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==The BBS Documentary==
==The BBS Documentary==
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In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddbe9OuJLU Part 1 - Baud] one of the people interviewed reference to a new generation of old computers and say that they had "too much computer in them, and not enough typewriter"; a quote from [[weird dream]].
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In [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1731271864657931901&ei=rrqgSrSCHoWo2wL_w7zmBA&q=bbs&hl=en# Part 1 - Baud] one of the people interviewed reference to a new generation of old computers and say that they had "too much computer in them, and not enough typewriter"; a quote from [[weird dream]].
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== Bedroom Scenes: A Rocky Horror Fan Film ==
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In the scrapped ending of this short, available on its DVD release, a [[Kick The Cheat]] can be seen in Columbia's bed. (Behind-the-scenes photos posted on the film's Facebook fan page show this much more clearly, including a couple photos specifically showing Columbia with her Kick The Cheat.)
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== BigStuf Camp ==
== BigStuf Camp ==
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The youth camp program "BigStuf" held in Panama City, FL every year was home to several Homestar Runner sightings: The violin player in the camp's band consistently wore various Homestar Runner shirts, and a Homestar Runner character was thanked on the last day of camp every year. In 2004, it was Homestar Runner. In 2005, it was Coach Z.
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The youth camp program "BigStuf" held in Panama City, FL every year is home to several Homestar Runner sightings: The violin player in the camp's band consistently wears various Homestar Runner shirts, and a Homestar Runner character is always thanked on the last day of camp every year. In 2004, it was Homestar Runner. In 2005, it was Coach Z.
==BotCon 2008==
==BotCon 2008==
During the script reading [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=56AE7F601353E442 Bee in the City],
During the script reading [http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=56AE7F601353E442 Bee in the City],
[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bumblebee_(Animated) Bumblebee] is at a drive-thru that, after he orders, proclaims the well-known [[Drive-Thru Whale]] line "Sever your leg please, it's the greatest day."
[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bumblebee_(Animated) Bumblebee] is at a drive-thru that, after he orders, proclaims the well-known [[Drive-Thru Whale]] line "Sever your leg please, it's the greatest day."
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==Brutalmoose==
 
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*In the video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-lY3912MD8&t=184s Stuffed Rolled Steak - Retro Recipe Review], Ian mentions that he wants to create a video similar to the TV show ''{{w|Chopped (TV series)|Chopped}}'' called "Chorped", saying "It's a [[Coach Z]] kind of 'Chopped' show."
 
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*In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr36BjfWJTk&t=467s his review] of ''{{w|Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse}}'', Ian mentions that the game's humor "gives off a sort of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]-esque vibe."
 
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==Bumblekast==
 
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In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp81pCuGENY&t=2678s the September 9th 2022 episode] of the Sonic the Hedgehog podcast ''Bumblekast'', Sonic writer Ian Flynn jokes about what might happen if he wrote a crossover between Homestar Runner and Sonic the Hedgehog, including his voice impressions of several Homestar characters.
 
==Camp Joy==
==Camp Joy==
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[[Image:53028701.jpg|thumb|Homestar on X-Wing]]
[[Image:53028701.jpg|thumb|Homestar on X-Wing]]
Before ''[[Wikipedia:Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'', the official fan club held a convention in the Indiana Convention Center, where they showed cars modeled after several ships from the [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars universe]]. One of the [[Wikipedia:X-Wing|X-Wing]] cars had a Homestar Runner cling sticker on it.
Before ''[[Wikipedia:Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith|Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]]'', the official fan club held a convention in the Indiana Convention Center, where they showed cars modeled after several ships from the [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars universe]]. One of the [[Wikipedia:X-Wing|X-Wing]] cars had a Homestar Runner cling sticker on it.
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== chipspeech ==
 
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The promotional track [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSWlLOOGCmU AUTOMATION], showcasing a port of the [[Wikipedia:Software Automatic Mouth|Software Automatic Mouth]], makes a reference to the original software voicing "a [[Peasant's Quest|certain beefy-armed Burninator]]".
 
