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Invisible Robot Fish — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:15:28 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* The Real Reason? */ forgot the correct syntax

I'm not sure where to put it on the page, but the "Up Next - Breakfast Unboxing w/ The Exact Same" screen that's in the Youtube video (after the "C-G-eeow" and before Couch Z) is in the flash file, you can see it with the [[User:Phlip/Greasemonkey|Homestar All-In-One]] userscript if you have the flash controls enabled and press play after it pauses. --[[User:Emtu|Emtu]] 06:59, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
: It should definitely go in the "YouTube Version" section that, er, presently does not exist. The Flash version can be noted in Trivia with a "see below". --{{User:Jay/sig}} 07:06, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

== HOOOOOOOOOKEY SMOKEY! ==

THIS WAS AWESOME!!! I had to watch a few times to finally hear all the jokes without laughing too hard.

BTW, you know it's bad when "Couch Z" has to facepalm! lol

= The Real Reason? =
So I was thinking, should we have a fun fact explaining why Senor Cardgage doesn't have a character video (IE that the character videos are from 2003 and Cardgage didn't even exist until 2004)? I feel like it might fall under too obvious/explaining the joke, but it apparently wasn't obvious to the person who sent the email. [[User:Freshasabagel|Freshasabagel]] 14:55, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
:Aside from it being bordering on explaining the joke, it's not even a complete reason. They could have updated the character videos to add one for Cardgage any time since then. The real reason is that he's not a main character, which definitely doesn't need noting on the page. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 15:10, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
::I was going to say a very similar thing there are many characters in the HR universe that don't have videos. The first ones to come to mind are The Commandos and the old timey versions {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:15, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

Talk:too cool

Invisible Robot Fish — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:14:54 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* The Real Reason? */ $0.02

I'm not sure where to put it on the page, but the "Up Next - Breakfast Unboxing w/ The Exact Same" screen that's in the Youtube video (after the "C-G-eeow" and before Couch Z) is in the flash file, you can see it with the [[User:Phlip/Greasemonkey|Homestar All-In-One]] userscript if you have the flash controls enabled and press play after it pauses. --[[User:Emtu|Emtu]] 06:59, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
: It should definitely go in the "YouTube Version" section that, er, presently does not exist. The Flash version can be noted in Trivia with a "see below". --{{User:Jay/sig}} 07:06, 15 August 2017 (UTC)

== HOOOOOOOOOKEY SMOKEY! ==

THIS WAS AWESOME!!! I had to watch a few times to finally hear all the jokes without laughing too hard.

BTW, you know it's bad when "Couch Z" has to facepalm! lol

= The Real Reason? =
So I was thinking, should we have a fun fact explaining why Senor Cardgage doesn't have a character video (IE that the character videos are from 2003 and Cardgage didn't even exist until 2004)? I feel like it might fall under too obvious/explaining the joke, but it apparently wasn't obvious to the person who sent the email. [[User:Freshasabagel|Freshasabagel]] 14:55, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
:Aside from it being bordering on explaining the joke, it's not even a complete reason. They could have updated the character videos to add one for Cardgage any time since then. The real reason is that he's not a main character, which definitely doesn't need noting on the page. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 15:10, 15 August 2017 (UTC)
::I was going to say a very similar thing there are many characters in the HR universe that don't have video. The first ones to come to mind are The Commandos and the old timey versions ::::

Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:52:11 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Message 17 */ +link

{{mamnav|17|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|Version 16.2|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 1.0|Version 1.0}}
[[Image:dangmuffinspie.png|thumb|"OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE!"]]

Marzipan checks her answering machine after seven years of wandering about.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Kevin}}, {{Film|Visor Robot}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|sloshy}}, {{Film|Puppet Homestar}}, {{Film|Litigation Jackson}}, {{Film|Larry Palaroncini}}, {{Film|Humidibot}}, {{Film|F-Sack}}, {{Film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|Horrible Painting}}, {{Film|Balding Man}}, {{Film|Stinkoman}}, {{Film|Pan Pan}}, {{Film|1-Up}}, {{Film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Crack Stuntman}}, {{Film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Sickly Sam}}

'''Places:''' [[House of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]]

'''Date:''' Friday, April 1, 2016

'''Running Time:''' 31:09

'''Page Title:''' Just think of it as a podcast!

== Transcript ==

{{transcriptinprogress|SRMX12}}

''{The scene opens with a phone hook lying on the floor; the receiver is offscreen. It has a funnel on top of it, and in the funnel are two bottles of "Cheez Wheez" and a bottle of "Lite Em Up Dan" lighter fluid. Two more bottles of Cheez Wheez are nearby.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang!

''{The camera pans across the phone's cord, to a part that is entangling more bottles of Cheez Wheez and some batteries, which are connected by wires.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins!

''{The camera pans more to an axe suspended from the ceiling, with two speakers attached to it, all entangled by the phone cord.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins pie!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, Strong Mad, and The Cheat, in the same room as all of the previous. The phone's receiver is dangling from the ceiling.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE! This is gonna be the best April Fools Day prank call ever!

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now you're sure the science is sound? The battle axes and Cheez Weezes will actually get through the phone lines?

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh... fiber optics... makes sense, makes sense... Marzipan won't know what hit her! Alright, Strong Mad, dial the number!

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{picks up the phone}'' Uh... Um...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{snatches phone}'' Never mind, I'll dial the number. Um... Never mind, The Cheat, you dial the number.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{Takes the phone from Strong Bad and dials Marzipan's phone number as he makes some The Cheat noises. He hands the phone back to Strong Bad as it rings.}''

'''PHONE OPERATOR:''' We're sorry, the mailbox of the answering machine you're trying to prank is full! Please try again later.

'''STRONG BAD:''' What? Why the crap is her mailbox full?

''{Cut to Marzipan's answering machine, which appears to be in poor condition. The display shows glitchy symbols throughout the toon.}''

===Marzipan's Greeting===

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, this is Marzipan. I'll be out and about for about seven years, so I'll give you a call back after that. Thank you! ''{beep}''

===Message 1===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Message 1 from: June 17th, 2009.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{falsetto}'' Oh, hey, Marzipan! This is Joanie Allthetime, uh, your acupuncturist. Calling you to tell you, I, I had a new do-it-yourself-from-home program. That means you don't have to come to see me no more to stick needles in you! So I want you to wander around your house, uh, reciting your— this new mantra that I will give you. Which is, um, Yoplait, Fage, Oikos, um, Activia. So you just say that over and over again, and then pick up any sharp or even blunt objects around your house and just jab them right, right into you! Um, I would work the kidneys first, and then from there, move on to— to the eyes. Okay, namaste, have yourself a real nice day! Ha, hey, that's a new mantra! Don't use that one, though; use the yogurt one.

===Message 2===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a halting voice, like a stereotypical robot}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is Homestar Runner. I heard that you got a new smartphone, so instead of leaving you a message, I'm texting this to you. Smileyman, winky smileyman, wineglass wineglass 90s camcorder, send.

===Message 3===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Uh, surprise, surprise, Marzipan! Guess where I ended up! The hoosegow! They only give ya one phone call here, so I couldn't think'a anyone better to blow it on than you, Marzi. Uh, I'm gonna— I'm gonna be away for a while, I think, here. You're— you're gonna hear a lot of stuff comin' out on the news. I want you to ignore seventy-five to ninety-eight percent of it, if you could. Uh, the part where they say that my name is Coach Z? Uh, you can listen to that. The part where they say I'm mostly green? That— that's a— that's a fact. That's a police fact. The rest I would just ignore if I was you. Anyways, Bubs is gonna represent me, so that'll be fun. Hey, and get this: they say I'm a flight risk! That sounds like somethin' you'd see on a trophy, doesn't it? "Coach Z: First Place Flight Risk! Two hundred thousand dollar bail!"

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Call ended... for being ''way'' too depressing.

===Message 4===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, Marzipan! Have you heard about the new internet craze, planking? It is gonna be around forever, and I'm gonna be doing it forever! Etched into the halls of history!

===Message 5===

'''BUBS:''' Hey, Marzipan, it's Bubs! Look, I been thinking that maybe I need a catch phrase or something. Seems like everybody else got one. Strong Bad says "holy crap", Homestar says "seriously", Coach Z can't speak English. But what about Bubs? All anybody remembers about me is how I once stole an aircraft carrier. What kinda legacy is that? So I got a list here of some catch phrase candidates. Lemme— lemme try 'em out on you, see whatcha think. "Zabbledoo!" Huh? "Zabbledoo"? I'd say it like, "Zabbledoo, Marzipan! What can I zabbledoo for you?" I think that sounds pretty good. I can also go with something classic, like yellin' "Scarborough Fair!" Whaddya think of that? Or like somethin' that sounds like it's from the fifties or sixties maybe? "Put it to me!" Huh? "Put it to me"? I dunno. If you think of any ideas, gimme a shout! Poppodoplous!... Naw, that's terrible.

===Message 6===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{speaks with an obvious lisp throughout the message}'' Uh, happy New Years, Marzipan. It's Strong Sad. It's, uh, January first, 2011. And, uh, I've decided to try something new this year. It's gonna be a whole new Strong Sad. Can you guess— can you guess what it is? I feel like people don't notice my personality, so I'm trying to give 'em something to grasp onto. Have you guessed what it is yet? Hmmm? Marzipan? Anyways, I think this is the dawn of a new day for old SS. I'm thure I'm gonna keep this up for thhh— for many years to come. This is not just one of my phases, like the eye patch, or the cane, or the monocle, or the bowler hats, or the jodhpurs. Oh, those were dark times, those jodhpurs days. Anyways, this is the new Strong Sad signing off!

===Message 7===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{without the lisp}'' Hey, Marzipan. It's January second, 2011. Disregard my last message. I don't— I don't know what I was thinking. What a surprise, I've already backtracked. I couldn't even go a whole twenty-four hours! "The new Strong Sad"... Maybe— maybe the jodhpurs weren't such a bad idea. I'm gonna go see if I can find those!

===Message 8===

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in a smooth and smarmy voice}'' Good afternoon, Mrs. Pan. This is Vince Napmaker from public radio's "The World is my Butt". We wanted to call you to thank you for being a continued supporter of public radio. But we wanted to ask you if you'd be willing to increase your support. Every dollar counts. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ask like you're this much better than everyone else? And furthermore, our uppity podcasts aren't going to create themselves. So please, as always, for the sake of tote bags everywhere, put a bunch of cash in a paper and/or plastic bag and leave it on the doorstep. ''{The public radio jingle plays over his next line.}'' This is Vince Napmaker for public radio. And now here's a supercut of Robert Siegel saying "I gather."

'''ROBERT SIEGEL:''' ''{at various different pitches}'' I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather—

===Message 9===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, there, Marzipan! We won our first victory in the long fight to justice! I had my hearing yesterday, and guess what? They're gonna try me as a minor! Bubs tells me that's a good thing. So anyways, I'm celebratin' with a batch of jail terlet melonade! I wish you was here to clink glasses with me. Well, these aren't glasses so much as they're, uh, the little slippers they give us. They don't exactly clink. They just sorta s—slop together. Ya end up basically suckin' the melonade outta the— the sort of foam Dr. Scholls situation. Ya know what, after sayin' that out loud, I think I'm gonna skip this round. But anyways, ''{chanting}'' free Coach Z! Free Coach Z!

===Message 10===

'''HOMSAR:''' AaA, hey Marzipa-yan! It's Homsar! I was just calling you because, for some reason, I seem to be more articulate on the phone! I hate to hang up, knowin' as soon as I do, I'll be back to "AaAaA, you're a pork rind's president!" Or maybe like, "DaAaAon't get chipsy with the chalk sauce!" Y— you know, the kind of garbage that I spout! Anyways, gimme a holler if you ever wanna have a constructive conversation. OoOoOokay, bye-dee-bye!

===Message 11===

'''BUBS:''' ''{Soft tone}'' Hey Marzipan, it's Bubs. You know, the defense lawyer on the Coach Z case. I've been starting to have some pangs. Pangs of... this is a really terrible idea. Pangs of... he's totally guilty and you shouldn't be a lawyer. Pangs of... just what exactly is a charcuterie board, and why is it so expensive? Anyways, I think Coach Z did it, and I don't know if I can defend him anymore, whatever it is that he is accused of. I haven't really gotten around to asking anybody yet. I'm supposed to be in the court room defending him right now, but I snuck out to read some John Grisham novels to give me an edge, only I mixed him up with Michael Crichton, and now my defense is based around ''{Stretched out and delivered in a growl}'' DINOSAURS! Ba doo da dum, bo!

===Message 12===

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh man, Marzipan. Kickstarter sensation the Ouya, they're gonna make games for that thing for the rest of eternity! Mark my words, every game that comes out from now until the end of time will also come out on the Ouya. Gonna outlive Sony, Nintendo, Coleco, Canseco, Jaleco, all of the heavy hitters. Anyways, I can't wait to be playing Ouya games in fifteen years, or even like, five months! Written in Sharpie on the bathroom wall of history!

===Message 13===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{Depressed and in fear}'' Uh, hey Marzipan. The jodhpurs did not work out! They did not work out! Why, jodhpurs? Why'd you do that to me, jodhpurs? How could you do this to me, jodhpurs? ''{beep}''

===Message 14===

'''STRONG BAD''': Hey Marzipan, it's Strong Bad. Look, I just wanted to run something by you, um... Everybody else I've talked to says that this is the worst idea I've ever had, and that my career will go down in flames if I do this, so you're my last hope to tell me that this is a great idea. As you know, it's June of 2012, which means we're coming up on the ten year anniversary of Everybody to the Limit, so I want to celebrate in grand fashion, and I figured what better way than to make a sequel! It's like... Fhqwhgads Revisited! Let me just play a little demo right here over the phone. ''{Singing}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! You remember that song, from that one summer. It was really good, and you emailed it to all your friends. Let's fhqwhgads again, so you can email it to all your friends! Let's fhqwhgads again, and now email your friends. Guess who will be there? Probably Joe and Jake. You remember Joe and Jake? I mentioned them in the first song. Th- this is the sequel. Let's fhqwhgads again! F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. So that's great, right? I mean, it's even better than the first one! So anyways, call me back, and tell me it's a great idea, so I can get The Cheat to work on a music video. Okay, bye! ''{Whispering}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! ''{beep}''

===Message 15===
'''KEVIN:''' Hey Marzipan, this is Kevin. Um, did you, er... I'm trying to remember, did you borrow my Trivial Pursuit 80's edition? Give me a call back. Thanks. ''{beep}''

===Message 16===

'''VISOR ROBOT''': Marzipan, this is the Visor Robot. Listen, you need to tell Strong Bad not to do this. Let's fhqwhgads again, crap it is so terrible. I don't want to sully my good name. Come on Marzipan. Do not let him do this, okay? See you around. ''{beep}''

===Message 17===
'''THE POOPSMITH:''' ''{speaks in a deep voice}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is a little weird, but, um... this is The Poopsmith. Yes. I woke up today, and it just kind of hit me... I think I'm sick of the whole "vow of silence" crap. In fact, I think I'm sick of crap, in general. I mean, have I been limiting myself all this time by smithing poop? Imagine all the other stuff I could have been smithing. Bread; I could be a bread smith, you know. I could have been a song smith, like [[Wikipedia:Michael_Nesmith|Mike Nesmith]], from [[Wikipedia:The_Monkees|The Monkees]], the guy with the wool hat, who wrote the song [[Wikipedia:Different_Drum|Different Drum]], you know. ''{sings}'' "You and I, travel to the beat of a different drum". ''{speaks}'' Or an 80's rocker like [[Wikipedia:Ron_Sexsmith|Ron Sexsmith]] or a [[Wikipedia:Mark_E._Smith|Mark E Smith]] smith, or a smith's smith. Any of those things. I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy. If you can think of any other things that end in "smith", give me a call back. If I don't hear from you, just..aa forget the whole thing. I'll go back to the vow of silence. It was nice talking to you. It was nice talking. ''{beep}''

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== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*[[Wikipedia:Jeremy Lin|Jeremy Lin]] is an [[Wikipedia:NBA|NBA]] player who famously began his career by leading the [[Wikipedia:New York Knicks|New York Knicks]] to a large winning streak, only to later struggle once signed by another team.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the first toon uploaded to [[homestarrunner.com]] to not have a [[Flash]] file; instead, the [[YouTube]] version is used.
*At 31:09, this is not only the longest toon on the site, but it's nearly four times as long as the next-longest, [[I Killed Pom Pom]].
*This is the second time [[The Poopsmith]] has broken his vow of silence, and the first time he has had spoken dialogue. [[Wikipedia:John Linnell|John Linnell]] reprised his role as the voice of The Poopsmith from [[email thunder]].
*[[Craig Zobel]] reprised his role as the voice of [[Kevin]], who initially appeared in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 6.0]].

===Remarks===
*The answering machine in this toon is the [[PhoneTime XL8]] instead of the [[PhoneTime XL800]], which was used in the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|previous answering machine toon]]. Oddly, the XL8 has a "record" button in this toon.
*Homsar still spoke nonsense on his answering machine message in [[Homestar Ruiner]].

===Inside References===
*Homsar speaking "more articulate on the phone" is in reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]], which was created before Homsar's tendency to spout non-sequiturs had been established, and thus had Homsar able to create a coherent monologue while calling Marzipan.
*The King of Town mentions [[Old Characters Page|being the father]] of Marzipan at one point in time.

=== Real-World References ===
*[[Wikipedia:Yoplait|Yoplait]], [[Wikipedia:Fage|Fage]], [[Wikipedia:Stonyfield Farm|Oikos]], and [[Wikipedia:Activia|Activia]] are all brands of yogurt.
*[[Wikipedia:Robert Siegel|Robert Siegel]] is an American radio journalist.
*Homestar is excited for the releases of both the [[Wikipedia:Ouya|Ouya]] game console, and the [[Wikipedia:Google Glass|Google Glass]] headset. Both of these products underperformed in sales.

== External Links ==
*[[HR:answer17.html|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]]
*[[YouTube:DQO1RHETKy4|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2" on YouTube]]
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37796|forum thread re: "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]

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Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:50:49 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Message 17 */ combining

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[[Image:dangmuffinspie.png|thumb|"OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE!"]]

Marzipan checks her answering machine after seven years of wandering about.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Kevin}}, {{Film|Visor Robot}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|sloshy}}, {{Film|Puppet Homestar}}, {{Film|Litigation Jackson}}, {{Film|Larry Palaroncini}}, {{Film|Humidibot}}, {{Film|F-Sack}}, {{Film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|Horrible Painting}}, {{Film|Balding Man}}, {{Film|Stinkoman}}, {{Film|Pan Pan}}, {{Film|1-Up}}, {{Film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Crack Stuntman}}, {{Film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Sickly Sam}}

'''Places:''' [[House of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]]

'''Date:''' Friday, April 1, 2016

'''Running Time:''' 31:09

'''Page Title:''' Just think of it as a podcast!

== Transcript ==

{{transcriptinprogress|SRMX12}}

''{The scene opens with a phone hook lying on the floor; the receiver is offscreen. It has a funnel on top of it, and in the funnel are two bottles of "Cheez Wheez" and a bottle of "Lite Em Up Dan" lighter fluid. Two more bottles of Cheez Wheez are nearby.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang!

''{The camera pans across the phone's cord, to a part that is entangling more bottles of Cheez Wheez and some batteries, which are connected by wires.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins!

''{The camera pans more to an axe suspended from the ceiling, with two speakers attached to it, all entangled by the phone cord.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins pie!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, Strong Mad, and The Cheat, in the same room as all of the previous. The phone's receiver is dangling from the ceiling.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE! This is gonna be the best April Fools Day prank call ever!

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now you're sure the science is sound? The battle axes and Cheez Weezes will actually get through the phone lines?

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh... fiber optics... makes sense, makes sense... Marzipan won't know what hit her! Alright, Strong Mad, dial the number!

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{picks up the phone}'' Uh... Um...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{snatches phone}'' Never mind, I'll dial the number. Um... Never mind, The Cheat, you dial the number.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{Takes the phone from Strong Bad and dials Marzipan's phone number as he makes some The Cheat noises. He hands the phone back to Strong Bad as it rings.}''

'''PHONE OPERATOR:''' We're sorry, the mailbox of the answering machine you're trying to prank is full! Please try again later.

'''STRONG BAD:''' What? Why the crap is her mailbox full?

''{Cut to Marzipan's answering machine, which appears to be in poor condition. The display shows glitchy symbols throughout the toon.}''

===Marzipan's Greeting===

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, this is Marzipan. I'll be out and about for about seven years, so I'll give you a call back after that. Thank you! ''{beep}''

===Message 1===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Message 1 from: June 17th, 2009.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{falsetto}'' Oh, hey, Marzipan! This is Joanie Allthetime, uh, your acupuncturist. Calling you to tell you, I, I had a new do-it-yourself-from-home program. That means you don't have to come to see me no more to stick needles in you! So I want you to wander around your house, uh, reciting your— this new mantra that I will give you. Which is, um, Yoplait, Fage, Oikos, um, Activia. So you just say that over and over again, and then pick up any sharp or even blunt objects around your house and just jab them right, right into you! Um, I would work the kidneys first, and then from there, move on to— to the eyes. Okay, namaste, have yourself a real nice day! Ha, hey, that's a new mantra! Don't use that one, though; use the yogurt one.

===Message 2===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a halting voice, like a stereotypical robot}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is Homestar Runner. I heard that you got a new smartphone, so instead of leaving you a message, I'm texting this to you. Smileyman, winky smileyman, wineglass wineglass 90s camcorder, send.

===Message 3===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Uh, surprise, surprise, Marzipan! Guess where I ended up! The hoosegow! They only give ya one phone call here, so I couldn't think'a anyone better to blow it on than you, Marzi. Uh, I'm gonna— I'm gonna be away for a while, I think, here. You're— you're gonna hear a lot of stuff comin' out on the news. I want you to ignore seventy-five to ninety-eight percent of it, if you could. Uh, the part where they say that my name is Coach Z? Uh, you can listen to that. The part where they say I'm mostly green? That— that's a— that's a fact. That's a police fact. The rest I would just ignore if I was you. Anyways, Bubs is gonna represent me, so that'll be fun. Hey, and get this: they say I'm a flight risk! That sounds like somethin' you'd see on a trophy, doesn't it? "Coach Z: First Place Flight Risk! Two hundred thousand dollar bail!"

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Call ended... for being ''way'' too depressing.

===Message 4===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, Marzipan! Have you heard about the new internet craze, planking? It is gonna be around forever, and I'm gonna be doing it forever! Etched into the halls of history!

===Message 5===

'''BUBS:''' Hey, Marzipan, it's Bubs! Look, I been thinking that maybe I need a catch phrase or something. Seems like everybody else got one. Strong Bad says "holy crap", Homestar says "seriously", Coach Z can't speak English. But what about Bubs? All anybody remembers about me is how I once stole an aircraft carrier. What kinda legacy is that? So I got a list here of some catch phrase candidates. Lemme— lemme try 'em out on you, see whatcha think. "Zabbledoo!" Huh? "Zabbledoo"? I'd say it like, "Zabbledoo, Marzipan! What can I zabbledoo for you?" I think that sounds pretty good. I can also go with something classic, like yellin' "Scarborough Fair!" Whaddya think of that? Or like somethin' that sounds like it's from the fifties or sixties maybe? "Put it to me!" Huh? "Put it to me"? I dunno. If you think of any ideas, gimme a shout! Poppodoplous!... Naw, that's terrible.

===Message 6===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{speaks with an obvious lisp throughout the message}'' Uh, happy New Years, Marzipan. It's Strong Sad. It's, uh, January first, 2011. And, uh, I've decided to try something new this year. It's gonna be a whole new Strong Sad. Can you guess— can you guess what it is? I feel like people don't notice my personality, so I'm trying to give 'em something to grasp onto. Have you guessed what it is yet? Hmmm? Marzipan? Anyways, I think this is the dawn of a new day for old SS. I'm thure I'm gonna keep this up for thhh— for many years to come. This is not just one of my phases, like the eye patch, or the cane, or the monocle, or the bowler hats, or the jodhpurs. Oh, those were dark times, those jodhpurs days. Anyways, this is the new Strong Sad signing off!

===Message 7===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{without the lisp}'' Hey, Marzipan. It's January second, 2011. Disregard my last message. I don't— I don't know what I was thinking. What a surprise, I've already backtracked. I couldn't even go a whole twenty-four hours! "The new Strong Sad"... Maybe— maybe the jodhpurs weren't such a bad idea. I'm gonna go see if I can find those!

===Message 8===

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in a smooth and smarmy voice}'' Good afternoon, Mrs. Pan. This is Vince Napmaker from public radio's "The World is my Butt". We wanted to call you to thank you for being a continued supporter of public radio. But we wanted to ask you if you'd be willing to increase your support. Every dollar counts. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ask like you're this much better than everyone else? And furthermore, our uppity podcasts aren't going to create themselves. So please, as always, for the sake of tote bags everywhere, put a bunch of cash in a paper and/or plastic bag and leave it on the doorstep. ''{The public radio jingle plays over his next line.}'' This is Vince Napmaker for public radio. And now here's a supercut of Robert Siegel saying "I gather."

'''ROBERT SIEGEL:''' ''{at various different pitches}'' I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather—

===Message 9===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, there, Marzipan! We won our first victory in the long fight to justice! I had my hearing yesterday, and guess what? They're gonna try me as a minor! Bubs tells me that's a good thing. So anyways, I'm celebratin' with a batch of jail terlet melonade! I wish you was here to clink glasses with me. Well, these aren't glasses so much as they're, uh, the little slippers they give us. They don't exactly clink. They just sorta s—slop together. Ya end up basically suckin' the melonade outta the— the sort of foam Dr. Scholls situation. Ya know what, after sayin' that out loud, I think I'm gonna skip this round. But anyways, ''{chanting}'' free Coach Z! Free Coach Z!

===Message 10===

'''HOMSAR:''' AaA, hey Marzipa-yan! It's Homsar! I was just calling you because, for some reason, I seem to be more articulate on the phone! I hate to hang up, knowin' as soon as I do, I'll be back to "AaAaA, you're a pork rind's president!" Or maybe like, "DaAaAon't get chipsy with the chalk sauce!" Y— you know, the kind of garbage that I spout! Anyways, gimme a holler if you ever wanna have a constructive conversation. OoOoOokay, bye-dee-bye!

===Message 11===

'''BUBS:''' ''{Soft tone}'' Hey Marzipan, it's Bubs. You know, the defense lawyer on the Coach Z case. I've been starting to have some pangs. Pangs of... this is a really terrible idea. Pangs of... he's totally guilty and you shouldn't be a lawyer. Pangs of... just what exactly is a charcuterie board, and why is it so expensive? Anyways, I think Coach Z did it, and I don't know if I can defend him anymore, whatever it is that he is accused of. I haven't really gotten around to asking anybody yet. I'm supposed to be in the court room defending him right now, but I snuck out to read some John Grisham novels to give me an edge, only I mixed him up with Michael Crichton, and now my defense is based around ''{Stretched out and delivered in a growl}'' DINOSAURS! Ba doo da dum, bo!

===Message 12===

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh man, Marzipan. Kickstarter sensation the Ouya, they're gonna make games for that thing for the rest of eternity! Mark my words, every game that comes out from now until the end of time will also come out on the Ouya. Gonna outlive Sony, Nintendo, Coleco, Canseco, Jaleco, all of the heavy hitters. Anyways, I can't wait to be playing Ouya games in fifteen years, or even like, five months! Written in Sharpie on the bathroom wall of history!

===Message 13===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{Depressed and in fear}'' Uh, hey Marzipan. The jodhpurs did not work out! They did not work out! Why, jodhpurs? Why'd you do that to me, jodhpurs? How could you do this to me, jodhpurs? ''{beep}''

===Message 14===

'''STRONG BAD''': Hey Marzipan, it's Strong Bad. Look, I just wanted to run something by you, um... Everybody else I've talked to says that this is the worst idea I've ever had, and that my career will go down in flames if I do this, so you're my last hope to tell me that this is a great idea. As you know, it's June of 2012, which means we're coming up on the ten year anniversary of Everybody to the Limit, so I want to celebrate in grand fashion, and I figured what better way than to make a sequel! It's like... Fhqwhgads Revisited! Let me just play a little demo right here over the phone. ''{Singing}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! You remember that song, from that one summer. It was really good, and you emailed it to all your friends. Let's fhqwhgads again, so you can email it to all your friends! Let's fhqwhgads again, and now email your friends. Guess who will be there? Probably Joe and Jake. You remember Joe and Jake? I mentioned them in the first song. Th- this is the sequel. Let's fhqwhgads again! F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. So that's great, right? I mean, it's even better than the first one! So anyways, call me back, and tell me it's a great idea, so I can get The Cheat to work on a music video. Okay, bye! ''{Whispering}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! ''{beep}''

===Message 15===
'''KEVIN:''' Hey Marzipan, this is Kevin. Um, did you, er... I'm trying to remember, did you borrow my Trivial Pursuit 80's edition? Give me a call back. Thanks. ''{beep}''

===Message 16===

'''VISOR ROBOT''': Marzipan, this is the Visor Robot. Listen, you need to tell Strong Bad not to do this. Let's fhqwhgads again, crap it is so terrible. I don't want to sully my good name. Come on Marzipan. Do not let him do this, okay? See you around. ''{beep}''

===Message 17===
'''THE POOPSMITH:''' ''{speaks in a deep voice}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is a little weird, but, um... this is The Poopsmith. Yes. I woke up today, and it just kind of hit me... I think I'm sick of the whole "vow of silence" crap. In fact, I think I'm sick of crap, in general. I mean, have I been limiting myself all this time by smithing poop? Imagine all the other stuff I could have been smithing. Bread; I could be a bread smith, you know. I could have been a song smith, like Mike Nesmith, from [[Wikipedia:The_Monkees|The Monkees]], the guy with the wool hat, who wrote the song [[Wikipedia:Different_Drum|Different Drum]], you know. ''{sings}'' "You and I, travel to the beat of a different drum". ''{speaks}'' Or an 80's rocker like [[Wikipedia:Ron_Sexsmith|Ron Sexsmith]] or a [[Wikipedia:Mark_E._Smith|Mark E Smith]] smith, or a smith's smith. Any of those things. I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy. If you can think of any other things that end in "smith", give me a call back. If I don't hear from you, just..aa forget the whole thing. I'll go back to the vow of silence. It was nice talking to you. It was nice talking. ''{beep}''

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== Fun Facts ==
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*[[Wikipedia:Jeremy Lin|Jeremy Lin]] is an [[Wikipedia:NBA|NBA]] player who famously began his career by leading the [[Wikipedia:New York Knicks|New York Knicks]] to a large winning streak, only to later struggle once signed by another team.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the first toon uploaded to [[homestarrunner.com]] to not have a [[Flash]] file; instead, the [[YouTube]] version is used.
*At 31:09, this is not only the longest toon on the site, but it's nearly four times as long as the next-longest, [[I Killed Pom Pom]].
*This is the second time [[The Poopsmith]] has broken his vow of silence, and the first time he has had spoken dialogue. [[Wikipedia:John Linnell|John Linnell]] reprised his role as the voice of The Poopsmith from [[email thunder]].
*[[Craig Zobel]] reprised his role as the voice of [[Kevin]], who initially appeared in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 6.0]].

===Remarks===
*The answering machine in this toon is the [[PhoneTime XL8]] instead of the [[PhoneTime XL800]], which was used in the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|previous answering machine toon]]. Oddly, the XL8 has a "record" button in this toon.
*Homsar still spoke nonsense on his answering machine message in [[Homestar Ruiner]].

===Inside References===
*Homsar speaking "more articulate on the phone" is in reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]], which was created before Homsar's tendency to spout non-sequiturs had been established, and thus had Homsar able to create a coherent monologue while calling Marzipan.
*The King of Town mentions [[Old Characters Page|being the father]] of Marzipan at one point in time.

=== Real-World References ===
*[[Wikipedia:Yoplait|Yoplait]], [[Wikipedia:Fage|Fage]], [[Wikipedia:Stonyfield Farm|Oikos]], and [[Wikipedia:Activia|Activia]] are all brands of yogurt.
*[[Wikipedia:Robert Siegel|Robert Siegel]] is an American radio journalist.
*Homestar is excited for the releases of both the [[Wikipedia:Ouya|Ouya]] game console, and the [[Wikipedia:Google Glass|Google Glass]] headset. Both of these products underperformed in sales.

== External Links ==
*[[HR:answer17.html|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]]
*[[YouTube:DQO1RHETKy4|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2" on YouTube]]
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37796|forum thread re: "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]

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Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:48:49 GMT

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[[Image:dangmuffinspie.png|thumb|"OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE!"]]

Marzipan checks her answering machine after seven years of wandering about.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Kevin}}, {{Film|Visor Robot}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|sloshy}}, {{Film|Puppet Homestar}}, {{Film|Litigation Jackson}}, {{Film|Larry Palaroncini}}, {{Film|Humidibot}}, {{Film|F-Sack}}, {{Film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|Horrible Painting}}, {{Film|Balding Man}}, {{Film|Stinkoman}}, {{Film|Pan Pan}}, {{Film|1-Up}}, {{Film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Crack Stuntman}}, {{Film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Sickly Sam}}

'''Places:''' [[House of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]]

'''Date:''' Friday, April 1, 2016

'''Running Time:''' 31:09

'''Page Title:''' Just think of it as a podcast!

== Transcript ==

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''{The scene opens with a phone hook lying on the floor; the receiver is offscreen. It has a funnel on top of it, and in the funnel are two bottles of "Cheez Wheez" and a bottle of "Lite Em Up Dan" lighter fluid. Two more bottles of Cheez Wheez are nearby.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang!

''{The camera pans across the phone's cord, to a part that is entangling more bottles of Cheez Wheez and some batteries, which are connected by wires.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins!

''{The camera pans more to an axe suspended from the ceiling, with two speakers attached to it, all entangled by the phone cord.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins pie!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, Strong Mad, and The Cheat, in the same room as all of the previous. The phone's receiver is dangling from the ceiling.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE! This is gonna be the best April Fools Day prank call ever!

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now you're sure the science is sound? The battle axes and Cheez Weezes will actually get through the phone lines?

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh... fiber optics... makes sense, makes sense... Marzipan won't know what hit her! Alright, Strong Mad, dial the number!

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{picks up the phone}'' Uh... Um...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{snatches phone}'' Never mind, I'll dial the number. Um... Never mind, The Cheat, you dial the number.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{Takes the phone from Strong Bad and dials Marzipan's phone number as he makes some The Cheat noises. He hands the phone back to Strong Bad as it rings.}''

'''PHONE OPERATOR:''' We're sorry, the mailbox of the answering machine you're trying to prank is full! Please try again later.

'''STRONG BAD:''' What? Why the crap is her mailbox full?

''{Cut to Marzipan's answering machine, which appears to be in poor condition. The display shows glitchy symbols throughout the toon.}''

===Marzipan's Greeting===

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, this is Marzipan. I'll be out and about for about seven years, so I'll give you a call back after that. Thank you! ''{beep}''

===Message 1===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Message 1 from: June 17th, 2009.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{falsetto}'' Oh, hey, Marzipan! This is Joanie Allthetime, uh, your acupuncturist. Calling you to tell you, I, I had a new do-it-yourself-from-home program. That means you don't have to come to see me no more to stick needles in you! So I want you to wander around your house, uh, reciting your— this new mantra that I will give you. Which is, um, Yoplait, Fage, Oikos, um, Activia. So you just say that over and over again, and then pick up any sharp or even blunt objects around your house and just jab them right, right into you! Um, I would work the kidneys first, and then from there, move on to— to the eyes. Okay, namaste, have yourself a real nice day! Ha, hey, that's a new mantra! Don't use that one, though; use the yogurt one.

===Message 2===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a halting voice, like a stereotypical robot}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is Homestar Runner. I heard that you got a new smartphone, so instead of leaving you a message, I'm texting this to you. Smileyman, winky smileyman, wineglass wineglass 90s camcorder, send.

===Message 3===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Uh, surprise, surprise, Marzipan! Guess where I ended up! The hoosegow! They only give ya one phone call here, so I couldn't think'a anyone better to blow it on than you, Marzi. Uh, I'm gonna— I'm gonna be away for a while, I think, here. You're— you're gonna hear a lot of stuff comin' out on the news. I want you to ignore seventy-five to ninety-eight percent of it, if you could. Uh, the part where they say that my name is Coach Z? Uh, you can listen to that. The part where they say I'm mostly green? That— that's a— that's a fact. That's a police fact. The rest I would just ignore if I was you. Anyways, Bubs is gonna represent me, so that'll be fun. Hey, and get this: they say I'm a flight risk! That sounds like somethin' you'd see on a trophy, doesn't it? "Coach Z: First Place Flight Risk! Two hundred thousand dollar bail!"

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Call ended... for being ''way'' too depressing.

===Message 4===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, Marzipan! Have you heard about the new internet craze, planking? It is gonna be around forever, and I'm gonna be doing it forever! Etched into the halls of history!

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'''BUBS:''' Hey, Marzipan, it's Bubs! Look, I been thinking that maybe I need a catch phrase or something. Seems like everybody else got one. Strong Bad says "holy crap", Homestar says "seriously", Coach Z can't speak English. But what about Bubs? All anybody remembers about me is how I once stole an aircraft carrier. What kinda legacy is that? So I got a list here of some catch phrase candidates. Lemme— lemme try 'em out on you, see whatcha think. "Zabbledoo!" Huh? "Zabbledoo"? I'd say it like, "Zabbledoo, Marzipan! What can I zabbledoo for you?" I think that sounds pretty good. I can also go with something classic, like yellin' "Scarborough Fair!" Whaddya think of that? Or like somethin' that sounds like it's from the fifties or sixties maybe? "Put it to me!" Huh? "Put it to me"? I dunno. If you think of any ideas, gimme a shout! Poppodoplous!... Naw, that's terrible.

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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{speaks with an obvious lisp throughout the message}'' Uh, happy New Years, Marzipan. It's Strong Sad. It's, uh, January first, 2011. And, uh, I've decided to try something new this year. It's gonna be a whole new Strong Sad. Can you guess— can you guess what it is? I feel like people don't notice my personality, so I'm trying to give 'em something to grasp onto. Have you guessed what it is yet? Hmmm? Marzipan? Anyways, I think this is the dawn of a new day for old SS. I'm thure I'm gonna keep this up for thhh— for many years to come. This is not just one of my phases, like the eye patch, or the cane, or the monocle, or the bowler hats, or the jodhpurs. Oh, those were dark times, those jodhpurs days. Anyways, this is the new Strong Sad signing off!

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'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{without the lisp}'' Hey, Marzipan. It's January second, 2011. Disregard my last message. I don't— I don't know what I was thinking. What a surprise, I've already backtracked. I couldn't even go a whole twenty-four hours! "The new Strong Sad"... Maybe— maybe the jodhpurs weren't such a bad idea. I'm gonna go see if I can find those!

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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in a smooth and smarmy voice}'' Good afternoon, Mrs. Pan. This is Vince Napmaker from public radio's "The World is my Butt". We wanted to call you to thank you for being a continued supporter of public radio. But we wanted to ask you if you'd be willing to increase your support. Every dollar counts. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ask like you're this much better than everyone else? And furthermore, our uppity podcasts aren't going to create themselves. So please, as always, for the sake of tote bags everywhere, put a bunch of cash in a paper and/or plastic bag and leave it on the doorstep. ''{The public radio jingle plays over his next line.}'' This is Vince Napmaker for public radio. And now here's a supercut of Robert Siegel saying "I gather."

'''ROBERT SIEGEL:''' ''{at various different pitches}'' I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather—

===Message 9===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, there, Marzipan! We won our first victory in the long fight to justice! I had my hearing yesterday, and guess what? They're gonna try me as a minor! Bubs tells me that's a good thing. So anyways, I'm celebratin' with a batch of jail terlet melonade! I wish you was here to clink glasses with me. Well, these aren't glasses so much as they're, uh, the little slippers they give us. They don't exactly clink. They just sorta s—slop together. Ya end up basically suckin' the melonade outta the— the sort of foam Dr. Scholls situation. Ya know what, after sayin' that out loud, I think I'm gonna skip this round. But anyways, ''{chanting}'' free Coach Z! Free Coach Z!

===Message 10===

'''HOMSAR:''' AaA, hey Marzipa-yan! It's Homsar! I was just calling you because, for some reason, I seem to be more articulate on the phone! I hate to hang up, knowin' as soon as I do, I'll be back to "AaAaA, you're a pork rind's president!" Or maybe like, "DaAaAon't get chipsy with the chalk sauce!" Y— you know, the kind of garbage that I spout! Anyways, gimme a holler if you ever wanna have a constructive conversation. OoOoOokay, bye-dee-bye!

===Message 11===

'''BUBS:''' ''{Soft tone}'' Hey Marzipan, it's Bubs. You know, the defense lawyer on the Coach Z case. I've been starting to have some pangs. Pangs of... this is a really terrible idea. Pangs of... he's totally guilty and you shouldn't be a lawyer. Pangs of... just what exactly is a charcuterie board, and why is it so expensive? Anyways, I think Coach Z did it, and I don't know if I can defend him anymore, whatever it is that he is accused of. I haven't really gotten around to asking anybody yet. I'm supposed to be in the court room defending him right now, but I snuck out to read some John Grisham novels to give me an edge, only I mixed him up with Michael Crichton, and now my defense is based around ''{Stretched out and delivered in a growl}'' DINOSAURS! Ba doo da dum, bo!

===Message 12===

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh man, Marzipan. Kickstarter sensation the Ouya, they're gonna make games for that thing for the rest of eternity! Mark my words, every game that comes out from now until the end of time will also come out on the Ouya. Gonna outlive Sony, Nintendo, Coleco, Canseco, Jaleco, all of the heavy hitters. Anyways, I can't wait to be playing Ouya games in fifteen years, or even like, five months! Written in Sharpie on the bathroom wall of history!

===Message 13===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{Depressed and in fear}'' Uh, hey Marzipan. The jodhpurs did not work out! They did not work out! Why, jodhpurs? Why'd you do that to me, jodhpurs? How could you do this to me, jodhpurs? ''{beep}''

===Message 14===

'''STRONG BAD''': Hey Marzipan, it's Strong Bad. Look, I just wanted to run something by you, um... Everybody else I've talked to says that this is the worst idea I've ever had, and that my career will go down in flames if I do this, so you're my last hope to tell me that this is a great idea. As you know, it's June of 2012, which means we're coming up on the ten year anniversary of Everybody to the Limit, so I want to celebrate in grand fashion, and I figured what better way than to make a sequel! It's like... Fhqwhgads Revisited! Let me just play a little demo right here over the phone. ''{Singing}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! You remember that song, from that one summer. It was really good, and you emailed it to all your friends. Let's fhqwhgads again, so you can email it to all your friends! Let's fhqwhgads again, and now email your friends. Guess who will be there? Probably Joe and Jake. You remember Joe and Jake? I mentioned them in the first song. Th- this is the sequel. Let's fhqwhgads again! F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. So that's great, right? I mean, it's even better than the first one! So anyways, call me back, and tell me it's a great idea, so I can get The Cheat to work on a music video. Okay, bye! ''{Whispering}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! ''{beep}''

===Message 15===
'''KEVIN:''' Hey Marzipan, this is Kevin. Um, did you, er... I'm trying to remember, did you borrow my Trivial Pursuit 80's edition? Give me a call back. Thanks. ''{beep}''

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'''VISOR ROBOT''': Marzipan, this is the Visor Robot. Listen, you need to tell Strong Bad not to do this. Let's fhqwhgads again, crap it is so terrible. I don't want to sully my good name. Come on Marzipan. Do not let him do this, okay? See you around. ''{beep}''

===Message 17===
'''THE POOPSMITH:''' ''{speaks in a deep voice}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is a little weird, but, um... this is The Poopsmith. Yes. I woke up today, and it just kind of hit me... I think I'm sick of the whole "vow of silence" crap. In fact, I think I'm sick of crap, in general. I mean, have I been limiting myself all this time by smithing poop?

'''The Poopsmith''': Hey, Marzipan. This is a little weir, but um... this is The Poopsmith. Yes! I woke up today and it just kind of hit me. I think I am sick of the whole vow of silence crap. In fact, I think I am sick of crap in general, I mean have I been limiting myself all this time by smithing poop? Imagine all the other stuff I could have been smithing. Bread; I could be a bread smith, you know. I could have been a song smith, like Mike Nesmith, from [[Wikipedia:The_Monkees|The Monkees]], the guy with the wool hat, who wrote the song [[Wikipedia:Different_Drum|Different Drum]], you know. ''{sings}'' "You and I, travel to the beat of a different drum". ''{speaks}'' Or an 80's rocker like [[Wikipedia:Ron_Sexsmith|Ron Sexsmith]] or a [[Wikipedia:Mark_E._Smith|Mark E Smith]] smith, or a smith's smith. Any of those things. I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy. If you can think of any other things that end in "smith", give me a call back. If I don't hear from you, just..aa forget the whole thing. I'll go back to the vow of silence. It was nice talking to you. It was nice talking. ''{beep}''

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== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*[[Wikipedia:Jeremy Lin|Jeremy Lin]] is an [[Wikipedia:NBA|NBA]] player who famously began his career by leading the [[Wikipedia:New York Knicks|New York Knicks]] to a large winning streak, only to later struggle once signed by another team.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the first toon uploaded to [[homestarrunner.com]] to not have a [[Flash]] file; instead, the [[YouTube]] version is used.
*At 31:09, this is not only the longest toon on the site, but it's nearly four times as long as the next-longest, [[I Killed Pom Pom]].
*This is the second time [[The Poopsmith]] has broken his vow of silence, and the first time he has had spoken dialogue. [[Wikipedia:John Linnell|John Linnell]] reprised his role as the voice of The Poopsmith from [[email thunder]].
*[[Craig Zobel]] reprised his role as the voice of [[Kevin]], who initially appeared in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 6.0]].

===Remarks===
*The answering machine in this toon is the [[PhoneTime XL8]] instead of the [[PhoneTime XL800]], which was used in the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|previous answering machine toon]]. Oddly, the XL8 has a "record" button in this toon.
*Homsar still spoke nonsense on his answering machine message in [[Homestar Ruiner]].

===Inside References===
*Homsar speaking "more articulate on the phone" is in reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]], which was created before Homsar's tendency to spout non-sequiturs had been established, and thus had Homsar able to create a coherent monologue while calling Marzipan.
*The King of Town mentions [[Old Characters Page|being the father]] of Marzipan at one point in time.

=== Real-World References ===
*[[Wikipedia:Yoplait|Yoplait]], [[Wikipedia:Fage|Fage]], [[Wikipedia:Stonyfield Farm|Oikos]], and [[Wikipedia:Activia|Activia]] are all brands of yogurt.
*[[Wikipedia:Robert Siegel|Robert Siegel]] is an American radio journalist.
*Homestar is excited for the releases of both the [[Wikipedia:Ouya|Ouya]] game console, and the [[Wikipedia:Google Glass|Google Glass]] headset. Both of these products underperformed in sales.

== External Links ==
*[[HR:answer17.html|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]]
*[[YouTube:DQO1RHETKy4|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2" on YouTube]]
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37796|forum thread re: "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]

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Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:42:19 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Message 17 */ another one done.

{{mamnav|17|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|Version 16.2|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 1.0|Version 1.0}}
[[Image:dangmuffinspie.png|thumb|"OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE!"]]

Marzipan checks her answering machine after seven years of wandering about.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Kevin}}, {{Film|Visor Robot}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|sloshy}}, {{Film|Puppet Homestar}}, {{Film|Litigation Jackson}}, {{Film|Larry Palaroncini}}, {{Film|Humidibot}}, {{Film|F-Sack}}, {{Film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|Horrible Painting}}, {{Film|Balding Man}}, {{Film|Stinkoman}}, {{Film|Pan Pan}}, {{Film|1-Up}}, {{Film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Crack Stuntman}}, {{Film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Sickly Sam}}

'''Places:''' [[House of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]]

'''Date:''' Friday, April 1, 2016

'''Running Time:''' 31:09

'''Page Title:''' Just think of it as a podcast!

== Transcript ==

{{transcriptinprogress|50.149.242.19 and SRMX12}}

''{The scene opens with a phone hook lying on the floor; the receiver is offscreen. It has a funnel on top of it, and in the funnel are two bottles of "Cheez Wheez" and a bottle of "Lite Em Up Dan" lighter fluid. Two more bottles of Cheez Wheez are nearby.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang!

''{The camera pans across the phone's cord, to a part that is entangling more bottles of Cheez Wheez and some batteries, which are connected by wires.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins!

''{The camera pans more to an axe suspended from the ceiling, with two speakers attached to it, all entangled by the phone cord.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins pie!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, Strong Mad, and The Cheat, in the same room as all of the previous. The phone's receiver is dangling from the ceiling.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE! This is gonna be the best April Fools Day prank call ever!

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now you're sure the science is sound? The battle axes and Cheez Weezes will actually get through the phone lines?

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh... fiber optics... makes sense, makes sense... Marzipan won't know what hit her! Alright, Strong Mad, dial the number!

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{picks up the phone}'' Uh... Um...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{snatches phone}'' Never mind, I'll dial the number. Um... Never mind, The Cheat, you dial the number.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{Takes the phone from Strong Bad and dials Marzipan's phone number as he makes some The Cheat noises. He hands the phone back to Strong Bad as it rings.}''

'''PHONE OPERATOR:''' We're sorry, the mailbox of the answering machine you're trying to prank is full! Please try again later.

'''STRONG BAD:''' What? Why the crap is her mailbox full?

''{Cut to Marzipan's answering machine, which appears to be in poor condition. The display shows glitchy symbols throughout the toon.}''

===Marzipan's Greeting===

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, this is Marzipan. I'll be out and about for about seven years, so I'll give you a call back after that. Thank you! ''{beep}''

===Message 1===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Message 1 from: June 17th, 2009.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{falsetto}'' Oh, hey, Marzipan! This is Joanie Allthetime, uh, your acupuncturist. Calling you to tell you, I, I had a new do-it-yourself-from-home program. That means you don't have to come to see me no more to stick needles in you! So I want you to wander around your house, uh, reciting your— this new mantra that I will give you. Which is, um, Yoplait, Fage, Oikos, um, Activia. So you just say that over and over again, and then pick up any sharp or even blunt objects around your house and just jab them right, right into you! Um, I would work the kidneys first, and then from there, move on to— to the eyes. Okay, namaste, have yourself a real nice day! Ha, hey, that's a new mantra! Don't use that one, though; use the yogurt one.

===Message 2===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a halting voice, like a stereotypical robot}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is Homestar Runner. I heard that you got a new smartphone, so instead of leaving you a message, I'm texting this to you. Smileyman, winky smileyman, wineglass wineglass 90s camcorder, send.

===Message 3===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Uh, surprise, surprise, Marzipan! Guess where I ended up! The hoosegow! They only give ya one phone call here, so I couldn't think'a anyone better to blow it on than you, Marzi. Uh, I'm gonna— I'm gonna be away for a while, I think, here. You're— you're gonna hear a lot of stuff comin' out on the news. I want you to ignore seventy-five to ninety-eight percent of it, if you could. Uh, the part where they say that my name is Coach Z? Uh, you can listen to that. The part where they say I'm mostly green? That— that's a— that's a fact. That's a police fact. The rest I would just ignore if I was you. Anyways, Bubs is gonna represent me, so that'll be fun. Hey, and get this: they say I'm a flight risk! That sounds like somethin' you'd see on a trophy, doesn't it? "Coach Z: First Place Flight Risk! Two hundred thousand dollar bail!"

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Call ended... for being ''way'' too depressing.

===Message 4===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, Marzipan! Have you heard about the new internet craze, planking? It is gonna be around forever, and I'm gonna be doing it forever! Etched into the halls of history!

===Message 5===

'''BUBS:''' Hey, Marzipan, it's Bubs! Look, I been thinking that maybe I need a catch phrase or something. Seems like everybody else got one. Strong Bad says "holy crap", Homestar says "seriously", Coach Z can't speak English. But what about Bubs? All anybody remembers about me is how I once stole an aircraft carrier. What kinda legacy is that? So I got a list here of some catch phrase candidates. Lemme— lemme try 'em out on you, see whatcha think. "Zabbledoo!" Huh? "Zabbledoo"? I'd say it like, "Zabbledoo, Marzipan! What can I zabbledoo for you?" I think that sounds pretty good. I can also go with something classic, like yellin' "Scarborough Fair!" Whaddya think of that? Or like somethin' that sounds like it's from the fifties or sixties maybe? "Put it to me!" Huh? "Put it to me"? I dunno. If you think of any ideas, gimme a shout! Poppodoplous!... Naw, that's terrible.

===Message 6===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{speaks with an obvious lisp throughout the message}'' Uh, happy New Years, Marzipan. It's Strong Sad. It's, uh, January first, 2011. And, uh, I've decided to try something new this year. It's gonna be a whole new Strong Sad. Can you guess— can you guess what it is? I feel like people don't notice my personality, so I'm trying to give 'em something to grasp onto. Have you guessed what it is yet? Hmmm? Marzipan? Anyways, I think this is the dawn of a new day for old SS. I'm thure I'm gonna keep this up for thhh— for many years to come. This is not just one of my phases, like the eye patch, or the cane, or the monocle, or the bowler hats, or the jodhpurs. Oh, those were dark times, those jodhpurs days. Anyways, this is the new Strong Sad signing off!

===Message 7===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{without the lisp}'' Hey, Marzipan. It's January second, 2011. Disregard my last message. I don't— I don't know what I was thinking. What a surprise, I've already backtracked. I couldn't even go a whole twenty-four hours! "The new Strong Sad"... Maybe— maybe the jodhpurs weren't such a bad idea. I'm gonna go see if I can find those!

===Message 8===

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in a smooth and smarmy voice}'' Good afternoon, Mrs. Pan. This is Vince Napmaker from public radio's "The World is my Butt". We wanted to call you to thank you for being a continued supporter of public radio. But we wanted to ask you if you'd be willing to increase your support. Every dollar counts. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ask like you're this much better than everyone else? And furthermore, our uppity podcasts aren't going to create themselves. So please, as always, for the sake of tote bags everywhere, put a bunch of cash in a paper and/or plastic bag and leave it on the doorstep. ''{The public radio jingle plays over his next line.}'' This is Vince Napmaker for public radio. And now here's a supercut of Robert Siegel saying "I gather."

'''ROBERT SIEGEL:''' ''{at various different pitches}'' I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather—

===Message 9===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, there, Marzipan! We won our first victory in the long fight to justice! I had my hearing yesterday, and guess what? They're gonna try me as a minor! Bubs tells me that's a good thing. So anyways, I'm celebratin' with a batch of jail terlet melonade! I wish you was here to clink glasses with me. Well, these aren't glasses so much as they're, uh, the little slippers they give us. They don't exactly clink. They just sorta s—slop together. Ya end up basically suckin' the melonade outta the— the sort of foam Dr. Scholls situation. Ya know what, after sayin' that out loud, I think I'm gonna skip this round. But anyways, ''{chanting}'' free Coach Z! Free Coach Z!

===Message 10===

'''HOMSAR:''' AaA, hey Marzipa-yan! It's Homsar! I was just calling you because, for some reason, I seem to be more articulate on the phone! I hate to hang up, knowin' as soon as I do, I'll be back to "AaAaA, you're a pork rind's president!" Or maybe like, "DaAaAon't get chipsy with the chalk sauce!" Y— you know, the kind of garbage that I spout! Anyways, gimme a holler if you ever wanna have a constructive conversation. OoOoOokay, bye-dee-bye!

===Message 11===

'''BUBS:''' ''{Soft tone}'' Hey Marzipan, it's Bubs. You know, the defense lawyer on the Coach Z case. I've been starting to have some pangs. Pangs of... this is a really terrible idea. Pangs of... he's totally guilty and you shouldn't be a lawyer. Pangs of... just what exactly is a charcuterie board, and why is it so expensive? Anyways, I think Coach Z did it, and I don't know if I can defend him anymore, whatever it is that he is accused of. I haven't really gotten around to asking anybody yet. I'm supposed to be in the court room defending him right now, but I snuck out to read some John Grisham novels to give me an edge, only I mixed him up with Michael Crichton, and now my defense is based around ''{Stretched out and delivered in a growl}'' DINOSAURS! Ba doo da dum, bo!

===Message 12===

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh man, Marzipan. Kickstarter sensation the Ouya, they're gonna make games for that thing for the rest of eternity! Mark my words, every game that comes out from now until the end of time will also come out on the Ouya. Gonna outlive Sony, Nintendo, Coleco, Canseco, Jaleco, all of the heavy hitters. Anyways, I can't wait to be playing Ouya games in fifteen years, or even like, five months! Written in Sharpie on the bathroom wall of history!

===Message 13===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{Depressed and in fear}'' Uh, hey Marzipan. The jodhpurs did not work out! They did not work out! Why, jodhpurs? Why'd you do that to me, jodhpurs? How could you do this to me, jodhpurs? ''{beep}''

===Message 14===

'''STRONG BAD''': Hey Marzipan, it's Strong Bad. Look, I just wanted to run something by you, um... Everybody else I've talked to says that this is the worst idea I've ever had, and that my career will go down in flames if I do this, so you're my last hope to tell me that this is a great idea. As you know, it's June of 2012, which means we're coming up on the ten year anniversary of Everybody to the Limit, so I want to celebrate in grand fashion, and I figured what better way than to make a sequel! It's like... Fhqwhgads Revisited! Let me just play a little demo right here over the phone. ''{Singing}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! You remember that song, from that one summer. It was really good, and you emailed it to all your friends. Let's fhqwhgads again, so you can email it to all your friends! Let's fhqwhgads again, and now email your friends. Guess who will be there? Probably Joe and Jake. You remember Joe and Jake? I mentioned them in the first song. Th- this is the sequel. Let's fhqwhgads again! F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. So that's great, right? I mean, it's even better than the first one! So anyways, call me back, and tell me it's a great idea, so I can get The Cheat to work on a music video. Okay, bye! ''{Whispering}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! ''{beep}''

===Message 15===
'''KEVIN:''' Hey Marzipan, this is Kevin. Um, did you, er... I'm trying to remember, did you borrow my Trivial Pursuit 80's edition? Give me a call back. Thanks. ''{beep}''

===Message 16===

'''VISOR ROBOT''': Marzipan, this is the Visor Robot. Listen, you need to tell Strong Bad not to do this. Let's fhqwhgads again, crap it is so terrible. I don't want to sully my good name. Come on Marzipan. Do not let him do this, okay? See you around. ''{beep}''

===Message 17===

'''The Poopsmith''': Hey, Marzipan. This is a little weir, but um... this is The Poopsmith. Yes! I woke up today and it just kind of hit me. I think I am sick of the whole vow of silence crap. In fact, I think I am sick of crap in general, I mean have I been limiting myself all this time by smithing poop? Imagine all the other stuff I could have been smithing. Bread; I could be a bread smith, you know. I could have been a song smith, like Mike Nesmith, from [[The Monkees]], the guy with the wool hat, who wrote the song Different Drum, you know. ''{sings}'' "You and I, travel to the beat of a different drum". ''{speaks}'' Or an 80's rocker like [[Ron Sexsmith]] or a [[Mark E Smith]] smith, or a smith's smith. Any of those things. I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy. If you can think of any other things that end in "smith", give me a call back. If I don't hear from you, just..aa forget the whole thing. I'll go back to the vow of silence. It was nice talking to you. It was nice talking. ''{beep}''

===Message 18===

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== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*[[Wikipedia:Jeremy Lin|Jeremy Lin]] is an [[Wikipedia:NBA|NBA]] player who famously began his career by leading the [[Wikipedia:New York Knicks|New York Knicks]] to a large winning streak, only to later struggle once signed by another team.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the first toon uploaded to [[homestarrunner.com]] to not have a [[Flash]] file; instead, the [[YouTube]] version is used.
*At 31:09, this is not only the longest toon on the site, but it's nearly four times as long as the next-longest, [[I Killed Pom Pom]].
*This is the second time [[The Poopsmith]] has broken his vow of silence, and the first time he has had spoken dialogue. [[Wikipedia:John Linnell|John Linnell]] reprised his role as the voice of The Poopsmith from [[email thunder]].
*[[Craig Zobel]] reprised his role as the voice of [[Kevin]], who initially appeared in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 6.0]].

===Remarks===
*The answering machine in this toon is the [[PhoneTime XL8]] instead of the [[PhoneTime XL800]], which was used in the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|previous answering machine toon]]. Oddly, the XL8 has a "record" button in this toon.
*Homsar still spoke nonsense on his answering machine message in [[Homestar Ruiner]].

===Inside References===
*Homsar speaking "more articulate on the phone" is in reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]], which was created before Homsar's tendency to spout non-sequiturs had been established, and thus had Homsar able to create a coherent monologue while calling Marzipan.
*The King of Town mentions [[Old Characters Page|being the father]] of Marzipan at one point in time.

=== Real-World References ===
*[[Wikipedia:Yoplait|Yoplait]], [[Wikipedia:Fage|Fage]], [[Wikipedia:Stonyfield Farm|Oikos]], and [[Wikipedia:Activia|Activia]] are all brands of yogurt.
*[[Wikipedia:Robert Siegel|Robert Siegel]] is an American radio journalist.
*Homestar is excited for the releases of both the [[Wikipedia:Ouya|Ouya]] game console, and the [[Wikipedia:Google Glass|Google Glass]] headset. Both of these products underperformed in sales.

== External Links ==
*[[HR:answer17.html|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]]
*[[YouTube:DQO1RHETKy4|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2" on YouTube]]
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37796|forum thread re: "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]

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Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:23:31 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Message 16 */ my first edit in years!

{{mamnav|17|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|Version 16.2|Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 1.0|Version 1.0}}
[[Image:dangmuffinspie.png|thumb|"OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE!"]]

Marzipan checks her answering machine after seven years of wandering about.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Strong Bad}}, {{Film|The Cheat}}, {{Film|Strong Mad}}, {{Film|Marzipan}}, {{Film|Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Coach Z}}, {{Film|Bubs}}, {{Film|Strong Sad}}, {{Film|Homsar}}, {{Film|Kevin}}, {{Film|Visor Robot}}, {{Film|The Poopsmith}}, {{Film|The King of Town}}, {{Film|sloshy}}, {{Film|Puppet Homestar}}, {{Film|Litigation Jackson}}, {{Film|Larry Palaroncini}}, {{Film|Humidibot}}, {{Film|F-Sack}}, {{Film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{Film|Marshie}}, {{Film|Horrible Painting}}, {{Film|Balding Man}}, {{Film|Stinkoman}}, {{Film|Pan Pan}}, {{Film|1-Up}}, {{Film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Crack Stuntman}}, {{Film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}}, {{Film|Sickly Sam}}

'''Places:''' [[House of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]]

'''Date:''' Friday, April 1, 2016

'''Running Time:''' 31:09

'''Page Title:''' Just think of it as a podcast!

== Transcript ==

{{transcriptinprogress|50.149.242.19 and SRMX12}}

''{The scene opens with a phone hook lying on the floor; the receiver is offscreen. It has a funnel on top of it, and in the funnel are two bottles of "Cheez Wheez" and a bottle of "Lite Em Up Dan" lighter fluid. Two more bottles of Cheez Wheez are nearby.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang!

''{The camera pans across the phone's cord, to a part that is entangling more bottles of Cheez Wheez and some batteries, which are connected by wires.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins!

''{The camera pans more to an axe suspended from the ceiling, with two speakers attached to it, all entangled by the phone cord.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh dang muffins pie!

''{Cut to Strong Bad, Strong Mad, and The Cheat, in the same room as all of the previous. The phone's receiver is dangling from the ceiling.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' OH DANG MUFFINS PIE A LA MODE! This is gonna be the best April Fools Day prank call ever!

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Now you're sure the science is sound? The battle axes and Cheez Weezes will actually get through the phone lines?

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

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh... fiber optics... makes sense, makes sense... Marzipan won't know what hit her! Alright, Strong Mad, dial the number!

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{picks up the phone}'' Uh... Um...

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{snatches phone}'' Never mind, I'll dial the number. Um... Never mind, The Cheat, you dial the number.

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{Takes the phone from Strong Bad and dials Marzipan's phone number as he makes some The Cheat noises. He hands the phone back to Strong Bad as it rings.}''

'''PHONE OPERATOR:''' We're sorry, the mailbox of the answering machine you're trying to prank is full! Please try again later.

'''STRONG BAD:''' What? Why the crap is her mailbox full?

''{Cut to Marzipan's answering machine, which appears to be in poor condition. The display shows glitchy symbols throughout the toon.}''

===Marzipan's Greeting===

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, this is Marzipan. I'll be out and about for about seven years, so I'll give you a call back after that. Thank you! ''{beep}''

===Message 1===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Message 1 from: June 17th, 2009.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{falsetto}'' Oh, hey, Marzipan! This is Joanie Allthetime, uh, your acupuncturist. Calling you to tell you, I, I had a new do-it-yourself-from-home program. That means you don't have to come to see me no more to stick needles in you! So I want you to wander around your house, uh, reciting your— this new mantra that I will give you. Which is, um, Yoplait, Fage, Oikos, um, Activia. So you just say that over and over again, and then pick up any sharp or even blunt objects around your house and just jab them right, right into you! Um, I would work the kidneys first, and then from there, move on to— to the eyes. Okay, namaste, have yourself a real nice day! Ha, hey, that's a new mantra! Don't use that one, though; use the yogurt one.

===Message 2===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in a halting voice, like a stereotypical robot}'' Hey, Marzipan. This is Homestar Runner. I heard that you got a new smartphone, so instead of leaving you a message, I'm texting this to you. Smileyman, winky smileyman, wineglass wineglass 90s camcorder, send.

===Message 3===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Uh, surprise, surprise, Marzipan! Guess where I ended up! The hoosegow! They only give ya one phone call here, so I couldn't think'a anyone better to blow it on than you, Marzi. Uh, I'm gonna— I'm gonna be away for a while, I think, here. You're— you're gonna hear a lot of stuff comin' out on the news. I want you to ignore seventy-five to ninety-eight percent of it, if you could. Uh, the part where they say that my name is Coach Z? Uh, you can listen to that. The part where they say I'm mostly green? That— that's a— that's a fact. That's a police fact. The rest I would just ignore if I was you. Anyways, Bubs is gonna represent me, so that'll be fun. Hey, and get this: they say I'm a flight risk! That sounds like somethin' you'd see on a trophy, doesn't it? "Coach Z: First Place Flight Risk! Two hundred thousand dollar bail!"

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' Call ended... for being ''way'' too depressing.

===Message 4===

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, Marzipan! Have you heard about the new internet craze, planking? It is gonna be around forever, and I'm gonna be doing it forever! Etched into the halls of history!

===Message 5===

'''BUBS:''' Hey, Marzipan, it's Bubs! Look, I been thinking that maybe I need a catch phrase or something. Seems like everybody else got one. Strong Bad says "holy crap", Homestar says "seriously", Coach Z can't speak English. But what about Bubs? All anybody remembers about me is how I once stole an aircraft carrier. What kinda legacy is that? So I got a list here of some catch phrase candidates. Lemme— lemme try 'em out on you, see whatcha think. "Zabbledoo!" Huh? "Zabbledoo"? I'd say it like, "Zabbledoo, Marzipan! What can I zabbledoo for you?" I think that sounds pretty good. I can also go with something classic, like yellin' "Scarborough Fair!" Whaddya think of that? Or like somethin' that sounds like it's from the fifties or sixties maybe? "Put it to me!" Huh? "Put it to me"? I dunno. If you think of any ideas, gimme a shout! Poppodoplous!... Naw, that's terrible.

===Message 6===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{speaks with an obvious lisp throughout the message}'' Uh, happy New Years, Marzipan. It's Strong Sad. It's, uh, January first, 2011. And, uh, I've decided to try something new this year. It's gonna be a whole new Strong Sad. Can you guess— can you guess what it is? I feel like people don't notice my personality, so I'm trying to give 'em something to grasp onto. Have you guessed what it is yet? Hmmm? Marzipan? Anyways, I think this is the dawn of a new day for old SS. I'm thure I'm gonna keep this up for thhh— for many years to come. This is not just one of my phases, like the eye patch, or the cane, or the monocle, or the bowler hats, or the jodhpurs. Oh, those were dark times, those jodhpurs days. Anyways, this is the new Strong Sad signing off!

===Message 7===

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{without the lisp}'' Hey, Marzipan. It's January second, 2011. Disregard my last message. I don't— I don't know what I was thinking. What a surprise, I've already backtracked. I couldn't even go a whole twenty-four hours! "The new Strong Sad"... Maybe— maybe the jodhpurs weren't such a bad idea. I'm gonna go see if I can find those!

===Message 8===

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{in a smooth and smarmy voice}'' Good afternoon, Mrs. Pan. This is Vince Napmaker from public radio's "The World is my Butt". We wanted to call you to thank you for being a continued supporter of public radio. But we wanted to ask you if you'd be willing to increase your support. Every dollar counts. Do you have any idea how much it costs to ask like you're this much better than everyone else? And furthermore, our uppity podcasts aren't going to create themselves. So please, as always, for the sake of tote bags everywhere, put a bunch of cash in a paper and/or plastic bag and leave it on the doorstep. ''{The public radio jingle plays over his next line.}'' This is Vince Napmaker for public radio. And now here's a supercut of Robert Siegel saying "I gather."

'''ROBERT SIEGEL:''' ''{at various different pitches}'' I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather— I gather—

===Message 9===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, there, Marzipan! We won our first victory in the long fight to justice! I had my hearing yesterday, and guess what? They're gonna try me as a minor! Bubs tells me that's a good thing. So anyways, I'm celebratin' with a batch of jail terlet melonade! I wish you was here to clink glasses with me. Well, these aren't glasses so much as they're, uh, the little slippers they give us. They don't exactly clink. They just sorta s—slop together. Ya end up basically suckin' the melonade outta the— the sort of foam Dr. Scholls situation. Ya know what, after sayin' that out loud, I think I'm gonna skip this round. But anyways, ''{chanting}'' free Coach Z! Free Coach Z!

