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Secret Hot Date

Is there a connection between the "secret hot date" Cardboard Marzipan invited the Cheat on and the "hot date" they actually went on? Is the fact that there are fireworks in both of the cartoons relevant? — 75.85.125.208 (Talk | contribs) 22:58, 23 April 2007 (left unsigned)

Might even mention the end of do over in relation to this too. --DorianGray 06:53, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, there's definitely been a pattern here. also note the "who's making out with marzipan" line from the cheat's theme song. that was probably the first lead in, or whatever --Neumannz

Also peculiar that Marzipan doesn't seem to mind The Cheat's small talk about two Ira's, after being annoyed by Homestar's two Sid's in date. 61.149.38.114 13:12, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, Homestar was playing a stupid, boring game that she had no hope of winning. The Cheat was actually holding a conversation. -Wrath

Irony

Is it worth mentioning that Strong Bad proposes that they drown the Cheat and Marzipan, but in the end it is Homestar and Strong Bad who are drowned? — 75.85.125.208 (Talk | contribs) 22:58, 23 April 2007 (left unsigned)

That's along the lines of explaining the joke, something not normally done around here unless it's rather obscure. Also, please sign your talk page posts with four tildes (~~~~)— Bassbone (TALK Strong Mad Has a Posse CONT) 07:20, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Public Rage-o flyer

The broken glasses could be a play off of the glasses Ira Glass wears. (They look quite similar) Anyone else think so? -Cappy Red 68.5.95.211 08:32, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I thought the same thing. Weird when you see radio people on TV. It's always like "I don't know what I would have expected him to look like, but it just ain't that." — User:ACupOfCoffee@ 08:58, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Yes, the first rule of thumb for all radio personalities is to look absolutely nothing like how they sound. =3 Trey56 08:59, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Oh yeah, forgot we'd already had a lesson on that. Glass actually comes close to what you'd (I'd) expect him to look like, but just not quite. — User:ACupOfCoffee@ 09:11, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Truly, he looks just different enough so as to throw you off. It's like he has his own personal uncanny valley ;¬) -Cappy Red 68.5.95.211 15:23, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

8-Bit resemblence

i'm not suggesting anybody uses this, but does any one else notice any echoes of Black Mage from 8-bit theater in Strong Bad when he's discussing the drowning of Marzipan and the Cheat? especially the "Explain to me how drowning them wouldn't ruin their date" line. it's funny, but that's just me. --Neumannz

Strong Bad always sounds like that. Wrath

Heh, that is totally something BM would say. The makuta 13:47, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Mario

I obviously thought of Mario when Strong Bad said "Itsa me, the chef-a", but I don't know if it's really that clear. Danny Lilithborne 09:51, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Mario has a bad Italian accent too, yes. --DorianGray 09:53, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
One of Mario's catchphrases is "It's-a me! Mario!" I thought of Mario as well. —Shwoo 10:06, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Stereotypical Italian, probably. I thought it was Mario as well, but an Italian seems more practical. --TotalSpaceshipGirl3 10:25, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Shockingly, Mario is Italian. and we know TBC are nintendo guys, i'd expect them to have had mario in the front of their minds as a role model for a fake-italian accent --Neumannz

Another Reference to Coach Z thinking he's a woman

The curlers on Coach Z's head and the rolling pin he's holding seems to be another reference to Coach Z thinking he's a woman, the other being when he said he was a mom in an easter egg at the end of Sbemail #129 Garage Sale.

I think it's unwise to assume that Coach is conscientiously pretending to be a woman. Can't TBC just stick him in the cartoon to make a final punchline with no strings attached? —BazookaJoe 16:41, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Right now the page suggests that Coach Z is a "mom" in this cartoon. He is clearly displaying characteristics of a woman (certain attitude, curlers, rolling pin), but there is no indication that he is acting like a "mom" (a particular kind of woman). Lynx 17:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I think he's acting like a wife. I mean, that's just such a classic image in television and movies. I don't know if he's doing it on purpose or if he just has a complex, though. Personally, I was thinking OTP. Wrath
I think he's being portrayed as a mother. Mabye he's actually a girl. We have no way of knowing if he is or not. He may actually be Bubs' mother. --Jangles5150 19:41, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Going down with the ship

Is the fact that Homestar and Strong Bad are singing the national anthem as their 'ship' goes down a reference to anything? It seems familiar to me, but I don't know where from... Kahteh 11:20, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