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==Come On, Fhqwhpods!==
 
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''[https://www.pipedreampodcasts.com/come-on-fhqwhpods! Come On, Fhqwhpods! - A Homestar Runner Podcast]'' is a [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] fan podcast that began in May of 2020, hosted by Michael Hunter and David Spencer on the [http://www.pipedreampodcasts.com Pipedream Podcasts] network. Episodes are typically released twice a week, each generally focusing on one Homestar Runner cartoon in release order. A recurring segment is "''Hey Alexa, What Do You Think of This?''" (frequently shortened to ''HAWDYTOT''), in which they bring on Spencer's wife Alexa Cuizon, who had never seen a Homestar Runner cartoon in her life prior to the podcast (with a few exceptions, such as [[dragon]]).
 
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The podcast has done several things significant to the Homestar Runner series:
 
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*The website [http://www.usshomestarrunner.com usshomestarrunner.com], which was first mentioned in [[First Time Here?]], redirects to the podcast website.
 
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*[http://www.thnikkaman.com thnikkaman.com], which was originally a redirect to [[monument]] before being taken down, was restored by Michael Hunter.
 
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*Hunter has appeared on [[Fan 'Stumes 2020]] and [[Fan 'Stumes 2021|2021]].
 
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*They have interacted with [[@StrongBadActual]] on Twitter multiple times.
 
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*[[Paul and Storm]], who wrote [[Ballad of The Sneak]], guested on that cartoon's episode, and revealed a previously undocumented real-world reference.
 
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==The Completionist==
 
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In his review of [[Guitar Hero]], Internet reviewer The Completionist gives the [[Trogdor]] [[Trogdor (song)|theme]] as a premier song.
 
==Crime Files: Four-Minute Forensic Mysteries: Body of Evidence==
==Crime Files: Four-Minute Forensic Mysteries: Body of Evidence==
In the mystery "Gamer Over" found in the Jeremy Brown book "[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439769345/002-5890081-1025652?v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance Crime Files: Four-minute Forensic Mysteries : Body of Evidence]", the username of the victim is Trogdor139.
In the mystery "Gamer Over" found in the Jeremy Brown book "[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439769345/002-5890081-1025652?v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance Crime Files: Four-minute Forensic Mysteries : Body of Evidence]", the username of the victim is Trogdor139.
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==DaThings==
 
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In the YouTube Poop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZpn-r1pzuc The FLOWOLF: Director's Cut], the hairstyles referred to as "flat tops, buzz cuts, flat cuts, buzz tops, and zuzz cuts" are each illustrated with [[Hairstyle Runner]] renderings. She would later go on to create a YouTube Poop of the series' Christmas specials, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR_4VR_2Fv0 Hanky Friggin Decemberweenus].
 
==Rooster Teeth Drunk Tank Podcast==
==Rooster Teeth Drunk Tank Podcast==
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==Fact Hunt==
==Fact Hunt==
In the print book inspired by the YouTube series of the same name the chapter "Games too big for their Britches", [[Homestar Runner RPG]] is featured as an example of a game that was too ambitious for the developer to handle.  
In the print book inspired by the YouTube series of the same name the chapter "Games too big for their Britches", [[Homestar Runner RPG]] is featured as an example of a game that was too ambitious for the developer to handle.  
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==Freestyle==
 
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In the graphic novel Freestyle by Gale Galligan, a kid is seen wearing a red shirt with a white star on it, as well as a blue cap with a white spinner on top at the Halloween dance.
 
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==Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood==
 
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In the [https://youtu.be/g3aFPN2dEOA?t=217 outtakes of the official dub for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood], the character Scar (played by J. Michael Tatum) shouts "YOUR FACE [[A SPLODE]]!" while grabbing onto the face of the series main antagonist, Father (played by Kent Williams).
 
