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[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], Halloween 2001.
[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]], Halloween 2001.
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| [[Image:CoachZ_HumptyHump.PNG|150px|Coach Z As Humpty Hump]] || [[Coach Z]] || Humpty Hump || Eddie Humphrey a.k.a "Humpty Hump" a.k.a "Gregory Jacobs" a.k.a. "Shock-G" was a member of the hip hop group Digital Underground. The group was known for outrageous costumes and live shows, its music's humorous tone, and an endless parade of identities from Humphrey. || [[Wikipedia:Digital Underground|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:CoachZ_HumptyHump.PNG|150px|Coach Z As Humpty Hump]] || [[Coach Z]] || Humpty Hump || Humpty Hump was one of the alter egos of rapper Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, a member of the hip hop group {{w|Digital Underground}}. When performing as Humpty Hump, Jacobs typically wore a pair of Groucho glasses and colorful, buffoonish clothes; Coach Z is dressed in Humpty's outfit from the music video for ''{{w|The Humpty Dance}}'', which he quotes when the door is opened. || {{w|Shock G#Other identities|Wikipedia Article}}
|-id="King_of_Town"
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| [[Image:KingofTown_Hagar.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible]] || [[The King of Town]] || Hägar the Hørrible || ''Hägar the Hørrible'' is the title of a Dik Browne comic strip starring a viking of the same name. Hägar is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hägar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the King of Town. || [[Wikipedia:Hägar the Horrible|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:KingofTown_Hagar.PNG|150px|The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible]] || [[The King of Town]] || Hägar the Hørrible || Hägar is the title character of the comic strip ''Hägar the Horrible'', which was created by {{w|Dik Browne}}, debuted in newspapers in 1973, and is currently drawn by Browne's son [[Wikipedia:Chris Browne|Chris]]. He is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hägar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the King of Town, and a running gag involves Hägar's doctor telling him to lose weight.|| [[Wikipedia:Hägar the Horrible|Wikipedia Article]]
|-id="The_Knight"
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| [[Image:knight_idaho.PNG|150px|The Knight As Idaho]] || [[The Knight]] || "Idaho" || The Knight's costume refers to an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)", in which Ralph Wiggum wears the exact same thing in a pageant for the United States. || [http://www.snpp.com/guides/ralph.file.html The Simpsons Archive: The Ralph Wiggum File], [[Wikipedia:$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:knight_idaho.PNG|150px|The Knight As Idaho]] || [[The Knight]] || "[[Idaho]]" || The Knight's costume refers to an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)". A subplot to the episode involves a geography pageant which Lisa Simpson participates; Ralph Wiggum appears in the pageant as Idaho, with his costume simply being a piece of paper with "IDAHO" written on it and taped to his shirt. || [[Wikipedia:$pringfield (or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-id="The_Hornblower"
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| [[Image:BC_Hornblower.PNG|150px|The Hornblower As B.C.]] || [[The Hornblower]] || B.C. || B.C. is a comic strip by Johnny Hart, set in pre-historic times. The title character often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. || [[wikipedia:B.C. (comic)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:BC_Hornblower.PNG|150px|The Hornblower As B.C.]] || [[The Hornblower]] || B.C. || ''B.C.'' is a comic strip that was created by Johnny Hart in 1958 and set in prehistoric times. The title character, a caveman, often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. || [[wikipedia:B.C. (comic strip)|Wikipedia Article]]
|-id="The_Cheat"
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| [[Image:TheCheat_Punchy.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Punchy]] || [[The Cheat]] || Punchy || Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of fruit drink Hawaiian Punch. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. || [[wikipedia:Hawaiian Punch|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:TheCheat_Punchy.PNG|150px|The Cheat As Punchy]] || [[The Cheat]] || Punchy || Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of Hawaiian Punch, a brand of [[Wikipedia:Punch (drink)|fruit punch]] made by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. || [[wikipedia:Hawaiian Punch|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongMad_TheFridge.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As The Fridge]] || [[Strong Mad]] || The Fridge ||  William "Refrigerator" Perry was a football player for the Chicago Bears. He became famous for his excellent work as a defensive lineman, although occasionally lined up as fullback, and was known to plow the ball in on the goal line. He even participated in a wrestler/football player battle royal at WrestleMania 2, which he lost.  He was nicknamed "The Fridge" because he was rumored to weigh as much as a refrigerator.  