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[[The Brothers Chaps]] have made multiple references to '''[[Wikipedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]''', and more specifically the Pokémon '''[[Wikipedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]]''', playing on its resemblance to [[The Cheat]]. | [[The Brothers Chaps]] have made multiple references to '''[[Wikipedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]''', and more specifically the Pokémon '''[[Wikipedia:Pikachu|Pikachu]]''', playing on its resemblance to [[The Cheat]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*[[Homestar Quiz]] — One of the choices for the question, "Who did the Cheat dress up as for [[Homestarloween Party|Halloween]]?" is Pikachu. | *[[Homestar Quiz]] — One of the choices for the question, "Who did the Cheat dress up as for [[Homestarloween Party|Halloween]]?" is Pikachu. | ||
| - | + | *[[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] — When you click on a character to vote on their costume, the subject that appears in the email you send is "I choose you, ''{character's name}''achu". | |
| - | *[[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] — When you click on a character to vote on their costume, the subject that appears in the email you send is "I choose you, ''{character's name}''achu. | + | |
*Email [[i she be]] — The Cheat's Instant Messaging [[Contacts|screen name]] is "cheatachu72". This screen name later appears in [[marzipan]] and [[english paper]]. | *Email [[i she be]] — The Cheat's Instant Messaging [[Contacts|screen name]] is "cheatachu72". This screen name later appears in [[marzipan]] and [[english paper]]. | ||
| + | *[[The Cheat Theme Song]] — A Pikachu floats across the screen during the music video. This is its only appearance without being simply mentioned. | ||
| + | *Email [[sbemail206]] — The sender of the first email is "Matt Macro Pika". | ||
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| + | ===Other=== | ||
| + | *[[Everybody to the Limit]] (DVD commentary) — [[Strong Bad]] compares the flashing background to the effect used in the infamous episode [[wikipedia:Dennō Senshi Porygon|Cyber Soldier Porygon]]. | ||
| + | *[[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005]] — A fan asks if The Cheat is supposed to be a Pokémon; the Brothers Chaps respond by saying that it is a coincidence. | ||
| + | *[[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28_Feb 2006]] — The Brothers Chaps say that they are trying to avoid making [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] "have a jillion characters" like Pokémon. | ||
| + | *Email [[trading cards]] — | ||
| + | **The [[Trading Cards|trading cards]] resemble those used in the [[wikipedia:Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon trading card game]]. | ||
| + | **[[Stinkoman]] throws [[Cheatball]] like a Poké Ball. | ||
| + | **Cheatball says his name, much like how most Pokémon speak by saying their species' name. | ||
*[[8-Bit is Enough]] — [[Strong Bad]] uses the "I choose you!" catchphrase when selecting the Dancing Bear from [[Space Circus Catastrophe]]. | *[[8-Bit is Enough]] — [[Strong Bad]] uses the "I choose you!" catchphrase when selecting the Dancing Bear from [[Space Circus Catastrophe]]. | ||
*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — Strong Bad asks [[Sam & Max|Max]] if he's a Pokémon, pronouncing it Poke-Mon. | *[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — Strong Bad asks [[Sam & Max|Max]] if he's a Pokémon, pronouncing it Poke-Mon. | ||
| + | *[[@StrongBadActual]] — In a July 18, 2016 post, Strong Bad Tweeted that he "caught a wild [[Rejected Characters#Dijjery-Doo|Dijjery-Doo]]". When another user asked how to catch a The Cheat, Strong Bad replied with "just chuck a [[Cheatball]] at him". | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| - | *[ | + | *[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon Bulbapedia's article on the Pokémon franchise] |
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Revision as of 16:49, 25 August 2019
The Brothers Chaps have made multiple references to Pokémon, and more specifically the Pokémon Pikachu, playing on its resemblance to The Cheat.
Contents |
Appearances
Pikachu
- Homestar Quiz — One of the choices for the question, "Who did the Cheat dress up as for Halloween?" is Pikachu.
- The House That Gave Sucky Treats — When you click on a character to vote on their costume, the subject that appears in the email you send is "I choose you, {character's name}achu".
- Email i she be — The Cheat's Instant Messaging screen name is "cheatachu72". This screen name later appears in marzipan and english paper.
- The Cheat Theme Song — A Pikachu floats across the screen during the music video. This is its only appearance without being simply mentioned.
- Email sbemail206 — The sender of the first email is "Matt Macro Pika".
Other
- Everybody to the Limit (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad compares the flashing background to the effect used in the infamous episode Cyber Soldier Porygon.
- NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005 — A fan asks if The Cheat is supposed to be a Pokémon; the Brothers Chaps respond by saying that it is a coincidence.
- Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28_Feb 2006 — The Brothers Chaps say that they are trying to avoid making Homestar Runner "have a jillion characters" like Pokémon.
- Email trading cards —
- The trading cards resemble those used in the Pokémon trading card game.
- Stinkoman throws Cheatball like a Poké Ball.
- Cheatball says his name, much like how most Pokémon speak by saying their species' name.
- 8-Bit is Enough — Strong Bad uses the "I choose you!" catchphrase when selecting the Dancing Bear from Space Circus Catastrophe.
- Poker Night at the Inventory — Strong Bad asks Max if he's a Pokémon, pronouncing it Poke-Mon.
- @StrongBadActual — In a July 18, 2016 post, Strong Bad Tweeted that he "caught a wild Dijjery-Doo". When another user asked how to catch a The Cheat, Strong Bad replied with "just chuck a Cheatball at him".