== Genius: The Transgression ==
== Genius: The Transgression ==
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==Kingdom Hearts 2 Strategy Guide==
==Kingdom Hearts 2 Strategy Guide==
In the strategy guide for the Playstation 2 game "Kingdom Hearts II", on page 28 (the Aladdin Character page) there is a small blurb describing limits. The title says "Everybody To The Limit".
In the strategy guide for the Playstation 2 game "Kingdom Hearts II", on page 28 (the Aladdin Character page) there is a small blurb describing limits. The title says "Everybody To The Limit".
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==License Plates==
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[[Image:Trgdorcar.jpg|thumb|Burninate my ride.]]
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A car has been spotted on the streets of Melbourne, Australia, with a license plate reading "TRGDOR".
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Another car has been spotted in Irvine, California with a license plate of "BURNIN8". Yet another in North Carolina has a plate reading "[[Everybody to the Limit|Fhqwagds]]" (sic).
== Lost energy drink ==
== Lost energy drink ==
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In the book [http://community.livejournal.com/m15m/ Movies in Fifteen Minutes] by Cleolinda Jones, she makes several brief references to Strong Bad in her versions of popular movies.
In the book [http://community.livejournal.com/m15m/ Movies in Fifteen Minutes] by Cleolinda Jones, she makes several brief references to Strong Bad in her versions of popular movies.
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==The Muppets==
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==Muppet Studio Online Movies==
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In [[The Muppets]]' official YouTube channel, one of their shorts feature Beaker singing ''Dust in The Wind'', while being bothered by "[[YouTube]] annotations". [https://youtu.be/EAtBki0PsC0?t=46 One of them says] "[[Trogdor|BURNINATION!!]]".
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In [[The Muppets]]' official Youtube channel, one of their shorts feature Beaker singing Dust in The Wind, while being bothered by "[[Youtube]] annotations". One of them says "[[Trogdor|BURNINATION!!]]".
==Nature Calls==
==Nature Calls==
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In a sample tournament bracket in this book on page 163, one of the players is Trogdor.
In a sample tournament bracket in this book on page 163, one of the players is Trogdor.
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==[[Paul and Storm]] Talk About Some Stuff For Five to Ten Minutes (On Average)==
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==[[Da Vinci's Notebook|Paul and Storm]] Talk About Some Stuff For Five to Ten Minutes (On Average)==
*When talking about the small soups in [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-007-peanut-butter-eggs-and-dice/ episode 7], Paul mentions that they are "[[cheap as free]]".
*When talking about the small soups in [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-007-peanut-butter-eggs-and-dice/ episode 7], Paul mentions that they are "[[cheap as free]]".
*In the [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-0095-in-com-pe-tant-video/ episode 9.5 video podcast], the [[strongbad_email.exe]] DVD is visible for a moment in Storm's DVD collection.
*In the [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-0095-in-com-pe-tant-video/ episode 9.5 video podcast], the [[strongbad_email.exe]] DVD is visible for a moment in Storm's DVD collection.
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*In [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-091-stupid-like-a-cat/ episode 91], Paul notes that Storm's part of the introduction sounds Homestar, causing Storm to do an impromptu Homestar impression.  
*In [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-091-stupid-like-a-cat/ episode 91], Paul notes that Storm's part of the introduction sounds Homestar, causing Storm to do an impromptu Homestar impression.  
*In the podcast's [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-121-dexterity-is-my-dump-stat/ 121st episode], [[Wikipedia:Wil Wheaton|Wil Wheaton]] remarks that he cannot think of a better way to start off [[Decemberween]] than his and Paul and Storm's show in Largo, California.
*In the podcast's [http://www.paulandstorm.com/archives/show-121-dexterity-is-my-dump-stat/ 121st episode], [[Wikipedia:Wil Wheaton|Wil Wheaton]] remarks that he cannot think of a better way to start off [[Decemberween]] than his and Paul and Storm's show in Largo, California.
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==Phantom Strider==
 
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In his episode "The Failed/Hated Modern Kids Cartoons", PhantomStrider uses "not good enough F--" from [[for kids]]
 
==The Picture of Everything 2==
==The Picture of Everything 2==
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== PeanutButterGamer ==
== PeanutButterGamer ==
* During the intro to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC31W3xtzgc Top 8 Zelda Dungeons], PBG calls the santa hat (which mentions how he was late in finishing his video) a Santam'n hat.
* During the intro to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC31W3xtzgc Top 8 Zelda Dungeons], PBG calls the santa hat (which mentions how he was late in finishing his video) a Santam'n hat.
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*On the episode "These 2018 McDonalds Mario Toys are ACTUALLY Upsetting" of his Peebs channel, PBG is shown having a Trogdor sticker on his computer.
 
