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[[Image:meet marshie screenshot.png|thumb|right|220px|"Capital 'M', and then 'arshie!'"]] | [[Image:meet marshie screenshot.png|thumb|right|220px|"Capital 'M', and then 'arshie!'"]] | ||
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A [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] commercial. | A [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] commercial. | ||
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== Transcript == | == Transcript == | ||
- | ''{A swirling background is on screen. Marshie | + | ''{A yellow swirling background is on screen. Marshie flies into the screen from the top and faces the audience.}'' |
'''MARSHIE:''' 'Sup, fools? I'm Marshie. Capital "M" and then "arshie"! I'm going this way! | '''MARSHIE:''' 'Sup, fools? I'm Marshie. Capital "M" and then "arshie"! I'm going this way! | ||
- | ''{As he says this, the "M" and "arshie" appear under him. | + | ''{As he says this, the "M" and "arshie" appear under him. As he leaves, text saying "went that way!!!!!!!!!" appears next to his name. The screen cuts to a chalkboard.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' Why eat some other stuff, | + | '''MARSHIE:''' Why eat some other stuff,{{--}} |
- | ''{Different types of food appear on the chalkboard: a | + | ''{Different types of food appear on the chalkboard: a ham, a pineapple, a cupcake, a piece of cherry pie, a hot dog, and a martini.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' {{--}}when you can eat{{--}} |
''{Fluffy Puff Marshmallows replace the food items.}'' | ''{Fluffy Puff Marshmallows replace the food items.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' FLUFFY PUFF MARSHMALLOWS? ''{Logo appears.'' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' FLUFFY PUFF MARSHMALLOWS? ''{Logo appears.}'' |
''{Screen cuts to plate of marshmallows.}'' | ''{Screen cuts to plate of marshmallows.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' Breakfast, | + | '''MARSHIE:''' Breakfast,{{--}} |
- | ''{The marshmallows get covered in syrup topped with a pat of butter. A glass of juice appears next to the plate}'' | + | ''{The marshmallows get covered in syrup topped with a pat of butter. A glass of juice appears next to the plate.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' {{--}}lunch,{{--}} |
- | ''{ | + | ''{The syrup vanishes and a salt shaker (labeled "7") and pepper shaker (labeled "3") are next to the marshmallows, which now have 3 tomato slices on them.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' {{--}}munch,{{--}} |
- | ''{Batteries appear around the plate, while the marshmallows have nails stuck in them}'' | + | ''{Batteries appear around the plate, while the marshmallows have nails stuck in them.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' {{--}}and pinner! |
- | ''{ | + | ''{The marshmallows now have a hat and eyepatch on them, and a cigar is next to them. Screen cuts to a pocket.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' Stuff some in your pockets for | + | '''MARSHIE:''' Stuff some in your pockets for{{--}} |
''{The chalk marshmallows go into the pocket. Marshie's voice turns creepy as the following words appear on the screen}'' | ''{The chalk marshmallows go into the pocket. Marshie's voice turns creepy as the following words appear on the screen}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' | + | '''MARSHIE:''' {{--}}''secret eating!!!'' |
- | ''{Cut to pillow.}'' | + | ''{Cut to a pillow.}'' |
'''MARSHIE:''' Hide some 'neath your pillow for sleepy times! | '''MARSHIE:''' Hide some 'neath your pillow for sleepy times! | ||
- | ''{The marshmallows appear underneath the pillow.}'' | + | ''{The marshmallows appear underneath the pillow. Cut to a close-up of Marshie's face.}'' |
'''MARSHIE:''' Dont'cha like me? | '''MARSHIE:''' Dont'cha like me? | ||
- | ''{Scene cuts to | + | ''{Scene cuts to the Sad Kids.}'' |
'''MARSHIE:''' Kids ask for it by name! | '''MARSHIE:''' Kids ask for it by name! | ||
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'''THE SAD GIRL:''' Huh? | '''THE SAD GIRL:''' Huh? | ||
- | ''{Penny whistle sounds and Fluffy Puff Marshmallow logo falls down and crushes Sad Kids.}'' | + | ''{Penny whistle sounds and Fluffy Puff Marshmallow logo falls down and crushes the Sad Kids.}'' |