===Message 10===

'''HOMSAR:''' AaA, hey Marzipa-yan! It's Homsar! I was just calling you because, for some reason, I seem to be more articulate on the phone! I hate to hang up, knowin' as soon as I do, I'll be back to "AaAaA, you're a pork rind's president!" Or maybe like, "DaAaAon't get chipsy with the chalk sauce!" Y— you know, the kind of garbage that I spout! Anyways, gimme a holler if you ever wanna have a constructive conversation. OoOoOokay, bye-dee-bye!

===Message 11===

'''BUBS:''' ''{Soft tone}'' Hey Marzipan, it's Bubs. You know, the defense lawyer on the Coach Z case. I've been starting to have some pangs. Pangs of... this is a really terrible idea. Pangs of... he's totally guilty and you shouldn't be a lawyer. Pangs of... just what exactly is a charcuterie board, and why is it so expensive? Anyways, I think Coach Z did it, and I don't know if I can defend him anymore, whatever it is that he is accused of. I haven't really gotten around to asking anybody yet. I'm supposed to be in the court room defending him right now, but I snuck out to read some John Grisham novels to give me an edge, only I mixed him up with Michael Crichton, and now my defense is based around ''{Stretched out and delivered in a growl}'' DINOSAURS! Ba doo da dum, bo!

===Message 12===

'''HOMESTAR:''' Oh man, Marzipan. Kickstarter sensation the Ouya, they're gonna make games for that thing for the rest of eternity! Mark my words, every game that comes out from now until the end of time will also come out on the Ouya. Gonna outlive Sony, Nintendo, Coleco, Canseco, Jaleco, all of the heavy hitters. Anyways, I can't wait to be playing Ouya games in fifteen years, or even like, five months! Written in Sharpie on the bathroom wall of history!

===Message 13===

'''AUTOMATED VOICE:''' You have a call from: Free Country USA Penitentiary.

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{Depressed and in fear}'' Uh, hey Marzipan. The jodhpurs did not work out! They did not work out! Why, jodhpurs? Why'd you do that to me, jodhpurs? How could you do this to me, jodhpurs? ''{beep}''

===Message 14===

'''STRONG BAD''': Hey Marzipan, it's Strong Bad. Look, I just wanted to run something by you, um... Everybody else I've talked to says that this is the worst idea I've ever had, and that my career will go down in flames if I do this, so you're my last hope to tell me that this is a great idea. As you know, it's June of 2012, which means we're coming up on the ten year anniversary of Everybody to the Limit, so I want to celebrate in grand fashion, and I figured what better way than to make a sequel! It's like... Fhqwhgads Revisited! Let me just play a little demo right here over the phone. ''{Singing}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! You remember that song, from that one summer. It was really good, and you emailed it to all your friends. Let's fhqwhgads again, so you can email it to all your friends! Let's fhqwhgads again, and now email your friends. Guess who will be there? Probably Joe and Jake. You remember Joe and Jake? I mentioned them in the first song. Th- this is the sequel. Let's fhqwhgads again! F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. F-H-Q-W-H-GADS. So that's great, right? I mean, it's even better than the first one! So anyways, call me back, and tell me it's a great idea, so I can get The Cheat to work on a music video. Okay, bye! ''{Whispering}'' Let's fhqwhgads again! Let's fhqwhgads again! ''{beep}''

===Message 15===

===Message 16===

'''Visor Robot''': Marzipan, this is the Visor Robot. Listen, you need to tell Strong Bad not to do this. Let's fhqwhgads again, crap it is so terrible. I don't want to sully my good name. Come on Marzipan. Do not let him do this ok. See you around. ''{beep}''

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== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*[[Wikipedia:Jeremy Lin|Jeremy Lin]] is an [[Wikipedia:NBA|NBA]] player who famously began his career by leading the [[Wikipedia:New York Knicks|New York Knicks]] to a large winning streak, only to later struggle once signed by another team.

=== Trivia ===
*This is the first toon uploaded to [[homestarrunner.com]] to not have a [[Flash]] file; instead, the [[YouTube]] version is used.
*At 31:09, this is not only the longest toon on the site, but it's nearly four times as long as the next-longest, [[I Killed Pom Pom]].
*This is the second time [[The Poopsmith]] has broken his vow of silence, and the first time he has had spoken dialogue. [[Wikipedia:John Linnell|John Linnell]] reprised his role as the voice of The Poopsmith from [[email thunder]].
*[[Craig Zobel]] reprised his role as the voice of [[Kevin]], who initially appeared in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 6.0]].

===Remarks===
*The answering machine in this toon is the [[PhoneTime XL8]] instead of the [[PhoneTime XL800]], which was used in the [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 16.2|previous answering machine toon]]. Oddly, the XL8 has a "record" button in this toon.
*Homsar still spoke nonsense on his answering machine message in [[Homestar Ruiner]].

===Inside References===
*Homsar speaking "more articulate on the phone" is in reference to [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]], which was created before Homsar's tendency to spout non-sequiturs had been established, and thus had Homsar able to create a coherent monologue while calling Marzipan.
*The King of Town mentions [[Old Characters Page|being the father]] of Marzipan at one point in time.

=== Real-World References ===
*[[Wikipedia:Yoplait|Yoplait]], [[Wikipedia:Fage|Fage]], [[Wikipedia:Stonyfield Farm|Oikos]], and [[Wikipedia:Activia|Activia]] are all brands of yogurt.
*[[Wikipedia:Robert Siegel|Robert Siegel]] is an American radio journalist.
*Homestar is excited for the releases of both the [[Wikipedia:Ouya|Ouya]] game console, and the [[Wikipedia:Google Glass|Google Glass]] headset. Both of these products underperformed in sales.

== External Links ==
*[[HR:answer17.html|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]]
*[[YouTube:DQO1RHETKy4|watch "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2" on YouTube]]
*[http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37796|forum thread re: "Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2"]

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Talk:I really like your costume

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:17:35 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Delete? */ dissenting view

== Name ==
Hey could someone mind changing the name of this article from ''Hey,X. I really like your X costume'' to ''"Hey, X, I Really Like Your X Costume"''. I messed up when I was writing the article and I don't know how to change it. [[User:Geonightman|Geonightman]] 19:36, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
== Delete? ==
I think that [[What are you supposed to be?]] handles this topic much more thoroughly. Any thoughts? {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 22:03, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
:Well I actually made this a separate article because this one joke has been used over and over again as itself. I feel it should be considered a running gag.[[User:Geonightman|Geonightman]] 22:27, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
:I have to agree with StrongAwesome. The line itself can be mentioned on the "What are you supposed to be" page, maybe even as a subsection, but it's basically the same joke. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 23:56, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
::I stand on saying that we should keep it a separate page, however if we do decide to merge this with "What are you supposed to be?" then I agree with you Jay in that it should at least be a subsection.--[[User:Geonightman|Geonightman]] 03:17, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:'''Comment''' I always thought of "What are you supposed to be?" as when a character is confused about what other characters are dressed up as. Though if a merge is wanted, then "What are you supposed to be?" should be given a new title to cover the multiple costume running gags. --[[User:Ngamer01|Ngamer01]] 17:17, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
::I have to agree with the common opinion here. This is not a seperate joke from [[What are you supposed to be?]] at all. Also, I really don't like using algebraic variables in article titles. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 20:29, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
:::I'm '''neutral''' on what should happen here, but [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=712563 this] is what a merge might look like. It seems like this version creates duplicate information, and i'm not sure if that's a problem/how to fix it if it is. Policy is escaping me right now, but i think that if the final decision is to merge, this should be a redirect to that page instead of a hard delete. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 00:01, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
:::: I'm for the '''merge''' linked in Ni's reply. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 02:32, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
::::: There are multiple ways we could merge these:
::::::Possibility 1: Note in the description that Homestar tends to word his costume confusion as "Hey, X, I really like your X costume", and note those in the list.
::::::Possibility 2: Remove any of Homestar's "Hey X" lines in the main list and put them only in the subsection; the header of the subsection should be very much reworded if we do that sort of merge, BTW.
::::::Possibility 3: Deal with the duplicate info. (Still editing the header.)
::::: Whatever the case, though, I'm still not sure this is separate enough to merit a separate page. (To Ngamer01, this line IS about when a character (namely, Homestar) is confused about what other characters are dressed up as. It's just a more specific form of that.) --{{User:Jay/sig}} 10:05, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::Now I don't think there is even any need for merging. The current structure of [[What are you supposed to be?]] is fine as it is because I doubt many readers will really want to learn what way Homestar formats his question for each instance. (But hey, what do I know?) I think that '''deletion''' of this article is the best way to go, with no major changes to WAYSTB being necessary. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 04:18, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I think it's significant that while others are saying, "What are you? Such and such?", Homestar is an exception.. he doesn't ask, he just assumes he's right and his phrasing is almost identical most of the time (and there are many instances). Some effort should be made to document this. Somewhere. Either '''keep''', or '''merge and explain the contrast'''. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 06:27, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::::I've gone ahead and merged the article. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 03:47, 23 November 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I've gone ahead and unmerged it. There's no consensus to do this. Also, I '''don't think it should be merged'''. It's a subjoke of the larger one, but it's happened so many times as to be its own joke itself. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 09:49, 7 December 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::Revisit: I think that this does discuss a separate-enough topic from "wearing?" that it merits its own page. My reasoning is this: "wearing?" discusses how TBC [[TVTropes:Lampshade Hanging|Lampshades]] really obscure and hard-to-recognize references (they are very good at that), however Homestar's guesses are simply off-the-wall and very Homestaresque even if what the real costume is supposed to be is fairly obvious. I think that should be the distinguishing line between both articles. More so, this article needs to explain what Homestar was referring to and what the real costume was much like "wearing?". --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 13:07, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
::::::::::: Did I somehow accidentally start this conversation because of what I wrote [[Category talk:Homestar Runner running gags#Halloween|yesterday?]] I think it should be a '''separate article''' as well, its more specific and a homestar-exclusive gag and he doesn't actually ask who someone is—he just states it. I think it should go in the Homestar Running gags category. It's not covered completely in [[What are you supposed to be?]], though this page itself may need work. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 22:19, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
With the additions to this article from the most recent toon I think it's clear this should be a separate article. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:49, 14 December 2014 (UTC)
:I disagree, I think these should merged into '''one''' article. Homestar is so dipsy he mistakes himself for other people. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 06:17, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

==Name==
While I still think this should be flat-out merged with [[What are you supposed to be?]], I think at the very least we could get rid of the algebraic variables in the title of the article. I never liked having "X" in a title to represent a wild card. Since this joke is only used by Homestar, could we just name the article "Homestar's Costume Confusion"? I mean, that's lame, but maybe someone else could come up with something better. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 21:19, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
:I think it should be '''renamed''' to ''Hey, X, I really like your X''' instead, to cover all grounds, object, costume or anything really. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 05:11, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
::How about just "I Like Your X Costume"? {{User:That'sBupkis/sig}} 04:45, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
:::I think it should be merged with all of the costume discussion related pages, and renamed "Costume talk". --{{User:ToaJuaraevo01/sig1}} 21:25, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
::::But each of those gags is a completely separate and distinct running joke. This is clearly a stand alone joke, it just doesn't have an obvious name to go with it. (Meaning, even if it were merged, which I strongly disagree with, I'd imagine that the merged page would have separate subsections for each distinct joke, and you'd still be left with the question of what to name the subsection.) {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 22:11, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
:::::I just {{pl|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Hey,_X,_I_really_like_your_X_costume&diff=738452&oldid=738451&rcid=701085 expanded the intro}} and realized that the running theme is homestar mistakenly complimenting a costume. So perhaps some name along the lines of "Mistaken Costume Compliments"? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 10:25, 25 September 2013 (UTC)
This article was just moved to "Homestar Runner's Mistaken Costume Compliments", which is just crazy long and boring. I moved it back. While I was at it, I trimmed out the wildcards, making its name match its debut appearance in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]. It's simple and to the point, and when I see it I know what article it's talking about. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:13, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

Talk:Fish Eye Lens

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:00:01 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /**/motion blur not goof

== YouTube fake thumbnails ==
[[Image:Fisheye_YT_Thumnails.jpg|thumb]]
This screenshot from the YouTube version has a bunch of fake thumbnails with scenes from non-existent toons on it.
--[[User:Kaze|Kaze]] 11:22, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

== Fisheye, fish eye ==

The title of the song is "Fish Eye Lens" (open), but the proper term is "fisheye lens" (closed). At first I thought it would be better to spell references to the actual lens open like the title, but when I put the link in to [[Wikipedia:fisheye lens|fisheye lens]], it became apparent that it would probably be better just to spell it correctly in our articles and fun facts. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:22, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

== I ___ a fisheye lens ==

: ''I ___ a fisheye lens / And make a rap video with a couple of friends''

I originally transcribed it "I ''want'' a fisheye lens". An anonny just changed it to "bought". I can kind of hear it, but not really. Or maybe I can hear "brought" (with an "r"). Also, I'm not convinced it's "And" to start the second line. What say you? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:23, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
:I hear it as "bought". I also hear the "And" in there, too. {{User:Phlip/sig}} 03:00, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
::I definitely think "bought" is correct, but I don't think "And" is there. I think the line may be "A-make a rap video with a couple of friends", possibly as in "To make a rap video". {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}}
:::I considered "A-make a rap video" when I transcribed it, but it just seemed like a stretch. "''To'' make a rap video" makes the most sense, but I think it's definitely not "to". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:34, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
::::Definitely sounds like "BROUGHT a fish-eye lens TO make a rap video..." to me. - Steven
:::::I heard "bought". {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 05:46, 8 October 2014 (UTC)

== What's a Dixieland? ==

Maybe it's somethign that's more commonplace in America but I've got no clue what that is? Can someone add it to the explanations? [[User:Guybrush20X6|Guybrush20X6]] 18:12, 5 October 2014 (UTC)

Dixieland is a colloquial used to describe the american south, particularly before the Civil War.
[[User:MechaKingBubsGonzola|MechaKingBubsGonzola]] 3:33, 6 October 2014 (UTC)

*It's also a style of jazz music, sometimes referred to as Traditional or [[Wikipedia:Trad Jazz|"Trad" Jazz]].{{User:Bassbone/sig}} 20:29, 7 October 2014 (UTC)

== Videro ==

As noted in the inside references, Coach Z pronounces "video" as "[[Videro Games|videro]]" at least once. I definitely hear it in the second chorus. Probably the first chorus too. Try as I might, I do not hear it in the third chorus. The question is, assuming we can come to a consensus on when he says it, does it need to be noted in the transcript as well (and if so, what's the best format for that)? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:29, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
: I first noticed it when I watched the YouTube video with my headphones in the first verse, and I clearly hear it in all three (from Coach Z, not Strong Bad, of course.) I'm kinda-sorta certain that the third verse is videos/videros for whatever reason, which I notice is in the subtitles (don't ask me, I didn't do it), but the "R" I'm confident on. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 05:53, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
:: Hmm, I can kind of hear "videos" on the third one, too. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:17, 7 October 2014 (UTC)

== Dixieland Costumes ==

I think it's time we added the Dixieland costumes from the end of the video to a costumes page. I'd do it myself but i'm not sure which exact page to added it to, how to input pictures and whether or not we also include some rap song images/costumes. --[[User:Happypasta|Happypasta]] 01:17, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
:You're looking for the pages listed on [[Other Costumes]]. For the images, take a screenshot of the toon and load it into your favorite image editor. Use the other images on the costumes pages as a guideline for how to crop the images. Save your images as PNG files. Use [[Special:Upload]] to upload them to the wiki. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:36, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
::Done and Done! Thanks For your help! --[[User:Happypasta|Happypasta]] 16:23, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
:::No probalo! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:30, 7 October 2014 (UTC)

== These people draaerrrpped the baermb ==

Okay, I don't see the controversy I expected over this so... I guess I'll start it. When it gets to "but then the price draeerrrrrrped," this seems like a Real World Reference, perhaps to a particular song. I'm pretty positive that I've heard some early hip-hop song with the line "don't let the beat DROP" at which the beat is interrupted, etc. I leave it to someone with more time and knowledge than me to figure out whether that's Curtis Blow, Sugarhill Gang--or maybe even Beastie Boys? Of course we could also be getting into the territory of "it's just a hip-hop device common to lots of songs, and therefore not a specific reference." Just thought I'd start a conversation on it. Geez, I gotta figure out how to sign posts again—hang on... —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 00:16, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
:I found what I was thinking of—it was in fact in the Beastie Boys' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qORYO0atB6g#t=3m6s "Intergalactic."] {{inlinecontentwarning|content warning, I guess...|Adult language}} —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 15:01, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

== Syncopation ==

Is it just me, or does the "Several Syncopations toniiiight" that Homestar sings sound similar to "One" from A Chorus Line. Is this maybe a real world sufferance, or is it a common enough tune to not be attributed to anything. ... Then again, he does start doing a kick routine, which is common of that show. - Just a thought. DTS Oct 08, 2014 11:53pm CST

== Return of the Sturge? ==

Is the fish on Old-Timey Strong Bad's lens a [[The Sturge|sturgeon]]? {{unsigned|70.174.161.181|17:33, 12 October 2014 (UTC)}}

== Overlap? ==

When Strong Bad jumps in slow motion off the curb, saying words overlap seems pretty absurd, I put my headphones on and from what I heard, there was no overlap between the. . . smallest portions of the language. But seriously, maybe I'm misunderstanding what it's saying. I seriously don't hear any overlap. {{unsigned|67.2.238.84|00:26, 19 October 2014 (UTC)}}

== motion blur not goof ==

Yes, [[user:It's dot com|It's dot com]], it was a motion blur; just looks weird in real-time.
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{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 06:00, 19 December 2014 (UTC)

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Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 05:52:01 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: Its dot com was right

== Summary ==
Its dot com was right
== Licensing ==
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Invisible Robot Fish — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 03:17:45 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Hey there */ reply

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== Astrid Renee ==

Hey [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Little_Girl&curid=2834&diff=383047&oldid=349853&rcid=333354 this] is cool — verified in your birthday card conversations with her? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:00, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yeppers, I had delightful conversation. I even got Mike birthday. She laughed and said that it is already passed. She said 9/28, and the said, "oh wait, that's Donnie's birthday." Then she said that Mike's in 9/20. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:21, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

::GOSH. Lucky... Way to have awesome telephone skillz. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:28, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

== Better Late Than Never ==

Ok wikifolks, I just off the phone with UPS and the birthday card saga is over. The card was delivered today at 2:02 pm. I'm sure Matt will appreciate the thought and the fact that we tried to get the card to him before his birthday. Anywho, for all future ventures I now know the correct addresses in which to send packages...and now we now we know Mike birthday too! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:23, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:Huzzah! Good to know the card is finally in the right hands. (So... when do we get to see it?) {{User:Phlip/sig}} 20:56, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
::I didn't want to post it until he got a chance to see it. Karen said that she will give it to him this weekend. I will post the pictures tonight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:12, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:::Hey, that looks great! Thanks for all the hard work! :-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 00:04, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Just wanted to say hi. I have a weekly "saying hi" thing. Your first. See the list [[User:The thing/hi|here]]. {{User:The thing/sig}} 00:46, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
:right back at you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:07, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
::I'm here to say hi, too. :3 I haven't been here in a while. I used to write you haikus, remember? :D It's good to see that you all are still active on here. I hoped I wouldn't come back and see that you had all like...died. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::PBTK, glad to see you back. I was wondering where you went. No, I'll never leave. I'll be chronicling H*R until the hereafter. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:23, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
::::Eh, I went to the land of High School, where they make the assumption that you have no life outside of school, and have the magical ability to take up every second of your free time. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::::Ah, I remember that land. I too had no free time but it wasn't because of homework (I just didn't do that stuff), it was all the extra carricular stuff. I did [[wikipedia:American football|football]], [[wikipedia:Baseball|baseball]], [[wikipedia:Taekwondo|Tae Kwon Do]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|D.A.F.Y.]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Invictus (Yearbook club)]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Cinnabar (Poetry Magazine)]], and [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/clubs/sites/webmasters.html Webmasters] for the [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/index.php school website]. It's amazing that I had time to breathe.
:::::...and all of that pales in comparison, to try raise one small little boy. [[wikipedia:James Dobson|Dr. James Dobson]] described thes little guys in the book [[wikipedia:James_Dobson#Books|Bringing Up Boys]] as "all rocket, no rudder". How true, how true. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:23, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I too just want to say "hi," so hi! I like your user page, (I'm dreading the 1oth email from now - I'll miss The Paper if he does end up gettin' booted) and your "12 Days of Decemberween" contest! That's a really fun idea! Okay... byefornow! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:21, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
:Oh, Kai Lyn, I overlooked your comment. Hi. I'm glad that you like my page. also I've noticed that you have made a lot of quality edits right out of the gate, great jorb! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:47, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:Wow, I used to be pretty stupid. Haha {{User:The thing/sig}} 22:01, 25 December 2010 (UTC)

== [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]] ==

[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|thumb|125px|Most Improved!]]
After carefully evaluating [[User talk:Trey56#15 November 2006|your contributions]] to this week's [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]], I've realized that you earned the award on the right. Congraturation! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 19:41, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yaaaay! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:49, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

==See n Say==

Based on your edit of [[Why Come Only One Girl?]] do we need to change that site-wide? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:40, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:I have asked them to clarify their original request. I am awaiting further instructions from the Homestar Runner office and will pass their request on to a sysop. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 13:42, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::Check. Just seeing if I could be of any use with it. "Now back to my regularly scheduled day of Greek and waiting for someone to screw up the server." - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:46, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== Today's Edition of Stupid Coincidence Magazine ==

Today I tried to make a wikipedia account and it told me that there was already a Invisible Robot Fish, I thought first "how odd...that someone else would have that name" then I thought "perhaps I already made an account and forgot." Then today, when going through Tampo's old userpage I came across {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Tampo&diff=next&oldid=335875 this edit}}. I guess that I shouldn't expect much from someone as annoying as Tampo, but I'm puzzled why he chose me since I can't remember having any dialogue with him.
anyways. One, two, four, email me more. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:09, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:Ouch. Maybe you could go as "IRF", though. — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 21:15, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::That was taken too, I just went as calitopgun, which is my normal s/n outside of Homestarry Land. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:16, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:::Maybe he just also liked [[band names]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:21, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::::It's dot com: will you be on later tonight? Me's wants to here about your phone call today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:24, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== The Brother's Strong - help wanted ==

Hey everyone. I am working on a little project and one small component of it is to capture a screen shot with Strong Bad, Strong Sad, and Strong Mad, in it with no other characters in the shot. Do you haas? What it takes to find such a PNG. This isn't realy a contest but you can treat it like one if you so fancy. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:15, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:You can get almost get all three faces alone in a screenshot from the couch scene in [[extra plug]], but [[The Cheat]] probably gets too much in the way. I'll keep looking... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:35, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::Oh... [[:Image:thebrothersstrong.png|here you go]]. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:37, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Sweeeet! That's perfect. Rondleman, you are the man, my D.O.G.E.. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:45, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::::I'm sorry ma'am; free bagels just happened. ''{skates offscreen to the left}'' :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:52, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

== Some Award ==

[[Image:SomeAward.PNG]]
I'm happy to announce, that you are the first ever recipient! I hereby present you with '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars|Some Award]]''', in recognition of your [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math exemplary math skills]

Congratulations! {{User:Bryanc/sig}} 06:08, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

:Thank you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:19, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

== The 12 Days of D'ween Contest ==

Over the next 11 days I will be posting a verse a day. You play along and try to guess the next days' verse. I have already written out all of the verses so you won't be influencing them, but let see who can get the closest. '''Prize: self respect/pride... and maybe a muffin'''

===Day 2 Predictions===

#Um... two lame Nobots? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:24, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 3 Predictions===

#Three [[The Brothers Strong|Brothers Strong]]? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:29, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#[[The Barbershop Trio]] ? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 15:44, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#.....Three [[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad - email - checkin'est- type computers]] (maybe)????!!!!! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 20:03, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 4 Predictions===
*[[4 branches]], or [[Looking at a Thing in a Bag|4 drinks for 4 cool guys?]] {{User:Theyellowdart/sig}}

===Day 5 Predictions===
# [[local news|Best five bucks I ever spent]] {{User:Trey56/sig}} 18:35, 17 December 2006

===Day 6 Predictions===
#[[Biz Cas Fri 1|five or six appe "teasers"]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 23:27, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 7 Predictions===

#Seven [[Puppet Jam]] sessions? (Okay, that's a stretch, I know...) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 23:22, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
#Nah, gotta be 7 Years of Halloween toons - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 03:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 8 Predictions===
# Eight Decemberween Pagent Characters? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 17:25, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 9 Predictions===
#Oh man!!! I got 7 right!!! (woot. woot. woot!) And I must say, day 6 and day 8 quite simply crack me up! Good one...s... I R F! ... And now for my guess... [[crazy cartoon|Strong Bad can do it! He will do it nine times]]. (I know he technically does it ten times, but this's alls I gots for now!) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 18:34, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
#Dang, she stole mine. I'd have to agree: Nine kicks in Homestar's face. - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 18:38, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 10 Predictions===
#9 Stinko levels!!! Oh man! It's soooo obvious now that it's up there!!!! Darn! Okay... On the 10th day of D'ween... something about Strong Bad's [[bottom 10]], like dry t-shirt contests? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 16:36, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 11 Predictions===

Sorry, I didn't give you a chance here

===Day 12 Predictions===

#[[army|Twelve of Them?]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 20:45, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
#Everybody everybody's [[Characters#Main characters|12 favorite characters]]? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:46, 24 December 2006 (UTC) (Happy Decemberween I R F! Thanks for the great game!)

== Hey low! ==

Left ya a [[User_talk:Stux|reply]] on my talk page! (Used to wikipedia messages now.) Merry Christmas! And a Happy New year. :) ! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:42, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
:reply'd {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:00, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

== Concensus ==

Re: [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Subtitles:arcadegame/en&curid=28370&diff=400957&oldid=400939&rcid=351738] - why don't you teach me right here what the hell concensus means? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 01:22, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
:Well...[[wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] generally means that a group a has come to a common decision. In [[Talk:Arcade_Game#Trogador|this]] page the opinions differ greatly and the users at the time was 5-3 in their opinions. That wouldn't even be good enough for STUFF. So no, there was not a consensus. Of those users that weighed in Tom, It's dot com, and Phlip, thought it was Trogdor, to whose opinion I give much weight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:52, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

==Thanks!==
Thanks for all the help and for welcoming me Invisible Robot Fish, I appreciate it very much.

P.S. I just saw the [[Strong Bad Email]] where you got your name. {{User:Saddy_Dumpington/sig}} 01:35, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

:Yes, [[band names]] is a classic. [[Limozeen]], [[Taranchula]], and to a lesser extent Z-nuff. Good Fun. Oh, and you're very welcome. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:54, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

== ? ==

What is P-Mail? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:13, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Hi there Lazylaces, lemme start by saying that I'd be happy to help with your sig since it looks like you are having trouble. First, you can't trick media wiki by using the ascii characters in lieu of things like <nowiki>[[ | ]] or ://</nowiki>. It will interpret them as seperate characters. I see that you are trying to put a picture in your sig. Might I suggest that you see [[Help:Signature|this page]]. Once you have the sig setup on a subpage and have followed the steps in the above help page, then all you'll have to do is type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to stamp your name and date. Also I think the desired effect that you are looking for can be gained by typing <code><nowiki> [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png]</nowiki></code>. Now, as for P-mail, [[The Paper]] has been a staple of SBEmails for like, forever. Actually forver is accurate. This is a count-down to when the paper is supposedly replaced. Some might think that nothing will happen on email #173, but I am not one of them. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:24, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
::P.S. take a look at [[User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig|my sig]] for more help as I also use images in this way. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:34, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

== RE:? ==

Also, Do you know of any Marzipan and Strong Sad thumbnails? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:18, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Here is a little tip that I learned from [[User:Phlip|Phlip]], any image, when scaled down saves a smaller image on our server. You can go to the [[HRWiki:Sandbox|sandbox]], take the image that you want, then scale it down to the desired size and don't forget to use show preview. Then right click that image and click properties. The image location should be displayed. When using this image, use the full path and only one <nowiki>[, instead of [[</nowiki>. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:30, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

==Username==
Thanks for changing it. Don't know why I had it that way. {{User:Geshmalderborgen/sig}} 19:37, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
:No problem, anytime. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:44, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

== Happy Bday ==

<s>Looks like your son is totally not getting older, unlike you ;-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)</s> Yay, party!{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
: :o) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::Happyday for the both of yous! {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 05:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Yes, indeed, have a great invsible robotly birthday. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 05:33, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I agree — have some invisible robot worms :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 05:37, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

== April Fools ==

Hey! That was MY idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [[User:Homestar-winner|Homestar-winner]] 11:09, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
:and what a good idea it was. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:25, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

== BABY! ==

So cute!!!! Yay for offspring! Many combolations from me to ye! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 15:53, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:Congratulations on the new <s>Homestar Runner fan</s> Baby! Awwww! She's soooo cuuuute! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
::Contragulations on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Invisible_Robot_Fish&curid=10559&diff=452270&oldid=446718 the newest addition}} to the Cali family! She's cute! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:32, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Thank you, momma and baby might go home today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:29, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
::::w00t! She's SO GOOD! Congraturations! P.S.: watch out! she's eating fingers! You need those for being on the wiki.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 11:28, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

==Mike's Birthday Card==

(See [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|here]])

== P-mail coundown ==

I hadn't heard of this Wiki when [[montage]] first was released and I wasn't nearly as involved with it before [[the paper]] as I am now, but for the record, I'd been counting down to email #173 ever since montage. I think Strong Bad made me the happiest he's ever made me in the last 4 seconds of [[more armies]].--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 05:39, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:Well, I'm glad that you now know about the wiki...and knowing is half the battle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 05:47, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

::Or at least [[Wikipedia:Knowing Is Half the Hassle|half the hassle]]...--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 06:06, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:::more like [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5255/ this] and [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5191/ this] {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 06:25, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mike's Birthday Card.2 ==
Any news on it? [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:17, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:It shipped and should arrive by 09/19 at the Homestar Runner office. They will see Mike on 09/21 and give it to him then. Once I get confirmation that Mike has seen the card, I will post pictures of it. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:28, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
::Oh okay. Thanks! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 23:24, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:::The package has been confirmed as delivered. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:06, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

==The Pizza Trophy==
[[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|thumb|The rarely-awarded Pizza Trophy]]
Wow, Invisible Robot Fish, I'm completely blown away by the finished product of [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive Mike Chapman's Card|Mike's Birthday Card]]. It looks very professional, and '''76" by 48"'''??? That's like the surface area of a door! On top of that, you did a great job of gathering signatures and facilitating the process for everyone involved.

So, I'm awarding you the rarely-given '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars#Pizza Trophy|Pizza Trophy]]'''. I've always wanted to give this out, but it's rare that I've seen work that justifies the description:
<blockquote>
This is a symbol of outstanding work representing collaborative effort toward a common goal. Superior to the [[HRWiki:Barnstars#Iron Cup|Iron Cup]]. [[The Cheat]] won this award upon successful completion of all seven courses in [[Awexome Cross]].
</blockquote>

Thanks so much for all the work you put into this card — I'm sure everyone who signed that card appreciates it! Best, {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:39, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

:Aw, you rock Trey. That made my day, which has otherwise been a sad day. I'm gonnna go now and place that trophy on my mantle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:55, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

::Sorry — I just remembered why today's a sad day :( I hope the rest of it goes better for you. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:06, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mikes Birthday Card.3 ==
Wow. We sure had alot of messages on there. I will admit, Mike probably appreciated the heck out of it, and you did a fantastic job compiling it. Thanks for letting the Wiki do that!
But I have a question, why is 9/25 a sad day? 9/25 was actually my birthday, so I was wondering why it was a sad day.
Thanks again for doing the whole birthday card thing! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:42, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
:Well happy belated birthday to you. It was a sad day because we had to put the family dog down on 9/24[http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/me---1.jpg .] It was a sad day but life goes on :) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks for the birthday wish, and I'm sorry about your puppy. I've had similar happen, and yes life does go on. Have a great day. =] [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 19:06, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

== Missy's Card? ==

Hey IRF,

How 'bout we make a card for Missy when her birthday rolls around? I can imagine she's feeling pretty left out right now. Besides, she's just as important as the Brothers Chaps. If you already have one in the works, lemme know. If you don't, talk to me, and I'd be happy to help you organize it and get it together.

Sincerely, 
{{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}} 23:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
:I have noticed that she hasn't got a card yet. I agree. Let's make a card for Missy! {{User:Sam the Man/sig}} 23:31, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

::I'm glad to see that there are others that want to do this. I want to mention 3 things: #1) I am about to go a 2 week vacation and will be out of contact for awhile (for Missy we have some time). #2) Matt's birthday is coming up much sooner that Missy's. #3) I have had the honor and privilidge of doing this twice now. I don't think it would be fair for me to hog this. Out of this experience I have had the opportunity to talk [[Karen Wagner]] a few times, which was awesome. I must also talk about access. I am not a sysop so the fact that I was trusted with the address to send things to the TBC is very rare. I think the less people that know such information, the bigger blessing that we can be as awhole to TBC. The LAST thing that we want is for sensitive information to be given to the wrong person (and I'm not imply that any of you are the wrong person) and TBC get tons of <s>fan-mail</s> crap in the mail. For these reasons, I think it best for a sysop or duly chosen user by the sysops to take the helm on this. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:52, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, Matt already got a card, but Missy hasn't; I say we put her as the top priority for the moment. I see your point with the Brothers Chaps' mailing address. Not everyone could/can be trusted with valuable info like that. If that info was put in the wrong hands or was somehow leaked, TBC would be flooded with mail, and you, me, Sam, and anyone else involved would take the fall, maybe the whole Wiki, even. Maybe{{User:Loafing/sig}} could be trusted with that. After all, he is a sysop.{{User:Homestarmy_Commando1/sig}}19:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
::::Loafing lives in New Zealand. It wouldn't be practical to ship something from there. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:31, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::Well, let's get a sysop in the States to spearhead that. I really want to help with Missy's card, so I'll feel useful and get some recognition out of it. Do you have any ideas? {{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}}
::::::I suggest that you ask a sysop {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::::HC1: As I said on my page, if you're looking for something to do there are a lot of projects (see [[HRWiki:The Stick]]) that are more practical than this. (Do we even know her birthday?) Furthermore, anything being sent on behalf of the wiki would have to go through an administrator (Joey, Tom, or me), not just a sysop. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:18, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
I've moved this conversation to [[HRWiki:Da Basement#Birthday cards for TBC et al.]] — I think it's a community-wide issue we should all discuss... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 00:51, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

== Grammar Guru Award ==

Hey there, IRF. I thought I'd drop by to let you know that the [[HRWiki:Barnstars]] page is going to be cleaned, and your Grammar Guru award may be removed from the page. (The image will not be deleted.) If you want to keep the award there, please say so before the revision, or add it again afterward. Thanks, — {{User:SamFisher1022/sig}} 19:53, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
: I wouldn't be so quick to act, I think there is still much discussion that would be needed to do such a massive deletion. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:18, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

== Powerpoint Pic for you ==

I though you might like [http://www.homfrog.net/IRFPowerpointPic.PNG this]. Your username inspired me. --{{User:Homfrog/sig}} 19:42, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:very nice. Neads a little more robotness though, perhaps an antanae, a robotic fin, or at least some rivets. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:25, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

== C'mon, Blue! ==

Sorry.. just felt like saying that. =] {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 06:56, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
:A good umpiring buddy of mine has that as his license plate. My plate says HEY BLUE. It's been a good year. This was my first year doing college after years of HS. I did 3 D-1 games, 3 D-2 games, 4 D-3 games and 2 JUCO games. I was only expecting 1 or 2 college game with this being my first year as a college umpire. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 03:17, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

== Hey there ==

Good to see you around, Mr. Fish, even if it's just for an occasional edit. I imagine life is keeping you busy enough not to be able to wiki much (happens to a lot of the best of us; even my contribs and IRC presence are way down from what they used to be). Good to see you when you can edit, though. Catch you later. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 02:11, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
:I'm always around, but yeah don't have time for wiki or IRC. I'll update my user page in a minute to fill you in on life's business. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:01, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

== Happy Birthday! ==

Happy Birthday IRF! Dunno where you might be now but I hope you're enjoying being... older. :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:55, 5 March 2011 (UTC)

:Thanks Stux, I am 30 now. That's old, but not as old as [[User:Qermaq|Qermaq]]. Life is good. I'd be here more often if TBC got back into the swing of things. I check the updates pages about once a week or so (or two) to see if anything is new, then I leave. BTW, we have bay #4 on the way. Woot woot. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:20, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

== Umpire ==

{{p|l={{FULLURL:User:It's dot com|diff=723923&oldid=720284}} Check it out, yo.}} — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:48, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
:Nice, what level/league? Is this a temp-style, try it out or fill-in thing, or did you join the brotherhood of umps? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:57, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

== Hey there ==

Hey, long time no see! Hope you're doing great! Seems we had a common life milestone this year. :-) Keep on tranglin'! {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 13:36, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
::Hey there Heimstern, good to hear from you. On a scale from one to awesome, I am doing super great! Thanks for asking. Perhaps if TBC keep this up, I might just become a regular again. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 03:17, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]
*I celebrated my [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 ten year] HRwiki anniversary in October 2014!

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I was born in 1981 and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/AA83EB46-A994-4312-8872-4E482A6518DC.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]]. I have 5 children; Anthony - born in 2005, Jocelyn - born in 2007, Elijah - born in 2009, Arabella - born in 2011, and Micah - born in 2014. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire since 1994 now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D2 and D1 college for the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association ''(CBUAO)''
* Conferences I work for:
**''MEAC''
**''A-10''
**''NE-10''
**''ECC''
**''NEC''
**''CAA''
**''Great Southwest''
**''MACC''
**''CACC''
**''American East''
**''USA South''
**''Big South''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the A-10 staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
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''working the plate for VCU vs. VMI

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
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:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
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:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
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:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
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:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
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:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
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:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
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:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
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:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
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Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
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:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
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:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
:{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
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:Leads Cheat Commandos
:Voiced by a lazy actor
:Gunhaver has gun
{{User:WhatThePfargtl/sig}} 04:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC) 00:00, 1 January 2000 (UTC)

== Thanks for stopping by! ==
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Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:31:53 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* About Me */ +kid

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]
*I celebrated my [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 ten year] HRwiki anniversary in October 2014!

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I was born in 1981 and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/AA83EB46-A994-4312-8872-4E482A6518DC.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]]. I have 5 children; Anthony - born in 2005, Jocelyn - born in 2007, Elijah - born in 2009, Arabella - born in 2011, and Micah - born in 2014. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 16 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D2 and D1 college for the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association ''(CBUAO)''
* Conferences I work for:
**''MEAC''
**''A-10''
**''NE-10''
**''ECC''
**''NEC''
**''CAA''
**''Great Southwest''
**''MACC''
**''CACC''
**''American East''
**''USA South''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/052_2.jpg
 
''working the plate for VCU vs. VMI

 

That's me in a nutshell.
</div>

==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif 
Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
:{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Leads Cheat Commandos
:Voiced by a lazy actor
:Gunhaver has gun
{{User:WhatThePfargtl/sig}} 04:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC) 00:00, 1 January 2000 (UTC)

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User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:24:36 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* My Contributions */ 10 years of wiking ... woot woot

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]
*I celebrated my [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 ten year] HRwiki anniversary in October 2014!

</div>

==About Me==
<div style="border:5px solid #CCC; font-family:Georgia; padding: .5em 1em 1em; color: #000; background-color: #FFC">

{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 30 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], a 6 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 4 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], a 2 year old son [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah], and [http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/?action=view&current=Picture157.jpg Arabella] was born on December 16, 2011. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/nyyankees.jpg
{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 16 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D2 and D1 college for the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association ''(CBUAO)''
* Conferences I work for:
**''MEAC''
**''A-10''
**''NE-10''
**''ECC''
**''NEC''
**''CAA''
**''Great Southwest''
**''MACC''
**''CACC''
**''American East''
**''USA South''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/052_2.jpg
 
''working the plate for VCU vs. VMI

 

That's me in a nutshell.
</div>

==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif 
Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
:{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Leads Cheat Commandos
:Voiced by a lazy actor
:Gunhaver has gun
{{User:WhatThePfargtl/sig}} 04:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC) 00:00, 1 January 2000 (UTC)

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User talk:It's dot com

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:16:43 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* AHistory */ a request

{{User talk:It's dot com/teasers}}
= <div style="background:#BE0023; color:#fff; width:98%; padding-bottom:0.3em; padding-top:0.3em; padding-left:2%"> Trogdor! </div> =
== Block'd? ==
Hey, I was just wondering why you blocked the anonny 68.39.230.211, when he'd only made three edits? Yes, he plugged the Sandbox with nonsensical links, but couldn't you have talked to him and asked him to stop it? I'm not sure if you did talk to him or not. If you didn't though, then 1 week was probably a little harsh. {{User:DevonM/sig}} 20:17, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
:Meh, maybe you're right. I was going primarily from {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=prev&oldid=568565 this edit}}, and I thought that the anonny had been reverted three times and was being persistent with adding those links. I'll unblock for now. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:44, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
::Whoops! Sorry if there was a misunderstanding. I was just fooling around and deleting some spam from the sandbox. The anonny wasn't spamming any other pages than the sandbox. {{User:Super Turtle/sig}} 21:51, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
:::No need to fear, Turtle, you acted correctly. Dotty just got a little carried away—which he ''rarely'' does, I might add, he does a bang-up job here and I'm personally proud of what he's accomplished—and made a premature judgement in absence of the facts. He fixed it, and all is well now, all is safe and sound. Sleep peacefully. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 02:10, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
::::Dotty? Augh! Bleh! Ewww! Grugh! ''{suddenly sotto voce}'' No. Thanks as always to Qermaq for putting a bow on what was pretty much already wrapped up. ;) (Although I ''would'' recommend in the future not yelling in summaries if one is not trying to attract attention. But yeah, no big deal now.) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 13:31, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::Admit it, you kinda love it when I call you Dotty. ;) {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 23:41, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::Personally, I think Dot Com should be quoting [[Wikipedia:Yakko, Wakko and Dot|Dot Warner]] right about now: "Call me, Dotty and you die." {{User:Wbwolf/sig}} 00:30, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::"Yeah, you're probably right." {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 07:46, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::::As long as this thread has gone completely off topic, I think I should mention that I always choose the names Yakko, Wakko, and Dot for the computer players when playing Hearts. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:56, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

== Joshua ==

Okay, I know you have a fanstuff talk page. But this is serious. Joshua, the sysop, did something like blackmail. Now the forum is messed up and Super Sam blocked him. Can you please fix this mess? {{User:Sam the Man/sig}} 14:47, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
:I do believe that what is occurring is simply playful banter which Sam here has taken a bit too seriously. Everything is fine. Nothing is ruined. - {{User:Super_Sam/sig}} 05:37, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
::Edit conflict: Lies. All lies! Clearly I'm the only one who knows how it all went down. Joshua randomly bans Super Sam on the forum and then Super Sam screws around with the forum skin for revenge. Also I think Supra tried to block Joshua on the wiki but Joshua just unblocked himself. Just a spot of fun, no need to get all grumpy about it. I think it's pretty dang hilarious the way it's going down. {{User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!/sig}} 05:39, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Thanks for stopping by, you guys. Thanks for breaking my cow lamp. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:11, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

== imagemap ==

Whoa, {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Peasant%27s_Quest_Walkthrough&curid=3090&diff=570451&oldid=568760 this}} is pretty awesome... great jorb! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 13:13, 14 June 2008 (UTC)
:Thanks! I installed the feature back during the last upgrade (because the fanstuff kept pestering me to) but hadn't found a good use for it here at the knowledge base until now. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:29, 14 June 2008 (UTC)

== If you notice anything strange... ==

This may just be me being paranoid, but I just thought I'd let you know that MySpace told me I got phished and... I kinda had this thing going where I used the same password for everything... including my email, in which I saved an email to myself detailing how to log in to my account on this website...

So, if anybody does anything funny under my account, I just thought I should let someone with special authorities and privileges and whatnot know about it (although I have since changed my password). I might start a new account just in case, but I'm not sure yet how that'll work out.

Anyway... now you know. {{User:Lux Acerbus/sig}} 18:10, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
:Don't start a new account. Changing your password should be adequate. By the way, to add a section to a talk page, just click the little plus (+) next to the edit button. It will give you a place to enter the thread header and format it automatically. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:14, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
::Jolly good. {{User:Lux Acerbus/sig}} 18:18, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
:::Just the same, I think I'd like my username changed. (I've been thinking of ditching LuxAcerbus for a while now.) Sysops can do that, right? {{User:Lux Acerbus/sig}} 19:03, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
::::Bureaucrats can, yes. See [[HRWiki:Changing username]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:15, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
:::::Thank you for the help, my good man. {{User:Lux Acerbus/sig}} 23:57, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

== Forum Redirect ==

Since the HRWiki forum is down, alot of the regular users have taken refuge to http://www.inversetiger.com/forum/ . However, pretty much the only way for people on the forum to communicate to each other now is by email. Since barely anyone shows their email address, the last resort option is to communicate by editing your sig. Even then, most people don't go looking through a locked forum looking at people's sigs(which is where I found the link). The result: Only the regular users found link. So, I figured that it would be best if you posted some sort of link on the front page of the Wiki or something so people can find it.
-strongfan

== Fanstuff Purge: Wiki User Emails ==

There are currently a few Wiki User Emails on the list of fanstuffs to be saved, and it's been decided that this would be a great chance to get them over to the Wiki User Wiki. My question is whether it would be easier to use whatever fancy method you're using to transfer them across or whether it would be easier to just do it manually. 
Cheers, {{User:Super_Sam/sig}} 19:39, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
:I don't know if this is the specific fancy way that DC's going to use, but if you want to transfer stuff, then the easy way is to go to [[HRFWiki:Special:Export]], and put in all the page-names (one per line), and mash go. That'll give you an XML file that you can feed into Special:Import on WUW (you'll need to be sysop to use Special:Import, but Special:Export can usually be run by anyone). As well as being able to copy lots of pages in one hit, you can also (if you want) include each page's history, and all the templates they use. {{User:Phlip/sig}} 22:47, 3 August 2008 (UTC)
::Yep, I concur with Phlip's suggestion. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:45, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
:::Alrighty, thanks for that. - {{User:Super_Sam/sig}} 14:53, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

== Thank you ==

Looking at [[Talk:Main_Page#Read-Only_Forum|this]], it appears a lot of the forum users have been giving you grief over the locked forum. I just would like to pause for a moment and say thank you. You have dealt with this matter professionally, and I would like to say that in your shoes, I would have done the same thing. Thank you for managing this problem well. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 01:22, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:Thanks for your comments. It remains to be seen whether splitting off the off-topic discussion from the H*R threads will be a good thing, but I'm hoping for the best. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:35, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

== Greetings!! ==

Hi. I'm having trouble on my userpage. I have three images. I'd like to have one image (Homsar) in the center between the other two of the Cheat Commando's. How can I do this? See my userpage in my signature. --[[User:O98-111-114-113|98.111.114.133]] 17:51, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
:Check out our various local help pages and the user's guide (see the sidebar under navigation and external links). Hope that helps. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:33, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
::Thank you for the name change! --{{User:Blow Up the Ocean/sig}} 21:27, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

==STUFF Decommissioned?==
[http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:It%27s_dot_com&curid=5477&diff=581940&oldid=581729 When did this happen?] --{{User:Theyellowdart/sig}} 20:31, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
: [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/HRWiki_talk:STUFF#Decommission We've been talking about it for the last coupla months.] --{{User:Jay/sig}} 20:40, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
::I gotta start paying more attention to important things like that... --{{User:Theyellowdart/sig}} 20:42, 12 August 2008 (UTC)

== Fanstuff wiki ==
Look, for some reson, my computer doesn't show the link. so can you help me out? [[Special:Contributions/68.74.220.137|68.74.220.137]] 10:25, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
:The address is [[HRFWiki:|fanstuff.hrwiki.org]], same as it's ever been. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:10, 2 September 2008 (UTC)
Ummm... there's no more bar there. it completed. But nothing happened. It's just... the signup screen. 
Also, I sent the email, but I didn't get a reply. {{User:The thing/sig}} 12:52, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
:Actually, you sent two emails. I only said you'd get a reply if it was necessary, and in your case it's not. The status bars only indicate that a certain step is done out of many. You'll know that the wiki is back up when it looks like a MediaWiki wiki. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:46, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
::Okay, also, can you not do the purge in the next 3 hours? I have to go somewhere. {{User:The thing/sig}} 21:27, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
:::Deal. Before I do it, I'll be sure to ask you if it's okay. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:30, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

I already sent you my email. Should I post my new username on [[HRWiki:Changing username]], or just wait? - {{User:Super Sonic X/Sig}} 00:56, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
:Sending the email is enough. I'll change usernames based on that. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:13, 9 September 2008 (UTC)
So when will the new wiki be up?--{{User:X66x66/sig}} 18:54, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

When will the updates bar be back? -[[User:TheStick|TheStick]]

Could you put the MediaWiki software on the fanstuff wiki and remove the signup page? {{User:Dagoth/sig}}

Hey, Dot com, it has been like 3 weeks now. What gives? -[[User:AlmsforthePudgy|AlmsforthePudgy]] 19:44, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

:Seriously, you guys. Stop pestering Dot com. He's doing his best, and he's working very hard for you. Yes, for '''you'''. Give him some credit. It's dot com is spending hours and hours (literally) of his spare time fixing the fanstuff wiki for you, and the last thing he needs (I'm sure of it) is someone poking him with a stick continuously, asking if he's done yet. So sit back and relax, give him some space, and when he's finally done, thank him very much for it.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 13:05, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Okay, so, how long has it been now? A month? Two? {{User:The thing/sig}} 01:31, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

Two and a half X_X {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 18:37, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
:I've lost hope. {{User:The thing/sig}} 21:37, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
::Keep hope alive. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:13, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

==Name Change==
Could you change my user name to Raiku? Its going to be my last username ever. I am going to keep it. {{User:Raiku/sig}}

==Name Change, Too==
I meant to name myself hremail24, not Hremail 22. Can you fix this malfunction, private?

:You know, this is kind of like calling up a librarian at home asking them to renew a book for you. There are [[HRWiki:Changing Username|better ways]]. {{User:GreenHelmet/sig}} 14:17, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

== Ops in #hrwiki-fanstuff ==

I hate to whine and complain like this, but please give someone ops in #hrwiki-fanstuff. It is impossible to control the channel. It doesn't have to be a fanstuff sysop, just someone easily accessible. {{User:Bluebry/sig}} 17:42, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
:Hey man, we seem to have a few trolls in #hrwiki-fanstuff, Tom's not responding, you're not on, and we really need ops, so whenever you see this, please give someone ops. {{User:Bluebry/sig}} 00:49, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

== Change Username ==

Uh, Dot Com, some people [[HRWiki:Changing username|here]] have been hanging for months with no one changing their user name. Could you get those people up to date for me? {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 18:33, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
:Please, Dot Com? I'm desperate.. Please... {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 21:14, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
::Please? I'm sorry for bothering you... {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 21:23, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Holy crap, dude. Why are you editing my talk page over and over? See Green Helmet's remarks a couple of threads up. Besides, you're already on (at least) your second username. I'm not really planning on changing it. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:33, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
::::How do you know that? I haven't ever actually ''changed'' my user name... {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 21:39, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
:::::Of course you have. [[Special:Contributions/Miketigershark|This]] is you. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:41, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
::::::I'm sorry. Very sorry. I admit it, MichaelXX2 is a sockpuppet. But when I signed up, I took a vow to change my ways about vandalism. I haven't done any vandalism for months, and I'm sorry for bothering you. I won't ever change my username again, please bail me out this one time... I will fully understand if you don't want to though. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 21:46, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Hey, Dot Com, keep up the good work ;) {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 02:07, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Can you do me a fanstuff-related favor? ==

I need some files from the old HRFWiki, and I was wondering if you might be able to get them. It's okay if you can't do this, or don't want to, though, it would just make some things easier if you would.--{{User:Kirbychu HR'D/sig}} 02:23, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:Why don't you email me your specific request and we'll go from there. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:37, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
::K.--{{User:Kirbychu HR'D/sig}} 02:53, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Did you ever get my email? I really want my files.--[[Special:Contributions/24.34.11.239|24.34.11.239]] 18:37, 24 December 2008 (UTC)(Kirbychu)
::::I did get your email. I haven't forgotten this request, and it's on the to-do list. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:09, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

== Where's the forum? ==

What happened to the forum? What's wrong with the forum? Answer me on my talk page. [[User:RocketMasterZ|RocketMasterZ]] 17:14, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
:It's down right now. It will be back rrll rrll soon. I answered here. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:22, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
::Do you mean it this time? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 02:00, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Well, I'll give you one thing. You're definitely consistent. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:27, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

== Fanstuff wiki ==

Would you happen to know when the purge will be over? Just wonder. '''[[User:Gavino/redirect|¡Él]][[User talk:Gavino|Gavino!]]''' 01:01, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
:Oh, I ''do'' wonder, let me tell you. If I had to guess based on the (depending on your point of view) clever or smart-aleck front page currently at [[HRFWiki:|fanstuff.hrwiki.org]], I'd say sometime before or after TBC release Stinkoman Level 10. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:25, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
::Alright, seriously, what's taking so dang long? {{User:The thing/sig}} 18:05, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
:::This has been explained in other places. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:07, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

== thanks man. ==

What was that crap-for-brains doing? Being a freakin' vandal and everything? I owe it all to ya for helping my user page stay cool. Did you block him? --{{User:The 386/sig}} 20:06, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
:No prob, Bob. That guy shows up from time to time to do what he did. It doesn't usually take long to clean up. Yes, I did block him. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:12, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

== Transcribing Permission ==

Sorry to interrupt, but I was just wondering if I could transcribe the toons at the [[wikia:c:weeblsstuff|Weeblpedia]] similar to the way we transcribe toons here. {{User:HRjcm/sig}} 02:56, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
:Uh, yes? I don't really have any jurisdiction to give you permission. Our style is nothing special, and I suppose it could be used for any number of things. It may or may not be relevant, but some authors of works of fiction don't like their works being transcribed, so watch out for that. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:19, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
::OK, thanks. {{User:HRjcm/sig}} 22:34, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
== Personal image templates ==
It's Dot Com, Your the [[Special:Listusers/bureaucrat|admin]] I trust the most, and the only one I know actually. [[Template_talk:personal-image-abandoned|This page]] is in desperate need of an admin to look over the new suggested designs of the personal image templates, and to add to the talk page if you agree that we should/can change the personal image templates to the HR related ones, or not. Please do look into this. Thanks! {{User:Mas12806/sig}} 17:07, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
:That discussion is over two years old. As I said when it was current, I don't think we should change the templates, especially given I'm the one who made the versions we're using now. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:35, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

== Sig ==

Do you want a sig? If so, what do you want on it? {{User:Sylar/sig}} 03:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
:I already have one. It's right here: [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
::I mean like colored and stuff. The sig templates. {{User:Sylar/sig}} 03:37, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
:::I know what you meant. I've been here nearly four years. If I wanted a fancy signature, I'd probably have one by now. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
::::And, I know this topic is a month old, but it may be one of the best signatures on the wiki. I mean, it did start the &mdash craze. Did it? {{User:HRjcm/sig}} 18:42, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

== Winter Background ==

Could you please add <pre> body {
font-size: 10px;
font-family: verdana, geneva, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;
background: #EBEBEB url(skins/monobook/headbg-snow.png) 0 0 repeat-x;
}
</pre> to MediaWiki:Monobook.css? Thanks. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 06:25, 20 December 2008 (UTC)
:Oh right. I had a nagging feeling I had forgotten something. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:18, 20 December 2008 (UTC)

== HRFWiki:Template:Main Page/Fanstuff ==

What did that template look like? I created a temporary HRFWiki and need the Main Page/Fanstuff template to look like it did at the real HRFWiki. The URL for the temporary HRFWiki is http://homestar.referata.com. I also need a dump of all the templates and MediaWiki messages for it. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 00:19, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:I'm not going to provide that, sorry. You need to use a different logo and stop hotlinking our images. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:45, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::I removed your logo and images. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 01:22, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:::I'm still seeing the logo there. Yes, i cleared my cache. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 14:48, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
::::Well, it was gone, but it looks like it's back. -[[Special:Contributions/128.103.10.17|128.103.10.17]] 15:14, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
:::::Your logo and images are gone for reals this time. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 23:00, 21 December 2008 (UTC)

== Who's online ==

You guys need "WhosOnline", a special that can tell you whos online and what they are looking at. Can be used to quickly see when there is going to be spam. {{User:Red And Black/siggy}} 18:58, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

From my old fanstuff talk page:
<blockquote>
[http://www.mariowiki.com/Special:Recentchanges Check this out]

It's the recent changes page of The Mario Wiki. I made an account there, and I realized on the recent changes page, there's a little section for who's currently logged in. I figured I'd ask you if we could possibly make this a feature here. It would make things alot easier when trying to contact users and such. --{{User:TheDenzel/sig}} 18:11, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
:[...] This would indeed be interesting, but people shouldn't have their identities exposed just because they're browsing. Part of what a lot of people like about reading a wiki is that you're not publicly logged unless you edit. And there's the thing: one should be able to tell who's online well enough just by looking at the recent changes. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:25, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
</blockquote>
Or do you mean something that only sysops and/or developers could see? If so, we already have enough behind-the-scenes access to handle our relatively minor spam load. Thanks though. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:50, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
:I mean that only registered users can see, and from my knowledge of it, noone EVER uses it but me, for some reason on the other wikis I go on. It would just help alot. {{User:Red And Black/siggy}} 19:55, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
::Well, like I said last year, I don't think that information should be available to just anyone who happens to have an account. There's almost no reason (if any) to look over someone's shoulder if they're merely reading articles. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:03, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
:::However, it can help if they are about to troll. {{User:Red And Black/siggy}} 20:04, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
::::It would be nearly impossible to tell whether someone was about to vandalize based solely on what they're looking at. Even if it were possible, the vigilance required to make the extension effective would be prohibitively time-consuming. Considering the low volume of bad-faith edits we have to deal with and how easy it is to clean up pages after the fact, we simply don't have the need for an early-warning system. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:18, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

== Hey, something to bring your attention to ==

Adventure Classic Gaming recently had an interview with the Brothers Chaps and the designers of their episodic adventure game series at TellTale, not sure how you usually feature new content related to the brothers chaps but figured you might not have seen it yet, it isn't on the interviews page at least: [http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/interviews/439/] -MarkN
:It's actually on the SBCG4AP page, under Promotional Media. {{User:DevonM/sig}} 23:43, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

Thank you for deleting my fair-use-defying MacOrWinFinal.png image, Dot Com! — {{User:Fotoshop/sig}} 18:31, 1 January 2009 (UTC)
:No probalo. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:34, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

== Sensitive to Bees ==

Thanks so much for agreeeing with my statements, It's dot com! I knew someone would believe me if I posted the edit there! The second video was just my proof to make sure there wouldn't be that much of a conflict, but if that's what made you believe me, I'm glad I made it! So thanks again!

-MarioMaster2008

P.S. Speaking of which, why did you think I went overboard trying to prove my point with the video?
:I wouldn't say so. People have gone [[Template talk:commentary|crazy before]] proving their point. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 06:12, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
::Maybe so, but if you look on the [[Talk:Sensitive To Bees|talk page]] for the article in question, you'll see that It's Dot Com himself said I surpassed him in levels of proving my point. -MarioMaster2008
:::The above link to that template talk page has nothing to do with what I'm talking about. I'm referring to people posting evidence they gather to try and answer a question of fact regarding something in one of the toons. I'm not saying I don't go overboard (my illustrations on [[Talk:car#Homestar's spinning buzzer|Homestar's spinning buzzer]] are just the latest example), but I think making a whole YouTube video trumps anything I've done. So far. By the way, MarioMaster, to sign your name, just type four tildes, like this: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>, and the system will automatically insert your name and a timestamp, like this: [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:10, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
::::Oh, okay. I was wondering how to do that. Let's try it now. [[User:MarioMaster2008|MarioMaster2008]] 17:48, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

== History category ==

Sorry, I didn't know we had a place to keep stuff around for historical reasons. -[[Special:Contributions/132.183.138.37|132.183.138.37]] 21:51, 9 January 2009 (UTC)
:Yeah, if something was widely used in the past, but isn't anymore, then we put it in the [[:Category:HRWiki History|history category]] rather than delete it completely. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:21, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

== Sandbox user subpages ==
Would it be possible for me to create a mini sand box as a sub page? {{User:Kid2255/sig}} 22:11, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
:See [[HRWiki talk:User space#Sandboxes?]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:35, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

== Redirect pages ==

Hi there It's Dot Com, hope you don't mind me asking something. I was trying to create a redirect from [[Coach Z's 110 percent]] to [[Coach Z's 110%]], but it doesn't work as an actual redirect. How do you create a redirect page, and how is it different from a normal one? Thanks! {{User:GuardDuck/sig}} 01:02, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
:Note, it won't act like a redirect in the preview, you have to save it. And the syntax is "<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Pagename]]</nowiki>". And this is probably the wrong place to ask this kind of question. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:05, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, so that's what happened, I only saw it in the preview. Sorry for bothering you, is there a better place for questions like that? {{User:GuardDuck/sig}} 01:08, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
:::You can ask me on my talk page, i don't get annoyed by technical questions, but the best place is probably the talk for one of the help pages or something... {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:11, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
::::[[HRWiki talk:FAQ]] is actually the place we've set aside for questions. If a discussion needs to be on a more specific page, it can be referred to the other page from there. And it is true that a question on any central or highly visible public talk page will likely be answered. Similarly, while I'm not encouraging you to post on any one user's talk page, you could do worse than this one. It's watched by a good number of users, and I have a [[#The System Is Down|whole section]] of the page devoted to technical issues. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:58, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

== Blanking the sandbox ==
{{userboxtop|}}
{{userbox | border=#000000 | mainbkgd=#CCE6FF | codebkgd=#FFFFFF | codecolor=#FFFFFF | code=  | msg=[[User:Record307|Record307]] enjoys '''blanking the [[sandbox]]'''.}}
|}
Hey, um, are you trying to make fun of me?
That userbox, Um, NOT FREAKIN FUNNY!
If you need to tell me something, tell me in my Talk page.--[[User:Record307|Record307]]
:Strictly speaking, yes, I am making fun, but I'm not trying to be mean. I just think it's funny that you've blanked the sandbox {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?limit=50&title=Special%3AContributions&contribs=user&target=Record307&namespace=4&year=2009&month=1 once a day every day for the past 11 days}} (except the 9th (when you did it twice) and the 15th (which you missed)). I myself blank the sandbox on occasion, but not like clockwork. Generally speaking, having a blank or non-blank sandbox makes no difference, and so I find it interesting that you've kept it up. But I'm just teasing, not trying to be offensive. :) (By the way, if it's not obvious, the icon there is a blank sandbox.) Cheers. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:42, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Oh, sorry. Y'know what? I'm gonna use the userbox you made. Can you do me a favor? My userboxes scroll But they mess up my page. I want it to blend in with the pictures on my userpage. Can you do that for me? Thanks!---[[User:Record307|Record307]]
:I adjusted the width of your email box. Did that fix what you were talking about? Oh, by the way, to sign your name, just type four tildes, like this: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>, and the system will automatically insert your name and a timestamp, like this: [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:03, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks so much! See ya round![[User:Record307|Record307]] 15:26, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

== Forum account disabled ==

Why can't I log on? --{{User:Blow Up the Ocean/sig}} 15:57, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
:I deactivated your account at the request of a lot of people. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:05, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

== Hey It's dot com, how's it hanging? ==

I've been good, nearly done hiugh school, which leaves me to my first question:

I'll be leaving Homestar Runner wiki, temporarily, for school reasons. Anyhow, can someone you tell me where i can find a banner template to place on my wikipage saying I'll be off wiki for a while?

Thanks a bunch.

[[User:Nikolce Kocovski|Nikolce Kocovski]] 07:59, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
:Wow, Nikolce, long time no hear from. We don't really have a template for that kind of thing, but you can make a banner by taking some code from one of our other templates and putting it on your page. Then you can update the message to suit whatever you need it to say. I'm curious how long a while is (your last edit was last April, which is what I'd consider a while). — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 11:42, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Whoa, April, man school's been taking my time man. As well as school, sometimes my internets gets capped, meaning it becomes slow, and when it comes to wikis, they don;t load up.

Thanks for the help again.

[[User:Nikolce Kocovski|Nikolce Kocovski]] 12:33, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

== MediaWiki 1.14 ==

According to the Wikitech mailing list, MediaWiki 1.14 has been released ([http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikitech-l/2009-February/041636.html link]). Just notifying you. :) {{User:The Goblin/sig}} 20:03, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks. We're on the [http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2009-February/000084.html MediaWiki announce list], so we already knew that. Based on something Tim said, we may have even been responsible for prodding them into releasing the final version after the release candidate. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:35, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks for Your Assistance ==

Thanks for your assistance in the most recent vandal attack. Been a while since the last one, eh? Well, we all appreciate your ability to hide those edits from RC, as no one wants to read that. Also, good job getting the one everyone else overlooked--myself included. We really couldn't keep this place going without you. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 03:41, 23 February 2009 (UTC)
:Hey, thanks for the thanks, and you're welcome! I'm glad I could chip in with those things that only developers can do. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:46, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

== I'm confused... ==
Hey Its Dot Com, can you tell me what happened to the fanstuff? I left a long time ago but when I tried to come back everything was different.

== Invisible arms ==

When you said it was NOT better... I'm not gonna lie to you. It '''''IS''''' better. PLEASE, don't block me! --{{User:The 386/sig}} 00:29, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:Block you? You're wrong though. We consistently treat scenes as though the characters have normal arms and/or fingers (regardless of what's "really" the case) and are directly manipulating objects. In other words, we say that Homestar is picking up an object (and don't worry about how), not that it mysteriously starts floating. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:37, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
::I just DON'T want my edits reverted. The INVISIBLE arms show that these objects float in mid-air. I don't mean to sound rude. --{{User:The 386/sig}} 00:31, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
:::Sorry, but that's not our standard. We know that the objects appear to be floating, but that's not how we describe them. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:37, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

== When will the fanstuff wiki be back? ==
Hey Dot Com, when will the fanstuff wiki be back? {{User:Raiku/sig}} 04:34, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
:Unfortunately, the fanstuff was a significant drain on our resources, and with funds being so tight we just can't justify it anymore. I'm afraid it will never be back. Sorry. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:41, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

== My new email address ==

I recently got a Gmail account. Now my new email address is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com. So, could you change my email address on the forum to that. PS:If anyone emails me, I will send Barney to attack you. {{User:Coach z's cool/sig}} 12:15, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
:I will only change your forum address to whatever's in your preferences here on the wiki, and the address above (at least, what it was before) isn't it. If you don't want people to email you, don't post it here. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:24, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
::Oh, yeah. I forgot to do about that. I changed it. {{User:Coach z's cool/sig}} 14:33, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

== Name change three ==

<blockquote class="lappy email" style="width:90%;font-family:Verdana,Trebuchet MS,sans-serif;font-weight:normal">
<div>subject: name change</div>
Dear Mr. Com,
I understand that you must envisage me as a person who takes the Homestar Runner Wiki for granted, as I have created several different users. I am writing here to plead my case to change my username.
When I first created the account Jagger88, I looked at my talk page, and deleted the Welcome comment straight away. I therefore did not look at any information I may have needed. Therefore, I had no idea there was a way to change your username, and therefore created new users whenever I wanted to have a different username. If you look at recent changes, you will see that I have not used Do-Nots, Open Source Greg, or the new paper rox since you gave me a warning (the user Hremails was my brothers before he got confused with all the computer language). 
Please consider my application to change my name to TNDY, as I believe in recent times I have proved myself useful to this wiki. (I did like, the whole transcript for [[Pistols for Pandas]], discovered [[Career Day]], and the [[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]], aswell as along the way improving my understanding of this wiki. 
I'm only a teenager, and I actually think this wiki has what it takes to teach me some respect and responsibility. 
Sincerely, {{User:Jagger88/sig}} 09:19, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
</blockquote>
:This doesn't belong on my talk page. Please refer to [[HRWiki:Changing username]] for replies. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:33, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

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{{userbox | border=#000000 | mainbkgd=#FF9900|codebkgd=#FFCC00|codecolor=#663333|code=[[Image:Iron cup of Brunswick Stew.jpg|43px]]|msg=This user is being rewarded with an iron cup of Brunswick Stew as a thank you for accepting my user name change}}
|}

Thank you. {{User:Open Source Greg/sig}} 06:59, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

== Free Country Mountain Range files ==

Not to be naggy but I'm kinda wondering what's going on with ny Free Country Mountain Range files, because you said you'd put it on your to-do list about 5 months ago.--{{User:Kirbychu HR'D/sig}} 02:50, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
:Yup, exactly 199 days ago. I put it on my to-do list. It's still there. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:08, 30 April 2009 (UTC)
::That's one big to-do list.--{{User:Kirbychu HR'D/sig}} 03:12, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== What the pfargtl? ==

This is the edit summary from Recent Changes for one of your recent edits:

(diff) (hist) . . Talk:Main Page‎; 15:51 . . (-673) . . It's dot com (Talk | contribs) (look at the date on that reply (it was a joke))

But in the recent changes IRC it looked like:

<+HRWikiRC> [[Talk:Main Page]] [http://hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:Main_Page&diff=648202&oldid=648199&rcid=607347] * It's dot com * (-673) feel free to discuss that somewhere else (off-site)

The link provided by the RC bot goes to the same diff provided on the RC page. What the pfargtl is going on? --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 23:25, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
:I have the ability to [[Special:Editeditsummary|edit edit summaries]]. Occasionally I think of something better to say. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:01, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

== Hello again ==

Hey. First of all, I'm sorry for how conceited, passive-aggressive and rude I behaved here a few years ago. Secondly, the Wiki is in ship shape! I'm very impressed with the progress you guys have made while I was away. Great work! I'll be contributing regularly again, but this time without unfairly scrutinizing you or anyone else here. Carpe diem! {{User:Darth Katana X/sig}} 23:53, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

== You're now my friend. ==

Any fan of Seinfeld is my friend. {{User:Ugozima/sig}} 06:36, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

== Possible Trolls/Vandals ==

Hello, sorry if this is in the wrong place, I didn't know where to put it.

