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| - | {{about-nothe|generic announcers}} {{for|mustachioed character with the distinctive voice|The Announcer}}
| + | In the [[Homestar Runner universe]], '''generic announcers''' are often heard publicizing shows and advertisements, reading sentences out loud, and delivering speeches about specific topics. Compared to [[The Announcer]], their physical appearances are never seen. |
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| - | [[Image:Oldtimeyspeaker.PNG|thumb|"Listen up, short children!"]] | + | |
| - | Despite there being a resident [[The Announcer|announcer]], most narration and announcements are made by '''generic announcers''', several of which have made multiple appearances.
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| | ==Appearances== | | ==Appearances== |
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| - | ===[[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad Emails]]=== | + | ===Toons, Shorts, and Holiday Toons=== |
| - | *[[CGNU]] {{--}} An announcer says, "Actual applicants not accepted. Art test is only so we can make fun of you."
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| - | *[[cheat talk]] {{--}} An announcer translates [[The Cheat]]'s earlier sentences.
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| - | *[[fingers]] {{--}} In the opening, a [[Batman|Batman-type]] announcer narrates the persistency of emails asking [[Strong Bad]] how he [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|types with boxing gloves]].
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| - | *[[the process]] {{--}} A radio announcer advertises Discount Alligator, and another radio announcer tells when the store is open, gives directions on how to get there, and mentions having a bald spot.
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| - | *[[mile]] {{--}} A TV announcer says, "TV show featuring The Cheat in a Trans Am."
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| - | *[[the bet]] {{--}} In the manner of a disclaimer, an announcer unintelligibly mumbles, "BUTTER-DA IS NOH HUSH A BUSH PUSH LEOPOLD."
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| - | *[[lackey]] {{--}} An announcer introduces, "The Homestar Runner and [[Doreauxgard]] Show," which is "brought to you by Hollerin' Jimmy Hobby Kits".
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| - | *[[pizzaz]] {{--}} An announcer identical to the one for [[Cheat Commandos]] provides an introduction and ending for [[Strong Bad-Type Interview Progrum]].
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| - | *[[Family Resemblence]] {{--}} A comical-voiced announcer, sounding identical to the fourth voiceover in [[Greeting Cards]], advertises the game [[Jurvy-Skat]] by [[Boardelectrix]].
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| - | *[[animal]] {{--}} In an Easter egg, an announcer says, "Second-place contestants receive [[Made-Up Strong Bad Animals#Deep Sea Fanglyfish|deep sea fanglyfish]]. Promotional considerations by [[Sterrance]]. Strong Bad's wardrobe furnished by [[Styles Upon Styles]]."
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| - | *[[radio]] {{--}} An announcer reads the text, "Strong Bad's test sentence is 'The fish was delish and it made quite a dish.'"
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| - | *[[secret recipes]] {{--}} An announcer similar to the one in [[radio]] says that "Strong Bad may or may not have an actual Great Uncle Pawdabber," mentions that "[[Homestar Runner]] definitely does not have a Stupid Uncle Egg," and doesn't even know what a poopaw is.
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| - | *[[bottom 10]] {{--}} An announcer, cutting off [[Nibbles]]'s line, advertises [[Fluffy Puff Bite-Size Nibblers]].
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| - | *[[geddup noise]] {{--}} A game show announcer refers to Homestar as [[Kevin]] and says that "[[The Geddup Noise|the geddup noise]] will receive a year's supply of [their] home game." Another announcer, advertising [[Hamburger Shampoo]], says the product is "Geddup Noise Approved."
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| - | *[[space program]] {{--}} An announcer provides a voiceover about [[Strong Badian Administration of Some Aluminum Foil|SBASAF]] on a slideshow.
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| - | *[[candy product]] {{--}} An announcer says that when purchasing a [[SBLOUNSKCHED! Bar]], the buyer can "get one free root canal or cavity search."
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| - | *[[alternate universe]] {{--}} The announcer from [[fingers]] reads, "In a bulding..." in the same fashion as in [[Sketchbook (DVD)]].
