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[[Image:Death-defying_decemberween_special_screenshot.png|thumb|"Death-defying Entertainment!"]] | [[Image:Death-defying_decemberween_special_screenshot.png|thumb|"Death-defying Entertainment!"]] | ||
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'''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|The Announcer}} (voice only) | '''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{film|Coach Z}}, {{film|Strong Mad}}, {{film|Marzipan}}, {{film|Bubs}}, {{film|Strong Bad}}, {{film|Homestar Runner}}, {{film|The Cheat}}, {{film|The Announcer}} (voice only) | ||
- | '''Places:''' [[The Field | + | '''Places:''' [[The Field]], [[Basement of the Brothers Strong]], [[Steep Deep]] |
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'''Running Time:''' 5:27 | '''Running Time:''' 5:27 | ||
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== Transcript== | == Transcript== | ||
- | ''{The title screen, in the style of a needlepoint sampler, appears, with the words "A Death-Defying Decemberween", a helmet, and some holly. Cut to a snow-covered field, where a group of characters is standing, all dressed in winter attire, and adorning a snowman with [[The Stick]]. Strong Bad enters from the side, carrying | + | ''{The title screen, in the style of a needlepoint sampler, appears, with the words "A Death-Defying Decemberween", a helmet, and some holly. Cut to a snow-covered field, where a group of characters is standing, all dressed in winter attire, and adorning a snowman with [[The Stick]]. Strong Bad enters from the side, carrying some hot chocolate with a few marshmallows inside it.}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Hot choco, everyone! Hope it's not too... late! Choco? Late? Choco-late? Huh? | '''STRONG BAD:''' Hot choco, everyone! Hope it's not too... late! Choco? Late? Choco-late? Huh? | ||
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'''MARZIPAN:''' Thanks, Strong Bad! What a wonderful byproduct of your parole! | '''MARZIPAN:''' Thanks, Strong Bad! What a wonderful byproduct of your parole! | ||
- | ''{She takes a | + | ''{She takes a cup. Then, Homestar enters from the side.}'' |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{angrily}'' | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{angrily}'' Pssh! Whatever! That's not death-defying entertainment, Strong Bad! |
- | '''STRONG BAD:''' But I wasn't talking about... Hot | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' But I wasn't talking about... Hot choco, I was— |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's right! This | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's right! This Decemberween, I, homestarrunner.com, will attempt to sled down... the Steep Deep! |
''{Cut to a shot of the Steep Deep, a mountain with a slope at an extreme angle}'' | ''{Cut to a shot of the Steep Deep, a mountain with a slope at an extreme angle}'' | ||
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'll ask them later. ''{leans in toward Strong Bad}'' Just mark your calendars! Pre-game starts at twelve, kickoff's set for 12:30. ''{leaps into the air}'' Death-defying entertainment! ''{"tainment" echoes a few times}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'll ask them later. ''{leans in toward Strong Bad}'' Just mark your calendars! Pre-game starts at twelve, kickoff's set for 12:30. ''{leaps into the air}'' Death-defying entertainment! ''{"tainment" echoes a few times}'' | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{the scene cuts to the title card, now showing an image of Homestar's jump}'' |
- | '''ANNOUNCER:' | + | '''ANNOUNCER:''' We now return to Homestar Runner's Death-Defying Decemberween Special. |
- | ''{ | + | ''{applause. The scene fades into a set for a decorated home. Homestar is playing the piano. He is wearing a jacket and tie, and has a pipe in his mouth. Bubs' arm can be seen through the window, periodically throwing snow}'' |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{takes the pipe out}'' Oh, hi! I didn't see you come in. ''{sets the pipe on the piano}'' Sure is cold out there. Would you like a cup of hot jones? ''{produces a steamy mug of liquid topped with what seems to be whipped cream and red sprinkles and hands it to the viewer's point of view}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{takes the pipe out}'' Oh, hi! I didn't see you come in. ''{sets the pipe on the piano}'' Sure is cold out there. Would you like a cup of hot jones? ''{produces a steamy mug of liquid topped with what seems to be whipped cream and red sprinkles and hands it to the viewer's point of view}'' | ||
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'''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh! Ooh! | '''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' ''{offscreen}'' Oh! Ooh! | ||
- | '''MAN:''' ''{ | + | '''MAN:''' ''{off screen}'' Hot ''what''? |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's better. | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' That's better. | ||
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''{The camera swings around to the side, revealing Coach Z's arm holding the mug, which quickly moves out of the shot}'' | ''{The camera swings around to the side, revealing Coach Z's arm holding the mug, which quickly moves out of the shot}'' | ||
