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Free Country, USA

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:33:00 GMT

J.J.:

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| '''Language''' || [[Wikipedia:English language|English]]
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| '''Nominal Monarch''' || [[The King of Town]]
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| '''Population''' || [[Characters|19, at least]]
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| '''Currency''' || [[Wikipedia:United States Dollar|U.S. Dollar]] ([[Free Country, USA#Economics|probably]])<br>[[lackey|Pencil Shavings]] ([[Free Country, USA#Economics|sometimes]]).
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'''Free Country, USA,''' is where the [[Homestar Runner (Flash cartoon)|Homestar Runner Universe]] is centered. All of the [[:Category:Main Characters|main characters]] live, work, and play here.

==Geographical Features and Locations==
[[Image:The Empty Field Of Green.png|thumb|The thriving hub that is Free Country, USA]]

Free Country, USA, features a verdant [[The Field|field]] that typically serves as a central link between the various features of the landscape. At the center of the field itself is [[The Stick]], which functions as a landmark and a meeting place for [[Strong Bad]] and whomever he chooses to meet there. The edge of the field is lined with what appear to be trees. They represent the edge of Free Country. Probably also somewhere in or near the field is a stream with a picturesque [[personal favorites|stone bridge]]. Rounding out the natural features are mountains (usually seen only from a distance), a [[The Pond|pond]] and, apparently, a seashore with a wharf. The foothills of these mountains are likely located in the nearby [[Spooky Forest|woods]], as they contain at least one [[Cliffs|cliff]].

Specific locations in Free Country are treated with a certain ambiguity. Somewhere at the edge of The Field is the [[The Athletic Field|Athletic Field]]; logically, [[Coach Z's Locker Room|Coach Z's locker room]] is near the Athletic Field. Somewhere near the Athletic Field is [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. Other locations include a "Town Hall" (discussed later) and the Marshmallow Stand, a once-popular haunt for [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] that has not been seen in a while but is presumably still around somewhere.

The toon [[Summer Short Shorts]] features a sequence with Pom Pom that reveals that Bubs' Concession Stand, as well as a dense forest, is very near Strong Badia. The forest may or may not be the [[Spooky Forest]] that we only see at night in Halloween themed episodes.

===Characters' Homes===

As with Free Country's locations, the homes of different characters do not exist in rigidly established locations. With the exception of Coach Z's locker room and [[The Cheat|The Cheat's]] home (which is also the [[King of Town]]'s grill and therefore always near the [[King of Town's Castle|King of Town's castle]]), [[Marzipan's House|Marzipan's house]], [[Homestar's House|Homestar's house]], and the [[House of the Brothers Strong|house of the Brothers Strong]], as well as the King's castle itself, are all found in locations that have no clear geographical relation to each other.

Some clues exist concerning this, however. In [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]], Strong Bad (as Cableman Jorge) asks Marzipan to buy a "hundred-foot spool of coaxial cable" in an attempt to get free cable service; this would imply the two houses are rather close to each other. In [[The King of Town DVD Commentary]], Strong Bad claims The King of Town does not live in the castle, but in a "run down and creepy" "two bedroom job... next door" to him. Also, the similar designs of the exteriors of Marzipan's and Homestar's houses may be a hint that they were built from the same blueprints, as houses within a development often are.

==Flora and Fauna==

The flora of the land is somewhat sparse. Though individual trees are seldom seen up close in Free Country, they are presented as being [[Wikipedia:deciduous|deciduous]] as opposed to [[Wikipedia:conifer|evergreen]] (other than [[Decemberween]] trees), evidenced by the barren branches seen during Free Country's autumn. Shrubs and the occasional bush make appearances from time to time; some bushes have been known to have [[Senor Cardgage]] emerge from them in some instances, though these events are not considered dangerous so much as they are creepy.

Fauna is in even shorter supply. Save for the [[Fish|fish]] in the pond, a few [[Insects|crickets]], [[Bees|bees]], at least one [[The Bug|fly]], [[Gavin|cockroach]], and the characters themselves, no animal life has yet been seen in Free Country, USA.

The [[King of Town]], at one point, had [[The King of Town's Sheep|sheep]]. Whether he still owns them or ate them all is open to debate.

==Politics==
[[Image:The KoTs Castle Grand.PNG|thumb|150px|The King of Town's Castle]]
Free Country appears at first glance to be a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]], since it is nominally ruled by [[The King of Town]]. However, since Free Country is a [[Wikipedia:municipality|municipality]] and not a kingdom, the King of Town would technically be a [[Wikipedia:lord|lord]]. As well, the self-conferred sovereign's reign is not recognized by the populace. Therefore, Free Country could be considered to be in a state of [[Wikipedia:Anarchy|anarchy]], where there is no accepted centralized government but the members of the community co-exist with loosely established rules that maintain order.

To this end, Free Country can muster a meager police force to ensure that anyone engaged in criminal behavior (to date, only [[Strong Bad]] and [[The Cheat]]) are [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|placed firmly]] in [[Jail|jail]] (a large cardboard box). Since there is no need for an army (nor a government to stand one up), Free Country has no official military. But it is home to the [[Homestarmy]], a meager militia that includes a [[Frank Bennedetto|popcorn machine]] and is led by Homestar Runner. The Homestarmy once attempted to conquer Strong Badia (see below), but appears to represent no cohesive political movement (other than expressing discontent stemming from "playing second fiddle to a two-bit [[Wrestleman|wrestleman]] and his yellow dog").

Besides the King's castle (which would be the seat of government if the King's rule had any legitimacy), there seems to be a "Town Hall" of sorts, which has been used for various purposes, including a [[The Interview|newsroom]], [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|police station]], and a set for the ''[[Dangeresque]]'' films, though not for actual political administration.

The name and the currency used may imply that this town is in the United States of America, and in one email Strong Bad makes reference to living in "the States" when addressing a Canadian writer. Yet any further details, regarding what state or town "Free Country" is in is never mentioned. They may have to pay taxes, however, as evidenced by [[A Decemberween Pageant]] and [[Arcade Game]].

More recently, the King of Town has expressed an intention to exercise actual power, going so far as to mobilize his own military force headed up by [[The Poopsmith]] (as seen in [[disconnected]]). This would suggest that the King of Town wishes to return Free Country to a more [[Wikipedia:Feudalism|feudal]] style of governance.