== Pumpkin! ==
== Pumpkin! ==
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==Rabbit and Mouse==
==Rabbit and Mouse==
The links page of the [http://www.rabbitandmouse.com Rabbit and Mouse website] mentions [[homestarrunner.com]]. The description reads, "We're almost positive these guys do this sober".
The links page of the [http://www.rabbitandmouse.com Rabbit and Mouse website] mentions [[homestarrunner.com]]. The description reads, "We're almost positive these guys do this sober".
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== Regular Car Reviews ==
 
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During Mr. Regular's review of the [https://youtu.be/0Gwd6EqHfsc 1993 Toyota Camry Wagon LE V6], he shouts out to [[long pants]] at around 4 minutes in.
 
== Rialto Theatre ==
== Rialto Theatre ==
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==Shadowrun: Fourth Edition==
==Shadowrun: Fourth Edition==
Shadowrun is a [[Wikipedia:Tabletop role-playing game|pen-and-paper RPG]] that combines elements of cyberpunk and fantasy. On page 87 (of the second printing), when discussing designing a character, it says (emphasis ours):
Shadowrun is a [[Wikipedia:Tabletop role-playing game|pen-and-paper RPG]] that combines elements of cyberpunk and fantasy. On page 87 (of the second printing), when discussing designing a character, it says (emphasis ours):
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:Write down some quotes your character might say. Three or four should be good. Fiction is filled with characters that can be captured in a quote{{--}}everything from "Do you feel lucky, punk?" to "'''Double Deuce!'''"{{--}}capture our imaginations and give us something to hook a character on.
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:Write down some quotes your character might say. Three or four should be good. Fiction is filled with characters that can be captured in a quote—everything from "Do you feel lucky, punk?" to "'''Double Deuce!'''"—capture our imaginations and give us something to hook a character on.
==Spaceshipper==
==Spaceshipper==
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In this film about Gene Roddenberry, Wil Wheaton is shown in a picture wearing a Strong Bad T-Shirt.
In this film about Gene Roddenberry, Wil Wheaton is shown in a picture wearing a Strong Bad T-Shirt.
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== Twitter ==
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==Twitter==
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:''This section has been moved to: [[Website Sightings#Twitter]]''
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===[[twitter:Arbys|@Arbys]]===
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A [[twitter:Arbys/status/943526433208516608|Tweet]] posted by [[Arby's]] on December 20, 2017 features a recreation of the Strong Bad [[Dancin' Musical Nobot]] from [[what I want]]. The text reads "We're completely entrangled by those hypnotically swaying hips...", a quote from the email.
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===[[twitter:DaleMurphy3|@DaleMurphy3]]===
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For about a month after [[Haunted Photo Booth]] was released, [[Atlanta Braves]] player [[wikipedia:Dale Murphy|Dale Murphy]]'s profile picture was three pictures of Homestar Runner (dressed as Dale Murphy) from the toon.
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===[[twitter:MerriamWebster|@MerriamWebster]]===
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*A [[twitter:MerriamWebster/status/915305126042226688|Tweet]] posted by [[wikipedia:Merriam-Webster|Merriam-Webster]] on October 3, 2017, announcing the Word of the Day (salubrious), features a GIF of the [[take-a-break.exe]] screen from [[huttah!]].
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*Another [[twitter:MerriamWebster/status/946445179082493952|Tweet]] on December 28, 2017, with text explaining the Latin word "draco" (the origin of "dragon"), features a GIF of Strong Bad drawing Trogdor from [[dragon]]. They replied to their own Tweet with [[twitter:MerriamWebster/status/946447093438337024|a link to the definition of "cottages"]] on their website. They also replied to other people with Homestar Runner references.
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*Another [[twitter:MerriamWebster/status/973385510898028545|Tweet]] on March 12, 2018, with text explaining the word "chiaroscuro", features a GIF of Strong Bad setting fire to Strong Sad's dragon in [[dragon]]. Again, they responded to comments with Homestar Runner references.
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===[[twitter:FisherPrice|@FisherPrice]]===
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On April 25, 2018, [[wikipedia:Fisher-Price|Fisher-Price]] [[twitter:FisherPrice/status/989223006307143680|posted a link]] to [[Record Store Day 2018]] (which featured a Fisher-Price toy).
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===[[twitter:Lin_Manuel|@Lin_Manuel]]===
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*On August 15, 2018, [[@StrongBadActual]] [[twitter:StrongBadActual/status/1029769580695175168|contacted]] [[wikipedia:Lin-Manuel Miranda|Lin-Manuel Miranda]], asking if he could do a cover of [[TROGDOR (song)|TROGDOR]]. Later that day, Lin-Manuel replied "[[twitter:Lin_Manuel/status/1029791630293909506|Let's get started on doing all those awesome things you suggested.]]", referencing the [[Let's get started on doing all those awesome things I suggested|similarly titled song]] from [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]].
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*On November 12, 2018, at the end of a long Twitter thread, he said "[[twitter:Lin_Manuel/status/1062084337242390529|*Strong Bad voice* IT'S OVERRRRR]]".
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===[[twitter:Crunchyroll|@Crunchyroll]]===
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*On October 26, 2019, anime streaming website Crunchyroll [[twitter:Crunchyroll/status/1188136735915401216|Tweeted]] a picture of their mascot Hime, her younger sister Sudachi, and their cat Yuzu dressed as Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, and The Cheat respectively for Halloween.  [[@StrongBadActual]] [[twitter:StrongBadActual/status/1188265413941039104|replied]], saying that Yuzu's costume inspired him to make The Cheat wear a bandanna from then on.
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===[[twitter:Athletics|@Athletics]]===
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*On March 1, 2020, the Oakland Athletics [[twitter:Athletics/status/1234234856042721281|Tweeted]] a picture of their logo next to a picture of [[Trogdor]] with the caption "When the offense is burninating".
== Untraceable ==
== Untraceable ==
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== Video Game Championship Wrestling ==
== Video Game Championship Wrestling ==
This [http://twitch.tv/vgcw Twitch stream], featuring WWE 2k14 CPU-vs-CPU matches between a wide range of video game characters, includes Strong Bad as one of its recurring wrestlers. [[Handle My Style]] plays during his intro.
This [http://twitch.tv/vgcw Twitch stream], featuring WWE 2k14 CPU-vs-CPU matches between a wide range of video game characters, includes Strong Bad as one of its recurring wrestlers. [[Handle My Style]] plays during his intro.
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==Video Game of the Year==
 
