clip, which generally animates continuously.
{{clear}}

=== Clothing ===
[[Image:Homestarhat.png|thumb|96px|left|Spin my buzzer!]]
====Hat====
Homestar Runner usually wears a [[Homestar Runner's Hat|blue and red propeller cap]], commonly called a beanie. He calls the propeller a "buzzer". In an interview with [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview|Wonkavision Magazine]], he claimed that he was born with his hat on. He is occasionally seen without it. He had lost his hat in [[Where My Hat is At?]] and apparently [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] (according to the DVD commentary) as well. In the email [[super powers]], Strong Bad managed to make the hat pop off of Homestar's head. In the email [[car]], Homestar had his hat "tricked out" with features such as hydraulics and underglow neon. He also claimed that if Strong Bad [[Spin My Buzzer|spun his "buzzer"]], it would play the theme from ''[[Wikipedia:Night Court|Night Court]]'', but it was obvious Homestar hummed it himself. Homestar dressed as himself in [[Trogdor Con '97]], and wore two hats as a result.
====Shirt====
[[Image:Homestar's Legs and shirt in the middle.PNG|64px|thumb|Middlin']]
Homestar's shirt is red (occasionally appearing with a magenta tint) with a large white star on it. Due to his [[lack of visible arms|lack of shoulders or arms]], its shape is more akin to a skirt than a typical t-shirt; [[The Brothers Chaps]] have described it as a "dress/shirt" in [[The System is Down#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentaries]]. [[Naked Homestar Runner|Homestar's naked torso]] appears to be the same trapezoidal shape as his shirt, implying it is form-fitting. He wore a gray version of his shirt in [[impression]] while doing a bad imitation of [[Strong Sad]].

The star is often portrayed as a removable object rather than a printed pattern. [[Strong Bad]] stole the star in [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] and used it to coax Homestar and [[Pom Pom]] into wrestling [[Strong Mad]] and himself. Despite the brothers' loss to Homestar and Pom Pom, Strong Bad tore up the star, and only by kicking Strong Bad and taking one of the stars floating around his head was Homestar able to return his shirt to its original glory. The only other times Homestar's star has been removed were in [[different town]], in which Strong Bad imagined Homestar angrily tearing the star off his shirt and stamping on it when he "called it quits", and [[hygiene]], when he takes it off and blows his nose in it as John. Clearly, the star is a mark of pride to Homestar Runner. In [[Hremail 62]], Homestar shows off some of his apparently older stars, which he calls "Homestars."

In the original script for [[flashback]], Strong Bad wore a similar shirt until Marzipan gave one to Homestar (to replace his Duckie Shirt). After this point, Strong Bad would have ripped off his shirt, explaining why he never wore one to this day. [[The Homestar Runner Gets Something Stuck In His Craw]] offered the alternative explanation that the star shirt somehow became stuck in his craw while he somersaulted around the world fifty times.

Note that the shirt is also straight compared to the eyes on the unfinished toon, [[Tis True, Pom Pom, Tis True]].

A real-life version of the shirt has consistently been available for purchase in the [[Store]]s.
====Pants and Shoes====
{{seealso|Homestar Runner's Pants}}
[[Image:Onetwo_hrfoot.PNG|50px|thumb|left|Sole]]
It is ambiguous if Homestar is wearing either pants or shoes.

In [[long pants]], Strong Bad claims that Homestar wears no pants and only has blue soles glued to the bottom of his feet; a shocked Homestar disputes this, claiming he wears "long pants". Despite this, he is occasionally seen wearing a pair of pants {{--}} such as [[Homestar Runner's Daisy Dukes|Daisy Dukes]] or [[Costume Commercial|a Bubs costume]] {{--}} as if his regular appearance is pants-less.

In [[New Boots]], [[The Cheat]] [[Powered by The Cheat|animated]] Homestar's shoes as separate objects. In [[Hremail 2000]], Homestar holds one of his shoes; however, the same hremail shows a close up of his foot with warts and hair, and no clear distinction between shoe and foot. He also has two larger shoe sizes; sizes 18 and [[Strong Mad]].

A Homestar costume is available in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], consisting of a shirt, white pants, and white shoes with blue soles.

{{Character Video Transcript}}

==Homestar & Marzipan==
{{seemain|Homestar Runner and Marzipan's Relationship}}
[[Image:marzipan.png|thumb|Homestar's favorite hippie.]]


[[Marzipan]] has been portrayed as Homestar's girlfriend since [[She Loves Me!|her earliest appearances]]. However, this relationship is tenuous at best, marked by frequent breakups and annoyance even when together. In [[Donut Unto Others]], Marzipan comments that {{w|On-again, off-again relationship|they have broken up at least 17 times}}. As they have always had an {{w|open relationship}}, Marzipan [[Date Nite|has also gone on dates]] with [[The Cheat]] and [[Bubs]].

Homestar appears to greatly value their relationship, though he frequently displays his typical obliviousness to Marzipan's moods and needs. His frequent (and usually inadvertent) insults or slights are often the causes of breakups. On the ''rare'' occasion that he realizes that their relationship is in jeopardy, he will spring into a desperate ploy to patch things up. He also seems to miss and need Marzipan's badgering every once in a while: when she was out of town, he carried around a [[Cardboard Marzipan|cardboard cutout version of her]] and provided a voice for it.

Despite frequent breakups, the fact that their relationship is always patched up again suggests that they really do love each other.

== Fun Facts ==
*[[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] gives Homestar and Pom Pom a combined weight of 104 pounds; as [[Pom Pom's Character Video|Pom Pom's drivers license lists his weight as 4 pounds]], this would mean Homestar weighs one hundred pounds.
*Homestar's middle name is "Michael", as demonstrated in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] and [[Flash is Dead!]].
**A gag in [[time capsule#Commentary Transcript|the DVD commentary for time capsule]] alternately suggests "Hal" is either his middle name or Marzipan's pet name for him.
*[[Matt Chapman]] stated in a 2005 interview that Homestar was his favorite character on the site, and one of the most fun to voice.{{ref|11}}

== Relationships ==
:''Main article: [[Character Relationships]]''
*[[Homestar Runner and Homestar Runner's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Strong Bad's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Pom Pom's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Marzipan's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and The Cheat's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Bubs's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Strong Sad's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Strong Mad's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and The Poopsmith's Relationship]]
*[[Homestar Runner and Homsar's Relationship]]

== Variations ==
*[[The Homestar Runner]] ([[Old-Timey]])
*[[1-Up]] ([[20X6]])
*[[Dangeresque Too]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[Uzi Bazooka]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[The King of Town (Decemberween)|The King of Town]] ([[Decemberween]])
*[[The Homestar Runner (storybook)]]
*[[Tofu Homestar]]
*[[Atari Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Vector Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Bad Graphics Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Compy 386-emulated Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Handheld Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Dating Sim Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Melee Homestar]]
*[[Retro Gaming Character Variations|Kid Speedy Homestar]]
*[[Other Character Variations|Freaky Marzipan]] ([[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]])
*[[Other Character Variations|Suave Homestar]] ([[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]])
*[[Other Character Variations|One-eyed Homestar]] ([[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]])
*[[Teenage Character Variations#Teenage Homestar Runner|Teenage Homestar]]
*[[Middle School Character Variations#Homestar Runner|Middle School Homestar]] ([[high school]])
*[[Free Petry Dish, USA Character Variations#Homestarmecium|Homestarmecium]] ([[high school]])
*[[The Castlefunnies|The Castlefunnies Homestar Runner]] ([[old comics]])
*[[Cardboard Homestar]]
*[[3D Character Variations|3D Homestar]]
*[[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet Homestar]]
*[[The Exact Same]]
*[[Powered by The Cheat Character Variations|Powered by The Cheat Homestar]]
*[[Mario Paint Character Variations|Mario Paint Homestar]]
*[[Other Character Variations|Ornament Homestar]]
*[[Other Character Variations|Egg Homestar]]
*[[Other Character Variations|John]] ([[hygiene]])
*[[Other Character Variations|Shadow Homestar]]
*[[H. Star]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])
*[[Yonder Website Character Variations#Character 2|Character 2]] ([[Characters from Yonder Website|Yonder Website]])
*Various [[Decemberweenvent Calendar Character Variations]]

=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===
*{{w|Kurt Cobain}} in [[Homestarloween Party]]
*{{w|The Greatest American Hero}} in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
*{{w|Angus Young}} (of [[AC/DC]]) in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]
*[[John McEnroe]] in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]
*Carl Spackler (from ''{{w|Caddyshack}}'') in [[Halloween Fairstival]]
*Moocher (from ''{{w|Breaking Away}}'') in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
*[[Wikipedia:Teen Wolf|Teen Wolf]] in [[Happy Hallow-day]]
*Artie, the Strongest Man in the World (from ''{{w|The Adventures of Pete & Pete}}'') in [[Jibblies 2]]
*{{w|Yahoo Serious}}([[Seriously|ly]]) (specifically in ''{{w|Young Einstein}}'') in [[Most in the Graveyard]]
*Crispin Glover as Rubin Farr (from ''{{w|Rubin and Ed}}'' and more notably an infamous ''{{w|Late Night with David Letterman}}'' interview) in [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
*The Alien Super-Being (from ''{{w|Christmas on Mars}}'') in [[Which Ween Costumes]]
*Tobias Fünke (from ''[[Arrested Development]]'') in [[I Killed Pom Pom]]
*H.I. McDunnough (from ''{{w|Raising Arizona}}'') in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]]
*{{w|Mr. B. Natural}} (from the '50s educational short of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' infamy) in [[Later That Night...]]
*Power Alley {{w|Dale Murphy}} (from an '80s poster) in [[Haunted Photo Booth]]
*Dirk the Daring (from ''{{w|Dragon's Lair (1983 video game)|Dragon's Lair}}'') in [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]]
*{{w|Snufkin}} (from ''{{w|Moomins|The Moomins}}'') in [[The Homestar Runner Enters The Spooky Woods]]
*{{w|Bod (TV Series)|Bod}} in [[Halloween Hijinks]]
*The Hero (from ''[[Wikipedia:Quest for Glory: So You Want to Be a Hero|Hero's Quest]]'', specifically the EGA version) in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*{{w|Black Knight (Monty Python)|The Black Knight}} (from ''[[Monty Python|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]'') in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
*Tom Dover (from ''{{w|The Dover Boys at Pimento University}}'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]
*The Impressive Clergyman (from ''{{w|The Princess Bride (film)|The Princess Bride}}'') in [[A Prickly Scary Short]]

== Sources ==
# {{note|1}} Mentioned several times: [[UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003|UMFM]], [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|Club Aquatica]], [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#How did you come up with the name "Homestar Runner"?|Flashforward]], [[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show|20th Anniversary Show]]
# {{note|2}} [[UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003]]
# {{note|3}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made", FlashForward 2006]]
# {{note|4}} [http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2004/06/04/craig_zobel_film_production.php "Craig Zobel, Film Production"], ''{{w|Gothamist}}'', 4 Jun 2004
# {{note|5}} [[Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017|"An Oral History of Homestar Runner, the Internet’s Favorite Cartoon", ''Gizmodo'']], 24 January 2017
# {{note|6}} [[Adventure Gamers Interview - 12 Dec 2008|"Strong Bad’s the Brothers Chaps", ''Adventure Gamers'']], 12 Dec 2008
# {{note|7}} [https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2003/07/22/tooned-in-2/ "Tooned In", ''Orlando Sentinel''], 22 Jul 2003
# {{note|8}} [[Pulse Interview - 1 Aug 2003|''Pulse'' Extras: The Brothers Chaps and Homestar Runner]], 1 Aug 2003
# {{note|9}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20030202085605/http://www.legionstudios.com/interviews/views/homestar/homestar.html "Legion Interviews Mike Chapman of Homestarrunner.com"] [[Legion Studios Interviews|''Legion Studios'', 2002]]
# {{note|10}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20030201082658/http://www.resexcellence.com/hack_html_03/01-30-03.shtml "The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman"], [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003|Michael Cole, ''ResExcellence'', 30 Jan 2003]]
# {{note|11}} [[Giant Magazine Interview#Interview with Matt Chapman|"Matt Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", Ben Goldstein, ''Giant'' Magazine]], Apr/May 2005
# {{note|12}} Homestar faces front in [[Theme Song Video]], [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]], [[In Search of the Yello Dello Old Version]], the [[Homestar Runner and Strong Bad Screensaver|Homestar Screensaver]], and [[Hremail 7]]; he spins around in [[Old Intro 2]]; objects designed to resemble Homestar are shown from the front in [[action figure]], [[Eggs (toon)|Eggs]], and [[Costume Commercial]].
# {{note|13}} [[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005#Voices|"A Date with Homestar Runner", New York University, 1 March 2005]].