===Strong Badia===
[[Image:Strongbadia.png|thumb|150px|Strong Badia]]
Within Free Country's borders, the territory of [[Strong Badia]] exists as an autonomous enclave. Strong Badia has a [[flag day|flag]], a [[Strong Badia National Anthem|national anthem]], and has even had to [[The Battle of Strong Badia|defend its autonomy]] from [[Homestarmy|outside aggression]] (as seen in [[army]]). Whether or not Strong Badia is a "real" country is open to debate, since the permanent population of Strong Badia is a [[Tire|tire]] and it's only the size of a backyard.

==Other Territories==

Mentioned from time to time (and seen only via the depicted map) are other territories outside Free Country. If the circuitous path of Homestar's [[In Search of the Yello Dello|journey]] to [[Potamia]] for [[The Yello Dello]] is to be believed, Free Country borders the territory of [[Far Off Lands]]. Very little, if anything, is known about these territories or their relation to Free Country, although [[Prance]] is known to make at least one [[Hairstyle Runner|Homestar Runner related product]].

==Economics==

The economics of Free Country are as ambiguous as the locations and politics of the territory. The local currency is [[Wikipedia:Federal_Reserve_notes|U.S. dollars]], although this official currency is augmented by a strong barter system that allows trade of goods and services (further suggesting that the government has no central banking power); most local commerce occurs at [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. Pencil shavings have been accepted by [[Bubs]] at least twice (in [[lackey]] and [[secret identity]]). It seems that there is some crabbing industry, as there are crab traps at the wharf (which often claim baby seals), even though this supposed wharf has never been seen.
[[Image:Bubs Last Stand.PNG|thumb|150px|Bubs' Concession Stand]]
===Employment===
Bubs works at his stand and as a general fix-it man. [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]], [[Strong Bad]] (though Homestar and Strong Bad apparently took their athletic careers more seriously at one time), and [[The Cheat]] (when not doing freelance Flash work) work in some kind of an [[The Office|office]], at least occasionally. Homestar also hosts [[The Show]]. [[Strong Bad]], in addition, had a "part, part, part, part, very part time job" as a giant [[Tragic Clown Dog]] mascot at [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. He quit that job, however, when he realized that he needed to rush back to Marzipan's house to finish his email before the [[Lappy 486|Lappy]] lost its battery charge. [[Coach Z]] is presumably some kind of a coach and a gym class teacher. [[The King of Town]] employs [[The Poopsmith]] for reasons he does not care to disclose, as well as a [[The Little Chef Guy|chef]], a [[The Blacksmith|blacksmith]], a [[The Hornblower|hornblower]], and a [[The Knight|knight]]. Marzipan, The Cheat, and Strong Mad are in a band named [[Cool Tapes]], which tours and sells 7"s for [[Pi|pi]] dollars. It has not been revealed whether the remaining characters have jobs.

==Free Country Through Time==

In addition to its current, contemporary depiction, Free Country has been shown in the past and possibly in the future.
[[Image:1936field.png|thumb|150px|Old-Timey Free Country]]
===Old-Timey Free Country===

In the [[Old-Timey|1930s]], Free Country was characterized by dirt roads, picket fences, carnival tents, antiquated Industrial Revolution-era factories, and even a [[Cholera Acres Cemetary|graveyard]], none of which have survived the passage of time. As with the rest of the USA during this time period, Free Country was [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|economically depressed]], with the population being forced to subsist on dry meal, water soup, and parsnips. Commerce, such as it was, was located at a [[Parsnip Depot|dilapidated depot]].

And, though there is some debate as to whether or not Free Country was still under [[Wikipedia:Prohibition|Prohibition]] during this time period, some residents enjoyed the occasional nip of [[Wikipedia:Alcoholic beverage|hooch]] regardless.

[[Image:Freepetrydishusa.PNG|thumb|right|150px|Home to a bunch of plucky parameciums]]

===Free Petry Dish, USA===
In the e-mail [[highschool]], Strong Bad claims that the entirety of Free Country, USA was, in the past, merely on a petri dish, with all its inhabitants being single-cell organisms. However, considering his purported "unphotographic memory", it's unlikely that such a place ever truly existed.
[[Image:planetk.png|thumb|150px|20X6 Free Country]]

===Futuristic Free Country?===

In the futuristic year [[20X6]], Free Country may or may not be one and the same as [[Planet K]], which looks much like the current Free Country. If so, Free Country will grow to feature significantly more architecture, to the extent of having a full city (a quality the territory currently lacks). Nothing is yet known about the economic or political state of this ultramodern version of Free Country, though there is a significantly higher frequency of fights and challenges faced by its residents, which include various robots. They appear to be located in the same region however, as Strong Bad buries a time capsule which is later discovered by Stinkoman.

==Estimated Real-World Location==

Viewers of Homestar Runner have variously speculated about the "real" location of Free Country, USA, though it is generally assumed [[The Brothers Chaps]] prefer to leave its location undetermined.

Each time we've seen the world from space, the shape of the United States is easily recognizable. The characters speak with American accents, type with American spelling, celebrate many American [[Holidays|holidays]], and make references to elements of American culture (like its [[Presidents|presidents]]). Most obvious is the fact that "USA" is in the name. On a side note, America is widely known as a "free country." Therefore, it seems safe to conclude that Free Country, USA, is somewhere in America. The following collected observations may be used to further interpret the location of the territory:

*The scene in the [[Theme Song Video]] where Homestar runs around the planet and a star appears on a United States map would lead one to believe that it's possible that Free Country is somewhere in northern Nebraska.
*In the email [[radio]], the [[Crazy Go Nuts University|CGNU]] radio station's call letters are given as [[Radio Stations and Shows|WSBD]]. Real-world radio designations would place Free Country east of the Mississippi river.
*Free Country is likely in a northern latitude or high altitude given the snowy weather around [[Decemberween]].
*In the email [[anything]], Homestar refers to his two liter bottle of [[Mountain Dew]] as "soda" which is a term more used in the northeast and in the west. In parts of the Upper Midwest it is frequently called "pop".
*The Brothers Chaps themselves live in Atlanta, Georgia, making it possible that Free Country is located in the Southeast.
*In [[Homestar Presents: Presents]], Marzipan references baby seals and crab traps at the wharf, suggesting that Free Country is near the ocean, or at least a salt-water body.
*In [[Homestar vs. Other Little Girl]], Homestar claims he does ''not'' live in Texas, meaning he must live somewhere else.