On the recent changes page, there seems to be a large number of accounts being made. normally if it was 1 or 2 I wouldn't notice, but there's been 8 in the last 5 minutes. I think it might be a troll or vandal. {{User:BubbleRevolution/sig}} 01:11, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
:Yes, this is the wrong place to put this, but these accounts are all being made by the same person, because they all are common names (all having something to do with the Eragon series, I have read the books), except maybe [[User:Sbe-Mail Checker Dan]], he's probably a coincidence. Also, you probably shouldn't use the word TROLL or VANDAL yet, since the user(s) haven't made any edits yet, and might not know about the sockpuppet rule. Can someone go talk to him/her? I'm not sure how to do this. {{User:Theycallmefree/sig}} 01:17, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

== Would like Autocolumn extension for my own wiki ==

Hello Homestar, i would like to implement the Autocolumn and AutoPipe/AutoRedirect extensions on my own wiki, are these available? --[[User:Kevin danko|Kevin danko]] 16:09, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
:Unfortunately, I've never released them. I'd like to someday, but they need to be cleaned up a bit first. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:38, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

== Threats ==

I'm sorry if this offends anybody but there was a shocking post on [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/User_talk:Heimstern_L%C3%A4ufer#Question_about_my_banning.3F this thread]. Is the threat empty, like Hiemstern said? I just felt the need to bring that to your attention -I'd rather not post my username 22:08, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
:Well, [[User:Espemon333|Espemon333]] ([[User talk:Espemon333|Talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Espemon333|contribs]]), I'm quite aware of that whole situation, and have been for a while. The other sysops/forum mods and I stay in touch pretty well. Thanks for the heads up, but you don't need to worry. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:34, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
::OK. Don't let Heimstern know I posted this. {{User:Espemon333/sig}} 23:06, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
:::Actually, I already know. I see pretty much every edit on this wiki because I check [[Special:Recent changes|recent changes]] a lot. In fact, I think I saw this post before Dot com did. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:38, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

== The Fanstuff Wiki! ==

How long has it been now? If your not going to do anything with it, just delete it and it's all over with. It gets my hopes up every time I go there and while it's loading the title says "Main Page" {{User:The thing/sig}} 01:15, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
:What is wrong with fanstuff? Totally outta the loop, {{User:Espemon333/sig}}

== My Weight in Pencil Shavings ==

How much does a page on the wiki usually cost? {{User:Espemon333/sig}} 22:36, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
:Um, I don't know what that means... And you still smell like pea soooup! By the way, the reason you triple post is that my page is long and so it takes a bit of time to load and you get impatient and hit "Save page" three times. Only hit it once. It heard you the first time. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:53, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
::The reason we are having the fundraiser... the pages cost money... right..? {{User:Espemon333/sig}} 23:34, 8 October 2009 (UTC)
:::In a sense, yes, I guess. The [[Wikipedia:Web page|pages]] are stored in a [[Wikipedia:Database|database]], which is located on a [[Wikipedia:Hard disk drive|hard drive]], which is part of a [[Wikipedia:Web server|server]], and it takes money for us to be [[Wikipedia:Web hosting service|hosted]] on that server. See our [[HRWiki:Donations|donations]] and [[Special:Ledger|ledger]] pages if you want specific information. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:48, 8 October 2009 (UTC)

== A Probably <s>Bad</s> Good Idea ==

We all know about the decomisionning of STUFF, which I do support, but I reviewed your new version of the STUFF template and I loved it. I think we need to incorperate that template INTO the talk page. It looked great, and I liked how it condenses the entire discussion into the smallest portions. I really think we should get it into the talk page. {{User:Espemon333/sig}} 03:09, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
:The "new" version of the STUFF template is what we used for years, and what we decommissioned. We decided to stop using the STUFF format in favor of regular discussions. We don't have any plans to reincorporate it at this time. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:35, 11 October 2009 (UTC)

== MythBusters ==

I love MythBusters. :D --[[User:Ms. 1-Up Pie|Ms. 1-Up Pie]] 01:34, 19 October 2009 (UTC)
:Hey, thanks for reading my user page! Or for spouting weird non sequiturs, whichever one fits. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:52, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

== Brown and gray balloons ==

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3275461929_ae4815786d.jpg

—[[User:BazookaJoe|BazookaJoe]] 05:28, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks! I knew what that was going to be before I even opened my talk page, based solely on the edit summary. You know what's amazing? My brother made that exact sign and hung it behind my desk at work on Friday. It's still there right now! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:10, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
::Happy birthday, DC. My you never get ink poisoning. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 07:02, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
:::have a nice last 7 minutes of <s>decemberween</s> birthday, It's dot com. (or it might be more time than i think it is, depending on which time zone you're in) and may you have a wonderful year. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 03:53, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

==Another Fanstuff Thing==
I don't mean to kill the already several dead horses about this topic, but I don't think the sysops are going to fix the Fanstuff Wiki. I know you have a life, n'stuff, but we want some stuff done. I don't care if you do half a page a day. Any progress is good progress. And if your schedule doesn't allow for any Fan-Wiki work, then get people that will accualy work. The regular people word be WAY more willing, and more faster, to fix these unfinished pages. In short, I hope you take some time to work on the Fan-Wiki, get better workers, and always, ALWAYS edit blank pages. [[User:Anonomous]]

== Possible spammer ==

Don't know if this is the right place to say this, please correct me if not. I have reason to believe that Drhuldaclark142 is a spammer, judging by the fact that this person has been here for a few days and that their only contribution is to their own userpage as a link to some sort of online store. [[User:McArbys|The McArby!]] 01:01, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
: You're right. We've been getting far too much spam lately; guess it's no surprise some would slip through the cracks. Spam... [[DELETED!!]] *bzzt!* --{{User:Jay/sig}} 01:25, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

== Please block this IP ==
Can you please block an IP for me? I know this IP. It's my evil friend. He found out I had a HRwiki and will stop at nothing to ruin it.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 03:27, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
:Hi, Record. Has this IP actually vandalized? We don't block IPs preemptively usually (in fact, I'm not aware that we do so ever). {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 03:35, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
::Yes. Just today he blanked a section of my userpage. Check the history. "ZaneHiturugi" is his internet name.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 03:37, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
:::I've given the IP a block warning; if he does it again, it'd be appropriate to block. For now, though, we'll probably just leave it as is. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 03:43, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Alright, that's cool. Thanks!--{{User:Record307/sig}} 03:44, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

== Why do you still do this? ==
Why do you still do this? You're managing the same website you did three years ago, and still for no reason. You're thirty three years old! You don't think that maybe it's time to start a family? To take care of your wife or something? Take a page from me and stop going here. The "friends" you make won't miss you, they'll just drown their sorrows in computer code. Please, just stop this whole thing.
:It's a hobby and I like it. In the last five (not three) years I've learned a lot of things about teamwork, management, critical thinking, and software development. Things I can carry over into my professional life. Plus it's fun, interesting, and challenging, I still think Homestar Runner is funny, and there's nothing what says you can't have a hobby and still pursue other things like work and family. By the way, if you're going to break your streak of not "going here" just to insult me, at least have the stones to sign your real name. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:04, 12 December 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks for the purge! ==

Hi Dot Com. I was just passing by to tell you that I, for one, am most delighted about how the purge took over 500 days. Without the purge, I'd still be dwelling on the Fanstuff Wiki with not much else to do, but since its absence, I've pursued other hobbies and personal projects, which most probably wouldn't have happened if the Fanstuff Wiki was still around. For example, since it went down with the purge, I've started to learn more about programming and website creation, not to mention polishing up my English skills and discovering my humble abilities as an amateur musician. That's really all I have to say. And again, thank you. No this contains no sarcasm whatsoever. -[[User:20eric06|20eric06]] 02:07, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

== hey you admin that dumb fanstuff thing right ==
If so, could you put away that robots.txt thing for a bit so I might be able to archive.org it for my old stuff, if possible? Just wondering.

==help==
Hey, it's Don't say jorb 101 here. As you can see by the I.P. adress, I'm not logged in. It seems that no matter how many times I type in my password and username, I can't log in, and have somehow locked myself out of my account. Please help me! (oh, and my I.P. Is different because I'm using my iPod touch.) [[Special:Contributions/198.53.214.106|198.53.214.106]] 04:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

:Nevermind, it works now:) [[User:Don't say jorb 101|{{User:Don't say jorb 101/sig}}]] 00:47, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

== Duplicate user problem ==

Hey. Looking at the history of [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=User:Mr._Arrow%27d_Homsar&action=history this guy], it seems him and [[User:Homsar Jean]] are one and the same. Since this is not a sockpuppet problem, what do you think should be done? {{User:Elcool/sig}} 04:20, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
:Probably nothing. He seems to have made one account and used it only briefly before switching to a new one. Yes, it would be better to have asked for a name change instead, but what's done is done. Used to I might merge the accounts, but it's a bit of a hassle and I don't think I'll bother unless he specifically requests it. As long as he doesn't use both accounts, it's not a big deal. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:14, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
::Ok. I just noticed because I went over the TBD and saw he tagged his own page for deletion. I just removed the template and left it blank. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 05:35, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

== Forum crashed ==

<pre>
SQL ERROR [ mysqli ]

Table './[DB]/phpbb3_sessions' is marked as crashed and should be repaired [145]
</pre>

I currently cannot use E-Mail, so I put it here. Thought you should look into it since you're an admin. {{User:That'sBupkis/sig}} 02:07, 28 March 2010 (UTC)
:Thanks for the heads up. I think I've got it fixed. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:56, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

== Could you help with my account? ==

Sorry to bug you! During the Fanstuff purge I asked to change my username from Chituze to Happy: now it says I've got the wrong password, and I don't receive the verification email. I'm absolutely positive I've been typing the password right, because I use the same one everywhere. Are you able to find my password for me, or maybe allocate happypants3@hotmail to the account? Thanks so much in advance!
 Also I'm so scared about how professional your talk page is, I hope I've put this in the right place. - [[Special:Contributions/222.154.8.224|222.154.8.224]]
:Well, that's a bit of bad luck, I'm afraid. The reason the password won't work is that someone else already has the name [[User:Happy|Happy]]. (The fanstuff and the knowledge base now share the same user list, and the Happy account was created here back in 2004.) You'll need to create a new account with a different name. You can choose Chituze or HappyPants or something else. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:25, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
::OH, RIGHT. Dang, somehow that never crossed my mind. Now I feel bad because I've sent about 4 verification emails to them.
::(Ack, what if during the purge I got an email about this, but it went to junk? Whoops, sorry, just thinking aloud here.) Thanks for your help! - [[Special:Contributions/222.154.16.62|222.154.16.62]]

== Regarding [[Talk:Scroll_Button_Songs#Mirror_Glitch|Mirror Glitch]] ==

Hey, man. I just went over the articles for cleanup and saw [[Scroll Button Songs]]. The article looked OK and I went over the last few talk page posts to see why it should be cleaned up. I saw no problem, and I was just about to remove the template, when I decided to dig in the history a little and came across [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Scroll_Button_Songs&diff=prev&oldid=645922 this edit] from almost exactly a year ago. That discussion started two and a half years ago, and the article has been in "cleanup" ever since. Is that REALLY such a big of an issue? I mean, it looks like some technical thing to fix that should not bother the casual reader. I didn't even notice the email list on the mirrors after I read the talk page. I just listened to the songs. What I'm suggesting is to remove the template and you'll just fix whatever you need to fix whenever you got the time, since the article itself is fine. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 06:41, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
:I'm not sure why you're asking me. I already {{p|l={{fullurl:Scroll Button Songs|diff=559384&oldid=559344}} removed that cleanup template}} once, and I didn't make the edit you linked to. The same user who made that edit is the one who {{p|l={{fullurl:Scroll Button Songs|diff=624822&oldid=606972}} put the template back}}. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:33, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
::Ah! I see I hadn't dug deep enough in the history... I contacted you because you're involved in that talk page discussion. Oh well. I agree with you - There shouldn't be a template there. I'm removing it. Thanks for sorting this up :). {{User:Elcool/sig}} 18:48, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

== Little questions ==

Hey, DC. I was wondering:
# When did you first use H*R?
# What sites, apart from the Wiki, the Wiki's forum, and the Fanstuff Wiki, are you a member on?
# What do you do for a living?
{{User:RickTommy/sig}} 12:19, 28 April 2010 (UTC)
:See my user page. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:34, 28 April 2010 (UTC)

== Deletion of 64.251.57.195's user-talk ==

Just wondering, can't you just discuss before going and removing something so suddenly? {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 18:36, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
:I had to remove it quickly before he saw it. Assuming the anonny was editing in good faith (and there's nothing to indicate he wasn't), then implying that he should be blocked was quite rude. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:44, 27 May 2010 (UTC)

== #hrwiki-fanstuff ==

why did you set +m on it

seriously that's uncalled for -[[User:20eric06|20eric06]] 17:18, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:Uh, because it's closed now? I thought that would be obvious. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:47, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
::it wasn't really, and there's still more people in there than on #hrwiki -[[User:20eric06|20eric06]] 18:50, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:::well, regularly. -[[User:20eric06|20eric06]] 18:51, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
::::It's not like you can't still talk to each other. I didn't close the Internet, or even IRC. If you want to have your own channel, then make it, post the location on your forum, ''and then go there''. Anything with the "hrwiki" name on it means one of our admins has to keep an eye on it. We don't want to do that anymore. Closing <code>#hrwiki-fanstuff</code> solves the problem. It's win-win in the long run. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:11, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

well, you caught my attention with the chat on Super Sam's talk on the fanstuff wiki, and i didn't get to put my idea in before you locked it out. i figure this is as relevant a topic as any. if the sysops and moderators are the problem, why don't you get some new ones over there? i don't think this is worth closing that wiki. I'm sure there's a lot of people that would be capable enough to run that wiki that update frequently enough to care. I'm not saying it's me, i haven't done anything on either for over a year besides now, but I'm sure there are people that care about the fanstuff wiki as much as you care about the knowledge base. and i don't believe either site deserves to die just for lack of usage after the purge. a lot of the users just said "screw it" after waiting so long for it to come back, it seems unfair to close it for good before there's time to get more people interested again.

please try to respect my idea, {{User:Homsarstrongbad150/sig}} 20:59, 9 June 2010 (UTC)

== <s>Weclome</s> Welcome Committee ==

I have a question, itsdotcom: If you are on the Welcome Committee, how do you track new users so you can introduce them with the [[User:First Time Here?|First Time Here]] template? -[[User:GChrome|El Trento]]
:The First Time Here? user is a bot that automatically puts links on new users' pages when they register. It's actually separate from the welcome committee. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:11, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

== Go Rangers!!! ==

That is all for now. {{User:Ed smildE/signature}} 00:46, 16 October 2010 (UTC)
:Too bad, Rangers. At least they got farther then my yanks. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 19:35, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
::I'm sad they didn't win it all, but I'm not really that disappointed. In fact, I'm very proud of how they did this season. Winning the pennant, especially when you never have before, is still a big deal. There are still two teams (Mariners and Expos/Nationals) that never have. The fact that the Rangers advanced to the World Series by completely taking apart the Yankees just made it all the sweeter. (Take that, Tom!) :) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:14, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

== Fanstuff Subpages ==

Hey, is there any rule against transferring projects from the Fanstuff Wiki to a subpage of a Knowledge Base account? Now that I actually have a Blu-Ray player, I'd like to revise [[HRFWiki:Everything Else Greatest Hits|Everything Else Greatest Hits]] to seem more like a Blu-Ray Disc (with picture-in-picture extras, etc). {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 03:27, 2 November 2010 (UTC)
:Yes. On [[HRWiki:User space#What about user subpages?|HRWiki:User space]] under [[HRWiki:User space#What about user subpages?|What about user subpages?]], the second item under what is not allowed is "pieces of fanstuff". Feel free to transfer it to your own website, though. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:59, 2 November 2010 (UTC)

== New Logo ==
Did you make that? What a great idea! {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 03:11, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
:Actually, the idea came from the annony of [[{{#ifexist:HRWiki:Main Page Talk Archive 40|HRWiki:Main Page Talk Archive 40#Wiki image|Talk:Main Page#Wiki image}}|this Main Page discussion]], who was concerned about the bandwidth being [[isp|sucked up]] by that giant, 1 MB GIF. That is some epic decompiler work you did there, Dot Com! I've always wondered how you got Homestar in the logo like that, and I enjoy the little Easter Egg. The addition of Flash detection is also very nice. Except I'm not that big of a fan of the lost Decemberween colors, but it adds consistency and balances the page, in my opinion. Also, you might want to remove the special no-click treatment for the 'flakes. It's making my cursor spazz-out. Anyway, great work! Now everything is tiny. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 04:16, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
::Well, to be fair, all he said was that we should make it into a SWF, which is an idea that I had years ago but had never taken the time to implement. So really he just nudged me into going ahead and doing it. Redrawing the logo GIF as a vector format, designing the snowflakes, coding their motion (notice that they never repeat), and adding hidden extras were all me. Anyways, thanks! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:17, 22 December 2010 (UTC)

Aforementioned annony here, nice work on the swf! I'm a flash animator myself and I would have made it if you had said something "well why don't you make it yourself if you're so concerned" :P --[[Special:Contributions/184.56.45.155|184.56.45.155]] 06:51, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
:Nah, it's cool. I enjoyed the practice, and given the various issues regarding SWFs and security, etc., it's the kind of project I'd prefer to do start to finish myself if at all possible. Glad you like it! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 08:28, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
::It all turned out great, especially now that it has the Decemberween colors. Good job Dot Com for making it and 184.56.45.155 for getting Dot Com off his lazy bum. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 16:11, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
::(For the record, not really, Dot Com.) {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 20:40, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
::: (Oh, I know.) :) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:03, 24 December 2010 (UTC)
::::I'm really impressed! Good job! I love the dween logo and the new years one too. I guess you're going to turn them all into SWF files now eh? Like the idea of little easter eggs in the future like with the dween one haha. Can't wait to see other holidays (especially Halloween) in the future. Maybe for Halloween you could make it where clicking on Homestar would change his costume or something in the logo, that's a good idea. I know Halloween is a long ways off though haha.{{User:Bleed0range/sig}}

=== HRWiki celebrates New Year's with a logo ===

(This was made on 1/1/11 so don't say "I don't see it")
Hey, I just like to comment the new years logo. I like how after a few seconds Homestar blows a party blower and confetti falls. It really caught my eye. I thought I saw something on the logo other (of course other than Homestar blinking every 3 seconds) and I waited a few seconds and I saw Homestar blowin' a party blower and confetti falling from [[Hammerspace]]!. It's a great way to celebrate 2011! {{user:Pgj1997/sig}}
:That ''is'' a nice easter egg. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 04:13, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
::I don't think either of you have found the ''real'' Easter egg yet. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:04, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
:::Oh gosh, I just found the ACTUAL easter egg.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 05:13, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
::::Ahhh I see, your supposed to click on it, then Homestar will say "Happy New Year" then he'll blow a party blower while confetti falls from [[Hammerspace]] I see now. [[User:Pgj1997|Pgj1997]]
:::::Right now it looks like it toggles between homestar, marzipan, and strong bad wearing winter hats or earmuffs.  eventually, homestar turns into a [[Special:Random]] type link. but i can't figure out if there's a set number of clicks for that to happen. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 01:53, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::The logo has been changed back to the [[not]] New Year's version yesterday, you know. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 03:02, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::...yes, i am well aware of that. there was a small piece that i omitted from the previous post b/c i thought it was overkill, but it looks like i had to invisicomment it back in. i was asking about the random page thing - if that was an intentional Easter egg. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 03:10, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::Yes, that is an intentional Easter egg. The trigger is not the number of clicks, but it ''is'' something specific. You can guess again or if you want I'll just tell you. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:15, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I don't think intentional was the right word; i figured it was intentional. anyway, before i guess again, am i correct in saying that it's homestar every time? it certainly seems to be {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 03:34, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::Nope. In fact, you don't even have to click in the area where the characters are. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:37, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::DC, could you maybe give me a link to the New Year's logo? Pretty please? It seems I missed seeing that one. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 03:41, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
''See [[Special:Logos]].'' — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:54, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:Hey, thanks. :) {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 03:51, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::You know, maybe you could make a couple of Special pages where admins can change and users can view the logos used here. SWF, GIF, and all that, and all that. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 03:58, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:::I'm not going to add anything to the page right away, but I changed the name of the special page to a more generic name in case we want to do so later on. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:05, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
::::If anyone's still wondering, it's the snowflakes that send you to random pages. Right? {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 01:34, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
:::::Ding! Not last place. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:03, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
::::::is it okay if the logo that showed up last friday is included in the [[Special:Logos]] page? {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 17:58, 8 April 2011 (UTC)
:::::::It will be, sooner or later. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:20, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

Y'ello, Dot Com, I was wondering, in the vague interest of another wiki I contribute to, how and where you added the animated logo, both in its current swf form, and its previous form. (Though I can't help but wonder if I shouldn't already have figured that one out myself... *sigh* Oh well...) --[[User:Neumannz|Neumannz]] 02:24, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
:We're using the [[Wikipedia:SWFObject|SWFObject]] method of adding SWF files to pages, which seems to work well across many browsers while also being compatible with devices with no Flash support. It requires placing <code>swfobject.js</code> on your server in addition to your SWF logo. (Note: we're using [http://blog.deconcept.com/swfobject/ version 1.5], but later versions have been released.) The following quick and dirty edit of <code>MonoBook.php</code> will do the trick (be sure to adjust the paths to point to the correct files). The next time we upgrade MediaWiki, I'll probably fancy it up a little, but for now it's fine. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:45, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
<pre>--- MonoBook.php[orig (MW 1.15)]
+++ MonoBook.php[new]
@@ -174,13 +174,22 @@ class MonoBookTemplate extends QuickTemp
<?php } ?>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="portlet" id="p-logo">
+ <script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/swfobject.js"></script>
+
+ <div id="flashcontent">
<a style="background-image: url(<?php $this->text('logopath') ?>);" <?php
?>href="<?php echo htmlspecialchars($this->data['nav_urls']['mainpage']['href'])?>"<?php
echo $skin->tooltipAndAccesskey('p-logo') ?>></a>
+ </div>
+
+ <script type="text/javascript">
+ var so = new SWFObject("/path/to/logo_name.swf", "logo_name", "150", "150", "8", "#ffffff");
+ so.write("flashcontent");
+ </script>
</div>
<script type="<?php $this->text('jsmimetype') ?>"> if (window.isMSIE55) fixalpha(); </script>
<?php
$sidebar = $this->data['sidebar'];
if ( !isset( $sidebar['SEARCH'] ) ) $sidebar['SEARCH'] = true;</pre>

== Special:Scramble ==
OK. Also, since I already made this one section on your user talkpage, I might as well ask another question that came to mind. The MediaWiki extension that makes a new special page, which can allow someone to view a scrambled version of a specified page, is that available on request? Or is it already in the MediaWiki get extensions list? [[User:LikeLakers2|LikeLakers2]] 23:08, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
:No, it's not available anywhere. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:30, 9 January 2011 (UTC)

== Image ==

what do u mean upload this as a different file http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/File:coachz1936.png
: What he means to say, Marzifan, is to create another, seperate picture instead of overwriting an existing one. --[[User:Jellote|Jellote]] [[User talk:Jellote|wuz]] [[Special:Contributions/Jellote|here]] 11:03, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

== Fanstuff Wiki 2 ==

Is it OK to make a "Fanstuff Wiki 2" and post about it on my userpage? --{{User:Fangoriously/SIGGY HERE!}} 15:31, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
:As long as you don't rip off any of our designs or imply that you're in any way affiliated with us, I don't care what you do. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:57, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Hey can we have the OT boards on the wiki forum and the Fanstuff wiki opened again please and thank you very much sir!!!!!! [[User:The Noid|The Noid]] 06:02, 15 July 2011 (UTC)

== My username ==

Dear It's Dot Com

Hey man, It is me, long time no see.

Hey listen, I was hoping you could assist me, see, I wish to change my username. When i originally made my username, I guess I was naive then, but with the times as they are, I wish to change my HRWiki username, please help me.

Cheers
[[User:Nikolce Kocovski|Nikolce Kocovski]] 02:10, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
:Why do you want to change your username, and what do you want to change it to? If it's because you used your real name, I really wouldn't worry about it unless you have some specific, concrete reason, mainly because now that your name is already in the history of pages, it's not like it's just going to disappear. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:17, 30 July 2011 (UTC)

== Scramble extension ==

I know I've asked before about the extensions, but I was just wondering: would you be happy with releasing the Scramble extension you made to the public? [[User:LikeLakers2|LikeLakers2]] 03:36, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

== Tentative request ==

Hello, It's dot com! I'd like to apologize in advance for bringing this issue up again, but I have a request regarding the old Fanstuff Wiki files. I hope this doesn't already deter you, I intend to be respectful and cooperative. The old Fanstuff wiki holds a good deal of nostalgia for me, as well as for a few of my friends. The "purged" fanstuff wiki retains some of this nostalgia (thanks for continuing to host that, by the way!) but much of the community discussion and silliness is contained only on the old files. If you even still have the pre-"purge" fanstuff wiki files, then I would be delighted to take them off your hands.

'''Note that I don't intend to start up the H*R Fanstuff Wiki again!''' First because you've expressed that you wish our community distanced from yours, and second because the original Fanstuff Wiki community has since dispersed anyway. I understand that any attempt to resurrect the site would be ill-advised, so I will not do that. I merely intend to sift through old pages which were lost in the purge, for historical and entertainment purposes. I may host it as a private archive on my own website, but if this would bother you then I will not do so. The HRFWiki harbored a lot of my creative efforts in my early teenage years, and I would just like to reflect on that community's golden years. I hope you understand.

Apologies again for the bothering, especially as it seems you've already suffered a great deal of passive-aggressive remarks on the Fanstuff Wiki issues. I apologize for anything I did personally in that way. I don't intend to push the issue but it would mean a great deal to me if you would do this for me. Thank you!

{{User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!/sig}} 21:02, 1 December 2011 (UTC)
:I understand your reservations in responding to such a request. A simple "no" will suffice if that's how you feel. I won't bother you again. {{User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!/sig}} 09:19, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
::Apologies for the late reply. I've repeatedly stated that those files should be considered gone, sorry. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:16, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
:::Oh yes, I remember that policy now. Well, in my view, such a policy is not really necessary any longer, as the reasons and needs to keep these files from the community have since become more or less unnecessary, mainly as the community is practically gone, as is the tension and problems surrounding what originally spurred the purge to happen. I also understand your hesitancy in providing the archive to any old user, so perhaps it's worth noting that I also spent a bit of time acting as a sysop in this community, and in this position I did my best to mitigate conflict and tension, and to keep users abiding by the standards. I understand that you never had much high esteem for the fanstuff portion of this wiki, and probably rightfully so. But it all meant a lot to me, perhaps as much as Homestar Runner itself! It fostered a lot of goofy discussion and fledgling creative efforts, at least it did in its earlier years, much of which did not survive to the archive which is hosted now.
:::Sorry, I guess I'm rambling again! Really I just mean to ask that you'd please reconsider your policy, now that the nasty politics surrounding Fanstuff Wiki issues have dissipated! Speaking for myself, transferring ownership of these forgotten archives to a humble old, reminiscing sysop doesn't seem particularly problematic, and I hope that you can see things this way too. It would really mean a lot to me if you could do this favor for me!
:::Also I understand that further discussion in a public medium may not be especially desirable to you. If you would prefer to discuss this via e-mail you can contact me at pullskip@gmail.com. Also, if there is someone else who would be better for me to talk to at this point, let me know. {{User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!/sig}} 08:28, 13 December 2011 (UTC)
::::Oh, and if feel that you can only offer parts of the files, or can only offer them under my abiding certain conditions, please say so. I also hope I don't sound rude at this point! And I hope it doesn't sound like I'm arguing, or trying to make you upset. I would just be very, very happy if I could revisit a tiny part of my childhood. {{User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!/sig}} 08:40, 13 December 2011 (UTC)

== Мојот страница ==

Зошто бил мојот страница обратна? Зборуваме јас „Хитлер бил добро“. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 03:11, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
:Seguramente no me necesitas explicar por qué estas cosas no eran apropiados. Nuestras pautas para el contenido no han ido a ninguna parte. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:50, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

== Slow loading and Forum registration, ==

Hello "Dot com"

I like to report a server problem or some kind, it's loading the pages slowly, I'm not joking, its true!

Also I can't seem to register at the forums, I'm stuck at the Terms page.

== This place is a ghost town ==

But I need something that only you can get. I posted a Homestar fanfiction on a subpage a few years ago, and you deleted it, which I'm completely fine with. However, I think I accidentally deleted the fanfic from my fanfiction.net account, so if it won't cause you much trouble, could you go through my deleted contributions and send it to me through e-mail? It would be very much appreciated,
-{{User:JCM/sig}} 02:10, 2 September 2012 (UTC)

== About my username ==

Dear It's dot com

It's me again, I know I come on rarely but its mostly because of well, work.

Anyway, I was hoping you could help change my user name, or at least direct me to the page where it can be changed?

I realize that my user name will be in the history pages of whatever articles I edited, but people outside this wiki will not be bothered to look past the user page.

Help would be appreciated.

[[User:Nikolce Kocovski|Nikolce Kocovski]] 00:50, 18 September 2012 (UTC)
:Why do you want to change your username? What would you change it to? We usually don't change usernames of users who have established themselves, which you have. If it's a privacy thing, changing your username wouldn't help anyway, because every time you've signed your name it's there in the text of the page. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:59, 18 September 2012 (UTC)

== One Two, One Two ==

I just have a quick question since you were experimenting on something and gave the One Two, One Two article some time on the front page. Would we need to tag it as a featured article now or just wait until it's officially nominated and granted FA by wiki consensus? — [[User:Ngamer01|Ngamer01]] 16:48, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
:A side note, it wasn't an experiment. It was one, two, one, two day (12/12/12). {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:50, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
::D'oh. Had a [[4 branches|2+2=22 moment]]. Anyways the question still stands. Does it still need to be marked as featured? I figured I should just ask first rather than going ahead and then getting rv'd for it. — [[User:Ngamer01|Ngamer01]] 16:54, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
:::I agree with stux's suggestion [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=HRWiki:Featured_articles&diff=733796&oldid=733749&rcid=696326 here]. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 17:02, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
::::I don't mind its being listed in the big list, but I don't consider it a real featured article. It was just a little joke (that I didn't even come up with myself). I didn't even bother to do a full writeup, because that wasn't the joke. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:21, 15 December 2012 (UTC)

== IMDb ==

All of H*R Wiki's links to IMDb are currently broken due to changes in IMDb's film URLs. --[[User:JohnnyLurg|JohnnyLurg]] 02:54, 2 January 2013 (UTC)

== Change forum email ==

I would like the email address associated with my forum account (also called Dagoth) to be changed to [address removed]. Can you do that? [[User:Dagoth|Dagoth]] 02:01, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
:Actually, ''you'' can: Log in to the forum, and then go to '''User Control Panel''' → '''Profile''' → '''Edit account settings''' → '''Email address''' (if you're logged in to the forum, {{p|l=http://forum.hrwiki.org/ucp.php?i=profile&mode=reg_details this link}} should take you straight there). Enter your new address in the both that field and the confirmation field. Then enter your password at the bottom and press submit. You're done! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:15, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
::the problem is I dont remember my password and the email account associated with the account is closed. [[User:Dagoth|Dagoth]] 16:11, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
:::Oh, well why didn't you say so. All right, I've looked into it and am reasonably satisfied that you created both accounts, so, done. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:43, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

== Your comment on my talk page about my so-called "prank" ==

Why, pray tell, would you "rather not block" me? {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 10:40, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
:I'd rather not block ''any'' user. It is a last resort. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:44, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

== Space or no after em dashes ==
"You don't need 'em after ''em'' dashes". That's some funny stuff, man! I looked it up and I confused hyphens with the spacing rules for ellipses. I'm going to edit some of my edits now... {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 02:17, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
So would [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=army&curid=813&diff=735216&oldid=733847&rcid=697772 this edit] be valid? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 02:42, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
: I'd say yes. By the way, I wish I could tell you that was an intentional pun, but it wasn't. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:47, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
:: Comedic gold, nonetheless. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 02:57, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
Would I space after &mdashes? Are they the equivalent of em dashes, or are they different somehow (like en dashes and hyphens)? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 03:17, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
:Are you asking if there's a difference between <code>&mdash;</code> and <code>—</code> in the code? No, with regard to the page output, there's not. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:55, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
::I'm not sure how to (or it's not in my privileges), but would you change the Strong Bad email running gags category into the proper capitalization (Strong Bad Email Running Gags?) And a hefty request- I'm currently trying to change <code>&mdash;</code> and <code>—</code> into —, for overall consistency now that we support it- could you add that to The Cheat Bot's functions? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 16:37, 19 March 2013 (UTC) AND WHY DID THE FONT CHANGE?
:::Wait, don't do that. See [[HRWiki talk:Standards#Raw characters vs HTML entities|HRWiki talk:Standards → Raw characters vs HTML entities]] (skip to "Now, I will make one exception to this... and that's dashes" for the relevant part). — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:04, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
::Broncotroll - The font changed because you accidentally broke the code tags. It has since been fixed. Be sure that for every <nowiki><tag> you have, to close it with a </tag> with a slash in front.</nowiki> {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 17:10, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
::: Thanks, are you speaking of the edit conflict that deleted some other thing I wrote (or... meant to write... I swear... dreamed of writing?). I love to see the wiki running at this speed, too! As for new user A: was that meant to mean me and if so B: I found hr in early 2004, I didn't join the wiki until 2 years ago (or become active until a few weeks ago) for reasons I will at some point describe on my user page... some time. Basically, I only considered joining after the hiatus to keep morale up. But here's the thing I think I meant to write: Aaaah- so should I replace — with mdash or just leave everything? Also, there are lots of instances of using em dashes on the wiki where en dashes should be used... should I fix those? If so, should I use (en dash I'm to lazy to copy and paste) or ndash? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 17:24, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
:::: You should just leave them. As far as the reader is concerned, there is no difference between <code>&mdash;</code> and an actual em dash in the code. For that reason alone it's typically not worth the edit to change them. All it's doing is adding another revision to the database with no real gain. On top of all that, as mentioned on the standards talk page, we have reasons for preferring entities over raw characters when it comes to dashes. It's not a big deal with the ones you already changed, but I wouldn't change any more. Where are em dashes being used where en dashes should be? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:11, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
::::: Ex: for dates on the [[Strong Bad Email]] page, "Lappy Era: 26 — some other year", I replaced them with en's (not in raw though) in [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Strong_Bad_Email&curid=732&diff=735237&oldid=734947&rcid=697793 this edit]. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 18:18, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
:::::: I changed them back, even though the en dashes are technically correct. With the spaces on either side of the dashes, I think the en dashes looked too wimpy compared to the em dashes. By the way, I think you might have your terminology backwards: A dash by itself in the code—like this—is what we mean when we say raw. An HTML entity (like <code>&mdash;</code>) is not raw. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:36, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
::::::: Do you mean too wimpy in general or just for important headings like in that page (you didn't change the DVD release info 1–200 into em). I wouldn't say I had my terminology backwards, as that would imply that I know what I'm talking about- I kinda just winged it when I saw you using the terms. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 18:42, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
:::::::: For multiple-word headings with lots of white space. I didn't change the one I didn't change because the en dash is appropriate there. It's in running text, it connects just two things, and there are no spaces. By the way, the appearance of your signature in this thread is a good example of why we discourage non-white backgrounds. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:57, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

==April Fools'==
There have been some dumb pranks in the past but this is the worst. I am personally offended by this April Fools' prank. I might just report this wiki to International Wiki Headquarters and have them ban this wiki from the web. It will take me days to recover from this "prank." I mean COME ON! I am organizing a full out wiki boycott TODAY! From today on NO MORE editing from ANYONE! If you don't put these links back to normal I will PERSONALLY make sure no one will ever see this website again! This is a DISGRACE! My god! How could you do something this disgusting!? Changing links... just wow. This is the worst thing to happen since... since... I don't even know. This is a big deal. {{User:The thing/sig}} 00:59, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
:Good one. ''Almost'' as funny as your old Thingy videos. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:04, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
::I wouldn't call it offensive—just annoying and inefficient. None of the site actually changed, the links are the same and everything, he's just using this weird magic to randomly redirect links. And they're relevant— edit goes to edit, talk goes to talk, pictures go to other pictures. The good news is I lost my pitiful reliance to hyperlinks—I typed in the URL for editing this talk page from scratch! Can you imagine the state of this wiki, though, if the site ''had'' updated? Now that... would be unpleasant. Look, the guy wrote the flipping binary for the site layout, he can mess with people if he wants to. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 01:13, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
:::I doubt he meant it sincerely (I'm 70% sure). I was actually hoping that the site would update, because the chaos would have been amazing. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:18, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
::::Hey, my old Thingy videos were comedic genius. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnU8m_VyLE8 You just don't see stuff like this anymore!] {{User:The thing/sig}} 01:19, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
:::::Alright, now I'm confused. ''Were'' you joking? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 01:29, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
::::::Joking? On April Fools' Day? Of course not! {{User:The thing/sig}} 01:40, 2 April 2013 (UTC)
:::::::That's embarrassing. Hey, sarcasm is hard on the internet. Roll my eyes. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 01:42, 2 April 2013 (UTC) AND I NOTICED IT WAS A JOKE EARLIER BUT YOU HAD A CONFLICTING EDIT! GAHH! THERE WAS ALWAYS AN ELEVATOR!

== New Account... ==

It's Dot Com, My name is Jeff Daniels, I am looking to create a new account, Broncotroll suggested I see you. I have been active in the wiki as 65.33.23*.*. I would like to bypass the whole email thing, as my parents are VERY strict about what emails I send to who, and they don't like me sending emails to strangers (accept maybe Strong Bad). I have/had a Wikipedia account (Jdaniels15), and my edits are usually limited to typos and misspellings (which thrive in WP). I do not like the visual word varification picture things. Sometimes you can hardly recognize the letters, and when you can they are often the letters that have identical capital and lower-case forms (I.E.: V, C, X, S, O, W, Z). It usually takes me 5-6 tries just to get one right. I also have a khwiki.net account, username Jdaniels15, though my handle is ToaJuaraevo01. This is strictly for simplicirty, as ALL of my accounts have the Jdaniels15 username, with 1 of 3 parsswords for each one. For obvious reasons none of them will be revearled, 'cause, hey, ya never know who's whartchin'. Thank you for your time, [[Special:Contributions/65.33.237.1|65.33.237.1]] 14:46, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

P.S. I am 22, and, being both in collage, and emotionally challenged (hence my rather lingual post on the "500 The Cheats" page), I live with my Grandparents. (It's a LONG story, so please do NOT ask... It would be like asking Homsar to speak proper English). Again, Thanks
:Okay, I've created [[User:Jdaniels15]], but you'll have to tell us your email address (or send an email to admin@hrwiki.org) in order to get the password. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:10, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
::[Redacted]. thanks Jdaniels15/ToaJuaraevo01/[[Special:Contributions/65.33.237.1|65.33.237.1]] 16:24, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
:::Okay, check your email. You should have received a temporary password. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:47, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
:You may have noticed that my WP account is retired. The reason for this is that I noticed that there have been very few talk page edits/others as of late. In fact, most of the articles that I have seen have not had a single talk page edit since 2009-2011. Plus, there are many other wikis I can go to. So I cleared my watchlist, put up a retirement banner, and left. [[Special:Contributions/65.33.237.1|65.33.237.1]] 18:11, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
::I, uh, had actually not noticed that. Were you able to change your password and log in? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:26, 11 April 2013 (UTC)
This is TheUserFormarlyknownas65.33.237.1 (AKA Jdaniels15). Thanks for helping with my new account! Excuse me while I take my coat of and get comfy...{{User:Jdaniels15/sig1}} 12:09, 15 April 2013 (UTC)
:You're welcome. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:40, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

== Baleeted nonsense ==

Hello, dot-o com-o! Anyways, I was wandering, could you send me some sort of link or snapshot of the this is real joke page so I may scribe it onto the [[Hrwiki:April Fools' Jokes and other Baleeted Nonsense|April Fools' page]]? {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 22:36, 12 April 2013 (UTC) (and I know my signature is bothersome, but once I get an NES emulator for my computer I can take accurate LoZ screenshots so it will look so cool, you won' even know its highly discouraged!)
:Nah. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:42, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
::... Can I still add it in? I think it was interesting, and there are several related things on the page. {{User:Broncotroll/sig}} 23:49, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
:::I don't think that's necessary. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:23, 13 April 2013 (UTC)

== Dear Tube Socks, ==

It's me again. I hope you had a good year. Free of athletes' feet and toe jam. :)

If you don't remember me, I'm the user [[User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!|Shadow Scythe]], although you can just call me Nigel. I'm glad to see the Homestar Runner Wiki is still up and being actively edited! I'll always have fond memories of both the website and its userbase. The website may be dead, but the community lives on! :)

The reason I'm writing is because I'm interested in hosting a mirror of the Fanstuff Wiki. I realize that at this point it's no longer linked to on the site, and it's been closed to new edits for nearly three years now. Further, I read on the Donations page that it costs around $50 per month to host this website, and I imagine that a significant portion of that comes from hosting the archived Fanstuff. Myself, I wouldn't mind hosting it, mostly because of its sentimental value to me. However, I also intend to keep an offline copy, with which I'll conduct some research on how a small fanbase changes over time as its userbase grows, shrinks, and ages.

I understand that you're busy with other administrative duties, and certainly other duties in life; as such, I'm prepared to offer you monetary compensation for your time and services, either directly donated to the Wiki, or given to you, whatever you feel is appropriate. I'm prepared to offer $25 immediately but I'm willing to negotiate, if you think it will take a lot of time on your part. If you would rather communicate by e-mail, at pullskip (at) gmail (dot) com! Thank you for your consideration!

[[User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!|Nigel]]

:Only three years? I would have thought it was more than that. The fanstuff archive is fine where it is. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:50, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
::I would have thought it was longer too! But [http://fanstuff.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&action=history these edits] seem to indicate it was closed back in June 2010.
::Anyways, if you're still OK with hosting the Fanstuff for the time being, then that's great! I suppose I was just worried that it might someday disappear if, for instance, it was taking up too much space or was costing a lot to host or something like that, so I figured I might as well offer to mirror it if you didn't want to host it yourself. If that's ever the case in the future, let me know. :)
::Though, even if you don't need it mirrored at this point, would it be possible for me to get a copy of the content, just in case? For that matter, what about the purged content? (If you even still have it.) I understand you had reservations about keeping that offline in the past, although now I'd imagine they'd be obsolete. But I digress.
::In any case, thanks for getting back to me, and keep on tranglin'! — [[User:Shadow Scythe of Strongbadia?!|Nigel]] 06:11, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

== Wassup ==

Have you seen the new episodes of Arrested Development on Netflix? I remember you being a big fan. {{User:JCM/sig}} 19:45, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

== Greetings ==

I miss chatting with you. It's been YEARS. Wish I would go back to 2010 when there was still hope. {{User:The Paper/sig}} 20:14, 24 August 2013 (UTC)

== Recent vandals? ==

Here's the thing. I went to check recent changes (like most do) and I saw one lone anonnym'n making a ton of pointless pages. Though yes, it does says you deleted them, so I bet you noticed, but do you have any clue what's going on? He was dang stubborn, so I have a small worry on this. And if you didn't delete those pages, I will freak out more then Marzipan encountering the Cheat with Terminal 7 Brain Cnacer with Rank tooty-two billion rabies. --[[User:Camwoodstock|Camwoodstock]] 16:39, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
:I think maybe you should keep your pants on. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:05, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
::[[Not the 100th Email!!!|...What pants? Hmmmm...]] But really, in all seriousness, I feel paranoid when some vandal is that presistant. It just never ceases to spook me. Nothing is scarier. [[Seriously]]. Not even that bad creepypasta. In fact, those are lame, but that's another story. I am just paranoid, so feel free to leave a talk page message if you have any updates. --[[User:Camwoodstock|Camwoodstock]] 19:08, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
:::That vandal was nothing. A mere fly to be swatted. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:22, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

== way2spooky4homestar ==

I like this cool Halloween design for the wiki, yo. --[[User:Camwoodstock|Camwoodstock]] 21:31, 30 October 2013 (UTC)

== I'm leaving ==

I have made the decision to leave the HRWiki. Would you be able to please delete all my subpages and all but the most recent revisions of my userpage, my sig page and my talk page? I want ALL of it gone. [[User:Dagoth|Dagoth]] 11:01, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
:Fine. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:55, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

== Happy late new year ==

And did you get what you wanted for Decemberween? One last thing, though, am I the only one other then the wiki members here that noticed the store update? [[User:Camwoodstock|Camwoodstock]] 16:38, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
:I did. As for the store update, I didn't take a poll (of everyone in the world). — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:14, 7 January 2014 (UTC)

== The Forum ==

Hey man. Douglas from the forum here. I've tried to get the admins' attention through there, but no dice. Listen, I'd love to have the chance to get in there and clean it up - I used to love posting there back when Off-Subject was open pre-2008. I check at least once a week to see if there's been any admin activity, but I don't really see any... since it looks like most of the administration there has given up on the place, would it be conceivable to give a regular user admin privileges? I'd be willing to take that on. I'd just really like to clean it up and see if I can breathe some sort of life back into the place. Let me know what you think. --Douglas
:We've cleaned up most that we found. We've made ourselves a note to check on it a little more frequently. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:29, 8 April 2014 (UTC)

== A History ==
Hey It's dot com, I was looking at [[HRWiki:A History]] and noticed the content was a bit old and figured you'd be just the chap to update it with server moves and wiki versions and such. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 03:16, 10 November 2014 (UTC)

Fish Eye Lens

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 02:51:56 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Goofs */ +goof

{{toonnav|Powered by The Cheat|fisheyelens|Crystal Fortress|The Cheat Theme Song}}

[[Image:Fish Eye Lens.png|thumb|right|220px|"Things are about to get bulbous!"]]

After five years, Strong Bad and Coach Z give the pyorple what they want!

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, [[The Barbershop Trio]] (Easter egg), {{film|Old-Timey Strong Bad}} (Easter egg), {{film|The Cheat}} (Easter egg)

'''Places:''' [[Basement of the Brothers Strong]], [[The Cheat's Computer Room]] (Easter egg)

'''Date:''' Friday, October 3, 2014

'''Running Time:''' 3:19

'''Page Title:''' Things are about to get...

== Transcript ==
''{The basement is dark. Strong Bad is asleep, half on the couch. Coach Z pops up from behind the couch.}''

'''COACH Z:''' ''{whispering loudly}'' Strong Bad! Strong Bad, wake up!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{mumbling}'' ...Blackthorne... ''{more mumbling}''

'''COACH Z:''' The people need your help!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{suddenly awake and upright}'' Wait, the ''who''?

'''COACH Z:''' I mean the pyorple!—

'''STRONG BAD:''' There you go!

'''COACH Z:''' —They need your help! It's been too long since they had a number one jam. They been scrapin' dope rhymes up off the kitchen floor, just to survive!

''{Music starts playing.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{increasingly complaining tone of voice}'' Another number one jam? All right, I'll do it. ...For the pyorple.

''{Strong Bad jumps off the couch onto the floor as the scene transitions into a [[Powered by The Cheat]] music video.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Woke up this mornin' in a rap song video 
'''COACH Z:''' Can ya help me with my hip hop ditty, yo? 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, Coach Z, that all depends 
Can ya get ya green mittens on a fisheye lens? 

''{A synth bass plays two notes that resemble "Waughmp waughmp"}''

'''COACH Z:''' I'm sorry, did you just say, "Waughmp waughmp"? 

'''STRONG BAD:''' That's right! ''{smiling}'' And you know what that means: 

'''COACH Z:''' I don't!— 

'''STRONG BAD:''' Things are about to get... bulbous. 

'''TOGETHER:''' Waughmp waughmp! 
I bought a fisheye lens 
And make a rap video 
With a couple of friends 
It goes, waughmp waughmp! 
All the ladies and mens 
They know everything is better 
With a fisheye lens 

'''COACH Z:''' Hey, that chorus wasn't kidding! Check out how cool my rap points look! 

'''STRONG BAD:''' With a fisheye lens, you don't need to know how to rap, or skateboard, or do ''anything'' well! 

Just put the camera on the ground 
And aim it up 
'''COACH Z:''' My kicks look huge 
And my crew looks tough 
'''STRONG BAD:''' We got bulbous hands 
'''COACH Z:''' And bulbous feet 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Turn your back to the camera 
'''TOGETHER:''' Shake those bulbous cheeks! 

'''COACH Z:''' Aw, look at that! I've got a considerable rear shelf! 

'''STRONG BAD:''' That makes me uncomfortable! 

'''TOGETHER:''' Waughmp waughmp! 
I bought a fisheye lens 
And make a rap video 
With a couple of friends 
It goes, waughmp waughmp! 
All the ladies and mens 
They know everything is better 
With a fisheye lens 

'''COACH Z:''' And once you use the fisheye 
Well, you just can't stap 
It used to be kind of expensive 
But then the price ''draeerrrrrrped'' 

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{shouting, words overlap each other}'' I jumped in slow motion 
Off the curb 
Without a skateboard 
That should look absurd 
But with my fisheye lens 
Hey, haven't ya heard? 
I got the moves so smooth 
Make ya mom say: 

'''YOUR MOM:''' Those are some exceptionally smooth moves! 

'''STRONG BAD:''' Coach Z! 
'''COACH Z:''' SB! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' Whatcha got for me? 
'''COACH Z:''' I got the 
'''STRONG BAD:''' F! 
'''COACH Z:''' I! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' S! 
'''COACH Z:''' H! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' E! 
'''COACH Z:''' Y! 
'''STRONG BAD:''' E! Lens! 
'''COACH Z:''' Let's pretends I got ten girlfriends 
And make amends in my Benz 
With a fisheye lens 
It goes— 

'''TOGETHER:''' Waughmp waughmp! 
I bought a fisheye lens 
And make a rap videos 
With a couple of friends 
It goes, waughmp waughmp! 
All the ladies and mens 
They know everything is better 
With a fisheye lens 

'''STRONG BAD:''' Man, fisheye lens, I bet you could make even lame stuff look cool! 

'''COACH Z:''' Yeah, yeah! 

'''STRONG BAD:''' What about ''{singing}'' tax papers? 

'''COACH Z:''' Oh, look at how cool those papes look! 

How about a pair of tan pants! 

'''STRONG BAD:''' Ooooh! Somebody say country dish towel! 
'''AUDIENCE''' and '''COACH Z:''' Country dish towel! 

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ahem! I have an idea 
Of what we could try 
What happens if you point it 
At a real fish eye?

''{Homestar points the lens at a real fish. The video comes to a halt with a splat. Using crudely drawn software menus, a mouse cursor applies a twirl effect. The scene spins as if down the drain. Back in normal styles, Strong Bad, Coach Z, and Homestar appear in the basement dressed in old-timey Dixieland jazz band outfits. Strong Bad has a trumpet with plunger mute. Coach Z has a banjo. Homestar is holding a fishbowl with a dead fish floating in it. An SLR camera with a fisheye lens is submerged in the bowl. The music finishes in an old-timey flourish.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Aw, man!

'''COACH Z:''' Aw, dag! What happened to the honeys?

'''STRONG BAD:''' Bring back the fisheye! Homestar, you broke our rap song video!

'''COACH Z:''' You turned us into a Dixieland ''{drawn out}'' jazz band!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Why y'all gotta be dissin' on Dixieland? I think it's great! It's got several syncopations. ''{singing, brandishing his hat, and kicking his legs}'' Several syncopations—

'''STRONG BAD:''' Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww! 
'''COACH Z:''' ''{simultaneously}'' Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeehhorrrrrp!

''{Strong Bad and Coach Z throw their arms up and exit.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{continued}'' —Several syncopations! Several syncopations tonight!

''{Cut to a closeup on the fish bowl with a "waughmp waughmp" sound effect. The word "eND" appears over the fisheye lens.}''

== Easter Eggs ==
* Click on the "D" in "eND":
:'''ONE OF THE BARBERSHOP TRIO:''' Several syncopations tonight!
:''{The rest of the trio appears behind him.}''
:'''THE OTHER TWO IN THE TRIO:''' ''{overlapping}'' Several syncopations tonight!
:''{Whip-pan to Old-Timey Strong Bad. He has an old-timey movie camera with a fish roped to it. As he says "Waughmp waughmp", the word appears on top of him and then disperses in a cloud-like puff.}''
:'''OLD-TIMEY STRONG BAD:''' Waughmp waughmp, I say! Waughmp waughmp! Everything ''is'' better with this pescatary oculation!
* Click on the dead fish:
:''{Strong Bad and The Cheat are sitting at [[Monosodium Dreams]]. The twirl effect is still visible on the screen.}''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' The Cheat! That was incredible!
:''{He begins babbling as if at a loss for words. He keeps babbling in rhythm. The Cheat pulls out his keyboard and drops a beat in time with the babbling. The rave lights come on.}''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{overlapping himself}'' I'm buying you a pizzaaaaa!
:''{The music stops as he says "pizzaaaaa". A pizza falls from the ceiling and covers their heads. The Cheat makes a "da-ta-da!" fanfare noise.}''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Whoa! Guess I can conjure ceiling pizzas now.

== Fun Facts ==

=== Explanations ===
* A [[Wikipedia:Fisheye lens|fisheye lens]] is an ultra wide-angle lens that produces strong visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic or hemispherical image.
* A Benz is a [[Wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes-Benz]] automobile. Mercedes-Benz is a marketer of luxury vehicles, popular among the hip hop community.
* The form shown riding a skateboard is a [[Wikipedia:IRS_tax_forms#W-2|W-2 form]], which reports the earnings of and taxes withheld from a United States taxpayer.
* [[Wikipedia:Dixieland|Dixieland]] is a style of jazz that originated from New Orleans during the early 20th century.
* [[Wikipedia:Syncopation|Syncopation]] is a musical term that means accenting beats that are normally not accented. It was commonly used to describe early jazz and ragtime music.

=== Trivia ===
* The animation menu options are "BLOATATE", "FORNGE", [[Lowercase i's|"PAXELiZE"]], "DISTORT", "MUFFLIN'", and [[Punkin Show|"PAINT DAUBZ"]].
* The "DISTORT" submenu options are "ELOAK", "PRIVET", "TWIRL", "ZAPPOS", "TENASCHE", and "RELUMP".

===Remarks===
* This toon has no "back" button.
* This is the first non-holiday themed content uploaded to the website since [[videography]], released October 5, 2009—just two days shy of five years apart.

===Goofs===
* In the Flash version, the sound of record pops and hiss from the Old-Timey Easter egg can still be heard at the beginning of the Easter egg in front of [[Monosodium Dreams]].
* When Coach Z says "I mean the pyorple!", part of the [[Basement of the Brothers Strong|wallpaper]] is visible through his hat.

=== Inside References ===
[[Image:@StrongBadActual profile01.jpg|thumb|Everything is better with a fisheye lens!]]
[[Image:sketchbook_040826_themanybuttsofcoachz.png|thumb|"I've got a considerable rear shelf!"]]
* The current profile picture of the [[@StrongBadActual]] [[Twitter]] account was taken with a fisheye lens, and the toon was previously teased there in [[twitter:StrongBadActual/status/516039750138875904|a post on September 27, 2014]].
* The fisheye effect used in this toon is similar to one used in [[Rap Song]].
* This toon marks an instance of [[couch mumbling]].
* The song is referred to as a [[number one jam]].
* "Waughmp Waughmp" is an [[onomatopoeia]].
* Coach Z sometimes pronounces "video" as "[[Videro Games|videro]]".
* Coach Z's "considerable rear shelf" is derived from a [[Sketchbook]] entry, and was also seen in a similar form on the [[Stripèd Green Rabbit]] in [[New Boots]].
* Taxes and the W-2 form were previously mentioned in [[Arcade Game]].
* A few of Homestar's forms resemble some of his from [[Exaggerations]].
* When the fisheye lens is pointed at the real fish eye and the twirl effect is applied, one of the items in the software menu is "[[Punkin Show|paint daubz]]".
*[[Homestar]] is wearing [[pants]]. His Dixieland vest also has [[Lack of Visible Arms|arm holes]].
* Coach Z's line "What happened to the honeys?" is a reference to the end of one of [[Matt Chapman]]'s old rap songs, {{inlinecontentwarning|content warning|Adult language and themes}} [[thorax:mp3s/3-D_Booty.mp3|3-D Booty]].
* The Easter egg with Strong Bad and The Cheat at Monosodium Dreams is a callback to the ending of [[Everybody to the Limit]].
* The "I jumped in slow motion!" part is sung in the same style as the voiceover from [[monster truck]].
* Strong Bad remarks that Coach Z has [[lack of visible body parts|green mittens]].

=== Real-World References ===
*''[[Wikipedia:Blackthorne|Blackthorne]]'' is an action-platformer game for the [[Nintendo|Super Nintendo]].
*This toon is heavily influenced by the [[Wikipedia:Beastie Boys|Beastie Boys]]. Many of their music videos and publicity photos were shot using fisheye lenses. The music video for their song [[Wikipedia:Hold It Now, Hit It|Hold It Now, Hit It]] was the first to be shot entirely using a fisheye lens. The cover of their album [[Wikipedia:Check Your Head|Check Your Head]] is also re-created in the toon.
*During the music video, Homestar's body is a can of [[Wikipedia:Campbell Soup Company|Campbell's Soup]], which is probably a reference to that company's line of [http://www.campbellsoup.com/Products/Homestyle/All Homestyle soups].
*Homestar's singing at the end of the toon resembles the chorus of the song "One Singular Sensation" from the musical [[Wikipedia:A Chorus Line|A Chorus Line]].
*A [[Pokémon|Poké Ball]] appears in the video with a spinning Coach Z logo emblazoned upon it.

==YouTube Version==
[[Image:Fisheye_YT_Thumnails.jpg|thumb|220px|"Don't look for these so much."]]
*After the end of the toon, a group of nine thumbnails appears, parodying YouTube's related video thumbnails. None of the "videos" shown in the thumbnails have been released as of yet. The contents of the thumbnails are as follows:

{| {{standardtable}}
|-
| Coach Z and [[Strong Sad]] dancing on the [[Race Track]] in [[outer space]] || A photograph of a CRT television displaying [[Wikipedia:Swordquest|''Swordquest: Earthworld'']]. The [[Videlectrix Guys]] appear in the lower-left corner, along with the caption "Joystick Wagglin' with [[Videlectrix]]" || Homestar and a peasant from [[Peasant's Quest Proposed Sequels|Peasant's Quest Online?]] standing in [[The Field]] with snow on the ground
|-
| A tiny Strong Bad walking up [[Senor Cardgage]]'s head || Homestar standing in an older style Field, with an orange laser beam in place of his head (which is now on the ground) || [[Puppet Homestar]] and [[Mike Chapman]] sitting in front of a curtain with a cup of [[coffee]]. The caption reads "COFFEE TOWN WITH HOMESTAR + MIKE, episode 6"
|-
| Strong Bad in front of a red-yellow gradient. In place of his legs are several more torsos that continue off the screen, some of which have extra arms, resembling a centipede || A small [[Bubs]] hovering over the [[Compé]]'s keyboard on Strong Bad's desk. Bubs is leaving a bouncy, dashed white line behind him, à la [[Where U Goin' 2?]] || [[Pom Pom]] peeking out of a stylized human brain
|}
*After the thumbnails, the Old-Timey Easter egg is shown, immediately followed by the "ceiling pizzas" Easter egg.

==See Also==
* The [[Fish Eye Lens Visuals|visuals]] for this video

== External Links ==
{{extlinks|fisheyelens|37753|youtube=rbvxlvSIIww}}

[[Category:Powered by The Cheat]][[Category:Songs]]

I Killed Pom Pom

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 02:41:38 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Inside References */ added What_are_you_supposed_to_be inside reference

{{toonnav|Holiday Toon|ween14|Halloween Safety|Homestarloween Party}}
[[Image:I Killed Pom Pom.png|thumb|"It's time to fight murder with murder!"]]

Homestar tries to cover up his "murder" of Pom Pom.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Pom Pom}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|The King of Town}}, {{film|The Poopsmith}}, {{film|Homsar}} (Easter egg), {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Marzipan}}.

See '''[[I Killed Pom Pom Costumes]]''' for more information on what everyone was wearing.

'''Places:''' [[The Field]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[The King of Town's castle]], [[Basement of the Brothers Strong]], [[Marzipan's House]].

'''Date:''' Thursday, October 30, 2014

'''Running Time:''' 7:48

'''Page Title:''' Bewaouw! Take Caouw! Bewaouw!

==Transcript==
''{Open in the field, silhouetted. Homestar and Pom Pom are standing in front of an inflatable pumpkin, and a paint splatter motif appears in the sky with a splash. As Homestar speaks, the pumpkin is shown in the regular daylight shot to be plugged into a tiny segment of wall sticking out of the ground.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh man, Pom Pom, this Halloween is gonna be the Christmas ball! Hot tricks, cool treats, good friends, and MURDER!

''{Every time Homestar shouts "murder", the title screen for the toon pops up to a musical sting. It shows a silhouette of Pom Pom sliced in two, with a black paint splatter and the caption "I KILLED POM POM!"}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What? Murder? Nah, that doesn't sound like something I would say. I was probably talking about the crisp cool air, the fallen leaves dappling the MURDER!

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''

''{As Homestar speaks, with his eyes closed, Pom Pom bounces away. He knocks aside the pumpkin's power cord and pulls it out of the socket as he does so, and it slowly deflates.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Nah, man, you're hearing things. I was just talking about MURDER. And, you know, like this time of year sometimes there's a little bit of MURDER, and maybe a little bit of MURDER. But I would never say anything about— ''{opens his eyes and sees the now-completely-deflated pumpkin}'' WAH! Murder! ''{After the final musical sting, which is less dramatic, close-up on Homestar}'' Pom Pom! What happened? Did you get popped? Say a few bubbles! You can't be dead! You're my best friend and concubine! ''{crying}'' Oh, I should really look up what that word me-he-he-heeeans!

''{Cut to a wide shot revealing Strong Bad}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Who-ho-hoa! What manner of stitch witchery have I stumbled upon this Hallows-eve?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, Strong Bad, I think my evil jealous side secretly killed Pom Pom without even telling my dopey lovable side!

'''STRONG BAD:''' All right, settle down, Homestar. Unckie Strong Bad'll getcha through this. Now, tell me exactly what happened.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Well, it all started 117 days ago...

''{To a musical sting, the screen cuts to one similar to the title card and reads "4 hours later..." Cut back to The Field at night, with Strong Bad and Homestar in costume.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ...and then I turned back around, and there was a puddle of Pom Pom at my feet!

'''STRONG BAD:''' And no one else saw anything?

''{Close-up on Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' No one! Well, there was that inflatable pumpkin, but I think he said something about having a previous engagement. Man, I like that pumpkin. ''{Cut back to wide shot}'' I should really get his phone number.

'''STRONG BAD:''' Well, it definitely sounds like you killed Pom Pom. First thing you need to do is dispose of the body. ''{Close-up on Strong Bad; he pulls a partially-transparent card out of his jacket}'' Here, go to Bubs's and get everything on this laminated murder cover-up check list. Plus a twelver of Cold Ones and a dozen Maple Bismarcks. For the cover up. Then meet me back in my basement.

''{Cut back to the wide shot; Homestar takes the laminated card.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Thanks, Strong Bad, you're a real cartoon pal!

''{Homestar runs off.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh-ho, oh, this is gonna be a real good night.

''{Strong Bad walks off scatting the rhythm to the song "Mack The Knife" in silhouette. Cut to Bubs' Concession Stand, where Bubs and Coach Z are having a discussion. The side of the Stand has the remains of two eggs plastered onto the side.}''

'''BUBS:''' Heh heh, I'd like to see those teenagers try and egg the concession stand this year, now that I own an ostrich farm! ''{places a large egg on the counter}''

'''COACH Z:''' Boy, I'll say! And these piña colordas are torp nortch! ''{Coach Z produces a similarly large egg that has been cracked with its top missing, and an umbrella, straw, and cherry sticking out of it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, hey there say there, Bubs!

'''BUBS:''' Happy Halloween, Homestar!

'''COACH Z:''' Yeah! And I'm standing here!

''{beat}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Just the essentials tonight, just the essentials. Lemme get a, uh, 50 gallon drum of bleach...

'''BUBS:''' ''{produces a storage drum}'' Check.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ...and a 50 gallon drum of saw blades...

'''BUBS:''' ''{produces another}'' Sounds good.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ...and a 50 gallon drum of body bags.

'''BUBS:''' ''{produces a third drum}'' Reasonable.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in his mind}'' Boy, Homestar, you got this. These guys don't suspect a thing! Just order these last few everyday items and we're in the clear! ''{aloud, sweating, and growing more nervous by the second}'' Um... I need a... twelve pack of cold ones, and um... a dozen maple Bismarcks I DON'T KNOW WHAT BISMARCKS ARE I KILLED POM POM!

'''BUBS:''' Simmer down Homestar, it's all right! We've all made, quote unquote, mistakes.

'''COACH Z:''' Yeah, who hasn't slipped up and engaged in a little, quote unquote, premeditated murder in cold blood? Am I right?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' So what do I do now?

'''BUBS:''' You need to establish an alibi!

'''COACH Z:''' Yeah, with witnesses! And if ya's can swing it, wetnesses!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Okay, I can do that, I can do that, I can do that, I can do that, I can do that—

'''BUBS:''' Homestar!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yep, sorry, got it, peow! ''{runs off}''

'''BUBS:''' Good kid, that Homestar... should we light 'em up?

'''COACH Z:''' Absalortly!

''{Coach Z and Bubs launch their eggs in Homestar's direction. Cut to a silhouette of the King of Town's castle, with a jack-o'lantern face in the castle. The Poopsmith and the King Of Town are standing out front. Cut to a wide shot.}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' ''{as though a whiny teenager}'' Gah, I keep telling you, Poopsmith, I didn't do it! Stop acting like my dad!

''{Pan over to reveal Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{talking into a "burner phone", which is really just a piece of cardboard with a keypad and a square with "BURNER" drawn on it}'' What? Yeah, I've been here all the live-long day. At the KOT's castle, or as I like to call it, Alibi City. ''{cut to close-up}'' Who? Pom Pom? Never heard of him! Sounds like someone who's still alive, though. Okay corroborating witness, bye! Click!

'''KING OF TOWN:''' Ahem!

''{cut back to wide shot}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh! Hey Can Of Town, Tootsmith, you guys hear that legitimate conversation I was just having? ''So'' legitimate.

'''KING OF TOWN:''' So you've been here at the castle all day?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yep! Right here! Innocent as charged!

'''KING OF TOWN:''' Ah-ha! I told you I didn't eat your pile of whatsit! It was him!

''{Zoom out to show Homestar standing in what is left of the whatsit pile. The Poopsmith's shovel is behind him.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh crap... literal crap...

''{Cut to a close-up on The Poopsmith as he turns the dial on his helmet to "4" and raises his claw-hand menacingly. Cut back to the wide shot.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ah! Objection! Leading the witness! ''{runs off}''

''{Cut to The Basement. Strong Bad, Strong Mad, The Cheat, and Pom Pom are sitting around.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ...and he totally thinks the inflatable pumpkin is you, Pom Pom!

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' He also tried to get its phone number, which is more than a little weird.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Unckie Strong Bad, I need more help!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Pom Pom, quick, hide!

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbles}''

''{Pom Pom ducks behind the couch as Homestar walks in.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Things have really gone downhill! Not only did I murder Pom Pom, but now it's on record that I ate fifteen hundred pounds of crap.

'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{laughs}''

'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{laughs}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{laughing}'' Oh ho, stifle a laugh. Well, you know what you gotta do now, don't you?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I will literally do whatever comes out of that sweet rectangular mouth next.

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, in that case, you gotta... get us sixteen dozen maple bismarcks.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Done!

''{Homestar moves as if to run off. Horizontal wipe to the basement filled with pastries.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' These are kolaches, I said bismarcks!

''{Homestar moves to run off again. Wipe to the basement filled with different pastries. The Cheat is laying on his back, holding his belly.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{eating}'' Now that's more like it! Now you gotta find a patsy and pin that murder on him like a corsage on a puffy-dressed prom date!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' You mean like with a lot of blood and them going, "Ow, ow, Homestar, ow, quit it, I'm not going to prom with you anymore! And I hate Bennigan's!"

'''STRONG BAD:''' Yeah, something like that. Now go stash Pom Pom's body at their house!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' But who I'm supposed to pin this murder on?

'''STRONG BAD:''' The most unsuspecting saps you can find...

''{Cut to Marzipan's house. Strong Sad is sitting on the couch.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{hisses}''

''{Marzipan walks in.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hey Strong Sad, there's a bad horror movie on. Wanna make snappy comments and obscure references while we watch it?