- | '''MARSHIE:''' 'Sright kids! Go eat'ya some Fluffy Puff Marshmallows! Now try new Fluffy Puff All-Marshmallow Mayonnaise. ''{Marshie's voice changes to an incredibly weird voice.}'' Made from the best stuff. | + | '''MARSHIE:''' 'Sright, kids! Go eat'ya some Fluffy Puff Marshmallows! Now try new Fluffy Puff All-Marshmallow Mayonnaise. ''{Marshie's voice changes to an incredibly weird voice.}'' Made from the best stuff. |
''{Screen cuts to Homestar Runner watching the commercial on TV.}'' | ''{Screen cuts to Homestar Runner watching the commercial on TV.}'' | ||
- | '''MARSHIE:''' I'm | + | '''MARSHIE:''' I'm fluffety. I'm puffety. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. |
- | '''BACKGROUND SINGERS:''' ''{slightly out of time with Marshie}'' They're | + | '''BACKGROUND SINGERS:''' ''{slightly out of time with Marshie}'' They're fluffety. They're puffety. One, two, three, four, five. |
'''HOMESTAR RUNNER''': I hate that freakin' marshmallow. | '''HOMESTAR RUNNER''': I hate that freakin' marshmallow. | ||
== Easter Eggs == | == Easter Eggs == | ||
- | * | + | *At the end, press "r" on the keyboard to hear more from Homestar Runner. |
:'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I hate that freakin' robot. | :'''HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' I hate that freakin' robot. | ||
- | * | + | *Following the previous Easter egg, press "f" on the keyboard to see a disclaimer. |
:''{Cut to the yellow screen from earlier, with the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows logo, a bag of marshmallows, and a jar of mayo.}'' | :''{Cut to the yellow screen from earlier, with the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows logo, a bag of marshmallows, and a jar of mayo.}'' | ||
:'''VOICEOVER:''' Fluffy Puff Marshmallows and Marshmallow Mayonnaise. Each sold separately. Comes with everything you see here. Batteries not included. Kids, don't eat nails. ''{pause}'' Is that it? Am I done? Can I go? Anybod—Anybody want to get something to eat? | :'''VOICEOVER:''' Fluffy Puff Marshmallows and Marshmallow Mayonnaise. Each sold separately. Comes with everything you see here. Batteries not included. Kids, don't eat nails. ''{pause}'' Is that it? Am I done? Can I go? Anybod—Anybody want to get something to eat? | ||
- | * | + | *Note: These Easter eggs only work in lowercase. They will not work if Caps Lock is on or if the Shift key is held. |
== Fun Facts == | == Fun Facts == | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
- | *[[ | + | *[[OldHR:fluffypuff.mp3|This clip]] is the background music played when Marshie is talking at the end. Marshie's voice is added over this track. |
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*If you view the Flash file, there is a clickable area at the top-right corner outside the frame at the end, but does nothing. | *If you view the Flash file, there is a clickable area at the top-right corner outside the frame at the end, but does nothing. | ||
+ | *Clicking "back" at the end leads to the page "[[OldHR:tvguide.html|tvguide.html]]". Originally, this was an alternate page nearly identical to the standard [[TV Time Toons Menu]], but as of the [[post-Flash site update]], it gives a [[Neon 404'd]] error. | ||
+ | *The [[YouTube]] description for this toon is "Meet Marshie and his Fluffy Puff Marshmallows." | ||
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+ | ===Remarks=== | ||
+ | *A possible reason that Homestar dislikes Marshie is that he seems to have replaced Homestar as Fluffy Puff's spokesman, a position he seemed to hold in [[Fluffy Puff Commercial]]. | ||
===Goofs=== | ===Goofs=== | ||
- | * When | + | *When the Sad Kids turn around to face Marshie, their shadows (very faint) don't change direction. |
===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
- | * | + | *A [[ham]], a [[hot dog]], and a [[Alcohol|martini]] are among the "other stuff" Marshie advises eating Fluffy Puff marshmallows over. |
*The plates of marshmallows with various toppings are examples of [[concoctions]]. | *The plates of marshmallows with various toppings are examples of [[concoctions]]. | ||
- | + | *"Pinner" is wearing a [[bowler hat]] and an [[eyepatch]], and has a [[Smoking|cigar]]. | |
- | *"Pinner" is wearing a [[bowler hat]] and an [[ | + | *The donkey sound played during 'pinner' is the same from [[Audition with Marzipan]]. |
- | * | + | *The song that the background singers sing near the end is the same song that they sang at the end of the [[Fluffy Puff Commercial]]. |
===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