== Trivia ==
*The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[flashback]] marked the first time that a character actually said the name "Free Country, USA."

[[Category: Places]]

Free Country, USA

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:31:19 GMT

J.J.:

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| '''Language''' || [[Wikipedia:English language|English]]
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| '''Nominal Monarch''' || [[The King of Town]]
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| '''Population''' || [[Characters|19, at least]]
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| '''Currency''' || [[Wikipedia:United States Dollar|U.S. Dollar]] ([[Free Country, USA#Economics|probably]])<br>[[lackey|Pencil Shavings]] ([[Free Country, USA#Economics|sometimes]]).
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'''Free Country, USA,''' is where the [[Homestar Runner (Flash cartoon)|Homestar Runner Universe]] is centered. All of the [[:Category:Main Characters|main characters]] live, work, and play here.

==Geographical Features and Locations==
[[Image:The Empty Field Of Green.png|thumb|The thriving hub that is Free Country, USA]]

Free Country, USA, features a verdant [[The Field|field]] that typically serves as a central link between the various features of the landscape. At the center of the field itself is [[The Stick]], which functions as a landmark and a meeting place for [[Strong Bad]] and whomever he chooses to meet there. The edge of the field is lined with what appear to be trees. They represent the edge of Free Country. Probably also somewhere in or near the field is a stream with a picturesque [[personal favorites|stone bridge]]. Rounding out the natural features are mountains (usually seen only from a distance), a [[The Pond|pond]] and, apparently, a seashore with a wharf. The foothills of these mountains are likely located in the nearby [[Spooky Forest|woods]], as they contain at least one [[Cliffs|cliff]].

Specific locations in Free Country are treated with a certain ambiguity. Somewhere at the edge of The Field is the [[The Athletic Field|Athletic Field]]; logically, [[Coach Z's Locker Room|Coach Z's locker room]] is near the Athletic Field. Somewhere near the Athletic Field is [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. Other locations include a "Town Hall" (discussed later) and the Marshmallow Stand, a once-popular haunt for [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] that has not been seen in a while but is presumably still around somewhere.

The toon [[Summer Short Shorts]] features a sequence with Pom Pom that reveals that Bubs' Concession Stand, as well as a dense forest, is very near Strong Badia. The forest may or may not be the [[Spooky Forest]] that we only see at night in Halloween themed episodes.

===Characters' Homes===

As with Free Country's locations, the homes of different characters do not exist in rigidly established locations. With the exception of Coach Z's locker room and [[The Cheat|The Cheat's]] home (which is also the [[King of Town]]'s grill and therefore always near the [[King of Town's Castle|King of Town's castle]]), [[Marzipan's House|Marzipan's house]], [[Homestar's House|Homestar's house]], and the [[House of the Brothers Strong|house of the Brothers Strong]], as well as the King's castle itself, are all found in locations that have no clear geographical relation to each other.

Some clues exist concerning this, however. In [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 9.2]], Strong Bad (as Cableman Jorge) asks Marzipan to buy a "hundred-foot spool of coaxial cable" in an attempt to get free cable service; this would imply the two houses are rather close to each other. In [[The King of Town DVD Commentary]], Strong Bad claims The King of Town does not live in the castle, but in a "run down and creepy" "two bedroom job... next door" to him. Also, the similar designs of the exteriors of Marzipan's and Homestar's houses may be a hint that they were built from the same blueprints, as houses within a development often are.

==Flora and Fauna==

The flora of the land is somewhat sparse. Though individual trees are seldom seen up close in Free Country, they are presented as being [[Wikipedia:deciduous|deciduous]] as opposed to [[Wikipedia:conifer|evergreen]] (other than [[Decemberween]] trees), evidenced by the barren branches seen during Free Country's autumn. Shrubs and the occasional bush make appearances from time to time; some bushes have been known to have [[Senor Cardgage]] emerge from them in some instances, though these events are not considered dangerous so much as they are creepy.

Fauna is in even shorter supply. Save for the [[Fish|fish]] in the pond, a few [[Insects|crickets]], [[Bees|bees]], at least one [[The Bug|fly]], [[Gavin|cockroach]], and the characters themselves, no animal life has yet been seen in Free Country, USA.

The [[King of Town]], at one point, had [[The King of Town's Sheep|sheep]]. Whether he still owns them or ate them all is open to debate.

==Politics==
[[Image:The KoTs Castle Grand.PNG|thumb|150px|The King of Town's Castle]]
Free Country appears at first glance to be a [[Wikipedia:monarchy|monarchy]], since it is nominally ruled by [[The King of Town]]. However, since Free Country is a [[Wikipedia:municipality|municipality]] and not a kingdom, the King of Town would technically be a [[Wikipedia:lord|lord]]. As well, the self-conferred sovereign's reign is not recognized by the populace. Therefore, Free Country could be considered to be in a state of [[Wikipedia:Anarchy|anarchy]], where there is no accepted centralized government but the members of the community co-exist with loosely established rules that maintain order.

To this end, Free Country can muster a meager police force to ensure that anyone engaged in criminal behavior (to date, only [[Strong Bad]] and [[The Cheat]]) are [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|placed firmly]] in [[Jail|jail]] (a large cardboard box). Since there is no need for an army (nor a government to stand one up), Free Country has no official military. But it is home to the [[Homestarmy]], a meager militia that includes a [[Frank Bennedetto|popcorn machine]] and is led by Homestar Runner. The Homestarmy once attempted to conquer Strong Badia (see below), but appears to represent no cohesive political movement (other than expressing discontent stemming from "playing second fiddle to a two-bit [[Wrestleman|wrestleman]] and his yellow dog").

Besides the King's castle (which would be the seat of government if the King's rule had any legitimacy), there seems to be a "Town Hall" of sorts, which has been used for various purposes, including a [[The Interview|newsroom]], [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|police station]], and a set for the ''[[Dangeresque]]'' films, though not for actual political administration.

The name and the currency used may imply that this town is in the United States of America, but no municipal, state or federal government seems to apply to it. They may have to pay taxes, however, as evidenced by [[A Decemberween Pageant]] and [[Arcade Game]].