'''STRONG SAD:''' You know I can't see, I just drew these eyes on my hands.

'''MARZIPAN:''' Why don't you just take your hands down?

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{nervously}'' Uh, because I may have also sorta super-glued my eyes shut...

'''MARZIPAN:''' What?

'''STRONG SAD:''' For authenticity! ''{He moves his hands aside. His eyes are not visible at all.}'' I was trying to be a cosplay-donnaire!

'''MARZIPAN:''' That's a word you just made up!

''{Zoom out to show Homestar standing beside them, holding his cram rod (minus the tinsel).}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ah-ha! I knew you two were up to something!

'''STRONG SAD:''' Ahh, cosplay-dang!

''{Close-up on Marzipan.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Okay, I admit it! My homemade kombucha is just apple cider vinegar with Strong Sad's... loogis floating in it.

''{Strong Sad leans in from the left.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' My secret shame slash finest hour!

''{Cut to Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Don't play games with me, you murdered Pom Pom! ''{Cut back to reveal that the pumpkin is stuffed in Marzipan's couch cushions.}'' You stuffed his body right here under the couch all day probably, ''{taps the pumpkin with the cram rod, cramming it further under the cushions}'' since you murdered him.

'''MARZIPAN:''' This again?

''{A loud sound suddenly emanates. The screen shakes.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' I hear a yonder ruckus!

''{Cut to the field, The King Of Town, The Poopsmith, Bubs, and Coach Z come in.}''

'''KING OF TOWN:''' ''{still with a whiny teenager-like intonation}'' Gah, what's all this noise? This is so lame!

'''COACH Z:''' So what's so what's the scenario?

''{Cut to Marzipan's porch, where Strong Sad and Marzipan come out of the house.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Look!

''{A silhouette of Pom Pom appears from behind a bush, with the moon and splatter motif in the background.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' A specter rises!

''{Cut to Strong Mad and The Cheat behind the bushes. The Cheat is holding up Pom Pom from atop Strong Mad, who is holding the [[booOOMbox]]. They grunt and throw Pom Pom into the air. Cut back to the silhouetted shot.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh no, Homestar! ''{cut to Strong Bad with the other characters gathered in the background}'' It's Pom Pom's ghost come back to haunt you! Don't you want to, you know, pee your pants, or something else embarrassing while all these people are gathered here?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' No way, Unckie— ''{runs into the bottom point of Strong Bad's costume}'' Ow! Thing is sharp!... No way, Unckie Strong Bad, you guys have shown me the light! It's time to fight murder with... ''{Homestar breaks the point off of Strong Bad's chin}'' murder!

'''STRONG BAD:''' No, wait!

''{Homestar jumps up and throws the point at Pom Pom. A blinding flash of light covers Pom Pom, and as he explodes, a simple popping sound is heard and whatever was left of him floats to the ground. Cut to a close-up of Strong Bad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Homestar, that wasn't a ghost! That was really him! You just... you... you...

''{Cut to a group shot of the characters minus Homestar}''

'''ALL:''' You killed Pom Pom!

''{Cut to a close-up of Homestar}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uhhhhm, duh!

''{The "I Killed Pom Pom" title card comes up again, which cuts to a card reading "Next season"}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{narrating over the title card.}'' Next season on Homestar Runner dot com...

''{Cut to the field, Homestar, dressed in his normal attire, is standing next to the inflatable pumpkin.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Man, inflatable pumpkin, you're a way better best friend than that floaty old Pom Pom ever was.

''{The pumpkin suddenly deflates. Pom Pom appears from behind it, having been crudely reassembled. He is angry, and he is brandishing the same piece of Strong Bad's costume that popped him and has an angry expression. Cut to a frightened Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ahh!

''{Cut to a title card, which shows Homestar cut in two, reading "I Killed Homestar!" This fades into the cast standing in the field.}''

==Easter Eggs==
*Click on the Poopsmith's shovel when it is visible to see a scene with Homsar:
:''{Cut to the field, where Homsar is standing. Homestar runs past.}''
:'''HOMSAR:''' Ahhh. If you need me, I'll be loked after dark.
*At the end, click on Coach Z:
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Coach Z, you really nailed that Evil Aquafresh costume.
:'''COACH Z:''' ''{rapping}'' Bork in the days on the borlevard a Lerndon, we used ta kork routines, and the presence was fortin'.
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ew, maybe you were fortin'.
*At the end, click on Strong Bad:
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Strong Bad, I really like your Jay Leno costume. That guy had a really pointy forehead.
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Naw, come on, don't you remember? ''{singing}'' Oh it's a good time for large-headed monstrosities. Oh! To sell you cheeseburgers. Hey! Strong Bad tonight-ah!
*At the end, click on Homestar:
:'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{laughing}'' Oh ho ho! Uh, hey, Homestar, where does the dark lord Sauron live again?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What, you talking about like Mordor? ''{his speech impediment is strong}'' The land of Mordor? Where the shadows lie?
:'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{laughing}'' Oh ho ho ho! Yeah, and uh, what illegal act did you commit against Pom Pom, again?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, you mean murder? ''{it comes out sounding a lot like "Mordor" did}''
:'''STRONG SAD:''' Uh huh. ''{laughs}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' You know, come to think of it, there's a lot of murder in Mordor. ''{his impediment is still very thick}'' Orcs murdering wargs, wargs murdering orcs—''{his speech becomes unintelligible mumbling; he finally coughs up some marbles}'' Peh! Peh! ''{he starts talking in a deeper, extremely articulate voice with no impediment}'' Excuse me. Orcs murdering wargs in the land of Mordor. Heh heh, that's better.
:'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{freaked out}'' Ahh!
*At the end, click on Bubs:
:'''STRONG BAD:''' I can't stand it, Cochese. I know you planned it.
:'''BUBS:''' I'ma set it straight, this Watergate!
:''{the "Waughmp waughmp" sound effect from [[Fish Eye Lens]] plays as Bubs bulges outward in a fisheye distortion.}''
*At the end, click on Strong Mad:
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Strong Mad, I really like your M.U.S.C.L.E. toys costume. I had a bunch of those little pink guys. I played with 'em in the sandbox... till that cat started poopin' in there.
:'''STRONG MAD:''' I'M A BABALITY.
*At the end, click on Pom Pom:
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, Pom Pom, I really like your Dom DeLuise costume. I definitely know why that guy was famous! ''Boatniks''? He was in ''The Boatniks'' maybe? Can I get a boatniiik?
:'''STRONG SAD:''' Boatniiik!

==Fun Facts==
===Explanations===
*A concubine is a woman who lives with, and has a relationship with, a man to whom she is not, and cannot be, married. Typically, she is of a lower class than the man and his wives.
*A piña colada is a mixed drink made of rum, coconut cream, and unsweetened pineapple juice, sometimes served in large, novelty containers.
*A burner phone is a prepaid phone generally used to conduct illegal business, with the intent being to not have the phone be able to be tracked back to the owner.
*Homestar uses the courtroom terms [[Wikipedia:Objection (law)|objection]], which is used to request that a judge disallow evidence from being presented, and [[Wikipedia:leading question|leading the witness]], which means asking a question that suggests a specific answer.
*Cosplay is a form of costumed role-playing that is strongly associated with [[anime]] and comic culture.
*Kombucha is a drink made of fermented tea along with yeast and bacteria.
*[[Wikipedia:Kolach|Kolach]]e and Bismarcks are popular baked goods in Europe. A kolach is a pastry consisting of a fruit filling surrounded by dough while a Bismarck, or [[Wikipedia:Berliner (doughnut)|Berliner]] as it is correctly known, is a treat similar to a jelly doughnut.
**Maple Bismarcks are rectangular cream-filled doughnuts with maple frosting commonly referred to in parts of the United States as "long johns".

===Trivia===
*To date, this is the [[Toons By Length|longest]] Homestar Runner toon that is hosted on [[homestarrunner.com]]; it is nearly a minute longer than [[retirement]], the previous longest toon.
*Cosplaydonnaire is a [[Portmanteau]].
*The [[Hanging Objects#Marzipan's House|"Thank You" painting]] in Marzipan's house has been changed to "Thank Boo".

===Remarks===
*Homestar's line "It all started 117 days ago" is referring to the [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|interview]] in which [[Matt Chapman]] alluded to a return to creating more cartoons. 117 days before Halloween was July 5, 2014, which is presumably the day that Matt and Jeff Rubin conducted the interview that was released on July 7.
*Marzipan was dressed as Anton Chigurh from ''[[Wikipedia:No Country for Old Men (film)|No Country for Old Men]]'' in the [[Halloween Safety]] teaser. This was confirmed with the [[Sketchbook 2014#SK-2014-10-30|Sketchbook]] and [[Quote of the Week#QW-2014-10-30|Quote of the Week]] released the same day as the toon. This is the first time a character other than Strong Bad has worn a Halloween costume that didn't match their silhouette in the teaser.
*This is the third cartoon in a row that does not contain a back button.
*Strong Sad describes Pom Pom as a specter, even though he claims that he cannot see from super-gluing his eyes shut.

===Glitches===
*When The Poopsmith is turning the dial on his helmet, the area around his shovel in the previous scene is still clickable.

===Inside References===
*Strong Bad speculated on the results of Pom Pom's [[death]] in [[pom pom]], regarding how Pom Pom would die if he was popped and on fire at the time of his death.
**Even earlier, Strong Bad also pretended that Homestar killed Pom Pom during [[Where's The Cheat?]].
*Pom Pom [[Explosions|explodes]] into "blast-wavy Saturn rings" from [[hremail3184]].
*Strong Bad also plotted to abuse Homestar's trust and extort him for goodies in [[Lookin' At a Thing in a Bag]].
*The King of Town's alleged consumption of [[whatsit]] was previously referenced in [[fan club]], where he consumed the pile.
*Strong Bad asks Homestar if the sight of Pom Pom's ghost makes him want to [[Peeing|pee]] his [[Homestar Runner's Pants|pants]].
**Homestar is wearing [[Homestar Runner's Daisy Dukes|Daisy Dukes]].
*[[Strong Bad Smiling|Strong Bad]], [[Strong Mad Smiling|Strong Mad]], and [[Strong Sad Smiling|Strong Sad]] all smile throughout the toon.
*The inflatable pumpkin is plugged into the same outdoors outlet that charged [[The Robot (storybook)|The Robot]] in [[Strongest Man in the World]].
*This is the second time that The Poopsmith has dressed up as a character from the [[Wikipedia:Judge Dredd|Judge Dredd]] universe. He previously wore Judge Dredd's helmet in [[Ever and More!]].
*Homestar leaves a [[Lack of Visible Arms#Oddities|blue handprint]] on Marzipan's wall.
** Marzipan's costume has arms, but she doesn't use them to hold up the jar. Another arm-related oddity is Strong Mad being able to hold the Maple Bismarcks in his extra pair of arms.
*An ostrich egg was one of the [[eggs]] that Strong Bad was stated to keep in [[the couch]] in [[morning routine]].
*Once again, Homestar cannot tell what other characters are [[What_are_you_supposed_to_be|dressed as]].

===Real-World References===
*The page title "Bewaouw! Take Caouw! Bewaouw!" references the conclusion of [[Wikipedia:Bela Lugosi|Bela Lugosi]]'s "Beware of the Dragon" monologue in the [[Wikipedia:Ed Wood|Ed Wood]] film [[Wikipedia:Glen or Glenda|''Glen or Glenda'']].
*Homestar's "hot tricks, cool treats" line from the opening scene is a Halloween-themed play on the tagline "hot eats, cool treats", which for many years was the slogan for [[Wikipedia:Dairy Queen|Dairy Queen]].
*Stitch Witchery is a brand of heat-activated fabric adhesive that comes in rolls like tape, sold under the Dritz brand by Prym Consumer USA, Inc.
*"[[Wikipedia:Mack the Knife|Mack the Knife]]" is the current name for a song that was written in 1928 by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht for their musical ''[[Wikipedia:The Threepenny Opera|The Threepenny Opera]]''. The song later became a pop standard and was recorded by many singers, with the most successful version recorded by [[Wikipedia:Bobby Darin|Bobby Darin]]. [[Wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] later used a rewritten version of the song for its "Mac Tonight" advertising campaign, hence Strong Bad's costume.
*Homsar's Easter egg refers to [[Wikipedia:Lōc-ed_After_Dark|''Lōc-ed After Dark'']], a 1989 album by Tone Loc.
*Strong Bad and Bubs' dialogue in Bubs' Easter egg consists of lyrics from "[[Wikipedia:Sabotage (song)|Sabotage]]", a song by the [[Wikipedia:Beastie Boys|Beastie Boys]].
*[[Wikipedia:Bennigan's|Bennigan's]] is an Irish pub-themed casual dining restaurant.
*Marzipan's request to Strong Sad that they "make snappy comments and obscure references" while watching bad movies is a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', a show that focused on "riffing" over poorly-made films by supplying commentary that either mocked their quality or compared them to a wide range of aspects of pop culture. One of the characters from the show was [[Tom Servo]], who Marzipan is dressed as.
*[[Wikipedia:Aquafresh|Aquafresh]] is a brand of toothpaste manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. The toothpaste itself has three colored stripes in it, one white, one red, and one aqua.
*[[Wikipedia:Jay Leno|Jay Leno]] is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and television host famous for his large, pointy ''chin''.
*[[Wikipedia:Dom DeLuise|Dom DeLuise]] was an American comedian and actor. Homestar's remark to Pom Pom calls reference to DeLuise's usual wearing of a white hat similar to the one Pom Pom is wearing.
**DeLuise was previously mentioned in [[death metal]].
*[[Wikipedia:Kinkeshi|M.U.S.C.L.E]] was the American name for a line of Japanese toys called Kinkeshi, which were based on the Shonen Jump manga and anime released in the 1980s. Homestar confuses Strong Mad with Kinnikuman, its lead character, who was known as Muscle Man in the American translation.
**Like Homestar, The Brothers Chaps had some of these toys in their sandbox growing up, according to [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview]].
*A [[Wikipedia:Fatality_(Mortal_Kombat)#Babality|Babality]] is a feature in the game series [[Wikipedia:Mortal Kombat|Mortal Kombat]] similar to a [[Wikipedia:Fatality_(Mortal_Kombat)|Fatality]], except that the enemy character is turned into a baby.
*[[Wikipedia:Mordor|Mordor]] is a fictional land in ''[[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]'', a three volume fantasy novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien and published in 1954 and 1955. [[Wikipedia:Sauron|Sauron]] is the title character of the novel and films based on it. Mordor is populated mainly by orcs, violent goblin-like creatures that work for Sauron and sometimes ride large wolves known as wargs, though the wargs are known to devour anything that sets them off, including the orcs themselves.
*The rap Coach Z is trying to perform is [[Wikipedia:Check the Rhime|"Check the Rhime"]] by [[Wikipedia:A Tribe Called Quest|A Tribe Called Quest]]. The actual line is "Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden, We used to kick routines and presence was fittin'".
*''[[Wikipedia:The Boatniks|The Boatniks]]'' is a 1970 live-action [[Disney]] comedy movie, which doesn't actually have Dom DeLuise in it.

==YouTube Version==
*The toon's description reads "Homestar moudous Pom Pom. Strong Bad gets some autumnal pastries."
*The Homsar Easter egg automatically plays in the YouTube video, and he is standing in the field at the end of the video.
*At the end of the toon, the costumes are identified in text boxes one-by-one, starting with Homestar and going counter-clockwise.
*Additionally, all of the ending Easter eggs play automatically, in this order:
**Coach Z
**Strong Bad
**Homestar Runner
**Bubs
**Strong Mad
**Pom Pom

==External Links==

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April Fool 2014

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:20:27 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Remarks */ took me awhile to realize this

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[[Image:AprilFools2014.png|thumb|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]

After years of no updates, Homestar decides to update all the best features of the website.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Sickly Sam}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}

'''Date:''' Tuesday, April 1, 2014

'''Page title:''' Everybody! Everybody?

==Transcript==
''{The Homestarrunner.com welcome screen is visible, but dim. On the left is "com on in", with the "e" in "come" having fallen down below the words. On the right is "watch intro"; the "a" has fallen a bit and has pushed aside some of the letters below it. Homestar Runner, though dim like the rest of the screen, appears as normal. The top-left corner of the screen is sagging slightly. Wind can be heard in the background. After a few seconds, a drop of water falls and Homestar sighs. The sagging corner falls a little over the next line, exposing some HTML behind it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{aside, to himself}'' You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'. Just like fallin' off a web van.

''{The lights come on.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, hello, Debra! ''{turns to the side}'' Simone! ''{angrily leans into the camera}'' The internet! ''{leans back}'' I am what you might call Homestar Runner. ''{beat, then throws confetti. Out of the side of his mouth:}'' Yaaaay! Over the last several years of my dot com, peoples all the time be askin' me: "Hey Homestar! How come you stopped updating y—"

''{Homestar stars coughing and sputtering.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ahem! Sorry, got some ''{a piece of crab, with a drop of blood falling from it, appears from inside his mouth}'' crab shell stuck in my throat. ''{throws it aside}'' Continuing. "How come you stopped updating the best feature on your website?" And to that I answer: "You mean how come I stopped updating the Hairstyle Runner gallery back in the year 2000?" ''{holds up the [[Hairstyle Runner]] toy}'' I don't know! Let's go update it right now, Joshy!

''{He winds up to run toward stage left.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yup. You guessed it. ''{takes off}'' Peow!

''{Another drop of water falls after he is gone. Cut to the "Hairstyle Gallery", as noted by a banner on the top of the screen. It is a museum entryway, entirely done in the style of the older toons. There is a statue of Homestar with a leaf over his crotch and olive branches on his head, holding a tablet that reads "PLVRBVS OVRBVS". In the lower-right corner are two banners reading "SEE THE GALLERY" and "SUBMIT YOUR OWN". Homestar, in his modern appearance, walks in and looks at the statue.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Whoa-hoa-hoa! Hello there, magnificent specimen. ''{takes the leaf}'' Poink! ''{he places it over his own crotch}'' That's better. Let's get started.

''{He turns to look at a Hairstyle Runner allegedly submitted by "Cherry G.". It shows the iron shavings placed to look like eyes and a bird beak on the back of Homestar's head.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' This one from Cherry G. makes the back of my head look like some kind of bold eagle.

''{Cut back to Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{laughing}'' Huh-huh-huh-huh! He's so bold in his... in his decision making! Oh-ho! He's our national bold! Ohhh man! What fun!

''{Turns to look at one from "D. Lindo" that has "P." written on Homestar's head in the shavings.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Here's one from D. Lindo that simply has the letter—

''{Cut back to Homestar as he snickers, then breaks out laughing.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Haaa! Ha ha ha ha ha ha! It's the letter— ''{snickers again, and then turns to the side}'' Pom Pom, ya gotta see this! ''{doubles over}'' It's the letter P! Followed by a period! ''{rolls over onto his back}'' Ha ha ha ha ha! Who puts a period after the letter P?! ''{calming down}'' Ohh man, I'm gonna stand back up. ''{starts to get up}'' I'm'a stand back up right now. ''{stands up}'' Whew! I am on a roll! What else can we update? I know! Let's bring everybody's favorite old-timey cartoons—

''{Cut to the intro to Kick the Can.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' —into the modern age!

''{The Homestar Runner appears, kicking the can. He approaches Sickly Sam.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' With my patented Colorarization!

''{Colors appear from the right side of the screen with the blinking word "COLORARIZATION!" appearing. The colors are mostly pastel colors that don't fit the scene at all. Sickly Sam's legs become beefy human-looking legs covered in hair, but his main body doesn't change at all.}''

'''SICKLY SAM:''' ''{very distorted}'' Am I up with the times?

'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sorry, Sickly Sam. You're an affront to God and man!

''{He kicks the can into Sickly Sam, and both disappear with a "PAFH!" cloud and sound effect. The Homestar Runner kicks and opens his mouth as the scene cuts back to modern-day Homestar, with the leaf in his mouth.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, these updates are great! Let's keep going! ''{swallows the leaf}'' Ooh, how's about some new words for the old Homestar Talker?

''{The [[Homestar Talker]] appears. With different sound effects, "KITCHENETTE", "DRACONIAN", and "POINK" appear in the corners. A mouse cursor clicks the following words, and the Homestar in the Talker says them in his old voice:}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in the Talker}'' Kitchenette. Strong Bad. Is. Making. Draconian. Marshmallow. Poink.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Draconian marshmallow poink?! Oh, that is it!! I'm going to appear onscreen! Now.

''{The cursor clicks on "Alright".}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in the Talker}'' All riiiiight!

''{Cut to the Hairstyle Gallery, where Strong Bad is now in front of Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh! Hi, Simone!

'''STRONG BAD:''' This is clearly not what they meant when they asked about updating the website's best feature!

''{Closeup on Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uhhhh... yeah, it is. It's all the best junk from my dot com!

''{Strong Bad leans into the shot.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh yeah? Well what about...

''{Leaves and then sits down at the [[Compy 386]].}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' strongbad_eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee_windows98desktoptheme

''{He hits Enter, and a desktop theme with Strong Bad's boxing glove "SB" logo in the background and "MY COMPUTER" labeled with an icon of Strong Bad's head. Shortly thereafter, icons for "NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD" (his boxing glove), "MY DOCUMENTS" (Strong Bad in front of a stack of papers), and "TRASH BIN" (a roll of toilet paper) appear one at a time}''

'''COMPY:''' ''{in Strong Bad's original voice}'' Hello, stupid, and welcome to your crappy computer!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Whoa! Sounded good there! I had a lot more wrestling mask in my accent back then. Let's update that jank! C'mere, System Mic!

''{A small tab appears from the left side of the monitor, and a telescoping microphone appears and extends toward Strong Bad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Windows 98 system startup sound, go!

''{A window labeled "sys.mic" appears, showing the sound wave of Strong Bad's next line.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Ongggg, doodle-ing! Ding ding ding ding! Welcome to Windows 98. ''{jumps up from his chair and yells:}'' WHY ARE YOU STILL USING WINDOWS 98??! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU??!! STOP BUYING COMPUTERS FROM THRIFT STORES, MAN!!

''{Cut to a wide shot, showing Homestar standing nearby.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' 'Scuse me, Strong Bad. Wanna help me record a duet of my classic Win98 System Shutdown song?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{apprehensively}'' Oh, I dunno...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{to the camera}'' Oh, come on, folks, who wants to hear it?

''{A crowd cheers from offscreen.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' On this stage tonight, the two great guys back together!

'''STRONG BAD:''' I mean I couldn't possibly... I couldn't think to want to... and I'm ''{not sure}'' ''{smiles}'' Oh, very well. Hit it, Homestar!

''{Cut to Homestar, with a mustache and goatee sloppily drawn on his face in marker, talking into the Compy's microphone.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' One, two, three, four, five...

''{Cut further back. Homestar is wearing a gray fedora and shirt, blue jeans, and now has the Compy's mic strapped to his face.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing off-key}'' And now the love!

''{Strong Bad's head floats by}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' And now the love!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That lasts forever!

''{Strong Bad's head appears with gold teeth with "4", "E", "V", and "A" written on them.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You know it's lasted forever!

''{Two Homestars appear.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Has cooome—

''{Strong Bad slides in on his knees.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Come down—

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' —to—

'''STRONG BAD:''' —to—

''{Cut to Strong Bad's computer room. Homestar is dressed normally, although both he and Strong Bad have leaves over their crotches, and both characters are arm-in-invisible-arm.}''

'''BOTH:''' —the eeeeeeeeeee...

''{The screen fades out and their voices trail off, but it immediately brightens back up and they complete the word.}''

'''BOTH:''' ...eeeeeeeenduh!

''{The screen switches to the text "It's now safe to turn off your computer." After a few seconds,}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Thanks for updatin' the website with me, Strong Bad!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Yeah, that wasn't so bad! We should do this again soon.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Three years soon, or like five years soon?

''{The text starts to tilt.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Y'know, five, ten, fifteen, whate- whatever it takes.

''{Text reading "back", "download strong bad's windows 98 theme", and "download [[Homestar Runner Desktop Theme|homestar's windows 98 theme]]" appears.}''

==Easter eggs==
* At the end, click on "safe" to see a bust of the back of Homestar's head with eyes and a beak, labeled "OUR NATIONAL BOLD".
* At the end, click on "turn off" to see an album with Homestar in his singer outfit and Strong Bad with dreadlocks and his "4EVA" teeth, labeled "The 2 Great Guys ON THIS STAGE TONITE", with "COMPY-DIRECTIONAL SOUND" written at the bottom.
* At the end, click on "computer" to see a scene with Homestar and Strong Bad.
:''{The text at the end of the toon is actually painted on a giant cardboard rectangle that Homestar and Strong Bad are holding up.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' So what have you been up to, man? Haven't seen you in so long!
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Ah, you know how it is. Doin' a lot of side projects, some consulting, maybe a little freelance.... Those are words that people say when they haven't actually been doing anything, right?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, yeah, cool! I've been kinda like living inside of a bag. Like a duffel bag.
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh! That's... great?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, yeah, I know, it's- it's great! It's got, like, a zipper. And... some straps. Maybe some kind of fungus growing in it. So basically, you know, top of my game!

==Fun Facts==

===Trivia===
*The disk in the [[floppy disk container]] reads "eden".

===Remarks===
*None of the original sound clips from [[Homestar Talker]] are used. This is likely so both the original and new words have the same [[Audio Quality|sound quality]].
*The hair on the [[Hairstyle Runner]] is still clickable when [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] holds it.
*When each of the new pictures are shown in the Hairstyle Runner gallery, there are clickable spots, but it doesn't appear to do anything.
*Homestar's shirt for the shutdown song has [[Lack of Visible Arms|arm-holes]].
*Despite the fact that the Compy 386 was destroyed in [[virus]], and then again in [[retirement]], it appears here completely unharmed.
*Although the toon aired on April 1, and replaced the home page of the website, it is not actually an April fools' prank. Rather just a regular toon release on a day in which [[TBC]] often posted humorous pranks.

===Inside References===
*Homestar addresses [[bottom 10|Simone]] and [[Debra]] at the beginning.
*Cherry G., who submitted the "National Bold", is apparently [[Cherry Greg]].
*Homestar calling Strong Bad, "Simone", marks an instance of [[Gender Confusion]].
*Strong Bad [[Strong Bad Smiling|smiles]] when agreeing to sing with Homestar.
*This entire toon alludes to their [[hiatus]] from regular updates.

===Real-World References===
*The "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen is directly lifted from the screen that most [[wikipedia:Windows 95|Windows 95]] computers would show after shutting down. A parody of this screen previously appeared in [[virus]].

==External links==
* [[HR:index.html|watch "April Fools' 2014"]]

* [[HR:aprilfools_2014_final.swf|view the Flash file for "April Fools' 2014"]]

[[Category:April Fools]]

Acknowledged Update Delays

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:13:10 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Appearances */ +1

[[Image:Lellow.png|thumb|LELLOWTAPE: Do not cross.]]
Sometimes [[The Brothers Chaps]] acknowledge the fact that an update, especially a [[Strong Bad Email]], has been late or has been (or will be) delayed. This can occur in a separate [[toon]], in a [[Main Page message]], or in an email itself.

==Appearances==
*Email [[vacation]] — explained the delay of [[invisibility]].
*Email [[ghosts]] — [[Strong Bad]] remarks, "Boy, is it ever Monday," despite the fact that this email was released on a Thursday due to the release of [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]].
*[[Decemberween Email Menu]] — All the email links are replaced with a message reading, "No emails on the holidays," explaining why no new emails were going to be made for a week.
*Email [[army]] — The [[Compy 386|Compy]] appears to be dusty with a little cobweb on the top left corner, and Strong Bad says, "It's been a while."
*Email [[geddup noise]] — The lights are off and [[Gavin]] is crawling on the screen of the [[Lappy 486|Lappy]] at the beginning of the email.
**The [[Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions|alternate versions]] went further.
*[[Sick Day]] — The DVD commentary mentions that [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] was released a week later than planned because Matt was sick.
*[[Sbemail 150?!?]] — explained the delay of [[alternate universe]].
*Email [[redesign]] — [[LELLOWTAPE]] covers the Lappy at the beginning of the email.
*[[Weclome Back]] — The toon explains that everyone was out.
*Main Page message on January 15, 2007 — "sbemails return next week!" (The previous email, [[what I want]], was released 5 weeks before the message, on December 11, 2006.)
*Main Page message on July 2, 2007 — "[[H*R.com updates 2007#Monday, July 2, 2007|takin' a baby break]]"
*Main Page message on August 7, 2007 — "sbemails return next week!" (The previous email, [[the paper]], was released 6 weeks before the message, on June 11, 2007.)
*Email [[yes, wrestling]] — In Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad Email Intros|introduction]], he mentions that he is checking his email on a Tuesday, which is the day the email was released.
*Email [[hremail3184]] — Strong Bad claims that he will come out of "e-tirement", and mentions that "he hasn't checked his email in so long...". The last time he had checked his email was 280 days previous.
*FeedBurner message on December 1, 2009 — ''[[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!|New Baby vs. Updates!]]''
*Main Page message on December 14, 2010 — new holiday toon! when rolled over read "for real!" Also, the page title for the corresponding toon, [[A Decemberween Mackerel]], was "We Come Down Off Our High Horse!" (The previous toon, [[Xeriouxly Forxe]], was released 8 months prior, on March 31, 2010.)
*[[Which Ween Costumes?]] is essentially one big acknowledgment of the lack of any [[Halloween]] Toons in 2010. The page title alone reads "[[Blatant Lies|I don't know what you're talking about!]]"
*In [[April Fools' 2014]] Homestar And Strong Bad make several references to the length of time and lack of updates to the website.

==See Also==
*[[New Toon Soon]]
*[[Strong Bad Email#Not Quite Strong Bad Emails|Not Quite Strong Bad Emails]]

{{StrongBadEmailInfo}}
[[Category:Strong Bad Email]]

Hiatuses

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:04:14 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* 2011 - 2014 */ one more thought

{{cleanup}}
Occasionally, [[The Brothers Chaps]] put all or part of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] [[homestarrunner.com|website]] on '''hiatus'''. This has been happening with greater frequency recently, especially with [[Strong Bad Email]]s.

==Minor hiatuses==
[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG|thumb|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]
With the exception of its early years, the first time Homestar Runner went on a hiatus of at least a month was December 2005/January 2006, starting with the release of the Strong Bad Email [[portrait]] and ending with the release of the Strong Bad Email [[highschool]].

Homestar Runner again went on hiatus in May/June 2006, after the release of the Strong Bad Email [[isp]]. This was due to the birth of a [[Very, Very Little Girl|baby]] to [[Mike Chapman]] and [[Missy Palmer]]. This hiatus ended with [[Weclome Back]], which also explained what the Homestar Runner characters were up to during that time.

The next hiatus was in December 2006/January 2007, between the releases of [[Decemberween Short Shorts]] and [[looking old]], and in July 2007, [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]] also gave birth to a baby and stated that Homestar Runner would be taking a break for this reason, although [[Where's an Egg?]] was released shortly after this announcement. The next hiatus was in December 2008/January 2009, between the releases of [[A Death-Defying Decemberween]] and [[Hremail 62]].

==Strong Bad Emails==
[[Image:lappysplosion.PNG|thumb|A comeback... or was it?]]
The first long Strong Bad Email hiatus was in between [[email thunder]] and [[hremail3184]], lasting 280 days (nine months and one week). It was the longest Sbemail gap at the time, and for a while afterwards, one Strong Bad Email came out each month. The last Strong Bad Email, [[videography]], came out on October 5, 2009, and as of now it is the longest Strong Bad Email gap in the history of the site (over {{yearssince|October 5, 2009}} years). As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}, the hiatus is still ongoing.

During this time, The Brothers Chaps have released [[Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions|drafts]] for the email that eventually became [[geddup noise]], as well as a [[2011 Calendar|calendar]] that documents the release dates of all Strong Bad Emails and shows an image and a quote from selected emails. In addition, Matt Chapman revealed on his former Twitter page a partial image of scripting for Sbemail 206, which he claimed will be released "when you least expect it".

==2010==
[[Image:babylady.jpg|thumb|The original reason for the hiatus]]
During 2010, after the [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] was released, the first major update in nearly five months, barely any material was produced on the website. Most of the notices presented on the main page were [[Store]] offers. This may be because of a new baby in the family, as noted on the [[FeedBurner page]], and the possibility they were busy working on a different project. For the first time in the site's history, no [[Halloween]] cartoon was produced in 2010.

After over seven months of no updates, on November 22, [[Poker Night at the Inventory]] was released. On December 14, 2010, [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] was released, temporarily ending the hiatus. This was shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on December 22.

==2011 - 2014==
[[Image:aquashot.png|thumb|Strong Bad appears at the Aquabats concert in 2011]]
Following the holiday break into the new year, the site was back on hiatus. The only character appearance during 2011 was [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet Strong Bad]] appearing at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011|an Aquabats concert in January]]. Since then, the last site update was a [[Store]] offer.

In September, Matt created a [[Twitter]] account in which he stated that Homestar Runner would sooner be updated [[ronginald:status/110011975265816576|"sporadically and without warning"]], and that he works for the [[Nickelodeon]] program [[Wikipedia:Yo Gabba Gabba|Yo Gabba Gabba]], for which he had previously created an animated segment.

December 22, 2011, marked the first time in the site's history that an entire year passed with no new content. On February 27, 2012, Matt posted an out-of-focus image of the apparent script for Strong Bad Email 206 on his Twitter account with the message [[ronginald:status/174295231376785409|"Someday, when you least expect it..."]]. He also stated that he works for [[wikipedia:The Aquabats! Super Show|The Aquabats! Super Show]], which, incidentally, was created by the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba; as well as the [[Disney]] program [[wikipedia:Gravity Falls|Gravity Falls]]. In January 2013, Matt deleted his Twitter account.

Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock 2013|W00tstock 5.0]] in July 2013, and the Decemberween greeting cards returned to the store around November 23, 2013.

The hiatus ended on April 1st, 2014 with [[April Fools' 2014]]; although it is not clear if any new content will be produced in the future. The end of the Aprils Fools' 2014 toon, alludes to there being a long length of time before the next update.

==See also==
*[[Acknowledged Update Delays]]

[[Category:Real World]]
[[Category:Research]]

Hiatuses

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 04:00:13 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* 2011 - 2014 */ + grammar

{{cleanup}}
Occasionally, [[The Brothers Chaps]] put all or part of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] [[homestarrunner.com|website]] on '''hiatus'''. This has been happening with greater frequency recently, especially with [[Strong Bad Email]]s.

==Minor hiatuses==
[[Image:Weclome Back.PNG|thumb|"What is it, like, mid-May or something?"]]
With the exception of its early years, the first time Homestar Runner went on a hiatus of at least a month was December 2005/January 2006, starting with the release of the Strong Bad Email [[portrait]] and ending with the release of the Strong Bad Email [[highschool]].

Homestar Runner again went on hiatus in May/June 2006, after the release of the Strong Bad Email [[isp]]. This was due to the birth of a [[Very, Very Little Girl|baby]] to [[Mike Chapman]] and [[Missy Palmer]]. This hiatus ended with [[Weclome Back]], which also explained what the Homestar Runner characters were up to during that time.

The next hiatus was in December 2006/January 2007, between the releases of [[Decemberween Short Shorts]] and [[looking old]], and in July 2007, [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] and [[Jackie Chapman]] also gave birth to a baby and stated that Homestar Runner would be taking a break for this reason, although [[Where's an Egg?]] was released shortly after this announcement. The next hiatus was in December 2008/January 2009, between the releases of [[A Death-Defying Decemberween]] and [[Hremail 62]].

==Strong Bad Emails==
[[Image:lappysplosion.PNG|thumb|A comeback... or was it?]]
The first long Strong Bad Email hiatus was in between [[email thunder]] and [[hremail3184]], lasting 280 days (nine months and one week). It was the longest Sbemail gap at the time, and for a while afterwards, one Strong Bad Email came out each month. The last Strong Bad Email, [[videography]], came out on October 5, 2009, and as of now it is the longest Strong Bad Email gap in the history of the site (over {{yearssince|October 5, 2009}} years). As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}, the hiatus is still ongoing.

During this time, The Brothers Chaps have released [[Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions|drafts]] for the email that eventually became [[geddup noise]], as well as a [[2011 Calendar|calendar]] that documents the release dates of all Strong Bad Emails and shows an image and a quote from selected emails. In addition, Matt Chapman revealed on his former Twitter page a partial image of scripting for Sbemail 206, which he claimed will be released "when you least expect it".

==2010==
[[Image:babylady.jpg|thumb|The original reason for the hiatus]]
During 2010, after the [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] was released, the first major update in nearly five months, barely any material was produced on the website. Most of the notices presented on the main page were [[Store]] offers. This may be because of a new baby in the family, as noted on the [[FeedBurner page]], and the possibility they were busy working on a different project. For the first time in the site's history, no [[Halloween]] cartoon was produced in 2010.

After over seven months of no updates, on November 22, [[Poker Night at the Inventory]] was released. On December 14, 2010, [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] was released, temporarily ending the hiatus. This was shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on December 22.

==2011 - 2014==
[[Image:aquashot.png|thumb|Strong Bad appears at the Aquabats concert in 2011]]
Following the holiday break into the new year, the site was back on hiatus. The only character appearance during 2011 was [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet Strong Bad]] appearing at [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011|an Aquabats concert in January]]. Since then, the last site update was a [[Store]] offer.

In September, Matt created a [[Twitter]] account in which he stated that Homestar Runner would sooner be updated [[ronginald:status/110011975265816576|"sporadically and without warning"]], and that he works for the [[Nickelodeon]] program [[Wikipedia:Yo Gabba Gabba|Yo Gabba Gabba]], for which he had previously created an animated segment.

December 22, 2011, marked the first time in the site's history that an entire year passed with no new content. On February 27, 2012, Matt posted an out-of-focus image of the apparent script for Strong Bad Email 206 on his Twitter account with the message [[ronginald:status/174295231376785409|"Someday, when you least expect it..."]]. He also stated that he works for [[wikipedia:The Aquabats! Super Show|The Aquabats! Super Show]], which, incidentally, was created by the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba; as well as the [[Disney]] program [[wikipedia:Gravity Falls|Gravity Falls]]. In January 2013, Matt deleted his Twitter account.

Strong Bad and Homestar Runner made a surprise appearance at [[W00tstock 2013|W00tstock 5.0]] in July 2013, and the Decemberween greeting cards returned to the store around November 23, 2013.

The hiatus ended on April 1st, 2014 with [[April Fools' 2014]]; although it is not clear if any new content will be produced in the future.

==See also==
*[[Acknowledged Update Delays]]

[[Category:Real World]]
[[Category:Research]]

April Fool 2014

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 03:53:04 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Inside References */ no way I can't believe I get to relive my old days

{{toonnav|Holiday Toon|index|Which Ween Costumes?|Homestarloween Party}}
[[Image:AprilFools2014.png|thumb|"You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'."]]

After years of no updates, Homestar decides to update all the best features of the website.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|The Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Sickly Sam}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}

'''Date:''' Tuesday, April 1, 2014

'''Page title:''' Everybody! Everybody?

==Transcript==
''{The Homestarrunner.com welcome screen is visible, but dim. On the left is "com on in", with the "e" in "come" having fallen down below the words. On the right is "watch intro"; the "a" has fallen a bit and has pushed aside some of the letters below it. Homestar Runner, though dim like the rest of the screen, appears as normal. The top-left corner of the screen is sagging slightly. Wind can be heard in the background. After a few seconds, a drop of water falls and Homestar sighs. The sagging corner falls a little over the next line, exposing some HTML behind it.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{aside, to himself}'' You got this, Homestar. This is nothin'. Just like fallin' off a web van.

''{The lights come on.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, hello, Debra! ''{turns to the side}'' Simone! ''{angrily leans into the camera}'' The internet! ''{leans back}'' I am what you might call Homestar Runner. ''{beat, then throws confetti. Out of the side of his mouth:}'' Yaaaay! Over the last several years of my dot com, peoples all the time be askin' me: "Hey Homestar! How come you stopped updating y—"

''{Homestar stars coughing and sputtering.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ahem! Sorry, got some ''{a piece of crab, with a drop of blood falling from it, appears from inside his mouth}'' crab shell stuck in my throat. ''{throws it aside}'' Continuing. "How come you stopped updating the best feature on your website?" And to that I answer: "You mean how come I stopped updating the Hairstyle Runner gallery back in the year 2000?" ''{holds up the [[Hairstyle Runner]] toy}'' I don't know! Let's go update it right now, Joshy!

''{He winds up to run toward stage left.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yup. You guessed it. ''{takes off}'' Peow!

''{Another drop of water falls after he is gone. Cut to the "Hairstyle Gallery", as noted by a banner on the top of the screen. It is a museum entryway, entirely done in the style of the older toons. There is a statue of Homestar with a leaf over his crotch and olive branches on his head, holding a tablet that reads "PLVRBVS OVRBVS". In the lower-right corner are two banners reading "SEE THE GALLERY" and "SUBMIT YOUR OWN". Homestar, in his modern appearance, walks in and looks at the statue.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Whoa-hoa-hoa! Hello there, magnificent specimen. ''{takes the leaf}'' Poink! ''{he places it over his own crotch}'' That's better. Let's get started.

''{He turns to look at a Hairstyle Runner allegedly submitted by "Cherry G.". It shows the iron shavings placed to look like eyes and a bird beak on the back of Homestar's head.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' This one from Cherry G. makes the back of my head look like some kind of bold eagle.

''{Cut back to Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{laughing}'' Huh-huh-huh-huh! He's so bold in his... in his decision making! Oh-ho! He's our national bold! Ohhh man! What fun!

''{Turns to look at one from "D. Lindo" that has "P." written on Homestar's head in the shavings.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Here's one from D. Lindo that simply has the letter—

''{Cut back to Homestar as he snickers, then breaks out laughing.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Haaa! Ha ha ha ha ha ha! It's the letter— ''{snickers again, and then turns to the side}'' Pom Pom, ya gotta see this! ''{doubles over}'' It's the letter P! Followed by a period! ''{rolls over onto his back}'' Ha ha ha ha ha! Who puts a period after the letter P?! ''{calming down}'' Ohh man, I'm gonna stand back up. ''{starts to get up}'' I'm'a stand back up right now. ''{stands up}'' Whew! I am on a roll! What else can we update? I know! Let's bring everybody's favorite old-timey cartoons—

''{Cut to the intro to Kick the Can.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' —into the modern age!

''{The Homestar Runner appears, kicking the can. He approaches Sickly Sam.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' With my patented Colorarization!

''{Colors appear from the right side of the screen with the blinking word "COLORARIZATION!" appearing. The colors are mostly pastel colors that don't fit the scene at all. Sickly Sam's legs become beefy human-looking legs covered in hair, but his main body doesn't change at all.}''

'''SICKLY SAM:''' ''{very distorted}'' Am I up with the times?

'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Sorry, Sickly Sam. You're an affront to God and man!

''{He kicks the can into Sickly Sam, and both disappear with a "PAFH!" cloud and sound effect. The Homestar Runner kicks and opens his mouth as the scene cuts back to modern-day Homestar, with the leaf in his mouth.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, man, these updates are great! Let's keep going! ''{swallows the leaf}'' Ooh, how's about some new words for the old Homestar Talker?

''{The [[Homestar Talker]] appears. With different sound effects, "KITCHENETTE", "DRACONIAN", and "POINK" appear in the corners. A mouse cursor clicks the following words, and the Homestar in the Talker says them in his old voice:}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in the Talker}'' Kitchenette. Strong Bad. Is. Making. Draconian. Marshmallow. Poink.

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Draconian marshmallow poink?! Oh, that is it!! I'm going to appear onscreen! Now.

''{The cursor clicks on "Alright".}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{in the Talker}'' All riiiiight!

''{Cut to the Hairstyle Gallery, where Strong Bad is now in front of Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh! Hi, Simone!

'''STRONG BAD:''' This is clearly not what they meant when they asked about updating the website's best feature!

''{Closeup on Homestar.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uhhhh... yeah, it is. It's all the best junk from my dot com!

''{Strong Bad leans into the shot.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh yeah? Well what about...

''{Leaves and then sits down at the [[Compy 386]].}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{typing}'' strongbad_eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee_windows98desktoptheme

''{He hits Enter, and a desktop theme with Strong Bad's boxing glove "SB" logo in the background and "MY COMPUTER" labeled with an icon of Strong Bad's head. Shortly thereafter, icons for "NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD" (his boxing glove), "MY DOCUMENTS" (Strong Bad in front of a stack of papers), and "TRASH BIN" (a roll of toilet paper) appear one at a time}''

'''COMPY:''' ''{in Strong Bad's original voice}'' Hello, stupid, and welcome to your crappy computer!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Whoa! Sounded good there! I had a lot more wrestling mask in my accent back then. Let's update that jank! C'mere, System Mic!

''{A small tab appears from the left side of the monitor, and a telescoping microphone appears and extends toward Strong Bad.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Windows 98 system startup sound, go!

''{A window labeled "sys.mic" appears, showing the sound wave of Strong Bad's next line.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' Ongggg, doodle-ing! Ding ding ding ding! Welcome to Windows 98. ''{jumps up from his chair and yells:}'' WHY ARE YOU STILL USING WINDOWS 98??! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU??!! STOP BUYING COMPUTERS FROM THRIFT STORES, MAN!!

''{Cut to a wide shot, showing Homestar standing nearby.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' 'Scuse me, Strong Bad. Wanna help me record a duet of my classic Win98 System Shutdown song?

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{apprehensively}'' Oh, I dunno...

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{to the camera}'' Oh, come on, folks, who wants to hear it?

''{A crowd cheers from offscreen.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' On this stage tonight, the two great guys back together!

'''STRONG BAD:''' I mean I couldn't possibly... I couldn't think to want to... and I'm ''{not sure}'' ''{smiles}'' Oh, very well. Hit it, Homestar!

''{Cut to Homestar, with a mustache and goatee sloppily drawn on his face in marker, talking into the Compy's microphone.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' One, two, three, four, five...

''{Cut further back. Homestar is wearing a gray fedora and shirt, blue jeans, and now has the Compy's mic strapped to his face.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing off-key}'' And now the love!

''{Strong Bad's head floats by}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{singing}'' And now the love!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That lasts forever!

''{Strong Bad's head appears with gold teeth with "4", "E", "V", and "A" written on them.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' You know it's lasted forever!

''{Two Homestars appear.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Has cooome—

''{Strong Bad slides in on his knees.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Come down—

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' —to—

'''STRONG BAD:''' —to—

''{Cut to Strong Bad's computer room. Homestar is dressed normally, although both he and Strong Bad have leaves over their crotches, and both characters are arm-in-invisible-arm.}''

'''BOTH:''' —the eeeeeeeeeee...

''{The screen fades out and their voices trail off, but it immediately brightens back up and they complete the word.}''

'''BOTH:''' ...eeeeeeeenduh!

''{The screen switches to the text "It's now safe to turn off your computer." After a few seconds,}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Thanks for updatin' the website with me, Strong Bad!

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Yeah, that wasn't so bad! We should do this again soon.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Three years soon, or like five years soon?

''{The text starts to tilt.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{from offscreen}'' Y'know, five, ten, fifteen, whate- whatever it takes.

''{Text reading "back", "download strong bad's windows 98 theme", and "download [[Homestar Runner Desktop Theme|homestar's windows 98 theme]]" appears.}''

==Easter eggs==
* At the end, click on "safe" to see a bust of the back of Homestar's head with eyes and a beak, labeled "OUR NATIONAL BOLD".
* At the end, click on "turn off" to see an album with Homestar in his singer outfit and Strong Bad with dreadlocks and his "4EVA" teeth, labeled "The 2 Great Guys ON THIS STAGE TONITE", with "COMPY-DIRECTIONAL SOUND" written at the bottom.
* At the end, click on "computer" to see a scene with Homestar and Strong Bad.
:''{The text at the end of the toon is actually painted on a giant cardboard rectangle that Homestar and Strong Bad are holding up.}''
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' So what have you been up to, man? Haven't seen you in so long!
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Ah, you know how it is. Doin' a lot of side projects, some consulting, maybe a little freelance.... Those are words that people say when they haven't actually been doing anything, right?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, yeah, cool! I've been kinda like living inside of a bag. Like a duffel bag.
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh! That's... great?
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah, yeah, I know, it's- it's great! It's got, like, a zipper. And... some straps. Maybe some kind of fungus growing in it. So basically, you know, top of my game!

==Fun Facts==

===Trivia===
*The disk in the [[floppy disk container]] reads "eden".

===Remarks===
*None of the original sound clips from [[Homestar Talker]] are used. This is likely so both the original and new words have the same [[Audio Quality|sound quality]].
*The hair on the [[Hairstyle Runner]] is still clickable when [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] holds it.
*When each of the new pictures are shown in the Hairstyle Runner gallery, there are clickable spots, but it doesn't appear to do anything.
*Homestar's shirt for the shutdown song has [[Lack of Visible Arms|arm-holes]].
*Despite the fact that the Compy 386 was destroyed in [[virus]], and then again in [[retirement]], it appears here completely unharmed.

===Inside References===
*Homestar addresses [[bottom 10|Simone]] and [[Debra]] at the beginning.
*Cherry G., who submitted the "National Bold", is apparently [[Cherry Greg]].
*Homestar calling Strong Bad, "Simone", marks an instance of [[Gender Confusion]].
*Strong Bad [[Strong Bad Smiling|smiles]] when agreeing to sing with Homestar.
*This entire toon alludes to their [[hiatus]] from regular updates.

===Real-World References===
*The "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen is directly lifted from the screen that most [[wikipedia:Windows 95|Windows 95]] computers would show after shutting down. A parody of this screen previously appeared in [[virus]].

==External links==
* [[HR:index.html|watch "April Fools' 2014"]]

* [[HR:aprilfools_2014_final.swf|view the Flash file for "April Fools' 2014"]]

[[Category:April Fools]]

Talk:Main Page

Invisible Robot Fish — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:00:15 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Featured content of the day (or whenever) */ thanks

{{Main Page Talk}}

== אפריל פאָאָלס ==

אזוי, מיר ניטאָ נאָר געגאנגען צו שייַעך-נוצן לעצט יאָר ס אפריל פאָאָלס 'טאָג וויץ? {{User:The thing/sig}}
:18 15934'11 22528895 3109757279757097 42574 1375445 21850'28 1320170! {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}}
::<s>Yoshi yoshi yo-shi!</s> Pas de langage marrant, s'il vous plaît! Je suis un peu déçu que la farce de Poisson d'Avril du dernier an a re-utilisée, aussi. J'ai attendu l'approche de AdQ et avait une des farces les plus vieuses re-utilisée. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 05:18, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

==38210 1011480==

1375732 676 28152101. 626 1722765793 410 834833482069 1003838 1375732 1058522 41048735. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}}

== XHTML Validation being pushed by non-staff ==

If I recall correctly, Defender1031 isn't staff, and shouldn't be editing other people's signatures to conform to the validation of the Wiki's XHTML DTD, (nor was Homestar-Winner, etc. back before I knew about it as they weren't staff either.) However, what does the staff feel about this issue, as I just wanted to ask the question, "Should non-staff go about changing '''''other user''''' signatures?" I'm not trying to be rude or anything, rather, getting the question off my chest, seeing as Staff are the only ones really allowed to edit others' signatures, even though that reverting would go against the HRWiki rules, but a non-staff member editing another user's page (of any kind) is also against said rules, thus creating a rule paradox, if you will. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 04:55, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
:There's no rule that says that non-admins can't fix the code in other people's signatures. There [[HRWiki:User space#Ownership and editing of pages in the user space|IS a rule]] that says "If you must [edit someone else's user space], it should be for a compelling reason, for example to correct linking errors that might confuse readers or to provide technical assistance." Validation, especially when a signature is actively breaking pages, falls under the latter category. Note also that the [[HRWiki:Validation committee|Validation Committee]] was created mostly as a response to people using incorrect code in their sigs. (The most telling is the section on font tags: "There are many <nowiki>text</nowiki> tags hanging out here and there. '''Many people are using them in their sigs.''' Since font tags are allowed in XHTML 1.0 Transitional, it's okay if people want to continue using them, but they should make sure to enclose the color declaration in quotation marks to keep things valid. However, '''we should try to switch everyone''' to <nowiki>text</nowiki>. This method is much more forward compatible.") Also, if you are somehow under the impression that I have no communication with the admins beyond that which is visible to you on the wiki, you are mistaken. I hope that answers your question. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 06:24, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

== Does a Base64 Image count as an image? ==

Base64 text can be converted from an image to text and back into an image [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1124149/embedding-background-image-data-into-css-as-base64-good-or-bad-practice via CSS]. Is it still valid to count such images as personal images even though they are text data? As the base64 text does not require as much data to be sent and received as an image does. (Browser processes the information from the text data, rather than download the image data.) {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 04:16, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
:Actually, text-based base 64 encoding is MORE data per the same image than actual image data. Each byte of base-64 data holds 1/4 of the possible values that a byte of image data can hold (accounting for 6 bits as opposed to 8), hence for every 4 bytes of image data, there are 5 characters of base-64 data, meaning, more work all around. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 09:31, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
::I meant sent and received in terms of '''network''' bandwidth, not processing. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 10:06, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
:::Yes I know exactly what you meant, and you are still wrong. For every 4 bytes of image data transferred over the network, base-64 transfers 5 bytes. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 10:38, 1 May 2012 (UTC)

== Creating Accounts is No Longer an Option? ==

I noticed while logging in today that the "log in/create account" button has been reduced to a "login" button, and the page no longer links towards any sort of ability to create a new account. What happened to it? {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 06:51, 25 May 2012 (UTC)
:We had to disable it temporarily due to a recent influx of spam accounts. When new countermeasures are created, we'll reactivate the new account making option. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 07:00, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

== Featured content of the day (or whenever) ==

I've [[HRWiki talk:Featured Article Selection#Take-a-break.exe|retired the featured articles]] and have set up the beginnings of an automatic list of daily featured H*R content. The format of this list will change, perhaps drastically, as we experiment with redesigning the entire main page. In other words, if you don't like the format right now, don't worry, it's a work in progress. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:19, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
*I'm actually surprised they lasted through 2012. I've visited the wiki every Monday morning for the past year in hopes of updates, but without fail there was always a featured article. Thank you to those who stuck with it for so long. --[[User:Jellote|Jellote]] [[User talk:Jellote|wuz]] [[Special:Contributions/Jellote|here]] 22:14, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
**It's too bad there is nothing new on the H*R site to bring me here anymore. Thank you IDC for all your work of the years. The fact that your still here shows a lot of dedication. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 14:00, 5 January 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Hiatuses

Invisible Robot Fish — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:40:32 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Delete? */ my $0.02

{{tbd}}
==Delete?==
I continue to believe that this does not deserve an article. First of all, the Strong Bad Email hiatus section is already covered on [[Strong Bad Email]], and that's where it belongs, not here. As for the current complete hiatus, I don't think there's enough to say. All there is is "the site has been on hiatus since November 2009, with a brief return for April Fool's Day 2010." That's pretty much what it says now, and that's pretty much all the potential it has. If the hiatus ever ends, then it might have a spot on [[Acknowledged Update Delays]], but for now, it does not merit coverage. '''Delete.''' {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 06:09, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:I have to agree with Heimstern here, with same reasons. So, '''delete''' as well. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 07:05, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

::I think it's an interesting article. It does not just cover the Strong bad Email hiatus. I think we should '''keep''' as of now. [[User:MeltingObject|MeltingObject]] 07:05, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
:::My comment didn't only address the Sbemail hiatus, either. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 14:30, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
::::For right now, I would agree that this article doesn't have much information on it. However, the Acknowledge Update Delays page has no information on the current break whatsoever, and Strong Bad Emails only says "They again went on hiatus in October of 2009 and have been since then." I feel that a not insignificant amount of people would come to the wiki to find out about the recent shortage of toons. If we put a few more facts about current projects we know TBC are working on, like Poker Night at the Inventory, I think this might merit its own page, and possibly a main page link as well (to cut down on people posting "Is HR coming back or not?" on talk pages everywhere). '''Keep'''. {{User:Itama/sig}} 06:04, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::I will repeat what I said at [[Talk:Main Page#Hiatus page]]. AUD and this page are entirely different things. The purpose of AUD is to cover instances when, inside of a cartoon, TBC indicate that they know about a delay. This page is, or at least I believe it is, intended to provide fans with information about the delay between major updates. This page could easily be in the HRWiki namespace, and be more aimed at giving users information about the wiki's communication with TBC. I don't think the article as it exists now is up to our standards, but it deserves to exist. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 06:23, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::An HRWiki-space page on this is totally fine by me. The problem I have is with us writing an mainspace article that's not about content but rather some attempt to explain a lack of content. We don't really know why the hiatus exists; explaining it with things like Poker Night and the Jim Henson movie are actually speculatory (TBC didn't completely stop making cartoons during SBCG4AP, for example). If we want a page to tell confused fans "Here's what we know about what's going on...", I believe the HRWiki space is the proper place for that. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 06:29, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I think from my perspective it could do with a bit more information, but it sums up the hiatuses okay and I think most of us are satisfied. In all honesty I do think there should be a page about the hiatuses and this one is adequate as of now. If there is any information left out that you think is necessary then add it.[[User:MeltingObject|MeltingObject]] 18:06, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Is that addressed at me? If so, I think you've missed my point. I'm not interested in adding information to this article; I believe none of this information is needed in this article, and hence the article itself is not needed. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:36, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
I'm fine with moving it to the project namespace, although it would need a more specific title than just "Hiatus[es]". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:47, 28 October 2010 (UTC)
:I, like most everyone here, would like to know what ''is'' known about the reason(s) for the current hiatus. I have not learned anything from the current state of this article. [[User:StrongAwesome74/Hiatus]] has better content for folks wanting to learn something new about what ''has'' been going on while there have not been updates to the site, and if a goodly portion of it was incorporated here, I think we'd get a better quality discussion. Right now, it seems like opinions are limited to, "Delete" vs "this article has potential". I can understand why those of the former opinion do nothing to improve the article.. that makes sense.. but what I don't understand is why people of the latter opinion do nothing to improve the article to ''show'' us what its potential is. I'm on the fence; convince me and other fence riders with content, you supporters! =] {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 00:11, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
::I should clarify that I think the page should be moved and replaced with the "December 2009 to present" section of StrongAwesome's page. We really don't know much more than what's already stated in that section. We have given the Chaps several opportunities to tell us exactly what they're up to if they wanted, but so far they have declined to be specific at all. They've been rather cryptic (which is their right of course). I will say, however, that I get the distinct impression that we should ''not'' get our hopes up for a Halloween toon. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:56, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

In terms of the article's deletion, I think it should '''stay'''. In terms of the content, it needs heavy revisions. [[User:doctorwho295|doctorwho295]] 14 November 2010
: I will change my vote to '''keep'''. See section four on this talk page. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 15:10, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

I just took a look at this article for the first time in a while. My initial reaction is this: it needs to be written more formally and objectively, even if only by a little bit. The first thing that caught my eye was the caption for [[:File:aquashot.png]]: "How 2011 can be summed up for Homestar Runner". That's uncalled for and it screams whiny to me. This article is too much like an in-depth play-by-play, and less of a concise summary that I think it should be. It focuses more on what hasn't or didn't happen, rather than what has. I don't mean to put a "positive twist" on this subject, that "what has happened" has to talk about the spans where we haven't had updates. This ''has'' to change, and I'll step up to the plate to make sure it happens, unless someone can convince me otherwise that it doesn't any any significant changes. Here's a few changes I already have in mind:
*Change some grammar, phrasing, and wording to make it sound more professional and slightly more consistent.
*As with StrongBad74's take on the page, move the length of update delays and their records to their own section.
*For each year, note the dates for each appearance/site update.
{{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 18:47, 5 November 2011 (UTC)

:'''Keep'''. While this hiatus has scared off (sorry for the lack of a better term) many fans, it has become the most important point of discussion to those who are still fans. Even if this page should go, I think there should be, as mentioned above, a HRWIKI-namespace article on the hiatus. We do have [[HRWiki:Keep your pants on]], which addresses when TBC didn't update at the usual time ''when they were active''. I think that page should be rewritten to address this hiatus.
:And just incase anyone's wondering: here are my explanations for two of my additions to this article:

:You may notice that in "Minor hiatuses", there is a link to a discussion on this Wiki. I know we're not normally supposed to link to discussions in mainspace articles, but it made me laugh how there was so much drama about a hiatus that was short compared to this one.
:And the part about the Brothers Chaps not forgetting about Strong Bad Email: I find it hypocritical when someone works on a project, abandons it without saying whether it's finished or not, then a while later, does something that shows they know full well they can continue. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 04:07, 23 November 2011 (UTC)

And still, over a year later, this page largely concerns speculation and possible, but not known, explanations for the hiatus. As HRWiki-space material, this is fine stuff, but it does not belong in the article space. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:59, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

:What if we combine it with [[Homestar Runner (body of work)]]? That seems like a good fit. {{User:Tenerence Love/sig}} 00:36, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
::No. That's a horrible fit. That page is about the entire homestar runner content. This page is about lack of content. Please no. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 08:03, 10 May 2012 (UTC)
::Do not delete! i need to know when homestar is off!
:::'''Keep''' I like this page and to super fans, this page is important to chronicles the departure from their hay-day. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:40, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

== This is Halloween, this is Halloween ==

May I request that the "No Halloween toon" thing not be added until ''Tuesday''? When the website updated, it almost always updated on Monday. Thus, we're more likely to get a Halloween toon ''tomorrow'' than today, if you ask me. Keep on tranglin'. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 20:06, 31 October 2010 (UTC)
:Sure. We will wait until then, just for you. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 21:00, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

== May 24? ==
This page says that the sbemail hiatus is still ongoing as of 5/24/11. That's TOMORROW. Just curious, but is this wiki entirely run on GMT/UTC? --[[User:Raddaluigi|Raddaluigi]] 00:35, 24 May 2011 (UTC) --SIDE NOTE: The bottom of the page says it was last modified in April. Weird.
:That's correct. Release dates of cartoons are UTC-5 (UTC-4 during DST) b/c that's what time zone TBC live in (which is rarely important, but it has {{p|l={{FULLURL:On Break|diff=670230&oldid=670225}} had}} [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig|some]] [[Xeriouxly Forxe|significance]]). but otherwise, the dates are just like your timestamp. And about the last modified date: there is a CURRENTDATE template on the page to display whatever date the system thinks today is. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 01:14, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

== New Page? ==

I think the 2010-2011 hiatus should get it's own page on the wiki. --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 14:42, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
:I '''disagree''', because the content for that hiatus is still too small, as evidence on this page. However, expansion is not required, as this page gets the job done. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 15:05, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

== Uh...Article? ==

I really think that there should be a "2009-2011 hiatus" article. look at
[http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sandbox&oldid=727530 this]! That would make a big article! --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:10, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:That's mostly fan speculation. No. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:12, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::<nowiki>*facepalm*</nowiki> Okay. What about removing the quotes, and adding more detail? That ''just might'' make it more interesting! --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:15, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:::How about adding whatever detail you're talking about to this page, of which what you're describing belongs as a section. Not as its own article. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:18, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::::<nowiki>*facepalm tree*</nowiki> Ok Fine. Hmmm...how about adding it to "[[Acknowledged Update Delays]]" or "[[Timeline of Homestar Runner]]"?--{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:31, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
:::::Everything relevant to acknowledged update delays is already on that page, and there's already mention of it on timeline. Why are you trying so hard to find somewhere other than this page for the info? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:43, 19 December 2011 (UTC)
::::::<nowiki>*facepalm three*</nowiki> Fine. I'll stop now.--The{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 18:54, 19 December 2011 (UTC) (AKA Someone who's not Trogdor)

== Rename? ==
I think there should be a title change on the 2011-2011 hiatus. it should be called "2011-2012 [The end of Homestar Runner?]" because many people speculate its Homestars end. Also, this isnt for just renaming one part, either. you can also suggest renaming another part. Just an idea.
:Nope, some people think it's the end of Homestar Runner, but honestly I think they will make more cartoons someday. Now they have jobs and families to take care of. {{User:Tenerence Love/sig}} 16:40, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
::Any claim that this is "the end of homestar runner" that doesn't come from TBC themselves is just speculation, and it doesn't matter how many people think it is or isn't the end. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 16:43, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

== What the deuce is happening? ==

I just checked the website, and it's down. Does this mean that everything's over? Is the hiatus now permanent? Someone please tell me what's up. --[[Special:Contributions/99.46.236.115|99.46.236.115]] 07:54, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:Well, judging by [http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/www.homestarrunner.com], you may be right. It seems that this is the end for Homestar Runner. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 08:52, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:: A website being down for a short while doesn't mean it'll be down forever. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 10:38, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:::Could just be a hosting issue - the server is still responding to ping. --[[User:Ftr|Ftr]] 10:42, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
::::See? She's back :D --[[User:Ftr|Ftr]] 17:37, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
:::::I noticed this was affecting the local subtitles viewer. Is that supposed to happen? it probably is {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 18:11, 5 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:02:24 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: not that anyone looks at my page anymore, but I gotta keep it current for some reason

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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/municipality2.jpg 

== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 30 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], a 6 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 4 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], a 2 year old son [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah], and [http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/?action=view&current=Picture157.jpg Arabella] was born on December 16, 2011. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 16 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D2 and D1 college for the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Association ''(CBUAO)''
* Conferences I work for:
**''MEAC''
**''A-10''
**''NE-10''
**''ECC''
**''NEC''
**''CAA''
**''Great Southwest''
**''MACC''
**''CACC''
**''American East''
**''USA South''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
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''working the plate for VCU vs. VMI

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
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:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
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:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
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:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
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:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
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:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
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:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
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:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
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Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
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:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
:{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Leads Cheat Commandos
:Voiced by a lazy actor
:Gunhaver has gun
{{User:WhatThePfargtl/sig}} 04:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC) 00:00, 1 January 2000 (UTC)

== Thanks for stopping by! ==
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Talk:Main Page

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:28 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Trogdor? */ burninating the country side

{{Main Page Talk}}

== Matt on Twitter ==

So, one of my followers did a Follow Friday for someone named Ron Planet, saying they were the voice of Strong Bad. I followed them and it seems like it really is Matt, and he has some unofficial answers to questions being posted by users here on the wiki. Here's the link to his Twitter page: [http://twitter.com/#!/ronginald]--[[User:The Swedish Ace|The Swedish Ace]] 01:10, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
:[[Ron Planet]]. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:23, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

== STUFF namespace ==

Since STUFF has been dead for years and there aren't even any pages in the STUFF namespace, should that namespace still exist? {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 10:20, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
:[[:Category:HRWiki History]]. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 11:25, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
::There ''are'' pages in the STUFF namespace... They're just deleted. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 10:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

== Website Dead? ==

Alright, there hasn't been an OFFICIAL toon or update or anything since December 22, 2010. In internet terms, this site is DEAD.
: It's not dead as long as it's still being hosted, and it is. What's more, we just recently got some info from the Bros. Chaps, admittedly not on the website, indicating that they're still around. Besides, even if it was dead, what impact would that have on this Wiki? --{{User:Jay/sig}} 23:56, 15 September 2011 (UTC)
::Matt's on Twitter and he's said a few times that he really wants to get back into the business of making flash cartoons. I, for one, think we'll see a legit halloween toon this year. --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 00:33, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
:::Let's just hope our "weens" don't get crossed again. Also, Forum? {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 21:49, 16 September 2011 (UTC)
::::Ween cartoon? Hope nobody got their hopes up for that one. [[Special:Contributions/68.225.171.64|68.225.171.64]] 09:41, 12 November 2011 (UTC)
:::::Dates, please, look at the dates. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 09:56, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

== Sounds promising... ==

From Matt's twitter: "no one in their right mind would willingly stop making Homestar cartoons for a living. #needlesslycryptic" o.O
:Unless he's implying he and Mike are in their wrong minds! Holy crop! --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 08:21, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
::Or that he and Mike were forced to stop, unwillingly. -[[Special:Contributions/128.103.10.11|128.103.10.11]] 02:04, 4 October 2011 (UTC)

== Woah ==

I just rediscovered this place after, about what 3 years? There was a remembrance thread about H*R on /co/ and I remembered this place and still remembered my username so I typed it in and Bam, I just gotta say, wow, I look like such a kid back in '08 its unbelievable how much Ive seemed to change. but yeah the point I guess here is to just say thanks to anyone still here for bearing with me for my formative years on the Internet, I remember really loving this place. :) 06:59, 9 October 2011 (UTC){{User:Coach B/sig}}
:I feel the same way myself about my looking like a kid here...See, back when I was on the forum as TheHumanScreenshot (and occasionally on the wiki as Mr. Screenshot), I had a habit of linking to a really lame crossover webcomic I wrote at the time ''everywhere'' that I could, including my userpage on the wiki, the [[Comic Sightings]] page (to this day, I'm still afraid to go there to see if what I wrote has been edited since then), and several forum threads. Once I started learning how dumb my comic was, I quit posting to the forum and stopped logging in on the wiki out of shame. To this day, if I want an edit made to an article, I will usually hope someone else makes it for me, occasionally post anonymously to the talk page about it, and, very rarely, make the edit myself (also anonymously); I also have gone back to merely lurking on the forum.
:Maybe someday I'll start logging in again, have my username changed to something unrelated to my comic, and start being an active member of the wiki, but I'm still reluctant to right now...
:Welcome back, by the way! Er...I mean, I don't know if we ever met on the forum, seeing as how I don't remember seeing your username, but welcome back anyway :) [[Special:Contributions/71.42.230.20|71.42.230.20]] 02:41, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

== wiki-exclusive ==

We always knew we were special. Its is nice when the TBC give us a nod, whether it be exclusive content or contribution during a pledge drive. I wonder if there are enough of these occurrences to warrant its own page? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:05, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
:You mean something like [[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 11:12, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
::Yep, precisely. We should do that some day :) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:14, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

== TMBG ALBUM ==

A song from sbemails (200 sbemails to be precise) is being released on TMBG's new album "New Album Raises New and Troubling Questions"
Notable news to be added to the page?