I thought of Titanic when I first saw it. The orchestra on the ship continued playing as the ship was sinking. — Has Matt? (talk) 11:27, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I thought of that Looney Toons with Nero and Yosemite Sam as a Roman centurion and the pillar slowly falling while Nero plays Taps on a violin. Maybe something like that inspired them. Uhuh huh. Thankyaveramuch. 12:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I think Elvis got it. This "going down with the ship" thing seems very cartoony. Looney Toony. —BazookaJoe 16:45, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Okay bear with me a second. I've never actually seen the Hunt for Red October, so I'm getting this from my mom. In order to hijack the Red October and go to America, they took it out on the maiden voyage. The part of the crew that was in on the plot arranged a fake nuclear explosion and forced the rest of the crew off the sub. That part of the crew was standing on an American ship when the fake explosion occurred, and they sang the Russian national anthem while the Red October "sank". I think that's the reference the Brothers Chaps were going for. -Wrath
Could be that too. You never know for sure what they are thinking. I say we shouldn't try to pinpoint this as a solid reference to anything in particular. —BazookaJoe 19:09, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Except they don't sing the anthem as the ship goes down. The Russians stand on the deck of the rescuing American ship, silent and mournfully removing their caps, staring at the sea. They sing it much earlier in the film, when they first engage the caterpillar drive. — It's dot com 20:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I fail to see how this is cartoony. It's a common motif, not a reference to anything in particular. Loafing 21:58, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
It could be a reference to most cartoons, which sing/plays Taps as their ship sinks. - Zerlock1124

Rockets

In the inside references section it mentions the part in SBIIJC where the bang was all that was needed. Wouldn't the fathoom be necessary in this case, considering without it Homestar and Strong Bad would just blow up? Elvis 12:36, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Yea, I noticed the same thing. From what I can tell, they want the fathoom so that they fire towards Marzipan and The Cheat. I'm changing it. The makuta 13:59, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Fundraising weeks

How many local NPR stations are having their drives this week? I know it is in Jacksonville, FL.

Why are you asking this? What relativity does it have to Homestar Runner? Why didn't you sign your post? --Jangles5150 20:22, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Because the Easter egg is about public radio fundraising drives, during the same time that many NPR stations are having fundraising drives. That's why. --DorianGray 20:24, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I didn't read the easter egg. It just seemed really out of the blue. --Jangles5150 21:09, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I'd say the fact doesn't belong. There is no official schedule that I'm aware of for fund raising on public radio, so each week could be a fundraising week for some station. - Qermaq - (T/C) Image:Qermaqsigpic.png 22:13, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

FUN Facts. FUN

How is this piece of trivia a Fun fact? "Marzipan strokes her right eye with mascara 18 times." I'm pretty sure it isn't. 63.229.175.33 14:40, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Good point. I've deleted it- maybe whoever put it there would mind explaining why it's of interest? Kahteh 15:13, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
oh, you know, just in case someone wanted to be able to say that they apply makeup just like marzipan does or something --Neumannz

Squared Circle

The Squared Circle is a term used in Professional Wrestling, because unlike the actual sport, where they wrestle within a circle, the entertainment version takes place in a square ring, hence, square instead of circle.

or maybe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squaring_the_circle ?

Differnet

Is it just me, or did this toon seem... I dunno... different than the older ones somehow? Did TBC use a different engine to make it or something?--Homsar Lover

Looks like Flash to me. Maybe they upgraded the program or something. Wrath
Maybe you're not used to the style used (as in it's night, romance, fancy resteraunts, etc.).-Zerlock1124

Marzipan's house

I'm pretty sure Homestar and Marzipan live together now. 130.91.36.229 17:49, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

DVD Commentary on Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon:
MATT: Dude, I don't want to hint at any cohabitation here, okay?
--DorianGray 19:14, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Although they probably don't, alot of things hint at it, such as the "stay home running in place" (Homestar was jogging at Marzy's house) and the "Marzipan, I'm home!" from your funeral. But, of couse, the above quote dispells all. Dr. Clash 20:14, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
So, Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon was what, three years ago? They sure do seem to live together now, though. 76.99.53.18 22:51, 24 April 2007 (UTC) (Same guy, different IP address.)

Strong Bad, Nice?

Is it just me, or is strong bad being a friend towards homestar? isn't that out of character?

Strong Bad can be civil when he wants. Besides, they had a common goal. I admit, it was a little 'Bwuh?', though. Wrath
The common goal between Homestar and Strong Bad is what made this toon stand out. And quite nicely too. —BazookaJoe 19:16, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

A little gay...