More recently, the King of Town has expressed an intention to exercise actual power, going so far as to mobilize his own military force headed up by [[The Poopsmith]] (as seen in [[disconnected]]). This would suggest that the King of Town wishes to return Free Country to a more [[Wikipedia:Feudalism|feudal]] style of governance.

===Strong Badia===
[[Image:Strongbadia.png|thumb|150px|Strong Badia]]
Within Free Country's borders, the territory of [[Strong Badia]] exists as an autonomous enclave. Strong Badia has a [[flag day|flag]], a [[Strong Badia National Anthem|national anthem]], and has even had to [[The Battle of Strong Badia|defend its autonomy]] from [[Homestarmy|outside aggression]] (as seen in [[army]]). Whether or not Strong Badia is a "real" country is open to debate, since the permanent population of Strong Badia is a [[Tire|tire]] and it's only the size of a backyard.

==Other Territories==

Mentioned from time to time (and seen only via the depicted map) are other territories outside Free Country. If the circuitous path of Homestar's [[In Search of the Yello Dello|journey]] to [[Potamia]] for [[The Yello Dello]] is to be believed, Free Country borders the territory of [[Far Off Lands]]. Very little, if anything, is known about these territories or their relation to Free Country, although [[Prance]] is known to make at least one [[Hairstyle Runner|Homestar Runner related product]].

==Economics==

The economics of Free Country are as ambiguous as the locations and politics of the territory. The local currency is [[Wikipedia:Federal_Reserve_notes|U.S. dollars]], although this official currency is augmented by a strong barter system that allows trade of goods and services (further suggesting that the government has no central banking power); most local commerce occurs at [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. Pencil shavings have been accepted by [[Bubs]] at least twice (in [[lackey]] and [[secret identity]]). It seems that there is some crabbing industry, as there are crab traps at the wharf (which often claim baby seals), even though this supposed wharf has never been seen.
[[Image:Bubs Last Stand.PNG|thumb|150px|Bubs' Concession Stand]]
===Employment===
Bubs works at his stand and as a general fix-it man. [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]], [[Strong Bad]] (though Homestar and Strong Bad apparently took their athletic careers more seriously at one time), and [[The Cheat]] (when not doing freelance Flash work) work in some kind of an [[The Office|office]], at least occasionally. Homestar also hosts [[The Show]]. [[Strong Bad]], in addition, had a "part, part, part, part, very part time job" as a giant [[Tragic Clown Dog]] mascot at [[Bubs' Concession Stand]]. He quit that job, however, when he realized that he needed to rush back to Marzipan's house to finish his email before the [[Lappy 486|Lappy]] lost its battery charge. [[Coach Z]] is presumably some kind of a coach and a gym class teacher. [[The King of Town]] employs [[The Poopsmith]] for reasons he does not care to disclose, as well as a [[The Little Chef Guy|chef]], a [[The Blacksmith|blacksmith]], a [[The Hornblower|hornblower]], and a [[The Knight|knight]]. Marzipan, The Cheat, and Strong Mad are in a band named [[Cool Tapes]], which tours and sells 7"s for [[Pi|pi]] dollars. It has not been revealed whether the remaining characters have jobs.

==Free Country Through Time==

In addition to its current, contemporary depiction, Free Country has been shown in the past and possibly in the future.
[[Image:1936field.png|thumb|150px|Old-Timey Free Country]]
===Old-Timey Free Country===

In the [[Old-Timey|1930s]], Free Country was characterized by dirt roads, picket fences, carnival tents, antiquated Industrial Revolution-era factories, and even a [[Cholera Acres Cemetary|graveyard]], none of which have survived the passage of time. As with the rest of the USA during this time period, Free Country was [[Wikipedia:Great Depression|economically depressed]], with the population being forced to subsist on dry meal, water soup, and parsnips. Commerce, such as it was, was located at a [[Parsnip Depot|dilapidated depot]].

And, though there is some debate as to whether or not Free Country was still under [[Wikipedia:Prohibition|Prohibition]] during this time period, some residents enjoyed the occasional nip of [[Wikipedia:Alcoholic beverage|hooch]] regardless.

[[Image:Freepetrydishusa.PNG|thumb|right|150px|Home to a bunch of plucky parameciums]]

===Free Petry Dish, USA===
In the e-mail [[highschool]], Strong Bad claims that the entirety of Free Country, USA was, in the past, merely on a petri dish, with all its inhabitants being single-cell organisms. However, considering his purported "unphotographic memory", it's unlikely that such a place ever truly existed.
[[Image:planetk.png|thumb|150px|20X6 Free Country]]

===Futuristic Free Country?===

In the futuristic year [[20X6]], Free Country may or may not be one and the same as [[Planet K]], which looks much like the current Free Country. If so, Free Country will grow to feature significantly more architecture, to the extent of having a full city (a quality the territory currently lacks). Nothing is yet known about the economic or political state of this ultramodern version of Free Country, though there is a significantly higher frequency of fights and challenges faced by its residents, which include various robots. They appear to be located in the same region however, as Strong Bad buries a time capsule which is later discovered by Stinkoman.

==Estimated Real-World Location==

Viewers of Homestar Runner have variously speculated about the "real" location of Free Country, USA, though it is generally assumed [[The Brothers Chaps]] prefer to leave its location undetermined.

Each time we've seen the world from space, the shape of the United States is easily recognizable. The characters speak with American accents, type with American spelling, celebrate many American [[Holidays|holidays]], and make references to elements of American culture (like its [[Presidents|presidents]]). Most obvious is the fact that "USA" is in the name. On a side note, America is widely known as a "free country." Therefore, it seems safe to conclude that Free Country, USA, is somewhere in America. The following collected observations may be used to further interpret the location of the territory:

*The scene in the [[Theme Song Video]] where Homestar runs around the planet and a star appears on a United States map would lead one to believe that it's possible that Free Country is somewhere in northern Nebraska.
*In the email [[radio]], the [[Crazy Go Nuts University|CGNU]] radio station's call letters are given as [[Radio Stations and Shows|WSBD]]. Real-world radio designations would place Free Country east of the Mississippi river.
*Free Country is likely in a northern latitude or high altitude given the snowy weather around [[Decemberween]].
*In the email [[anything]], Homestar refers to his two liter bottle of [[Mountain Dew]] as "soda" which is a term more used in the northeast and in the west. In parts of the Upper Midwest it is frequently called "pop".
*The Brothers Chaps themselves live in Atlanta, Georgia, making it possible that Free Country is located in the Southeast.
*In [[Homestar Presents: Presents]], Marzipan references baby seals and crab traps at the wharf, suggesting that Free Country is near the ocean, or at least a salt-water body.
*In [[Homestar vs. Other Little Girl]], Homestar claims he does ''not'' live in Texas, meaning he must live somewhere else.