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| - | *[[senior prom]] {{--}} An announcer is heard saying that "[[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad's Very Popular Cartoon Show]]" will be showing instead of [[KOT's VOQPCS!|the King of Town]]'s. Another announcer is heard reading the text, "Accepting the award for [[Pom Pom]] is Homestar Runner because Pom Pom's at a much cooler private school prom."
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| - | *[[theme song]] {{--}} The CGNU online e-niversity announcer, an announcer voiced by [[Jackie Chapman]], the announcer from [[Senor Mortgage]] and [[Senorial Day]], an announcer for the "Three is 4 Tonite" and "Cheat Commandos" half-screen commercials, and an announcer for [[Powered by The Cheat]], are all heard in turn.
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| - | *[[Accent]] {{--}} Before the final scene, the announcer from [[fingers]] says, "Next week on Strong Bad Email..."
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| - | *[[cliffhangers]] {{--}} When he is just about to tell the viewers to tune in next time, an announcer is told by Strong Bad to "just get to resolving," to which he replies, "okay."
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| - | *[[4 branches]] {{--}} After the [[Polymascotfoamalate]] tune, an announcer says, "Polymascotfoamalate! Helping America ingenuitize the future across the globe!"
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| - | *[[strong badathlon]] {{--}} During the Remote Put, a TV announcer reads the text, "Cute little girl from sit-com sings patriotic song."
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| - | *[[the movies]] {{--}} An announcer for the film trivia slide says, "If you answered "B", you're ready for film school." There's also an announcer saying, "Be considerate of others. Please turn off your bazookas before the [[Progrum|progrum]]."
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| - | *[[underlings]] {{--}} The first announcer does a voiceover for Stink's Reach, the second announcer says, in a nasally voice, "Tuesdays at 8:30," and a third announcer, who sounds slightly similar to [[Crackotage]], says, "We now return to Dartmouth!"
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| - | *[[original]] {{--}} An announcer rephrases Bubs's line in third person, followed by a queasy "uhhhhhh."
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| - | *[[web comics]] {{--}} A TV announcer for "Saturday Mornideo Games" is heard saying, "[[Secret Collect]] will be right back. And stay tuned for The Animated Adventures of [[Thy Dungeonman]]!"
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| - | *[[business trip]] {{--}} An announcer, with a voice parodying the one used for [[wikipedia:Miller Brewing Company|Miller High Life]] commercials, advertises [[Cold Ones#Expen$e Account Ones|Expen$e Account Ones]].
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| - | *[[diorama]] {{--}} An announcer, similar to the one from the [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]] Easter egg, is heard during an advertisement for the "All new 2008 Air Cardgage," which costs "249.99.99.99" and is located at [[Styles Upon Styles]].
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| - | *[[nightlife]] {{--}} An announcer advertises the Spicy Crispy Chicken Melt from [[Blubb-O's]].
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| - | *[[buried]] {{--}} An announcer says, "And our stupid contestants will receive the [[Taranchula]] brand black Metal Detec-tor! From [[Videlectrix]] Kidx..sx!" And the announcer from the [[business trip]] Easter egg advertises Cold Ones Dry, "the official beverage of Taranchula," and calls Schenkel McDoo "Sven."
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| - | *[[independent]] {{--}} Two different announcers read the taglines for ''[[city (comma) state]]'' and ''Cyber.Coma.Static''.
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| - | *[[sbemail 206]] {{--}} An announcer does the voiceover for the Dangeresque 4 preview. Another announcer advertises some fake "nerd culture products".