==Quotes of the Week==
{{qotwstart}}
*{{qotw|"Now you guys are sure this won't emancipate me from my ridiculous striped pants?"|[[high school]]|Mirror:hs_emancipate.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Doodle doodle loot doot doot doot doodoo. Boodle oodle oot doot doo! And so forth." ''{Inspector Gadget theme continues}''|[[Donut Unto Others]] extended take|Mirror:hs_gadget.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Don't you remember? That's how you got Darryl Strawbry on your team back then."|[[Kick-A-Ball]] outtake|Mirror:hs_strawbry.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I know how 'em duckie goes! Wack wack."|possible [[Career Day]] outtake|Mirror:hs_duckie.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Roundy here is from back when I was known as the Popcorn Lumpou." ''{Without his usual speech impediment}'' "Lumper." '''[[Matt Chapman|Matt]]:''' "Lumper."|[[Hremail 62]] outtake|Mirror:hs_lumper.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"'''[[Matt Chapman|Matt]]:''' "Try and sound like Homestar too." '''[[Mike Chapman|Mike]]:''' "I'll do it." *BURP!* '''Matt''': "Sounds like a moth comin' out!"|[[hygiene]] outtake|Mirror:hs_mikeburp.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"We are just talkin' about Bubs with a piece of paper stapled to his face, right?"|[[Happy Dethemberween]] outtake|Mirror:hs_bubstaple.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"No, HERE'S my grocery list: Amazing thing, amazing thing, amazing thing, amazing thing."|[[love poems]]|Mirror:hs_amazing.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"So what are you saying? That you -GULP- want his bod?"|[[Date Nite]]|Mirror:hs_wanthisbod.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Oh, hello guys! This is my talk and mouth move. Great times!"|Quote of the Week exclusive|Mirror:hs_greatimes.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Drinko some Malinko! Malinko flavored water! Crystal clear like domestic beer!"|[[rough copy]]|Mirror:hs_drinko.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I wonder how you spell tabasco. TABASCOooo!"|[[the movies]]|Mirror:hstabasco.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"A-listen to me now. Cheer up, Coach Z. It doesn't have to be creepy and depressing all the time..."|[[Decemberween Short Shorts]]|Mirror:hs_cheerupcz.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Doo doot. Tch. Doo doo dit. Tch. Doot doo doot. Tch. It's the hold music..."|[[isp]]|Mirror:hs_holdmusic.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Hey guys! H'whatcha teekenbot?"|[[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]]|Mirror:hs_heyguys.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"You're doing great! Now shoulders down! One and two! Feel the burn and go to bed! Make some breakfast, talk to me!"|[[lady fan]]|Mirror:hs_doingreat.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"The good times are over!!"|[[Bug in Mouth Disease]]|Mirror:hs_goodtimes.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"What in Pete Sampras is going on here?!?"|[[Cool Things]]|Mirror:hs_petesampras.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Buttdance again, like the rhythm's down your pants now!"|[[bottom 10]]|Mirror:hs_buttdance2.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"A wagon full of pamcakes? In the Champeenship?! I'd like to see ya try!"|[[montage]]|Mirror:hs_champeenship.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"THE GOOD TIMES ARE OVER!!!"|[[Bug In Mouth Disease]]|Mirror:hs_goodtimesover.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Li'l Brudder! I—I don't know what I'm doing with my life!"|[[crying]]|Mirror:hs_lilbrudder.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Let me in, da da da. Let me in!"|[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]|Mirror:hs_letmein.zip}}
*{{qotw|"That's bupkis!"|[[the facts]]|Mirror:hs_thatsbupkis.zip}}
*{{qotw|'''[[Little Girl]]:''' "That sounds like funny!" '''Homestar Runner:''' "It ''sounds'' like funny, but it's not."|[[Homestar vs. Little Girl]]|Mirror:hsgirl_likefunny.zip}}
*{{qotw|Todayborday is Labor Day song|[[Labor Dabor]]|Mirror:labordaysong_hs.zip}}
*{{qotw|"Here comes [[The Thnikkaman]]!"|[[monument]] Easter egg|Mirror:hs_thnikkaman.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"And somebody's a-ga-wabbin' a-my butt."|[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]|Mirror:hs_grabbinbutt.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Let's do this like Brutus."|[[monster truck]]|Mirror:hs_brutus.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I could go for a few [[Cold One|cold ones]] right about now."|[[Where My Hat Is At?]]|Mirror:hs_coldones.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I'm a belle!"|[[halloweener]]|Mirror:hs_imabelle.wav}}
*{{qotw|"Seriously, [[Pom Pom]], I'm about to [[pee]] my [[Homestar Runner's Pants|pants]]."|[[A Jumping Jack Contest]]|Mirror:hs_peepants.mp3}}
|}

== See Also ==
*[[Homestar Runner Evolution]]
*[[Homestar Runner Other Costumes|Other Costumes]]
*[[Nicknames#Homestar Runner|Nicknames]]
*[[Homestar Runner's Pants]]
*[[Homestar Runner's Daisy Dukes]]
*[[Homestar Runner Left Behind]]
*[[Homestar Runner Peeking]]
*[[Buttdance]]
*[[Prancing]]
*[[Seriously]]
*[[Spin My Buzzer]]
*[[Witch's Brew]]
*[[Homestar Runner's Fashion Sense]]
*[[Naked Homestar Runner]]
*[[Homestar Runner's Sleepwear]]
*[[Homestar Runner Without his Speech Impediment]]
*[[Homestar's Faces]]

== External Links ==
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{{Characters|Homestar Runner}}

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Cheat Commandos (toon)

Baldem1990 — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 02:09:50 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:cheat commandos01.png|thumb|right|220px|Rock Rock On some more!]]

A new toy series from [[Cheap as Free]]: [[Cheat Commandos]]! Rock, rock on!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Silent Rip}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Minion}}, {{Film|Gunhaver}}, {{Film|Crackotage}}, {{Film|Firebert}}, {{Film|Ripberger}}, {{Film|Fightgar}}, [[Flashfight]]

'''Places:''' [[The Stick]], [[Blue Laser HQ]], Various Battlegrounds

'''Date:''' Monday, May 10, 2004

'''Running Time:''' 1:03 [[TV Time Toons Menu|official]], 2:02 actual

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!!

{{dvd|Everything Else, Volume 2}}

== Transcript ==
''{Strong Bad is holding out a toy helicopter and making "dub dub dub" noises, then pulls out the Firebert Cheat Commando Action Figure. On the bottom of the screen it says "copyright 1986 Cheap As Free Toys"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{as Firebert}'' Time to para...troop behind enemy lines!

''{Strong Bad drops the action figure to the ground, where Homestar Runner has his own Cheat Commando action figure hiding in some tall grass.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{as Silent Rip}'' Surprise, surprise, Firebert!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{as Firebert}'' Silent Rip! You snuck up on me!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{as Silent Rip}'' That's what I do best!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{as Firebert}'' Time to take out the enemy radar dish!

''{Cut to a bunch of evil The Cheats wearing blue suits and shades (Blue Laser henchmen) in front of The Stick, which has a pie tin on top of it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{as Silent Rip}'' We're outnumbered! We need Reinforcements!

''{Cut back to Firebert and Silent Rip in the tall grass. Coach Z arrives with his own Cheat Commando. It wears military fatigues and a Justice Rocket Backpack Rocket Rocket (JRBRR).}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{as Reinforcements}'' Did somebody say my name?

'''STRONG BAD''' and '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{as Firebert and Silent Rip}'' Reinforcements!

'''COACH Z:''' ''{as Reinforcements}'' Justice Rocket Backpack Rocket Rocket fire!

''{Coach Z presses a button on the back of Reinforcements's JRBRR and a plastic rocket flies up and hits the tin, knocking it over and smashing all but one Blue Laser henchman.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{as Firebert}'' Mission accomplished! Time for some R&R!

''{Cut to the three action figures hanging out with a Barbie-like doll and some Xtra Cold Ones.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Cheat Commandos!

'''STRONG BAD''', '''HOMESTAR RUNNER''', and '''COACH Z:''' Rock, rock on!

''{The Cheat Commandos logo comes up}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' Cheat Commandos, only from Cheap as Free Toys! Collect them all! ''{As he lists each character, their toy box shows up on screen}'' Fightgar! Crackotage! Silent Rip! Firebert! Gunhaver! Flashfight! Ripberger! Foxface! Reinforcements! And Reynold! ''{cut to a bunch of vehicles and playsets in the yard}'' And don't forget new Cheat Commandos vehicles and playsets! There's the "Troop Carrier", ''{cut to Troop Carrier}'' the "Troop Transport", ''{cut to Troop Transport}'' and the "Action Figure Storage Truck"! ''{cut to Action Figure Storage Truck}'' Then take the action even further with Reynold's Apartment Extreme Playset!

''{Strong Bad brings Reynold out to his playset and plays as him.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, I really need to go grocery shopping. I wish my girlfriend didn't leave me.

''{Strong Bad tosses Reynold into the playset.}''

'''ANNOUNCER:''' All new Cheat Commandos from Cheap as Free Toys! Cheat Commandos, rock, rock on! And now, tune in weekdays, for Cheat Commando Adventures, on the inside of your TV!

''{Cut to a cartoon with cheesy animation with all of the Cheat Commandos. [[Cheat Commandos Theme Song|A G.I. Joe-like song]] plays in the background. Silent Rip is on.}''

'''SILENT RIP:''' Those loonies are gonna blow up the ocean!

''{Cut to the Blue Laser headquarters. A computer screen in the background reads "OPERATION OCEAN BLOW" and "T-MINUS: GO!!!"}''

'''BLUE LASER COMMANDER:''' WE'LL BLOW UP THE OCEAN!

'''SINGERS:''' Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom and each is sold separately.

''{Cut to Gunhaver with lasers blasting above his head}''

'''GUNHAVER:''' Quick, everyone! To the Action Figure Storage Vehicle!

''{Cut to a canyon, where a whole mess of trucks and Blue Laser vehicles are firing red and blue lasers, respectively, at each other. Cut to Crackotage, Silent Rip, Firebert, Ripberger, Gunhaver and Fightgar running along and then a shot of Fightgar firing his machine gun in all directions}''

'''SPOKESMAN:''' Cheat Commandos is an elite fighting force, sworn to protect the world from the evil forces of Blue Laser!

'''SINGERS:''' Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom and each is sold separately.

''{Cut to Blue Laser HQ. Blue Laser is with a Blue Laser commando. The computer screen now reads, "OPERATION DON'T CRUSH OURSELVES" as well as "T-MINUS: TOTAL".}''

'''BLUE LASER COMMANDER:''' CRUSH THE CHEAT COMMANDOS!

''{Cut to Firebert with a TNT detonator. He pushes down the plunger and we hear a boom. It starts a rockslide which covers two Blue Laser Commandos. Cut to Blue Laser HQ. The computer screen reads "OPERATION DON'T CRUSH OURSELVES" and now "FAILED!!"}''

'''BLUE LASER COMMANDER:''' I JUST HATE YOU SO MUCH!

''{Cut to Gunhaver.}''

'''GUNHAVER:''' Cheat Commandos... ''{zooms out to show him on a pedestal reading, "ROCK, ROCK ON" and some of the commandos surrounding him}'' rock rock on!

''{The theme music becomes more audible.}''

'''SINGERS:''' Cheat Commandos, they're probably battling evil Buy all our playsets and toys!

'''SPOKESMAN:''' ''{in a nasal voice}'' Weekdays at 4:30.

== Easter Eggs ==
*Click on "Rock, Rock On" on the final screen to see all the toys again. Click on each toy to see it alone.

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*This commercial serves to introduce all of the Cheat Commandos with the exception of Firebert. He was previously introduced in the Strong Bad email [[army]].
*All of the Cheat Commandos [[Action Figure Character Variations|action figures]] are designed for "Ages 3{{-}}5" and cost [[$11.01]].
*Four quotes from the toon have been used as a [[Quote of the Week]] at some point, more than any other toon to date.
*The [[YouTube]] description for this toon is "Original commercial for the Cheat Commandos line of action figures. Buy all our playsets and toys, indeed!"

===Remarks===
*This cartoon is loaded with exceptions to the once-solid rule of only mentioning "Cheat" with [[Integral Article|"The"]] in front of it. The fact that all the Cheat Commando characters except Firebert can speak normally implies that the writers paid no regard to the source material, as is the case with many cartoons based on toys, comics or video games.
*All figurines, with the exception of Firebert and Ripberger, are "painted" with the same spot design.
*The Blue Laser Minion has angry eyes underneath his visor.
*Gunhaver calls the "Action Figure Storage Truck" by the wrong name. He says "vehicle" instead of "truck".
*When the Cheat Commandos are marching in the TV show, each of them walk by [[Duplicate Characters|twice]]. This is most likely parodying cartoons from the 1980s with low budgets and animation goofs.
*When Fightgar is firing his laser gun, he [[Flipped Images|appears to change hands]] as he turns from side to side, firing right-handed, then left-handed, then right again. It is possible he is [[Left Handedness|ambidextrous]].
*At the end, [[Flashfight]] doesn't have his arm lifted in salute, possibly because he is the commander, which is confirmed in [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 1]].
*Although Blue Laser action figures appear in this cartoon, they don't appear packaged in the Easter egg at the end.