== Trivia ==
*The [[Strong Bad Email]] [[flashback]] marked the first time that a character actually said the name "Free Country, USA."

[[Category: Places]]

Happy Hallow-day Costumes

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:21:27 GMT

J.J.:

[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[Happy Hallow-day]], Halloween 2006.

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|[[Image:Strong Mad as The Maxx.png|150px]]|| [[Strong Mad]] || The Maxx || The Maxx is a comic book character and animated series written and illustrated by Sam Kieth (with writing assistance from William Messner-Loebs earlier on in the series and from Alan Moore in a later issue), and published by Image Comics. || [[Wikipedia:The Maxx|Wikipedia article]]
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|[[Image:The Cheat as Gizmo.png|150px]]|| [[The Cheat]] || Gizmo || Gizmo is a creature called a Mogwai from the 1984 movie Gremlins. Gizmo is allergic to sunlight, which Strong Sad refers to in an easter egg. || [[Wikipedia:Gremlins|Wikipedia article]]
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|[[Image:Strong Bad as Father Guido Sarducci.png|150px]]|| [[Strong Bad]] || Father Guido Sarducci || Father Guido Sarducci was a character played by Don Novello. The character is most well known from his many appearances on Saturday Night Live. || [[Wikipedia:Father Guido Sarducci|Wikipedia article]]
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|[[Image:Homestar as Teen Wolf.png|150px]]|| [[Homestar Runner]] || Teen Wolf || From the 1985 movie ''[[IMDB:tt0090142|Teen Wolf]]''. || [[IMDB:tt0090142|IMDb listing]]
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|[[Image:Strong Sad as Tony Clifton.png|150px]]|| [[Strong Sad]] || Tony Clifton || Tony Clifton was a character created by comedian Andy Kaufman. He has also been played by Kaufman friend Bob Zmuda. || [[Wikipedia:Tony Clifton|Wikipedia article]]
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|[[Image:Pom Pom as Mario Batali.png|150px]]|| [[Pom Pom]] || Mario Batali || Chef sensation and star of [[IMDB:tt0448955|Ciao America with Mario Batali]].|| [[IMDB:nm1602671|IMDb listing]]
|-
|[[Image:Marzipan as Frida Kahlo.png|120px]]|| [[Marzipan]] || Frida Kahlo || Frida Kahlo (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter who depicted the indigenous culture of her country in a style combining Realism, Symbolism and Surrealism. An active communist supporter, she was the wife of Mexican muralist and cubist painter Diego Rivera. Her many self-portraits were notoriously unflattering, and often accentuated her mustache and unibrow. || [[Wikipedia:Frida Kahlo|Wikipedia article]]
|-
|[[Image:Coach Z as Queen Latifah.png|150px]]|| [[Coach Z]] || Queen Latifah || Queen Latifah (born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer and Academy Award-nominated actress. || [[Wikipedia:Queen Latifah|Wikipedia article]]
|-
|[[Image:Bubs as Coach McGuirk.png|150px]]|| [[Bubs]] || Coach McGuirk || Coach John McGuirk is a character from the television show Home Movies. He is Brendon and Melissa's soccer coach, an overweight, alcoholic, incompetent coach of an incompetent team, who constantly gives Brendon bad advice. || [[Wikipedia:Home Movies (TV series)|Wikipedia article]]
|-
|[[Image:The King of Town as the Gorton's Fisherman.png|150px]]|| [[The King of Town]] || The Gorton's Fisherman || The mascot of the seafood company Gorton's of Gloucester. || [[Wikipedia:Gorton's of Gloucester|Wikipedia article]]
|-
|[[Image:The Poopsmith as Necron 99.png|120px]]|| [[The Poopsmith]] || Necron 99 || Necron 99 is a character from the animated post-apocalyptic science fiction/fantasy film ''Wizards''. Necron 99 is a robot sent by the mutant wizard [[Wikipedia:Blackwolf|Blackwolf]] to kill the believers in magic. || [[Wikipedia:Wizards (film)|Wikipedia article]]
|-
|[[Image:Homsar as Ed Grimley.png|150px]]|| [[Homsar]] || Ed Grimley || Edward Mayhoff 'Ed' Grimley was a character introduced on the television series SCTV and later used in Saturday Night Live. He was devised and played by Martin Short. || [[Wikipedia:Ed Grimley|Wikipedia article]]
|}

[[Category:Halloween Costumes|Happy Hollow-Day]]

The House That Gave Sucky Treats Costumes

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:15:06 GMT

J.J.:

[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], Halloween 2001.