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| - | ===Shorts===
| + | *[[A Decemberween Pageant]] — An announcer says A Decemberween Pageant was brought to you by [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]], Marshmallow Mayonaise, and [[Litigation Jackson]]. |
| - | *[[Strong Bad Sings]] {{--}} [[Mike Chapman]] provides the voice of the second announcer at the end of the short. | + | *[[Mr. Shmallow (toon)|Mr. Shmallow]] — In sotto voce, an unseen announcer reads the text, "Fluffy Puff Air-Puffed Sugar Delights. Hand-puffed at the factory in Neuconsin." |
| - | *[[Mr. Shmallow (toon)|Mr. Shmallow]] {{--}} In sotto voce, an announcer reads the text, "Fluffy Puff Air-Puffed Sugar Delights. Hand-puffed at the factory in Neuconsin." | + | *[[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]] — A raspy-voiced announcer advertises the [[Cheat Commandos]] figurines, playsets, and the TV show. |
| - | *[[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]] {{--}} A raspy-voiced announcer advertises the [[Cheat Commandos]] figurines, playsets, and the TV show. | + | *[[Senor Mortgage]] — An announcer's voice appears during the beginning and a shot of the text, "BAD CREDIT?" |
| - | *[[Senor Mortgage]] {{--}} An announcer's voice appears during the beginning and a shot of the text, "BAD CREDIT?" | + | *[[Bug in Mouth Disease]] — A TV announcer says to "find out whom shot Caleb" in the TV show [[Caleb Rentpayer]]. |
| - | *[[Commandos in the Classroom]] {{--}} The Cheat Commandos announcer is heard reading the headlines for lessons four and five. | + | *[[Senorial Day]] — An announcer introduces the "Senorial Day Tent Event Supra Sale" and lists the years 2005, 2004, and 1999. |
| - | *[[Blubb-O's Commercial]] {{--}} Throughout the short, an announcer gives details about the [[Blubb-O's]] restaurant. | + | *[[Commandos in the Classroom]] — The Cheat Commandos announcer is heard reading the headlines for lessons four and five. |
| - | *[[SBCG4AP Advertisement]] {{--}} In the beginning, an announcer reads words on screen and pronounces "advertisement" as "ad-VER-tis-ment." He also says, "Game will not literally leave your Wii console a smoldering crater." | + | *[[Fall Float Parade]] — An unseen announcer says, "We now return to the firty-tirst annual fall float parade." |
| - | *[[Coach Z's 110%]] {{--}} An announcer takes part in advertising Coach Z's 110% Hustle for Sports Instructional Video. | + | *[[Blue Laserdisc Challenge]] — The Cheat Commandos announcer explains the rules on how to play the game. |
| - | *[[Squintmojis]] {{--}} An announcer takes over for Strong Bad at the end of the video, and trails off wondering if someone has already used his slogan. | + | *[[Date Nite]] — A radio announcer is heard announcing an event called, "Public Rage-o." |
| | + | *[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]] — In an Easter egg, an announcer is heard advertising [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Peacey P|Peacey P]]'s album. |
| | + | *[[Toikey TV]] — A TV announcer is heard during the Thanksgiving Football Bowl. |
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| - | ===Big Toons=== | + | ===[[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad Emails]]=== |
| - | *[[Where's The Cheat?]] {{--}} An announcer, also voiced by Mike Chapman, advertises the [[Homestar Jr.]] at the end of the toon. | + | {{sectionstub}} |
| - | *[[Shopping For Danger]] {{--}} A narrator says "We now return to [[Cheat Commandos]]." | + | *[[CGNU]] — An announcer says, "Actual applicants not accepted. Art test is only so we can make fun of you." |
| - | *[[Bug in Mouth Disease]] {{--}} A TV announcer says to "find out whom shot Caleb" in the TV show [[Caleb Rentpayer]]. | + | *[[cheat talk]] — An announcer translates [[The Cheat]]'s earlier sentences. |
| - | *[[Date Nite]] {{--}} A radio announcer is heard announcing an event called, "Public Rage-o." | + | *[[fingers]] — In the opening, a [[Batman|Batman-type]] announcer narrates the persistency of emails asking [[Strong Bad]] how he [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|types with boxing gloves]]. |