===Goofs===
*The [[page title]] is "[[Compy 386]]!!", yet this is not a [[Strong Bad Email]]. This is likely because [[The Brothers Chaps]] used the source HTML code from an email and forgot to change the title.
*The eyes of the doll are facing different directions.


===Inside References===
*The helicopter sound in the beginning is just like the The Cheat Skycam Traffic helicopter sounds from the Strong Bad Email [[local news]].
*When the commandos are at "R&R", they are next to "Xtra [[Cold One]]s".
*The Cheat Commandos action figure packages are the same design as in the emails [[action figure]] and [[army]].
**The words "Cool Glasses" on Gunhaver's package is a reference to [[The Theme from Dangeresque II]] on [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]].
**Firebert's box looks exactly the same as in the Easter egg in [[army]]. The caption "Yellow Dog!!" is a reference to what Homestar calls [[The Cheat]] in the same email.
**On Crackotage's package, it says "Museum Quality". The [[peanut Strong Bad]] action figure in the email [[action figure]] has the same description.
*Ripberger is the name of the magistrate in [[Thy Dungeonman II]].
*When Blue Laser Commander is ordering his minions to crush the Cheat Commandos, the computer in the background reads "T-MINUS: [[TOTAL]]".

===Real-World References===
*[[Foxface]], the only female commando, is modeled after the {{w|G.I. Joe|GI Joe}} character Scarlett, whose mantra is "I'm not just one of the 'guys', I'm better", according to the [http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/experience/pl/page.filecards/team.Joe/joe_id.64/dn/default.cfm GI Joe website]. According to Foxface's packaging, she is "Not One of The Guys!!"
*[[Blue Laser]]'s plan to blow up the ocean might be a reference to an actual GI Joe episode. The episode "There's No Place Like Springfield" concerned {{w|COBRA Organization|Cobra}}'s attempts to secure a chemical formula which could convert any body of water (even oceans) into a powerful explosive.
*The fact that the base of all Cheat Commandos are the same (in terms of size, appearance, expression, etc), with only costumes setting them apart, alludes to countless toys in the '80s that were extremely similar to facilitate mass-production.

===Fast Forward===
*In the Strong Bad Email [[virus]], the shot of Fightgar firing his machine gun in all directions is replayed in an Easter egg where the machine gun is replaced with Homestar's leg.
*On {{Decemberweenvent Calendar|day|12}}, Blue Laser Commander quotes this toon in a voice imitating [[Wikipedia:Snagglepuss|Snagglepuss]].

=== The Cheat Commandos (and their package captions) ===
*[[Gunhaver]]
**Stylin' Coat
**Cool Glasses!
**Has a Gun!
**Probably from Texas!
*[[Firebert]]
**Yellow Dog!!
**Black Hat!
**Not A Good Commando Name!!
**That One Little Guy!!
*[[Silent Rip]]
**But Deadly!!
**Two(2) Pockets!
**Communicates Via That Microphone Attached to His Helmet!
**Same Size As The Rest!!
*[[Crackotage]]
**Action!!
**Museum Quality!
**Master Locksmith, Perhaps!
**Listens To Jazz!!
*[[Fightgar]]
**Not the Most Popular!!
**Red Cloth!
**Probably Has A Raspy Voice!!
**Needs To Shave!!
*[[Reynold]]
**Civilian Contractor!!
**Fake Tie!
**Favorite Drink: Milk!!
**Not A Blackbelt!!
*[[Reinforcements]]
**The One That Coach Z Bought!!
**Sweet Camos!
**Justice Rocket Backpack!!
**Hard to See!!
*[[Foxface]]
**Lady Type!
**Natural haircolor!
**Totally Has It Together!
**Not One of The Guys!!
*[[Ripberger]]
**Stealthy!!
**Black "Gloves!"
**He's Not Wearing Pajamas!
**This One Wears Red!
*[[Flashfight]]
**In Charge of Stuff!!
**Three Medals!
**Almost Sounds Like "Flashlight"
**Five Buttons!

== DVD Version ==
*The DVD version features creators' commentary. To access it, switch your DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
*In the Easter egg with all of the Cheat Commandos toys, instead of clicking on them individually, they are all shown automatically, one at a time.

=== Commentary Transcript ===
('''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Homestar Runner]])

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I wanna do this commentary with you.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, Homestar Runner.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Nice to see you.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'm in this type of a{{--}} of a cartoon.

'''MIKE:''' There you are right there.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, that's my side part.

'''MIKE:''' Your{{--}}

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' My side part and my knee part.

'''MIKE:''' Your side part and your knee part?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' The side part's connected to the knee part?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's exactly how the song goes. I was being Silent Rip. He snuck up{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' You know what Silent Rip means?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What does? I don't know. It means he rips{{--}} he rips through the silence.

'''MIKE:''' That's right. How does he do that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I don't know, with his microphone.

'''MIKE:''' Oh, okay. You're{{--}} you're probably right.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Who's that Barbie doll? That's a pretty hot Barbie doll.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Why don't you tell them the story of all the names, Mike?

'''MIKE:''' Well, orginally, they were for the{{--}} uh, when Firebert's first appearance in the army email.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Right, The Cheat.

'''MIKE:''' The Cheat. Yeah, uh, we had just written down a bunch of commando names. Firebert was the one we, uh, decided on, but we had this list of all these other names: Gunhaver, Silent Rip, Crackotage.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ooooooh.

'''MIKE:''' And then my friend Matt thought that we should, you know, make a line of these toys using all these different names.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's a great idea.

'''MIKE:''' Yeah, Matt has a few of 'em. ''{pause until announcer says "on the inside of your TV"}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' On the ''inside'' of your TV, Mike. How do you watch those shows?

'''MIKE:''' Have you ever watched anything on the ''outside'' of your TV?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, every{{--}} uh, I think every show{{--}}

'''MIKE:''' Oh, okay.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ends up being on the outside right?

'''MIKE:''' You should try the inside.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah?

'''MIKE:''' You would fit.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Is it moist in there?

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' I hope not.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Tender? The cartoons are more tender.

'''MIKE:''' Hey, there's that red ninja that's never been in anything else.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's Ripberger.

'''MIKE:''' He's Ripberger, yeah.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' B''u''rger.

'''MIKE:''' B''u''rger. ''{laughs}'' Ripberger.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ripb''u''rger. Burger wheat.

'''MIKE:''' The Ripbergers lived behind us in Indiana when we were growing up.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' You had some burger wheat for{{--}} for lunch today, didn't you?

'''MIKE:''' I think that was bulger wheat.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Burger{{--}} burger wheat.

'''MIKE:''' All right, that's enough about that.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I like this "weekdays" guy. He's like a local guy, not from the real toy company. ''{Mike laughs}'' You're fired! ''{Mike laughs again}''

== External Links ==
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Cheat Commandos

Baldem1990 — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:56:10 GMT

Baldem1990:

[[Image:ccommandos.png|thumb|"Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom, and each is sold separately."]]

{{about|franchise}} {{forshort|Cheat Commandos (toon)}}
'''Cheat Commandos''' is a media franchise within the [[Homestar Runner universe]]. Inspired by [[The Cheat]]'s [[Firebert]] persona in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[army]], every known character in the Cheat Commandos universe (except for [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] and [[Mrs. Commanderson]]) is a The Cheat. Originally introduced as a [[Action Figure Character Variations|toy line]] manufactured by [[Cheap as Free#Toys|Cheap as Free Toys]] (all figures costing [[$11.01]] and for ages 3-5), it was quickly spun off into its own [[TV Shows|TV series]], ''Cheat Commandos Adventures''.

Mostly written by [[A. Chimendez]], the series features the titular elite fighting force and their civilian contractor [[Reynold]], sworn to protect the world from (or in rare instances like celebrating [[Thanksgiving]], call a truce with) the evil forces of [[Blue Laser]]. The Cheat Commandos' [[Mottos and Slogans#Cheat Commandos|slogan]] is "Rock Rock On!" (although at one point [[Gunhaver]] declared that it would be "Riggidy Roll" from now on).

As a parody of commercialized 1980s animated shows (particularly {{w|G.I. Joe}}), each episode exists to promote the action figures and breakfast cereals, and ends with the jingle "[[Buy all our playsets and toys!!]]". Even the show's [[Cheat Commandos Theme Song|theme song]] seems more committed to selling the figures than conveying the plot, describing the commandos' actions in vague and noncommittal terms. The characters [[Fourth Wall Breaks|break the fourth wall]] by describing settings as "playsets" and advertising their own merchandise. The parody also extends to the inclusion of teaching aids and public service announcements, an exaggerated patriotic attitude, and occasionally lazy animation.

==Members==
[[Image:cheat commandos01.png|thumb|"Collect them all!"]]
* [[Gunhaver]] {{--}} ''The squad leader, has a gun''
* [[Flashfight]] {{--}} ''Has three medals and five buttons''
* [[Fightgar]] {{--}} ''Needs to shave''
* [[Silent Rip]] {{--}} ''Snuck up on me''
* [[Crackotage]] {{--}} ''That guy that flies that plane''
* [[Reinforcements]] {{--}} ''The one that Coach Z bought''
* [[Firebert]] {{--}} ''Not a good commando name''
* [[Ripberger]] {{--}} ''Not wearing pajamas''
* [[Foxface]] {{--}} ''Not one of the guys''
* [[Reynold]] {{--}} ''Civilian contractor''
* [[Agent Chimendez]] {{--}} ''Expanded universe character''
* "Like fifty" [[Green Helmets]]

===Possibly===
* [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] {{--}} ''A marshmallow, not a cottonball''
* [[Mrs. Commanderson]] {{--}} ''Some kind of bird-reptile''
* [[Gunhavette]] {{--}} ''Takes no guff''

===Others===
* [[Oliver Smidgen]] {{--}} ''Raised by a distant relative''
* [[Reynold's Brother]] {{--}} ''Doesn't care about much''
* [[Gunk Iller]] {{--}} ''He be illin'!''
* [[The Topplegangers|Dryghost, Fudgeclank, Subtlefuge, and Swampslash]] {{--}} the Topplegangers, mercenaries of uncertain loyalties

== Toons ==

* [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]]
* [[Cheat Commandos...O's]] aka ''Time to break...fast!''
* [[Shopping For Danger]]
* [[Commandos in the Classroom]] aka ''Movie Night!''
* [[Blue Laserdisc Challenge]] ([[Everything Else, Volume 2]] exclusive)
* [[Let us give TANKS!]]
* [[An Important Rap Song]]
* [[The Next Epi-Snowed]] aka ''Just Chill... Til The Next Epi-Snowed!''
* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 1]]
* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]]

=== Other Appearances===
* [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 7]] (Easter egg)
* Email [[virus]] (Easter egg)
* [[Toikey TV]]
* [[Pistols for Pandas]] (Easter egg)
* [[Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack]]
* [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]] ([[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails#arbordayspecial|fake thumbnail]]; aka ''The Cheat Commandos Arbor Day Special'')
* {{Decemberweenvent Calendar|12}}

==Fun Facts==
*In the Cheat Commandos logo, the word "Cheat" is colored like The Cheat, and the word "Commandos" has the same colors as the flag of [[Strong Badia]].
*In the TV show, Gunhaver is voiced by [[Crack Stuntman]], and Firebert is presumably voiced by The Cheat. Other voice actors include the [[guy who does the bad guy's voice]] (as the Blue Laser Commander), [[Crack Stuntman's girlfriend]] (as the [[New Bad Guy Girl Character]]) and [[A. Chimendez]] (as [[Agent Chimendez]]).
**In the DVD commentary for [[An Important Rap Song]], Fightgar mentions that his voice actor is "Reynolda Crake", but [[Mike Chapman]] accuses him of just making that up.
*All known episodes are written by [[A. Chimendez]], with the exception of ''Movie Night!'', which was written by A. Chimendez Jr.
*In all of the Cheat Commandos toons, the Cheat Commandos have spots resembling the shape of the [[Disney]]'s {{w|Mickey Mouse}} logo (called a {{w|hidden Mickey}}) at the bottom of their body.
*Cheat Commandos toys were briefly seen in the [[Strong Bad Email]]s [[garage sale]] and [[concert]].
*Cheat Commandos toys can be purchased from the [[Store]].
**In addition, cardboard cutouts of the playsets are [[Cheat Commandos Playsets|available for download]].
*After {{w|Hasbro}} uploaded the entire original G.I. Joe cartoon onto YouTube in 2020, all of the Cheat Commandos cartoons were uploaded to the [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] YouTube channel.
*"Rock Rock On" is a line Q-Tip says to give shout-outs at the end of the Tribe Called Quest song "The Chase, Pt. 2" on their album ''Midnight Marauders''.