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{begins walking, and a wall calendar comes into view. It reads: December 24 "The D'weeve, yo!"}'' You know, nothing says "Decemberween" like death-defying entertainment. That's why, this | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{begins walking, and a wall calendar comes into view. It reads: December 24 "The D'weeve, yo!"}'' You know, nothing says "Decemberween" like death-defying entertainment. That's why, this Decemberween I'm going to attempt to sled down the Steep Deep. |
'''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' ''{collective gasps}'' | '''AUDIENCE MEMBERS:''' ''{collective gasps}'' | ||
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{ducks down, then pops up closer to the camera}'' I might could die. ''{the audience laughs}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{ducks down, then pops up closer to the camera}'' I might could die. ''{the audience laughs}'' | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{the doorbell rings}'' |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I wonder who that could be | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I wonder who that could be? |
- | ''{ | + | ''{the door swings open, making the set wobble, and revealing Bubs, who is carrying a cardboard box with a bow on it. The audience laughs and cheers as Bubs waves.}'' |
'''BUBS:''' Well, hey, Homestar! You didn't tell me you were having a holiday special over tonight! | '''BUBS:''' Well, hey, Homestar! You didn't tell me you were having a holiday special over tonight! | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{the audience laughs. Homestar and Bubs also fake laughter. Coach Z's arm can now be seen throwing snow outside the window.}'' |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Come on in, Bubs. Care to stick around for some soft focus and sparkle filters? | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Come on in, Bubs. Care to stick around for some soft focus and sparkle filters? | ||
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'''BUBS:''' And I pre-printed an epitaph on there, ''{camera shows the epitaph on the sled, which reads: "Here Lies Homestar Runner.com Death-Fying Entertainer <strike>and Father of Six</strike>"}'' so it can double as a gravestone in case you don't make it! ''{audience laughs}'' | '''BUBS:''' And I pre-printed an epitaph on there, ''{camera shows the epitaph on the sled, which reads: "Here Lies Homestar Runner.com Death-Fying Entertainer <strike>and Father of Six</strike>"}'' so it can double as a gravestone in case you don't make it! ''{audience laughs}'' | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{camera zooms in on Homestar, who groans long and loud}'' |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{mouth wiggles}'' Gulp! ''{audience laughs}'' |
- | ''' | + | ''{cut to the Brothers' Strong's Basement, where Strong Bad and The Cheat are on the couch in front of the TV}'' |
- | + | '''STRONG BAD:''' What a crock-pot full of smaller crock-pots! ''I'' should be the one sitting on a flimsy holiday-themed set on a soundstage promoting ''my'' upcoming daredevilry! ''{dejectedly}'' Stupid conditions of my parole! | |
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- | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''I'' should be the one sitting on a flimsy holiday-themed set on a | + | |
'''THE CHEAT:''' ''{leaps off the couch}'' ''{The Cheat noises}'' ''{begins to walk off}'' | '''THE CHEAT:''' ''{leaps off the couch}'' ''{The Cheat noises}'' ''{begins to walk off}'' | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{rubs his gloves together}'' This is very unsuspicious behavior for The Cheat. Which, of course, makes it ''very'' suspicious! As soon as I finish this cup of hot jones, ''{grabs the mug sitting next to him}'' I'm gonna find out what he's up to. ''{Strong Bad slurps noisily from the mug}'' Oh, ''{smacks lips}'' that's good jones. | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{rubs his gloves together}'' This is very unsuspicious behavior for The Cheat. Which, of course, makes it ''very'' suspicious! As soon as I finish this cup of hot jones, ''{grabs the mug sitting next to him}'' I'm gonna find out what he's up to. ''{Strong Bad slurps noisily from the mug}'' Oh, ''{smacks lips}'' that's good jones. | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{iris to a shot at the foot of the Steep Deep at night. Strong Bad sneaks in from the left and ducks behind a bush}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{peers out from behind the bush}'' What the crap? | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{peers out from behind the bush}'' What the crap? | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{over-the-shoulder shot from behind Strong Bad, revealing Homestar and The Cheat dumping snow on a mattress}'' |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' All right, The Cheat. ''{sets shovel down}'' Now, you're sure no one will see this buried here when I sled down? | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' All right, The Cheat. ''{sets shovel down}'' Now, you're sure no one will see this buried here when I sled down? | ||