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The Super Meat Boy chapter of Video Game of the Year starts with a history of Flash, mentioning that Homestar Runner "defined an entire generation of online humor".
 
==WaTiki Waterpark==
==WaTiki Waterpark==
The WaTiki Indoor Waterpark in Rapid City, South Dakota had, as a transition on their electronic billboard, Homestar Runner running across the board.
The WaTiki Indoor Waterpark in Rapid City, South Dakota had, as a transition on their electronic billboard, Homestar Runner running across the board.
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==The Whisky Exchange==
 
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The Whisky Exchange is offering an aperitif known as "Melonade Melon" [https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/48370/melonade-melon]
 
== Wil Wheaton's "Just a Geek" ==
== Wil Wheaton's "Just a Geek" ==
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In the introduction to Wil Wheaton's [http://books.google.com/books?id=vjrNaFydsAIC Just a Geek], Wil mentions a conversation with his wife that covered whether or not to bring his Trogdor shirt to a book signing. He has been known to talk about Homestar in other such personal encounters and on his Twitter feed.
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In the introduction to [http://books.google.com/books?id=vjrNaFydsAIC this book], written by the actor-turned-author Wil Wheaton, who once played Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, the author mentions a conversation with his wife that covered whether or not to bring his Trogdor shirt to a book signing. He has been known to talk about Homestar in other such personal encounters and on his Twitter feed.
==Wordplay==
==Wordplay==

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