:I think a note in the Fun Facts or somewhere on [[email thunder]] would suffice, with appropriate mentions on [[They Might Be Giants]] and links to the relevant places on [[tmbw:Main Page|This Might Be a Wiki]] (like [[tmbw:Album Raises New And Troubling Questions|Album Raises New And Troubling Questions]]). I don't think it needs to be added to "What's new?". -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 19:27, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
::Don't forget [[sightings]]. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 21:22, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
:::I don't think sightings is the best place. They Might Be Giants are more affiliated with [[The Brothers Chaps]] than the entities listed there. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 22:05, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

==Holiday logo changeover==
The Wiki logo hasn't been changed to the Ween-themed one. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 04:11, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
:You don't say? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:12, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
::It's November. Shouldn't the Halloween logo be removed? [[User:StarFox|StarFox]] 00:11, 7 November 2011 (UTC)
:::Yes, actually. The plan has been to take down the decorations today, which we will do in just a little bit. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:59, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

==Logo bug==
And speaking of the logo, there is a problem with it that I and a couple of others have experienced: sometimes, it does not move out of view when scrolling down - the big word Wiki stays at the top of the screen, and there is a white box the size of the logo that just stays there. What is causing this problem? {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 04:11, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
:Could not reproduce. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:16, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
::RickTommy, are you using Firefox? Hovering over the left arrow button (back button) while at the top of the page brings down a strange white box that does not appear on any other element. un-hovering fixes that, but it re-appears if you hover it again. It only happens on the HRWiki logo, and no where else. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 09:58, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

== Cookie issue ==

In Chrome, whenever I go to the forum from the wiki while logged in, then back to the wiki, I find myself logged out. Yet when I go back to my previous wiki session, I strangely find myself logged back in. What is causing this problem? {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 05:27, 10 November 2011 (UTC)
:If I'm right, the specific browser isn't relevant. My guess is you're logged in to hrwiki.org (without the www), but the forum links back to www.hrwiki.org, which for technical reasons that we haven't ever fixed is treated like a separate site. A workaround for the issue is to log in to both hrwiki.org and www.hrwiki.org. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:35, 10 November 2011 (UTC)

== AWESOMEST IDEA EVER ==

Mike and Matt read the wiki, right? Maybe someone could change the main page of the wiki to look like [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sandbox&oldid=727369 this] and Mike and/or Matt will see it and think "Those people want us to make more H*R toons, let's do it!" --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 21:01, 10 December 2011 (UTC)
:Good idea or not a good idea? YOU decide! --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 02:36, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
:: Very bad idea. Makes us look desperate, and let's be honest: do you really think that Mike and Matt believe we don't want to see more H*R toons? --{{User:Jay/sig}} 06:03, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
:::My ideas never work. :( --{{User:Gfdgsgxgzgdrc/sig‎}} 16:19, 21 December 2011 (UTC)
::::And why might that be?

== Orphaned Articles ==

What should I do if I find an article that's not linked to from any toons' or games' articles, but don't have time to add the links myself? {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 18:38, 12 December 2011 (UTC)
: Are they already on [[Special:LonelyPages]]? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:57, 12 December 2011 (UTC)
:: [[Awesome]] isn't there, because my user page and some Talk pages link to it. However, last time I checked, no toons' or games' pages linked to it. {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 02:21, 13 December 2011 (UTC)

== Theme ==

The theme hasn't been changed to the Christmas one. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 15:05, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

* True, are there official on/off dates? However...it isn't ''technically'' winter yet. [[Special:Contributions/71.61.77.139|71.61.77.139]] 01:47, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

== Ees Deg ==

Did you know that right-clicking on the logo and selecting "play" will cause it to toggle between, in this order:
*Homestar in hat?
*Homestar in mistletoe?
*Marzipan with lights in hair?
*Strong Bad in hat?
It's pretty cool. You should check it out if you didn't know.--[[User:Strongstarhomebad|Strongstarhomebad]] 16:39, 25 December 2011 (UTC)
:...or you can just click on the characters. All of the special [[Special:Logos|logos]] (i.e. not normal styles [yet]) have hidden secrets. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:57, 25 December 2011 (UTC)

== HAPPY newyear ==

No, seriously, brilliant sentence mixing right there. Where's it from? --[[User:Jellote|Jellote]] [[User talk:Jellote|wuz]] [[Special:Contributions/Jellote|here]] 02:57, 2 January 2012 (UTC)
:*'''[[flashback|Happy]]''' hundredth birthday, Strong Bad!
:*'Kipedia said vulcanized was the way to go. But I dang old '''[[No Hands On Deck!|knew]]''' better.
:*I bet I get... a million pounds of candy this '''[[3 Times Halloween Funjob|year]]'''. A million pounds!
:— [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:41, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

== Trogdor? ==

Usually on Jan. 13th, the site changes it's Wiki logo and the fading background for the feature article and the H*R site updates with Trogdor. For some reason, it's not happening. Can anyone update it before Trogday is over? — [[User:GBAura|GBAura]]
:Sure, why not. I had forgotten just how much majesty that design has. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:30, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
::Nice work, though the faded background (the part on the main page of the Wiki with the offical H*R site and the week's featured article) just shows Homestar and Strong Bad. Isn't that suppose to be just Trogdor on that certain day because I remember it being there long ago when the wiki was celebrating that faithful day. — [[User:GBAura|GBAura]]
:::I can see Trogdor in that background, across the divided halves of the main page. Not sure what might be going wrong on your end. DC - this is awesome; thanks for putting it up. When can it be added to [[Special:Logos]]? {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 22:53, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
:::: GBAura: You need to do a hard refresh of your browser. Knights: Yeah, I need to add the PNG and GIF logos to that page. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:24, 14 January 2012 (UTC)
::::: Oh, I see. I hate to be rude, but do you think the layout should extend until the end of Jan 14th? Since the update for Trogday came a lot later, some users might feel left out to miss the little event, since I was impressed that the update was fantastic. — [[User:GBAura|GBAura]]
::::::Leave it up forever! {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 17:11, 14 January 2012 (UTC)
:::::::Nice Flames{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 14:49, 18 January 2012 (UTC)

User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:02:18 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* About Me */ **woot** **woot**

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 30 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], a 6 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 4 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], a 2 year old son [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah], and [http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/?action=view&current=Picture157.jpg Arabella] was born on December 16, 2011. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 16 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D1 college for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)''
* D1 college for the American East Conference
* D3, D2, and D1 for the Collegiate Baseball Umpire Assigning Organization for the Eastern Collegiate Conference ''(ECC)''
* D3 for the USA South Athletic Conference

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)'' staff
* Getting on the Colonial Athletic Conference ''(CAA)'' staff
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
* Getting on the Atlantic 10 staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Atlantic Coast Conference ''(ACC)'' staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/insidetarget_small.jpg
 
(this pic is about 6 years old...I'll update it when I get a better pic)

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
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sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
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:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
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:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
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:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
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:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
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:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
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:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
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:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
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:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
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Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
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:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
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:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
:{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
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:Leads Cheat Commandos
:Voiced by a lazy actor
:Gunhaver has gun
{{User:WhatThePfargtl/sig}} 04:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC) 00:00, 1 January 2000 (UTC)

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Talk:The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:44:26 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Wiki exclusives */ +missing word

== Usernames? ==

Very interesting!--{{User:Benol/sig}} 14:21, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

Now if only those pics were uploaded.--{{User:Benol/sig}} 14:22, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

Yes, quite intresting it is. Now, if only Mike Chapman became a user.... {{User:H*R 700/sig}} 14:58, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

:If Mike or Matt became users, their talk pages would surpass even [[User talk:Tom|the record-holders']] in just a few days. Provided we didn't mistakenly ban them for "impersonating" first... --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

::How do you know they haven't already registered? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:30, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

:::Interesting point. After all, there's no real way to prove ''or'' disprove it, yeah? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::::Yep, for all we know Mike could be Benol... or H*R 700... or DorianGray... or Stux... or Tampo... or It's dot com... or Homestramy20... or Bkmlb... or Lapper... or anyone else..... {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 16:59, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

Ummm... I coldn't be Mike or matt. I'm 13, and I don't even know how to use flash. My suspicion is on [[User:Has Matt?|Has Matt?]].--{{User:Benol/sig}} 17:01, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

You all are completely off. Mike is ''obviously'' [[User:It's dot com|Dot Com]]. Everybody knows it, everybody knows it's true. —{{User:Mibluvr13/sig}} 17:05, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

:No, Mike couldn't be "a 29-year-old graphic designer/computer-systems manager from '''Texas''', USA"! he's from Georgia, like me!--{{User:Benol/sig}} 17:12, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

::Maybe that's just what I want you to think. ;) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
:::Me? I suspect [[User:Tampo|Tampo]]. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 17:31, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
::::What? Tampo doesn't use American spelling and seems wholly concerned with the Stinkoman 20X6 game. If TBC ''did'' have an account (which they probably don't), I doubt the contribs would be of the major variety... Probably just gnome stuff. But who knows? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:23, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::I suspected Tampo because he/she seems ''very'' determined that Frostzer (or however you spell it) is the blue one, and Gaspeu (once again, however you spell it), is the red. He/she also is determined that Bluetant is a seperate enemy. Perhaps this is TBC trying to correct these mistakes that the wiki has made. As for american spelling, perhaps TBC is purposly not using american spelling so that it ''seems'' they arent from America. (Reverse Phycotics). All I'm saying is that it ''could'' be possible. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 19:38, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::"However you spell it"? You know we have a wiki, right? ;) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:40, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Hah. Sorry, but the thought of User:Tampo as TBC made me laugh. :P - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 01:20, 21 December 2005 (UTC)
''{spits out non-existant coffee}'' '''''WHAT?!?!@&%#%*)?!''''' You think I'm '''''MIKE!?!?!#$@^*%!?''''' Even though that would be cool, I can safely tell you that I am ''not'' Mike. I'm from Texas, like Dot com. And I'm 12. So there.

Has Matt?: 1 
Not Has Matt?: 0 You guys keep score at home. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 23:36, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

:Note how Dot com still hasn't shown up to disprove his Chapmen-ness...=P - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}

== The check ==

Should we make mention of the check? I know Joey didn't want to make a big deal out of it. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:47, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
:I guess we should let him make the call on that. (Attention The Joeyday! Customer needs assistance in TBCFA! Customer needs assistance in TBCFA.) At any rate, this page needs to include non-wiki acknowledgements. Of which I know only one, which I will now take care of myself instead of complaining about. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 20:54, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

== A few more points. ==

Ok here goes:
#I checked the [[Bobby_Blackwolf_Interview_-_5_Sep_2005|interview history]] and the first two contributors were Thunderbird and MibLuvr who contributed with the transcript, neither of which are anonymous contributors, could anyone explain this discrepancy?
#The BHZ message is actual TBC acting, as such it should have ''it's own page and transcript'', I assume we don't have that? If not then we should make one, if we do then we should link it.
Well two points suffices, the third I will fix myself :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:04, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

:Regarding your number 1, see [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Interviews_and_Public_Appearances&diff=147426&oldid=147089 this edit].[[User:Tom|<nowiki></nowiki>]] -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 21:49, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
::Regarding number 2, I don't think it needs its own page. A transcript here should be fine. I'll work on it. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 22:33, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Sounds cool! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:37, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

== What's left ==

While re-reading the [[User_talk:JoeyDay#Congrats|original thread]] that started it all, I came across E.L. Cool's original point of complete inclusion:
''How about a page referencing all fan acknowledgements from TBC? BHZ, '''signing on a fan forum...''' All the stuff.''
I do not see a mention of signing on a fan forum, and I can only guess that that statement referred to a specific event. In any case, a bit of research would be useful (in general as well), especially since other fansites may or may not know that this page yet exists. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:56, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Maybe start with [[Links#Fan Sites]] and send an email to the proprietor of each alerting them. (Problem: this could get hard to verify. "Oh! Oh... Yeah... They totally posted on our forum last year, man. Totally. See here, this user named MATTANMIKECHAPMAN?") —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 16:34, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::While the fan site list is quite long, the big [[Links#Over_1.2C000_members|forum list]] only have four sites. I'm almost certain that TBC once registered a username on .net. This can be confirmed with the guys on [http://homestarrules.com/forum/ Homestar Rules] which was erected only a few days after .net's depart. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 17:18, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

== Possession ==

Shouldn't the apostrophe be after ''Brothers'' and not after ''Chaps''? Would anyone resist a page move? —[[User:BazookaJoe|BazookaJoe]] 19:23, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Couldn't it go either way? If not, I'm all for correct grammar. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 19:25, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

::The way it is now is in fact correct because we are talking about ''The Brothers Chaps'' and their ''Fansite Acknowledgments''. If you say ''The Brothers' Chaps...'' then you are essentially saying that ''Chaps'' belongs to the brothers! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:48, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Except that Chaps there would be a postpositive adjective, in which case the noun ''Brothers'' would be inflected. Why don't we get rid of the possessive altogether and make it ''Fansite Acknowledgments by The Brothers Chaps''. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:59, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::LOL. That was one of my [[User talk:JoeyDay#How Should It Be Called?|initial suggestions]], but it got outvoted. (Actually, it was my second suggestion, and it had used "H*R Fansites". But close enough.) - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 20:05, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::Perhaps the talk thread was concluded prematurely. Participation in the discussion was hardly overwhelming, the so-called vote wasn't exactly unanimous, and the whole thing happened in less than 24 hours (overnight for most people) and on a non-public page (I realize Joey's page is more popular than most user talk pages, but it's still not really a central location). Additionally, I think the possessive structure makes the title ambiguous. Is it fansite acknowledgments ''of'' TBC (i.e., the sites acknowledge the brothers), or fansite acknowledgments ''by'' TBC (i.e., the brothers acknowledge the sites)? We know that we mean the latter, and the title should reflect that. And now that I ponder it more, it think ''Acknowledgment'' should be singluar. ''Fansite Acknowledgment by The Brothers Chaps''. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:09, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::Well, the ambiguous title was pretty much my idea. You make excellent points, most of which I agree with except for the last one: ''Acknowledgment''? I mean it could be correct, but it doesn't sound or look as correct? They have acknowledged more than one fansite, so I think ''Acknowledgments'' works in this case, and so I like it better. But it sounds like ''Acknowledgment'' could be correct. My brain is half fried right about now. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:20, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Yeah, you should have seen the things I tried before settling on one. This is a hard subject to word concisely. :) Maybe the plural is better. It's more of a list than an article about the concept. My head hurts. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:38, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::One thing's for sure... we know now how to spell the word (watch me misspell it) ''Acknowledgments''! I say we scrap concise wording and go for record setting: ''Homestar Runner Fansite Acknowledgements by The Brothers Chaps''? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:17, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::Heh. You've got my vote! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
::::::::::Yeah, that name sounds better.--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 05:32, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::I like that name, but I vote we abbreviate ''Homestar Runner'' to simply ''H*R'', so it's not as freakin' long. ''H*R Fansite Acknowledgments by The Brothers Chaps''. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 16:20, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::Yeah that was Joshua's original suggestion! I had subsequently made mine since I wasn't too keen about the H*R abbreviation (and the original TBC abbrev.), but this time i brought it back only in jest! Oh well... --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:56, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

==How Far Do We Go?==

Do personal emails, such as the one seen [[User:Mibluvr13|here]] deserve meantion too, or are we gonna keep it pretty official? {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 04:02, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:This is hmm...hmm...I think so. It does mention a fansite, being the wiki. But I would say no to something like [[User:DBK#Emails_from_the_creators|this]] though.--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 04:55, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
::If the email features TBC acknowledging a H*R fansites, such as the one in question, then I'd say yes. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 04:56, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

== Craig's Post ==
Since Craig is a big friend and helper of TBC, should his registering and [http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?t=10623 posting] on our forum be listed here? - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 03:45, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:It's definitely related, although the title of the article is '''The Brothers Chaps' ''' Fansite Acknowledgments. Maybe we should create a section "Homestar Runner Wiki Acknowledgments By Others" (or maybe a better title), and we could then also move the acknowledgement by Jonathan Howe (already on the page) to that section as well.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:53, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
::Are there any other acknowledgments? By the way, I belive this is the first time any H*R people actully edited any wiki related thing. {{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 03:57, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::Yes, there are other acknowledgements. That's what this whole article is about! And I haven't heard of any other instance when one of the H*R people have actually directly posted or edited on the wiki or the forum.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:59, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::There of course exists the possibility they have, but this is the first time a name was signed to it. I assume the bureaucrats have looked into proving Zobel's legitimacy, however. I mean, if someone found this site they could have posted posing as Zobel to create a frenzy. Not saying I'm suspicious, but before we go attributing this to Zobel we better be sure it's not a prank. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:07, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::::How can we check? {{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 04:10, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::That would be a pretty elaborate prank to fake the whole website and IMDB article. The Craig on the forum might still be an imposter, of course. The forum post sounds very genuine as compared to all the trolls we usually get, though. But I agree, it can't hurt to have it checked out. And I'm sure JoeyDay has his ways of checking.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 04:10, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::::::No, the movie itself is clearly legitimate. The prank goes as follows: I see that this film is coming up, I register as Craig and post in the Forum on it for the purpose of making all the wikiers go bananas in order to add entertainment to my sad, worthless life. Except I didn't do that. But we all can think of a few people who would, if they had the inclination. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:16, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::::Yeah, but as I said, they wouldn't be able to write a post like that one ;-) We'll see what the verification brings up.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 04:23, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::Well, we (you and I) cannot. But someone with administrative access to the Forum can check the email used upon registration, for example. Or send an email to Craig through a known contact address requesting verification so we can be sure it was really him (along with a congratulations on the film). This would be something best left to a bureaucrat or someone with a prior relationship with TBC, of course. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:14, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
Okay, JoeyDay confirmed it (see the thread). I guess I'll add it to the page now. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 18:50, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

== the-coolest-stuff-ever.com ==

So....did the site move or die?

== The Cheats angry eyes ==

Which SBEmail does the cheat have angry eyes?

== Finding The Cheat symbols ==

It seems to be a bit of a running joke in behind the scenes stuff that they can't find Flash symbols of The Cheat without the use of the Wiki:
*[[mini-golf]] commentary - finding The Cheat's "shrugging" arms
*2005 note to Joey - finding The Cheat's angry eyes
*2009 fall fundraiser - finding The Cheat holding a spoon
They mention the couch in the basement once and Bubs holding a toilet brush once as far as other forgotten symbols. I wonder why The Cheat's features are so often singled out. --[[User:TimMierz|TimMierz]] 19:02, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

== Homestar Runner Wiki is credited to in "Special Thanks" in SBCG4AP... ==

However, should this be listed on this article? It's a telltale game. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 13:38, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:So what? You saying TBC had nothing to do with it because it was produced by telltale? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 14:00, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::DeFender has the right idea. TBC may not have programmed the game, but they had to license it, give their approval, and naturally Matt had to do the voices, too! Suffice to say that they were intertwined with the game's production enough that, unless we have a good reason to believe they had nothing to do with that credit (and we don't), it should stay on this page. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 18:02, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, I didn't see it listed when this article was last edited (before I posted this talk), sorry if it sounded like it was "to be taken off" sounding. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 19:48, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::::Ah, that makes sense. Yeah, I kinda had to hunt for it a bit myself. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:22, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

== Wiki exclusives ==

TBC have given the Wiki several exclusive scripts, such as [[Soap Box Doiby]], [[Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions]], and [[Peasant's Quest Proposed Sequels]]. Do those count as fansite acknowledgments? I'm neutral, but took it to talk so we could discuss it, since PQPS was added today, but the others never were. Seriously, I'm Switzerland here. I'm Concessionstan. I don't care one way or another. I just want consensus. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 19:45, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
:I don't see any reason that we shouldn't. I think the only reason that we haven't is that we forgot. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:12, 10 October 2011 (UTC
::Sending unused transcripts to the site isn't that much different than their recording of sound clips for Burning Horizons and the-coolest-stuff-ever in my eyes. And I think one usually has to acknowledge something in order to send anything to it. I'll re-add PQPS along with the other two if there's no opposition. {{User:Free/sig}} 21:14, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
::: You raise a good point, Free. One could argue, though, that the sound clips they recorded mention the websites by name, which the exclusive scripts don't. But, hey, as long as all three of them are there, I'm fine with it. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:33, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
::::So, should I add a section called wiki-exclusives to this page then and add the three at the top? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:43, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Talk:The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:43:44 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Wiki exclusives */ question for the group

== Usernames? ==

Very interesting!--{{User:Benol/sig}} 14:21, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

Now if only those pics were uploaded.--{{User:Benol/sig}} 14:22, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

Yes, quite intresting it is. Now, if only Mike Chapman became a user.... {{User:H*R 700/sig}} 14:58, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

:If Mike or Matt became users, their talk pages would surpass even [[User talk:Tom|the record-holders']] in just a few days. Provided we didn't mistakenly ban them for "impersonating" first... --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

::How do you know they haven't already registered? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:30, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

:::Interesting point. After all, there's no real way to prove ''or'' disprove it, yeah? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::::Yep, for all we know Mike could be Benol... or H*R 700... or DorianGray... or Stux... or Tampo... or It's dot com... or Homestramy20... or Bkmlb... or Lapper... or anyone else..... {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 16:59, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

Ummm... I coldn't be Mike or matt. I'm 13, and I don't even know how to use flash. My suspicion is on [[User:Has Matt?|Has Matt?]].--{{User:Benol/sig}} 17:01, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

You all are completely off. Mike is ''obviously'' [[User:It's dot com|Dot Com]]. Everybody knows it, everybody knows it's true. —{{User:Mibluvr13/sig}} 17:05, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

:No, Mike couldn't be "a 29-year-old graphic designer/computer-systems manager from '''Texas''', USA"! he's from Georgia, like me!--{{User:Benol/sig}} 17:12, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

::Maybe that's just what I want you to think. ;) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
:::Me? I suspect [[User:Tampo|Tampo]]. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 17:31, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
::::What? Tampo doesn't use American spelling and seems wholly concerned with the Stinkoman 20X6 game. If TBC ''did'' have an account (which they probably don't), I doubt the contribs would be of the major variety... Probably just gnome stuff. But who knows? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:23, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::I suspected Tampo because he/she seems ''very'' determined that Frostzer (or however you spell it) is the blue one, and Gaspeu (once again, however you spell it), is the red. He/she also is determined that Bluetant is a seperate enemy. Perhaps this is TBC trying to correct these mistakes that the wiki has made. As for american spelling, perhaps TBC is purposly not using american spelling so that it ''seems'' they arent from America. (Reverse Phycotics). All I'm saying is that it ''could'' be possible. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 19:38, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::"However you spell it"? You know we have a wiki, right? ;) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:40, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Hah. Sorry, but the thought of User:Tampo as TBC made me laugh. :P - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 01:20, 21 December 2005 (UTC)
''{spits out non-existant coffee}'' '''''WHAT?!?!@&%#%*)?!''''' You think I'm '''''MIKE!?!?!#$@^*%!?''''' Even though that would be cool, I can safely tell you that I am ''not'' Mike. I'm from Texas, like Dot com. And I'm 12. So there.

Has Matt?: 1 
Not Has Matt?: 0 You guys keep score at home. {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 23:36, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

:Note how Dot com still hasn't shown up to disprove his Chapmen-ness...=P - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}

== The check ==

Should we make mention of the check? I know Joey didn't want to make a big deal out of it. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:47, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
:I guess we should let him make the call on that. (Attention The Joeyday! Customer needs assistance in TBCFA! Customer needs assistance in TBCFA.) At any rate, this page needs to include non-wiki acknowledgements. Of which I know only one, which I will now take care of myself instead of complaining about. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 20:54, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

== A few more points. ==

Ok here goes:
#I checked the [[Bobby_Blackwolf_Interview_-_5_Sep_2005|interview history]] and the first two contributors were Thunderbird and MibLuvr who contributed with the transcript, neither of which are anonymous contributors, could anyone explain this discrepancy?
#The BHZ message is actual TBC acting, as such it should have ''it's own page and transcript'', I assume we don't have that? If not then we should make one, if we do then we should link it.
Well two points suffices, the third I will fix myself :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:04, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

:Regarding your number 1, see [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Interviews_and_Public_Appearances&diff=147426&oldid=147089 this edit].[[User:Tom|<nowiki></nowiki>]] -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 21:49, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
::Regarding number 2, I don't think it needs its own page. A transcript here should be fine. I'll work on it. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 22:33, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Sounds cool! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:37, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

== What's left ==

While re-reading the [[User_talk:JoeyDay#Congrats|original thread]] that started it all, I came across E.L. Cool's original point of complete inclusion:
''How about a page referencing all fan acknowledgements from TBC? BHZ, '''signing on a fan forum...''' All the stuff.''
I do not see a mention of signing on a fan forum, and I can only guess that that statement referred to a specific event. In any case, a bit of research would be useful (in general as well), especially since other fansites may or may not know that this page yet exists. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:56, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Maybe start with [[Links#Fan Sites]] and send an email to the proprietor of each alerting them. (Problem: this could get hard to verify. "Oh! Oh... Yeah... They totally posted on our forum last year, man. Totally. See here, this user named MATTANMIKECHAPMAN?") —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 16:34, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::While the fan site list is quite long, the big [[Links#Over_1.2C000_members|forum list]] only have four sites. I'm almost certain that TBC once registered a username on .net. This can be confirmed with the guys on [http://homestarrules.com/forum/ Homestar Rules] which was erected only a few days after .net's depart. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 17:18, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

== Possession ==

Shouldn't the apostrophe be after ''Brothers'' and not after ''Chaps''? Would anyone resist a page move? —[[User:BazookaJoe|BazookaJoe]] 19:23, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Couldn't it go either way? If not, I'm all for correct grammar. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 19:25, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

::The way it is now is in fact correct because we are talking about ''The Brothers Chaps'' and their ''Fansite Acknowledgments''. If you say ''The Brothers' Chaps...'' then you are essentially saying that ''Chaps'' belongs to the brothers! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:48, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Except that Chaps there would be a postpositive adjective, in which case the noun ''Brothers'' would be inflected. Why don't we get rid of the possessive altogether and make it ''Fansite Acknowledgments by The Brothers Chaps''. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:59, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::LOL. That was one of my [[User talk:JoeyDay#How Should It Be Called?|initial suggestions]], but it got outvoted. (Actually, it was my second suggestion, and it had used "H*R Fansites". But close enough.) - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 20:05, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::Perhaps the talk thread was concluded prematurely. Participation in the discussion was hardly overwhelming, the so-called vote wasn't exactly unanimous, and the whole thing happened in less than 24 hours (overnight for most people) and on a non-public page (I realize Joey's page is more popular than most user talk pages, but it's still not really a central location). Additionally, I think the possessive structure makes the title ambiguous. Is it fansite acknowledgments ''of'' TBC (i.e., the sites acknowledge the brothers), or fansite acknowledgments ''by'' TBC (i.e., the brothers acknowledge the sites)? We know that we mean the latter, and the title should reflect that. And now that I ponder it more, it think ''Acknowledgment'' should be singluar. ''Fansite Acknowledgment by The Brothers Chaps''. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:09, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::Well, the ambiguous title was pretty much my idea. You make excellent points, most of which I agree with except for the last one: ''Acknowledgment''? I mean it could be correct, but it doesn't sound or look as correct? They have acknowledged more than one fansite, so I think ''Acknowledgments'' works in this case, and so I like it better. But it sounds like ''Acknowledgment'' could be correct. My brain is half fried right about now. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:20, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Yeah, you should have seen the things I tried before settling on one. This is a hard subject to word concisely. :) Maybe the plural is better. It's more of a list than an article about the concept. My head hurts. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:38, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::One thing's for sure... we know now how to spell the word (watch me misspell it) ''Acknowledgments''! I say we scrap concise wording and go for record setting: ''Homestar Runner Fansite Acknowledgements by The Brothers Chaps''? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:17, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::Heh. You've got my vote! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
::::::::::Yeah, that name sounds better.--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 05:32, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::I like that name, but I vote we abbreviate ''Homestar Runner'' to simply ''H*R'', so it's not as freakin' long. ''H*R Fansite Acknowledgments by The Brothers Chaps''. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 16:20, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::Yeah that was Joshua's original suggestion! I had subsequently made mine since I wasn't too keen about the H*R abbreviation (and the original TBC abbrev.), but this time i brought it back only in jest! Oh well... --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:56, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

==How Far Do We Go?==

Do personal emails, such as the one seen [[User:Mibluvr13|here]] deserve meantion too, or are we gonna keep it pretty official? {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 04:02, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
:This is hmm...hmm...I think so. It does mention a fansite, being the wiki. But I would say no to something like [[User:DBK#Emails_from_the_creators|this]] though.--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 04:55, 23 November 2005 (UTC)
::If the email features TBC acknowledging a H*R fansites, such as the one in question, then I'd say yes. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 04:56, 23 November 2005 (UTC)

== Craig's Post ==
Since Craig is a big friend and helper of TBC, should his registering and [http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?t=10623 posting] on our forum be listed here? - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 03:45, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:It's definitely related, although the title of the article is '''The Brothers Chaps' ''' Fansite Acknowledgments. Maybe we should create a section "Homestar Runner Wiki Acknowledgments By Others" (or maybe a better title), and we could then also move the acknowledgement by Jonathan Howe (already on the page) to that section as well.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:53, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
::Are there any other acknowledgments? By the way, I belive this is the first time any H*R people actully edited any wiki related thing. {{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 03:57, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::Yes, there are other acknowledgements. That's what this whole article is about! And I haven't heard of any other instance when one of the H*R people have actually directly posted or edited on the wiki or the forum.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:59, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::There of course exists the possibility they have, but this is the first time a name was signed to it. I assume the bureaucrats have looked into proving Zobel's legitimacy, however. I mean, if someone found this site they could have posted posing as Zobel to create a frenzy. Not saying I'm suspicious, but before we go attributing this to Zobel we better be sure it's not a prank. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:07, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::::How can we check? {{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 04:10, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::That would be a pretty elaborate prank to fake the whole website and IMDB article. The Craig on the forum might still be an imposter, of course. The forum post sounds very genuine as compared to all the trolls we usually get, though. But I agree, it can't hurt to have it checked out. And I'm sure JoeyDay has his ways of checking.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 04:10, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

:::::::No, the movie itself is clearly legitimate. The prank goes as follows: I see that this film is coming up, I register as Craig and post in the Forum on it for the purpose of making all the wikiers go bananas in order to add entertainment to my sad, worthless life. Except I didn't do that. But we all can think of a few people who would, if they had the inclination. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:16, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::::Yeah, but as I said, they wouldn't be able to write a post like that one ;-) We'll see what the verification brings up.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 04:23, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

::::::Well, we (you and I) cannot. But someone with administrative access to the Forum can check the email used upon registration, for example. Or send an email to Craig through a known contact address requesting verification so we can be sure it was really him (along with a congratulations on the film). This would be something best left to a bureaucrat or someone with a prior relationship with TBC, of course. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 04:14, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
Okay, JoeyDay confirmed it (see the thread). I guess I'll add it to the page now. - {{User:Joshua/sig}} 18:50, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

== the-coolest-stuff-ever.com ==

So....did the site move or die?

== The Cheats angry eyes ==

Which SBEmail does the cheat have angry eyes?

== Finding The Cheat symbols ==

It seems to be a bit of a running joke in behind the scenes stuff that they can't find Flash symbols of The Cheat without the use of the Wiki:
*[[mini-golf]] commentary - finding The Cheat's "shrugging" arms
*2005 note to Joey - finding The Cheat's angry eyes
*2009 fall fundraiser - finding The Cheat holding a spoon
They mention the couch in the basement once and Bubs holding a toilet brush once as far as other forgotten symbols. I wonder why The Cheat's features are so often singled out. --[[User:TimMierz|TimMierz]] 19:02, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

== Homestar Runner Wiki is credited to in "Special Thanks" in SBCG4AP... ==

However, should this be listed on this article? It's a telltale game. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 13:38, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:So what? You saying TBC had nothing to do with it because it was produced by telltale? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 14:00, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::DeFender has the right idea. TBC may not have programmed the game, but they had to license it, give their approval, and naturally Matt had to do the voices, too! Suffice to say that they were intertwined with the game's production enough that, unless we have a good reason to believe they had nothing to do with that credit (and we don't), it should stay on this page. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 18:02, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, I didn't see it listed when this article was last edited (before I posted this talk), sorry if it sounded like it was "to be taken off" sounding. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 19:48, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
::::Ah, that makes sense. Yeah, I kinda had to hunt for it a bit myself. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:22, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

== Wiki exclusives ==

TBC have given the Wiki several exclusive scripts, such as [[Soap Box Doiby]], [[Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions]], and [[Peasant's Quest Proposed Sequels]]. Do those count as fansite acknowledgments? I'm neutral, but took it to talk so we could discuss it, since PQPS was added today, but the others never were. Seriously, I'm Switzerland here. I'm Concessionstan. I don't care one way or another. I just want consensus. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 19:45, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
:I don't see any reason that we shouldn't. I think the only reason that we haven't is that we forgot. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:12, 10 October 2011 (UTC
::Sending unused transcripts to the site isn't that much different than their recording of sound clips for Burning Horizons and the-coolest-stuff-ever in my eyes. And I think one usually has to acknowledge something in order to send anything to it. I'll re-add PQPS along with the other two if there's no opposition. {{User:Free/sig}} 21:14, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
::: You raise a good point, Free. One could argue, though, that the sound clips they recorded mention the websites by name, which the exclusive scripts don't. But, hey, as long as all three of them are there, I'm fine with it. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:33, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
::::So, should I add a section called wiki-exclusives to this page then and the three at the top? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:43, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

HRWiki talk:A History

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:03:04 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Servers and such */ +sig

== About this page ==

This is a page I'd like to see, and I will be working on it from time to time. As always, anyone who is willing is more than welcome to contribute. For you Harry Potter fans out there, the title is a takeoff of ''Hogwarts, A History''.

I would like this page to chronicle important dates of our wiki. Currently, I don't think we have a page that fits that description, but if we do, please let me know. Here are but just a few of the things that might be appropriate for this page:
*When and how the wiki originally got started, and who was involved
*When and how the original team of administrators was formed
*When and how the move to MediaWiki was accomplished, as well as subsequent upgrades
*How and why STUFF was originally created, and later how and why it was overhauled
*When and how sysops were elected or chosen
*When Willy on Wheels first struck, and how we have coped
*When NSMC first struck, and how we are coping
*First contact with TBC, and important contacts thereafter
*Important additions like the Forum, Fanstuff, and IRC channel
*Where we are now and what our current goals are
*Many other important events, anniversaries, etc.
I don't know exactly what the format should be, but I think it should be more than just a list. I'm envisioning paragraphs in something of a narrative form. We can start with a brief outline and build from there. Obviously, this will need a lot of input from those who were around in the early days. Does anyone else think this is a good idea? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:40, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
:Yes, please. I would love to see this page. I've always been curious about the origins and stuff, and would very much like to help with whatever I know (however little that is). This sounds like a really neat idea. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::This is a grand idea. Probably one of your best, Dot com. I'm sure there's alot more to add to your list there, but all in all, it sounds pretty interesting. {{User:Homestramy20/sig}} 05:47, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Sounds cool to me, too. I also greatly appreciate the Harry Potter reference. I don't know if I'll be able to help much, since I'm still relatively new here, but I will certainly contribute if I think of anything. [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 05:49, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
::::More praise. It's good to know your roots. And I really feel this discussion should include at least one token link to [[origins]]. There. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 06:11, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::I was actually looking for just some of this information on the old wiki a few hours ago. One question though: Do we really want to give the vandals the satisfaction of having the notoriety(sp?) and/or visibility that inclusion on this page might bring them? {{User:ACupOfCoffee/sig}} 06:22, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::No, but your history is your history. And those two vandals in particular have caused more headaches for us than all the rest combined. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:31, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

:::::::Maybe instead of putting "STUFF" under "policy decisions" we could have "Important Additions" and include the creation of Feature Articles, Da Basement, The Stick, Patrol Committee, Welcoming Committee, etc. {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 06:39, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

::::::::Ooh, that's much better. Thanks. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:39, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

:::::::::Ok, so now that all the titles are there, when is there going to be content added? I can see how people are cautious to adding what ever, since this isn't a very solid page. I thought that Dot com would of started adding things, but no one seems to be contributing. I don't know wether it's lack of knowledge of the past, or if no one is sure what to add. In conclusion; How is this going to work? {{User:Homestramy20/sig}} 21:43, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::Patience, grasshopper. In fact, someone is working on a section even as I type this. Also, I need to get in touch with some users who were around in the beginning (esp. Joey and Tom) to help write those sections. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 22:04, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

:::::::::::Ok, I understand. {{User:Homestramy20/sig}} 22:08, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

::::::::::::Great! I've always wondered about this! *is on a page in Goblet of Fire with ''Hogwarts, A History'' on it right now* - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}
:::::::::::::Would perhaps simply "[[HRWiki:History]]" perhaps be a better title? I don't have much of a preference either way, they're both good. "HRWiki:History" just seems slightly more accurate. Either way, one of 'em 'll be a redirect. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 05:19, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Looks like [[HRWiki:History]] already ''is'' a redirect, actually. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::::::::::::::Yes, it is. And I chose this name specifically, TBird, to give it some character. Read the first line. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:27, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::Sorry Dorian, I musta mis-worded. I knew it was a redirect, I was suggesting that if anything, we would switch them. And if the general feeling is to keep the "A", that's fine. I read why you named it so, but I just thought I'd throw the possibility out there. If anything, I'd think a reference to H*R in the title would be more applicable, than to Harry Potter. But again, I don't want to tread on anybody's toes. Forget I said anything, I guess this name is fine. (And I could be a bit biased, since I've never read the books or seen the movies, for Harry Potter) ;) {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 06:32, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::You should. The books are quite captivating, and the most recent movie is ''excellent''. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:36, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::::::::Mmmmm... I dunno, witchcraft has never really appealed to me much. I am looking forward to the next XMen movie this summer though. Now THAT'S a sweet franchise. (Hmm... perhaps we're starting to run slightly off topic...) :) {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 06:41, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::::::Well, it's not actually about ''witchcraft'' in the real-world sense; it's more fantasy. The magic is just a device to give the characters superpowers, to use an term analogous to X-Men. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:14, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::::I wasn't going to weigh in 'cause I didn't think my input would be needed, but my feeling is to keep it. Not being Potterliterate I have no vested interest in the reference, but even if it ''weren't'' one I enjoy the sound of it (you know, like "Britain: A Child's History in Verse") as well as the punning use of the namespace as, for once, a meaningful part of the construction! —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 06:52, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::Actually, it's starting to grow on me. I suppose "A History" makes it a little more informal, like it's from the point of view of somebody, instead of a list of dates and facts. That way it can be written more from a historian's point of view, instead of turning into an article like [[H*R.com updates 2002|this]] or [[H*R.com updates 2003|that]]. Now THERE'S some dry reading. Whoever wrote those articles really needs to get a personality. :) {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 07:01, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

== Focus on the story, not the descriptions ==

The first few sections of the page are shaping up nicely, but here are a few things to keep in mind: This page is about the ''story'' of the wiki; it's not just a list of its components. That is, we need to write about when Da Basement was created and why, not just give a description of it. When was the RC patrol formed? How has it evolved? Did you know that the IRC channel wasn't always popular, and that they attempted an AIM chatroom for a while? These are the insights I'm hoping this page will provide. The individual links to the various component pages can fill in the rest. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:51, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:Yeah, that's what I was thinking. "This is a history, not a [[HRWiki:Glossary|glossary]]!" I just didn't know how to tell people such. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::I have an idea that might make it more historical—but instead of talking about it I'ma simply go do it. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 06:21, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::Wait, it does need some talking. I was thinking with Da Basement, The Stick, Recent Changes Patrol, etc., that rather than simply saying "They exist", it would be nice to note ''when'' they were started. But can the first edit in the page history be taken as indicating this, or have earlier versions gotten archived somehow or something? The first one on The Stick is Joey with the comment "Creating The Stick." Did these entities ever exist, with the same function, under other names? —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 06:28, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::I think the earliest version in the history really is the creation of the various pages. Even if they were created as something else (as Da Basement was) and later moved, the history should remain intact. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:30, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:Is the AIM channel even worth mentioning? As I remember, it was there for an hour, got filled with trolls, and abandoned. --[[User:James|JamesGecko]] 05:29, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::Hey, it's JamesGecko! One of the early ''early'' wiki users! And your first contribution in four months! ... I don't know about the AIM channel much, only that it existed. I'm still trying to piece together lots of old forum posts. Your help would be invaluable for the section on the beginnings. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:32, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::<nowiki>*</nowiki>laughing* Yeah, it's me. Joey sent me a link. Funny, 4 months and I still feel the urge to use emoticons in talk pages... --[[User:James|JamesGecko]] 05:38, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

== Pics ==

what kinds of pics belong here???--{{User:Benol/sig}} 13:03, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

:I don't feel this is a good place to have pictures, though that's just my opinion. That is, if you're talking about pictures of the old wiki, Fanstuff, Forum, etc. {{User:FireBird/sig}} 13:05, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

::Actually, that's a pretty cool idea. We could have pics of each stage of the wiki as it progressed. That is, if we have the old edits on the archived wiki. Maybe a few mockups or something? --[[User:James|JamesGecko]] 18:44, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

:::I was already planning to put up some kind of logo section where we would show the evolution of our logo. Maybe screencaps of the whole site would be better. Archive.org (which seems to be down or at least very sluggish at the moment) has a lot of old versions of the site to get us started, but going back through the edit history might yield good results too. — {{User:JoeyDay/sig}} 20:02, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

::::What about pics for section headings, I see that there is one for the fanstuffs wiki, howabout putting the pic used for DaBasement or The Stick to name two. Or is this a can of worms from which we should not open? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:17, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

== Capital crimes ==

Hi, this is mainly for dot com since he recently reverted an edit about this but the question is open to all: How do we determine if every word in a section title is capitalized or when the first word is? Examples on this page of first word onlys are
:*The beginnings and early days, The start of year two, The start of year three, Recent changes patrol, and Administration and maintenance ... to name a few
:while others such as
:*Welcoming Committee, Early Administration, April 2005 Sysop Nominations, The Stick, and Da Basement
:Have each first word capitalized. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 14:32, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
Oops. It was late when I made the outline. Each heading should be sentence case (only the first letter capitalized) unless it's a proper noun, such as Da Basement. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:14, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:Crime Solved, but biscuit dough hands man slips through our fingers again. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:30, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

:: Also, as a matter of principle, when talking about specific wikis, such as the Homestar Runner Wiki or the Homestar Runner Fanstuff Wiki, the word "wiki" should be capitalized because it is part of the proper noun. The word "wiki" should not, however, be capitalized in most other contexts. Here are a few example sentences for clarification:

::* Joey decided to create a wiki in October 2003.
::* Since its conception, the Wiki has grown to over 1,100 articles.

::Hope this makes sense. — {{User:JoeyDay/sig}} 00:54, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

== Various Researches ==

===Trolls===

{{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} was one of the very first trolls of the current Wiki layout. :) -- [[User:Thunderbird L17|Not Thunderbird]] 01:00, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

Main page trolling was stopped, by protecting said page, shortly after January 14th, 2005. [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=37087&oldid=37085 This] was the last troll.

===First Server Move===

Also, {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} was the [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:Teen_Girl_Squad&diff=prev&oldid=49222 last] person to make a change to the Wiki before the server move of early March '05, and the [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Toilets&diff=prev&oldid=53747 first] person to make a change after the server move too. (For the sake of dates, the first server move took place from slightly after 23:51, 3 March 2005; to slightly before 20:41, 6 March 2005) -- [[User:Thunderbird L17|Not Thunderbird Either]] 01:02, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

==Multiple Links==

I noticed that all the names are linked, and several and linked multiple times. shouldn't each name only be a link once? {{User:Salty/sig}} 01:21, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:I think you are right. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:29, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::I linked names only once, and then someone came along and linked them multiple times. Now that I look at it, usernames just look better linked, no matter where they are. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:29, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

== Old wikilink ==

Now that we link to the old wiki alot in this article, won't it be appropriate to create a short link to the old wiki? Something like <nowiki>[[Tavi:Stu|Stu's userpage]] or [[Old:Stu|same here]]</nowiki>. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 09:04, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

:We should never really be linking to the old Wiki outside of this historical context. The information is mostly outdated, so I rather like it being harder to link to. There's also rel="nofollow" to consider as well.[[User:Tom|<nowiki></nowiki>]] -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 12:16, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

::I agree with keeping them harder to link to, but technically they aren't external links. I'd be in favor of spanning them with the <code>plainlinks</code> class. — {{User:JoeyDay/sig}} 16:35, 1 December 2005 (UTC)

==Main Page==

Does the evolution of the main page deserve a place on this page? How it evolved on the old Wiki, bringing the banner system to the new one, switching to the "red and blue box" format (but still keeping the same basic list of links), and finally switching to Featured article of the day format. Something along those lines? {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 03:05, 4 December 2005 (UTC)

== Request for information ==

Hi, I'm posting this with regards to the [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:A_History&diff=213050&oldid=212991 following] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:A_History&diff=next&oldid=213050 edits]: apparently someone left a field open for someone to fill in (the ''UnknownPeriodOfTime'') field. So if anyone knows the correct value, I'd be very much obliged! (''As a side note, it is my recommendation that edits like that not be done. It is bad writing form and it might get missed by the editors. Better to put in in a talk page, that's what it's for.'') --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:01, 8 December 2005 (UTC)
:Sorry, that was me. Leaving fields and comments midway though articles used to be fairly common on the old wiki before the switch. (It sort of gave a less official feel to things, made it feel like more of a community thing, imho) Guess I'm still not used to having talk pages.--[[User:James|JamesGecko]] 17:46, 12 December 2005 (UTC)
::Ohhhh! No biggie! It makes a *lot* more sense now from your explanation! Perhaps it might even be ''nostalgic'' to put that field back in there? I won't complain. Anywho. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:28, 15 December 2005 (UTC)
:::It might be kinda interesting to have a section in there about how the editing style has kinda changed since hrwiki started. I mean, it used to be "Look, actual content! w00t!", now it's more like, "But is that content formatted correctly in accordance with the 3th revision of the standards set at the 26 annual meeting of the wiki board of directors?" Well, you get the idea. ;-) --[[User:James|JamesGecko]] 21:11, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

== Unencyclopedic ==

I hope I'm not the only one who feels that the content of these two paragraphs sounds like a personal narration or a response to a question in an interview. In all, I'm saying that this content just feels unencyclopedic.

<blockquote>The wiki was growing fast, but things really took off with the addition of the forum. For maybe two weeks, there was a wiki page called "forum", or something like that. For a few days, it had two or three threads going. After it hit 7 threads on one page JamesGecko posted two or three rules about format and thread creation and broke it into several subpages, one page per thread. Within a week or so, I believe we'd hit 25 or 50 threads. About that point, Joey started working on the forum.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For a longish time, the IRC channel was very empty. Tom, Tom's bot, and one or two other admins. There were a few other folks who would drop in every now and then, but it was still fairly boring. At one point JamesGecko noticed how many people had AIM user names listed on their user page and made an entry on the "forum" page inviting people to come to the AIM chatroom "homestarrunner". Within minutes, 20 or so wikiers appeared. It lasted for an hour, until the local wiki troll appeared and annoyed everyone. (JamesGecko is unsure when the IRC channel took off. Info?)</blockquote>

I would personally bring them to a higher standard of quality, but I, frankly, wasn't around to witness these events happening. Thoughts? — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 16:20, 28 December 2005 (UTC)

:To start, you could remove some of the first-person and the stuff in parentheses. I think Joey has cleanup of this article (especially the parts relating to early stuff) on his list of things to do. We should also twist Tom's arm to find out his insights. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:24, 28 December 2005 (UTC)

== Hey, great, let's teach people how to vandalise! ==

LOL you guys sure aren't helping WP by explaining Willie on Wheels. --{{User:Nerd42/sig}} 04:21, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
:It can't imagine it will make a lot of difference; it's not like it's hard to find out about WoW. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 04:28, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
::I'll also say that pointing it out like this will only increase the likelihood... "To forbid a body to do something is the surest way in the world to have that body go and do that very thing." Mark Twain --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::How are we not helping Wikipedia by explaining Willy on Wheels? —[[User:BazookaJoe|BazookaJoe]] 04:29, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

== Missing dates ==

I've commented out the sections that still have missing dates. The sections should not be displayed until all the missing information is filled. I filled in two dates, and used the following pages are reference:
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Da_Basement&diff=238312&oldid=238307
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Guestbooks&action=history
I think the guestbook talk page mentions who had the first guestbook somewhere, but apparently we had two different "guestbook periods". --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:50, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

== In-Famous ==

This is just a suggestion, but do you think we should put Yeltensic in the "Infamous Vandals" section? I know the answer is most likely no, but he has created a ton of sockpuppets, and caused new user registration to go down for a short while. The only other guys to do that were WoW and NSMC. Any thoughts? Comments? Rotten fruit that you want to throw at me? {{User:Has Matt?/sig}} 12:13, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
:I don't think he need to be added. He had no long lasting impcat on the wiki like the others. Everyone make sockpuppets and create confusion on the wiki. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 12:34, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
::What exactly is a sockpuppet? (as is pertains to the wiki) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 14:42, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
:::Multiple user accounts. See [[Wikipedia:internet sock puppet|internet sock puppet]]. --{{User:Venusy/Sig}} 14:46, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
::::Yeah, I tried doing it before, but it was erased. I think it would probably get him started all over again about how the admins are being mean to him. {{User:Seriously/sig}} 15:45, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
:::::No, he isn't an infamous vandal. To me, I consider him to be but a minor annoyance. And Seriously, the admins are not being mean to him. {{User:Rogue Leader/sig}} 15:47, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
::::::I know. I meant that he would once again get worked up about ''thinking'' the admins are being mean to him. {{User:Seriously/sig}} 15:50, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
:::::::I've seen mentions of Yeltensic in several places, what's the deal with him? I mean I've seen info on Willy and NMSC, I was just wondering if someone could fill me in..just curious about the history of the wiki {{User:Granola/sig}} 04:03, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
::::::::Yeltensic got to into the "Save the guestbooks" craze of the time and vandalized pages saying thinga about guestbooks. I wish Yeltensic would come back, though. But only if Yelt didn't do the guestbook stuff. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:07, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
:::::::::So you mean, he did other stuff too...like good edits? Weird....{{User:Granola/sig}} 04:10, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
::::::::::Yes. I remember. Yelt was asked to save the guestbooks. He was a good user. Then, he got too into it. I remember. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:11, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
:::::::::::No, he had no good edits (in fact, he had ''zero'' main namespace and article talk edits), and was never a good user. He only had one item on his agenda, and when he didn't get his way, he became destuctively hostile. In addition, he admitted elsewhere that he'd never even been to H*R.com. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:12, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
Crud. I forgot to mention I have a bad memory. Well, I DO remember he was asked to Save the Guestbooks. Then, he got into it too much. The end. How do I sign... Oh YEah! {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:14, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
:Ok, so, after looking at his contributions, Dot com is right. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:17, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
::You sound surprised... ;) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
:::What?! No,uh SAVE THE GUESTBOOKS!! No, I'm just kidding. I have no response to that. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:23, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
::::I saw his Wikipedia userpage (linked from his page here) and it says he's a fan of Homestar Runner, but it says he didn't start watching until after he came here...why would he join the wiki before ever watching the cartoon? Did he want to find out if he likes the fans before watching it?? {{User:Granola/sig}} 04:33, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

:::::Probably like a first taste. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 04:34, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

I wonder if he came here intending to be a vandal..I saw he was here for two weeks before trolling...kinda odd I thought. {{User:Granola/sig}} 04:42, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

I imagine that's a pretty confusing conversation for people who've stumbled upon it now... {{User:Granola/sig}} 08:06, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

:Yes, because your (Granola) deception isn't clear since the reader has no idea that the user known as Granola was Yeltensic. For those just reading this for the first time: Granola was Yeltensic, but pretended not to be him since Yeltensic is blocked form editing. After a while, Granola admitted that he was Yeltensic for some reason. -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 02:21, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
::Actually, what I meant was that after that conversation was over, I had changed my sig to say,"I'm Yelt" in parentheses (and of course it changed all of my previous sigs); as a result, at that time it would have looked weird cos someone whose sig said,"I'm Yelt" was referring to Yelt in the third person. But later, Dot com made me change it back, so it doesn't say "I'm Yelt" anymore. {{User:Granola/sig}} 05:21, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

== Infamous Vandals? ==

Why on earth are you recognizing these vandals with their own separate section? This is exactly what they want. I would recommend that someone remove this section completely. Thoughts??? --[[User:Duke33|Duke33]] 18:20, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
:Agree. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 18:23, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
::Nope. Those two vandals (and ''only'' those two) have directly influenced HRWiki procedures, especially NSMC. It is an important part of our history. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:32, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
:::Not only that, but the sysops ''surely'' wouldn't do tis unless they know we are safe from these vandals. As you can see, we are. {{User: Seriously/sig}} 02:52, 26 February 2006 (UTC)
Why do they call the vandal ''Willy'' on Wheels? {{User:Tampo/sig}} 01:51, 20 May 2006 (UTC)
::::Because that's the name he originally chose. He supposedly got it from a wind-up dildo toy car of that name. {{User:Granola/sig}} 01:58, 20 May 2006 (UTC)

== April Fools' ==

The April 1st joke should be mentioned somewhere here. It was a major even in the wiki history. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 13:41, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

:Yeah. It was a good one, you gotta admit. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 13:42, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

::In what time zone was the wiki corrected at 12:00? It's not UTC. {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 14:00, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

:::Both times it was switched at 12:00 Eastern Time, AKA Georgia time, AKA [[The Brothers Chaps]] time. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 14:06, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

::::Should we say something about this year's April 1st joke? I thought that it was super great... and worthy of note. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:28, 4 April 2008 (UTC)
:::::Well, we have an [[HRW:AFJAOBN|official page]] for that now. Maybe just a link there? — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:55, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

== Administrator vs. Bureaucrat ==

The outdated usage of "admin" is present in a few places on this page (that is, referring to bureaucrats specifically rather than to the group of users with special privileges as a whole; see [[HRWiki talk:Sysops|consensus here]] and the [[HRWiki:Glossary|current definitions here]]). I'll make the appropriate changes after the current work on the page is finished. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:06, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
:No, all of the uses of "admin" currently on the page refer to the Admin Team, which is the correct term, or to 'Tavi admins, which were not the same as our current structure. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:46, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
::Yeah, when I was going through the page I realized that there was that consistent use of "Admin Team". The only one I changed was in the link to Da Basement. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:48, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

== Clubs? ==

Something made me want to add this: "Clubs"

Yes, now there are many clubs out there, but the first one I believe (I was wrong) is [[User:Super Martyo Brother|Super Martyo Brother's]] club called "Teen/Tween Guy Squad". A suggestion? {{User:Sam the Man/sig}} 23:37, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

:Actually, there have been "clubs" years before Super Bro's. I don't think they are worth a mention on this page, though. I have not yet seen one of these groups to get up to more than putting user boxes on their user pages and post a few messages on talk pages. It's all good, but not quite something that has created actual communities or had an influence on the wiki.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 22:01, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

== FWF ==

Why is the Fanstuff WIki Forum not on here anywhere? --{{User:Homfrog/sig}} 14:25, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
:Are you talking about a link to the Wiki, or a whole article about it? Because there is a link down at the bottom left under "external links". --{{User:Theyellowdart/sig}} 14:56, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
::Oh, and there is a section about it, here [[HRWiki:A History#Fanstuff]]. --{{User:Theyellowdart/sig}} 14:59, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

== Forum IRC ==

We should add a link to the IRC room for the forum that was created a few days ago. I'd do it, but I forget exactly what day it was and I don't know how to make the link. Thanks, -{{User:Brightstar Shiner/sig}} 20:29, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== TaviStyle ==

How do I add that skin to my own wikis? {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 08:15, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
:Just go to [[Special:Preferences|your preferences]] and go to the skins tab. Select TaviStyle and save. {{User:Superfield Credit Union/sig}}
::That's not what I meant. I meant, where do I get the skin, other than the HRwiki and HRFwiki? I'd like to make a skin looking like [[UseMod:|UseMod]]. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 00:42, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:::It's not available elsewhere. It was written especially for us, really just for that one day. If you're looking for a no-frills skin, you might try the Classic, Nostalgia, or Simple skins. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:46, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
::::I've made the UsemodStyle skin. {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 12:13, 10 August 2008 (UTC)
:::::Can I at least have the sourcecode from "/home/hrwiki/skins/TaviStyle.php"? {{User:Dagoth/sig}} 11:22, 30 September 2008 (UTC)
::::::Sorry, not at this time. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:11, 7 October 2008 (UTC)

== Fanstuff Restart ==

Do you think we need to add something about this somewhere, and about the logo change? It's quite an important thing, even if it's not this wiki. If not, I still think we should mention the logo. {{User:Superfield Credit Union/sig}}
:I think that would be appropriate once things are further along. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:13, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
::How about now? {{User:Superfield Credit Union/sig}}

== Wily ==

WoW also attacked the Super Mario Wiki. {{User:Nihaho13/sig}} 19:21, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

And what about the event today? We are celibrating some aniversery... (outside of WoW) {{User:Nihaho13/sig}} 02:27, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
:Well, we usually record history when it history, not the present... {{User:Elcool/sig}} 05:38, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

== Questions ==

1. "In the first couple weeks Joey transcribed a few emails, starting with mile, but then life crept in and he was unable to do much more." What were the other ones?

2. Grawp is another infamous vandal; why hasn't he been added? He (or an impersonator) has attacked this Wiki. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 12:50, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
:1. Does it matter?
:2. As far as I recall, Grawp's attack(s) didn't affect the wiki enough to cause any need for changes to the way things are run. Not notable. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 12:52, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

== Servers and such ==

Should we put something in here about the servers/hosting options we have used over the years? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 18:03, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

HRWiki talk:A History

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[[The Brothers Chaps]] have publicly acknowledged many [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] [[Links#Fan_Sites|fansites]], including the Homestar Runner Wiki. They've been known to drop by when fansites are celebrating anniversaries or other special occasions, and their messages are generally very positive and appreciative. This article provides a listing of known public acknowledgments of fansites by The Brothers Chaps and other [[contributors]].
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== Homestar Runner Wiki Acknowledgments ==

* On September 9, 2011, the wiki was given exclusive previews of two [[Peasant's Quest Proposed Sequels|abandoned ideas]] for possible [[Peasant's Quest]] sequels.
* In the description of [[2011 Calendar]] at the [[Store]], it says "no more having to consult the Homestar Wiki", referring to the release dates of the Strong Bad Emails.
[[Image:SupportTheWiki.png|thumb|300px|Support Your Local Wiki!]]
* On October 8, 2009, a [[Main Page Message]] was added asking people to support the Wiki's [[HRWiki:2009 Fall Fundraising Drive|2009 Fall Fundraising Drive]].
**The text reads:
<blockquote style="width: 30em">
Support Your Local Wiki!

[[Main Page|HRwiki.org]] is a fan-run wiki that is wonderfully terrifying in its [[Headbands|exhaustiveness]]. It's not officially affiliated with us and no one gets any money from it, but they do have to pay for their own server. [[Main Page|Check it out]] and help keep the HRWiki awesome!

<div style="float: right; background: #9DE; font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; text-align: center; width: 6em; border-radius: 10px; -moz-border-radius: 10px" class="noul">[[HRWiki:DO YOU HAS?|DONATE NOW!]]</div>

<div style="color:#39C; margin-right: 10em">''"Without the Wiki, we wouldn't be able to remember which cartoon The Cheat was holding a spoon in!"''
<div style="text-align: right">''— The Bros. Chaps''</div></div>
</blockquote>
*On the DVD commentary for [[love poems]], it is suggested that the email be categorized as a "Not Quite Teen Girl Squad", based on the Teen Girl Squad cutaway scene (in reference to the [[:Category:Not Quite Strong Bad Emails|Not Quite Strong Bad Emails category]]). They also parody the fun fact categories, suggesting that Homestar's hair tucking into his sweater is "a goof, and a glitch, and a reference, and a real-world reference, and an inside reference".
*The DVD commentary for [[rated]] talks about how the Wiki unscrambled the image on the TV.
*In the DVD commentary for [[pizza joint]], Mike mentions learning about [[hammerspace]] from the Wiki. Matt pokes fun at the [[Disconnected Telephones]] page.
*In the DVD commentary for [[mini-golf]], Matt mentions learning the concept of the [[wikipedia:ouroboros|ouroboros]] from the Wiki and Mike talks about searching for The Cheat's arms.
*The DVD commentary for [[rough copy]] suggests that the appearance of the barbed wire costumes' negative space was listed as a goof on the Wiki (it was not). They claim it to be a stylistic choice. They also jokingly suggest that most of their goofs are a "laziness choice".
*"The Homestar Wiki" is thanked in the credits for all of the [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|SBCG4AP]] games.
*For over a year, the Wiki incorrectly reported that [[Mike Chapman]] did the voice of [[Mr. Bland]]. This was corrected after [[Matt Chapman]] revealed that this was a mistake during the [[Strongest Man in the World#Commentary Transcript|hidden creators' commentary]] of [[Strongest Man in the World]] on the DVD [[Everything Else, Volume 3]].
*The [[Quote of the Week]]s released on October 25, 2007, and September 22, 2005 were originally identical. However, the 2007 quote was changed within hours of being added to the site. The quote that it was changed to was suggested in the edit summary of [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Quote_of_the_Week&diff=next&oldid=507707 the edit adding the previous quote to the HRWiki article].
*During the [[Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007|Late Nite JengaJam Interview]], Matt mentions the Wiki when they talk about letting the fans run their own community (rather than hosting their own [[Strong Bad's Message Bored|message board]]).
*In the first commentary for [[road trip]], [[Karen Wagner]] thanked the Wiki for helping them keep their facts straight.
*In the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five|DVD]] commentary for the email [[boring (really)]], Matt Chapman said that the phrase [[Be's]] should have an entry on the Homestar Wiki. (It did.)
*At the [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007|Georgia Tech talk]], Matt [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007#wiki|talked briefly]] about the Wiki during the presentation.
*[[Karen Wagner]] sent a donation to the Wiki during the 2007 Spring Fundraising Drive along with a sticky note.
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Image:Karen_Wagner_Sticky.jpg
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*The Brothers Chaps' friend, [[Craig Zobel]], who has done work on HomestarRunner.com, [http://forum.hrwiki.org/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5035 registered] on the HRWiki Forum on January 15, 2007. He made a [[Forum:10623|thread]] regarding his film "Great World of Sound".
*In the [[Everything Else, Volume 2|DVD]] commentary for [[In Search of the Yello Dello Old Version]], Matt Chapman (jokingly) claims that [[Wikipedia:South Park|South Park]] ripped off the joke about [[Wikipedia:Pitfall!|Pitfall!]] from the cartoon. [[Y-O-U|Peter Olsen]] replies with "put it on the Wiki".
*In the [[Everything Else, Volume 2|DVD]] commentary for [[Bug In Mouth Disease]], Mike Chapman mentions that there was a [[Bug In Mouth Disease#Goofs|misspelling]] on one of Bubs's business cards that was pointed out by the Wiki. The word in question was "paranormal", which was misspelled as "paranaormal".
*In the [[Everything Else, Volume 2|DVD]] commentary for [[Homestarloween Party]], Mike Chapman briefly mentions that the [[Visor Robot]] was never officially named, but that they began calling it "Visor Robot" after the Wiki informally gave it that name.
* At the [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006|Flashforward conference]], Matt [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006#The Homestar Runner Wiki|talked briefly]] about the Wiki during the presentation.
* On November 18, 2005, Matt Chapman sent a personal letter to former Homestar Runner Wiki proprietor [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]], enclosed with the following note and several pages of sketches.
<blockquote>H*RWiki people!! 
Thanks for putting 
together such an awesome 
Homestar resource & fan 
community!! We couldn't 
find which SBEmail had 
The Cheat's angry eyes in it 
without you guys! Here's 
my "notes" from Jury 
Duty!! - Matt C</blockquote>
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Image:TBC Check Image.PNG
</gallery>
* In the [[Everything Else, Volume 1|DVD]] commentary for [[Strong Bad Sings]], Matt Chapman wonders if the [[Fat Bluebird]] has a page on the Wiki. (It didn't, at the time.)
* On Halloween 2005, [[User:Mibluvr13|Mibluvr13]] put together a virtual birthday card for Matt Chapman's 29th birthday with the signatures from various Wiki and forum users. ([[Forum:5751|View forum thread]]) Matt Chapman received the card and emailed her the following reply.
<blockquote>Thanks Chrissy and the rest of you! You guys rule. That card is awesome. And so is the Wiki and all the hard work you folks put into it. We use it all the time when we can't remember stuff from our cartoons. 
High fives all the times, 
Matt</blockquote>
<gallery>
Image:Matt B-day Card Front.png|<center>Front</center>
Image:Matt B-day Card Inside.png|<center>Inside</center>
</gallery>
* [[Jonathan Howe]], The Brothers Chaps' chief programmer, suggested to Bobby Blackwolf to post his [[Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005|interview]] on the Wiki. Bobby followed his advice as an [[Special:Contributions/24.99.97.221|anonymous contributor]].
* In the [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four|DVD]] commentary for the email [[animal]], Mike Chapman states that they made a [[animal#Goofs|goof]] regarding segmented/compound eyes, and that they discovered their mistake by reading the Wiki.
* The Brothers Chaps link to the Wiki's page for the [[Stinkomanual]] on their [http://www.brotherschaps.com/?page_id=46 blog].

== Acknowledgments of Other Fansites ==
===[http://www.burninghorizon.com/hsrforum/index.php Burning Horizon Forum]===
Matt Chapman posted a little message on the forum's one year anniversary, along with a sound clip featuring a small conversation between [[Strong Bad]] and [[Coach Z]].

<blockquote>Happy anniversary to each and all of ya'lls. You got a great little fansite here. High fives to everybody. Here's a treat from Strong Bad and Coach Z that'll be up for a little while. 

www.videlectrix.com/bhz.mp3 

Has Fun, 
Matt C</blockquote>

:'''''Message transcript:'''''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Happy anniversary, BHZ. ''{pronounces "BHZ" as "Buhoouhzzz"}''
:'''COACH Z:''' Don't ya mean BHZ? ''{spells out "BHZ"}'' I tell ya, I got a case of the BHZ once. You don't wanna see the needle they gotta use to a-norc-ulate ya for that one!
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Ew.

:*[[Mirror:bhz.mp3|Listen to the message]] (mirror)

===[http://web.archive.org/web/20060617170743/http://www.the-coolest-stuff-ever.com/ the-coolest-stuff-ever.com]===
When the site was originally launched in 2003, Matt and Mike Chapman sent its owner the following message:

:'''''Message transcript:'''''
:'''STRONG BAD:''' Welcome to the-coolest-stuff-ever.com. Finally, a website worthy of all of my awesome-memenemenity.