==Quotes of the Week==

{{qotwstart|plural=true}}
*{{qotw-pcmac|"Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom, and each is sold separately. Cheat Commandos, they're probably battling evil. Buy all our playsets and toys!"|[[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]]|Mirror:cc theme.zip|Mirror:cc_theme.sit}}
|}

{{CheatCommandos}}
[[Category:Cheat Commandos|*]][[Category:Products|Cheat Commandos, The]][[Category:Organizations]][[Category:Advertisements]][[Category:Strong Bad Email Spin-offs]]

Index Page

Baldem1990 — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:20:14 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{watchtoon||view|HR}}
[[File:NewIndexPage.png|thumb|220px|Come on in here!]]
{{redirects|Welcome}} {{for|misspelling|Unusual Greetings#Weclome}}
The '''{{w|Web server directory index|index page}}''' is what first greets visitors to [[homestarrunner.com]]. In addition to directing viewers to a [[Main Pages|main page]], [[Index Page Messages|recent updates]] and [[store]] items are also highlighted.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Pom Pom}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Trogdor}} (Trogday 2008), {{Film|Sticklyman}} (December 31, 2020)

'''Places:''' [[The Field]]

'''Date:''' ''ca.'' June 10, 2003 (original), December 31, 2020 (current version)

'''Page Title:''' Everybody! Everybody! 
:'''Trogday 2008 Page Title:''' Troggie Turns Five! 
:'''April Fool 2014 Page Title:''' Everybody! Everybody? 
:'''2018 Redesign Page Title:''' Hey Look! A New Homestar Runner Website Thing To Click On Things On! 
:'''December 31, 2020 Page Title:''' Umber Construmption!

==History==
Before the index page was created, an [[:Category:Intro Toons|introduction toon]] automatically played for visitors that would then redirect to a main page.

===Yellow Index Page (2003-2020)===
[[Image:Intro decision page.png|thumb|220px|Everybody! Everybody!]]
The first index page (created ''ca.'' June 10, 2003) featured [[Homestar Runner]], silently standing still but blinking, in front of a golden backdrop with the text "homestarrunner.com" tiled behind him at varying opacity. Homestar was accompanied by two options: "come on in" {{--}} leading to a random [[Main Pages|main page]] {{--}} and "watch intro" {{--}} playing [[Old New Intro|the introduction animation]] and then automatically redirecting to a random main page. The [[navbar]] was also visible, allowing visitors to bypass the two options and directly navigate to a specific subsection of the site.

"Come on in" would only select from the first [[Main Page 20|20]] main pages, and the intro only the first [[Main Page 14|14]], even though there were 26 main pages by the time this index page was replaced.

Through fall 2005, the [[Ween Intro]] would play during the [[Halloween]] season.

====April Fools' Day====
This page was frequently replaced or altered for an [[April Fools' Day]] gag on the first of April.

*'''2004:''' A faux {{w|Domain parking|parked domain}} page suggested that the [[homestarrunner.com]] URL was now held by [[Thorax Corporation]], before revealing the [[20X6]] toon [[Under Construction]].
*'''2005:''' [[HomestarRunner.com: PAY PLUS!]] greeted viewers by informing them that Homestar Runner had become a subscription-based site.
*'''2006:''' The index page, along with most of the website, [[April Fools' 2006|was rotated upside-down]].
*'''2009:''' [[April Fool 09]] replaced the index page, changing the [[Old New Intro|intro]] into [[Sbemailiarized Entertainment|a Strong Bad email]].
*'''2010:''' The toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], announcing extreme redesigns for the characters, automatically played.
*'''2014:''' The index page [[April Fool 2014|appeared old and dilapidated]] before playing a toon joking about [[Hiatuses|the current status of the website]]. This alternate index page remained in place for roughly three months.

<gallery heights=96px>
File:underconstruction02.png|Domain reserved (2004)
File:Payplus.PNG|New annual fee! (2005)
Image:Intro decision page flipped.png|Flip 'em up Fran (2006)
Image:AprilFools2014.png|Dilapidated index page (2014)
</gallery>
====Trogday 08====
[[Image:Trogdor Intro.png|thumb|Troggie turns Five!]]
On January 13, 2008, the index page featured a picture of [[Trogdor]] in the shape of the numeral 5 (referred to elsewhere [[Store T-Shirts#tshirt_5dor|as Five-dor]]) on a black background, to celebrate [[Trogday (holiday)|Trogdor's fifth birthday]]. The two text options appeared in all caps with exclamation points. This page remained up for a week, returning to normal on January 21.

Unlike the standard index page, "come on in!" on the Five-dor index page linked to all the existing main pages (1 through [[Main Page 24|24]]).

====Other Variations====
On January 21, 2010, a "shop our store" link was added and the "come on in" link was moved to the center of the page. After [[Xeriouxly Forxe|that year's April Fools']], the original index page was restored on April 2.

An [[Old-Timey]] version of the index page featuring a mechanized [[The Homestar Runner]] was shown in [[sbemail 206]], though it never was in place on the actual index page.

<gallery heights=96px>
Image:Intro decision page with store.png|"shop our store" link (Jan {{-}} Mar 2010)
File:oldtimeywebsite.png|Old-Timey index page from [[sbemail 206]]
</gallery>

====Post-Flash Transition (2018-2020)====
{{seealso|Post-Flash Site Update}}
On January 13, 2018, an [[Index Page Footer|HTML footer]] was added to the page mentioning the retirement of [[Flash]]. It announced a future redesign of the site, linked to [[YouTube]] videos and the HTML [[TROGDOR!]] game, and allowed viewers to sign up for [[the Deleteheads Download]] mailing list. This text was updated frequently, usually for announcements.

On July 17, 2018, an unfinished redesigned version was revealed at [[newhr:|new.homestarrunner.com]]. This re-imagined index page featured an embedded YouTube player, with drop-down menus for playlists and episodes. However, it was given little attention and few to no updates after its unveiling, later officially referred to as abandoned.

On December 31, 2020, the page was replaced by a white screen with an static image of [[Sticklyman]] shoveling pudding with the Homestar Runner logo, stating that the site was "way under construction" and "might [[be's]] down and/or weird for a bit". Soon after, [[Post-Flash Site Update|the website was updated]], and the page was upgraded to the current version.

<gallery>
File:IndexHTML.png|HTML footer (Jan {{-}} Mar 2018)
File:PAXIndexPage.png|HTML footer (Mar {{-}} Apr 2018)
File:IndexPageRedesign.png|Abandoned redesign
File:underconstruction.jpg|December 31, 2020 while transitioning to Ruffle and HTML5
</gallery>

== Current Version (2021-Present) ==
''From "[[Post-Flash Site Update#Post-Flash Update Notice|post-flash update!]]":''
<blockquote>The first thing you'll notice is that the landing page when you go to homestarrunner.com is very different. There are now useful things on here! Not just "watch intro!".</blockquote>

The index page features [[Homestar Runner]] and [[Strong Bad]] standing in a stylized version of [[the field]], underneath "homestarrunner.com" written in large text in the typeface Bauhaus 93. A blue ribbon reading "come on in" on the left leads to a random main page. On the right are two content blocks of auto-scrolling captioned images: "the latest [[style]]s", consisting of [[Index Page Messages|messages about updates]], and "[[store]]", highlighting recent products at all three storefronts. A feed of [[@StrongBadActual]] tweets was featured alongside these two widgets; this was removed November 23, 2023.

The scene changes to reflect the time of day on the viewer's computer clock (in a manner similar to the old [[Store Thank You Messages]]):
<gallery>
Image:IndexPageSunrise.png|Dawn (7:00AM {{-}} 9:59AM)
File:NewIndexPage.png|Daytime (10:00AM {{-}} 5:59PM)
Image:IndexPageSunset.png|Sunset (6:00PM {{-}} 7:59PM)
Image:IndexPageNight.png|Nighttime (8:00PM {{-}} 6:59AM)
</gallery>

== Easter Eggs ==
*Characters will peek in from the left when clicking on Homestar or [[Strong Bad]] (or when time has passed), and will say a line when clicked. Clicking near the left side of the screen or on Homestar or Strong Bad will also make a character show up.
**'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''
**'''STRONG MAD:''' I'M A WEBSITE!
**'''STRONG SAD:''' Leave me alone!
**'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''
**'''MARZIPAN:''' Lookin' pretty good! (line taken directly from [[The Luau]])
**'''COACH Z:''' This is a great worbsite!
**'''BUBS:''' That's five dollars a click!
**'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' Doo hoo hoo hoo!
**'''THE POOPSMITH:''' ''{"splat" sound}''
**'''HOMSAR:''' Ah'm a real batch export!

*On April 16, 2025, the Index Page was updated with the text "celebrating 25 dot coms".
**Clicking on the words will cause Homestar to say "dot com" and a ".com" will appear. Each time the words are clicked, another ".com" will appear. At the 26th click, a final ".com" will fill the screen, and then they will all fade away.
**Clicking on each pop-up character will cause the character to say a line:
***'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises that resemble "dot com"}''
***'''STRONG MAD:''' I'M A WEBSITE!
***'''STRONG SAD:''' Dooot cooom.
***'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''
***'''MARZIPAN:''' Dot com!
***'''COACH Z:''' Dort corm!
***'''BUBS:''' Dot com!
***'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' Dot com!
***'''THE POOPSMITH:''' ''{"splat" sound}''
***'''HOMSAR:''' Ah'm your worst RSS feed.

== See Also ==
* [[Index Page Messages]]
* [[Index Page Footer]]

== External Links ==
*[[HR:|visit the index page]]
*[[oldhr:index.html|visit the Flash index page]]
*[[oldhr:welcome.swf|view the Flash file]]
*[[oldhr:fivedor.swf|view the Flash file for the Trogdor index page]]
*[[newhr:|View an old redesign of the index page]]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100227190708/http://www.homestarrunner.com/ view the "Shop Our Store" version]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20210101004701/https://homestarrunner.com/ visit the December 31, 2020 version]

{{H*RNav}}
[[Category:Special Pages]]
[[Category:Homestar Runner Filmography]]
[[Category:Trogdor Filmography]]

{{subtitlesLinks|index}}

crying

Baldem1990 — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:26:06 GMT

Baldem1990: Fixed grammar

{{sbenav}}

[[Image:lilbrudder.png|thumb|"Don't cry for me, The Cheatentina..."]]

{{aboutemail}} {{for|[[running gag]]|Crying}}

DJ Solerous asks Strong Bad if he had ever made Homestar cry. All weep when they see Li'l Brudder.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, [[Li'l Brudder]] (Pictured), {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, [[Tendafoot]] (Pictured)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]]

{{Comp|Compy 386}}

'''Date:''' Monday, July 26, 2004

'''Running Time:''' 3:26

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Four}}, {{dvd|Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD|notitle=true}}

== Transcript ==
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Rapping}'' I'm not gonna sing an email song this week ''{Short pause}'' e{{--}}''{realizes mistake, talking}'' Oh. Never mind.

''{Pulls up email}'' ''{Reading}''

<blockquote class="email">YO Yo Strongbad, 
Hey Strongbad I was wondering if you 
have ever made homestar cry. 
DJ Solerous Australia</blockquote>

''{After "Hey Strongbad" he stops mid-sentence and says: "Well, which is it? 'Yo yo' or 'Hey' Strong Bad? I mean, the outcome of the rest of this whole email hinges on the decision made{{--}}" Without skipping a beat, as if it no longer matters, he finishes reading the email.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Typing}'' Whoa! ''THE'' DJ Solerous? What an honor! I saw you spin in a warehouse in Canberra ''{He pronounces it as can-BEAR-uh.}'' a few years back! Uh, no wait. I lied. I, nor anyone else, have ever heard of DJ Smoldyface.

''{clears screen}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Typing}'' So, have I ever made Homestar cry? Uh ''{Pronounces it as "uhhhhhhh."}'', yes. Yes, I have. A lot. I can pretty much make anybody cry just by showing them this drawing I invented of a one-legged puppy named "Li'l Brudder."

''{Strong Bad holds up a picture of a one-legged puppy saying "I can make it on my own."}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{says}'' I mean, ''{types}'' it cracks me up, but ''{says}'' uh, ''{types}'' Homestar just falls apart when he sees him. A-like so... ''{Gets off the stool, making [[The Geddup Noise]], and exits.}''

''{Cut to The Field. Homestar is standing there, looking angrily offscreen right. Enter Strong Bad.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a mean tone and his angry eyebrows appear}'' Yeah, you ''stay'' over there.

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, Homestar. I've got something for you.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Thanks, Strong Bad! What is it what is it what is it what is it what is it?

'''STRONG BAD:''' It's just this drawing ''{He holds up his drawing of Lil' Brudder}'' I made...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{uneasy and in a tearful tone}'' Oh, no. ''{Homestar's sad eyebrows appear.}'' Don't do it. You know the storm that will unleash!