- | * | + | *{{w|Galoob}}, mentioned in the page title, was a toy company that made {{w|Micro Machines}}, the {{w|Game Genie}}, and [[Star Wars]] and [[Star Trek]] action figures. It has since been bought by {{w|Hasbro}}. The phrase "New from Galoob!" was the last line of the commercials for these toys. |
- | *"Kids ask for it by name" is possibly a reference to | + | *The [[batteries]] shown at "munch" are {{w|Duracell}}. |
- | + | *"Kids ask for it by name" is possibly a reference to {{w|Meow Mix}} cat food, which uses the slogan "So good, cats ask for it by name!" | |
- | + | *[[Fluffy Puff Mayo|Fluffy Puff "All Marshmallow Mayonnaise"]] might be referring to {{w|Marshmallow creme|Marshmallow Fluff}}, a thick, white, marshmallow-flavored spread. | |
- | *[[Fluffy Puff Mayo|Fluffy Puff "All Marshmallow Mayonnaise"]] might be referring to | + | *"Made from the best stuff" is a reference to {{w|Snapple}}'s slogan, "Made from the best stuff on earth." |
===Fast Forward=== | ===Fast Forward=== | ||
- | *The "7" labeled salt shaker makes an appearance in [[record book]]. | + | [[File:marshalade.PNG|thumb|Try the Puffety Technique!]] |
+ | *The "7"-labeled salt shaker makes an appearance in [[record book]]. | ||
*In an Easter egg in [[island]], "pinner" is one of the 4 foods [[Strong Bad]] can change into. | *In an Easter egg in [[island]], "pinner" is one of the 4 foods [[Strong Bad]] can change into. | ||
*[[1-Up]] says "I'm going this way!" in [[Stinkoman 20X6]]. | *[[1-Up]] says "I'm going this way!" in [[Stinkoman 20X6]]. | ||
- | *On [[Main | + | *On [[Main Page 26]], Marshie's [[Xeriouxly Forxe Character Variations|Xeriouxly Forxe counterpart]] "Marxie" appears to be a cyborg, calling back to Homestar's "I hate that freakin' robot" line. |
+ | *The sheet music to the music in this toon appeared on {{Decemberweenvent Calendar|day|9}}. | ||
== DVD Version == | == DVD Version == | ||
- | *The Easter | + | *The Easter eggs where Homestar calls Marshie a "freakin' robot" and the one involving the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows disclaimer are accessed like normal Easter eggs. |
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
- | {{ | + | {{nextlinks|toons/meet-marshie|youtube=b532gvpHd3k|old=marshie}} |
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+ | {{Decemberweenvent Calendar Nav}} | ||
- | [[Category:Shorts]][[Category: | + | [[Category:Shorts]] |
+ | [[Category:Advertisements]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fluffy Puff]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 1]] |
Current revision as of 20:17, 13 February 2024
Toon Category: Shorts |
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- "marshie" redirects here. For the character, see Marshie.
A Fluffy Puff Marshmallows commercial.
Cast (in order of appearance): Marshie, The Sad Kids, Homestar Runner
Places: Homestar Runner's House
Date: Monday, August 26, 2002
Running Time: 0:50
Page Title: New from Galoob!
DVD: Everything Else, Volume 1
Contents |
[edit] Transcript
{A yellow swirling background is on screen. Marshie flies into the screen from the top and faces the audience.}
MARSHIE: 'Sup, fools? I'm Marshie. Capital "M" and then "arshie"! I'm going this way!
{As he says this, the "M" and "arshie" appear under him. As he leaves, text saying "went that way!!!!!!!!!" appears next to his name. The screen cuts to a chalkboard.}
MARSHIE: Why eat some other stuff,—
{Different types of food appear on the chalkboard: a ham, a pineapple, a cupcake, a piece of cherry pie, a hot dog, and a martini.}
MARSHIE: —when you can eat—
{Fluffy Puff Marshmallows replace the food items.}
MARSHIE: FLUFFY PUFF MARSHMALLOWS? {Logo appears.}
{Screen cuts to plate of marshmallows.}
MARSHIE: Breakfast,—
{The marshmallows get covered in syrup topped with a pat of butter. A glass of juice appears next to the plate.}
MARSHIE: —lunch,—
{The syrup vanishes and a salt shaker (labeled "7") and pepper shaker (labeled "3") are next to the marshmallows, which now have 3 tomato slices on them.}
MARSHIE: —munch,—
{Batteries appear around the plate, while the marshmallows have nails stuck in them.}
MARSHIE: —and pinner!
{The marshmallows now have a hat and eyepatch on them, and a cigar is next to them. Screen cuts to a pocket.}
MARSHIE: Stuff some in your pockets for—
{The chalk marshmallows go into the pocket. Marshie's voice turns creepy as the following words appear on the screen}
MARSHIE: —secret eating!!!
{Cut to a pillow.}
MARSHIE: Hide some 'neath your pillow for sleepy times!