:*[[Mirror:the-coolest-stuff-ever.com_sb_welcome.wav|Listen to the message]] (mirror)

==See Also==
*[[Interviews and Public Appearances]]

[[Category:Lists|Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]
[[Category:Real World|Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]

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{{User:Invisible Robot Fish/talk page box|Hey there, thanks for stopping by. Drop me a line, tell me what's on your mind. '''« « « « Archive » » » »''' 
[[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive 1|1-20]] [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive 2|21-40]] 
 [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive database|the ''non-''guestbook]] 
 [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive Matt Chapman's Card|Matt's birthday card]] 
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}}

== Astrid Renee ==

Hey [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Little_Girl&curid=2834&diff=383047&oldid=349853&rcid=333354 this] is cool — verified in your birthday card conversations with her? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:00, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yeppers, I had delightful conversation. I even got Mike birthday. She laughed and said that it is already passed. She said 9/28, and the said, "oh wait, that's Donnie's birthday." Then she said that Mike's in 9/20. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:21, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

::GOSH. Lucky... Way to have awesome telephone skillz. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:28, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

== Better Late Than Never ==

Ok wikifolks, I just off the phone with UPS and the birthday card saga is over. The card was delivered today at 2:02 pm. I'm sure Matt will appreciate the thought and the fact that we tried to get the card to him before his birthday. Anywho, for all future ventures I now know the correct addresses in which to send packages...and now we now we know Mike birthday too! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:23, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:Huzzah! Good to know the card is finally in the right hands. (So... when do we get to see it?) {{User:Phlip/sig}} 20:56, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
::I didn't want to post it until he got a chance to see it. Karen said that she will give it to him this weekend. I will post the pictures tonight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:12, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:::Hey, that looks great! Thanks for all the hard work! :-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 00:04, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Just wanted to say hi. I have a weekly "saying hi" thing. Your first. See the list [[User:The thing/hi|here]]. {{User:The thing/sig}} 00:46, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
:right back at you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:07, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
::I'm here to say hi, too. :3 I haven't been here in a while. I used to write you haikus, remember? :D It's good to see that you all are still active on here. I hoped I wouldn't come back and see that you had all like...died. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::PBTK, glad to see you back. I was wondering where you went. No, I'll never leave. I'll be chronicling H*R until the hereafter. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:23, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
::::Eh, I went to the land of High School, where they make the assumption that you have no life outside of school, and have the magical ability to take up every second of your free time. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::::Ah, I remember that land. I too had no free time but it wasn't because of homework (I just didn't do that stuff), it was all the extra carricular stuff. I did [[wikipedia:American football|football]], [[wikipedia:Baseball|baseball]], [[wikipedia:Taekwondo|Tae Kwon Do]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|D.A.F.Y.]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Invictus (Yearbook club)]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Cinnabar (Poetry Magazine)]], and [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/clubs/sites/webmasters.html Webmasters] for the [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/index.php school website]. It's amazing that I had time to breathe.
:::::...and all of that pales in comparison, to try raise one small little boy. [[wikipedia:James Dobson|Dr. James Dobson]] described thes little guys in the book [[wikipedia:James_Dobson#Books|Bringing Up Boys]] as "all rocket, no rudder". How true, how true. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:23, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I too just want to say "hi," so hi! I like your user page, (I'm dreading the 1oth email from now - I'll miss The Paper if he does end up gettin' booted) and your "12 Days of Decemberween" contest! That's a really fun idea! Okay... byefornow! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:21, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
:Oh, Kai Lyn, I overlooked your comment. Hi. I'm glad that you like my page. also I've noticed that you have made a lot of quality edits right out of the gate, great jorb! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:47, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:Wow, I used to be pretty stupid. Haha {{User:The thing/sig}} 22:01, 25 December 2010 (UTC)

== [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]] ==

[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|thumb|125px|Most Improved!]]
After carefully evaluating [[User talk:Trey56#15 November 2006|your contributions]] to this week's [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]], I've realized that you earned the award on the right. Congraturation! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 19:41, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yaaaay! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:49, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

==See n Say==

Based on your edit of [[Why Come Only One Girl?]] do we need to change that site-wide? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:40, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:I have asked them to clarify their original request. I am awaiting further instructions from the Homestar Runner office and will pass their request on to a sysop. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 13:42, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::Check. Just seeing if I could be of any use with it. "Now back to my regularly scheduled day of Greek and waiting for someone to screw up the server." - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:46, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== Today's Edition of Stupid Coincidence Magazine ==

Today I tried to make a wikipedia account and it told me that there was already a Invisible Robot Fish, I thought first "how odd...that someone else would have that name" then I thought "perhaps I already made an account and forgot." Then today, when going through Tampo's old userpage I came across {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Tampo&diff=next&oldid=335875 this edit}}. I guess that I shouldn't expect much from someone as annoying as Tampo, but I'm puzzled why he chose me since I can't remember having any dialogue with him.
anyways. One, two, four, email me more. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:09, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:Ouch. Maybe you could go as "IRF", though. — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 21:15, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::That was taken too, I just went as calitopgun, which is my normal s/n outside of Homestarry Land. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:16, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:::Maybe he just also liked [[band names]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:21, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::::It's dot com: will you be on later tonight? Me's wants to here about your phone call today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:24, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== The Brother's Strong - help wanted ==

Hey everyone. I am working on a little project and one small component of it is to capture a screen shot with Strong Bad, Strong Sad, and Strong Mad, in it with no other characters in the shot. Do you haas? What it takes to find such a PNG. This isn't realy a contest but you can treat it like one if you so fancy. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:15, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:You can get almost get all three faces alone in a screenshot from the couch scene in [[extra plug]], but [[The Cheat]] probably gets too much in the way. I'll keep looking... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:35, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::Oh... [[:Image:thebrothersstrong.png|here you go]]. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:37, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Sweeeet! That's perfect. Rondleman, you are the man, my D.O.G.E.. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:45, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::::I'm sorry ma'am; free bagels just happened. ''{skates offscreen to the left}'' :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:52, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

== Some Award ==

[[Image:SomeAward.PNG]]
I'm happy to announce, that you are the first ever recipient! I hereby present you with '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars|Some Award]]''', in recognition of your [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math exemplary math skills]

Congratulations! {{User:Bryanc/sig}} 06:08, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

:Thank you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:19, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

== The 12 Days of D'ween Contest ==

Over the next 11 days I will be posting a verse a day. You play along and try to guess the next days' verse. I have already written out all of the verses so you won't be influencing them, but let see who can get the closest. '''Prize: self respect/pride... and maybe a muffin'''

===Day 2 Predictions===

#Um... two lame Nobots? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:24, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 3 Predictions===

#Three [[The Brothers Strong|Brothers Strong]]? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:29, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#[[The Barbershop Trio]] ? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 15:44, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#.....Three [[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad - email - checkin'est- type computers]] (maybe)????!!!!! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 20:03, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 4 Predictions===
*[[4 branches]], or [[Looking at a Thing in a Bag|4 drinks for 4 cool guys?]] {{User:Theyellowdart/sig}}

===Day 5 Predictions===
# [[local news|Best five bucks I ever spent]] {{User:Trey56/sig}} 18:35, 17 December 2006

===Day 6 Predictions===
#[[Biz Cas Fri 1|five or six appe "teasers"]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 23:27, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 7 Predictions===

#Seven [[Puppet Jam]] sessions? (Okay, that's a stretch, I know...) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 23:22, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
#Nah, gotta be 7 Years of Halloween toons - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 03:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 8 Predictions===
# Eight Decemberween Pagent Characters? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 17:25, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 9 Predictions===
#Oh man!!! I got 7 right!!! (woot. woot. woot!) And I must say, day 6 and day 8 quite simply crack me up! Good one...s... I R F! ... And now for my guess... [[crazy cartoon|Strong Bad can do it! He will do it nine times]]. (I know he technically does it ten times, but this's alls I gots for now!) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 18:34, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
#Dang, she stole mine. I'd have to agree: Nine kicks in Homestar's face. - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 18:38, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 10 Predictions===
#9 Stinko levels!!! Oh man! It's soooo obvious now that it's up there!!!! Darn! Okay... On the 10th day of D'ween... something about Strong Bad's [[bottom 10]], like dry t-shirt contests? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 16:36, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 11 Predictions===

Sorry, I didn't give you a chance here

===Day 12 Predictions===

#[[army|Twelve of Them?]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 20:45, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
#Everybody everybody's [[Characters#Main characters|12 favorite characters]]? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:46, 24 December 2006 (UTC) (Happy Decemberween I R F! Thanks for the great game!)

== Hey low! ==

Left ya a [[User_talk:Stux|reply]] on my talk page! (Used to wikipedia messages now.) Merry Christmas! And a Happy New year. :) ! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:42, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
:reply'd {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:00, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

== Concensus ==

Re: [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Subtitles:arcadegame/en&curid=28370&diff=400957&oldid=400939&rcid=351738] - why don't you teach me right here what the hell concensus means? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 01:22, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
:Well...[[wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] generally means that a group a has come to a common decision. In [[Talk:Arcade_Game#Trogador|this]] page the opinions differ greatly and the users at the time was 5-3 in their opinions. That wouldn't even be good enough for STUFF. So no, there was not a consensus. Of those users that weighed in Tom, It's dot com, and Phlip, thought it was Trogdor, to whose opinion I give much weight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:52, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

==Thanks!==
Thanks for all the help and for welcoming me Invisible Robot Fish, I appreciate it very much.

P.S. I just saw the [[Strong Bad Email]] where you got your name. {{User:Saddy_Dumpington/sig}} 01:35, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

:Yes, [[band names]] is a classic. [[Limozeen]], [[Taranchula]], and to a lesser extent Z-nuff. Good Fun. Oh, and you're very welcome. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:54, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

== ? ==

What is P-Mail? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:13, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Hi there Lazylaces, lemme start by saying that I'd be happy to help with your sig since it looks like you are having trouble. First, you can't trick media wiki by using the ascii characters in lieu of things like <nowiki>[[ | ]] or ://</nowiki>. It will interpret them as seperate characters. I see that you are trying to put a picture in your sig. Might I suggest that you see [[Help:Signature|this page]]. Once you have the sig setup on a subpage and have followed the steps in the above help page, then all you'll have to do is type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to stamp your name and date. Also I think the desired effect that you are looking for can be gained by typing <code><nowiki> [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png]</nowiki></code>. Now, as for P-mail, [[The Paper]] has been a staple of SBEmails for like, forever. Actually forver is accurate. This is a count-down to when the paper is supposedly replaced. Some might think that nothing will happen on email #173, but I am not one of them. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:24, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
::P.S. take a look at [[User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig|my sig]] for more help as I also use images in this way. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:34, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

== RE:? ==

Also, Do you know of any Marzipan and Strong Sad thumbnails? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:18, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Here is a little tip that I learned from [[User:Phlip|Phlip]], any image, when scaled down saves a smaller image on our server. You can go to the [[HRWiki:Sandbox|sandbox]], take the image that you want, then scale it down to the desired size and don't forget to use show preview. Then right click that image and click properties. The image location should be displayed. When using this image, use the full path and only one <nowiki>[, instead of [[</nowiki>. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:30, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

==Username==
Thanks for changing it. Don't know why I had it that way. {{User:Geshmalderborgen/sig}} 19:37, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
:No problem, anytime. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:44, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

== Happy Bday ==

<s>Looks like your son is totally not getting older, unlike you ;-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)</s> Yay, party!{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
: :o) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::Happyday for the both of yous! {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 05:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Yes, indeed, have a great invsible robotly birthday. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 05:33, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I agree — have some invisible robot worms :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 05:37, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

== April Fools ==

Hey! That was MY idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [[User:Homestar-winner|Homestar-winner]] 11:09, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
:and what a good idea it was. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:25, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

== BABY! ==

So cute!!!! Yay for offspring! Many combolations from me to ye! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 15:53, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:Congratulations on the new <s>Homestar Runner fan</s> Baby! Awwww! She's soooo cuuuute! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
::Contragulations on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Invisible_Robot_Fish&curid=10559&diff=452270&oldid=446718 the newest addition}} to the Cali family! She's cute! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:32, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Thank you, momma and baby might go home today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:29, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
::::w00t! She's SO GOOD! Congraturations! P.S.: watch out! she's eating fingers! You need those for being on the wiki.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 11:28, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

==Mike's Birthday Card==

(See [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|here]])

== P-mail coundown ==

I hadn't heard of this Wiki when [[montage]] first was released and I wasn't nearly as involved with it before [[the paper]] as I am now, but for the record, I'd been counting down to email #173 ever since montage. I think Strong Bad made me the happiest he's ever made me in the last 4 seconds of [[more armies]].--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 05:39, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:Well, I'm glad that you now know about the wiki...and knowing is half the battle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 05:47, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

::Or at least [[Wikipedia:Knowing Is Half the Hassle|half the hassle]]...--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 06:06, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:::more like [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5255/ this] and [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5191/ this] {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 06:25, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mike's Birthday Card.2 ==
Any news on it? [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:17, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:It shipped and should arrive by 09/19 at the Homestar Runner office. They will see Mike on 09/21 and give it to him then. Once I get confirmation that Mike has seen the card, I will post pictures of it. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:28, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
::Oh okay. Thanks! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 23:24, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:::The package has been confirmed as delivered. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:06, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

==The Pizza Trophy==
[[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|thumb|The rarely-awarded Pizza Trophy]]
Wow, Invisible Robot Fish, I'm completely blown away by the finished product of [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive Mike Chapman's Card|Mike's Birthday Card]]. It looks very professional, and '''76" by 48"'''??? That's like the surface area of a door! On top of that, you did a great job of gathering signatures and facilitating the process for everyone involved.

So, I'm awarding you the rarely-given '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars#Pizza Trophy|Pizza Trophy]]'''. I've always wanted to give this out, but it's rare that I've seen work that justifies the description:
<blockquote>
This is a symbol of outstanding work representing collaborative effort toward a common goal. Superior to the [[HRWiki:Barnstars#Iron Cup|Iron Cup]]. [[The Cheat]] won this award upon successful completion of all seven courses in [[Awexome Cross]].
</blockquote>

Thanks so much for all the work you put into this card — I'm sure everyone who signed that card appreciates it! Best, {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:39, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

:Aw, you rock Trey. That made my day, which has otherwise been a sad day. I'm gonnna go now and place that trophy on my mantle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:55, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

::Sorry — I just remembered why today's a sad day :( I hope the rest of it goes better for you. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:06, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mikes Birthday Card.3 ==
Wow. We sure had alot of messages on there. I will admit, Mike probably appreciated the heck out of it, and you did a fantastic job compiling it. Thanks for letting the Wiki do that!
But I have a question, why is 9/25 a sad day? 9/25 was actually my birthday, so I was wondering why it was a sad day.
Thanks again for doing the whole birthday card thing! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:42, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
:Well happy belated birthday to you. It was a sad day because we had to put the family dog down on 9/24[http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/me---1.jpg .] It was a sad day but life goes on :) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks for the birthday wish, and I'm sorry about your puppy. I've had similar happen, and yes life does go on. Have a great day. =] [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 19:06, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

== Missy's Card? ==

Hey IRF,

How 'bout we make a card for Missy when her birthday rolls around? I can imagine she's feeling pretty left out right now. Besides, she's just as important as the Brothers Chaps. If you already have one in the works, lemme know. If you don't, talk to me, and I'd be happy to help you organize it and get it together.

Sincerely, 
{{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}} 23:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
:I have noticed that she hasn't got a card yet. I agree. Let's make a card for Missy! {{User:Sam the Man/sig}} 23:31, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

::I'm glad to see that there are others that want to do this. I want to mention 3 things: #1) I am about to go a 2 week vacation and will be out of contact for awhile (for Missy we have some time). #2) Matt's birthday is coming up much sooner that Missy's. #3) I have had the honor and privilidge of doing this twice now. I don't think it would be fair for me to hog this. Out of this experience I have had the opportunity to talk [[Karen Wagner]] a few times, which was awesome. I must also talk about access. I am not a sysop so the fact that I was trusted with the address to send things to the TBC is very rare. I think the less people that know such information, the bigger blessing that we can be as awhole to TBC. The LAST thing that we want is for sensitive information to be given to the wrong person (and I'm not imply that any of you are the wrong person) and TBC get tons of <s>fan-mail</s> crap in the mail. For these reasons, I think it best for a sysop or duly chosen user by the sysops to take the helm on this. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:52, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, Matt already got a card, but Missy hasn't; I say we put her as the top priority for the moment. I see your point with the Brothers Chaps' mailing address. Not everyone could/can be trusted with valuable info like that. If that info was put in the wrong hands or was somehow leaked, TBC would be flooded with mail, and you, me, Sam, and anyone else involved would take the fall, maybe the whole Wiki, even. Maybe{{User:Loafing/sig}} could be trusted with that. After all, he is a sysop.{{User:Homestarmy_Commando1/sig}}19:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
::::Loafing lives in New Zealand. It wouldn't be practical to ship something from there. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:31, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::Well, let's get a sysop in the States to spearhead that. I really want to help with Missy's card, so I'll feel useful and get some recognition out of it. Do you have any ideas? {{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}}
::::::I suggest that you ask a sysop {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::::HC1: As I said on my page, if you're looking for something to do there are a lot of projects (see [[HRWiki:The Stick]]) that are more practical than this. (Do we even know her birthday?) Furthermore, anything being sent on behalf of the wiki would have to go through an administrator (Joey, Tom, or me), not just a sysop. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:18, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
I've moved this conversation to [[HRWiki:Da Basement#Birthday cards for TBC et al.]] — I think it's a community-wide issue we should all discuss... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 00:51, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

== Grammar Guru Award ==

Hey there, IRF. I thought I'd drop by to let you know that the [[HRWiki:Barnstars]] page is going to be cleaned, and your Grammar Guru award may be removed from the page. (The image will not be deleted.) If you want to keep the award there, please say so before the revision, or add it again afterward. Thanks, — {{User:SamFisher1022/sig}} 19:53, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
: I wouldn't be so quick to act, I think there is still much discussion that would be needed to do such a massive deletion. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:18, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

== Powerpoint Pic for you ==

I though you might like [http://www.homfrog.net/IRFPowerpointPic.PNG this]. Your username inspired me. --{{User:Homfrog/sig}} 19:42, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:very nice. Neads a little more robotness though, perhaps an antanae, a robotic fin, or at least some rivets. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:25, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

== C'mon, Blue! ==

Sorry.. just felt like saying that. =] {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 06:56, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
:A good umpiring buddy of mine has that as his license plate. My plate says HEY BLUE. It's been a good year. This was my first year doing college after years of HS. I did 3 D-1 games, 3 D-2 games, 4 D-3 games and 2 JUCO games. I was only expecting 1 or 2 college game with this being my first year as a college umpire. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 03:17, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

== Hey there ==

Good to see you around, Mr. Fish, even if it's just for an occasional edit. I imagine life is keeping you busy enough not to be able to wiki much (happens to a lot of the best of us; even my contribs and IRC presence are way down from what they used to be). Good to see you when you can edit, though. Catch you later. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 02:11, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
:I'm always around, but yeah don't have time for wiki or IRC. I'll update my user page in a minute to fill you in on life's business. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:01, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

== Happy Birthday! ==

Happy Birthday IRF! Dunno where you might be now but I hope you're enjoying being... older. :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:55, 5 March 2011 (UTC)

:Thanks Stux, I am 30 now. That's old, but not as old as [[User:Qermaq|Qermaq]]. Life is good. I'd be here more often if TBC got back into the swing of things. I check the updates pages about once a week or so (or two) to see if anything is new, then I leave. BTW, we have bay #4 on the way. Woot woot. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:20, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

== Umpire ==

{{p|l={{FULLURL:User:It's dot com|diff=723923&oldid=720284}} Check it out, yo.}} — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:48, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
:Nice, what level/league? Is this fill-in or temp-style, try it out or fill in thing, or did you join the brotherhood of umps? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:57, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

User talk:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:57:16 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Umpire */

{{User:Invisible Robot Fish/talk page box|Hey there, thanks for stopping by. Drop me a line, tell me what's on your mind. '''« « « « Archive » » » »''' 
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== Astrid Renee ==

Hey [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Little_Girl&curid=2834&diff=383047&oldid=349853&rcid=333354 this] is cool — verified in your birthday card conversations with her? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:00, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yeppers, I had delightful conversation. I even got Mike birthday. She laughed and said that it is already passed. She said 9/28, and the said, "oh wait, that's Donnie's birthday." Then she said that Mike's in 9/20. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:21, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

::GOSH. Lucky... Way to have awesome telephone skillz. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:28, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

== Better Late Than Never ==

Ok wikifolks, I just off the phone with UPS and the birthday card saga is over. The card was delivered today at 2:02 pm. I'm sure Matt will appreciate the thought and the fact that we tried to get the card to him before his birthday. Anywho, for all future ventures I now know the correct addresses in which to send packages...and now we now we know Mike birthday too! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:23, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:Huzzah! Good to know the card is finally in the right hands. (So... when do we get to see it?) {{User:Phlip/sig}} 20:56, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
::I didn't want to post it until he got a chance to see it. Karen said that she will give it to him this weekend. I will post the pictures tonight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:12, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
:::Hey, that looks great! Thanks for all the hard work! :-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 00:04, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Just wanted to say hi. I have a weekly "saying hi" thing. Your first. See the list [[User:The thing/hi|here]]. {{User:The thing/sig}} 00:46, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
:right back at you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:07, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
::I'm here to say hi, too. :3 I haven't been here in a while. I used to write you haikus, remember? :D It's good to see that you all are still active on here. I hoped I wouldn't come back and see that you had all like...died. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::PBTK, glad to see you back. I was wondering where you went. No, I'll never leave. I'll be chronicling H*R until the hereafter. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:23, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
::::Eh, I went to the land of High School, where they make the assumption that you have no life outside of school, and have the magical ability to take up every second of your free time. [[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]]
:::::Ah, I remember that land. I too had no free time but it wasn't because of homework (I just didn't do that stuff), it was all the extra carricular stuff. I did [[wikipedia:American football|football]], [[wikipedia:Baseball|baseball]], [[wikipedia:Taekwondo|Tae Kwon Do]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|D.A.F.Y.]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Invictus (Yearbook club)]], [[wikipedia:Ward_Melville_High_School#Co-Curricular_Program|Cinnabar (Poetry Magazine)]], and [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/clubs/sites/webmasters.html Webmasters] for the [http://www.3villagecsd.k12.ny.us/wmhs/index.php school website]. It's amazing that I had time to breathe.
:::::...and all of that pales in comparison, to try raise one small little boy. [[wikipedia:James Dobson|Dr. James Dobson]] described thes little guys in the book [[wikipedia:James_Dobson#Books|Bringing Up Boys]] as "all rocket, no rudder". How true, how true. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:23, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
I too just want to say "hi," so hi! I like your user page, (I'm dreading the 1oth email from now - I'll miss The Paper if he does end up gettin' booted) and your "12 Days of Decemberween" contest! That's a really fun idea! Okay... byefornow! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:21, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
:Oh, Kai Lyn, I overlooked your comment. Hi. I'm glad that you like my page. also I've noticed that you have made a lot of quality edits right out of the gate, great jorb! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:47, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:Wow, I used to be pretty stupid. Haha {{User:The thing/sig}} 22:01, 25 December 2010 (UTC)

== [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]] ==

[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|thumb|125px|Most Improved!]]
After carefully evaluating [[User talk:Trey56#15 November 2006|your contributions]] to this week's [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|NES Endings Trivia Challenge]], I've realized that you earned the award on the right. Congraturation! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 19:41, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

:Yaaaay! {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:49, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

==See n Say==

Based on your edit of [[Why Come Only One Girl?]] do we need to change that site-wide? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:40, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:I have asked them to clarify their original request. I am awaiting further instructions from the Homestar Runner office and will pass their request on to a sysop. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 13:42, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::Check. Just seeing if I could be of any use with it. "Now back to my regularly scheduled day of Greek and waiting for someone to screw up the server." - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 13:46, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== Today's Edition of Stupid Coincidence Magazine ==

Today I tried to make a wikipedia account and it told me that there was already a Invisible Robot Fish, I thought first "how odd...that someone else would have that name" then I thought "perhaps I already made an account and forgot." Then today, when going through Tampo's old userpage I came across {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Tampo&diff=next&oldid=335875 this edit}}. I guess that I shouldn't expect much from someone as annoying as Tampo, but I'm puzzled why he chose me since I can't remember having any dialogue with him.
anyways. One, two, four, email me more. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:09, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:Ouch. Maybe you could go as "IRF", though. — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 21:15, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::That was taken too, I just went as calitopgun, which is my normal s/n outside of Homestarry Land. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:16, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

:::Maybe he just also liked [[band names]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:21, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

::::It's dot com: will you be on later tonight? Me's wants to here about your phone call today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:24, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

== The Brother's Strong - help wanted ==

Hey everyone. I am working on a little project and one small component of it is to capture a screen shot with Strong Bad, Strong Sad, and Strong Mad, in it with no other characters in the shot. Do you haas? What it takes to find such a PNG. This isn't realy a contest but you can treat it like one if you so fancy. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:15, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:You can get almost get all three faces alone in a screenshot from the couch scene in [[extra plug]], but [[The Cheat]] probably gets too much in the way. I'll keep looking... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:35, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::Oh... [[:Image:thebrothersstrong.png|here you go]]. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:37, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Sweeeet! That's perfect. Rondleman, you are the man, my D.O.G.E.. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:45, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
::::I'm sorry ma'am; free bagels just happened. ''{skates offscreen to the left}'' :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 23:52, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

== Some Award ==

[[Image:SomeAward.PNG]]
I'm happy to announce, that you are the first ever recipient! I hereby present you with '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars|Some Award]]''', in recognition of your [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math exemplary math skills]

Congratulations! {{User:Bryanc/sig}} 06:08, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

:Thank you. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:19, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
{{clear}}

== The 12 Days of D'ween Contest ==

Over the next 11 days I will be posting a verse a day. You play along and try to guess the next days' verse. I have already written out all of the verses so you won't be influencing them, but let see who can get the closest. '''Prize: self respect/pride... and maybe a muffin'''

===Day 2 Predictions===

#Um... two lame Nobots? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:24, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 3 Predictions===

#Three [[The Brothers Strong|Brothers Strong]]? {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:29, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#[[The Barbershop Trio]] ? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 15:44, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
#.....Three [[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad - email - checkin'est- type computers]] (maybe)????!!!!! [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 20:03, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 4 Predictions===
*[[4 branches]], or [[Looking at a Thing in a Bag|4 drinks for 4 cool guys?]] {{User:Theyellowdart/sig}}

===Day 5 Predictions===
# [[local news|Best five bucks I ever spent]] {{User:Trey56/sig}} 18:35, 17 December 2006

===Day 6 Predictions===
#[[Biz Cas Fri 1|five or six appe "teasers"]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 23:27, 19 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 7 Predictions===

#Seven [[Puppet Jam]] sessions? (Okay, that's a stretch, I know...) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 23:22, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
#Nah, gotta be 7 Years of Halloween toons - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 03:05, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 8 Predictions===
# Eight Decemberween Pagent Characters? - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 17:25, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 9 Predictions===
#Oh man!!! I got 7 right!!! (woot. woot. woot!) And I must say, day 6 and day 8 quite simply crack me up! Good one...s... I R F! ... And now for my guess... [[crazy cartoon|Strong Bad can do it! He will do it nine times]]. (I know he technically does it ten times, but this's alls I gots for now!) [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 18:34, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
#Dang, she stole mine. I'd have to agree: Nine kicks in Homestar's face. - [[User:Ilko Skevüld's Teh C|Ilko Skevüld's Teh C]] 18:38, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 10 Predictions===
#9 Stinko levels!!! Oh man! It's soooo obvious now that it's up there!!!! Darn! Okay... On the 10th day of D'ween... something about Strong Bad's [[bottom 10]], like dry t-shirt contests? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 16:36, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

===Day 11 Predictions===

Sorry, I didn't give you a chance here

===Day 12 Predictions===

#[[army|Twelve of Them?]] - {{User:The Joe/sig}} 20:45, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
#Everybody everybody's [[Characters#Main characters|12 favorite characters]]? [[User:4kai2lyn6|kai lyn]] 22:46, 24 December 2006 (UTC) (Happy Decemberween I R F! Thanks for the great game!)

== Hey low! ==

Left ya a [[User_talk:Stux|reply]] on my talk page! (Used to wikipedia messages now.) Merry Christmas! And a Happy New year. :) ! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:42, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
:reply'd {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:00, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

== Concensus ==

Re: [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Subtitles:arcadegame/en&curid=28370&diff=400957&oldid=400939&rcid=351738] - why don't you teach me right here what the hell concensus means? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 01:22, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
:Well...[[wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] generally means that a group a has come to a common decision. In [[Talk:Arcade_Game#Trogador|this]] page the opinions differ greatly and the users at the time was 5-3 in their opinions. That wouldn't even be good enough for STUFF. So no, there was not a consensus. Of those users that weighed in Tom, It's dot com, and Phlip, thought it was Trogdor, to whose opinion I give much weight. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:52, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

==Thanks!==
Thanks for all the help and for welcoming me Invisible Robot Fish, I appreciate it very much.

P.S. I just saw the [[Strong Bad Email]] where you got your name. {{User:Saddy_Dumpington/sig}} 01:35, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

:Yes, [[band names]] is a classic. [[Limozeen]], [[Taranchula]], and to a lesser extent Z-nuff. Good Fun. Oh, and you're very welcome. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:54, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

== ? ==

What is P-Mail? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:13, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Hi there Lazylaces, lemme start by saying that I'd be happy to help with your sig since it looks like you are having trouble. First, you can't trick media wiki by using the ascii characters in lieu of things like <nowiki>[[ | ]] or ://</nowiki>. It will interpret them as seperate characters. I see that you are trying to put a picture in your sig. Might I suggest that you see [[Help:Signature|this page]]. Once you have the sig setup on a subpage and have followed the steps in the above help page, then all you'll have to do is type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to stamp your name and date. Also I think the desired effect that you are looking for can be gained by typing <code><nowiki> [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png]</nowiki></code>. Now, as for P-mail, [[The Paper]] has been a staple of SBEmails for like, forever. Actually forver is accurate. This is a count-down to when the paper is supposedly replaced. Some might think that nothing will happen on email #173, but I am not one of them. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:24, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
::P.S. take a look at [[User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig|my sig]] for more help as I also use images in this way. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:34, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

== RE:? ==

Also, Do you know of any Marzipan and Strong Sad thumbnails? [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User:Lazylaces http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/3/37/grinning_marzipan.png/19px-grinning_marzipan.png] 15:18, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
:Here is a little tip that I learned from [[User:Phlip|Phlip]], any image, when scaled down saves a smaller image on our server. You can go to the [[HRWiki:Sandbox|sandbox]], take the image that you want, then scale it down to the desired size and don't forget to use show preview. Then right click that image and click properties. The image location should be displayed. When using this image, use the full path and only one <nowiki>[, instead of [[</nowiki>. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:30, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

==Username==
Thanks for changing it. Don't know why I had it that way. {{User:Geshmalderborgen/sig}} 19:37, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
:No problem, anytime. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 20:44, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

== Happy Bday ==

<s>Looks like your son is totally not getting older, unlike you ;-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)</s> Yay, party!{{User:Loafing/sig}} 03:29, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
: :o) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:08, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::Happyday for the both of yous! {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 05:24, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Yes, indeed, have a great invsible robotly birthday. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 05:33, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
::::I agree — have some invisible robot worms :) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 05:37, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

== April Fools ==

Hey! That was MY idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [[User:Homestar-winner|Homestar-winner]] 11:09, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
:and what a good idea it was. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:25, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

== BABY! ==

So cute!!!! Yay for offspring! Many combolations from me to ye! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 15:53, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:Congratulations on the new <s>Homestar Runner fan</s> Baby! Awwww! She's soooo cuuuute! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
::Contragulations on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Invisible_Robot_Fish&curid=10559&diff=452270&oldid=446718 the newest addition}} to the Cali family! She's cute! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:32, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Thank you, momma and baby might go home today. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:29, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
::::w00t! She's SO GOOD! Congraturations! P.S.: watch out! she's eating fingers! You need those for being on the wiki.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 11:28, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

==Mike's Birthday Card==

(See [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|here]])

== P-mail coundown ==

I hadn't heard of this Wiki when [[montage]] first was released and I wasn't nearly as involved with it before [[the paper]] as I am now, but for the record, I'd been counting down to email #173 ever since montage. I think Strong Bad made me the happiest he's ever made me in the last 4 seconds of [[more armies]].--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 05:39, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:Well, I'm glad that you now know about the wiki...and knowing is half the battle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 05:47, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

::Or at least [[Wikipedia:Knowing Is Half the Hassle|half the hassle]]...--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 06:06, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

:::more like [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5255/ this] and [http://www.retrojunk.com/details_commercial/5191/ this] {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 06:25, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mike's Birthday Card.2 ==
Any news on it? [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:17, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:It shipped and should arrive by 09/19 at the Homestar Runner office. They will see Mike on 09/21 and give it to him then. Once I get confirmation that Mike has seen the card, I will post pictures of it. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:28, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
::Oh okay. Thanks! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 23:24, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
:::The package has been confirmed as delivered. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:06, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

==The Pizza Trophy==
[[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|thumb|The rarely-awarded Pizza Trophy]]
Wow, Invisible Robot Fish, I'm completely blown away by the finished product of [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive Mike Chapman's Card|Mike's Birthday Card]]. It looks very professional, and '''76" by 48"'''??? That's like the surface area of a door! On top of that, you did a great job of gathering signatures and facilitating the process for everyone involved.

So, I'm awarding you the rarely-given '''[[HRWiki:Barnstars#Pizza Trophy|Pizza Trophy]]'''. I've always wanted to give this out, but it's rare that I've seen work that justifies the description:
<blockquote>
This is a symbol of outstanding work representing collaborative effort toward a common goal. Superior to the [[HRWiki:Barnstars#Iron Cup|Iron Cup]]. [[The Cheat]] won this award upon successful completion of all seven courses in [[Awexome Cross]].
</blockquote>

Thanks so much for all the work you put into this card — I'm sure everyone who signed that card appreciates it! Best, {{User:Trey56/sig}} 15:39, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

:Aw, you rock Trey. That made my day, which has otherwise been a sad day. I'm gonnna go now and place that trophy on my mantle. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:55, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

::Sorry — I just remembered why today's a sad day :( I hope the rest of it goes better for you. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 16:06, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

== Mikes Birthday Card.3 ==
Wow. We sure had alot of messages on there. I will admit, Mike probably appreciated the heck out of it, and you did a fantastic job compiling it. Thanks for letting the Wiki do that!
But I have a question, why is 9/25 a sad day? 9/25 was actually my birthday, so I was wondering why it was a sad day.
Thanks again for doing the whole birthday card thing! [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 02:42, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
:Well happy belated birthday to you. It was a sad day because we had to put the family dog down on 9/24[http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/me---1.jpg .] It was a sad day but life goes on :) {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 16:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks for the birthday wish, and I'm sorry about your puppy. I've had similar happen, and yes life does go on. Have a great day. =] [[User:JasonDeLima|JasonDeLima]] 19:06, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

== Missy's Card? ==

Hey IRF,

How 'bout we make a card for Missy when her birthday rolls around? I can imagine she's feeling pretty left out right now. Besides, she's just as important as the Brothers Chaps. If you already have one in the works, lemme know. If you don't, talk to me, and I'd be happy to help you organize it and get it together.

Sincerely, 
{{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}} 23:27, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
:I have noticed that she hasn't got a card yet. I agree. Let's make a card for Missy! {{User:Sam the Man/sig}} 23:31, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

::I'm glad to see that there are others that want to do this. I want to mention 3 things: #1) I am about to go a 2 week vacation and will be out of contact for awhile (for Missy we have some time). #2) Matt's birthday is coming up much sooner that Missy's. #3) I have had the honor and privilidge of doing this twice now. I don't think it would be fair for me to hog this. Out of this experience I have had the opportunity to talk [[Karen Wagner]] a few times, which was awesome. I must also talk about access. I am not a sysop so the fact that I was trusted with the address to send things to the TBC is very rare. I think the less people that know such information, the bigger blessing that we can be as awhole to TBC. The LAST thing that we want is for sensitive information to be given to the wrong person (and I'm not imply that any of you are the wrong person) and TBC get tons of <s>fan-mail</s> crap in the mail. For these reasons, I think it best for a sysop or duly chosen user by the sysops to take the helm on this. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:52, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, Matt already got a card, but Missy hasn't; I say we put her as the top priority for the moment. I see your point with the Brothers Chaps' mailing address. Not everyone could/can be trusted with valuable info like that. If that info was put in the wrong hands or was somehow leaked, TBC would be flooded with mail, and you, me, Sam, and anyone else involved would take the fall, maybe the whole Wiki, even. Maybe{{User:Loafing/sig}} could be trusted with that. After all, he is a sysop.{{User:Homestarmy_Commando1/sig}}19:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
::::Loafing lives in New Zealand. It wouldn't be practical to ship something from there. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:31, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::Well, let's get a sysop in the States to spearhead that. I really want to help with Missy's card, so I'll feel useful and get some recognition out of it. Do you have any ideas? {{User:Homestarmy Commando1/sig}}
::::::I suggest that you ask a sysop {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:09, 19 October 2007 (UTC)
:::::::HC1: As I said on my page, if you're looking for something to do there are a lot of projects (see [[HRWiki:The Stick]]) that are more practical than this. (Do we even know her birthday?) Furthermore, anything being sent on behalf of the wiki would have to go through an administrator (Joey, Tom, or me), not just a sysop. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:18, 23 October 2007 (UTC)
I've moved this conversation to [[HRWiki:Da Basement#Birthday cards for TBC et al.]] — I think it's a community-wide issue we should all discuss... {{User:Trey56/sig}} 00:51, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

== Grammar Guru Award ==

Hey there, IRF. I thought I'd drop by to let you know that the [[HRWiki:Barnstars]] page is going to be cleaned, and your Grammar Guru award may be removed from the page. (The image will not be deleted.) If you want to keep the award there, please say so before the revision, or add it again afterward. Thanks, — {{User:SamFisher1022/sig}} 19:53, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
: I wouldn't be so quick to act, I think there is still much discussion that would be needed to do such a massive deletion. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 12:18, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

== Powerpoint Pic for you ==

I though you might like [http://www.homfrog.net/IRFPowerpointPic.PNG this]. Your username inspired me. --{{User:Homfrog/sig}} 19:42, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:very nice. Neads a little more robotness though, perhaps an antanae, a robotic fin, or at least some rivets. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:25, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

== C'mon, Blue! ==

Sorry.. just felt like saying that. =] {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 06:56, 27 July 2008 (UTC)
:A good umpiring buddy of mine has that as his license plate. My plate says HEY BLUE. It's been a good year. This was my first year doing college after years of HS. I did 3 D-1 games, 3 D-2 games, 4 D-3 games and 2 JUCO games. I was only expecting 1 or 2 college game with this being my first year as a college umpire. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 03:17, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

== Hey there ==

Good to see you around, Mr. Fish, even if it's just for an occasional edit. I imagine life is keeping you busy enough not to be able to wiki much (happens to a lot of the best of us; even my contribs and IRC presence are way down from what they used to be). Good to see you when you can edit, though. Catch you later. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 02:11, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
:I'm always around, but yeah don't have time for wiki or IRC. I'll update my user page in a minute to fill you in on life's business. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 01:01, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

== Happy Birthday! ==

Happy Birthday IRF! Dunno where you might be now but I hope you're enjoying being... older. :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:55, 5 March 2011 (UTC)

:Thanks Stux, I am 30 now. That's old, but not as old as [[User:Qermaq|Qermaq]]. Life is good. I'd be here more often if TBC got back into the swing of things. I check the updates pages about once a week or so (or two) to see if anything is new, then I leave. BTW, we have bay #4 on the way. Woot woot. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:20, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

== Umpire ==

{{p|l={{FULLURL:User:It's dot com|diff=723923&oldid=720284}} Check it out, yo.}} — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:48, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
:Nice, what level/league? Is this or temp-style, try it out or fill in thing, or did you join the brotherhood of ump? {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:57, 10 October 2011 (UTC)

User talk:Stux

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:22:16 GMT

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**[[Special:Mypage/monobook.css|YOUR monobook.css]] (link might be red. That's ok! Chances are you don't need it.)
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* Cool! Wow! My first serious contribution! check out: [[The Geddup Noise]]. It's not yet complete, and it definitely it a lot of work! But all These guys you see in the history have worked hard at getting this list right! Amazing how much goes into one little article! I'm tired. I need to go back to the world of responsability again :(. Take care ppl! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:32, 27 Sep 2005 (UTC)
**Great job with that article! ^-^ You and Joshua did great with it (although I helped. A little). Good luck with future articles too. I might suggest making note of it on your actual user page too, along with the talk page. (I like it on the talk page, though. It lets people--like me--give random and well-deserved congratulations.) In closing, keep up the nice work. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
***Thank you for the kind comment DorianGray! You have a wonderful night! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:50, 27 Sep 2005 (UTC)

*Ok Learning to do [[Template:Talk:Stinkoman_20X6|templates]], [[Talk:Stinkoman_20X6/Archive|archives]], and [[strongbad_email.exe_DVD_Artwork|image positioning]] is FUN! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:43, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)
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*http://urbanlegends.about.com/cs/historical/a/jfk_berliner.htm [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Heimstern_L%C3%A4ufer&diff=208414&oldid=208411]
*http://www.bartleby.com/61/43/T0214300.html [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bill_Martinson&diff=prev&oldid=209780]
*http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/french/as-sa/ASSA-No8/YT1.html [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bill_Martinson&diff=209836&oldid=209780]
*http://www.joke-archives.com/inspire/forgottencommand.html, [http://www.joke-archives.com/] found through: [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:AbdiViklas&curid=13390&diff=210819&oldid=210589]
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=212829 [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=212829&oldid=212581]
*http://snpp.com/episodes/7F19.html [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:It%27s_dot_com&diff=214053&oldid=213822]
*http://www.sambakza.net/faq/faq_eng_top.htm#03_04 [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=214420&oldid=214411]
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=230874&oldid=230873
*http://www.whowasthursday.com/ [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:MJ&diff=239173&oldid=229243]
*http://www.rinkworks.com/stupid/cs_drives.shtml [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:technology&diff=254464&oldid=254459] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:technology&diff=next&oldid=254467] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk:technology&diff=next&oldid=254482]
*[http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrwiki.org%2Findex.php%2FUser%3AStux&charset=%28detect+automatically%29&doctype=Inline&verbose=1 this] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:The_thing&diff=272529&oldid=272374] [http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrwiki.org%2Findex.php%2FUser_talk%3AStux&charset=%28detect+automatically%29&doctype=Inline&verbose=1] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk%3AStux&diff=429512&oldid=429508]

===Bug hut===
:''{{pl|l=http://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Stux http://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Stux}}''
*<s>[http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Talk:Secret_Pages#Two_Questions: http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Talk:Secret_Pages#Two_Questions:]</s>
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=210251&oldid=210250 [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=prev&oldid=210250] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=prev&oldid=210249] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=prev&oldid=210248]
**http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=210571&oldid=210570 [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=prev&oldid=210570] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Secret_Pages&diff=prev&oldid=210569]
**[[User_talk:It%27s_dot_com/The_System_Is_Down#Diff_Problems]] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User_talk:It%27s_dot_com#Diff_Problems.3F] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=portrait&diff=211068&oldid=211067] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=portrait&diff=next&oldid=211051]
*<s>http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/User_talk:JoeyDay#Help [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk%3AJoeyDay&diff=210244&oldid=210243] [http://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3805] </s>
*<strike>[[Category_talk:Character_Evolution#Some bug]] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/Character_Evolution]</strike>
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/HRWiki:Da_Basement/Archive3#Bug_3231 [http://bugzilla.wikipedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3231]
*<strike>http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php/HRWiki:Main_Page_Talk_Archive_9#Little_Help_Here.3F[http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Talk%3AMain_Page&diff=259482&oldid=259477] [http://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2607]</strike>
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Prelate_Zeratul/List_of_units_and_buildings_in_StarCraft [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Prelate_Zeratul/List_of_units_and_buildings_in_StarCraft&diff=100708241&oldid=100707932] 
*http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Quote_of_the_Week&diff=450169&oldid=450168 
* [[HRWiki:Autopipe/Autoredirect]] [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki_talk:Autopipe/Autoredirect&curid=34007&diff=450342&oldid=447625]
* http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Template%3AStrong_Bad_Sings_and_Other_Type_Hits&diff=542140&oldid=520598 [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Stux/sandbox&oldid=542249] [http://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Stux/redirlinks]
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<div class="usermessage">I really could use that free massage (from one of those professional masseuses) you promised.</div>
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== Geocities ==

If your website is hosted by geocities free then how you get a domain??? {{User:Pertmywert/sig}} 08:06, 30 Sep 2005 (UTC)

:Hehe! It's a secret! Actually, it's a little thing called domain parking! You register your domain (you gotta pay for that part) and "park it" -- you don't buy hosting. Many sites will offer free website redirection and will mask the real address (this is what I do). <s>Two</s> A good place is [http://www.godaddy.com godaddy.com] which is dirt cheap and offers lots of features, and is the only registrar I use at this moment. <s>and [http://www.namesdirect.com/ names direct] which offers a couple (not really that many) of other features but at a greater expense per year</s>. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 14:02, 30 Sep 2005 (UTC)

::How much do you pay??? {{User:Pertmywert/sig}} 05:58, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

:::Well, the geocities page is one of their free ones (hence the ads and the limit on web space and traffic -- but mine's not a very big and important page so I don't care about that). All I pay for is the domain -- this one runs at about $40/year, while another one I have is $14/year and both include "domain protect" which keeps my personal information private in the Whois Database. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 06:02, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

::::Well. This is awesome. {{User:Pertmywert/sig}} 06:28, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

''UPDATE: I am no longer a customer of namesdirect nor do I trust that company that much anymore. I have since switched exclusively to GoDaddy.'' --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:31, 21 October 2005 (UTC)

== Jackie C. ==

Just so you know, Jackie C. is [[Jackie Chapman]], Matt's wife.--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 15:42, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

:OOOOOHH! Why thank you very much! Very, very much! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:45, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

::Your very welcome!--{{User:bkmlb/sig}} 15:46, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== Subpages ==

Hey Stux. I notice you have some stuff on this page that isn't really talk. My guess is that you don't want it on your main user page. May I suggest a subpage? Perhaps "User:Stux/to-do". You're allowed to have subpages for projects you're working on and other things that further the goals of the wiki. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:36, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

:Cool! Thanks for the tip! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:38, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

I adjusted the formatting on the email table to the wiki format, which hopefully will make it easier for you to use. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:18, 1 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== Gray backgrounds ==

Oh! You were so close! When you first started uploading those, I looked to check them out, and realized that they were going to be very good. I was gonna leave you a note on your talk page, but when I noticed how fast you were uploading, I decided not to mess up the beauty of your string of edits. I can't believe you got all the way to 3 before it was interrupted... Man! And, before I forget to say it in all my ramblings, good jorb! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 03:48, 2 Oct 2005 (UTC)
:LOL! Why thank you very much Hamstring, er Homegrown, er It's dot com! I didn't even see the string of edits uuntil I refreshed my Recent Changes tab... Wow! I got lucky that there was a lull too! Hehe I'm glad you liked the edits! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:53, 2 Oct 2005 (UTC)
::BTW I learned from the best! I noticed you and BazookaJoe going at it with those page deletions earlier today! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:58, 2 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== Thanks #1 ==

Thanks for the congradulations. :){{User:Pertmywert/sig}} 21:08, 4 Oct 2005 (UTC)

== Finally I found it! ==

[[Image:RabidTheCheat.png|thumb]]
I really didn't look for it, but the other day I really wanted to post this picture in my user space. I finally found it and I'm posting it. It pretty much describes how I've been feeling all week. Meh!
--[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:05, 8 Oct 2005 (UTC)

P.S. Kudos for whoever made the template <code><nowiki>{{clear}}</nowiki></code> found here [[Template:clear]]. Even '' '''THAT''' '' i had to dig for again cuz it didn't occur to me to bookmark it or copy it to my page. Oh well. Hope everyone has a good weekend!
{{clear}}
[[Image:strongbadsweater.PNG|thumb|left| Much better!]]
I feel better and more relaxed now!
{{clear}}

== In the news... ==

I think I will no longer be reading my current news from regular, hyped up news franchises, but instead from a '''truly''' unbiased ''(relatively speaking)'' source like the [[Wikipedia:Main_Page|Wikipedia]]. Case in point:
*The [[Wikipedia:2005_Indian_subcontinent_earthquake|2005_Indian_subcontinent_earthquake]] is a very recent, tragic event. This article on the wiki has been published the same day of the event. It cites the [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4321490.stm BBC] article among others, and you can tell the night and day difference in tone, sensationalism and objectivity. Wow.
* How I long for jounalists to attain the same level of true objectivity as encyclopedia writers are required ('''this''' wiki is a great example, beleive it or not). My apologies to those who are in the journaling business and also contribute/read the wiki. I am not trying to offend anyone but rather to make an observation.
* In the meantime I will keep the people in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India in prayer.
--[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:07, 8 Oct 2005 (UTC)

Well it turns out there is a [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Main_Page Wiki News] project out there already! It's early so I haven't read the articles, so I can't render a verdict. Good day all! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 13:29, 28 October 2005 (UTC)

== Wha? ==
What are you talking about with "Thanks for catching my little swappage in the Stinkoman page"? [[User:Seek Bar|Seek Bar]]

==Stress==
Stux, what are those recent templates for? We have those images uploaded. {{User:Rogue Leader/sig}} 00:57, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

:The [[User_talk:Stux/Stress_Template|templates]] are meant for "easy coding" for the stress level images (they link to them directly), that way people just need to change the level simply by changing the stress level number. I wanted to try it out and see if people would like to use that for their pages. If they are too much trouble I can remove them. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:01, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

::No trouble at all. Just curious. {{User:Rogue Leader/sig}} 01:07, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

== Heh ==

I caught that ''Robin Hood: Men in Tights'' edit summary. That's what it was, right? Anyway, I love that movie. {{User:Some HSR themed username/sig}} 17:04, 13 October 2005 (UTC)
:Lol! Awesome! Yup! that's right! Only that it's actually "D-E-E-D" but I'm used to saying it the other way. I wasn't sure if anyone would catch that! Yeah, it's an awesome movie. I gotta get my girlfriend to watch it, I know she'd like it! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:08, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

== IDs ==

The IDs for the costumes page were to the individual years, which are now taken care of by the individual pages. That's why there aren't IDs on the new pages (although, if someone wanted to get ''really'' ambitious, he or she could put 'id="homestar"', etc. on all the pages. But that's a topic for another day, probably). Also, you don't need to put underscores in the links. The software takes care of that. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:17, 4 November 2005 (UTC)
:Sounds like a job for grape nuts {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 18:21, 4 November 2005 (UTC)
:''Edit Conflict:'' I thought the one for Thy Dungeonman specifically was for the specific costume it was referring to (that is Strong Sad's costume? (LOL i didn't even catch the "pub" the first time I read it. ) Of course, SS is third on the list so it doesn't really matter as much now, does it? As for the underscores... um yeah... I was kinda lazy there, cuz I just copied and pasted the corresponding URLs and removed the header part of the url... :) *whistles* anyway... since you already fixed the old ones while I was typing, I'll keep an eye out for the new ones! ''(This will sound silly, but who's grape nuts!?)'' --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:25, 4 November 2005 (UTC)
::[[User:GrapeNuts]] is a bot belonging to JoeyDay. He's programmed for automated tasks and replacements and stuff like that. It's pretty wild. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

== WikiTroll ==

Oops, sorry about that early post thing. Was an accident. But what I wanted to say is that if a troll has been blocked, it doesn't need to go on the WikiTroll page. That is simply to bring the troll to a sysop's attention, and especially with this WikiTikiTavi guy, it is just not worth the time and energy. This is probably good news for you eh? {{User:Some HSR themed username/sig}} 06:52, 6 November 2005 (UTC)
:LoL I thought that was an interesting message. I was thinking of leaving some smart quip like "nice message" but I figured I'd wait and see what developed. BTW you're fast on them reverts! Yeah, you're right, it really isn't worth my time and energy. But when I started noticing, I didn't know if there were sysops around so I did it anyway. Yeah at least I know now they're being block so yeah you bring an excellent point. The last ones I still wanted to make sure they didn't get 'missed' or whatever might've been going through my mind. Now to breathe... and then go to bed!
:On another note, the pages this guy targets are usually the same, only deviating slightly. The usernames seem generated and are fairly similar. He is pretty fast but I dunno if he's using a script. It seems like he/she is though. Oh well. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 07:02, 6 November 2005 (UTC)
::I'll just answer my own questions with [[User_talk:Homestar_Coder#WikiTikiTavi:_The_new_WoW.3F|links]], how's that? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 07:09, 6 November 2005 (UTC)

==All this blocking crap==

:Ok, problem solved, thanks for helping. But, what it said was something like, ''This IP adress has been blocked by [[User:Homestar Coder|Homestar Coder]] for some bad editing thingy. Initial something was "wow."''
'':There is the possabillity that we could've made a mistake, (Which is what i think happened), in which case, you can contact Homestar Coder. Sorry for the inconvienience.''
That's pretty much all I can remember. Sorry. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 03:44, 8 November 2005 (UTC)

== +be ==

What does ''(+be)'' stand for?--[[User:Stephen923|Stephen923]]
:I'm not sure, it depends on the context, where did you see that? Was it one of my edits? If it was one of mine it most likely means I added the word "be" to the text. Can you provide a link to the edit? Thanks! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:54, 8 November 2005 (UTC)
::Oh! Now I know what you're [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page_9&diff=185439&oldid=175565 talking about]! At the time, some main pages had a "Button Effects" title, though most didn't. As a result I went ahead and added that title to all the main pages that didn't so that they would be uniform and would look better. The first change I'm sure I labeled "button effects", but all subsequent changes I made i labeled "+be" to refer to that first change (to mean that I was adding('''+''') a "'''b'''utton '''e'''ffects title) and to save time while I was doing all 20 or so pages. I hope that clears everything up! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:24, 9 November 2005 (UTC)

== Proxies ==

Er, why aren't you filling in the data? Those shortcuts aren't accurate. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:25, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
: For example, on 62.101.126.223, you put 62.101.96.0/19. But I get 62.101.126.208 - 62.101.126.223, with a range of 62.101.126.208/ 28. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]
:: In that case, the /19 domain does come up on the page as a parent to the range you put. So both appear. Better to use the more specific ones though. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 05:29, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
:'''Edit Conflict x2''' That is all of the information that is provided by the whois. As per my [[HRWiki_talk:ProxyBlocks#Different format|question]] on the talk page. Oh wait I just realized I got it backwards... GRRRRR!!!! Well I'm not going to bed anytime soon. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:30, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
::So to be clear... use the /28 in the example above, NOT the /19 which is more general cuz it uses less bits that don't change... right!? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:31, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
::: Right. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 05:33, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
::::Got it! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:33, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::Yeah, the bigger the number, the more specific the range. Anything below /24 may end up being too general for us to use, so the higher the number, the better. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:35, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
==my computer==
:Cool, thanks. I don't have a name for it, but I do now. I'm typing on aquamarine dreams right now! {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 23:34, 16 November 2005 (UTC)
::You're very welcome! Enjoy your new computer's name :). --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:42, 17 November 2005 (UTC)

== An electronically sent message! ==

Greetings, Sir Stux! '''Stop'''

It is I, '''Sir Strong Bad!''' '''Stop'''

I bid you greetings from the year 1938! '''Stop'''

Your aqcauintanceship is wanted! '''Stop'''

Please leave me an electronic reply! '''Stop'''

Dapperly yours,

[[User:Sir Strong Bad|Sir Strong Bad]]

:Hey! Old timey-man... Whaaaaat are you doooooing!!??? Are you asking for a chaleeeeenge!? Or you just wanna have some pudding? I love pudding! (And cheescake too! mmmmm!) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:10, 20 November 2005 (UTC)

==Homestar User==
On the other hand, weren't you a little hard on [[User:Homestar|Homestar]]? (I can't believe nobody'd taken that name before now!) The word "panties" has, after all, itself appeared on H*R, and Marzipan's dubious anatomy makes it more of an improbability than an "obscenity." Of course the edit should have been deleted, but I was just going to do that without comment, or maybe with a somewhat gentler comment. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 01:04, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Hmmmm you make a good point. I, myself don't remember the word panties, maybe I do ... vaguely, however the way he used it did not sound like something TBC would say in a H*R cartoon. I've been having a bit of a bad day so i'm feeling kind of enforcerish. I give you full permission to make my warning gentler as you see fit. I do beleive though, that some kind of warning should be necessary. I leave it in your capable hands. Thanks! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:08, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::And yes, I do myself wonder why no one ever took it before. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:08, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::[[morning routine]] and the reference in the easter egg of [[rampage]] were what I was thinking of (which is pretty hilarious—in connection with Strong Mad), though a search shows that it's also in the radio show in [[geddup noise]]. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 01:14, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::Huh? What? Whatcha' talking about Willis!? I mean Abdi...? O_o --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:17, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::Concerning why the name hasn't been taken: I was under the impression that we weren't supposed to create user names that are the names of H*R characters (although I'm having a devil of a time finding the page that says that). [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 01:17, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I honestly don't know -- I hadn't heard that, and there's definitely a Homesar around. And a Coach B which doesn't count. I dunno. It would make sense though. I'll see if there's something in the guidelines, though I would doubt that, since ppl would likely read the guidelines ''after'' they've registered :). Also, Heimstern, I feel bad i'm not helping you out there in the ProxyBlocks field. At this rate you'll have section 5 finished in no time! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:21, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::I was talking about where "panties" has been used on the site (such a strange word. I have several female friends who absolutely refuse to use it!). And as for the names, you're remembering the log in screen itself: "Avoid choosing a username that is identical to the name of a Homestar Runner character, toon, place, etc." So I guess that's why I've never seen it before! —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 01:24, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::Oh! I see what you mean now. Yeah they are pretty darn funny. But like I said before, those are still quite different in their meaning and taste. And you're right that's where it says that. I guess it hasn't been enforced? And its not in '''bold''', which most people likely would ignore?--[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:33, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::Yeah, as per the ones you mentioned. [[User_talk:Homsar]] shows how Interrupter Jones handled it about a year ago (though that user continued making edits until December, when they ended abruptly). —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 02:11, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::Yeah that is to my shame... I'll see what I can retract, or add. Or something. I think my terseness did not help. Ugh I'm so not with it.--[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:28, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::Nonsense; you've been "with it" all day (although the fact that I know that doesn't speak well for the state of my homework for tomorrow!). —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 02:45, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::Lol! Thanks I appreciate that. Though I definitely don't feel "with it". It even took me a while to get what Thunderbird was saying in his [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Thunderbird_L17/Trivia&diff=202586&oldid=199625 latest trivia] (yeah I peeked). Let's just say it didn't make much sense at all at the time. :) As for your homework... well... um... get to it? I too am trying to force myself to get this networking homework done. Despite the fact that it's '''super easy''' and its not due till tommorrow before midnight, doesn't help much. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:50, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I actually didn't get Thunderbird's message at first either: I missed the word "other", which, needless to say, changes the meaning quite a bit. Well, suffice to say my reaction would have been the same as Strong Bad's reaction to [[do over|Homestar's falling for him]]! But eventually I figured out what it really meant. And, like both of you, I really should be doing some homework (in my case, reading about neoclassicism and Stravinsky). [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 03:06, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::::::Sounds like fun! I'll stick to traceroutes and network routing algorithms for the time being, thank you very much! ;) ''Both'' of me wish you good luck. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:14, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::Thunderbird's trivia was no doubt made more confusing by the fact that you ''aren't'' actually German, are you, Läufy? (And as for your homework, I can summarize for you:
*Stravinsky's neoclassicism was one of the earliest examples of corporate downsizing among composers. After the roaring success (?) of ''Rite'', he was planning a lavish production incorporating a Russian fable into grand pageant, as he had with ''The Firebird''. There were to be grand song-and-dance numbers showcasing the soldier and the devil, chorus scenes with the inhabitants of the soldier's native village, and a live jazz combo on stage in addition to the full pit orchestra. The task of casting the soldier and the devil was difficult, since they would need to be not only strong operatic vocalists, but skillful violinists and trained balletists as well. In the end war broke out, and Stravinsky was forced to settle for a few instruments and people talking. This dramatic reduction in artistic forces was to subsequently inspire that other wartime masterpiece, the ''[[Wikipedia:Quatuor_pour_la_fin_du_temps|Quartet for the End of Time]]''. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 03:24, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:*So, I was too busy with ProxyBlocks yesterday to respond to this, but now I will: Holy crap, Abdi, what a load of tripe! [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 04:34, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
::LOL!!! Man you guys crack me up! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:38, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
:::I thought you'd appreciate that. Sorry, Stux, for using your user talk page for inside jokes! (Though it does kind of make me want to see "A Soldier's Tale—On Ice," or "A Soldier's Tale!: The Musical"!) —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 04:40, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
::::No worries man! I love it! Even if it's slightly over my head ... slightly being in astronomical units (A.U.) of course. :) I have to see "A Solider's Tale 3" before I can get up to speed with the canon. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:18, 22 November 2005 (UTC)

== ProxyBlocks ==

Well, that's all over at last. I thanks for being the other person to really keep on this project. Oh, and thanks for letting me finish it. You are my doge. [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 06:32, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
:Lol! Any time Batman! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 06:33, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

== Yo ==

Hi--[[Image:Homsar-in-motion.gif]]Homsarroks[[Image:kookysig.gif]] 19:50, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
:Hi. I'm curious, why doesn't your sig link to your page? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:51, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::I was wondering that too. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 19:52, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
:::And me. {{User:Salty/sig}} 04:28, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
To be honest with you, I don't know. I'll try to find out.----[[Image:Homsar-in-motion.gif]]No Link Guy!!![[Image:kookysig.gif]]
:Lol. I see! Let us know if you need some help! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:28, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

== Thanks! ==

I know absolutely no HTML so I'd been copying, pasting, and modifying text and colors. Those stray tags were quite a surprise. {{User:ACupOfCoffee/sig}} 02:58, 28 November 2005 (UTC)

:You're welcome! It was my pleasure. Yeah, tables can be a pain at times... I was thinking of changing them to wikitables which are ''slightly'' easier to use, but it would take a while. That'll be project #2! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:17, 28 November 2005 (UTC)

==Sandbox dump==
'''''Here is the contents of the talk page for the Sandbox before it was deleted, in case you want to keep it.'''''

''I tried translating all the songs and feedback from "[[Audition With Marzipan]]" into Dutch and back to English again. Enjoy!''

Ideas on a bird

*were there a bird,/a real leuke real, real, real, real, real leuke bird bird./A.

your own taste of medicine

*a of your own taste medicine./A of your own geneeskunde/u deserves a taste of your own medicine.

The summer is here

*drawer, drawer, drawer, drawer, drawer/of the tik thuds and roomijs,/Waterfalls and sugar well sheer, drinks/Sugar and the mayonaise,/Summertime is here.

Feedbacl

Umm... Try perhaps again we improve. 
Umm... And what "I think again your ervaring?" 
was you largest drummer is who I ever." 
Umm have heard... I will call u."volgende weak" 
Bravo!" 
"you are ontzagwekkend." 
"I have also a dancing which I made omhoog with that to go." 
Umm... I my manager has you a question give. 
Umm... Uh, which not very goed."was

''Yes, you're right, Dutch Marzipan. That "which not ver goed was!" The moral: Free Translators are complete crap.''