'''STRONG BAD:''' No, I think you'll LIKE ''{He holds up his drawing of Lil' Brudder again}'' it!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{on the verge of tears and about to cry}'' Strong Bad, no! I can't handle it!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Ta-daaah! ''{Holds the Li'l Brudder drawing in front of his face.}''

''{Homestar breaks down crying, falls to his knees}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' No-ho-hooo... LI'L BRUDDER! That little guy... He's got the heart of a champion! ''{Cut to Strong Bad.}'' You're gonna make it, Li'l Brudder! You just keep scrapin' along!

''{Strong Bad looks on in disbelief; Cut to Homestar. Homestar is lying and rolling on the ground, sobbing hysterically.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oooooh-oh-oh-oooooohh... Li'l ''{He kicks the grass.}'' Bruddeeer... ''{He stops kicking the grass.}'' I... ''I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING WITH MY LIFE!'' ''{inhales twice}'' I-''{inhales}''-I'm thinking of getting into ''{sniffs, then inhales}'' male modeling{{--}}o-or maybe high finance... I JUST DON'T KNOW!!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{As Li'l Brudder, shaking the drawing like a crude hand puppet.}'' I'm gonna be all right, Homestar.'' {Homestar is heard "oh"-ing.}'' I can make it on my own!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oooooh-oh-oh-oohh{{--}}it's like I said... ''{inhales twice}'' the heart of a champion!

''{Enter The Cheat, from offscreen left.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Strong Bad turns to The Cheat and does his Li'l Brudder act.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, The Cheat, I'm gonna be a quarterback when I grow up! ''{The Cheat is saddened and cries.}'' I'm gonna throw for 2,000 yards! ''{The Cheat sobs.}'' Don't cry for me, The Cheatentina...

''{Enter Strong Sad, his eyes red around the edges and all teary, apparently trying not to cry.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh, Strong Bad, is Li'l Brudder named after me? ''{The Cheat sadly walks away offscreen.}'' Do you think of ''me'' as a... one-legged puppy?

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uhh, ''{Hides the Li'l Brudder drawing. }'' no. I think of you as a two-legged elephant... named ''{He holds up a picture of this, with "Tendafoot" saying "I'm tops!"}'' "Tendafoot." ''{Pronounces name as "Tenderfoot."}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{Speaking as Tendafoot/Strong Sad}'' I could power a small city with my whining!

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{dejected}'' I probably could.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{still sobbing}'' Ooh-h-h-h, Tendafoot, can you tell me how to get the most out of life?

''{Cut to the Compy 386. Strong Bad enters and sits down.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' There ya go. Homestar crying. Not a problem. I bet all a ya'lls  are prob'ly crying all over the place. That Li'l Brudder sure knows how to tug at your heartstrings. ''{begins to choke up as he speaks}'' ''{not typed}'' He's... ''{typing}'' He's just such a trooper.  ''{starts to cry}'' Got such a strong... one leg. ''{recovers}'' Um, yeah. I think I've got a ''{hesitates}'' food in the oven. ''{begins to cry again}'' I gotta go.

''{Strong Bad gets up and hurries out. [[The Paper]] comes down.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*Click on "YO Yo" to see a Strong Bad yo-yo.
*Click on "''The'' DJ Solerous" to see a flyer for a DJ event.
<blockquote>Perfectly Legal WAREHOUSE RAVE 
featuring: 
DJ Solerous 
DJ Stank 
and DJ from Roseanne 
Don't tell the cops!!</blockquote>
*Click on "Homestar crying" at the end to see more of him crying:
:''{Homestar is still bawling.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ohh, Tendafoot! Can you tell me what to do with myself? I feel like I'm at a crossroads, and there's like, a Denny's on one corner, and an IHOP on the other!
:''{The camera flashes to Homestar kneeling over the Tendafoot drawing.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Can you give me some sound financial advice?
:''{The camera flashes to Homestar lying on the ground.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Tendafoot, can you help advise me on my future?
*Click on "Li'l Brudder" at the end to see Li'l Brudder falling off his one leg.

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*The summary on the [[Podstar Runner]] RSS feed for this video says "Strong Bad invents a 1-legged puppy and the tears flow."
*The [[YouTube]] description for this email is "Strong Bad makes Homestar cry with his drawing of a one legged puppy with an indomitable spirit! Enter Li'l Brudder!"

===Remarks===
*The tears flying off Homestar's face are the same as in both [[A Jumping Jack Contest]] and [[A Jorb Well Done]]. In those toons, the water coming off his face is sweat.
*The pieces of notebook paper are unusually rigid. Even when Strong Bad is holding the Lil' Brudder picture from the bottom it still stands straight up.
*When Homestar is rolling on the ground, it seems his shading stays on one side of his body.
*Homestar's height is different in this email, as he's proportionate to Strong Bad, whereas in most other toons and emails, he's taller than Strong Bad.
*Although Strong Bad is known to be a stickler for proper grammar, in the sentence "I, nor anyone else, have ever heard of DJ Smoldyface," he misuses the conjunction ''nor'' by failing to negate either of the elements it connects, and he also fails to make the subject(s) and verb agree. The sentence should read "''Neither'' I, nor anyone else, ''has'' ever heard of DJ Smoldyface."
**He also puts the apostrophe in between the wrong letters of "y'all", instead spelling it "ya'll".

===Inside References===
*The DJ flyer is a reference to an Easter egg in [[techno]] for The Cheat's light-switch rave.
*"I can make it on my own" might be a reference to the Easter egg in [[invisibility]], where the tossed-out [[Tandy 400]] says it.
*Li'l Brudder and Tendafoot are both [[Severed Body Parts|missing body parts]].
*When Li'l Brudder's leg wobbles, it makes the same sound that [[Homsar]] makes when he walks.
*Homestar is [[Homestar Runner Left Behind|left behind]] in the field in the Easter egg of this email.
*Strong Bad says that he has "[[Nondescript Nouns|a food]]" in the oven.

===Real-World References===
*On the DJ flyer, "DJ from Roseanne" is a reference to the television show "[[IMDB:tt0094540|Roseanne]]". Actor [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279896/ Michael Fishman] played the role of Roseanne's son D. J. Conner.
*"Don't cry for me, The Cheatentina" is a reference to the song "[[Wikipedia:Don't Cry For Me, Argentina|Don't Cry For Me, Argentina]]" from [[Wikipedia:Andrew Lloyd Webber|Andrew Lloyd Webber's]] musical "[[Wikipedia:Evita|Evita]]".
*"Tendafoot" is possibly a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Boy Scouts of America|Boy Scouts']] rank of "[[Wikipedia:List of BSA rank requirements#Tenderfoot Scout|Tenderfoot]]", which is the first rank a Scout can achieve. The term originated in the American Old West to refer to inexperienced ranchers or miners.
*[[Wikipedia:Canberra|Canberra]] is Australia's capital city. Most Australians pronounce the city's name "CAN-bruh." A minority pronounce it "CAN-buh-ruh" and a few use "can-BEAR-uh," though the latter is generally considered incorrect. The varying pronunciation is to some extent a class-based difference.
*[[Wikipedia:IHOP (restaurant)|IHOP]] and [[Wikipedia:Denny's|Denny's]] are restaurant chains that both specialize in breakfast items.

===Fast Forward===
*Li'l Brudder and Tendafoot later star in their own TV show, [[The Li'l Brudder Show]].
*Homestar cries again from Li'l Brudder in [[Strong Badia the Free]] when he is landed on by the Peace Draft wheel. During the scene that follows, Homestar wonders "why I even put that on the board".
*Despite his claim that he is over it, Homestar once again cries at the image of Li'l Brudder in the 2009 update of [[Punkin Stencils]].
*Homestar cries and declares he doesn't know what he's doing with his life again in [[Kick The Cheat Returns!]], this time over a [[Kick The Cheat]] Plush's new crying voice.

==DVD Version==
*The DVD version features hidden creators' commentary. To access it, switch the DVD player's audio language selection while watching.
===Commentary Transcript===
'''Commentary by:''' [[Mike Chapman]], [[Matt Chapman]]

'''MIKE:''' An email. Hi, guys!

'''MATT:''' Strong Bad{{--}} You just did that.

'''MIKE:''' Ummmm, gah, start us over. Start us over. No, let's keep going. Let's keep going. Let's keep going.

'''MATT:''' Are you sure?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' Okay.

'''MIKE:''' All I can think to do is, like, start saying the email.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Just recite the lines along with it.

'''MATT:''' Mmmhmm.

'''MIKE:''' Don't we, don't you mispronounce uh...

'''MATT:''' Canberra?

'''MIKE:''' Yeah.

'''MATT:''' How are you supposed to say it?

'''MIKE:''' I dunno. I think it's supposed to be... Canberra, or something.

'''MATT:''' Oh. Have we gotten complaints?

'''MIKE:''' I think there was, I think in one of the message boards, there was a...

'''MATT:''' I can't imagine Strong Bad being a stickler for, uh...

'''MIKE:''' Pronouncing foreign cities.

'''MATT:''' Yeah. Even though he is a stickler about a lot of other things. So this is where Little Brudder came from.

'''MIKE:''' That's right. He's since gone on to uhh, have his own theme song. Who do you think Homestar was talking to?

'''MATT:''' I think he was talking to that pile of, uh, Swiss Cake Rolls that he's friends with.

'''MIKE:''' Those things are bad for you!

'''MATT:''' They got in a fight and he told them to stay over there. Ober dere. Did you draw those new feet for this one, Mike?

'''MIKE:''' No, that was actually for the Cheat Commandos.

'''MATT:''' Oh, right.

'''MIKE:''' And Homestar's kneeling down, playing Cheat Commandos in the commercial.

'''MATT:''' I think the drool, the puddle of drool, is really what does it with Little Brudder.

'''MIKE:''' Makes it what?

'''MATT:''' Even sadder. ''{simultaneously with Mike}'' More pathetic.

'''MIKE:''' Those tears, that Homestar has, were originally sweat from, uh, an old cartoon.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Jumping Jacks cartoon.

'''MATT:''' That's been around forever, and unchanged, mostly.

'''MIKE:''' Yes, not very good.

'''MATT:''' No, they're not.

'''MIKE:''' They probably, they probably need to be updated.

'''MATT:''' Don't look at 'em.

'''MIKE:''' ''{noises, sounds like "thang, thang, thang"}''

'''MIKE:''' I always wondered about the abbreviation, or the shortening of little to li'l, and where the apostrophe goes. Because there technically should be an apostrophe after both, before and after the l.

'''MATT:''' Well, right, because there's an e at the end of...

'''MIKE:''' 'Cause sometimes I do lil', and sometimes I do li'l.

'''MATT:''' It's back when they spelled little litel.

'''MIKE:''' Yes, it's replacing all of those. One of the few times when Strong Sad, these days, is actually sad. He has really not been sad, in a long time.

'''MATT:''' Yeah, he's, yeah, it's true. We, our website sucks now.

'''MIKE:''' ''{laughs}'' No, it's better. He became more um... developed. He used to just say things like, ''{imitating Strong Sad}'' "We die a little more every day," or something like that.

'''MATT:''' "Each day we die a little more," Mike?

'''MIKE:''' Ha! Well, my impression was pretty good. Look at his extensive use of apostrophes, right there.

'''MATT:''' Yeah.

'''MIKE:''' Prob'ly, and y'alls.

'''MATT:''' Um...

'''MIKE:''' He used an apostrophe there, in "I've." This is the apostrophe email.

=== Fun Facts ===
*[[The Brothers Chaps]] make reference to the [[Swiss cake rolls]] from [[invisibility]].

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|109|353|youtube=l1P_hPf-woA}}
{{Strong Bad Email}}[[Category: Emails With DVD Commentary]]
[[Category:Podstar Runner]]

Old New Intro

Baldem1990 — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:16:59 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:intro.PNG|thumb|"Everybody! Lah-dee-dah-dee-dah!"]]

An introductory animation for [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] that greeted visitors to [[homestarrunner.com|the site]] for nearly two decades.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}

'''Date:''' 2001

'''Running Time:''' 0:20

'''Page Title:''' Remember when you couldn't skip this?!

'''Original Page Title:''' Everybody! Everybody!

== Transcript ==
'''KIDS:''' ''{singing in background, music continually loops throughout intro}'' Everybody! Everybody! Everybody! Everybody!

''{A lit version of Homestar Runner, similar to graphics seen on sports scoreboards, runs in place. The normal Homestar, smaller than the graphic, runs across the top of the screen, leaving the letters "H O M E S T A R" from left to right in a scoreboard-like typeface, then runs offscreen. The letters fade between a cycle of red, white, and blue. He re-enters at the bottom right leaving the similarly-displayed letters "R U N N E R" from right to left, then runs off the left side of the screen. Appearing slightly larger from the left, he runs across the middle of the screen, causing the words "HOMESTAR" and "RUNNER" to scatter. His logo, also in scoreboard style, fades in behind him as he runs, and then fades into the glossy, higher-detail version of the logo. The star from the logo elongates itself toward the camera into a star-shaped tunnel, alternating in red, white and blue, and eventually zooming upon Homestar standing in front of a blue background with light blue stripes emanating from the center.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{out of sync with the background music}'' Everybody! Lah-dee-dah-dee-dah! ''{background music fades out}'' Everybody! Lah-dee-dah-dee-dah!