| - | | + | *[[the process]] — A radio announcer advertises Discount Alligator, and another radio announcer tells when the store is open, gives directions on how to get there, and mentions having a bald spot. |
| - | ===Holiday Toons===
| + | *[[mile]] — A TV announcer says, "TV show featuring The Cheat in a Trans Am." |
| - | *[[A Decemberween Pageant]] {{--}} An announcer says A Decemberween Pageant was brought to you by [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]], Marshmallow Mayonnaise, and [[Litigation Jackson]]. | + | *[[the bet]] — In the manner of a disclaimer, an announcer unintelligibly mumbles, "BUTTER-DA IS NOH HUSH A BUSH PUSH LEOPOLD." |
| - | *[[Senorial Day]] {{--}} An announcer introduces the "Senorial Day Tent Event Supra Sale" and lists the years 2005, 2004, and 1999. | + | *[[lackey]] — An announcer introduces, "The Homestar Runner and [[Doreauxgard]] Show," which is "brought to you by Hollerin' Jimmy Hobby Kits". |
| - | *[[Fall Float Parade]] {{--}} An announcer says, "We now return to the firty-tirst annual fall float parade." | + | *[[pizzaz]] — An announcer identical to the one for [[Cheat Commandos]] provides an introduction and ending for [[Strong Bad-Type Interview Progrum]]. |
| - | *[[Toikey TV]] {{--}} A TV announcer is heard during the Thanksgiving Football Bowl. | + | *[[Family Resemblence]] — A comical-voiced announcer, sounding identical to the fourth voiceover in [[Greeting Cards]], advertises the game [[Jurvy-Skat]]. |
| - | *[[Sloshybowl]] {{--}} An announcer in the [[Super Bowl]] halftime show is heard introducing [[sloshy]], which plays their song, "American Football Championship Game." | + | *[[animal]] — In an Easter egg, an announcer says, "Second-place constestants receive [[Made-Up Strong Bad Animals#Deep Sea Fanglyfish|deep sea fanglyfish]]. Promotional considerations by [[Sterrance]]. Strong Bad's wardrobe furnished by [[Styles Upon Styles]]." |
| - | *[[Sickly Sam's Big Outing]] {{--}} An announcer introduces the cartoon in the beginning. | + | *[[radio]] — An announcer reads the text, "Strong Bad's test sentence is 'The fish was delish and it made quite a dish.'" |
| - | *[[Costume Commercial]] {{--}} The first announcer, who speaks quietly and monotonously in the beginning and the end, and the second announcer, who is heard speaking enthusiastically during most of the short, advertise Halloween Costumes and Products. | + | *[[secret recipes]] — An announcer similar to the one in [[radio]] says that "Strong Bad may or may not have an actual Great Uncle Pawdabber," mentions that "[[Homestar Runner]] definitely does not have a Stupid Uncle Egg," and doesn't even know what a poopaw is. |
| - | **The first, more sedate announcer is heard again in [[Fan 'Stumes 2019]], advertising a hypothetical Strong Bad Blacklight Paint Kit. | + | *[[bottom 10]] — An announcer, cutting off [[Nibbles]]'s line, advertises [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows#Fluffy Puff Bite-Sized Nibblers|Fluffy Puff Bite-Sized Nibblers]]. |
| - | *[[A Death Defying Decemberween]] {{--}} After the first scene, an announcer says, "We now return to Homestar Runner's Death-Defying Decemberween Special." | + | *[[geddup noise]] — A game show announcer refers to Homestar as [[Kevin]] and says that "[[The Geddup Noise|the geddup noise]] will receive a year's supply of [their] home game." Another announcer, advertising [[Hamburger Shampoo]], says the product is "Geddup Noise Approved." |
| - | *[[A Decemberween Mackerel]] {{--}} In an Easter egg, an announcer advertises Hot Pooey. | + | *[[space program]] — An announcer provides a voiceover about [[Strong Badian Administration of Some Aluminum Foil|SBASAF]] on a slideshow. |
| - | *[[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]] {{--}} A voice is heard announcing the location and opening times of [[St. Cadaverstump's Morgue-tuary|Strong Bad's haunted house]]. At the end, an announcer reads a spooky poem about Largest Bean. In an Easter egg, the same announcer as in A Decemberween Mackerel advertises the Strong Mad Oyster Smoothie Breath Caked Armpit Latte. | + | *[[Accent]] — Before the final scene, the announcer from [[fingers]] says, "Next week on Strong Bad Email..." |
| - | *{{Decemberweenvent Calendar|19}} {{--}} Two generic announcers advertise [[Kerrek Brau]].