{The marshmallows appear underneath the pillow. Cut to a close-up of Marshie's face.}
MARSHIE: Dont'cha like me?
{Scene cuts to the Sad Kids.}
MARSHIE: Kids ask for it by name!
THE SAD BOY: What?
THE SAD GIRL: Huh?
{Penny whistle sounds and Fluffy Puff Marshmallow logo falls down and crushes the Sad Kids.}
MARSHIE: 'Sright, kids! Go eat'ya some Fluffy Puff Marshmallows! Now try new Fluffy Puff All-Marshmallow Mayonnaise. {Marshie's voice changes to an incredibly weird voice.} Made from the best stuff.
{Screen cuts to Homestar Runner watching the commercial on TV.}
MARSHIE: I'm fluffety. I'm puffety. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
BACKGROUND SINGERS: {slightly out of time with Marshie} They're fluffety. They're puffety. One, two, three, four, five.
HOMESTAR RUNNER: I hate that freakin' marshmallow.
[edit] Easter Eggs
- At the end, press "r" on the keyboard to hear more from Homestar Runner.
- HOMESTAR RUNNER: I hate that freakin' robot.
- Following the previous Easter egg, press "f" on the keyboard to see a disclaimer.
- {Cut to the yellow screen from earlier, with the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows logo, a bag of marshmallows, and a jar of mayo.}
- VOICEOVER: Fluffy Puff Marshmallows and Marshmallow Mayonnaise. Each sold separately. Comes with everything you see here. Batteries not included. Kids, don't eat nails. {pause} Is that it? Am I done? Can I go? Anybod—Anybody want to get something to eat?
- Note: These Easter eggs only work in lowercase. They will not work if Caps Lock is on or if the Shift key is held.
[edit] Fun Facts
[edit] Trivia
- This clip is the background music played when Marshie is talking at the end. Marshie's voice is added over this track.
- If you view the Flash file, there is a clickable area at the top-right corner outside the frame at the end, but does nothing.
- Clicking "back" at the end leads to the page "tvguide.html". Originally, this was an alternate page nearly identical to the standard TV Time Toons Menu, but as of the post-Flash site update, it gives a Neon 404'd error.
- The YouTube description for this toon is "Meet Marshie and his Fluffy Puff Marshmallows."
[edit] Remarks
- A possible reason that Homestar dislikes Marshie is that he seems to have replaced Homestar as Fluffy Puff's spokesman, a position he seemed to hold in Fluffy Puff Commercial.
[edit] Goofs
- When the Sad Kids turn around to face Marshie, their shadows (very faint) don't change direction.
[edit] Inside References
- A ham, a hot dog, and a martini are among the "other stuff" Marshie advises eating Fluffy Puff marshmallows over.
- The plates of marshmallows with various toppings are examples of concoctions.
- "Pinner" is wearing a bowler hat and an eyepatch, and has a cigar.
- The donkey sound played during 'pinner' is the same from Audition with Marzipan.
- The song that the background singers sing near the end is the same song that they sang at the end of the Fluffy Puff Commercial.
[edit] Real-World References
- Galoob, mentioned in the page title, was a toy company that made Micro Machines, the Game Genie, and Star Wars and Star Trek action figures. It has since been bought by Hasbro. The phrase "New from Galoob!" was the last line of the commercials for these toys.
- The batteries shown at "munch" are Duracell.
- "Kids ask for it by name" is possibly a reference to Meow Mix cat food, which uses the slogan "So good, cats ask for it by name!"
- Fluffy Puff "All Marshmallow Mayonnaise" might be referring to Marshmallow Fluff, a thick, white, marshmallow-flavored spread.
- "Made from the best stuff" is a reference to Snapple's slogan, "Made from the best stuff on earth."
[edit] Fast Forward
- The "7"-labeled salt shaker makes an appearance in record book.
- In an Easter egg in island, "pinner" is one of the 4 foods Strong Bad can change into.
- 1-Up says "I'm going this way!" in Stinkoman 20X6.
- On Main Page 26, Marshie's Xeriouxly Forxe counterpart "Marxie" appears to be a cyborg, calling back to Homestar's "I hate that freakin' robot" line.
- The sheet music to the music in this toon appeared on day 9 of the Decemberweenvent Calendar.
[edit] DVD Version
- The Easter eggs where Homestar calls Marshie a "freakin' robot" and the one involving the Fluffy Puff Marshmallows disclaimer are accessed like normal Easter eggs.
[edit] External Links
- watch "Meet Marshie"
- watch "Meet Marshie" on YouTube
- watch "Meet Marshie" on the old Flash site
- view the Flash file for "Meet Marshie"
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