Don't be mad at me or anything, but dosen't it seem the SB and TC are...(ugh). I mean, Homestar was mad at Marzi because she is going out with another man and she is his girlfriend, but SB was mad at TC for the same reason, making TC his...Boyfriend?!? -A little confused, Wario64 04:32 pm, Tuesday, April 24th.

Strong Bad 1. Hates Marzipan and B. Is TC's best friend. Of course he's angry. It's Coach Z we should be worried about though :P Dr. Clash 20:37, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Well, personally, I don't know why that would be worrying. On the other hand, this is really a discussion for the forum. Loafing 20:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Good.

'Bout time Marzipan got out with someone else. Drippingyellowmadness CoolS.png talk 21:28, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

  • This is another of those forummy comments. ;) -- Nevadie 21:43, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Strong Sad's voice

Is it just me, or does Strong Sad's voice sound suddenly different? Deeper or something. Ekul 21:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Title Card

Is this the only toon, other than Summer Short Shorts, that has a title card in it?--SDSpivey 21:47, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

Ummm...what do you mean by Title Card?? -- Nevadie 21:56, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
A title card is a separate image of the show's title. --DorianGray 22:00, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I think Halloween Potion-ma-jig had a title card. Some of the older ones (like A Jorb well done and Powered by The Cheat cartoons) -Zerlock1124
Speaking of title cards, should someone add that at the end of the title sequence, the 'e' falls against the title frame?Sir Vimes 23:38, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Every Big Toon, even from 2005-now, has a title card. (although for Strongest Man in the World they simply reused the cover of The Homestar Runner Enters The Strongest Man in the World Contest, which the toon is based on) Also, every major Halloween toon, the Puppet Stuff, and every Decemberween special except the email what i want have title cards. Bad Bad Guy 00:08, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Strong Bad Old-timey Strong Bad Reference

Is it me or is that italian mustache SB was wearing look kinda like Old-Timey SB's mustache? Austio talk 23:53, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

A lot of mustaches have appeared in Homestar Runner. See Mustaches. Also, Old-Timey SB's 'stache is a lot longer, methinks. — Has Matt? (talk) 23:59, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I thought the same thing - I wondered if it's worth mentioning that SB resembles his Old-Timey counterpart here.
Ptoooo...

Nothing much to write home about. I've known and loved HomestarRunner.com since 2003. The first HS cartoon I ever saw was Fluffy Puff Commercial, and after that I was hooked. My favorite character is Homestar. That's about it.

Favorite quotes include:

  • Stinkoman: WHAAAT is this? Some sort of a challenge buried in the GROOOUUND??


  • Little Girl: That sounds like funny!
    Puppet Homestar: That sounds like funny, but it's not.


  • Homestar: Um... I don't know what any of that means. But I will make use of your complimentary spit-bucket. Ach-tpoo!


  • Homestar: Hey, crapface. Why don't you blow it out your ear?


  • Homestar: Yeah. You stay over there.


  • Strong Bad: Um, no, from what I can tell, you wear no pants and have blue soles glued to the bottoms of your feet.
    Homestar: [shocked] Well, that's simply not true. I have long pants, I wear long pants. I'm a long pants man, long pants, long pants!
    Strong Bad: Okay, calm down. I didn't mean to...
    Homestar: [convulsing on Strong Bad] Long pants, Strong Bad! The longest pants! Everybody, everybody! Longest pants! Long, long, long, long, long, long pants!
    Strong Bad: Ah, that's it! We need to get you some serious clown care, man.
    Homestar: [clearly upset] But I was told long pants! Long pants! They said long pants! Always long pants!
    [He leans in toward Strong Bad]
    Homestar: Long, my pants! Gleaming pants! Glorious pants!
    [after a beat, Homestar zips away, leaving his pants behind]


  • Homestar: [crying] Looooong paaaants!
    Marzipan: Awww, there, there, Homestar. It's not so bad. Everyone thinks I'm a broom.
    Homestar: [surprised and upset] You're not a broom?


  • Homestar: I say there, monstrosity, do you know the times?


  • Strong Bad: Oh The Cheat. Where did we go wrong? It seems only yesterday we were setting fire to Strong Sad's underdrawers.
    Strong Sad: [off screen] That was yesterday!


  • Strong Bad: I say there, Homestar, butt's twelve by pies?
    Homestar: Oh, yes, I got Strong Bad to say something stupid!


  • Homestar: Oh... I look like... the elephant man.
    Mike: Homestar, you look the way you always do.
    Homestar: ...What are you saying, Mike?