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:CoachZ_HumptyHump.PNG|150px|Coach Z As Humpty Hump]] || [[Coach Z]] || Humpty Hump || Eddie Humphrey a.k.a "Humpty Hump" a.k.a "Gregory Jacobs" a.k.a. "Shock-G" was a member of the hip hop group Digital Underground. The group was known for outrageous costumes and live shows, its music's humorous tone, and an endless parade of identities from Humphrey. || [[Wikipedia:Digital Underground|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:KingofTown_Hagar.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible]] || [[The King of Town]] || Hagar the Horrible || ''Hägar the Hørrible'' is the title and the name of the main character of a syndicated comic strip, created in 1973 by Dik Browne. Hägar is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hagar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the KOT. || [[Wikipedia:Hagar the Horrible|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:knight_idaho.PNG|150px|The Knight As Idaho]] || [[The Knight]] || "Idaho" || The Knight's costume refers to a Simpsons episode called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)", where Ralph Wiggum wears the exact same thing as a pageant for the United States. || [http://www.snpp.com/guides/ralph.file.html The Simpsons Archive: The Ralph Wiggum File]
|-
| [[Image:BC_Hornblower.PNG|150px|The Hornblower As B.C.]] || [[The Hornblower]] || B.C. || B.C. is a comic strip by Johnny Hart, set in pre-historic times. The title character often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. || [[wikipedia:B.C. (comic)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:TheCheat_Punchy.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Punchy]] || [[The Cheat]] || Punchy || Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of fruit drink Hawaiian Punch. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. || [[wikipedia:Hawaiian Punch|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongMad_TheFridge.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As The Fridge]] || [[Strong Mad]] || The Fridge || William "Refrigerator" Perry was a football player for the Chicago Bears. He became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman, although occasionally lined up as fullback, and was known to plow the ball in on the goal line. He even participated in a wrestler/football player battle royal at WrestleMania 2, which he lost. He was nicknamed "The Fridge" because he was rumored to weigh as much as a refrigerator. Another rumor is that he was nicknamed this because of his ability to empty out a refrigerator after seeing one. || [[Wikipedia:William Perry (football)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Marzipan_JoeyRamone.PNG|150px|Marzipan As Joey Ramone]] || [[Marzipan]] || Joey Ramone ||Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 (although he often insisted it was 1952)–April 15, 2001) and better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary punk rock group The Ramones. With fellow band-mate Johnny Ramone, they were the only two who stayed with the band until retirement. Hyman died of lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on April 15, 2001.|| [[wikipedia:Joey_Ramone|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Poopsmith_LazerTag.PNG|150px|The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Lazer Tag || Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by the 'Worlds of Wonder' company. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. Worlds of Wonder ceased production of Lazer Tag equipment when it went out of business in either 1987 or 1988. However, the term "laser tag" remains to be used to describe many games of the same kind. || [http://www.adequate.com/LazerTag/FAQ/ LazerTag FAQ]
|-
| [[Image:PomPom_MichaelMoore.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Michael Moore]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Michael Moore || Michael Moore is an American documentary film director and author known for his advocacy of his liberal political views which are often laced with satire and humor. He has directed two exceedingly controversial movies; ''Bowling for Columbine'' and ''Fahrenheit 9/11'', although neither of these movies had been released when this cartoon came out. He was best known at the time for his 1989 movie ''Roger and Me,'' and his first book ''Downsize This.'' His hometown is Flint, Michigan, explaining the pin on Pom Pom's jacket. || [[Wikipedia:Michael Moore|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Homsar_Wimpy.PNG|150px|Homsar As Wimpy]] || [[Homsar]] || Wimpy || J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, joined the Popeye comic strip in 1931. He enjoyed hamburgers, and played a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. || [[Wikipedia:J. Wellington Wimpy|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongBad_CarmenSanDiego.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Carmen Sandiego || Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) was originally conceived in 1983 by a group of software designers at Broderbund Software. To inspire kids to learn geography, the creators wanted a female "heroine" (a criminal genius/thief) whose name sounded exotic but was unmistakably simple to pronounce. The name "Carmen Sandiego" is somewhat of a play on Indiana Jones. The first software game, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?," was released in 1985. It was also made into several game shows for kids, including "Where in the World" and "Where in Time" is Carmen Sandiego. The glamorous Carmen was always the villian, she loved to steal important landmarks and taunt her opponents with her knowledge.|| [[Wikipedia:Carmen_Sandiego|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongSad_AndyWarhol.PNG|150px|Strong Sad As Andy Warhol]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Andy Warhol || Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928–February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous paintings was the Campbell's Soup can. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repitition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. || [[wikipedia:Andy_Warhol|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Bubs_MarsBlackman.PNG|150px|Bubs As Mars Blackmon]] || [[Bubs]] || Mars Blackmon || Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character played by Spike Lee in ''She's Gotta Have It''. Spike revisited this character in a series of Nike commercials that featured Michael Jordan. || [[IMDB:tt0091939|IMDb listing]]
|-
| [[Image:Homestar_GreatHero.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || The Greatest American Hero ||The Greatest American Hero is an American television series which aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, Robert Culp as Bill Maxwell, and Connie Selleca as Pam Davidson. In it, a man encounters aliens who give him a bright red suit, which gives him super powers. || [[Wikipedia:Greatest_American_Hero|Wikipedia Article]]
|}

==Secret Costumes==
The following three costumes were found on a [[HR:halloween01.swf|hidden page]], and did not appear in the 'toon:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:PomPomSkipper2.PNG|150px|Pom Pom as The Skipper]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Jonas Grumby, AKA The Skipper || The Skipper was a member of the cast of Gilligan's Island. He frequently attempted to take charge of affairs on the island, and was often thwarted by the non-efforts of his "little buddy," Gilligan. He was played by Alan Hale. || [[Wikipedia:Gilligan's Island|Wikipedia Article for "Gilligan's Island"]]
|-
| [[Image:MarzipanVelma.png|150px|Marzipan as Velma]] || [[Marzipan]] || Velma Dinkley || Velma was a member of the team on [[Wikipedia:Scooby Doo|Scooby Doo]]. She was viewed as the "smart" one, and her catchphrase was "Jinkies!" || [[Wikipedia:Velma Dinkley|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:CoachZNoid.PNG|150px|Coach Z as the Noid]] || [[Coach Z]] || The Noid || In Domino's Pizza commercials in the 1980s, the Noid would frequently spectacularly fail to ruin pizzas. || [[Wikipedia:Noid|Wikipedia Article]]
|}

[[Category: Halloween Costumes|House That Gave]]

The House That Gave Sucky Treats Costumes

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:13:30 GMT

J.J.:

[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], Halloween 2001.