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Thanks, man. I own you big time for this one. ''{begins shoveling again}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Thanks, man. I own you big time for this one. ''{begins shoveling again}'' | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{cut back to Strong Bad}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' So, The Cheat's helping Homestar the cheat, eh? I wonder what would happen without that mattress there... ''{scratches his chin}'' Hmm... | '''STRONG BAD:''' So, The Cheat's helping Homestar the cheat, eh? I wonder what would happen without that mattress there... ''{scratches his chin}'' Hmm... | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{scene fades out}'' |
- | ''{ | + | ''{record scratch. Scene immediately brightens}'' |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, wait. Homestar would probably die! I gotta go move it! | '''STRONG BAD:''' Oh, wait. Homestar would probably die! I gotta go move it! | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{scene fades out again}'' |
''{Another record scratch. Scene immediately brightens again}'' | ''{Another record scratch. Scene immediately brightens again}'' | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' I was really wondering for a second there. | '''STRONG BAD:''' I was really wondering for a second there. | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{scene cuts to the next day, where the crowd is gathered in front of the Steep Deep.}'' |
'''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover; over loudspeaker}'' Ladies and gentlemen, here he is! ''{cut to a long shot of the Steep Deep, where Homestar is perched precariously on top}'' The man that's about to do a thing! Homestar Runner! | '''THE ANNOUNCER:''' ''{voiceover; over loudspeaker}'' Ladies and gentlemen, here he is! ''{cut to a long shot of the Steep Deep, where Homestar is perched precariously on top}'' The man that's about to do a thing! Homestar Runner! | ||
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'm not very good at speeches...! ''{slight echo}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I'm not very good at speeches...! ''{slight echo}'' | ||
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'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{leans forward and sleds down the hill}'' WAAAAAH! ''{continues screaming throughout}'' | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{leans forward and sleds down the hill}'' WAAAAAH! ''{continues screaming throughout}'' | ||
- | ''{ | + | ''{silhouetted shot of Homestar sledding down the incline.}'' |
- | ''{ | + | ''{several rapidly changing shots of a blurry Homestar speeding down the hill, and of the shocked expressions of the crowd. The shots get closer and change more quickly until it cuts back to the silhouetted shot, where Homestar reaches the bottom of the hill, flips 90 degrees, and lands gently, with a small ding. Triumphant fanfare.}'' |
'''COACH Z:''' ''{waving arms wildly}'' He made it! | '''COACH Z:''' ''{waving arms wildly}'' He made it! | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' ''{also surprised}'' He made it?! | '''STRONG BAD:''' ''{also surprised}'' He made it?! | ||
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{looks around, then gets up}'' ''{angrily}'' The Cheat! What happened to my mattress filled with hammers, broken glass, and candy canes sucked down | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{looks around, then gets up}'' ''{angrily}'' The Cheat! What happened to my mattress filled with hammers, broken glass, and candy canes sucked down 'til they're all pointy? |
'''STRONG BAD:''' Wait, that mattress was full of danger? Why would you want to land on something like that? | '''STRONG BAD:''' Wait, that mattress was full of danger? Why would you want to land on something like that? | ||
- | '''MARZIPAN:''' ''{walking up}'' All right, Homestar! It's time to go to my parents' house for | + | '''MARZIPAN:''' ''{walking up}'' All right, Homestar! It's time to go to my parents' house for Decemberween brunch! |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{dully sarcastic}'' Oh, the joy and the glory. ''{angrily}'' Because I ''safely'' made it down the Steep Deep, ''{dully sarcastic again}'' I get to spend another Decemberween with Mrs. Marzipan and her latest husband. | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{dully sarcastic}'' Oh, the joy and the glory. ''{angrily}'' Because I ''safely'' made it down the Steep Deep, ''{dully sarcastic again}'' I get to spend another Decemberween with Mrs. Marzipan and her latest husband. | ||
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'''STRONG BAD:''' OW! ''{the audience laughs}'' | '''STRONG BAD:''' OW! ''{the audience laughs}'' | ||
- | ''{cut to Homestar and Marzipan (partly out of frame) seated in wooden chairs. Homestar is once again wearing his | + | ''{cut to Homestar and Marzipan (partly out of frame) seated in wooden chairs. Homestar is once again wearing his suit and tie, and still wearing the helmet.}'' |
- | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{faking laughter}'' Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho. ''{dully sarcastic}'' Brown sweater. ''{holds up the sweater}'' It's like you read my mind. ''{turns}'' And my compliments to the | + | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' ''{faking laughter}'' Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho. ''{dully sarcastic}'' Brown sweater. ''{holds up the sweater}'' It's like you read my mind. ''{turns}'' And my compliments to the Seth. The food was atrocious. |
''{cut back to the "The End." screen, which now also has a "back" button}'' | ''{cut back to the "The End." screen, which now also has a "back" button}'' | ||
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==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
===Explanations=== | ===Explanations=== | ||
- | *[[Wikipedia:Parole|Parole]] is a court-approved early release from prison on certain conditions specified by the court. Violation of these conditions | + | *[[Wikipedia:Parole|Parole]] is a court-approved early release from prison on certain conditions specified by the court. Violation of these conditions mean the person in question is returned to prison to complete their sentence. |
*An [[Wikipedia:Epitaph|epitaph]] is a message printed or engraved into a gravestone explaining the person's achievements. | *An [[Wikipedia:Epitaph|epitaph]] is a message printed or engraved into a gravestone explaining the person's achievements. | ||
- | * | + | *The soft focus and sparkle filters parodied in this short are a hallmark of the many holiday variety shows from the 1960s and 1970s, which Homestar's resembles. |
+ | *Homestar's blatantly self-aware holiday special, complete with his affected pipe and sweater, alludes to old-fashioned celebrity Christmas specials. | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
- | * | + | *You can hear one of the audience screaming "[[Onion Bubs]]" (a reference to the email [[original]]) when Bubs enters the TV show set. |
===Remarks=== | ===Remarks=== | ||
*After the sled run, Marzipan says they are going to a brunch, yet Homestar scheduled his sled run at 12:30, around lunchtime. | *After the sled run, Marzipan says they are going to a brunch, yet Homestar scheduled his sled run at 12:30, around lunchtime. | ||
+ | *Strong Bad's great-grandmother was last mentioned in [[looking old]]; however, she was said to be living in a nursing home and not in her own house, as vaguely suggested by Strong Bad. | ||
===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
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===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
*Homestar Runner's calendar in his televised special says "The D'weeve, yo!", which is a reference to the calendar in [[Homestar Presents: Presents]]. | *Homestar Runner's calendar in his televised special says "The D'weeve, yo!", which is a reference to the calendar in [[Homestar Presents: Presents]]. | ||
- | *At the brunch, Homestar receives a sweater with [[Lack of Visible Arms|sleeves]]. | + | **At the brunch, Homestar receives a sweater with [[Lack of Visible Arms|sleeves]]. |
- | *Homestar Runner and Strong Bad refer to drinking [[jones]]. | + | *Homestar Runner and Strong Bad refer to drinking [[jones]], a hot beverage topped with cream with red sprinkles on top. |
**The term "hot jones" is a play on "hot cup of joe", a term for [[coffee]]. | **The term "hot jones" is a play on "hot cup of joe", a term for [[coffee]]. | ||
- | *Strong Bad's | + | *Strong Bad's parole implies that he had been in [[jail]] before this cartoon. |
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*Homestar referring to himself as homestarrunner.com is an instance of [[breaking the fourth wall]]. | *Homestar referring to himself as homestarrunner.com is an instance of [[breaking the fourth wall]]. | ||
*Homestar and Strong Bad are shown holding [[Smoking|pipes]]. | *Homestar and Strong Bad are shown holding [[Smoking|pipes]]. | ||
*Homestar attempts to defy [[death]]. | *Homestar attempts to defy [[death]]. | ||
*Homestar's pronunciation of "gulp" is another example of [[spoken sound effects]]. | *Homestar's pronunciation of "gulp" is another example of [[spoken sound effects]]. | ||
- | * | + | *Incidentally, the way that Homestar Runner says "Gulp!" is reminiscent of [[Fightgar]] also saying "Gulp!" in [[Shopping for Danger]]. |
- | *This is yet another instance of [[Strong Bad smiling]]. | + | *This is yet another instance of Strong Bad [[Strong Bad Smiling|smiling]]. |
*Homestar calls Coach Z "[[My Dog|dog]]". | *Homestar calls Coach Z "[[My Dog|dog]]". | ||
+ | *Coach Z mentions [[ham]]. | ||
*Homestar Runner wears brown [[Homestar Runner's Pants|pants]] during his televised Decemberween special. | *Homestar Runner wears brown [[Homestar Runner's Pants|pants]] during his televised Decemberween special. | ||
*Homestar and Marzipan head over to her [[parents]]' house at the end. | *Homestar and Marzipan head over to her [[parents]]' house at the end. | ||
- | * | + | *These false "Inside References" are another example of '''People Who Don't Have A Clue What "Inside Reference" Means''' |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
- | + | *[[HR:xmas08.html|watch "A Death-Defying Decemberween"]] | |
+ | *[[HR:xmas08.swf|view the Flash file for "A Death-Defying Decemeberween"]] | ||
+ | *[[Forum:14958|forum thread re:A Death-Defying Decemberween]] | ||
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[[Category:Decemberween]] | [[Category:Decemberween]] |