  • [Invisible Strong Bad approaches with a stack of swiss cake rolls]
    Homestar: Oh hey, guys.
    [Invisible Strong Bad punches him in the gut]
    Homestar: Owww. Those things are bad for you.


  • Homestar: Lies! All lies! Clearly I'm the only one who remembers how it all went down. It was not so long ago that I was in Strong Bad's basement spitting Teddy Grahams all over the place. One of them got stuck to the ceiling.
    Strong Bad: Homestar, shut up! This is about that patch on the couch. It's clearly already on there in your flashback!
    Homestar: Oh, oh, ohhhhh. I thought this week's e-mail was entitled "Teddy Graham Memories."


  • Coach Z: I meant to tell you the sock on the head was a nice touch.
    Homestar: [incredulous] I have a sock on my head? GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF GETITOFF.


  • Strong Sad: Strong Bad's right. I'm a waste of space.
    Strong Bad: [in background] I said you were a waste of FAT space!


  • Homestar: Strong Bad, I don't think you're going to be able to answer your word problem this week. So I'll take one for the team. Two trains enter a tunnel going four miles per hour. At what time do they reach Poughkeepsie?


  • [At the Teen Girl Squad's school]
    Intercom: And lunch today will be a breadtangle of pizza. Don't forget the battle of the bands this Friday. Tompkins, point your rear end in the direction of the principal's office.


  • [even though Strong Bad hates to hug trees, Homestar has somehow gotten him to hug one]
    Homestar: Keep on huggin' it.
    Strong Bad: How did you get me to do this in the first place?
    Homestar: Hug it! Hug it!
    Strong Bad: And why do I continue to do it?
    Homestar: Keep on huggin' it. Hug it down.
    Strong Bad: I don't even like this tree that much.


  • Strong Bad: [having failed to do some push-ups] Maybe I need to start working out.
    Homestar: [dressed as an aerobics instructor] Boy, I'll say you do.
    [he does aerobics]
    Homestar: One, two, and flex your pecs! Give it eight more! And five! Twees it out! C'mon, y'all! Just twees it out!
    Strong Bad: Twees it out?
    Homestar: [showing off his rear] Your buttweesimo! We're gonna mold that twees into the Iron Sheik!
    [He glances toward Strong Bad's "twees" and resumes his aerobics]
    Homestar: Just six more now! Eight and four! Shake it freely, twees it out!
    Strong Bad: Yeah, cool. I'm gonna go ahead and ask that you never say "twees it out" ever again.


  • Stinkoman: Man, oh, man-o! Who would've thought that giving thanks was such a formidable challenge? [Triumphant pose] Hey wait, that's it!
    [Charges up, and suddenly gets incredibly muscular. Small rocks float up off the ground, and the level 1 music plays dimly in the background.]
    Stinkoman: Whoooaaa, making small rocks float up off the GRRROOOOOUUUUUUUUND!
    [As Stinkoman returns to normal, the level 2 cutscene music plays, again dimly in the background, and a pilgrim's hat appears on his head with a ding!]
    Stinkoman: I'm thankful that my hat is wearing a belt!


  • [Strong Bad runs up to Strong Sad and starts yelling rhyming gibberish at him while doing a strange dance.]
    Strong Bad: Jor Jee Jibbera Jaw! Huppidda Roopja Oop Jup Jaw! Ooka Oog—
    [Strong Sad begins talking over him.]
    Strong Sad: Quit that!
    Strong Bad: Ooka Reetoo Taw!
    Strong Sad: You're freakin' me out.
    Strong Bad: [pauses shortly, then continues] Eeckoo Ickoo Ickoo Slaw! Hooka Hoo Ha!
    Strong Sad: Did you take some of my pills again?


  • [Cut to the basement with Strong Bad and Bubs and a cardboard box with Strong Sad drawn on it sitting on the couch.]
    Strong Bad: Strong Sad's on the couch, watching TV. What do you do?
    Bubs: Kick him in the teeth!
    Strong Bad: That's good, that's good, even though he might not have any teeth. What else?
    Bubs: Kick him in the grill!
    Strong Bad: Yeah, yeah! Keep going!
    Bubs: [turns to face Strong Bad] Kick you in the grill!
    [Bubs starts to approach Strong Bad, waving his arms and yelling menacingly]
    Strong Bad: [nervously] No, no, Bubs, calm down, this is only a drill!


  • Homestar Runner: [Talking to the animatronic, as Strong Bad walks past in the background] Look, Strong Bad, I haven't been playing this game of hide n' seek for six weeks just to have you poor-sportsmanship all over the place now! Why, I've got half a mind. 20:11, 24 April 2007
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