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
[[File:Intro decision page.png|thumb|Remember when you "could" skip this?!]]
*This introduction was in place on [[homestarrunner.com]] from 2001, retired in 2021 as part of [[Post-Flash Site Update|a major reworking of the site's structure]].
** At first, as the [[page title]] alludes to, the intro played whenever navigating to the homestarrunner.com URL.
** In mid-2003, a [[Index Page|landing page]] was put in place on the index, giving visitors the choice to either watch the intro or "come on in" directly to a [[Main Pages|main page]].
** As of 2021, the index page "only" offers the choice to "come on in". The retired Old New Intro can now be watched via the [[TV Time Toons Menu]].

===Trivia===
*In [[retroCRUSH Interview|an interview with retroCRUSH]], [[Mike Chapman]] revealed that he and [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] sung the background song and sped up their voices to achieve the childlike higher pitch.
**A similar method was used to create the [[Homestar Runner Theme Song]].

===Remarks===
*The HTML filename (intro.html) does not match its SWF counterpart, named newintro.swf. intro.swf is the Flash file for the [[Old Intro]].
*The lightbulbs that make up the outline of Homestar's picture have only a fraction of them glow.
*Once the "skip" button disappears, clicking the star on Homestar's shirt jumps straight to the [[Main Pages]] without having to wait for Homestar to finish singing.
*The intro will only lead to [[Main Pages]] 1 through 14.
*On some [[Halloween]]s from 2001 through 2005, the page was replaced with a [[Ween Intro|Halloween-styled variation]] that featured Homestar wearing orange and black. This intro always led to [[Main Page 7]], the Halloween graveyard main page.

===Goofs===
[[Image:Legless Homestar Intro.PNG|thumb|[[Lack of visible arms|Lack of visible legs]]]]
*When the big yellow Homestar lifts his front leg, a yellow line is visible between two of the scoreboard lights.
*There is a single frame toward the end where most of Homestar's body should be visible, yet his legs are missing.
*When Homestar opens his mouth, his hat changes to a darker red and goes back when he closes it.

===Fast Forward===
*The [[Everybody Everybody#The song|"Everybody Everybody" song]] has been reused on many occasions.
*The main menu for [[Everything Else, Volume Two]] depicts a felt version of Homestar on the blue background.
*The intro to [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]] starts as an expanded 3D version of this intro.
*On [[April Fool 09|April Fools' Day 2009]], [[Strong Bad]] [[Sbemailiarized Entertainment|Sbemailiarized]] the animation.
*Late at night on March 31, 2010, the normal intro and the [[index page]] were replaced by [[Xeriouxly Forxe]].
*The scoreboard animation makes a brief appearance in [[Back to a Website]].

== External Links ==
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[[Category:Intro Toons]][[Category:Shorts]]

cheat talk

Baldem1990 — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:57:50 GMT

Baldem1990:

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[[Image:sbemail55.PNG|thumb|"Douglas! Douglas!"]]

After being emailed by the town of Cory, North Dakota, Strong Bad tries to get The Cheat to speak English, without much luck.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, [[Monkey D]] (Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Computer Room]]

'''Computer:''' [[Compy 386]]

'''Date:''' Monday, December 16, 2002

'''Running Time:''' 2:08

'''Page Title:''' Compy 386!

{{dvd|strongbad_email.exe Disc Two}}

== Transcript ==

'''STRONG BAD:''' Duh duh dududududududududuh duhduhduhduhduhduh email.

''{reading}''

<blockquote class="compy email">Dear Strong Bad, 
 
I think the Cheat is the coolest 
thing ever, but why can't I 
understand him? Please tell the 
Cheat to talk normal. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Cory, North Dakota</blockquote>

'''STRONG BAD:''' Whoa. The entire town of Cory, North Dakota, decided to email me. That was nice of them.

''{Strong Bad's voice echoes and sounds as if it's coming out of a megaphone.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Citizens of Cory! Thank you for your email. Hang on. Let me get the Cheat.

''{Strong Bad turns around in his chair and calls for The Cheat, his voice normal}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, The Che—Oh! The Cheat.

''{Strong Bad sees that The Cheat is standing beside him.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Some town here can't understand you. Say something normal, like-er-um-uhhh... Douglas.

'''THE CHEAT:''' Meh!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Douglas?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{emphatically}'' Douglas!

'''THE CHEAT:''' Meh!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{turning back to his computer, typing}'' Well, I guess you can't expect much from a furry little man who hangs out with my brother all day. ''{stops typing}'' Speaking of...

''{Strong Bad turns around again, calling for Strong Mad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey, Strong Ma—Whoa!

''{He sees that Strong Mad is standing beside him.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Strong Mad. Say Douglas.

'''STRONG MAD:''' DUH!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Douglas!

'''STRONG MAD:''' DUH...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{emphatically}'' Douglas!

'''STRONG MAD:''' Duh?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{turning back to his computer again and starts typing}'' So, there you have it, people of Cory, North Dakota. ''{stops typing}'' Eh—oh. ''{resumes typing}'' Hang on a second.

''{Strong Bad turns away again}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey! Strong Sad!

''{Strong Sad arrives.}''

''{Strong Bad hits him in the stomach with the keyboard.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Douglas!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' So, there you have it, people of Cory, North Dakota. The Cheat can't say anything normal, like Douglas.

''{Something that sounds like "Douglas" said in a The Cheat voice is heard off to the left and Strong Bad turns around}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What the— Who said Douglas?

''{"Douglas" is heard again, but then it cuts to a window.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, wait, it's just the branch of that old sycamore rubbing against the window. It was nothing to worry about after all.

''{Strong Bad turns back to his computer again.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' So, I guess you guys are just gonna have to learn how to speak The Cheat. I know a little myself... ''{stops typing}'' You know, like, ''{speaks some The Cheat}'', and, um, ''{speaks more The Cheat}'', you know... I don't know what any of that means, but, uh, it really seems to tick The Cheat off when I say it, so, I say it to him all the time. Anyways, give it up for me! ...Guys?

''{[[The Paper]] comes down.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
[[Image:Learn to speak.PNG|thumb|Actual learning methods!]]
*At the end, click on "you guys" to bring up a [[postcard]] from Cory, North Dakota featuring [[Monkey D]].
*Also at the end, click on the words, "learn how to speak The Cheat" to get a sample from the LP recorded from a microphone.
:'''ANNOUNCER:''' ...and language is what makes people talk. Let's begin.
:'''THE CHEAT:''' ''(The phrase The Cheat used to offer [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] a glass of [[melonade]] in [[A Jumping Jack Contest]])''
:'''ANNOUNCER:''' Means: "Hey, Homestar, would you like 147 glasses of melonade?"
:'''THE CHEAT:''' ''(The phrase The Cheat used when commenting on [[The King of Town]]'s pumpkin at the [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]])''
:'''ANNOUNCER:''' Means: "The King of Town is ''so'' lame."
:'''THE CHEAT:''' ''(The phrase The Cheat used in [[superhero name]] before Strong Bad says the cape looks great)''
:'''ANNOUNCER:''' Means: "What, don't you like this costume?"
:'''THE CHEAT:''' ''(The phrase The Cheat said to Strong Bad in [[sb_email 22]])''
:'''ANNOUNCER:''' Means: "Check it out, this is going to be great. Just say 'Screw all y'all!'." And now on to Lesson 2: All the swears...
:''{A record scratching noise is heard as it was yanked off a vinyl player and the recording stops.}''

== Fun Facts ==
===Trivia===
*According to the [[Inkhole Interview]], [[Mike Chapman]] provides the voice of Strong Sad instead of [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] when he says "Douglas", because Matt strained his voice.
*The label on the disk in the floppy disk container reads "[[Floppy Disk Container#lode runner|lode runner]]".
*The record case reads:
<blockquote>
Learn to speak... 
The Cheat 
 
ACTUAL LEARNING METHODS!
 
Now YOU TOO can talk like 
your favorite The Cheat, 
The Cheat! Just place this 
record on your HI-FI and the 
learning will happen automatically! 
Self-education is where it's at!!! 
 
60 LESSON COURSE includes: 
Welcome Phrases, Goodnight 
Phrases, Ordering Food Phrases, 
Getting Directions Phrases, and 
Office Party Phrases. 
 
Thorax Language Courses 
Learn to speak in another man's tongue!®
</blockquote>
*This email does not have a [[YouTube]] video description.

===Remarks===
*At the end where Strong Bad speaks The Cheat, he says he doesn't know what that means, even though he can normally understand The Cheat well.
*There is no city in North Dakota named Cory. However, there are towns named Cory in California, Colorado, and Indiana.

===Goofs===
*When Strong Bad types "Hang on a second." and calls "Hey, Strong Sad!", the screen says "Hnag on a second" after the change in camera view.
*When Strong Bad calls for Strong Mad, while he's talking to him, the screen still has the text from the previous scene, when it should be "Well, you can't expect much..."
*After Strong Bad calls for The Cheat, the word "the" in The Cheat's name disappears from the screen.

===Glitches===
*While the "Learn to speak The Cheat" record is playing, clicking the word "Thorax" on the case leads to the [[Strong Bad Email]] menu. This is because this word is layered above the "back" button.
**For the same reason, the section of [[The Paper]] covered by the record case can be clicked on while the Easter egg is active.

===Inside References===
*147, the number of glasses of melonade that The Cheat apparently offered to Homestar in [[A Jumping Jack Contest]] (according to the record in the Easter egg), is exactly the number of marshmallows that Homestar had to say he'd eat in [[Fluffy Puff Commercial]]. Additionally, in the third-to-last take of the same, Homestar mistakenly says he'd drink 147 glasses of melonade as well.
*The Cory, North Dakota postcard shows [[Monkey D]], who previously appeared on a similar postcard in the email [[vacation]]. His shirt reads "I ♥ THE CHEESE", similar to how his shirt from vacation reads "I ♥ Stong Band".
*The LP was made by Thorax, also known as [[Thorax Corporation]].

===Real-World References===
*Strong Bad's reaction to the sycamore branch could be a reference to a cliche in children's books of trees making scary noises and shadows.

===Fast Forward===
*Strong Mad finally learns how to say "[[Douglas]]" in an Easter egg in the email [[sibbie]].
*The sycamore limb appears again in the CGI portion of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc One|Disc 1]] of the [[strongbad_email.exe|Strong Bad Email DVD]]. Strong Sad also says, "Douglas."

== DVD Version ==
*This is the first email on DVD with two hidden Strong Bad logo Easter eggs. The hidden logo at the bottom left of the screen will bring up the postcard from Cory, North Dakota.
*The hidden Strong Bad logo to the right of the screen launches the "Learn to speak The Cheat" audio book.
*The Cheat's first "Meh!" seems to have been accidentally omitted.
*The dialogue for the record Easter egg seems to have been passed through a sound filter to make it sound old and scratchy.

== External Links ==
{{sbemailextlinks|55|youtube=T8nXy7e3yNI}}

{{Strong Bad Email}}
[[Category:Compy 386 Emails]]

robots

Baldem1990 — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:39:00 GMT

Baldem1990:

{{sbenav}}

{{aboutemail}} ''To view other instances of robots, see [[Robots (disambiguation)]].''
Strong Bad sends The Cheat undercover to infiltrate a secret council!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|The Robot}}, {{film|Visor Robot}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Larry Palaroncini}} (voice only), {{film|Grape Nuts Robot}}, {{film|Humidibot}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|The King of Town}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}

'''Places (in order of appearance):''' [[Computer Room]], [[The Field]]

{{Comp|Lappier}}

'''Date:''' Monday, November 24, 2025

'''Running Time:''' 6:05 (Flash), 6:54 (YouTube)

'''Page Title:''' Lappier Than Thou

==Transcript==
''{Strong Bad is checking his email.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' I'm making this email up! 'Cause I hate everybody! Hate everybody-body! On the Internet! The Internet!

<blockquote class="lappy email">
DearSB, 
You got all these robots round your town, but 
you never DO anything with them. What giveth? 
 
Carrie 
Larry, IA 
</blockquote>

''{Strong Bad pronounces SB as "sbu" and "IA" as "Internet asker"}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' Hmmm. Good point, Care-lare, good point. It does seem like a bit of an oversight. ''{stops typing}'' Say, The Cheat!

''{The Cheat rushes in from the left. Strong Bad turns to greet him.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Bring up our files on thems of the robotic persuasion.

''{The Cheat produces a file folder.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Cut to the folder. The first page displays a dossier for The Robot from the Original Book.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' First up, we've got the walking metal robot{{--}}

''{Cut to The Robot standing in the field, plugged into a detached wall outlet.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' The Robot!

''{The Robot raises its arm.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' One very specific size of nut{{--}}

''{Zoom in. A dotted line shows where a nut would fit inside The Robot's wrench hand.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' {{--}}doesn't stand a chance against this guy!