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:CoachZ_HumptyHump.PNG|150px|Coach Z As Humpty Hump]] || [[Coach Z]] || Humpty Hump || Eddie Humphrey a.k.a "Humpty Hump" a.k.a "Gregory Jacobs" a.k.a. "Shock-G" was a member of the hip hop group Digital Underground. The group was known for outrageous costumes and live shows, its music's humorous tone, and an endless parade of identities from Humphrey. || [[Wikipedia:Digital Underground|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:KingofTown_Hagar.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible]] || [[The King of Town]] || Hagar the Horrible || ''Hägar the Hørrible'' is the title and the name of the main character of a syndicated comic strip, created in 1973 by Dik Browne. Hägar is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hagar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the KOT. || [[Wikipedia:Hagar the Horrible|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:knight_idaho.PNG|150px|The Knight As Idaho]] || [[The Knight]] || "Idaho" || The Knight's costume refers to a Simpsons episode called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)", where Ralph Wiggum wears the exact same thing as a pageant for the United States. || [http://www.snpp.com/guides/ralph.file.html The Simpsons Archive: The Ralph Wiggum File]
|-
| [[Image:BC_Hornblower.PNG|150px|The Hornblower As B.C.]] || [[The Hornblower]] || B.C. || B.C. is a comic strip by Johnny Hart, set in pre-historic times. The title character often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. || [[wikipedia:B.C. (comic)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:TheCheat_Punchy.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Punchy]] || [[The Cheat]] || Punchy || Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of fruit drink Hawaiian Punch. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. || [[wikipedia:Hawaiian Punch|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongMad_TheFridge.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As The Fridge]] || [[Strong Mad]] || The Fridge || William "Refrigerator" Perry was a football player for the Chicago Bears. He became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman, although occasionally lined up as fullback, and was known to plow the ball in on the goal line. He even participated in a wrestler/football player battle royal at WrestleMania 2, which he lost. He was nicknamed "The Fridge" because he was rumored to weigh as much as a refrigerator. Another rumor is that he was nicknamed this because of his ability to empty out a refrigerator after seeing one. || [[Wikipedia:William Perry (football)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Marzipan_JoeyRamone.PNG|150px|Marzipan As Joey Ramone]] || [[Marzipan]] || Joey Ramone ||Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 (although he often insisted it was 1952)–April 15, 2001) and better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary punk rock group The Ramones. With fellow band-mate Johnny Ramone, they were the only two who stayed with the band until retirement. Hyman died of lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on April 15, 2001.|| [[wikipedia:Joey_Ramone|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Poopsmith_LazerTag.PNG|150px|The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Lazer Tag || Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by the 'Worlds of Wonder' company. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. Worlds of Wonder ceased production of Lazer Tag equipment when it went out of business in either 1987 or 1988. However, the term "laser tag" remains to be used to describe many games of the same kind. || [http://www.adequate.com/LazerTag/FAQ/ LazerTag FAQ]
|-
| [[Image:PomPom_MichaelMoore.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Michael Moore]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Michael Moore || Michael Moore is an American documentary film director and author known for his advocacy of his liberal political views which are often laced with satire and humor. He has directed two exceedingly controversial movies; ''Bowling for Columbine'' and ''Fahrenheit 9/11'', although neither of these movies had been released when this cartoon came out. He was best known at the time for his 1989 movie ''Roger and Me,'' and his first book ''Downsize This.'' His hometown is Flint, Michigan, explaining the pin on Pom Pom's jacket. || [[Wikipedia:Michael Moore|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Homsar_Wimpy.PNG|150px|Homsar As Wimpy]] || [[Homsar]] || Wimpy || J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, joined the Popeye comic strip in 1931. He enjoyed hamburgers, and played a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. || [[Wikipedia:J. Wellington Wimpy|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongBad_CarmenSanDiego.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Carmen Sandiego || Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) was originally conceived in 1983 by a group of software designers at Broderbund Software. To inspire kids to learn geography, the creators wanted a female "heroine" (a criminal genius/thief) whose name sounded exotic but was unmistakably simple to pronounce. The name "Carmen Sandiego" is somewhat of a play on Indiana Jones. The first software game, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?," was released in 1985. It was also made into several game shows for kids, including "Where in the World" and "Where in Time" is Carmen Sandiego.|| [[Wikipedia:Carmen_Sandiego|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongSad_AndyWarhol.PNG|150px|Strong Sad As Andy Warhol]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Andy Warhol || Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928–February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous paintings was the Campbell's Soup can. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repitition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. || [[wikipedia:Andy_Warhol|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Bubs_MarsBlackman.PNG|150px|Bubs As Mars Blackmon]] || [[Bubs]] || Mars Blackmon || Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character played by Spike Lee in ''She's Gotta Have It''. Spike revisited this character in a series of Nike commercials that featured Michael Jordan. || [[IMDB:tt0091939|IMDb listing]]
|-
| [[Image:Homestar_GreatHero.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || The Greatest American Hero ||The Greatest American Hero is an American television series which aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, Robert Culp as Bill Maxwell, and Connie Selleca as Pam Davidson. In it, a man encounters aliens who give him a bright red suit, which gives him super powers. || [[Wikipedia:Greatest_American_Hero|Wikipedia Article]]
|}

==Secret Costumes==
The following three costumes were found on a [[HR:halloween01.swf|hidden page]], and did not appear in the 'toon:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:PomPomSkipper2.PNG|150px|Pom Pom as The Skipper]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Jonas Grumby, AKA The Skipper || The Skipper was a member of the cast of Gilligan's Island. He frequently attempted to take charge of affairs on the island, and was often thwarted by the non-efforts of his "little buddy," Gilligan. He was played by Alan Hale. || [[Wikipedia:Gilligan's Island|Wikipedia Article for "Gilligan's Island"]]
|-
| [[Image:MarzipanVelma.png|150px|Marzipan as Velma]] || [[Marzipan]] || Velma Dinkley || Velma was a member of the team on [[Wikipedia:Scooby Doo|Scooby Doo]]. She was viewed as the "smart" one, and her catchphrase was "Jinkies!" || [[Wikipedia:Velma Dinkley|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:CoachZNoid.PNG|150px|Coach Z as the Noid]] || [[Coach Z]] || The Noid || In Domino's Pizza commercials in the 1980s, the Noid would frequently spectacularly fail to ruin pizzas. || [[Wikipedia:Noid|Wikipedia Article]]
|}

[[Category: Halloween Costumes|House That Gave]]

The House That Gave Sucky Treats Costumes

J.J. — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:05:29 GMT

J.J.:

[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], Halloween 2001.