| + | *[[candy product]] — An announcer says that when purchasing a [[SBLOUNSKCHED! Bar]], the buyer can "get one free root canal or cavity search." |
| - | | + | *[[alternate universe]] — The announcer from [[fingers]] reads, "In a bulding..." in the same fashion as in [[Sketchbook (DVD)]]. |
| - | ===Other===
| + | *[[senior prom]] — An announcer is heard saying that "[[Strong Bad Email|Strong Bad's Very Popular Cartoon Show]]" will be showing instead of [[KOT's VOQPCS!|the King of Town]]'s. Another announcer is heard reading the text, "Accepting the award for [[Pom Pom]] is Homestar Runner because Pom Pom's at a much cooler private school prom." |
| - | *[[Blue Laserdisc Challenge]] {{--}} The Cheat Commandos announcer explains the rules on how to play the game. | + | *[[theme song]] — The CGNU online e-niversity announcer, an announcer voiced by [[Missy Palmer]], an announcer from [[Senor Mortgage]] and [[Senorial Day]], an announcer for the "Three is 4 Tonite" and "Cheat Commandos" half-screen commercials, and an announcer for [[Powered by The Cheat]], are all heard in turn. |
| - | *[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 13]] {{--}} In an Easter egg, an announcer is heard advertising [[Peacey P]]'s album.
| + | *[[cliffhangers]] — When he is just about to tell the viewers to tune in next time, an announcer is told by Strong Bad to "just get to resolving," to which he replies, "okay." |
| - | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} A TV announcer, whose voice is the same as the Cold Ones and Blubb-O's spokesperson's and as Marzipan's [[Questionable Services|questionable]] surgeon in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2]], provides news about Homestar's public indecency. | + | *[[4 branches]] — After the [[Polymascotfoamalate]] tune, an announcer says, "Polymascotfoamalate! Helping America ingenuitize the future across the globe!" |
| - | *[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} An announcer makes a statement when Strong Badia takes over each of the following [[Countries in Strong Badia the Free|nations]]: The Cheat and Tirerea, Bleak House, Pompomerania, [[Homsar Reservation]], and Country.
| + | *[[strong badathlon]] — During the Remote Put, a TV announcer reads the text, "Cute little girl from sit-com sings patriotic song." |
| - | *[[Hremail 62]] {{--}} At the end, an announcer says, "Homestar Dinoland opening July 2012. Actual attraction may just be a nightstand." Homestar then urges the announcer to correct himself by pronouncing "drawer" with Homestar's usual rhotacism. | + | *[[the movies]] — An announcer for the film trivia slide says, "If you answered "B", you're ready for film school." There's also an announcer saying, "Be considerate of others. Please turn off your bazookas before the [[Progrum|progrum]]." |
| - | *[[Sbemailiarized!]] {{--}} An announcer says, "[[Sbemailiarized Entertainment]]: Coming soon to the rest of 2009!" | + | *[[underlings]] — The first announcer does a voiceover for Stink's Reach, the second announcer says, in a nasally voice, "Tuesdays at 8:30," and a third announcer, who sounds slightly similar to [[Crackotage]], says, "We now return to Dartmouth!" |
| - | *[[Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits DVD]] {{--}} During the introduction, an announcer advertises Sbemails' 50 Greatest Hits, and in the bonus menu, he includes additional items that go with the product. | + | *[[original]] — |
| - | *[[Stack 'Em to the Heavens!]] {{--}} An announcer whom Marshie calls Wendell begins to voice a commercial for the game Stack 'Em to the Heavens! before Marshie cuts him off and narrates the advertisement himself. | + | *[[web comics]] — |
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| | ==See Also== | | ==See Also== |
| | *[[Unseen Characters]] | | *[[Unseen Characters]] |
| - | *[[Mock Disclaimers]]
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| | [[Category:Characters]] | | [[Category:Characters]] |
| | [[Category:Lists]] | | [[Category:Lists]] |