''{Cut back to the folder. A page featuring the dossier for the Visor Robot appears.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And this guy was last seen doing a brief stint as one o' them personal assistants.

''{Cut to Homestar Runner in the kitchen. A Visor Robot-shaped AI assistant sits on the table.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Say, fhqwh-bot, add "amazing thing" to my shopping list.

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Okay. I added a lazy bean to your shopping list Homestar.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{frustrated}'' That is not what I asked for. ''{pulls up a bundle of Large Bean plushes}'' And I already own all the lazy beans!

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Now playing "Hazy Jeans" from Larry Palaroncini's solo album.

''{Song begins to play}''

'''LARRY PALARONCINI:''' ''{singing}'' Well, I can't see a thing through these hazy jeans...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{frustrated groaning}'' Fhqwh-bot set a timer for a thousand million years!

''{Homestar walks out.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{visor flashes: subtitled}'' Okay. Setting a timer for aAAraRrrRRaarRaA{{--}}

''{The Visor Robot malfunctions and explodes, knocking all the lazy beans off the table and exposing its lightbulb.}''

''{Cut back to the file.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' And we can't forget my robotic{{--}} ''{a dossier for the Grape Nuts Robot appears}'' doppelgänger! Who, in an unexpected twist, became the spokesperson for competing cereal companies.

''{Cut to the kitchen. The Grape Nuts Robot is standing next to a box of Cheat Commandos...O's. The Cheat Commandos music plays.}''

'''GRAPE NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Now spell. Come back, Flavor. Come back, Nutrition.

''{Cut back to the computer.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' And finally, the leader of them all... that technological terror... the pinnacle of mechanical panic!

''{Cut to the file showing a dossier for Humidibot. The picture shows an imposing silhouette with a "?" sign on it. The name is unknown.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You know him. You fear him.

''{Cut to the field. Humidibot rolls up.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water, singing}'' It's a great day for Humidibot! This is not my theme song!

''{Humidibot rolls off.}''

''{Strong Bad and The Cheat peek from behind the buses as Humidibot rolls past.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' There he goes, The Cheat. On his way to a secret robot council meeting! Time for you to go...

''{Behind the bushes, Strong Bad and The Cheat have an empty The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' DEEP UNDERCOVER!

''{Strong Bad shoves the The Cheatbot shell on The Cheat.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{scuttling around}'' ''{beeping The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Poifect! Now follow him and learn what their robot world domination plans are so we can copy 'em!

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{doubtful The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Of course they want to take over the world! Why else would robots be having a secret council meeting?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{stroking his chin}'' Oh. I suppose a firmware upgrade is a possibility. If it is, ''{takes out a 5.25" floppy disk}'' then take this floppy and download it.

''{Strong Bad shoves the floppy into The Cheatbot's eyehole.}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{painful The Cheat noises}'' ''{blood drips}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oops. Sorry. The higher the tech, the sharper the corners. That's what Compy Corp. says, anyways.

''{Cut to a commercial for a very pointy computer monitor called the Slicey 86, paired with a keyboard with very spiky keys.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrating}'' Yes, the Compy Slicey 86. ''{schwing noise}'' Our sharpest PC yet!

''{A suture kit appears}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{narrating}'' Suture kit included!

''{Cut back to the field.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now get moving, Cheatbot!

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{scuttles away}'' ''{beeping The Cheat noises}''

''{A group of robots is assembled in the Field behind a sign reading Council of Grayish ROBOTS. Present are an ATM machine, Humidibot, The Robot, the Grape-Nuts Robot, and the full-sized Visor Robot.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I think spicy chili crisp is too played out.

''{The Cheatbot joins the group.}''

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I'm switching back to sriracha.

'''GRAPE NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' I mixed up marsala and masala at my in-laws' house. Soooo embarassing.

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' On that note, should we start back up our Besemelle versus Hollandaise debate? Cause I'm Humidibot?

''{Cut back to Strong Bad and The Cheat, without The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{frustrated}'' They were just talking about friggin' sauce?

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shrugging}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You sure it wasn't like... mind control sauce? Or melt the human stomach so we can take over the world sauce!

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shakes head}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' I refuse to accept that! There's just no way robots would secretly congregate only to discuss various types of sauce! ''{hovering in mid-air}'' You must have missed something. ''{lands on the ground}'' You gotta go back.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{shrugging}'' ''{The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What do you mean you don't know any sauces? Just make something up! Find out how sauce equals world domination. Solve for sauce.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{frustrated The Cheat noises}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Back in the bucket!

''{Strong Bad shoves the bucket shell back on The Cheat.}''

''{Cut to Humidibot discussing sauces.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water, singing}'' Coodeman's Burrelli sauce.

''{The Cheatbot joins the group.}''

''{Cut to an ad for sauce.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{singing}'' "It's gonna fill up your belly, hoss!"

''{The belly on the chef guy on the ad inflates. A button pops off.}''

''{Cut back to the robot assembly.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Remember that?

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Classic. Just classic.

'''GRAPE NUTS ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Hahaha Ha ha ha ha.

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Your turn, CashMatic.

''{The ATM's screen displays "Dispensing Cash" as a tone plays. A thought cloud shows the ATM spitting out dollar bills, but no such thing happens outside the thought cloud. With some more tones, the screen changes to read "???".}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Oops, sorry. You lose.

''{The Robot gives a floppy switching noise and angrily lifts his wrench arm. He shoves it into the screen of the ATM machine and pulls out a hexagonal nut filled with wires. The ATM machine falls over. The Cheatbot looks terrified.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{terrified screaming}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' Oh! Hi, new-timer! We were just playing a round of "Recite your favorite sauce commercial perfectly, or we rip out your insides!" ''{ominously}'' And now it's your turn!

''{The Cheatbot gulps.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{flashback}'' Just make something up! Up! Up!

''{A second Strong Bad head appears.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{flashback}'' Solve for sauce! Sauce! Sauce!

''{The first Strong Bad head peeks in.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Why do I have a southern accent now? Now? Now?

''{The Strong Bad heads leave.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{nervous The Cheat noises}''

''{A thought bubble appears showing Coach Z's hand holding a bun with nothing on it. A cloud of dust appears on top of it.}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{holding two buns in the locker room}'' Dry bun.

''{The doorbell rings.}''

'''COACH Z:''' Oh! Who's doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and pours it onto Coach Z's dry hamburger bun.}''

''{Cut to the King of Town eating something purple on top of a bowl of Ice Style Cream.}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' This Salisbury sundae tastes more like a Monday.

''{The doorbell rings}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' Oh! Who is doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and splatters it onto the King of Town's sundae.}''

''{Cut to Strong Sad brushing his teeth with No Flav-O toothpaste.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' I'm all out of unflavored dentifrice!

''{The doorbell rings}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Oh! Who keeps doing that?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' It's Sawman's doin' 'at!

''{Homestar produces a jar of sauce and splatters it all over Strong Sad's toothbrush.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' The condiment for whatever you're doin'!

''{Ad for sauce.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing}'' Who, you ask is doin' 'at? It's Sawman's doin' 'at! Sauce!

''{Cut back to a nervous The Cheatbot.}''

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}''

''{Drumroll. The Visor Robot, the Grape Nuts Robot, and The Robot all stare.}''

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' ''{spitting water}'' We love Sawman's Doin' 'at!

'''THE ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' YAAAAAAAAY!

'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Hooray!

'''HUMIDIBOT:''' That means you're our new robot council leader!

'''THE CHEATBOT:''' ''{curious The Cheat noises}''

''{Cut to Strong Bad at his computer, inside a The Cheatbot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing, voice echoes}'' And that Car Lar... car alarm, is how The Cheat became our supreme robotic overlord. ''{angrily}'' Thanks for freakin' asking!

''{Strong Bad is compressed in a The Cheatbot shell. He jumps off his stool and strains as he shuffles across the floor.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in pain}'' Ooh... my neck-breaky... legbendum... spinefold.

''{The Cheatbot sits on a throne made from cans of Sawman's Doin' 'At sauce surrounded by the Council of Grayish Robots. Strong Bad shuffles up in his robot shell.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{beeping noises}''

''{Homestar also shuffles past compressed in a robot shell.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{beeping noises}''

''{Coach Z is also shuffling around in a robot shell.}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{Coach Z-accented beeping noises}''

''{Strong Mad jumps in on one foot in a tiny robot shell.}''

'''STRONG MAD:''' BEEP! BOOP!

''{Cut to Humidibot rolling along dramatically. "Humidibot" appears in fancy bloody letters as death metal music plays.}''

'''TARANCHULA:''' ''{singing}'' Dark is the day of Humidibot! This is his actual theme song!

''{Humidibot rolls off.}''

''{Cut to Strong Bad's computer. The CGI paper comes down. It reads >CGEEOW<}''

'''NARRATOR STRONG BAD:''' C-G-eeow!

==Easter Eggs==
*Click on the Disk Holder to see other things the Visor Robot does.
:''{Cut back to the dossier showing the Visor Robot.}''

:'''STRONG BAD:''' And there was that sad period where he was selling personalized greetings.

:''{Cut to the Visor Robot, who faces the viewer.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled}'' Happy 50th Birthday, Joshua. I said Come On FhqwhJosh.

:''{Everybody to the Limit begins playing.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' ''{subtitled: pronounces each i seperately}'' Si-i-i-i-igh.

*Click on the Lappier's plug to see a sample of the video game Saucegebra.
:''{Cut to a Videlectrix game Saucegebra.} A chef holding a pan asks "cups of cream?" SOLVE FOR SAUCE! blinks. A carton of cream flies in. The chef's belly inflates.}''

*Click on the Lappier's Screen to see Homestar Runner a thousand million years from now.

:''(An aged Homestar Runner sleeping on his bed under a glass cover. The broken Visor Robot assistant is on his drawer. A wake-up chime plays.}''

:'''VISOR ROBOT:''' Okay. That's your timer for a thousand million years, Homestar.

:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' It's all right. It's okay. There's something to live for.

:''{Cut back to show that Homestar's room is only a cutout suspended in outer space.}''

==YouTube Version==
*The YouTube description of this email is "Strong Bad sends The Cheat undercover to infiltrate the mysterious robotic denizens of Free Country USA."
* The CGI Paper reads >pretend here to email< >>strong bad<<
*A false autoplay image showing a chicken in a pan reads "Next Level Chicken in a Pan!! (Wait Until You See the Glass of Milk!)"
*The following Easter eggs play automatically:
**Visor Robot's greeting
**Saucegebra
**Aged Homestar

==Fun Facts==

===Explanations===
*Sriracha is a sauce made with chili peppers.
*Marsala is a type of wine produced in [[Italy]] commonly used for cooking.
*Masala is an [[Indian Food|Indian]] spice mix used in dishes such as chicken tikka masala.
*Hollandaise is a sauce made by blending butter and egg yolks.
*Béchamel sauce is a [[French]] sauce made by whisking warm milk, butter and flour.

===Trivia===
*The Robot is manufactured by Zobot Inc. His powers include 2 red dials and is able to lift (press) over 50 grapes.
*The Visor Robot's manufacturer is listed as "[[Made-Up Real Things|me]]?" His powers include "VOIP" (not the phone kind) and "human brain?".
*The Strong Bad Robot is manufactured by [[Bubs]]Tech. His powers include doing-sproings and spelling quiz.
*Humidibot's name is listed as "????" His manufacturer is HumidiTek. His powers are that he can identify himself 10 times a day.

===Remarks===
*Strong Bad claims he made this email up. Before, Strong Bad used to answer actual emails or tweets that fans had sent him.
*The silhouette on Humidibot's dossier is much more mysterious and ominous than Humidibot himself is, much like the running gag of Strong Bad's costume being more detailed than the others during the [[Halloween Teasers]].
*The Cheat's and Strong Bad's robot shells have mouths drawn on, while Homestar's, Coach Z's and Strong Mad's robot shells do not.