:I've said it once and I'll say it again: Duth is a ''funny-lookin''' language. For more translational hilarity, examine [http://www.tashian.com/multibabel/ this] website, exploiting the services of free translators for the purposes of silliness. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 21:46, 26 November 2005 (UTC)

::Hah! That site is great! ''"The Homestar Runner Wiki is a great place!"'' becomes ''"The corridor Wiki de Homestar is a great station of the work!"''. - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}

:::I can help you get a leg up on the pile = I can help to get you a bone on on the hope! Don't you just love foreign language? [[User:Has Matt?|Has Matt?]] 00:15, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

::::I'm reminded of a time when they were experimenting with early translation engines, and at one point they translated the phrase "Out of sight, out of mind" to I think German and back, and it came out as "Invisible idiot". :) {{User:KieferSkunk/sig}} 00:22, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::<nowiki>*</nowiki>ahem* [http://www.snopes.com/language/misxlate/machine.htm Quality Is the First Occupation]. Quote from that page: "You'd think that the testers would favor more straightforward test data such as "We will bomb Washington D.C. at 6:00 PM on Thursday" over pithy English sayings that one rarely encounters in Russian scientific articles, but that doesn't make for amusing anecdotes." — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]]

:::Yeah! Duth is a funny language indeed Abdi! Now, again I ask, why does the Sandbox not have a discussion page filled with stuff? I mean it's not like we need it or anything, but still... it's the principle of the matter! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:07, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::What, you want a Sandbox Archive pages? "The Sandbox's Greatest Hits"? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::::Actually, I wasn't even thinking of that when I wrote it, I just wanted a Sandbox talk page! ;) But now that you mention it, I did talk about something like that before once in someone's talk page (I tried to remember where but I can't, does anybody remember?) Someone made some weird edit (I think I called the section "trolls write the darndest things"), which was reverted, but we went on to talk about how we could keep an archive of stuff like this much like the Big wiki does. You know, this is what I get for making silly comments and then getting serious discussions out of them! I should stop shouldn't I? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:24, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::Is that more or less preferable to having a serious discussion and it just dissolves into silly comments? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::::::Lol! I don't know. That question is far deeper and more philosophical than what I'd like to take on right now :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:33, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::Having "The Sandbox's Greatest Hits" is a good idea, strangely similar to Wikipedia's "Best of Bad Jokes and Other Deleted Nonsense". - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}
:::::That was [[User talk:AbdiViklas#On Trolling and other Isomorphisms...|my talk page]]! And yeah, I think the "Best of The Sandbox" is a great idea! It could make a nice coffee table book; or maybe it's like one of those CDs you get from NPR with a $100 donation (dang NPR). I think I might just start culling those moments of fleeting hilarity myself wherever I find them and putting them in a user subpage. This thread would certainly be one. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 02:51, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::Oh, and about the Dutch thing: As far as I'm concerned, Dutch looks like German spelled by a two-year-old. I can usually read it fairly well because of the similarities in vocabulary and grammar, but the spelling is quite different. [[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 03:13, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Oh ''that's'' where [[User talk:AbdiViklas#On Trolling and other Isomorphisms...|it]] was! I tried looking for it and I was sure I'd used the word darndest, but it wouldn't show up in the search! I just realized I misspelled the word as ''dardnest''. Oops. So yeah, ''darndest'' is misspelled in that entry and I'm not gonna fix it. Nope. Not at all. I'm just mention it here. Too bad the trolling I posted then doesn't sound as funny as it did the first time I posted it. I wonder what I was on back then. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 04:59, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::No doubt if you ''hadn't'' been on it you'd remember! (I suspect [[Roach Killa!|roach foggers]].) —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 05:02, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::Jeez, it's turned into "sandbox-talk-o-mania" here. But, the sandbox's greatest hits would rule. I'd buy it. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 05:13, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
:::::::So, let me get this straight. If I ''hadn't'' been on what I was on, I would've remembered what I was on that fateful night? Ok not fateful, but it does add some suspense doesn't it? Hey, I'm thinking this whole convo '''may''' need to be moved to the talk page until we find it a home. A nice, cozy, little home. Because it's cold, hungry, and without shelter. But it can make it on its own! ''Man, that skinny blonde girl's got me going in circles[[Circles|...]]'' --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:21, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
::::::::That sounds like a grood idea. We can help it get a leg up on the pile. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

=== Purrty cool sandboxy type stuff ===
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=222784
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=221743
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=222947&oldid=222784
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=246152&oldid=245968
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=251699
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=next&oldid=257905
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=262037&oldid=262009
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=next&oldid=447868 (also {{pl|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&diff=prev&oldid=447868}}, {{pl|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki%3ASandbox&diff=449722&oldid=449719}})
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=564567

=== Randomer stuff ===
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=some_kinda_robot&diff=246560&oldid=246559
#http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=bedtime_story&diff=187594&oldid=187593 [[User_talk:AbdiViklas#On_Trolling_and_other_Isomorphisms...|(x)]]

==quote?==
:Hey do you have a quote for my "Quote from some kinda user like thing" section of my user page? You can say anything, as long as it's not swear like or ugly... you know what I mean. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 00:18, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
::I'm not quite sure I follow... I tried looking for ''"Quote from some kinda user like thing"'' but couldn't find it... Got a link? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:22, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Perfect. Thanks! (And by the way, it's on my userpage).{{User:Bubsty/sig}} 00:23, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
::::Wha? Uh... Eh... um... uhhhhh??? Um... Okay. Wow. I was totally oblivious to what you were asking! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:34, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

== Sightings ==

Hey, congrats on starting to work on [[Sightings]]. I'm glad someone finally did that. I'd give you a [[User:Kookykman/vanburen|Van Buren Award]], but...well...okay. I'll give you a Van Buren Award. - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}

:Why thank you! Although I was just looking at a recent change and fixed one thing. Now there's other things i'm seeing... --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:41, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

::No, no, no, the [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Animation_Sightings&diff=prev&oldid=207567 glory] goes to [[User:Homestramy20|Homestramy20]]. Not me, I have done nothing. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:57, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

:::Check the message you left on my tork page. Homestramy got one, and you can keep yours or throw yours out, whatever you'd like. - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}

::::I know! She got one from, you and then I decided to give her mine. And now she has two. I know. I thought she deserved them. Besides, now I have this shiny new ''Gold'' Van Buren to display in my um... well ''virtual'' living room! Isn't it pretty!? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:43, 30 November 2005 (UTC)

== You had to leave the IRC right then! ==

Hey Stuxy, you mind if I steal your "Martha Stuart" quote from [[User talk:Homestramy20|Pa-stramy's talk page]]? It's just about the funniest thing I've ever heard. Well, it's not stealing when I credit you when I use it, but wanted your permission. —{{User:Mibluvr13/sig}} 03:22, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
:LOL! Go right ahead! They do say immitation is the highest form of flattery :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:33, 29 November 2005 (UTC)

== GVBAoA ==

<div style="border:3px solid #fc0;padding:.5em 1em 1em 1em;color:000;background:#fff">

[[Image:Pewtervanburen.PNG|right|Pretend its golden, since I'm already pushing the one-personal-image rule.]]
Stux, you've just earned yourself the '''GVBAoA''' II: 
'''G'''old 
'''V'''an 
'''B'''uren 
'''A'''award 
'''o'''f 
'''A'''wesomeness 
and for being an all around nice person and not biting the newbies. There are only five in the entire world! (Three now.) - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}
:Why thank you very much! I don't know what to say. I am honored. I can bite newbies if you want me to. It shouldn't be that hard... ;) As for my other van Buren, it deserves to be in the Hands of Homestramy20. (Yup, that means she has 2). --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:45, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:<nowiki>*</nowiki>Spits out coffee* Homestramy20's a girl??! {{User:Salty/sig}} 04:36, 30 November 2005 (UTC) !!!!
::<s>Yep and she has a pic of her in full Homestramy gear too!</s> {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 15:52, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:::I'm not even going to ask. - {{User:Kookykman/sig}}
::::I shall. *Achem* ''She'' has a pic of ''her''? How many females are we referring to? I presume you meant ''herself''? — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 22:20, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::Wow, This is quickly becoming a strange conversation... :) Maybe there are two of her? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:22, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::Nevermind, nevermind... I was thinking of [[User:Jenny|Jenny]] because she was dress and Colonel Homestar. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 22:36, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::Yup. Two of the most common assumptions that I knd of gather are pet peeves for her are that she's [[User_talk:Homestramy20#images|male]]] (this assumption gets made far too often with all users!) and, barring that, that [[User_talk:Homestramy20#Oh, it was a typo?|her name's Amy]]. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 22:43, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
:::For the record, her name is ''Kelsey''. The second link you gave clarifies that. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 23:09, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
::::Yeah, [[User_talk:Homestramy20#images|this]] was my fault. Why do people always assume someone's a guy? {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 18:53, 3 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::Dunno. Habit? Culture? The general (incorrect) assumption that all computer users are guys? We all make mistakes. I just happen to make big ones. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:18, 3 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::Ok, first off, there is only ''one'' of me. Second of all, no, I have no picture around here of me dressed as a member of the Homestarmy. And third of all, yes, this is becomeing a very starnge conversation, about '''me'''. {{User:Homestramy20/sig}} 20:45, 3 December 2005 (UTC)


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==Only part of ''The Usual Suspects''?==
Ach, Stux, you really should see all of it. If nobody's given the plot twists away to you, that is; I hope nobody'd be mean enough to do that. —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 02:33, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
:[http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:JoeyDay&diff=prev&oldid=210284 Nah], I know what happens at then end. At least I kinda followed enough to know what a shock that was! But like in many movies, I end up missing the beginning and must play catchup as I watch. I still should see all of it so that it makes better sense. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:37, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
==thank you...==
:Congratulations stux, for helping me with my "deleting spam" problem, and my image problem, and for being nice, you get... '''The Thank You Award!'''
::Thank you! {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 04:45, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
[[Image:Thankyouposter.PNG|thumb|The Thank You Award presented to '''Stux''']]
::Any time! Any time you need help just let me know, and I'll see what I can do. I appreciate the nice award you have left me. Thanks! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:29, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

== well done on the template ==

<blockquote class="tandy email">Hey man, 
good job on your new template. I seem to love it so much that you will be 
thanked on about your job. Well done. 
{{User:The 386/sig}}</blockquote>
:Thanks The 386! Although all I did was get the ball rolling... :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:20, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

<blockquote class="tandy email">Maybe I'd love to see an template telling people 
about bad language. So, I have to do a little more editing. 
So, the template is good enough. 
{{User:The 386/sig}}</blockquote>

:There are currently [[:Category:Notice Templates|several templates]] regarding bad language in non-Homestar related components. If you were talking about a similar template for the actual transcript of a [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner cartoon]], there has never been any bad language in one. — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 21:30, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

== Featured Article ==

Hey there, Stux. I don't really want to get into a revert war about whether the colors in [[Template:featuredarticle]] are the same or not, but you mentioned in [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Template%3Afeaturedarticle&diff=213371&oldid=213364] that you found that they actually were the same. Well, I too have checked, on both a laptop (LCD) and a desktop (CRT) and the result has always appeared the same to me, in that the colors contrast slightly. I had found a near-perfect match with said converter, and I believe that it is the correct color. May I have your opinion? — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 20:44, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
:Sure no problem. Thank you for posting this, I did not want a revert war either. Unfortunately, this may be a more techincal issue than we both might have anticipated. I think I notice the slight tonal difference between the background and the image. (Actually, I think this might be for me a visual artifact). Unfortunately, the RGB combination that you gave presented an even higher contrast between the image and background colors, which is why I reverted it. If you see your RGB combination as the correct color in both your monitors, perhaps we might be running into some obscure problems with our hardware? It is certainly strange. I have GIMP installed on my machine at home and will inspect the RGB values that it gives me and compare them with what we have. Actually Windows paint gave me Red: 248 Green:216 Blue:163. Which converted to hex would equate to: Red: F8, Green: D8, Blue: A3. Which would mean that numerically #F8D8A3 would be the correct color code. (#FFD196 would give it too much red, and not enough blue). I don't think E.L.Cool would've created the template with color differences, so it baffles me that both of your monitors would show a difference in the color combinations for that page. From what i see #F8D8A3 has to be the right color combination. I'm wondering, have you modified your monobook.css file? Have you tried looking at the page as an anonymous user? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:49, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
::Here's the wierd thing. I just rechecked it with my laptop and it looks like it is the right color. However, ever other computer at my school shows the subtle color difference. Perhaps there's a happy medium, or the image may need to be re-uploaded with a different background. — {{User:Lapper/sig}} 18:39, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
:::Someone should have told me about this discussion. Maybe there's another option. Someone with better image skilz could crop the image around Homestar and the star so it wouldn't be white, but simply not there. That way the background could simply be behind the picture. Can this be done? {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 19:42, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
::::I was going to suggest that we get someone else to chime in on this thing. Yes there is a way to do this, and that is to make the background of the image transparent (there is a "transparency color " that many formats (includnig PNG i'm pretty sure) can use). I think I can do that with the GIMP (the hard part is cutting the border "just right"), I'll see what I can do. I don't know why I didn't think of that before. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:45, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::Ok! I uploaded a version with a transparent background and it works! <s>Unfortunately, wikimedia has not cleared out the [http://www.hrwiki.org/images/thumb/c/ca/featured.png/100px-featured.png thumbnail version] and replaced it with the new one, and so ...</s> nevermind, it has been cleared but you will not see the changes until you go on your browser and either refresh the whole page or go to the image and refresh that. Otherwise you will not see the changes. One curious thing: my monitor at home displayed Lapper's colors lighter than the monitors at school did. Oh well, welcome to the wild world of color correction and tone. Just ask Dot com, or the guys that work with color with Dot com's magazine (not sure if he works with color himself). No two monitors display the same thing the same way (kinda like going to Best buy and looking at all the HDTV's and how different their image qualities are). But it's still strange that Lapper's school computers displayed different colors for pixels that were supposed to have the same RGB values. Anyway, let me know if it looks ok or what. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:18, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::Nice work dude. Now if we even wanted to change to background color it would be much easier. You rock. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 20:48, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Well, thank you E.L. Cool. I'm glad it works! Lapper, let me know if you can see the changes. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:35, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

== AUGH! ==

Stux, that Homestar is severely evil! He scares me! {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:11, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
:Lol, does he, really!? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 23:36, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
::OK, so it probably wouldn't be a big deal ''except'' that it's ''Homestar''. You know, nice, innocent, clueless Homestar. Having him look so like he crawled out of hell or Mordor like that is disturbing, to say the least. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 23:48, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
:::He ''is'' wearing pink and blue you know? That makes it worse, doesn't it? And I haven't even mentioned yet the Bruins logo! (Apologies to the city of Boston. I used to be a great fan till I moved to Detroit.) I can remove him if you want me to. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 23:54, 13 December 2005 (UTC)
::::Oh, don't worry; I can handle him. In fact, he's kind of growing on me. Who are the Bruins? Like, I know about the UCLA Bruins, but your mention of Boston makes me think we're talking about something different here. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 00:02, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::Lol, growing on ya eh? Coool. Anyway the Boston Bruins are their NHL hockey team. I dont think they've been doing well lately, but they're still around, and I think they're supposed to be a gag in H*R.com too! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:05, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::Ah, now that you mention it, I have heard of that team. It's just that, for a West Coaster like me, "Bruins" refers to UCLA unless specified otherwise. I imagine it's different if you live farther east. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 00:07, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::Homestar wore a Bruins shirt in [[Superbowl Dealie]], if I recall correctly. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
::::::::This is... going back in the conversation a bit, but I think that homestar is awesome. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 00:18, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::I wonder if he would be scarier if he were wearing Daisy Dukes... {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 00:20, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::::::Or singing some *wavy green text* bread sing-a-longs *wavy text dissapears*. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 00:24, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::::::::If you'd like to know, you can make your own right [http://www.deviantart.com/view/2810064/ here]. {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 10:49, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
::::Oh my goodness! Daisy dukes... that would have to be like it's ultimate weapon and attack: ''the light globe attack!'' Thanks guys! And it wasn't anything tremendously laborious (in case you guys thought i had art skillz -- hopefully that wasn't the case.) El gave me the link to the site and it's quite a cool site! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:27, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
:::::Wait. I did? When? {{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 17:05, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
::::::Yeah! you did! Yesterday. Over IRC, remember? On another note: I just wanted to say that Boston's an amazing city to visit! Anyone who has the chance to should do so! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:23, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

== I don't know or care what a Hai-oo-koo is... ==

"—but we need to scare The Cheat."
I always found it comical that SB knows the grammar rules for it's vs its, but doesn't know what Haikus are. This might just nit-picking after all, it's your poem, but, I thought I'd share that traditionally Haikus have 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third line. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:02, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:Lol! Ah! I knew someone would come to me with that! Just not this quickly. This I actually wrote (well assuming i got the first line right), during a workshop I had in college where one of the Biology Teachers (yes, Biology) who is an avid Haiku-ist gave us the task to write a [[Wikipedia:haiku|Haiku]]. Among some of the things that we were taught: Japanese haiku's do not always strictly follow the 5-7-5 rule. Some of these even portray some picture with irony or surprise in it. I'm not sure exactly where she got her style (since it was so long ago) but it was that style I was following when I wrote it! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:12, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
::I'm no authority on Haikus. Thanks for sharing that; I didn't know that there were different styles. I think TBC need to do a lymric eventually. Now here's my Haiku.
:::wow, recent changes
:::must patrol, red marks all over!
:::no vandals today
:::{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 17:19, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
::::I'll just share this, as it's been on my mind for a while. It's a haiku I made for ''Super Mario Bros.''
::::I don't like mushrooms.
::::They seem to make plumbers grow.
::::Turtles quake in fear.
::::This has been another haiku brought to you by [[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::::N S M C sucks.
:::::There are no more usernames
:::::Ha! Take that you troll.
:::::{{User:E.L. Cool/sig}} 17:27, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:Haha! Sweet! These are awesome! I thoroughly enjoyed reading them :) Do you mind if I post them on my userpage? If you do let me know and I will take them down. Thanks! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:41, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
::Limozeen hair band
::Got the heart of a lion
::the wings of a bat
::{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:52, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
 
::clueless no armed man
::prancing like an idiot
::I like Marshmellows
::{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 23:52, 30 November 2005 (UTC)
:::Nonsense incarnate
:::Random quotes are his forte
:::Blue midget Homestar
:::Guess who this is of? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]

:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper - {{User:Salty/sig}} 00:21, 1 December 2005 (UTC) <nowiki>*sniff*</nowiki>

::Marzipan's machine
::Receives an unexpected call.
::Strong Bad's prank calling!

::And a sequel:

::"Marzipan!" says he,
::"I'll offer you one million
::(punches in the face)"
[[User:Heimstern Läufer|Heimstern Läufer]] 21:04, 3 December 2005 (UTC)

::The Homestar Runner.
::He's a terrific athlete.
::Homstar Runner rules.
:{{User:Bubsty/sig}} 03:47, 4 December 2005 (UTC)

::This is my first Homestar related hai-oo-koo, so it's not very good...
::Strong sad's severed head
::brightens up the window sill.
::It is still creepy. —{{User:Mibluvr13/sig}} 02:51, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

''' From Houdin654jeff:''' ''Thought you could use another one.'' 
Wrote intro transcript. 
Twenty seconds long, it is. 
Took me one half hour. 
-{{User:Houdin654jeff/sig}} 06:08, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

=== A haiku! ===

Thanks for the coffee! 
Get on the wood davers train! 
Caffiene is awesome! 
{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 15:55, 15 December 2005 (UTC)

===A SECOND Haiku!===

My chocolates! 
Come back, my chocolates! 
I did not mean for you to be hurt... 
{{User:Homsarroks/sig}} 16:34, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

''Haiku'd!'' 
Nobody likes term papers. 
I think that they suck. 
Hooray for Strong Bad! 
{{User:Homsarroks/sig}} 16:31, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

=== Um... Level 10? ===
Where is level 10? 
We're waiting for the update. 
We don't want sbemails! 
{{User:The Chort/sig}} 18:17, 18 December 2005 (UTC)

:I want sbemails. Although you're right, it would be great to get level 10... someday... {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 00:26, 24 December 2005 (UTC)

The Chort, you are right. 
Where the crap is Level 10? 
Will last level come? 
[[User:LePorello|LePorello]] 21:51, 30 December 2005 (UTC)

===Evil Homestar===
Holy freaking crap! 
Stux, that homestar is evil! 
How could you do that!?! 
{{User:Rogue Leader/sig}} 03:45, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

===A Submitted Haiku===

Knowledge base complete

Someday it just might be so

When Homestar is done

''(My very first Haiku ever, I don't even know if the format is right)'' {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 22:40, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

===A rhyming haiku===

:Level ten, not here.
:The game, which we hold so dear...
:Not finished, I fear.

{{User:GuardDuck/sig}} 01:21, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

PS:Yeah, if you could fix that on your user page, that would be great. (10, not 9). {{User:GuardDuck/sig}} 02:42, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
:Hmmyeah, I didn't see that Stux apparently approved of that edit. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have reverted it. Still not the way to go (for next time){{User:Loafing/sig}} 02:50, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
::No worries guys. I didn't want to say anything since it wasn't a big huge deal at the time, and I just wanted to leave the issue alone. However, thanks for keeping an eye on my page Loafing :) and yeah, Guard Duck, in this case a talk page message would've been a bit better (a good rule of thumb for user pages is to err on the side of caution--something I should do more closely). Just advice for the future. Anywho, yeah, like I said, it wasn't a big huge deal (just a small "deal"). Thanks again for the Haiku! <code><nowiki></long windedness></nowiki></code>--[[User:Stux|Stux]] 03:30, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

=== Gotta hi-ooh-ku for ya ===
I got the answer

for Has Matt's Impossible

Question. It was cool.

I doubt these lyrics are valid, but whatev. {{User: Seriously/sig}} 03:17, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

:Has Matt's WHAT? Is this on this page?? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 03:19, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

::I have a haiku for ya!

::If you read this poem
::You owe me twenty dollars
::This is a contract

::Pay up! Just kiding{{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 03:22, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

<div align="center">There are haiku's [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_database|everywhere]].</div>

===Ooh! OOH! Pick mine for the Haiku Award (I wish...)===
Matt Chapman gets one 
Mike Chapman gets one as well 
I also get one 

What is it?

=== for old time's sake ===

my haiku corner 
just over two year ago 
you helped start it up! 
{{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 04:47, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:Ah, Haikus, Haikus!
:What wonderful memories.
:I'm 5-7-5!
:''I decided to make a rare (for me) 5-7-5 syllable count haiku. I almost counted 7 as a 1-syllable word! :S '' --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 14:25, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

==everyones goin on vacation...==
From recent changes:
<blockquote>rv. I'm flying to Puerto Rico tommorrow!</blockquote>
:Have fun on your trip! (And you may want to start archiving your talk page; it's gettin pretty long). {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 18:15, 18 December 2005 (UTC)
::Yeah, have a good time. o_o Boy, at this rate, I'm going to be the only one on th' wiki over the hols... Just the wiki and me. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::And me. Except... the week after christmas I'll be in Idaho. {{User:Bubsty/sig}} 18:34, 18 December 2005 (UTC)
::::Thanks guys! I'll be back the week after January. Don't worry Dorian, I'll still be around the wiki though not as much. It's not as easy when what you got to work with is a 56K modem, but it's better that nothing, that's for sure! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:17, 21 December 2005 (UTC)

== Randomness ==

To answer your [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Strong_Bad_Email&curid=732&diff=235902&oldid=235881&rcid=180833 question], [[Random Toon]] and random.bat were introduced on September 12th, some time between [[lady...ing]] and [[geddup noise]]. Not during any specific email, which is kinda odd, yes? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:Ah yes! odd indeed! I thought it was around [[geddup noise]] but wasn't really sure. That was like a looooong time ago now it seems! thanks Dorian! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:25, 12 January 2006 (UTC)
::And for future chronological questions, see [[H*R.com updates 2006|the updates]] series of articles. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 02:55, 13 January 2006 (UTC)

== Hi there ==

Hey, Stux, how's going? I've been thinking that I haven't talked atcha in a while, so I just thought I'd leave you a little message. School's back in for me and it's quickly beginning to kick my butt. Too much Greek music theory. My French class is going OK. It's not too hard so far, although I'm quickly learning that having learned German is not a great aid to learning French. The skills you need for the two languages are so different. Anyway, I hope all's going well for you. Keep on tranglin'! {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 04:47, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
:Hey Heimstern! Thanks for dropping a note! It is very kind of you :). Anyway I am doing well, I got back from PR last week and I already have tons of stuff to do here. I'll be writing papers till tongue turns green. Speaking of which I have one that I gotta work on that I really don't feel like working on it. Which is why I'm editing the wiki! Go figure :). Greek music theory eh? I didn't even know such a class exited. How's that different from um, regular music theory? Is this music from the height of the Greek Empire? You'll be fine in french. If you know latin or spanish it might help a little. Someday I'd like to learn german, but someday I'd also like to learn one of Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Japanese or Korean. Totally different languages so I'll have to pick one, but i dunno. So I take it things are going well for you? Save the gobs of work coming your way (mine too!) Take it easy! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 16:30, 17 January 2006 (UTC)
::Today was our seminar on Greek music theory. It's music theory from ancient Greece. Basically the oldest Western music theory we have. It went OK, all things considered. Now it's time to work on medieval theory. As for French: the difficulty is that I don't have any real experience in Spanish or Latin. Learning German has had the positive effect of giving me the experience of having learnt another language, but also the negative effect of strengthening all the wrong points for learning a Romance language. What do I mean by that? I mean that where English has similarities with German, they are usually differences with French. (Already I remember several times when my teacher said, "That's like in English" and I thought to myself "Hmm. It's different in German".) But that class is still going pretty well. I just have to learn a new set of habits (like sticking adjectives after nouns). So that's the fun I've been up to lately. Sounds like you've had a dose of it yourself. Talk atcha later! {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 06:24, 19 January 2006 (UTC)

== Wiki ==

Heres a new wiki for ya [http://weirdal.wikicities.com/wiki/Main_Page My wiki!] {{User:The thing/sig}} 23:37, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
:Thanks for the wiki link. As you can imagine, I haven't gotten a chance to check it out. Did you create this wiki? Um wow, there is *definitely* a lot of work to be done in that wiki. Lots and lots of songs... :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:01, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

==Guessbook==
Hey! Over on the [[HRWiki:Guestbooks|ongoing-exercise-in-situational-irony page]], I just rearranged a couple of my ideas. Under [[HRWiki:Guestbooks#Other|Other]] I had started out with a suggestion to restrict guestbooks to talk pages, which I really only continued to entertain for a few more hours. A few comments later I made a second point that really applied more to the context of the section (''If'' the practice is ended, what?) about leaving them and tagging them like archived STUFF arguments instead of deleting. Now I've shifted it so the second suggestion is the one being voted on. Lower down you had entered a vote saying "I go for this option I'm voting for"; I've taken the liberty of keeping it intact; if you don't in fact like that idea please change it to a non-vote. Thanks! —[[User:AbdiViklas|AbdiViklas]] 08:42, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
:Hey Abdi! Took me a while but I put a vague 1-liner reply. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:55, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

==Handiwork==
Would you comment on your handiwork [[Talk:secret_identity#Real-world_References|here]], por favor. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:27, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
:Comment'd! Thanks for the backup! (''No no! Don't back up!'' -- Ok I just ''had'' to say that.) :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:40, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

== New forum account ==

Hi, Stux! I couldn't help but notice that a new user with the name "Stux" signed up an account with my forum today. Would that be you? If so, thanks for joining and I hope to see you around StrongFans. If not, no worries. Thanks. {{User:The Paper/sig}} 17:30, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
:Well, actually, it's funny that you mention that! Yeah it was me trying to set up an account for research with regards to [[Talk:Strong_Bad_Email_Statistics#Updates|this]] request (I was trying to find the xls file) but I had a problem creating the account: when i hit register, it gave me the following error:
<pre>Persits.MailSender.4 error '800a0006'

550 not local host geocities.com, not a gateway

/portal2006/forum/functions/functions_send_mail.asp, line 269
</pre>
:So it turns out i'm registered, but I can never get my confirmation email to arrive for this reason. (I'm pretty sure I typed it in correctly). So I just gave up on that. I didn't know you ran strongfans.com! At least now I can like bug report to you or something. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:35, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
::That happened to me too, but mine said "nerdshack.com, not a gateway". Then I tryed it with my netscape email, and that didnt work either. Sorry for using you talk page Stux {{User:Dantheburgerking/sig}} 17:42, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
:::Oh! Not a problem! By all means! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:45, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
::::Thanks for letting me know about the registration bug. I have since enabled your account (no confirmation needed), so you should be able to log in without difficulty! {{User:The Paper/sig}} 15:04, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
:::::Cool, thanks! No problem. Glad to help. As a side note, do you still have the EmailDatabase.xls file linked from [[Strong Bad Email Statistics|this page]] I was asking about in its [[Talk:Strong_Bad_Email_Statistics#Updates|talk page]]? I'm going to try to search for it, but if you know where it's at, it would be a lot easier. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:45, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

:::::I was searching through your site for the file, but most of the features in your site still treat me as a Guest user, even though it says successful login (cookie problems?) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:48, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

== main page nav ==

Great idea are you doing that one? If not I don't mind I just don't want us both doing it at the same time. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 14:38, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

I was thinking something like this:
{{mainnav|1|23|2}}
:I've replied to your comment '''[[HRWiki:Projects#Main_Page_Nav_Template|here]]''' to keep things in one place. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:42, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

==Filmography==

I don't really have much of an opinion on what you brought up, but there is something else I can pass on to you, if you're up to filmography problems. [[:Category:Limozeen]] compared to [[:Category:Limozeen Filmography]]. Just what do we do? Seperate film for each of them, for all of them together, a bit of both? I'm not really up to it right now, if you wanna take charge of it. Thanks. {{User:Thunderbird L17/Siggie}} 23:53, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
:I have made the filmography a subcat of limozeen and moved all strict filmographies to that cat and everything else to the other. Hopefully this should work. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:31, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

== Thanks #2 ==

Thanks for fixing my sig, Stux! {{User:Bluebry muffin/sig}} 00:27, 15 February 2006 (UTC)
:No Probalo! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:28, 15 February 2006 (UTC)

== Parody wiki ==

Go [http://hrwooky.wikicities.com/ here] I'll make you a sysop. --{{User:The thing/sig}} 17:58, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
:Um, sure, though I don't know how much help I can be. Thanks for the offer BTW. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 18:05, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

== Hey, man! ==
Hi there, Stux! Nice to see you. After all, the last time I saw you was at the Hrwooky. But that place is kinda dead now. I hope you'll focus on contributing here more than you contribute there. I've given up on that place. — {{User: Seriously/sig}} 21:05, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
:You guys are quick! But I would expect no less from this wiki. Yeah I'm still keeping an eye out on the place but that's pretty much it. Not really trying to be productive there. I also have a busy summer so I won't be as <strike>addicted</strike> productive in this wiki either. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:09, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
::Nice to see you around anyways. =) --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
:::Yeah, even if you don't come around here that much, I hope you can come Sunday. Sunday. Someday. :P But seriously, we like to hear from you. — {{User: Seriously/sig}} 21:30, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
::::Well, though finals are over there's still research I must do :(... so time seems to be running scarce these days! But I will update more Suday! Sunday, Someday... soon. And thank you guys for welcoming me back :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:29, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

== [[Helscome|Greetings]], stranger! ==

[[Weclome Back|Weclome back]] to the Homestar Runner Wiki! — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 16:26, 30 June 2006 (UTC)
:Greetings! First, sorry for the long delay in replying. Second, thank you for welcoming me... [[User_talk:Stux#Welcome.21|twice!]] And third, yeah I've been gone quite a bit lately, been focusing mainly on school related stuff and its peripheries (I moved in to a nicer apt mid June!) And since I had been wiki-ing a LOT last semester, my wiki-avoidance system (having a separate account) worked all too well... ok a little TOO well actually. So my wiki-ing has been relegated to... well... minor stuff. very, Very, VERY minor stuff. Okay like ULTRA minor stuff. Hows life here in the wiki and treating ya? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 22:27, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
::Oh, busy as always, but good. We recently upgraded to MediaWiki 1.6, and it looks as though we already have to start getting ready for 1.7. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 14:37, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Well then, I guess I should ready the link to [[HRWiki:Upgrade_to_MediaWiki_1.7]] and prepare to add it to [[:Category:HRWiki History]] ;). Another thing, I had recently added smiley templates to wikipedia <nowiki>[</nowiki> [[Wikipedia:Template:(:|[1]]], [[Wikipedia:Template:):|[2]]], [[Wikipedia:Template:;)|[3]]] ] (not advertised just created) and was wondering if they'd be of any use/novelty in this wiki (and could be expanded as well). --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:16, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

== China ==

It is indeed fascinating here. I wish I could tell you more, but there's just so much to do, and it's almost bedtime here in Beijing time zone. Suffice to say I'm having a fabulous and challenging experience here in China. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 14:27, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

== welcome back! ==

Hey there ol' buddy, ol' pal. We've missed you. Come back perminently soon. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 19:32, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:Thanks for the well wishes! It's been a *very* tough semester, and more to come probably. So I dunno about permanence but it would be nice to chill here for a while. So it seems things are still in order here... how are things with you? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:24, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:: a ton of things are/were keeping me busy, see [[User:Invisible_Robot_Fish#About_Me|here]],[[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish#Matt.27s_2006_Birthday_Card|here]], and [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish#The_12_Days_of_D.27ween_Contest|here]] to name a few things. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 21:48, 19 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Wow you really have been busy! Congrats on your new children! (I don't think you had any the last time I was really active, my how time flies! And great Job on the [[User talk:Invisible Robot Fish/Talk Archive Matt Chapman's Card|card!]] I saw that sometime in Mid-November, and was a bit sad I checked back in too late to sign it. Very very impressive! And I was still too busy relaxin' to participate in the contest. Last couple of days I've been <strike>once more addicted</strike> getting back in the swing of editing. It might not last too long (it shouldn't, since I still have more work to do), but hopefully my absences should be shorter and far fewer between. We'll see what happens. This has been a very tough year for me, and I hope I get to unwind and relax much! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:37, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
:::: Well here's to hoping that you get unbusy soon. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 19:58, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::Thank you! Same here! And same to you! (If applicable) :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:01, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

== You Little Cheater ^_~ ==

Thanks for getting in the spirit of my quote thing and I'm pretty honored that someone older than me copied one of my ideas. By the way, the hints you wanted are now at my talk page under That Quote Thing Continued. I have no idea what your song is, but I hope someone else does! See ya, -{{User:Brightstar Shiner/sig}} 19:00, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
:LOL, my pleasure. Thanks for the extra hints; I'm a little less lost now, but I'm still in the dark but it serves me right. I'll have to think of those for a while and see if I can come up with something... without Googling it! ;) BTW what's your favorite movie/movies? Wait didn't you just say Star Wars was it? How does Star Wars relate to teen movies? Oh well, I'll think about that one later. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:26, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah, I already said what my favorite movies were on my user talk page somewhere. Also, the teen movies aren't necessarily ''for'' teens, but at least ''have teens as main characters''. As for how Star Wars relates to teen movies, let's say a certain person by the name of George Lucas directed that movie. -{{User:Brightstar Shiner/sig}} 19:31, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

== Fought the law ==

Regarding [[User:Stux#Why Not?]], sounds like [[Wikipedia:I Fought the Law|you fought the law]]. And the law won. -- [[User:Tom|Tom]] 19:45, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
:Man! I wasn't expecting an answer this quickly! Well, i thought it might be possible, but I was hoping it would stand a while! Tom, I bequeath thee a standard-issue cupcake and a special-issue cupcake! Many Combolations! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:17, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

== Line break tags ==

Hey Stux. Just so you know, the system automatically converts to , so you don't have to. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:15, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
:Hey! Since when does that happen and why didn't anyone tell me before, eh!? :) Did you write another extension? Way to not have to teach people proper HTML coding! ;) I'll remember that in the future. I think. I'm kinda forgetful. What were we talking about? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:23, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
::To answer your questions: Since as long as I can remember. I don't know. No, it came like that standard with MediaWiki. Don't forget laziness. I can't remember. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:29, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Oh! Oh. Really (do you know the version)? Wait laziness... huh(?)... which question is this answering? I can't either. ;)
:::Anyway, How goes it? I'm on vaca killing time. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:54, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

== Content warning ==

I noticed [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=First_Time_Here%3F&curid=1385&diff=428262&oldid=421083 this edit summary] — and thought I'd mention that [[Template:inlinecontentwarning]] has a feature for changing the warning if necessary. If you want to change the text, put the new text after a vertical bar, and if you also want to change the mouse-over message, put the new message after a second vertical bar, like so: <code><nowiki>{{inlinecontentwarning|illegal pony fight warning|This link contains VERY illegal pony fights}}</nowiki></code> produces {{inlinecontentwarning|illegal pony fight warning|This link contains VERY illegal pony fights}}. I didn't make the change myself 'cause I didn't know what you had in mind. Laters! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:39, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
:Ohhh! Now I get it! I looked at the template source but only briefly, so I didn't notice the parameter values. Sweet! Thank you mucho very! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:44, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
::No problem :D {{User:Trey56/sig}} 02:47, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

== Substituting expressions ==

Expressions can be substituted. <code><nowiki>{{subst:#expr:101+2}}</nowiki></code> returns <code>103</code> (as wikitext). — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:39, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
:Hot dang! What a novel idea! I don't now why I didn't think of that... Oh! And you already handled it (in a smarter way than I would!) Sweet! Thanks again Dot com! Oh Except now, the switches are {{pl|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=HRWiki:Sandbox&oldid=429246 subst'd}} also (the diff takes too long to load) :( --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
::Nevermind, Phlip {{pl|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Stux/PECLT_section&diff=next&oldid=429243 fixed}} it! Thanks Phlip! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:48, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Well, to be fair, he was the one who {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User:Stux/PECLT_section&diff=prev&oldid=429243 broke}} it. :P — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:49, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
::::Unfortunately, because of how the template substitution thingies work, you can either make a template transclude nicely or subst nicely... ideally I'd make it so that {{tl|sbemail}} was subst'ed in that thing too, but to make it so that that happens nicely (without including the entire switch every time), I'd end up breaking all the times that {{tl|sbemail}} is transcluded anywhere (which is a lot of places). There is a way to make it work either way, but it's rather hackish and unstable and hard to use... I don't much like it. {{User:Phlip/sig}} 02:53, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
::::'''EDC:''' Lol. True. You guys are still [[virus|computer genious men]]! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 02:55, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

== Contest #2 ==

This is a shot in the dark, but could it be ''[[Wikipedia:The Hudsucker Proxy|The Hudsucker Proxy]]''? They mention both gnus and "Bromo" in that movie. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:18, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
:Oh, and the scenes are the one where Jennifer Jason Lee is talking to the guy from ''The Evil Dead'' and simultaneously helping out the guy making the crossword puzzle ("Gnu! Or emu!"), and the scene with the cop and the cab driver who are talking to each other while watching Jennifer Jason Leigh con Tim Robbins. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 17:26, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
::Yeah quite a shot in the dark indeed! Your shot in the dark was quite as good as [[Wikipedia:Albert_Einstein|Einstein]] said ours with fission would be before the atomic age! (I'd post the quote if I could find it, but it was about the feasibility of extracting more energy from an atom that what was put in.) Anyway, '''YES''' you are absolutely ''correct!'' And here I thought these hints would be up for weeks to come! How did you figure it out? Anyway you get the rest of the cupcakes! Five cupcakes to share with your friends! Congratulations and enjoy! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 06:06, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

:::Hehe, thanks. Fortunately, that's one of my [[User:Trey56#Other interests|all-time favorite movies]]; otherwise, I would've never gotten it! Way to come up with a tough challenge! (Excellent cupcakes, by the way.) {{User:Trey56/sig}} 06:32, 25 March 2007 (UTC)

== Plan G ==

If you don't want me to merge [[Email Intros]] with [[Strong Bad Email Intros]], please comment on [[Talk:Email Intros#Probably stupid, but...|my suggestion]] on how to revise it. [[User:Bad Bad Guy|Bad Bad Guy]] 20:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

== Hey ==

There's a {{t|mergefrom}} template too, you probably didn't even know about it. I switched out the one on [[Homestar Runner]] for ya. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 09:13, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
:Thanks for fixing that! I actually did know about it -- I just placed the wrong template by accident. :S I don't know what I was smoking cuz just two edits before I had used the right template, but on the wrong source article. I need a vacation. A nice, long, relaxing, and stress-free vacation! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 13:29, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

== QOW ==
Okay, i'll give you brownie points for guessing the answer. This answer may be true (since you googled it), but it wasn't the answer i was looking for. This answer (or one of) is that cats don't have a collarbone. If you or I were to jump and land on all fours, we could break our collarbone. Cats don't have that risk, so they land on all fours with no injury. For getting a right answer, however, you and {{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} recieve this fine userbox.

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{{userbox|border=#000|mainbkgd=#FC0|codebkgd=#F03|codecolor=#FC0|code=QOW?|msg=This user has answered a [[User:Zerlock1124#Brain busters|question of the week]] correctly.}}
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Have fun and check back often.
-{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}
:Thanks for thr userbox! Though what I actually said was it was just a guess and I didn't google it. So I really don't know how accurate this is. As for the inner ear thing, I'm not really sure if balancing from that is a human-only, mammal-only or vertebrate-only thing. Some research is in order. Again, thanks for the userbox! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 05:42, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

'k, you got the question right. That's two in a row. if you answer the next one two, take a break. Below is the user box, along with another one dealing with VA Tech, since that was on your user page. If you don't want it, you can delete it.

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:Thanks for the userboxes! I don't usually have any on my homepage here, but that just might change. We'll see. Actually, I think I know where I'll put em. As for answering so many questions... sorry that wasn't my original intention. I wanted to answer a math one but then I figured I'd give a stab at the QOW (which again was just an [[Wikipedia:Ear|educated]] [[Wikipedia:Inner_ear|guess]] and I'm still not sure if it constitutes as a right answer). Anywho, when your math problem came up, I couldn't help but to answer it! Now to try to beat [[User:Trey56#NES Endings Trivia Challenge|Trey's quiz]]! BTW I dunno if you're aware or not, but this wiki's convention is to leave conversations in one page (different from wikipedia). The reason for this is that they're easier to read, and it's not a big problem since we don't get the volume of edits the big wiki does and so we can easily keep track of replies through the watchlist. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 00:14, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

== Filmographies in character category ==

I'm a little confused as to why you just put all the filmographies in the character categories. I mean, the filmographies obviously aren't characters, and now you have to scroll through all the filmographies to get to the actual category content. Maybe we could make a "Main Character Filmography" category instead? {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 20:13, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
:Hmmm that's probably a better idea. Actually I was thinking about creating a {{tl|CategoryMainFilmography}} (smaller name would be better) template for these categories since they all have the same information, and then just change the template. What do you think? --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:16, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
::Meh, not so sure about the template. I think it's probably okay how it was (with maybe the new main filmography category added). But it probably wouldn't hurt either, so, uh... yeah. {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 20:22, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
:::Most of these categories have similar wording but inconsistent formatting (e.g. some have {{tl|CategoryTOC}}'s others don't). But for this case I'd like some "yes"/"no" feedback before proceeding. As for [[:Category:Main Character Filmography]] I'll start on that soon (later if I do the template). --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:30, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
::::All right then, the templates sound okay. {{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 20:46, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
:::::I changed the template name, made it and then ditched it. I went ahead and fixed the cats in each page manually! :S Having the template didn't seem worth all that trouble. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:53, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

== Just hi ==

Hey there Stux! I just wanted to drop by and let you know that I think you're an incredibly valuable asset to the wiki! So yup. There it is. Keep on tranglin', and I'll see ya 'round! {{User:4kai2lyn6/sig}} 17:57, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

:It's true! Sever your leg, please. It's the greatest day. {{User:Trey56/sig}} 18:33, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
::Awww! Thank you very much Kai Lyn and Trey! I really means a lot to me! I think I'm gonna cry... oh, that might be Mountain Dew. Nevermind. But I really appreciate the kind note! I want to reciprocate by noting how valuable you guys are as well, but somehow that doesn't seen adequate. Again, thank you mucho much! :) --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 19:51, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
:::You cry [[Mountain Dew]]? You're a true grad student! {{User:Trey56/sig}} 19:56, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

== Contest #3 ==
=== Monty Python Reference ===

I love that monty python reference! "What is the 44th mersenne prime number?" i am a college student with a math major and i love number patterns like this. may i use it elsewhere? [[User:Kevin G. Dannerson|Kevin G. Dannerson]] 02:47, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

ps it is debatable if there are different mersenne primes after #39 between the other ones. if there aren't,then the 44th known mersenne prime is 232,582,657 - 1, which has 9,808,358 digits. (don't you love wikipedia) [[User:Kevin G. Dannerson|Kevin G. Dannerson]] 02:52, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

:Sweet! Glad you liked the reference! Feel free to use the lines anywhere you like. Just make sure you use a <code><nowiki><references></nowiki></code> tag and link to my page otherwise i'll be forced to use the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Citing sources|[''citation needed'']]] tag! ;)
:Actually, you are absolutely right. Since the solution space between the 44th and 39th mersenne primes hasn't been fully checked there may be others hidden (though I personally doubt it). But yeah, 232,582,657 - 1 '''''is''''' the 44th Mersenne Prime*!!! I myself am a math geek as well so I enjoy talking math stuff with whomever is interested! (My BS was in CS ''and'' Math.)
:So guess, what? That entitles you to a cupcake! That's the answer to the third question of my contest (getting the question itself is now easy). You're also very close to the first question and answer. However, I cannot give you cupcakes for that since the question is unknown and the answer hasn't been well... fully answered. ;) (Hints will be on hold for now.) Enjoy your cupcake! --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 21:27, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
:::::*Pending Verification
::Hey thanks! so, uh, now that i have the cupcakes, (which, btw, is it 3 or 4? i was a little unclear about that) what do i do with them? eat them? sorry this is the first award of any sort i've gotten on this wiki... [[User:Kevin G. Dannerson|Kevin G. Dannerson]] 06:40, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

I noticed something on your user page that has recently become obsolete. See, my user name changed earlier this month, so could you please change it on your page? Okay, maybe my new name might look like it gives me an unfair advantage in this contest, but i'm pretty sure it doesn't... {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} (formerly Kevin G. Dannerson) 21:10, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

== Personal Image Limit ==

I hate to do this, pal, but you're over the personal image limits. [[:Image:1overn.PNG]], [[:Image:Black ribbon 1.jpg]] and [[:Image:Evil homestar.PNG]]. Not sure which one you want to lose, but that first one is in a talk archive and nowhere else. {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 02:16, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
:Yeah I've been meaning to bring this up for a while, but never got around to it. And no one had noticed till now :-p. Anyway, [[:Image:1overn.PNG]] was going to be my intended target. It was uploaded by IRF and I volunteered to adopt it for the time being. Though it was noted at some point that it was unnecessary since it was part of a convo. So I'm guessing it should still be somewhat of a legit image. Anyway, so I'm definitely keeping the other two. Not sure what the options are for 1overn's survival. I've gone ahead and removed the template linking to me. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 01:51, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

== Thnikkaman ==
[[Image:Thnikkaman Page screenshot.PNG|thumb|right|150px|screen... shot!]]
What browser? {{User:Qermaq/sig}} 01:59, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
:I'm using Firefox 2, the thing is that I have a widescreen display (1680x1050), and with the window maximized, it does it. I'll upload a [[:Image:Thnikkaman Page screenshot.PNG|screenshot]] shortly. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 09:14, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

== are we supposed to ==

are we supposed to do the bridge keeper's questions and their answer? [[User:Imdaman|Imdaman]] 20:05, 19 January 2008 (UTC)
:Wow, I'm surprised still paid attention to the contest. I was thinking about soon archiving the contest figuring it may have been too hard and vague. I was also gonna release more hints at regular intervals but didn't do that either. If you still want to, feel free to give it a shot, if not I'll reveal the "answers" and archive it. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 14:35, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

==Ok==
Ok thanks {{User:The-homsarrunner/sig}}

== you know what? maybe you're right. ==

I was thinking you were correct when you told me that my welcome sounded more corrective. I feel so stupid. --{{User:The 386/sig}} 19:43, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

== Good job! ==

You're doing a great job WikiGnoming! Thank you very much! --[[User:DENNIS|DENNIS]] 22:58, 20 April 2008 (UTC)
:Um, thanks and you're welcome. I haven't been able to edit the wiki much lately. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 23:10, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

== RE: [Blank] ==

I've been prooty grood as of late. I miss hanging out with you guys, and talking about, stuffs. D:
{{User:Pertmywert/sig}} 11:59, 2 April 2009 (UTC)
:{{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk%3APertmywert&diff=643045&oldid=638871 reply}}. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 13:57, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

== Still breaking pages? ==

No, it wasn't. It was just your cache. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 20:09, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
:I made sure that I went to an entirely new page that used the sig after you had made the <code><nowiki><noinclude></nowiki></code> fix. Since there was a carriage return between the second-to-last closing and first opening <code><nowiki><noinclude></nowiki></code> tags, that carriage return was being transcluded to talk pages, placing the timestamp on the next line. Here's a screenshot: --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 20:28, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
:[[Image:Sig_breaks_pages_may_09.PNG]]
::Ohhhhhh. Sorry. My bad then. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
:::It's no big deal. Templates can be really finicky about even the slightest details sometimes. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:10, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

== Starteen Signature ==

Homestar-winner edited my signature to validate tags by replacing them with span tags. So shouldn't that person got their edit reverted when it happened? {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 01:40, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
:Your attitude is curious. Instead of arguing that your edit should be allowed based on precedent, you want to retroactively disallow the edit to your signature, even though [[User:ColdReactive/archive1#User Page Validity|you know]] that validating sigs is okay. As it turns out, before you even posted on this talk page, Stux {{p|l={{FULLURL:User:Starteen/sig|diff=670797&oldid=670790}} reverted his edit}} with apologies to you. I gotta say, your style seems to have an unsavory tit-for-tat flavor about it, and it is rather unbecoming. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:53, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
::And you'd be happy just to ban me, wouldn't you. I'm sorry, but Stux did that while I was making up this reply, so I didn't know until after it was too late. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}}
:::That's why I said "as it turns out". I knew you didn't know at the time. My comments about your attitude and approach don't have anything to do with the chronology of edits to this page versus other pages. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:02, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
::::Fine then, you can just stay in your little hole and be that way. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 02:04, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::I'm afraid I don't understand your meaning. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:11, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
::::::That's ''probably'' a good thing. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 02:14, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::::I didn't say I didn't think it was a condescending reply. That's easy enough to tell. I just mean I have no idea what you could be referring to or what way you think I am. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:22, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

== Ayuda con la traducción ==

Oye Stux (te puedo hablar en español ¿no?)no se si habras visto mi traduccion de Where My Hat Is At? pero es que yo quiero poner algunos textos traducidos como el letrero del Puesto de bubs y el mensaje del final, pero yo no se como hacerlo, ¿me podrias echar una mano?
P.D. Si no puedes, no pasa nada {{unsigned|ElTruco|14:50, 20 November 2009 EST}}
:Sí, puedes hablarme en español. Pero si es algo relacionado con el projecto de HRWiki en general y no exclusívamente sobre las traducciones, es mejor que nos comuniquemos en inglés para que la comunidad pueda leer y participar. Bueno, sobre tu traducion de "Where My Hat Is At?": tengo que sentarme y ver el toon con calma. Si hay espacio es posible que una nota diciendo "el letrero dice..." sea suficiente. Pero yo no trabajo mucho con el formato, simplemente traduzco el texto con el formato que ya existe. De todas formas voy a hablar con el sysop que creó el programa de subtítulos para ver si hay otras formas de incluir notas en las traducciones. Hablamos. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 17:35, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
::Ok, Stux, if someting happen keep me informed, all right, now I'm going to translate more things, if you have time for revising, I will appreciate. Later.--[[User:ElTruco|RetroX.NES (ElTruco over here)]] 15:43, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

== WikiGnoming ==

Hi! I just wanted to thank you for being a WikiGnome. It's nice to know that someone is willing to volunteer to help make the site a better place. --{{User:DENNIS/parapet}} 15:04, 29 August 2010 (UTC)
:Um, thank you for the kind words. :) Though there are other WikiGnomes around that are far more active than I. I just do a little bit to help keep the site running smoothly. --[[User:Stux|Stux]] 15:08, 29 August 2010 (UTC)

== Thanks ==

Hey there Stux-o,

Thanks for the b-day greeting, check my page for the more. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 11:22, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

User talk:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:20:22 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Happy Birthday! */ reply to Stux-y

Hiatuses

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:11:05 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Site — 2011 */ let's see if I rememer how to do this...+ add link

{{tbd}}
Occasionally [[The Brothers Chaps]] have put part or all of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] website on '''hiatus'''. This has been happening particularly recently, especially with [[Strong Bad Email]]s.

==Strong Bad Emails==
[[Image:lappysplosion.PNG|thumb|A comeback... or was it?]]
The first long Strong Bad Email hiatus was in between [[email thunder]] and [[hremail3184]], lasting 280 days (nine months and one week). It was the longest Sbemail gap when it came out, and for a while afterwards, one Strong Bad email came out each month. The last Strong Bad email, [[videography]], came out in October 5th, 2009, and as of now it is the longest Strong Bad email gap in the history of the site (over one year). As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}, the hiatus is still ongoing.

==Site — 2010==
During 2010, after the [[April Fools' Day]] toon [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] came out (itself the first toon in nearly five months), barely any material was produced on the website. Most of the articles presented on the main page were [[Store]] offers. This may be because of a new baby in the family, as noted on the [[FeedBurner]] page, and the possibility they were busy working on a different project. For the first time in the site's history, no [[Halloween]] cartoon was produced in 2010. After over seven months of no updates, on November 22, [[Poker Night at the Inventory]] was released. On December 14, 2010, [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] was released, temporarily ending the hiatus. This was shortly followed by [[Which Ween Costumes?]] on December 22.

==Site — 2011==
Following the holiday break into the new year, the site was back on hiatus for [[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011|Puppet Strong Bad's appearance at an Aquabats concert]]. There have been no updates since and for the third time in its history since the trend began, the site was not updated for [[Holidays#April_Fools.27_Day_.28April_1st.29|April Fools' Day]] in any way.

User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:27:54 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Some of my tastes */ update

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

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| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
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== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 29 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], an adorable 5 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 3 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], and [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah] was born on September 14, 2009. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/nyyankees.jpg
{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 16 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D1 college for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)''
* D1 college for the American East Conference
* D3, D2, and D1 for the Collegiate Baseball Umpire Assigning Organization for the Eastern Collegiate Conference ''(ECC)''
* D3 for the USA South Athletic Conference

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)'' staff
* Getting on the Colonial Athletic Conference ''(CAA)'' staff
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
* Getting on the Atlantic 10 staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Atlantic Coast Conference ''(ACC)'' staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/insidetarget_small.jpg
 
(this pic is about 6 years old...I'll update it when I get a better pic)

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
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! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
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! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
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clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
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Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
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curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
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essence of hands in water 
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hi there every peoples 
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not writing one for him 
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employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
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Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
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the wings of a bat
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A Decemberween Mackerel

Invisible Robot Fish — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:36:41 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Inside References */ stave it off, 1,2,3

{{toonnav|Holiday Toon|xmas10|Xeriouxly Forxe|Which Ween Costumes?}}
[[File:A Decemberween Mackerel.png|thumb|"My coma's toast..."]]

Senor Cardgage says he's dying, so Marzipan and Homestar try to cram him with enough Decemberween spirit to save him.

'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Senor Cardgage}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Pom Pom}}, {{film|Bubs}}, [[Homeschool Winner]], [[Rafferdy]], [[Preshy]], [[Champeen]], [[The Hurricane]], three [[Unguraits]], {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|The Poopsmith}}, {{film|The King of Town}}, {{film|Homsar}}

'''Places:''' [[The Field]], [[Marzipan's House]], [[Bubs' Concession Stand]], [[Telephone Pole]], [[Basement of the Brothers Strong]]

'''Date:''' Tuesday, December 14, 2010

'''Running Time:''' 6:05

'''Page Title:''' We Come Down Off Our High Horse!

== Transcript ==
''{Music plays. A silhouette of Homestar and Marzipan can be seen through the falling snow. Lines representing the wind curl by.}''

''{Cut to Marzipan with earmuffs and scarf holding a dish and Homestar in his brown hat walking through The Field through the snow. Homestar looks distressed.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Marzipan! Explain to me why we're slogging through this blizzard again? I don't think I can slog much further!

''{Cut to a tighter shot of the two}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' I told you, at Decemberween time, it's our duty as people with more than one DVR to help those much, much, much, much, way very, very, very much, really smelly, a lot much less fortunate than us.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' And you think bringing him bean sprouts is, ahem, helping?

''{Pull back to a wider shot. Marzipan looks angrily at Homestar.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Be quiet and keep slogging. We're almost there.

''{A bush comes into view.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ah, man! This guy? ''{They stop walking}'' When you said less fortunate, I just assumed you meant Coach Z.

''{Coach Z pops up in the foreground from under a snow drift, wearing a Blubb-O's box on his head}''

'''COACH Z:''' Me too!

''{Coach Z disappears}''

''{A doorbell sounds. Senor Cardgage rises into view accompanied by traffic sounds. He's facing away from Marzipan and Homestar.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Hello, Chi Minh?

'''MARZIPAN:''' Hi, Mr. Senor! Happy Decemberween!

''{Cut to a tighter shot of the three of them.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Is this a frank call?

'''MARZIPAN:''' No, no, over here. ''{Cardgage turns around.}'' We brought you some food for the holidays.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Yeah. We come down off our high horse to spread a little Decemberween cheer.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Thank you, Hot Pooey. ''{Homestar looks mad. Zip pan to a close-up of the bush as Cardgage gestures to it.}'' Would you care to coincide?

''{Close-up of Homestar and Marzipan}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Marzipan, did that guy just call me "Hot Pooey"? And invite me inside that bush?

'''MARZIPAN:''' ''{embarrassed}'' Maybe? ''{Marzipan smiles nervously}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's it, I'm going back to your house. Later on, we'll conspire.

''{Cut back to a wider shot. Homestar walks off screen left. Cardgage is now shaking.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Oh, you poor wretch. What's the matter?

''{Cut to medium shot of Marzipan and Cardgage.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Oh, not much... I'm just... dying.

'''MARZIPAN:''' Gasp!

''{A red title card with a holly border slides in from screen right. Words appear as the singers sing them.}''

'''SINGERS:''' A Decemberween Mackerel. (The name of this cartoon.)

''{Crossfade to Homestar wearing a mistletoe sweater and a red bow laying on Marzipan's couch, the camera slowing trucking back to reveal his entire body.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, Marzipan! Is that you? I'm wearing a sweater made out of mistletoe! And what feels like a colony of venomous bugs! ''{various black insects jump around Homestar's body}''

''{Cut to a wider shot. Cardgage enters screen right.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ah! You! ''{sits up}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{sing-song}'' Hot pooey.

''{Marzipan follows screen right.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Marzipan! What's the big idea of bringing this guy home? ''{Cut to close-up to Homestar}'' I was about to give you your Decemberween make-out present. ''{Homestar winks and clicks with his mouth.}''

''{Cut back to previous shot as Homestar stands.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' This is serious, Homestar. Senor Cardgage is dying! ''{Cardgage nods}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, cool. Then we'll just make out after. What do you give him, five minutes? No minutes? ''{Homestar steps towards Marzipan.}'' No minutes?

''{Close up of Marzipan. She's angry. }''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Homestar, I don't have time to trick you into making out with a mop again this year. ''{Her expression clears}'' Hmm, if we cram him full of enough holiday cheer, maybe he can squeeze out a Decemberween miracle!

''{Cut to medium shot of all three}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Hey, I love cramming holiday cheer. I'll go get my ''{pulls a black rod wrapped in gold and white tinsel from off screen}'' tinsel-wrapped cram rod!

''{Beat. Homestar glances around once.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Okay, I'm back.

''{Push wipe up red card reading "Holiday Cheer Cramlist" "Caroling"}''

''{Push wipe up to reveal Homestar, Marzipan and Cardgage outside singing at sunset around a bathtub with chains around it. Homestar is waving his cram rod and Marzipan is holding a candle.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER & MARZIPAN:''' ''{singing}'' Coach Z's been drinking non-specific mouthwash-rine.

''{A arm with papers shoots in from screen left.}''

'''MAN:''' I need you to sign here.

''{Homestar pushes the papers away with his cram rod.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' ''{echoey}'' Oh, thanks guys. That warms my heart.

''{Cut to a shot inside of the tub. Strong Sad's face is seen in the bottom right of the frame and a chain around his body. Homestar is looking through the slats above.}''

'''STRONG SAD:''' Not enough to stave off the onset of hypothermia, of course. But a month-long ''{cut back to outside. Cardgage is groaning and swaying}'' coma's nothing I haven't dealt with before.

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' My coma's toast....

'''MARZIPAN:''' Time to go!

''{Marzipan and Cardgage dash off screen right, while Homestar follows.}''

''{Cut to red card as before. Caroling is crossed out and "Greeting Card" is in the center. A musical sting plays.}''

''{Push wipe down to reveal Pom Pom with a camera on a tripod and lighting umbrellas behind him. He is gesturing with an arm.}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbling noises}''

''{Reverse shot reveals Homestar in his mistletoe sweater, Marzipan with lights in her ponytail and Cardgage wearing a olive green cardigan. Homestar moves slightly to the right in the frame.}''

''{Reverse shot. Pom Pom gestures his arm up.}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbling noises}''

''{Reverse shot. Marzipan moves up slightly.}''

''{Reverse shot. Pom Pom gestures to his right.}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbling noises}''

''{Reverse shot. Cardgage moves slightly to the right.}''

''{Reverse shot. Pom Pom, irritated, gestures his arm and bubbles for a long time.}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbling noises}''

''{Reverse shot. Cardgage continues to move to the right until his is halfway out of the frame.}''

''{Reverse shot. Pom Pom indicates for Cardgage to stop.}''

'''POM POM:''' ''{bubbling noises}''

''{He picks up Gooblies and squeezes him. There is a white flash and cuts to a card with "Seasoned Greetings", with a picture of Homestar and Marzipan, and Cargage halfway out of the frame.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Okay, now we need to make the corresponding ''{cut to a wider shot, showing the card in the lower left, while Marzipan is wearing half-moon glasses.}'' newsletter to brag about our family. ''{Marzipan clicks the pen and takes a deep breath. As she starts to write, the words appear behind her. Very rapidly:}'' This year was so great! Our family is so great! I can't believe Homestar started fourth grade! How time flies. It's so great! Senor Cardgage won first place in sports and was selected to be terminally ill! ''{She starts writing on the paper in various angles, across already-written words, and in margins.}'' I am in book club and PTA carpool and redoing the back-splash. It's so great! Warm wishes, ''{Carves this last line into her table:}'' The Marzipan-Homestar-Cardgages.

''{Cut to Homestar sitting on the arm of the couch with his cram stick. Cardgage is lying on the couch.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Our family is, literally and figuratively, so great! ''{Cardgage groans}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' ''{off-screen}'' Movin' on!

''{Push wipe left red title card. Caroling and Greeting Card are now crossed out with "Waiting In Line" in the center.}''

''{Push wipe left to reveal Bubs' Concession Stand. A silhouette of Bubs can be seen waving his arms. A line of people can be seen, ending with Marzipan and Cardgage. Camera slowly pans and reveal Homestar in the foreground.}''

'''BUBS:''' ''{faintly}'' I've got a deal on everything. I've got all kinds of deals!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Say, Bubs. ''{Camera pans to reveal Bubs standing next to Homestar. Homestar pokes him with the cram rod.}'' What's this line for?

'''BUBS:''' The holidays.

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Perfect! How long is it?

'''BUBS:''' Three miles or eighteen days. ''{Pull back to reveal Cardgage standing behind them.}'' Whichever comes first.

''{Cardgage turns around groaning. Bubs looks annoyed.}''

''{Marzipan sticks her head in screen right.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' All right, that's enough. Let's move. Peeow! ''{She grabs Cardgage and dashes off screen right. Homestar is stunned.}''

''{Push wipe right red title card as before. Caroling, Greeting Card and Waiting In Line are all crossed off, with "Tree Lighting" now in the center.}''

''{Push wipe right to Coach Z standing next to Homestar. Homestar is waving his cram rod.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Nothing crams Decemberween cheer like the annual lighting ''{Cut to wider shot of Coach Z, Homestar, Marzipan and Cardgage standing around the telephone pole. Yellow lights are strung from the pole, and an orange extension cord is in the foreground. Cardgage sways.}'' of the lights attached to a pole in a tree-shaped fashion.

''{Cut back to the shot of Coach Z and Homestar. Homestar has picked up the extension cord.}''

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' If this doesn't cure him, nothing will!

'''COACH Z:''' Don't I know it! Last year, these lights cured me of chronic athlete's tongue, and the year before that it was rub rash, and then hot pooey—

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Excuse me, you're disgusting. Barf.

''{Homestar pretends to throw up (complete with dotted-line imaginary vomit) and turns away. Coach Z looks disappointed. Homestar then plugs in the extension cord.}''

''{Cut to a wider shot. The lights turn on.}''

'''HOMESTAR, MARZIPAN, & COACH Z:''' Oh!

''{Cut to medium shot of Marzipan and Cardgage. Cardgage is disheveled and his glasses are falling off.}'''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Oh wow, if it was pitch black and I squinted and was a few miles away, ''{cut to a wide silhouette of all standing around the tree}'' this would sort of look like a tree almost! ''{Cut back to previous shot.}'' Isn't it wonderous, Senor? A real miracle-inducing spectacle, isn't it?

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' ''{moans}'' Oh, my Toyota Cressida... ''{Cardgage falls down}''

''{Cut to wider shot with Cardgage in the snow.}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Oh, no!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, yes!

''{Strong Bad, Strong Mad and The Cheat come in from the bottom of the frame. Cut to medium shot of Marzipan and Strong Bad, with Strong Mad in a sweater and The Cheat green hat behind him.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' What's goin' on here?

'''MARZIPAN:''' Help, quick! I think Senor Cardgage is dying!

'''STRONG BAD:''' And what makes you think that?

''{Cut to close up of Marzipan}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' He told me so when I brought him a hot covered dish to brighten his dismal life.

''{Cut back to the medium shot}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' ''He'' told you. ''{Close up of Strong Bad}'' You decided to take at face value something the guy who lives in a bush and talks to melty candy bars said.

''{Cut back to medium shot}''

'''MARZIPAN:''' Maybe?

'''STRONG BAD:''' And, who not fifteen minutes ago, told me I ''{cut to the Basement of the Brothers Strong. Strong Bad is standing on the arm of the orange couch and Cardgage is standing next to it. Marzipan's dish is sitting on the couch.}'' "might paste away if I Dinty Moore." ''{Strong Bad begins to leap on the dish.}''

''{Cut back to The Field. Cardgage stirs and holds up an opened can of stew that says "Dented")''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' You rally might, Pez dispenser. ''{He collapses}''

''{Close up of Strong Bad}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Besides, everybody knows the way to save Senor Cardgage is to cut a bunch of motor sports magazines in half and pour gravy on a defibrillator. A-like so.

''{Cut Strong Mad with magazines that read "Modasports. The 2011 Tomatocycle!!!! Daaaang!" The Cheat is standing next to a defibrillator and a gravy boat. Strong Mad grunts and pulls the magazines apart. The Cheat then takes the gravy boat and pours the gravy on the defibrillator. Music plays and the silhouette of Cardgage can be seen rising.}''

''{Cut to a shot of Cardgage with rays behind him, standing tall.}''

'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' Oh, my grabness, grabness. It really is—

''{Cut to a shot of all standing around the tree. Strong Sad is still in his tub, next to The King of Town and Strong Mad. The Poopsmith is standing behind Bubs screen left.}''

'''ALL:''' A Decemberween mackerel!

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{disappointed}'' And nobody's dying.

''{Cut to an emaciated Homsar lying in the snow, his hat faintly wiggling as he speaks}''

'''HOMSAR:''' AaAaAaAa! I'm your death's door neighbor. Puff. Cough. Toff.

''{Red card with End appears}''

== Easter Eggs ==
*Clicking on the E on "End" at the end of the toon will show a quick scene of Homestar Runner making out with "Marzipan".
*:''{The door of Marzipan's closet is shown, with some mistletoe leaves scattered outside it. Homestar's voice comes from inside the closet}''
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh... Oh, I must say... Oh, twice... Marzipan, it's so romantic the way you lured me into this closet! ''{Marzipan is seen walking by the closet}'' ...And the way your wet stringy face tastes like seven kitchen floors! ''{Homestar coughs}'' ...Cockroach.

*Clicking on the D on "End" at the end of the toon will show a new product from the makers of "Hot Jones".
*:''{A mug of Hot Jones is shown}''
*:'''ANNOUNCER:''' From the makers of Hot Jones comes Hot Pooey, our newest holiday sensation! ''{The mug is replaced by a different mug, the contents of which are censored}'' Hot Pooey! ''{A speech bubble that contains the following emits from the new mug, and a Santa Claus-like beard appears on the mug}'' Oh dear God, what have we done??

== Fun Facts ==
===Explanations===
*A DVR is a [[Wikipedia:Digital video recorder|digital video recorder]].
*To come down off your high horse is to stop thinking less of other people.
*This toon was released eighteen days before New Year's, which is the time Bubs's "holiday line" lasts.

===Trivia===
*The [[FeedBurner Page#New Holiday Toon - A Decemberween Mackerel|RSS description]] for this toon is:
<blockquote>Surprise! Like an errant reindeer that's come loose from the sleigh, hurtling towards the earth at breakneck speed, bursting into flames, and impact cratering the crap out of your front yard...It's a Decemberween cartoon! Marzipan takes it upon herself to try and improve Senor Cardgage's dismal life. Man! Years go by fast, huh?! Cram that holiday cheer! Cram it!</blockquote>
*This is only the second toon of 2010, and the first one released since [[Xeriouxly Forxe]] eight months earlier. It was also the first "real" update (i.e. a toon with a plot) in over a year.
*On the homepage, when "[[Main Page Messages|new holiday toon!]]" is moused over, its words change to "[[for real]]!"
*This toon was built at the normal 550×400 size but is shown at double that size (the first such toon to be displayed that way). There are [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}#Screen size|several possible remedies]] for viewers having trouble viewing the toon at this resolution.

===Remarks===
[[File:ADecemberweenMiracle.png|thumb|A Decemberween Miracle, not the name of this cartoon!]]
[[File:HotPooeyUncensored.png|thumb|Ohh, there's two of them!]]
*Much like [[Homestar Presents: Presents]], this cartoon appears to be presented in a [[Sound Quality|higher audio sample rate]] than usual.
*For four frames, while the title is coming to the foreground, it reads "A Decemberween Miracle".
*Hot Pooey, beneath its censored bar, is identical to [[Hot Jones]].
*When Marzipan and Homestar are walking at the beginning, Homestar has footsteps and Marzipan leaves a solid trail, again [[Lack of Visible Body Parts#Marzipan's Legs|hinting her body is actually dress-shaped]].
*Senor Cardgage does not use any female names when speaking to others (as he often does); at one point, he even uses a male name.
*When Homestar is asked to sign a document, if the writing on the pages is facing Homestar, the document is stapled in the top right corner. This is opposite of how conventional English legal documents are stapled.
*In her newsletter, Marzipan writes that Homestar is starting the fourth grade, even though it is implied several times in [[Cool Things]] that he has already been in the fifth grade.

===Goofs===
*The leaf of mistletoe that falls from Homestar's "sweater" disappears a few seconds later.
*Senor Cardgage's left hand disappears the moment he finishes rising from the bush. At the same time, a previously-opaque hole in the bush becomes transparent, so a spot of his right hand appears.

===Inside References===
*Strong Sad is [[Homestar Presents: Presents|locked in a bathtub]] and mentions [[Stave It Off Guy|staving off]] hypothermia.
*Homestar wants to [[Making Out|make out]] with Marzipan.
*Senor Cardgage claims he is [[death|dying]].
*Marzipan writes that Cardgage [[nondescript nouns|won the sports]] in her newsletter.
*Marzipan grabs Cardgage and yells "[[spoken sound effects|Peeow!]]".
*Homestar says "Oh, [[twice]]" in one of the Easter eggs.
*Coach Z pops up wearing a [[Blubb-O's]] box.
[[File:MackeralRejectedCharacters.png|thumb|Rejected for the holidays]]
*The silhouettes of most of the [[rejected characters]] appear in line for Bubs' Concession Stand.
*The last line of Marzipan and Homestar's carol, "Coach Z's been drinking nonspecific mouthwash", is a reference to the song "O Decemberween" at the end of [[The Best Decemberween Ever]]. The original line was "Coach Z's been drinking Listerine."
*Senor Cardgage appears from [[hammerspace]], accompanied by the traffic noise first heard in [[hremail3184]].
*Pom Pom picks up [[Gooblies]] when taking the picture.
*Homestar saying "Our family is literally, and figuratively, so great" is a reference to [[Jibblies 2]].
*The [[Minor Foods#Tomatocyle|tomatocycle]] previously showed up in [[Where U Goin' 2?]].
*Homestar pretends to [[Puking|puke]] when Coach Z tells him about his illnesses.
*The music that plays when Cardgage comes back to life is similar to the [[Lappy 486]]'s startup noise.
**The exact [[sound effect]] was previously used in [[Decemberween Sweet Cuppin' Cakes]] when [[Eh! Steve!]]'s mouth began to float away.
*The word "pooey" was first spoken by [[The Homestar Runner]] in [[Decemberween Short Shorts]]. When he encounters [[Rumble Red]], he says, "Aw, phooey! And after that, pooey! Not you again!"
*The defibrillator was previously seen in the email [[specially marked]].
*During the caroling, the candle Marzipan is holding is the same as in the email [[love poems]].
*This is the second time Senor Cardgage is referred to as "Mr. Senor", the first being in [[Senorial Day]].

===Real-World References===
*Homestar's quote, "Later on, we'll conspire," is from the Christmas song "[[Wikipedia:Winter Wonderland|Winter Wonderland]]".
*[[Wikipedia:Hormel|Dinty Moore]] is a brand of canned [[stew]].
*"Hello, Chi Minh" is a play on the name of Vietnamese revolutionary [[Wikipedia:Ho Chi Minh|Ho Chi Minh]], for whom [[Wikipedia:Ho Chi Minh City|Saigon]], the largest city in Vietnam, was renamed after the Vietnam War.
*Senor Cardgage calls Strong Bad "[[Wikipedia:Pez|Pez dispenser]]".
*Right before Senor Cardgage collapses, he complains about his [[Wikipedia:Toyota Cressida|Toyota Cressida]] (which, in his case, appears to be an organ and not a car).

== External Links ==
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[[Category:Decemberween]]

Which Ween Costumes?

Invisible Robot Fish — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:12:24 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Remarks */ sub remark

{{toonnav|Holiday Toon|xmas10_costumes|A Decemberween Mackerel|Homestarloween Party}}
[[File:Which Ween Costumes.png|thumb|"We stand around in the snow dressed in Decemberween-themed costumes every year. It's our thing! It's what we do!"]]

To make up for missing this year's Halloween, the cast dress up in costumes on Decemberween.

'''Cast:''' {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Strong Sad}}, {{film|Pom Pom}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|The Poopsmith}}, {{film|The King of Town}}

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

'''Date:''' Wednesday, December 22, 2010

'''Running Time:''' 2:40

'''Page Title:''' I Don't Know What You're Talking About!

== Transcript ==
''{Cut to the main cast standing in the field, wearing their costumes.}''

'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, why does this feel... weird?

'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' What are you talking about? We stand around in the snow dressed in Decemberween-themed costumes every year. It's our thing! It's what we do!

'''STRONG BAD:''' Are you sure? I think we may have gotten our... "weens" crossed.

'''STRONG SAD:''' Can you please never say that again?

== Easter Eggs ==
*At the end, click Bubs:
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' Hey Bubs, nice Die Hard costume, man!
*:'''BUBS:''' Don't you call me costume man, and this is just a promotion for the concession stand! ''{holds up a machine gun}'' Now I have a machine gun.
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' Awesome! I'll take it!
*:'''BUBS:''' I didn't say it was for sale! This is for keeping The Cheat outta my bargain bin.
*:'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{The Cheat noises}'' ''{holds up [[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]]}''

*At the end, click Strong Mad:
*:'''STRONG MAD:''' ''{growls}''
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Ooh, Strong Mad, your animation is soooo Rankin/Bass.

*At the end, click Pom Pom:
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''Oh'', ''Begley'', Pom Pom. That is the best last-episode-of-St. Elsewhere costume I have ever seen.

*At the end, click Strong Bad:
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{slow; playfully}'' Say, Strong Bad, your costume's making me feel a little bit, uh... Loosey Goosey.
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{quickly}'' Shut your face pile right now, or I'm gonna start feeling a little... ''{slow; playfully}'' Punchy Wunchy.
*:'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' I hope the Bumpus's dogs run through here and knock you over!

*At the end, click Strong Sad:
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' Strong Sad, you look like a deranged Easter Bunny.
*:'''STRONG SAD:''' I do not!
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' You do, too! You look like a... pink nightmare!
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, Strong Sad, I absolutely ADORE your Donnie Darko costume.
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{quickly}'' More like Donnie Dorko!

*At the end, click the King of Town:
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Oh, King of Town, an exquisite Devil Don King costume.
*:'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' No, no! I'm Mister Heat Blister! I'm Mister Hundred and One!
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' Uh, is that your age or your number of heart attacks?
*:'''THE KING OF TOWN:''' Triple that number and you're in both ballparks!

*At the end, click Homestar Runner:
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{singing; a slight echo from his voice is heard}'' Do you realize... blah blah blah... that I have the most... low budget style? Do you realize...?

*At the end, click Coach Z:
*:'''STRONG BAD:''' Coach Z, even though no one wants to hear the stupid explanation for your costume, let's hear the stupid explanation for your costume.
*:'''COACH Z:''' Can't you guys tell? I'm the rapping paper!
*:'''EVERYONE BUT COACH Z:''' ''{groans}'' Oooh.
*:'''COACH Z:''' No, no, check this out:
*::''{begins rapping while a beat plays}''
*::Looseleaf, college-rule, legal pad,
*::I'm the rapping paper and I rap real bad!
*::not bad like bad, but bad like real bad!
*::I'm the rapping paper and I rap real bad!
*::Let's count my blue lines, y'all!
*::One... two... three...
*:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{while Coach is counting his lines}'' Hey, Strong Bad, let's try it again.
*:'''EVERYONE BUT COACH Z:''' ''{groans}'' Oooh.
*:'''COACH Z:''' Aw, if I had a nickel for every time I've been groaned off stage.

== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
*No [[Halloween]] toon was released in 2010. To compensate, the characters are dressed up for [[Decemberween]] instead, and Strong Bad says they "have their 'weens' crossed".

=== Remarks ===
*This is the first toon featuring costumes since [[Homestarloween Party]] to not include [[Homsar]].
*This, like [[A Decemberween Mackerel]], has a higher [[Sound Quality|quality sound]] than most previous toons.
** The toon's "screen" is also twice as big as usual, again like the [[A Decemberween Mackerel|previous toon.]]
*Bubs's machine [[gun]] doesn't have a trigger.
*The King of Town suggests in his Easter egg that he is around 303 years old. However, in [[space program]], released five years earlier, he claimed to be in his sixties.
*Inside Pom Pom's snow globe costume, The Cheat is on Strong Bad's left side (his left); whereas, in the field, The Cheat is on his right side (his right)
**Additionally, The King of Town, Coach Z, and Strong Bad, are standing in slightly different places.

=== Fixed Goofs ===
*When this toon was originally released, the King of Town's costume was misspelled "Heat Meiser" instead of the correct "Heat Miser". The error was corrected later that day.
*The label over The Cheat originally omitted the word "as".
*When clicking on the Strong Mad Easter egg, Bubs's teeth would lower and The Cheat's right arm would raise slightly. After Homestar finished talking, both characters returned to their default.

=== Inside References ===
*The Cheat pulls out the [[Telltale Games|Telltale]] [[Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]] PC DVD with the [[Videlectrix]] alternate cover.
*Pom Pom's costume seems to indicate that he's hollow, which is reminiscent of Strong Bad's 108th email, [[pom pom]].
*[[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] mentions his [[Style|style]].

=== Real-World References ===
*''[[Wikipedia:Die Hard|Die Hard]]'' is a movie starring [[Wikipedia:Bruce Willis|Bruce Willis]].
*[[Wikipedia:Rankin/Bass|Rankin/Bass]] is the production company that produced the stop-motion ''[[Wikipedia:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (TV special)|Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]'' Christmas special.
*''[[Wikipedia:St. Elsewhere|St. Elsewhere]]'' was a TV show in the mid 1980s. In the series finale, it was revealed that the entire show was the daydream of an autistic child staring at a snowglobe.
*The King of Town mentions the Bumpuses' dogs, which featured in the plot of [[Wikipedia:A Christmas Story|A Christmas Story]].
**Other elements from the same story are Strong Bad as the "Fragile Lamp," and Strong Sad as "Ralphie Parker".
*Homestar confuses Strong Sad's costume for a [[Wikipedia:Donnie Darko|Donnie Darko]] costume.
*Homestar mistakes the King of Town for being a "Devil [[Wikipedia:Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]]". (He previously mistook the King for Don King in [[Jibblies 2]].)
*Homestar comments on his own costume to the tune of "Do You Realize??" by [[Wikipedia:The Flaming Lips|The Flaming Lips]], whose lead singer wrote and directed the film from which Homestar's costume originates.
*The Heat Miser first appeared in [[Wikipedia:The Year Without a Santa Claus|The Year Without a Santa Claus]], another Rankin/Bass production. The King of Town also quotes the character's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbfgVEk-mxQ song] from the movie when describing his costume.

==External Links==
{{extlinks|xmas10_costumes|16636}}

{{decemberweennav}}
{{halloweennav}}

[[Category:Decemberween]][[Category:Halloween]]

Talk:A Decemberween Mackerel

Invisible Robot Fish — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:24:13 GMT

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== Hallelujah! Hallelujah! ==

After who knows how long, we finally get a toon! This truly is a D-Ween Mackerel!
On to Bweeze-Ness. Here are some things I have noticed.
*On the Main Page it says "New Holiday Toon", and when hovered over it says "For real!"
*When Cardgage is "revived" he makes the same shine and noise as when "Eh, Steve!'s mouth exploded the universe" in Cactus Coffee and the No Tell Hotel"
*Non specific mouthwash and the guy who says I'm going to need you to sign this makes fun of people being sued for using product names.
*Marzipan and Homestar both sung a modified version of O, Decemberween.
*Strong Sad being locked in the tub is a reference to other D-Ween toons.
*This toon constantly references Cardgage's death. And hints at Homsar's
*When Marzipan and Homestar are walking at the beginning, Homestar has footsteps and Marzi is leaving a solid trail, again hinting she is just a mass in a dress shape
*When Cardgage comes out of the bush, he makes the same traffic noise as in his FBI warning and Hremail 3184
*Coach Z is wearing a Blubb-Os box.
*The Bubs scene could be an instance of duplicate characters.
*Homeschool winner, Preshy, Rafferdy, Champeen, The Hurricane and another mass I can't identify at the end of the line are all in the bubs scence
*The Defib unit was previously seen in the Breakfast cereal email
*This is an toon not only in widescreen but it is big altogether even bigger than the games menu(I personally can't fit it on my screen VERTICALLY entirely)

Just things I konticed.
--[[User:Geonightman|Geonightman]] 23:50, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
:You should add those to the fun facts section of the article. (I could, but then you wouldn't be credited in the history.) If you're worried about formatting, don't be. Someone will fix it for you. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:54, 14 December 2010 (UTC)
::If you can't fit it onto your screen, press F11 (at least in IE) to view full screen. F11 again will shrink it back. Or you can view the Flash file which will automatically fit to your browser. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 00:39, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh shoot. I put in the part about the people in line. Sorry! I didn't know. You can do the rest of them. {{User:Wasd98/sig}} 02:58, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

I am just so happy we finally have a toon again! I have been checking the website everyday for so long hoping to see one. This brightened my day!

:::: This is the first time we had a toon since April! Thats 8 months down the drain for us! all we had to do was edit old stuff that was new! oh, im so glad it's over. [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 22:25, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

== The end of the line ==

Who is that guy at the end of the line before Marzipan? I have no idea. {{User:Wasd98/sig}} 02:57, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:I think it's that girl from a DVD extra.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 03:14, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
::That'd be three [[Unguraits]] standing on each others head. The fun facts already got it. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 03:19, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

== Marzipan's Voice ==

I know the sound quality is better, but does Marzipan's voice sound a little different to you guys? I don't know, it sounds more refined, for lack of a better word, maybe it's just been so long I forgot what she sounded like. I understand the sound quality is better for this one, but I don't think that has too much to do with it --[[User:The Swedish Ace|The Swedish Ace]] 03:22, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:Yes, it's different. I can't describe it either. It was different in [[DNA Evidence]] too.. according to Matt in the DVD commentary, "You can tell Melissa's got a cold here. She's a little snotty." Don't think it's the same thing here, though. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 03:42, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:: Maybe it's just the result of how long it's been since the last toon? [[Special:Contributions/99.239.23.76|99.239.23.76]] 03:06, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:::It is a little different... It is probably because we havent heard a new toon for eight months, so, her voice must have changed because...w-well.... everybody sounds different at the end of a year than what they did at the beginning. That proves my point. also they said there was higher voice resolution or something like that in [[Homestar Presents: Presents]]. In conclusion, i concur with the anonymous writer above my comment.
::::The Swedish Ace, I thought it sounded really different too --[[User:Garfunkel|Garfunkel]] 04:18, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

== Video Lag During the End? ==

Anybody else have the video studder/lose synch during the end of the cartoon? I've played it about 3 times, and it does it at the same part every single time.

== High horse ==

I think "We Come Down Off Our High Horse!" in the HTML title isn't referring to Homestar's line but rather to the Chaps themselves. They're jokingly saying they've stopped doing whatever they're doing these days long enough to make a new toon. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 04:05, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:You know, I was actually thinking the exact same thing. I didn't want to bring it to the talk because it was a very fleeting suggestion, and I interpreted it to refer to Marzipan's line instead of Homestar's. However, if there's no more verification of this, we don't really have any means of professionally adding this to the article. If we're taking a double <strike>rainbow</strike> meaning out of this page title, we need to be absolutely ''sure'' that this indeed ''is'' a double meaning. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 04:09, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

: I agree with Dot com here. It wouldn't be the first time they've acknowledged a long break between toons, and it was also something that definitely crossed my mind when I read it the first time. {{User:Some HSR themed username/sig}} 04:16, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

:: Makes sense to me. {{User:Salty/sig}} 04:26, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

== Screen size ==

Is there a way of watching this toon without having to scroll? Not the Flash file, the HTML toon. {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 05:09, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:You could do any of the following:
:#Get Firefox, get Greasemonkey, then get [[User:Phlip/Greasemonkey|Phlip's All-in-one script]], which includes a feature to automagically make the toon the size of you screen.
:#Press F11 to make your browser go fullscreen (this is standard across all browsers).
:#Increase the resolution of your screen by going to control panel and then under Appearance and Personalization there should be a link that says "Adjust Screen Resolution" (at least that's on Vista, might be slightly different in 7 and probably similar in OS X).
:#Buy a bigger monitor/better video card.
:--{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 05:18, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

:You could also lower the font-size (Cmd minus or Ctrl minus), that's what I did. --[[User:Hatkirby|Hatkirby]] 11:34, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:If you have Firefox, I suspect [https://addons.mozilla.org/af/firefox/addon/1696/ this add-on] will downsize any too-large 'toons as well as embiggening the small ones. [[User:Octan|Octan]] 00:36, 16 December 2010 (UTC)

You could also zoom out. In IE and Firefox go to "View" on the menu, then zoom. [[User:Perducci|Perducci]]
:In '''all''' modern browsers, Ctrl-Scroll Wheel. And don't forget xrandr for 'Nix users! — {{User:Fotoshop/sig}} 01:32, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
:: Octan's note also works on Safari for all you mac users. I have Safari and it worked perfectly. but dont forget to switch it back though. [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 22:44, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:If you have Google Chrome, Go to the little wrench for tools, and click minus twice.

==Sports==

When Marzipan said "Senor Cardgage won first place in sports" it reminded me of the reporter in Coach Z's 110% that said "Homestar Runner, you just won the sports". So now I'm wondering if there's any other time the term "sports" is used in place of an actual sport, and if not, if this seems notable in any way at all.

Oh yeah also when Coach Z pops out of the snow before Cardgage appears there's a line in the snow where he came out that disappears before the scene zooms in.--[[User:Topmonhit|Topmonhit]] 05:33, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

==Rejected Characters==
[[File:MackeralRejectedCharacters.png|thumb|A line for the holidays]]
Can we get a shot of the rejected characters. It only lasts for like three seconds. [[User:StarFox|StarFox]] 20:15, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
:There it is. Do as you will with it. That'll be $250. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 06:57, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
::Let's put it in the article next to the fun fact about it. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:18, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

==Cardgage's Dialogue==

Cardgage usually calls people women's names, but here, he doesn't say any female names at all; in fact, he uses a MALE name at one point. Did anyone else notice this? I put this in Remarks. --[[User:Raddaluigi|Raddaluigi]] 23:12, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

== Fake vomit ==

The transcription says Homestar throws up when he says "puke". But to me it looked like they were trying to get across that it was imaginary vomit, because it's just a dotted white outline. Thoughts? - Your imaginary pal, [[User:Octan|Octan]] 00:30, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
:I agree. Watching it frame by frame, it definitely looks pretend. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:49, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
::I was kinda wondering why the vomit was a dotted line and clear. Maybe that is it.{{User:The McArby/Sig}} 00:54, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
:::I sorta figured the puke was supposed to look Christmas-y. Anyone? {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 01:30, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Maybe he puked snow? [[User:StarFox|StarFox]] 03:02, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::Maybe a reference to Epic Yarn, which uses that art style. You know how the Chaps love Nintendo. --[[User:Raddaluigi|Raddaluigi]] 05:23, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::i also reccomend the game i havae it. it rules. no, i think that they did it in refrence to [[Halloween Potion-Ma Jig]] where the bottle of Ghost water is dotted with the outline like that. and ghosts are imagiary, or types of imaginary people, so i think they just used the same type of material so they can prove their point. I will have to take another look at it... [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 22:48, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

== Bubses? ==

In the rejected characters scene, Homeschool Winner is seen conversing with Bubs. Three seconds later, we pan to Homestar talking to Bubs a few feet away. Does this count as a case of [[Duplicate Characters]]?--[[User:Jellote|Jellote]] [[User talk:Jellote|wuz]] [[Special:Contributions/Jellote|here]] 20:56, 16 December 2010 (UTC)
:Technically no. Since Bubs wasn't moving at all when he was in the stand, I think the "Bubs" you see is actually a cardboard cutout. {{User:MichaelXX2/sig}} 17:03, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
::Except he ''is'' moving. He's waving his arms. I'll grant that I still think it's a fake Bubs of some sort (or that he can run really fast?), but we shouldn't just dismiss the duplicate characters thing without a discussion. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:16, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:::From frame 2735 to frame 2743 you can see Bubs standing next to Homestar while you can still very faintly hear the other Bubs continuing to talk about sales, proving that there were two different Bubses there that night. {{User:Homestar-Winner/sig}} 17:40, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
::::I removed it from the Fun Facts list on grounds that they don't appear onscreen at the same time (see also [[No Hands on Deck!]]). --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 20:18, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

== My left arm is disappearing, Miss America ==

I posted a fun fact saying that Senor Cardgage's left arm disappears after he rises from the bush. [[User:The Knights Who Say Ni|The Knights Who Say Ni]] reverted it. If you watch the bush closely, ''something'' red is behind it as he's rising up, but the moment he stops, it disappears. I figured it's his left hand/glove. If anyone out there has Greasemonkey and can verify this, I'd be much obliged. Bottom line, though: something weird happens after he rises up. I see it, clear as Halloween Night.--[[User:Bobo the King|Bobo the King]] 07:45, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
: I see it. What's really funny: on the same frame his left hand disappears, a spot of his right hand ''appears'' from behind the bush. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 10:28, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
::Bobo the King - I was wrong to revert you, and i apologize. I didn't know what to look for, so i wasn't looking early enough. hope my clarifying revision works for you. Jay - for some reason, my right click menu isn't working, so i am unable to watch this by frames. once that gets fixed, i'll be able to see what you're talking about more clearly. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 14:47, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
::: If you have Firefox, the Greasemonkey script helps a lot for frame-by-frame comparisons. :) --{{User:Jay/sig}} 17:35, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:::No worries, Knights. I've made more than my share of mistakes in editing and it's not as though any damage was done-- this is a Wiki, after all. I just wanted to throw it on the talk page since it seemed my version of the fun fact was unclear. No harm done, and apology graciously accepted!--[[User:Bobo the King|Bobo the King]] 22:40, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
::::Jay - yes i use firefox, but i don't have that script. normally i can just right click and stop the action and watch it by frames that way. something tells me that if i manually crash firefox, the problem will fix itself, but at the same time, i'm always hesitant to do that. incidentally, for [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=HomestarRunner.com_PAY_PLUS!&diff=prev&oldid=711854 this edit summary], i went in and actually counted each individual frame. (it was only seven seconds at 12 fps; i figure it wouldn't take all that long) i figure since i hardly ever need to know frame numbers, downloading that script isn't all that urgent at the present time. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 23:00, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::what do you know, right click menu magically works again! and i didn't have to crash the browser or anything. anyway, Jay - wow, that's interesting. could a decompiler take out the bush? that would be crazy to watch... {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 02:33, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::Hahaha. It would be interesting to see how The Brothers Chaps treated that hammer space. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 03:39, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

== Marzipan's transition lines ==

I extracted the file of Marzipan's lines right before a couple of the transitions. Listen here: [[Media:A Decemberween Mackerel Marzipan.mp3|A Decemberween Mackerel Marzipan.mp3]]. I think her first line is "Move it on," not "Movin' on." I also hear no "r" in "Peeow." (Interestingly, there's an unused "Yoink" in there too.) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:59, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:The "Peeow" bit I'll buy, but I definitely hear "Movin' On." If I really try, I can sorta kinda hear an "it", but barely. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 19:57, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, that doesn't sound like Move it on. {{User:The McArby/Sig}} 16:10, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
::I took it in and it was definatly it was Movin' On. Also, off the record, pardon me if some of my words are missing a letter, my keyboard is old and not working right.... [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 22:54, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

== Photo caption ==
[[File:A Decemberween Mackerel opening.png|thumb|"At Decemberween time, it's our duty as people with more than one DVR to help those much, much, much, much, way very, very, very much, really smelly, a lot much less fortunate than us."]]
Per the suggestion of It's dot com I'm taking this discussion here. The caption for the photo on the page is much, much too long and doesn't really fit the picture. We try to avoid unnecessarily lengthy captions here and this is one of them. Not to mention the fact that it really isn't funny, either. --[[User:ISlayedTheKerrek|That guy that slayed some Kerrek]]. 06:08, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
:The caption for the photo on the page is not too long at all. It fits the picture very well, much better in fact than the other one. We don't try to avoid unnecessarily lengthy captions. It's especially funny, in part because of its length. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:13, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
::I'm largely ambivalent, but if required to make the choice, I'd go with DC's because, whatever anyone else may say, I do find it marginally funnier than the other. Also because I actually agree that it actually does fit the picture better than the other (for the "keep slogging" quote to fit well, Marzipan would need to have her angry look). I do grant that it's pretty long, but really, I don't know that we have any particular precedent against long quotes. Still, I'm not going to get too involved in this. I think caption wars are kind of a waste of time, anyway. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 14:49, 18 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Easy there, German Homestar, let's not call this a "caption war". I've seen plenty of lengthy captions get cut back, and seven lines of space below a photo for something that quite frankly isn't funny is a little too much. There's gotta be a better way. --[[User:ISlayedTheKerrek|That guy that slayed some Kerrek]]. 07:48, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::::"Caption war" = just a term for an edit war over captions, so I think it describes the situation well. As for the dispute, unfortunately, part of this is just plain subjective: whether that line is funny. You say it is not, Dot com says it is. No real objective answer to that dispute. For my part, I find it funny, though not exceedingly so. {{User:Heimstern Läufer/sig}} 09:26, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::I find the extra-long caption funny. It was probably the first (of many) things that made me laugh in the toon. Additionally, extra-long captions are funny in and of themselves (see also [[Compy Catalog]]). But, objectively, who said the caption even needs to be funny? Can't it just be a caption? --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 09:31, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::I would characterize the majority of our captions, especially the ones at the top of toon articles, as funny. (Yes, funny is subjective. Let's just say that they were probably funny to whoever added them to the respective articles.) Even if we ''usually'' have short captions, I have not noticed that we, as a rule, must ''always'' choose short quotes for captions (demonstrated by the link above), and I would expect the claim that one has "seen plenty of lengthy captions get cut back" to be backed up with links to edits. Ultimately, I think the current caption is fine with the current image (shown above).
::::::But really, we're focusing on the wrong thing here. I don't think the current ''image'' is the right one for the article. I needed an image for the main page, and so I specifically chose something close to the beginning of the toon that wouldn't be a spoiler. I put it in the article as a placeholder and added what I thought was the funniest corresponding caption. I fully expected the image to be replaced at some point (I even named it "A Decemberween Mackerel ''opening''"). The toon is about Senor Cardgage, after all, and he's not even in the picture. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:25, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Agreed. The image should have Senor Cardgage in it. {{User:OptimisticFool/sig}} 20:40, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::::I disagree. It shouldn't. im saying that because dont you think thats too much of a spoiler? Then again, in the descriptions that are on the article page, you did put Marzipan/ barely Homestar thata they were trying to help Cardgage.... but still, we dont need more spoilers on there.... [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 23:00, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::Spoiler? The opening blurb says "Senor Cardgage says he's dying", it's pretty obvious that Cardgage would be ''in'' the toon. And besides, the entire ''plot'' of the toon would never be a spoiler. I'm all for Cardgage to be in the picture. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 23:32, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::In general, we've never been overly concerned with spoilers for the article image, because it's assumed that if you're reading the article, you've seen the toon (or you're reading at your own risk). It's only on the main page that we don't want to give anything away. The article image should capture the essence of the whole toon. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
I'm sure we have a lot more articles with article images and/or captions that would be considered "spoilers." None of these toons are a giant novel, it'd be unnecessary to employ anti-spoiler measures. Frankly, that'd be just silly. We cover these toons in a strict encyclopedic manner, because these aren't games. Getting back on topic, I'd just keep the caption as it's shown here. I don't think it's worth arguing over. {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 03:39, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

== Toyota Cressida ==

In the Transcript section, at one point, Senor Cardgage is said to say this:
'''SENOR CARDGAGE:''' {moans} Oh, my Toyota Cressida... {Cardgage falls down}
But what if what he's actually saying is, "My Toyota crashed."? I think this makes sense because he could be using "Toyota" to refer to one of his organs, and saying it "crashed" would be kind of like it failing. And also because of the recent issue with Toyota vehicles and their brakes failing, causing them to crash. Though that may be too sensitive of a joke for an online show like this to make, especially so soon. Still, I think it's plausible that he could've said either one.
:Does anyone else notice that when Cardgage speaks at this point, his hair darkens? - [[User:Zoen|Zoen]] 10:10, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::Hair darkening: it does. Saying "crashed": he doesn't. The "Cressida" is pretty clearly multiple syllables. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 17:23, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
::: wow! i thought he said "Oh, my Toyota Crashdeds." That is not a real word, but.... wow, im only 12 and my hearing is fadin fast!
::::I heard "Ohh... My Toyota crashida..." But "Cressida" does make more sense than a fake word, but a modified "crashed" would also make sense... I'm confused now.--[[Special:Contributions/96.253.50.144|96.253.50.144]] 23:11, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

== Hello, Chi Minh? ==
Upon listening, couldn't it have been "Hello, G-Man"? After all, said character from the Half-Life series has a habit of appearing and disappearing, and Cardgage has just emerged from a ridiculously tiny bush.
:No, I don't think so. I've always heard "Hello, Chi Minh". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:27, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

== Dress like shape? Me thinks not! ==

Maybe the reason that Marzipan is leaving a solid trail behind is because her dress is dragging in the back, erasing any footprints in the snow with just a wide dent. Possibly?
:That'd be a pretty heavy dress to leave such a consistantly wide trail as deep as footprints. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 22:27, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:: As a freindly retort, i guess it must be! Lol! Kidding! I get your point, but mine sure isn't impossible.... as a girl myself, i have worn dresses that actually left marks in snow now that i think of it... [[User:Jibblejibblejibble|Jibblejibblejibble]] 23:10, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
:::Actually, this bodes well with [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], where it's revealed that she has no legs, and that her body occupies the space underneath her skirt. But her section on [[Lack of Visible Body Parts#Marzipan's Legs|Lack of Visible Body Parts]] is just completely contradictory, or, if I may borrow words from [[Strong Bad]]'s article, "purposely ambiguous." {{User:Soiled Bargains/sig}} 03:39, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

==Marzipan smiled!==
I noticed that when Pom Pom was taking their picture, Marzipan had her old smile on. When was the last time? [[User:Danjor|Danjor]] 15:38, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
: Um... the last time was in [[Xeriouxly Forxe]]. Which, uh, was also the last time she appeared. And the last time before that was [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]], which, um, so yeah. She still has her old overly-curled smile, she just rarely uses it in scenes where she talks these days. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 18:10, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

== Copyright Infringement ==

I figured "Non specific mouthwash" was a humorous way of covering their butts, referencing previous copyright lawsuits filed against them. (In spite of the fact that Listerine has been called by name multiple times in the past, and apparently they haven't been asked to remove it.)
Can we put something to this effect on the article, or are we still supposed to pretend it never happened?--{{User:Johnny Jupiter/sig}} 06:46, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
:Listerine is trademarked, not copyrighted. (Even if it were, I don't think anything ever went as far as a lawsuit.) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:53, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
::TBC go back an forth between specifics like [[Mountain Dew]] and [[Swiss Cake Rolls]], but often used generic or altered terms instead of brand names such as [[Cold One|Cold Ones]], [[Chicken|KnF'nC]], and [[Crispy Puffed Rice]]. I don't think it is that noteworthy. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 07:24, 22 December 2010 (UTC)

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Songs By Character

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:41:18 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: rv, it was Homsar

The residents of the [[Homestar Runner universe]] often make up their own songs.
[[Image:breadsingalong.png|thumb|The singing-about of tinybreads.]]

==Strong Bad==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Every song on [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits|Strong Bad Sings]] except tracks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15. || [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]
|-
|Everybody to the Limit [[#*|*]] || [[Everybody to the Limit]]
|-
|Some Stupid Turkey || [[Some Stupid Turkey]]
|-
|[[Strong Bad Email Intros|Email Songs/Raps]] || The Beginning of every [[Strong Bad Email|email]]
|-
|Stupidest Guy || [[Homestar Quiz]]
|-
|O Holy Crap (spoof of O Holy Night) || [[A Holiday Greeting]]
|-
|The Cheat Is Not Dead [[#*|*]] || [[caper]]
|-
|Trogdor [[#*|*]] || [[dragon]], [[Happy Trogday]] (CD version)
|-
|Ain't That A Drag? || [[montage]]
|-
|Laserdisc || [[lady...ing]]
|-
|Here Comes The Strong Bad || [[pizzaz]]
|-
|You're A Girl || [[montage]]
|-
|Who's The Guy That Wins All The Contests? || [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]
|-
|And I Pretend That It's Made Of Money || [[mile]]
|-
|Various Theme Songs || [[theme song]]
|-
|Today Is All Right 4 2 Nite || [[dangeresque 3]]
|-
|The System Is Down [[#*|*]] || [[techno]]
|-
|Song About Sibbie, I Freakin' Hate Sibbie || [[sibbie]]
|-
|Save The Last Email For Strong Bad (all Strong Bad variations) || [[alternate universe]]
|-
|All songs on the "Strong Bad's Rhythm and Grammar" CD Easter egg || [[local news]]
|-
|Showdown || [[montage]], [[Strongest Man in the World]]
|-
|People With Too Much Time On Their Hands || [[Fan Costume Commentary]]
|-
|CGNU fight song || [[mascot]]
|-
|Grumblecakes || [[time capsule]] Easter egg
|-
|Space Captainface: Pretender of the Galaxy || [[space program]]
|-
|Strong Badia National Anthem [[#*|*]] || [[flag day]]
|-
|The Fish Lure (Come on and get in the boat) || [[lures & jigs]]
|-
|I'm On A Rampage || [[rampage]]
|-
|You Said You'd Bake Us A Cake || [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 12.2]]
|-
|The High Voice Crew || [[helium]]
|-
|When All My Dreams Come True || [[part-time job]] Easter egg
|-
|It's That Clock || [[vacation]]
|-
|Big Old Red Head (percussion by Homestar) || [[do over]]
|-
|Box || [[haircut]] Easter egg
|-
|The Day of Birth Song (keytar by Bubs) || [[cheatday]]
|-
|Stupidest Guy || [[Homestar Quiz]]
|-
|Technochocolate (lightswitch by The Cheat) || [[monument]] Easter egg
|-
|Once I Knew This Guy || [[Sing Along]]
|-
|The S is for Sucks (children's version) || [[Trogday 08]]
|-
|The S is for Sucks (heavy metal version) || [[Trogday 08]]
|-
|It's The Decemberween Thnikkaman || [[Happy Decemberween]]
|}

==Marzipan==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Thoughts on a Bird/Your Own Medicine/Summertime || [[Audition with Marzipan]]
|-
|[[Cool Tapes]] songs || ''See [[Cool Tapes]]''
|-
|Seasonal Sweaters || [[Decemberween in July]] Easter Egg
|-
|Oh yeah yeah [[#*|*]] || [[marzipan]]
|-
|Sensitive To Bees (Strong Bad and Homestar also sing part of it) || [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]
|-
|Leave Me A Message || [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]]
|-
|Sugarpie, Sugarbob and The Saddest Song || [[sugarbob]] DVD commentary
|}

==Homestar Runner==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Homestar Runner Theme Song Reprise || [[Bug In Mouth Disease]]
|-
|Everybody Knows It || [[Everybody Knows It]]
|-
|And Then I Put It on My Face || [[replacement]]
|-
|It's The Hold Music || [[isp]]
|-
|The Bread Song || [[origins]]
|-
|Labor Day Song || [[Labor Dabor]]
|-
|Secret Song || [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]
|-
|Buttdance || [[bottom 10]], his character video
|-
|I Really Got To Pee (Strong Sad also sings part of it) || [[extra plug]]
|-
|I'm The Best Around || [[montage]] Easter egg
|-
|Havin' Fun With My Friends (high school Homestar) || [[highschool]]
|-
|Homestar's "We'll be right back" jingle || [[the facts]]
|-
|Tweezercise || [[lady fan]]
|-
|The Love That Lasts Forever || [[Sing Along]]
|-
|Backyard Peaches (when "Sing A Song" is selected) || [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
|-
|Cheer Up Coach Z || [[Decemberween Short Shorts]]
|}

==Coach Z==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight || [[A Folky Tale]]
|-
|Hip Hop Dance || [[New Boots]]
|-
|[[These peoples try to fade me]] [[#*|*]] || [[new hands]], his character video
|-
|The "I'm Just Me" song (later sung by Homsar) || [[record book]]
|-
|The Two-o Duo || [[cheatday]] Easter egg
|-
|Rap Song || [[Rap Song]]
|}

==Bubs==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Check It Out || [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]]
|-
|Chickenshine || [[lunch special]]
|-
|The Two-o Duo || [[cheatday]] Easter egg
|}

==The King of Town==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Not Talkin' Bout Butter and remix || [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 13.2]]
|}

==Limozeen==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Because It's Midnite [[#*|*]] || [[monster truck]]
|-
|Nite Mamas || [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]
|-
|Feed The Childrens || [[bottom 10]]
|-
|Brain Sister || [[Summer Short Shorts]]
|-
|Box || [[haircut]] Easter-egg-within-an-Easter-egg
|-
|Run Away || [[The Cheatar]] Easter egg
|-
|Coloring (Outside The Lines) || [[coloring]]
|-
|Pressed Bunson || [[coloring]]
|}

== Everyone ==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Everybody Everybody (Decemberween Mix) || [[A Holiday Greeting]]
|-
|Decemberween, Decemberween || [[The Best Decemberween Ever]]
|-
|SBEMAIL!!! || [[rock opera]]
|-
|loading screen || [[loading screens]]
|}

==Teen Girl Squad==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Teen Girl Squad Theme Song || All issues
|-
|I Think I Have A Chance With This Guy || [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]
|-
|Chumbly Wumbly Bear Song || [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 11]]
|-
|Bad D-E Words Song (Brainkrieg) || [[death metal]]
|-
|Ooncha Ooncha || [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]], [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 7]]
|-
|Best Friends Squad || [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 9]]
|-
|It's Over (Kissyboots)|| [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 8]]
|-
|Mrs. Commanderson || [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 7]]
|-
|It's Over (Tite Rolled)|| [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 14]]
|}

==Crack Stuntman==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Too Many Knives || [[An Important Rap Song]]
|}

==Others==
{| border=1 width="50%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Song !! From
|-
|Thnikkaman Theme and variations || [[monument]], [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 12.2]], [[cliffhangers]]
|-
|Poot Slap || [[The Luau]]
|-
|Moving Very Slowly (Taranchula) [[#*|*]] || [[fingers]]
|-
|Strong Bad Is A Bad Guy || [[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]]
|-
|All Is On || [[for kids]], [[extra plug]]
|-
|Cheat Commandos Theme || All Cheat Commandos Toons
|-
|Count To Three || [[for kids]]
|-
|The Decoupage (Taranchula) || [[death metal]]
|-
|T-TV, TV Show || [[Lookin at a Thing in a Bag]]
|-
|She Partied Without Dancing || [[old comics]]
|-
|[[Whaddaya Know, Haddi-Man?]] Theme || [[for kids]]
|-
|Jammin' Tunes || [[road trip]]
|-
|The Geddup Noise and DJ Teh Cheat's Indie-Tronic Remix || [[geddup noise]]
|-
|The King of Town's Very Own Quite Popular Cartoon Show || [[senior prom]]
|-
|It's The Weekend (Party Party Party) || [[montage]], [[boring (really)]] Easter egg
|-
|The Li'l Brudder Show Theme Song || [[The Li'l Brudder Show]]
|-
|Limozeen: "but they're in space!" Theme Song || [[best thing]]
|-
|The Cheatcakes Jingle || [[stupid stuff]] Easter egg
|-
|The Portly Washboy Jingle || [[radio]]
|-
|They're Orange, They're Black (Marshie) || [[Malloween Commercial]]
|-
|Mortgage Jingle || [[Senor Mortgage]]
|-
|No One Understands Me || [[Let us give TANKS!]]
|}

<nowiki>*</nowiki>Also on [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]].

{{Songs}}

[[Category:Songs]]

User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:32:48 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: Even though I was very dissapointed with no Halloween toon, i gotta show my support for TBC

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

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| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
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== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 29 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], an adorable 5 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 3 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], and [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah] was born on September 14, 2009. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 15 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D1 college for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)''
* D3, D2, and D1 for the Collegiate Baseball Umpire Assigning Organization for the Eastern Collegiate Conference ''(ECC)''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)'' staff
* Getting on the Colonial Athletic Conference ''(CAA)'' staff
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
* Getting on the Atlantic 10 staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Atlantic Coast Conference ''(ACC)'' staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
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(this pic is about 6 years old...I'll update it when I get a better pic)

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
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:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif 
Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}

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User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:07:13 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Some of my tastes */ one more goal

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 29 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], an adorable 5 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 3 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], and [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah] was born on September 14, 2009. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/nyyankees.jpg
{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 15 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D1 college for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)''
* D3, D2, and D1 for the Collegiate Baseball Umpire Assigning Organization for the Eastern Collegiate Conference ''(ECC)''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)'' staff
* Getting on the Colonial Athletic Conference ''(CAA)'' staff
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
* Getting on the Atlantic 10 staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Atlantic Coast Conference ''(ACC)'' staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/insidetarget_small.jpg
 
(this pic is about 6 years old...I'll update it when I get a better pic)

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
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:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif 
Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}

== Thanks for stopping by! ==
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User:Invisible Robot Fish

Invisible Robot Fish — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:57:16 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* About Me */ they keep getting bigger

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== Where is IRF? ==
IRF is busy...really, really, busy. With the three kids, working, and umpiring, I unfortunately have no time to wiki. I have been a H*R fan forever and a member of this fine wiki for several years. I hope that this is not the end to a chapter in my life. With the job that I have now, I have risen to the level to where I actually have important stuff to do. In my hay-day of wiking I would wiki instead of working...and when I went home, I'd wiki, but that really isn't an option anymore. I still make a few edits here and there, but as far I see it now, my days of coming close to resembling a power user are over. Still talk to me though, I log in about once a month.
 
 

== My Mantle ==

{| cellpadding="12" align="center" border="1"
|+ Proudly displayed in a place of prominence.  
|-
| <center>[[Image:Googlypumpkin.png|90px]]</center> ||<center> [[Image:pizza trophy award.PNG|90px]] </center> ||<center> [[Image:SomeAward.PNG|90px]] </center>
|-
| <center>'''Most Improved''' Awarded for my answer in [[User:Trey56#NES_Endings_Trivia_Challenge|Trey56's NES challenge]] </center>|| <center>'''Pizza Trophy Award''' Awarded for my work on [[User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish/Talk_Archive_Mike_Chapman%27s_Card|Mike's 2007 birthday card]] </center> || <center>'''Some Award''' Awarded for my [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Bluebry&oldid=393895#Math math skilz] </center>
|}

== Beginings ==

[[Peasant%27s Quest|Haldo]]! I'm Invisible Robot Fish (IRF for short).

I've been around this great, big internet of ours a few times, so I know what I'm talking about. I made my first edit to this wiki on {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=time_capsule&diff=prev&oldid=7396 October 5, 2004}}. Amazingly, this edit survived to the present day. How is that for starting out on right foot, huh? Anywho, I was {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Invisible_Robot_Fish&oldid=101066 welcomed}} two months later by the [[Special:Listusers/proprietor|proprietor]] himself, [[User:JoeyDay|Joey Day]]. To date, I have made a total of [[Special:Contributions/Invisible Robot Fish|2700+ edits]]. {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&limit=2000&target=Invisible_Robot_Fish&namespace=0 1040+}} of them have been mainspace edits.

==About My Username==
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[[Image:Therobotaction.PNG|left|120px|IRF]]
 
 
'''Yes! All will tremble at the crack of our eggs and the hush of our 2-ply toilet papers.'''
 
 
I am a sucker for obscure references, and I thought my username should be no different. This name refers to the [[band_names|SB email#16 Band Names]]. This was the same historic email that introduced us to the band [[Limozeen|Limozeen]]! What fun.
Outside of the H*R Universe I usually go by the username of topguncali or calitopgun, as Top Gun is nickname I've had since high school (although since its been a long time since high school, very few people know of this nickname, let alone call me it). I love the movie Top Gun despite its many technical and logistical inaccuracies.
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==My Contributions==
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[[Image:CGNU Crest.png|left|120px|...probably]]
*Created the articles [[What are you supposed to be%3F|What are you supposed to be?]], [[The Chalkboard]], [[Spooky Tree]], [[Site Components]] (''by the suggestions of [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] and [[User:Stux|Stux]]''), [[Boots]], and [[Happy Hallow-day Costumes]]
*Added level pics and formatted the table for the [[Scrolling Shooter Games Menu]]
*Created [[Lack of Visible Arms#Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms|Cast of Characters With No Visible Arms]] for [[Lack of Visible Arms]]
*reformatted [[Hanging Objects]] and added 14 images
*Created the image for [[HRWiki:A History|A History]] and added a few sections
*Re-organized [[Fourth Wall Breaks]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Created a [[Help:Color codes|hexadecimal color chart]] for easy reference (''later improved by [[User:Tom|Tom]]'').
*Re-organized [[Nicknames]] into sections and ordered them by date of appearance.
*Helped cleanup [[Secret Pages]], [[HRWiki:Barnstars|Barnstars]], and [[Strong Bad Email By Name of Sender]]
*Went through all emails to make sure each page had the same format of Cast, Places, Computer, Date, Running Time, and Page Title
*Re-organized the [[HRWiki:Projects|Project]] page so that one can actually tell what needs to be done ''I think it's funny that I made a project out of the project page.''
*Added navigation button to all toon in the categories of Big Toons, Shorts, PBTC, Puppet Stuff, TGS, Character Videos, and Main Pages.
*Total number of [[HRWiki:ProxyBlocks|IP ranges reported]] for the great NSMC bot trolling of aught five: 60
*Number of trolls reported: 2
*Came out of retirement to do the transcript for [[Decomposing_Pumpkins]]

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==About Me==
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{{clear}}
My real name is Chris Cali (<big>כריס</big>) and I am a long-time wiki user, and an even longer H*R fan. I consider myself one the original crop of fans that remember things like the [[Old Flash Stuff|old formats of the website]], and things like [[A Jumping Jack Contest]]. I am 29 years old and have a beautiful [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/white_wrap_wear.jpg wife] [[User:IRF's wife|Christie]], an adorable 5 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony-1.jpg son][http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/anthony2.jpg Anthony], a 3 year old [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn2.jpg daughter] [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/jocelyn-1.jpg Jocelyn], and [http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/elijah.jpg Elijah] was born on September 14, 2009. I live in Chesterfield Virginia.
 
 
I love obscure references (hence my username) and love of Homestar Runner.

 
 
'''<Big>Favorite Quotes Found in the Wiki:</Big>''' 
*What about option 4: the "Homestar talking into a banana" is actually a service robot programmed by Louis and Gilbert from [http://imdb.com/title/tt0088000/ Revenge of the Nerds] to provide a visual representation of the messages left on the answering machine. The answering machine is, of course, connected to the "Homestar" robot by invisible nanowires or Marzipan's wireless network.'' from [[User:Trey56|Trey56]] [[HRWiki:STUFF/Archive/Marzipan%27s Answering Machine Version 13.2#Banana Manana.3F|...link to quote]]''
*This item was declined like there's no tomorrow...'' from [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] [[Talk:lady fan#PikaCheat.2C I choose you.21|...link to quote]]''
*''(from a user talking about The Cheat) Having a fake I.D. in the first place implies that The Cheat is, unlike several other characters, under 21 years of age, or at least too young to engage in some age-restricted activity in Free Country, U.S.A.'' [Reply] or he could also be an illigal alien or a secret agent. in short: rv'' from [[User:E.L. Cool|E.L. Cool]] {{p|l=http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Cheat&diff=prev&oldid=382813 ...link to quote}} ''
*...it's Homestar: "But He's In Space! ''from [[User:KieferSkunk|KieferSkunk]] [[HRWiki talk:Logo redesign 2006#Summary to this point|...link to quote]] ''


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==Some of my tastes==
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/nyyankees.jpg
{{clear}}


I love Christian Rock Music including Casting Crowns, Charlie Hall, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Third Day, Reliant K, MercyMe, Todd Agnew, Building 429, KJ-52, Israel Houghton... to name a few
I like Rock of various types and Oldies including Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, Kansas, Bruce Springstein, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steeley Dan, and Fleetwood Mac... to name a few


I like Country including Brad Paisely, Tim McGraw, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eagles, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels ... to name a few


I have more eclectic music tastes including Da Vinci's Notebook, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Eddie From Ohio, Dar Williams, Frank Sinatra, Great Big Sea, Straight No Chaser, and The Real Group


My favorite comedians are Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engval, and Dana Carvey.


I like watching The Muppets (although been a little downhill since Jim Henson's passing but I'm loyal)


I love aviation. I have been out of the game awhile, but would love to get back into the game. I used to fly a Cessna Skylane 182 RG. I want to eventually get my instrument rating and mulit-engine so that I can fly the Piper Seneca V.


I have been a baseball umpire for 15 years now. I am currently:
* Varsity umpire with [http://www.odua.org ODUA]
* D3 college for Old Dominion Athletic Conference ''(ODAC)''
* JUCO, D3, and D1 college for Mid-Atlantic College Umpires ''(MAC)''
* D1 college for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)''
* D3, D2, and D1 for the Collegeiate Baseball Umpire Assigning Organization for the Eastern Collegiate Conference ''(ECC)''

My short-term goals:
* Getting on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference ''(MEAC)'' staff
* Getting on the Colonial Athletic Conference ''(CAA)'' staff
* Getting on the Patriot League staff
Longer-term goals:
* Getting my first Regional
* Getting on the Atlantic Coast Conference ''(ACC)'' staff
* Getting on the Big South Staff
* Getting State High School play-offs (semi-finals and above)

 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/insidetarget_small.jpg
 
(this pic is about 6 years old...I'll update it when I get a better pic)

 

That's me in a nutshell.
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==Haiku Corner==
Inspired by [[User:Stux|Stux]]
{| border="5" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCFF"
! colspan="4" | Haiku Corner
|- bgcolor="#FFFFCC"
! Character Name
! My Haiku
! Character Name
! My Haiku
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homestar
|
clueless no armed man 
prancing like an idiot 
I like Marshmallows
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Bad
|
Two-bit wrestle man 
locks Strong Sad in the bathtub 
loves to kick The Cheat
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Cheat
|
curious creature this yellow dog 
fine looking young man he is 
always saying meh!
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Mad
|
TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE! 
essence of hands in water 
loves The Cheat a lot
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Strong Sad
|
depressio man 
elephant legs, round body 
teased by big brothers
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Pom Pom
|
bubble bouncing man 
he is the mack around here 
from the isle of Poms
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Marzipan
|
hear carol playing 
oh that awful noise, it hurts 
a hippie broomsitck
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Coach Z
|
sketchy high school coach 
buys "great for baby" items 
has athletes footies
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Bubs
|
lovable scam man 
hi there every peoples 
can float six inches
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The King of Town
|
No one wants to write 
anything about the King of Town 
not writing one for him 
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | The Poopsmith
|
very crappy job 
employed by a big loser 
quick, cover your nose
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Homsar
|
The Human Wedgie 
Captain of the Gravy Train 
thrill of a lifetime
|-
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Lil' Brudder
|
dragging on the floor 
I can make it on my own 
handicapped guy
! bgcolor="#FFFFCC" | Limozeen
|
Limozeen hair band 
Got the heart of a lion 
the wings of a bat
|}

''Feel free to post yours here.'' 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Nonsense incarnate
:Random quotes are his forte
:Blue midget Homestar
:[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:One-legged puppy
:The Heart of a Champion
:He's such a trouper
:[[User:Salty|Salty]]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Making animations
:What is he supposed to be?
:Always Exploding
:[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:56, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:''HRcoder was so nice to write thise one about me'' 
:A haiku about you: 
:Invisible fish 
:Is possibly robotic 
:Is it a mecha? 
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 19:28, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Animal lover
:Off to chinchilla protest
:Loves to eat tofu!
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:25, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Well, his head a splode
:Master of Strong Badia!
:Prank calls Marzipan
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 23:28, 25 January 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Fighting and training
:Asking for a challenge
:Loves power crunches
:{{User:Homestar Coder/sig}} 23:36, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:20X6
:He wishes he was the guy
:Now he's on the moon.
:{{User:Lopp3/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Telegram for Sir
:Strong Bad from Lord Elsington
:Hallstingdingdingworth!
:{{User:Qermaq/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Veggie Tales Rules!
:Sing Silly Songs with Larry
:They're missing their arms
[[User:Powered by The Kate|Powered by The Kate]] 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC) 
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif 
Modestly Hot Homsar
:Forever Your Girl
:She Is "Only Sorta Hot"
:Helps You Through Hard Times
:By {{User:Homsar7/sig}}
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:Meep-Beep-Beep-Meep-Beep
:Said The Cheat-Bot in a calm voice
:Calculate he does
{{User:Dacheatbot/sig}} 22:33, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/calitopgun/bar4.gif
:What is a Haiku?
:I think that they are stupid
:Yet, I still write one
{{User:Zerlock1124/sig}}

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Talk:Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions

Invisible Robot Fish — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:46:19 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* Formatting */ nice to see they haven't forgotten

== Source of these versions ==
The transcripts of these alternate versions are taken verbatim from a couple of <s>Word</s> rich-text format files that the Chaps emailed to us admins over the weekend. Aside from the noted formatting tweaks, they have not been (and should not be) changed in any way. Fun facts, categories, templates, etc. are all fair game though. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:43, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

#Man, you are lucky that the Chaps seem to know you. I've emailed them numerous times and they haven't replied.
#Any news on any other future updates?
#Unless the Chaps actually post these files somewhere, should this article actually be here? {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 06:31, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:#Yes.
:#No.
:#Yes. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 15:51, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::Could you give us any proof that this is real? And should it be on the wiki at all if it's not on YouTube, H*R.com, ect.? --Sbemail Checker Dan
:::I agree. I realize it was made by an Admin, but still a scan or something would be nice. [[User:Stev0|Stev0]] 18:52, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::::I agree as well. At the very least, it should not be listed on the main page under the section for updates to the official H*R site, as it is definitely not. [[Special:Contributions/76.26.71.32|76.26.71.32]] 19:34, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::Neither was the [[TMBG Concert - 5 Mar 2010|They Might Be Giants and Homestar Runner, Variety Playhouse]]. It's just a way of saying "Hey! It's us, TBC! We're not dead, and we haven't given up on Homestar!" And besides, while I don't know their true intentions, I'm sure that they must've been thinking "Why don't we send dot com some rough drafts of these toons? He could make a wiki page about it and everybody would think it's cool!" {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 19:51, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::Dan, Stev0, anonny: If people are going to know about it, then it has to go on the main page. The Chaps sent it to us ''so that we could release it'' as a fun, behind-the-scenes tidbit for dedicated fans. It might not be on the official site, but in my mind it carries the weight of an official update. As for proof of its authenticity, I think you're gonna just have to take our word for it. I could print out the RTF files, scan them, and upload them, but I don't really see what that would prove. After all the years I've been contributing to this wiki, either you trust that I wouldn't make something like this up or you don't. Besides, have you read it? It's pretty obvious it's legit. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 19:53, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Of course it should be here even if it's not officially published. It's definitely interesting. I'm glad I get to read it. Also, we don't just use the "What's new" section for official page updates even if it says so. It's been used for unofficial footage of gigs before, for example. It's an interesting, relevant piece of information. Why shouldn't we document and promote it?{{User:Loafing/sig}} 19:57, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::::"I could print out the RTF files, scan them, and upload them, but I don't really see what that would prove." Uhhh, it would prove that these alternate versions are REAL? Besides, anyone can make up an email, just look at some of the emails on the currently blocked SBEmail game on the forum. How is it "obvious" it's legit? --[[User:SBE-mail Checker Dan|SBE-mail Checker Dan]] 20:03, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::Why on Earth would an extremely trustful admin who has been here for '''5 years''' make up such an elaborate fan fiction and claim it's real? And besides, when would he have the time to make it up? What, with dealing with the fanstuff closing, and probably a bunch of other admin-[[type]] stuff, ''that's'' why it's obvious it's legit. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 20:11, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::I'm saying it's obvious because the Chaps have a distinct sense of humor that is recognizable. The files they sent us are essentially plain text. Anyone could copy and paste the text from the article into their favorite word processor, print it out, scan it, and upload it just as easily as I could. It wouldn't prove anything. I suppose could paste the email headers, but I'm not going to do that because they contain private data. You know that the Chaps use our site as a reference, right? There's no reason to risk my reputation by faking alternate versions of emails that they would then deny. You can choose to believe me or not, but I'm telling you earnestly that this is real. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 20:26, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
:::::::::::Personally, I think it's ridiculous to question It's dot com's integrity, that's why I ignored the request in my previous post. It didn't even cross my mind to question the authenticity of this.{{User:Loafing/sig}} 20:56, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
::::::::::::I think it's a great article, and I know It's dot com is 100% trustworthy. However, I was thinking about J. Random Casual User who comes across this; It's not ME, PERSONALLY who wants proof, it's THEM. [[User:Stev0|Stev0]] 00:12, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
I don't know what others think, but I wouldn't be opposed to adding a line to the intro saying that it was an email sent to the wiki admins. It's true, it cites its source, and it makes sense to have. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 00:13, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:I dunno. It's not really material to the article itself, so I don't think it should go in the intro. Maybe the fun facts? The reason I posted it on the talk page was that it seemed too meta for the main namespace. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:25, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::We mention the source in the intro of pretty much every other thing aside from toosn and games that appear on the main site... so what makes this one different? {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:32, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:::I'd kinda like to keep the reference to ourselves as low-key as possible. They could have released it on their site, and it wouldn't change the content at all. We're just the messengers. But I do admit that it is notable how they released it, since after all they ''didn't'' put it on their site. I agree that "wiki exclusive" probably works fine without being too pompous, and so I've added it to the article. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:21, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::::"Wiki Exclusive" works for me, and maybe a link to and/or from [[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]. [[User:Stev0|Stev0]] 04:08, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

== Formatting ==
And while I'm here, don't you think the transcription should be fixed to be consistent with itself and the others? {{User:JCM/sig}} 01:35, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:From the page: "All formatting has been preserved, except that some bold text has been added and the actual emails have been set off to help with readability." {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:36, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::Yes, I saw that, but I'd like to know why it was done. Did TBC specifically ask for it or something like that? {{User:JCM/sig}} 01:41, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:::We are sharing this document that was sent to the admins. It seems logical that it should be shared in its original form rather than modified. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 01:42, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
::::Yes. The point of releasing these alternate versions is not only to see what might have been toon-wise but also to see how the Chaps' creative process works. I didn't want to modify them at all, but adding the bold and separating the sent emails helped quite a bit. I figured that improving the readability while preserving as much of the rest of the formatting as possible would stay true to that point. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 02:08, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:::::Wow, neat. It makes total sense for them to script out versions of emails first, I just never pictured them doing that. What I think would be neat is to see a final draft of a script that got used, and then compare the difference to see how much ad-libbing or last minute changes goes on. After all, we've all heard the out-takes. {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 09:46, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Main Page

Invisible Robot Fish — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:31:35 GMT

Invisible Robot Fish: /* APRIL FOOLS!! */ yea 4/1 !

{{Main Page Talk}}

== Lobbying for a page. ==

We have a page for the [[Compy Inc.]] corporation. Why not Tandy? They made the [[Tandy 400]], the [[Tangerine Dreams]], the [[Monosodium Dreams]] and allgedgedly the "computer" from [[the facts]]. There may be more, I don't know off the top of my head. Anyway, they have made 3, 4 computers. Compy made 3 also, or 5 if you count the Grampy and the Roomivac. I say we make one. I would, but my thrill for H*R is low ever since the recent baby-break, and I'm not in the mood for dissapointment. So, before we make it, shall we decide if this page is needed BEFORE it is made? This would save trouble and probably boost morale.--[[User:Jellote|Jellote wuz here]] 23:09, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
: The catch is that we don't know what the Tandy's company is called. (Strictly speaking, we don't know that Compy, Inc.'s name is Compy, Inc., AFAIK, but we know it's Compy, at least.) --{{User:Jay/sig}} 23:36, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
:: In case it's been forgotten, Tandy was the actual computer company that made the TRS-80 computer, sold by Radio Shack back in the 1980s/90s. I know because I had one -- horribly primitive by today's standards, but a good starter computer for early users. See the Wikipedia article on "Tandy Corporation" for more on this. [[User:Wordmama|Wordmama]] 02:49, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

== New Index page! ==

I feel this deserves a mention. TBC have updated the original "Watch Intro/Come on in" page with Homestar smiling and an extra "Shop our Store" Option.

- [[Special:Contributions/209.184.113.183|209.184.113.183]] 14:41, 1 February 2010 (UTC) (Everybody! the Log-in forgetman)
:It's already been noted for a while.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 14:49, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

== Fanstuff login ==
The homestar fanstuff wiki is here, but i can't find my user! Can a mod PM me a message so i can get to login? - [[User:POM Z|POM Z]] 00:07, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
:Your fanstuff login is the same as the one here. They are no longer separate. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 01:35, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

== Fanstuff Wiki's return ==

I think that we should have some header of other message on the KB informing users of the return of the HRFWiki, since many people have probably stopped checking for it's return by now. (I mentioned this idea earlier as an anonymous editor.) {{User:Shine Sprite/sig}} 02:59, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

== Dangeresque ==

Why do the transcripts of the Dangeresque toons refer to the characters as their real names instead of their Dangeresque names? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 07:56, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
:This would be an excellent question to ask on a more specific talk page, probably [[Talk:Dangeresque (film series)]]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:06, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

== Talkheader like Wikipedia? ==

We should have a talkheader template [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Talkheader like wikipedia] so that it's the first thing people see on the page, which will give them insight to what to do, and to sign posts, and other useful information/links. How about that? {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 14:48, 3 February 2010 (UTC)
:I don't think that's really necessary. Our users tend to be more wiki-savvy than the average WP user. (Note that we do have the {{t|talk}} template for an unrelated issue.) — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 18:14, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

== Wiki continuance ==

Once H*R gets cancelled, will our Wiki have to go down with it? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 10:18, 8 February 2010 (UTC)
:Who said it was gonna get cancelled? If it ever does, I'm sure TBC will leave the site up. No the wiki is not "going down with it". This is a knowledge base, so if TBC stops making toons, we still have work to do.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 15:40, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

== E-mail ==

Has anyone tried contacting the Chapman Brothers about this long absence? I have at least three times, but I haven't gotten a response. [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 09:54, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

:Call me crazy, but [[FeedBurner Page#Stuff - New Baby vs. Updates!|this may have something to do with it]]. --{{User:Color Printer/sig}} 15:41, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
::They had babies before and it didn't take them as long as this time, so it's only natural for people to wonder. Regarding the delays of last year's updates, my guess is they're probably out of ideas or something like that.--[[User:Cass from Germany|Cass from Germany]] 19:47, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
::: *Sigh*. We've been through this before on this very page. This is simply speculations and comments. We have no evidence either way, and we don't know whether they will cancel or not. Speculations, no need to discuss it here. They stated they're taking a Baby Break, leave it at that.--[[User:Jellote|Jellote wuz here]] 22:44, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

== Unavailable ==

Why was the Wiki shut down for all of yesterday? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 04:59, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
:My guess is that the server may have been busy or something. {{User:That'sBupkis/sig}} 05:26, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Telltale 4 Macs ==

There is a pop up that says you should vote for SBCG4AP on macs! so far we're winning! {{User:Nihaho13/sig}} 14:57, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

:Yeah we totally lost. -{{User:Opus the Penguin/sig}} 20:45, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== Time for Archive? ==

I'm not the most active member here, but I know when a page is getting cluttered. I think it's time for another archive before TBC starts making toons again and we get more traffic. [[User:The Swedish Ace|The Swedish Ace]] 15:36, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
:I concur. The page can grow extremely quickly, especially after a new toon. I say it is time to clear the page. The page is already lag-creating for slower computers. I think is time to archive it.--[[User:Jellote|Jellote wuz here]] 16:28, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
::Archived. {{User:That'sBupkis/sig}} 16:50, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== How to pronounce? ==

How do you pronounce the wiki's name? Is it H '''R''' Wiki, '''Her'''-wiki, '''Hra'''-wiki? I've always wondered. Does it really matter either way?--[[User:Jellote|Jellote wuz here]] 16:30, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
:I pronounce it "Homestar Runner Wiki". Interestingly, the Chaps call Homestar Runner (the body of work, not the character) just Homestar, and so they call us the Homestar Wiki. To answer the question you actually asked, I'd say the first two letters separately if I had to pronounce the domain name. And of course it matters. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:11, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
::I call it Aitch-Ar-Wiki with people who know about it (or my obsession with it...), and Homestar Wiki with people who know what Homestar is, but not about this site. To complete strangers I just say I'm in a fan-site for a web cartoon :P. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 20:32, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
:::To those *really* in the know, I like to call it "ayeyeteeceeaitch ayar wiki." [[Special:Contributions/24.91.153.95|24.91.153.95]] 21:24, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
::::I usually just refer to it as "The Homestar Runner Wiki", because I'm the type of guy who says stuff proper. [[User:SBE-mail Checker Dan|SBE-mail Checker Dan]] 21:14, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

== Username change ==

I wish there was a way to change my user name, is there a way?--{{User:Wasd98/sig}} 05:11, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
:You can put in a request for a name change [[HRWiki:Changing username|here]]. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 05:13, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

== Sbemail page update? ==

I was going through some old sbemails and found that a sticky note was put on the Compe saying "buy sbemails on dvd!" When clicked, it links to the store's sbemail section. Has anyone else reported this? [[User:SuperLuigi|SuperLuigi]] 18:06, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
:I'm pretty sure it's on the Strong Bad Email page already. {{User:That'sBupkis/sig}} 19:56, 26 February 2010 (UTC)
::More specifically, the [[Store]] page.--{{User:Record307/sig}} 00:10, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

== Obama's Homestar Plan ==

http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2010/03/obama-announcing-homestar-plan.html

That doesn't mean Homestar Runner. It means something diffrent. FTW :S --[[User:POM Z|POM Z]] 21:13, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
: Yeah, it's a funny coincidence, especially since he's headed to [[Georgia]], but has nothing to do with the Runner. --{{User:Jay/sig}} 21:15, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

== PlayStation Article? ==

Just wondering if there is enough refs to SONY or PlayStation to make a SONY/PlayStation article. If so, I can go search for an image that you can use for it. (*cough* I'm just trying to get around the limits on how many images I can have, lol.) {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 17:08, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
:Then do what we usually do - Dig up references, make an article, format, categorize, upload, etc.. See if it holds up. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 06:38, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
::Then I'm out then. I'm no good at making articles stay. Tried it with OvBB on Wikipedia.org, it got deleted because the software was abandoned. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 08:32, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

== Edit shortage ==

Lately, mostly because of the lack of updates, this Wiki has become a wasteland. For the past couple of days, there have been less than 50 edits a day. What can we do to get more edits? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 21:37, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:Nothing. Nor is there any *reason* do. Homestar Runner has been in a lull for the last few months, and without any significant new site content, there's very little we *can* do that we aren't doing already. -{{User:YK/sig}} 22:01, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
::As for wiki edits, there's no reason whatsoever why there needs to be a high edit count. We're not AIMING for more edits. Edits are not and end in and of themselves, but a by-product of us documenting the homestar universe. If there's nothing to document, there's no reason to edit. The alternative is creating an abundance of unnecessary pages such as [[Flashlights]] for the sole sake of making edits. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 22:23, 4 March 2010 (UTC)
:::Moreover, if there's one thing we *could* be doing in such lulls, it's reaching consensus on the dozen or so pages pending deletion, many of which have been untouched in months, and deciding as a community just what makes a good page. (For instance, do we *really* need dozens of pages that do nothing but list every single time a common item pops up in a toon, often without even mentioning *where* in the toon it *appears*, what it's used *for*, and *why* it's even worth mentioning, period? But that's another issue entirely.) -{{User:YK/sig}} 01:21, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
::::YK is right. When there are a lot of updates I can understand how some discussions take longer because everyone is busy with new pages, updating articles, transcribing and such. What we SHOULD be doing is discussing [[:Category:Articles for Discussion|TBD articles]]. I half blame the management for that (and I'm part of that management) for no encouraging more wiki activity. We can repeat "baby break" 'till we're blue in the face, but ''there are'' things to do on the wiki. I really '''''really''''' wish I had more time on my hands to do more substantial edits these days, but college is really my top-most priority these days (And people know that when I get a break I go over all the maintenance stuff and clean what I can).
::::What I '''propose''' is putting a message on the main page, or the recent change, asking people to give their opinions of ongoing discussions. That will help us reach consensus on old pages and will create interest and activity in the wiki. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 08:31, 5 March 2010 (UTC)
:::::By the way, if you need help finding unresolved issues, go [[HRW:OD|here]]. {{User:Bad Bad Guy/sig}} 16:09, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

== Admin ==

It's been three years since we last had a new admin. Could we please have some more admins? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 07:22, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
:What for? We run fine with the ones we have. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 07:34, 10 March 2010 (UTC)
::I have to agree, "If it works, don't fix it!" {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 13:56, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

== Dub ==

Have any Homestar Runner cartoons been dubbed into other languages? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] 09:35, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
:Not officially, though you may find something on youtube or something. {{User:DeFender1031/sig}} 09:38, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

== Autocomplete and spell check ==

Is there a way to implement Wikipedia's search features? Like autocompleting possible search results while you type, and suggesting correct spelling if you misspelled your search term? If so, do we plan to make an update with those features? {{User:Elcool/sig}} 22:49, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
:I think our wiki's too small to make that thing necessary. Also, I personally just hate that autocomplete feature, but that's not really here nor there. Make sure there's a way to surpress it if you do, though. Ugh. I like my dropdown just fine. --[[User:DorianGray|DorianGray]] 03:59, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
::Well, I use it very frequently on any site that have it (Like Google and YouTube). And why write down long article names when you can with only one word? {{User:Elcool/sig}} 18:08, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
:::We'll be beginning an upgrade cycle relatively soon. I'll give it a look when we do. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 21:30, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
::::Firefox can spell check text boxes too, and not just textareas. Though, for non-english words and portmanteaus, this would be a problem. If you want to expand firefox to all fields, change '''layout.spellcheckDefault''' to 2 in about:config. I'm neutral on this, though it would be nice to have the "Did you mean?" thing. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 14:43, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

==Block list==
I've noticed that the [[Special:Blocklist|block list]] is the same at the Fanstuff Wiki. Is this intentional? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] [[User talk:RickTommy|talk]] [[Image:slang.PNG|50px]] 23:02, 20 March 2010 (UTC)
:That's because the databases for the users and blocks are shared. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 23:15, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

== Speculation? ==
I commented on a discussion and someone said that my thing was "just speculation". Is there a definition on this wiki for "speculation"? I'm confused with the whole thing... [[User:doctorwho295|doctorwho295]] 22 March 2010
:Speculation has to do with looking into things with no factual basis; talking about what things ''could be'' instead of what things ''are''. This wiki doesn't document speculation because it cannot be proven true. However, we do have a [http://forum.hrwiki.org/ forum] for open discussion where speculation is welcome. You have to create a separate account over there. as for [http://www.hrwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Sick_Day&diff=next&oldid=696377 the discussion in question], there is no way to prove what kind of disease any of them have, and any guesses as to what disease it could be can't be proven true. hope this helps {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 18:52, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

I just wanted to add something. Do you think we should do a page on speculation for all the users? Just looking at numerous discussions, I noticed that about 15% of them were speculation. Is that a big enough issue to address? Should we wait and see if there is more? [[User:doctorwho295|doctorwho295]] 30 March 2010

:Think about that idea - Would you have liked to read an encyclopedia with speculation? Say you read about some president, and at the end of the article someone speculates that he thinks the president did some nasty things but doesn't give any evidence. That's not a very good encyclopedia, if you ask me. Any knowledge you gain becomes immediately questionable.
:But since we know that people in their nature ''like'' to read about others' opinions, the set up The Forum so you can speculate, talk, discuss, jibber, jabber, and say what you want about Homestar. {{User:Elcool/sig}} 04:58, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== What happened? ==

To The Brothers Chaps? They haven't updated the website in a long time.

Cheers
[[User:Nikolce Kocovski|Nikolce Kocovski]] 08:50, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
:It's known to happen from time to time, some times for a whole year almost. {{User:ColdReactive/sig}} 13:46, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
::[citation needed] -[[User:JamesDean|JamesDean]]
:::Some say it's because of a baby break. But it's obviously for another reason, given that this break is longer than the previous baby breaks. And speaking of which... [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] [[User talk:RickTommy|talk]] [[Image:slang.PNG|50px]] 00:35, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
Further discussion should take place on the forum. Bet you guys already knew that ;-){{User:Loafing/sig}} 05:26, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

==NBVU==
Why was the Baby Break announcement removed from the forum? [[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] [[User talk:RickTommy|talk]] [[Image:slang.PNG|50px]] 00:35, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
:It wasn't deleted. [[Forum:15966|See?]] — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 00:56, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::1. Then why was it removed from the top of the forum? 2. Can it be deleted now that they are well and truly back? {{User:RickTommy/sig}} 06:24, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

== "Features" section on [[Main Page]] ==

Don't you think the [[YouTube]] channel has become important enough to be placed here, as a link to the article on YouTube? [[User:Flicky1991|Flicky1991]] 15:56, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
:Possibly. But that'd be an excellent thing to suggest on the [[HRWiki:Featured Article Selection]] page. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 16:59, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
::I think he means in the section immediately under "Browse the knowledge base". — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 17:40, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
:::Oh oh OOOOH. That makes sense. My bad, I apologize. I agree with that, it should be up there. Not that ''I'' can add it there, but if you agree, dot com. {{User:StrongAwesome74/sig}} 17:49, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

== Signature ==

How do I have one of those "changey" sigs? I've created [[User:RickTommy/sig]], but no matter what I do, I just can't get my signature to match that one.
:Unintended consequences: I'm trying to upload the FeedBurner picture for the page, and I'm getting an error saying that I don't have permission to create new pages. Is this due to the randomization of sigs? {{User:Wbwolf/sig}} 05:39, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
::RickTommy: You have to put <code><nowiki>{{User:Your username/sig}}</nowiki></code> in your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]]. I fixed it for you. Wbwolf: I'll upload the picture. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:43, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

== APRIL FOOLS!! ==

Okay, at first I only saw that the wiki's name had changed in the page title, and I was thinking, "Most. Subtle. April Fools' joke. Ever." Then I came back after someone on the forum said there was vandalism on the [[Main Page]], and I gotta admit, this isn't one of the better jokes the Mods have pulled off. I liked the scrambled pages better. I expect more. :P --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 04:46, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
:It's not the only thing we tried, but we couldn't get our first choice to work. Let's just say I need to study up on Google's API and maybe I'll be ready for next year. Besides, who says that's ''the'' gag? Anydangway, Mike and I had a pretty good laugh about the dumb animal characters nickname the other day, so I figured why not. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 05:21, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Thank You for suning it up --[[Special:Contributions/114.77.52.233|114.77.52.233]] 06:20, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
:I'm curious as to whether Jay actually changed his sig to The Human Wedgie, seeing how I myself certainly did not change mine to Meatball Face Butt. (And now I see why you specified that it might not be ''the'' gag) --{{User:Super Martyo Brother/sig}} 06:27, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
::Super Martyo Brother: I got the same one, and i hope you are less offended by it than i am. Seeing as though [[User:The Knights Who Say Ni|I'm too offended to use the four tildes here]] 06:32, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
:::It's not nearly as offensive as that picture you put on your user page. (All of the sigs are from the <s>Homestar Runner</s> Dumb Animal Character body of work, after all.) But if you're that upset about it, I'll randomly generate another one for you. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:38, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
::::(replying to prancibald) better. though it's still not what i would have preferred, i don't think anybody's is, so i'm not going to complain. (since then) wait, did it just change again while i was trying to edit? {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 06:44, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::I forgot that the function is tied to the specific user, and so I had to edit out my name. When I did, it automatically changed again. Okay, everybody, if you change your sig, you might get stuck with a silly one, so ''watch out''. Or, who knows, you might get a cool one. Either way, it's just for one day, so ''no more complaints.'' — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 06:57, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::DC: wow, sorry i got that out of you just three hours into the day. normally it takes more like 23 or 24, and i think i would have preferred it that way. it makes it more fun to act like nothing is out of the ordinary just because it's the 91st day of the year. like last year, when i came by at the end of the day, i was trying to appear oblivious to the particular day. i do apologize for putting you through all that changing my signature. {{User:The Knights Who Say Ni/sig}} 07:13, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
:::::::I'm not upset. If it helps, read the emphasized portions of what I wrote using T-Rex's voice from [http://qwantz.com qwantz.com]. — [[User:It's dot com|It's dot com]] 07:19, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
::::::::Happy April Fools day IDC {{User:Invisible_Robot_Fish/sig}} 10:31, 1 April 2010 (UTC)