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:CoachZ_HumptyHump.PNG|150px|Coach Z As Humpty Hump]] || [[Coach Z]] || Humpty Hump || Eddie Humphrey a.k.a "Humpty Hump" a.k.a "Gregory Jacobs" a.k.a. "Shock-G" was a member of the hip hop group Digital Underground. The group was known for outrageous costumes and live shows, its music's humorous tone, and an endless parade of identities from Humphrey. || [[Wikipedia:Digital Underground|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:KingofTown_Hagar.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible]] || [[The King of Town]] || Hagar the Horrible || ''Hägar the Hørrible'' is the title and the name of the main character of a syndicated comic strip, created in 1973 by Dik Browne. Hägar is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hagar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the KOT. || [[Wikipedia:Hagar the Horrible|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:knight_idaho.PNG|150px|The Knight As Idaho]] || [[The Knight]] || "Idaho" || The Knight's costume refers to a Simpsons episode called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)", where Ralph Wiggum wears the exact same thing as a pageant for the United States. || [http://www.snpp.com/guides/ralph.file.html The Simpsons Archive: The Ralph Wiggum File]
|-
| [[Image:BC_Hornblower.PNG|150px|The Hornblower As B.C.]] || [[The Hornblower]] || B.C. || B.C. is a comic strip by Johnny Hart, set in pre-historic times. The title character often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. || [[wikipedia:B.C. (comic)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:TheCheat_Punchy.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Punchy]] || [[The Cheat]] || Punchy || Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of fruit drink Hawaiian Punch. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. || [[wikipedia:Hawaiian Punch|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongMad_TheFridge.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As The Fridge]] || [[Strong Mad]] || The Fridge || William "Refrigerator" Perry was a football player for the Chicago Bears. He became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman, although occasionally lined up as fullback, and was known to plow the ball in on the goal line. He even participated in a wrestler/football player battle royal at WrestleMania 2, which he lost. He was nicknamed "The Fridge" because he was rumored to weigh as much as a refrigerator. Another rumor is that he was nicknamed this because of his ability to empty out a refrigerator after seeing one. || [[Wikipedia:William Perry (football)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Marzipan_JoeyRamone.PNG|150px|Marzipan As Joey Ramone]] || [[Marzipan]] || Joey Ramone ||Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 (although he often insisted it was 1952)–April 15, 2001) and better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary punk rock group The Ramones. With fellow band-mate Johnny Ramone, they were the only two who stayed with the band until retirement. Hyman died of lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on April 15, 2001.|| [[wikipedia:Joey_Ramone|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Poopsmith_LazerTag.PNG|150px|The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Lazer Tag || Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by the 'Worlds of Wonder' company. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. Worlds of Wonder ceased production of Lazer Tag equipment when it went out of business in either 1987 or 1988. However, the term "laser tag" remains to be used to describe many games of the same kind. || [http://www.adequate.com/LazerTag/FAQ/ LazerTag FAQ]
|-
| [[Image:PomPom_MichaelMoore.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Michael Moore]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Michael Moore || Michael Moore is an American documentary film director and author known for his advocacy of his political views which are often laced with satire and humor. He has directed two exceedingly controversial movies; ''Bowling for Columbine'' and ''Fahrenheit 9/11'', although neither of these movies had been released when this cartoon came out. He was best known at the time for his 1989 movie ''Roger and Me,'' and his first book ''Downsize This.'' His hometown is Flint, Michigan, explaining the pin on Pom Pom's jacket. || [[Wikipedia:Michael Moore|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Homsar_Wimpy.PNG|150px|Homsar As Wimpy]] || [[Homsar]] || Wimpy || J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, joined the Popeye comic strip in 1931. He enjoyed hamburgers, and played a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. || [[Wikipedia:J. Wellington Wimpy|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongBad_CarmenSanDiego.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Carmen Sandiego || Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) was originally conceived in 1983 by a group of software designers at Broderbund Software. To inspire kids to learn geography, the creators wanted a female "heroine" (a criminal genius/thief) whose name sounded exotic but was unmistakably simple to pronounce. The name "Carmen Sandiego" is somewhat of a play on Indiana Jones. The first software game, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?," was released in 1985. It was also made into several game shows for kids, including "Where in the World" and "Where in Time" is Carmen Sandiego.|| [[Wikipedia:Carmen_Sandiego|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:StrongSad_AndyWarhol.PNG|150px|Strong Sad As Andy Warhol]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Andy Warhol || Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928–February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous paintings was the Campbell's Soup can. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repitition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. || [[wikipedia:Andy_Warhol|Wikipedia Article]]
|-
| [[Image:Bubs_MarsBlackman.PNG|150px|Bubs As Mars Blackmon]] || [[Bubs]] || Mars Blackmon || Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character played by Spike Lee in ''She's Gotta Have It''. Spike revisited this character in a series of Nike commercials that featured Michael Jordan. || [[IMDB:tt0091939|IMDb listing]]
|-
| [[Image:Homestar_GreatHero.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || The Greatest American Hero ||The Greatest American Hero is an American television series which aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, Robert Culp as Bill Maxwell, and Connie Selleca as Pam Davidson. In it, a man encounters aliens who give him a bright red suit, which gives him super powers. || [[Wikipedia:Greatest_American_Hero|Wikipedia Article]]
|}

==Secret Costumes==
The following three costumes were found on a [[HR:halloween01.swf|hidden page]], and did not appear in the 'toon:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse"
|- bgcolor=#eeeeee
! Image !! Character !! Costume !! Explanation !! External Links
|-
| [[Image:PomPomSkipper2.PNG|150px|Pom Pom as The Skipper]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Jonas Grumby, AKA The Skipper || The Skipper was a member of the cast of Gilligan's Island. He frequently attempted to take charge of affairs on the island, and was often thwarted by the non-efforts of his "little buddy," Gilligan. He was played by Alan Hale. || [[Wikipedia:Gilligan's Island|Wikipedia Article for "Gilligan's Island"]]
|-
| [[Image:MarzipanVelma.png|150px|Marzipan as Velma]] || [[Marzipan]] || Velma Dinkley || Velma was a member of the team on [[Wikipedia:Scooby Doo|Scooby Doo]]. She was viewed as the "smart" one, and her catchphrase was "Jinkies!" || [[Wikipedia:Velma Dinkley|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:CoachZNoid.PNG|150px|Coach Z as the Noid]] || [[Coach Z]] || The Noid || In Domino's Pizza commercials in the 1980s, the Noid would frequently spectacularly fail to ruin pizzas. || [[Wikipedia:Noid|Wikipedia Article]]
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