===Inside References===
*"The walking metal robot, [[The Robot]]" was how [[The Announcer]] introduced the character in [[Strongest Man in the World]].
*The [[Visor Robot]] was seen doing commercials for [[Senor Cardgage Mortgage]] in [[Senor Mortgage]].
*One of the Visor Robot's abilities is having a human brain, something Strong Sad made up in a story featured in [[Homestarloween Party]].
**Homestar calls the Visor Robot "fhqwh-bot" because of his appearance in [[Everybody to the Limit]], where he said, "Come On, [[Fhqwhgads]]."
**As another reference to the story in [[Homestarloween Party]], the King of Town refers to his [[ice cream]] as a Salisbury sundae.
*Homestar Runner's [[Grocery Lists|shopping list]] was full of the term "amazing thing" in [[love poems]].
*Lazy bean dolls are based on [[Large Bean]]. Plushes were sold at the gift shop at Strong Bad's haunted house/science museum in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]].
*[[Larry Palaroncini]] is the lead singer of [[Limozeen]].
*"Doing-sproings" was a word used to describe a fan's burninated [[peasant]] costume in [[Fan 'Stumes 2020]].
*The Grape-Nuts Robot repeats lines he recited in [[personal favorites]], based on Strong Bad's lines in [[sisters]]: "Come back, [[Ali and Ali's Sister|Ali]]. Come back, Ali's sister."
*The Cheatbot was originally seen in [[technology]].
*The ATM from [[Experimental Film]] appears in full color.
*No Flav-o Toothpaste consists of a [[Words ending in -o|word ending in "-o"]].
*"Dentifrice" was a word used in [[Sickly Sam's Big Outing]].
*[[Chicken]] in a pan with a glass of milk was considered an upsetting meal offering in [[slumber party]].
*The Cheat's [[blood]] is spilt when Strong Bad accidentally stabs him. Humidibot's names also drips blood.
*Saucegebra is similar to the [[Videlectrix]] game [[Rabbit Algebra]].
*The aged Homestar Runner uses the design from the [[Homestar Anniversary Merch]] commercial.

===Real-World References===
*The Visor Robot's VOIP is listed as (Not the Phone kind). {{w|Voice over IP|VoIP}} is an abbreviation of Voice Over Internet Protocol, which handles phone calls made over an internet connection. Incidentally, Homestar Runner's use of voip as laser onomatopoeia predates it.
*The Visor Robot's sad personalized greeting period is a reference to the app {{w|Cameo (website)|Cameo}} where users can commission custom video greetings from celebrities.
*"It's all right, it's okay! There's something to live for!" is a line spoken by an old man in the independent short film ''{{w|Coven (1997 film)|Coven}}''. The documentary ''{{w|American Movie}}'' showcased the troubled production of the low-budget film, including a memorable scene when the writer-director's aged uncle repeatedly struggles to recall and deliver the "It's all right..." line.
**''American Movie'' was previously referenced in a [[Sketchbook]] illustration from [[#SK-2005-06-30|June 30, 2005]], which featured [[Strong Sad]] as {{w|Mike Schank}} (a memorable figure from the documentary).

==External Links==
{{sbemailextlinks|210|youtube=-zhsNdk1_Vc}}
*[[HR:toons/sbemail-210-robots|watch "robots"]] as linked from the Toons menu

{{Strong Bad Email}}

Sketchbook (museum)

Baldem1990 — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:58:00 GMT

Baldem1990:

:{{for|Sketchbook featured on the [[Main Pages]]|Sketchbook}} {{for|[[strongbad_email.exe Disc Three]] bonus video|Sketchbook (video)}}
[[Image:Sketchbook Five.PNG|thumb|Back to the drawing board]]
The '''Sketchbook''', which is accessed from the [[Museum]], includes a selection of sixteen pages of early drawings of various characters. The first thirteen are [[Character Evolution|rough concept art]] of [[characters]], either ones that would become main characters or [[Rejected Characters|be rejected at the concept stage]], or occasionally depict characters in [[Other Costumes|different outfits]]. The sketches are captioned with additional context, written in an informal tone by [[Matt Chapman]]. Many are accompanied by dates, indicating that most were drawn before the launch of [[homestarrunner.com]] in [[2000]].

'''Page Title:''' Homestar Sketchbook

'''Ice Cream Page Title:''' Cool Treats!

==Sketches==
<blockquote>Early (bad) drawings of Homestar and all your favorites plus never before seen characters </blockquote>

The Sketchbook was originally an HTML gallery, with each entry on its separate page. It was reworked into a [[Flash]] slideshow in [[2006]]; at this time, two captions were revised and three "ice cream" illustrations were integrated into the sketchbook. The original HTML pages are still online, but no links point to them, making them [[secret pages]].

{| class="wikitable" style="width:85%;"
! Description !! width="25%"|Caption !! width="25%"|Revised Caption !! width="80px"|Date !! width="80px"|HTML Link
|-
| Four sketches exploring [[The Homestar Runner]] in varying states of completion. Each depicts him with some design differences from the regular [[Homestar Runner]].
|colspan=2|Alternate designs for the [[Kick the Can]] Homestars. || Jan 2000 || [[oldHR:sketch1.html|Page 1]]
|-
| Four sketches of [[Marzipan]], plus a sketch exploring hair and crown. One resembles her final design (originally planned for storybooks but was later made for cartoons), while the others have a much more humanoid head as well as visible arms, hands, and feet.
|colspan=2| Early Marzipans. Way too human. || Aug 1999 ||[[oldHR:sketch2.html|Page 2]]
|-
| Six sketches of [[Strong Mad]], three placing his head in varying positions on his torso and three with different hairstyles (bald, curly, flattop).
|colspan=2|Strong Mad development. Watch his neck and head magically disappear! || Sep 1996 ||[[oldHR:sketch3.html|Page 3]]
|-
| Ten sketches of small dogs.
|colspan=2|[[Trivia Time]] designs (Pom-Pom's dog). Still haven't found a good one. Is that Stimpy? || Apr 2000 || [[oldHR:sketch4.html|Page 4]]
|-
| Several character sketches: Homestar Runner, Strong Mad, Strong Bad, [[Mr. Bland]], and three new characters. All are wearing equipment related to flying, swimming, or racing (with varying degrees of realism).
|colspan=2|Flying, swimming, and racing designs from the unfinished 2nd children's book "[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]"
|rowspan=5| Sep 1996 || [[oldHR:sketch5.html|Page 5]]
|-
| Six sketches of [[Strong Sad]]. All feature broad horizontal stripes across his torso.
|colspan=2|Strong Sad development. I kinda miss the stripes. ||[[oldHR:sketch6.html|Page 6]]
|-
| Eight sketches of Strong Sad. Many have striped torsos and/or are wearing a necktie, some are rail-thin rather than round. In the center, one Strong Sad poses dramatically with a hat and cane over the word "{{w|Vaudeville|VAUDVILLE}}!"
|colspan=2|More Strong Sad. That Vaudeville one always cracks me up. || [[oldHR:sketch7.html|Page 7]]
|-
| Six sketches of Strong Sad. The one in the lower left is drawn with very long, realistic legs and wearing high heels.
|colspan=2|Even more Strong Sad. The lower left one is Strong Glad! Nice gams, babe! || [[oldHR:sketch8.html|Page 8]]
|-
| Six sketches of [[Dijjery Doo]]. Some have stripes or scales, or lack ears. All have two large pointed teeth, like a walrus's tusks or serpent's [[fangs]].
|colspan=2|Dijjery-doo, a [[The Cheat|Cheat]]-like prankster that was abandoned for being too Cheat-like. And too walrus-like. ||[[oldHR:sketch9.html|Page 9]]
|-
| A script written on lined paper:
<blockquote>this is the isle of Pom. ''{inline drawing of the isle}'' 
On it, live the Poms. 
Pom-Pom is the best Pom. ''{inline drawing of Pom Pom}'' 
He loves his mom & dad. 
He is very patriotic. 
He feeds his dog everyday. 
He treats his neighbors w/ respect. 
He doesn't play w/ matches. 
We all love Pom-Pom, too.</blockquote>
| The original scribblings for the [[Pom-Pom]] solo book. Later made into a [[Pom Pom, Too|flash toon]] but Mike won't let me keep it on the site. || The original scribblings for the Pom-Pom solo book. Later made into a flash toon.
|rowspan=4| ''Unknown'' ||[[oldHR:sketch10.html|Page 10]]
|-
| Multiple characters are sketched on the page: two images of [[Bubs]] to the left, four of [[Coach Z]] to the right, and in the center, a doodle of a face resembling a carrot.
|colspan=2|Some early Bubs and Coach Z drawings. Don't know who the carrot-looking guy was gonna be. || [[oldHR:sketch11.html|Page 11]]
|-
| Seven drawings of Homestar Runner, in varying degrees of detail or exaggeration.
|colspan=2|Various [[Homestar]] drawings. || [[oldHR:sketch12.html|Page 12]]
|-
|Seven characters in costume. See [[Rejected Costumes]] for additional detail.
''Clockwise from top left:'' Strong Sad (an Oompa-Loompa), Homestar (Hellboy), Marzipan (Trixie), Marzipan ([[The Simpsons|Marge Simpson]]), Pom Pom (Comic Book Guy (also known as Jeff Albertson)), Homestar (Travis Bickle), Coach Z ([[Bob & Doug McKenzie|Doug McKenzie]])
| Some costume ideas for [[Homestarloween Party|the Halloween Episode]]. Ten bucks to anyone who can identify them all. || Some rejected costume ideas for Halloween Episodes. That other Marzipan is supposed to be Speed Racer's girlfriend, Trixie, okay? || [[oldHR:sketch13.html|Page 13]]
|}
=== Ice Cream ===
{{redirects|Sketchbook Ice Cream}} {{for-nothe|other uses|Ice Cream}}

The final three pages of the Sketchbook depict three {{w|ice cream bar}}s designed to look like [[The Homestar Runner (storybook)|The Homestar Runner]], [[storybook Pom Pom]], and [[Tiny-Handed Strong Bad]]; they all bear the same caption ("I swear these were HUGE in Japan the summer of '87"), but have different text superimposed onto the image. These are digital color drawings, rather than the black-and-white pencil sketches of the previous entries.

In the original iteration of the [[Museum]], "Ice Cream" and "Sketchbook" were wholly separate sections and were presented as separate HTML pages rather than a [[Flash]] slideshow. The flavor text about 1987 Japan instead appeared when mousing over the "Ice Cream" folder on the menu. When the Museum was reworked in 2006, the ice cream drawings were appended into the Sketchbook; the original HTML pages still exist as [[secret pages]].

{| class="wikitable" style="width:85%;"
! Description !! width="25%"|Flavor text !! width="25%"|Caption !! width="80px"|Date !! width="80px"|HTML Link
|-
| An illustration of a popsicle shaped like Homestar's head and torso.||HOMESTAR RUNNER! WOW! iCY FUNTiME!
|rowspan=3| I swear these were HUGE in Japan the summer of [[1987|'87]].
|rowspan=3| 1999
|[[oldHR:icecream1.html|Page 1]]
|-
|An illustration of a popsicle shaped like Pom Pom's head and torso.||POM-POM! SUGAR TASTE!!!||[[oldHR:icecream2.html|Page 2]]
|-
|An illustration of a popsicle bearing the likeness of Strong Bad's mask, specifically that of his original incarnation, who would later be named [[Tiny-Handed Strong Bad]].||STRONG BAD! GOOD DELiTE...||[[oldHR:icecream3.html|Page 3]]
|}

== Fun Facts ==
[[File:Museum_Screenshot.png|thumb|The [[Museum#Old Museum Contents|original "Museum" drawer]], with separate "Sketchbook" and "Ice Cream" sections.]]
===Explanations===
*The original iteration of the Museum did not include [[Pom Pom, Too]] in the [[Old Flash Stuff]], hence the remark about it not being on the site. A later version of Old Flash Stuff added in this toon, resulting in the excision of the snarky comment about [[Mike]].

===Trivia===
[[File:homestar_ice_cream.jpg|thumb|Super Sugar Taste!]]
*{{prs|1798862421618233792|6|Jun|2024|alt=A 2024 tweet}} indicates that the popsicles were illustrated in 1999.

===Inside References===
*The "summer of '87" refers to [[1987]], an oft-referenced year in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]].
*"iCY FUNTiME" and "GOOD DELiTE" have [[lowercase i's]].

===Real-World References===
*"Is that Stimpy?" refers to the left-center sketch of Trivia Time resembling Stimpy, a pudgy cat with small pointy ears from ''{{w|The Ren & Stimpy Show}}''.
*The caption on the ice creams refers to the concept of being "{{w|Big in Japan (phrase)|big in Japan}}", where a western (usually North American or European) act achieves outsize success in Japan compared to their home country.

===Fast Forward===
*A cookie jar resembling [[Trivia Time]] is occasionally seen in [[Marzipan's House|Marzipan's kitchen]].
*The [[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!|never-finished second book]] would be revisited for its 20th anniversary, re-imagined as the toon [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]].
**This toon features "Strong Glad", appearing with long legs as seen in the eighth sketch.
*One of the sketch designs for Bubs would be reused for the character of [[Original Bubs]] in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[original]].
*The sketch design of Coach Z with a large mustache and [[afro]] would be recalled in depictions of the Coach's younger days, such as in [[stand-up]] or [[Decemberween Short Shorts]].
*[[@ronginald#110094862237437953|Another sketchbook page shared on Twitter]] indicated that a Hellboy costume was considered for [[The Poopsmith]] to wear in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]].

==See Also==
*[[Character Evolutions]]
*[[Sketchbook]]

== External Links ==
*[[HR:museum.html|Visit the main Museum menu]]
**[[HR:oldsketch.swf|view the Flash file for the Updated Sketchbook]]
*[[oldHR:sketch1.html|view the old Sketchbook]]
*[[oldHR:icecream1.html|view the Ice Cream folder]]
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