Talk:Homestar Runner universe

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Not to sound mean, but I think my version was more encyclopedic. Now it just says "The Homestar Runner universe is the place where Homestar lives" as opposed to my version which looked at all the possibilities of its existence from a canon perspective. Now I'm regretting writing it altogether. The new version also makes mentions of the Sketchbook look like it's just trying to justify using the term and ignores the fact that "the Homestar Runner universe" may only be applicable to Homestar and Strong Bad's world, as if it would be bad to imply that the term may not be 100% legit. Again, I'm sorry if that sounds mean, and I'm not trolling, just offering my opinion and trying to help the Wiki. No tomatoes, please. — Darth Katana X ( ) 03:46, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

First off, I do kinda agree with you on the image. But, pretty much ALL cartoons are in the universe, so the one that actually MENTIONS it is a little more important in my opinion. But, maybe a second image is needed. Second, it's been changed to a more encyclopedic state. Bluebry 03:49, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

How so? It just states the Wiki universe theory without really utilizing actual evidence of it being an applicable term, as my revision did (not to honk my own horn or sound arrogant or anything). — Darth Katana X ( ) 03:51, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Hmm... comparing the two, it looks to me like they're saying the same basic thing, just that it's been fleshed out more since you began it. Is your objection that the fleshed-out parts extrapolate too much? Trey56 03:52, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, it defines the universe, then it goes into an intro about how it's both similar and different to the existing universe. While that sounds less encyclopedic when you hear my summary, it's not. Now, I haven't seen your entry, so I guess now'd be a good time to look at it. Bluebry 03:54, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Now that I've seen your wording, Darth Katana, I must side with the current page. The current seems to have more information than the original copy, like a list of all sub-universes. Plus, I unfortunately find the current more encyclopedic, and professional. Bluebry 03:58, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

I like it. It reminds me of the Multiverse. Like, the normal Free Country is Earth-One, and the storybook world is Earth-Two. (And thus, by extention, alternate universe is similar to The Flash #123, "Flash of Two Worlds".) I think it works very well. Even if not explicitly stated, they ARE presented this way (hence the "Research" category). --DorianGray 04:01, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Use of the term

I think it would be a good idea to start using the italicized Homestar Runner to refer to body of work itself, and cut down on use of "Homestar Runner universe" a little bit, as using the latter term when describing intangible gags (i.e. "X is a recurring gag within the H*R universe") may lead to grammatical issues. Also, just Homestar Runner is more relatable. Think of Pokémon: it has grown into so many different forms of media, most of which are equally important, but everyone recognizes the name, or maybe SpongeBob SquarePants. Please consider my advice and keep on tranglin'. — Darth Katana X ( ) 14:50, 12 March 2007 (UTC)