Another rumor is that he was nicknamed this because of his ability to empty out a refrigerator after seeing one. In addition to his girth he was also known for his gap-toothed grin, which Strong Mad is attempting to emulate. || [[Wikipedia:William Perry (football)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongMad_TheFridge.PNG|150px|Strong Mad As The Fridge]] || [[Strong Mad]] || The Fridge ||  William "The Refrigerator" Perry is a former football player who played in the National Football League from 1985 until 1994, mostly for the {{w|Chicago Bears}}. Perry played defensive tackle but early in his career he was also used as a fullback in short yardage and goal line situations. In his rookie season with the Bears he scored four offensive touchdowns, which included one in [[Super Bowl]] [[Wikipedia:Super Bowl XX|XX]]. In addition to his girth he was also known for his gap-toothed grin, which Strong Mad is attempting to emulate. || [[Wikipedia:William Perry (American football)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Marzipan_JoeyRamone.PNG|150px|Marzipan As Joey Ramone]] || [[Marzipan]] || Joey Ramone ||Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 (although he often insisted it was 1952)–April 15, 2001) and better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary punk rock group The Ramones. With fellow band-mate Johnny Ramone, they were the only two who stayed with the band until retirement. Hyman died of lymphoma at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on April 15, 2001.|| [[wikipedia:Joey_Ramone|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Marzipan_JoeyRamone.PNG|150px|Marzipan As Joey Ramone]] || [[Marzipan]] || Joey Ramone ||Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary rock group [[Ramones]]. Although none of the band members were related, all adopted pseudonyms ending with the surname "Ramone". Ramones is often considered the first true punk rock band, and their musical style and minimalist fashion set trends for the genre. Marzipan quotes "{{w|Blitzkrieg Bop}}", the band's first single. || [[wikipedia:Joey Ramone|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Poopsmith_LazerTag.PNG|150px|The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Lazer Tag || Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by a company called Worlds of Wonder. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. Worlds of Wonder ceased production of Lazer Tag equipment when it went out of business in either 1987 or 1988. However, the term "laser tag" remains to be used to describe many games of the same kind. || [http://www.adequate.com/LazerTag/FAQ/ LazerTag FAQ] [[Wikipedia:Lazer Tag|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Poopsmith_LazerTag.PNG|150px|The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Lazer Tag || Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by toymaker Worlds of Wonder. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. The "Lazer Tag" brand name is currently licensed by Hasbro, while the generic term "{{wp|laser tag}}" is used to describe various toys and games using similar technology. || [[Wikipedia:Lazer Tag|Wikipedia Article]]
|-id="Pom_Pom"
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| [[Image:PomPom_MichaelMoore.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Michael Moore]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Michael Moore ||  Michael Moore is an American documentary film director and author known for his advocacy of his liberal political views which are often laced with satire and humor. He has directed two exceedingly controversial movies; ''Bowling for Columbine'' and ''Fahrenheit 9/11'', although neither of these movies had been released when this cartoon came out. He was best known at the time for his 1989 movie ''Roger and Me,'' and his first book ''Downsize This.'' His hometown is Flint, Michigan, explaining the hat and pin on Pom Pom's jacket. || [[Wikipedia:Michael Moore|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:PomPom_MichaelMoore.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As Michael Moore]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Michael Moore ||  Michael Moore is an American filmmaker and author who is from Flint, Michigan (hence the pin on Pom Pom's shirt and his Detroit Tigers baseball cap). Moore's specialty is documentaries, where he presents his views on issues from a liberal political perspective with humor and satirical pieces mixed in. Among his more famous works are ''Roger and Me'', ''Bowling for Columbine'', and ''Fahrenheit 9/11''. || [[Wikipedia:Michael Moore|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Homsar_Wimpy.PNG|150px|Homsar As Wimpy]] || [[Homsar]] || Wimpy || J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, joined the Popeye comic strip in 1931. He enjoyed hamburgers, and played a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. || [[Wikipedia:J. Wellington Wimpy|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Homsar_Wimpy.PNG|150px|Homsar As Wimpy]] || [[Homsar]] || Wimpy || J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, is a character from the ''[[Wikipedia:Popeye|Popeye]]'' series of comic strips and cartoons. Wimpy made his first appearance in the ''Popeye'' franchise in 1931. Wimpy's favorite food is hamburgers, and he helped play a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States to the point that a [[Wikipedia:Wimpy (restaurant)|chain of restaurants]] was named for him. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. || [[Wikipedia:J. Wellington Wimpy|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongBad_CarmenSanDiego.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Carmen Sandiego || Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) was originally conceived in 1983 by a group of software designers at Broderbund Software. To inspire kids to learn geography, the creators wanted a female "heroine" (a criminal genius/thief) whose name sounded exotic but was unmistakably simple to pronounce. The name "Carmen Sandiego" is somewhat of a play on Indiana Jones. The first software game, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?," was released in 1985. It was also made into several [[PBS]] game shows for kids, including ''Where in the World''... and ''Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego'', and a cartoon titled ''Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?''. The glamorous Carmen was always the villain, and loved to steal important landmarks and taunt her opponents with her knowledge.|| [[Wikipedia:Carmen_Sandiego_(character)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongBad_CarmenSanDiego.PNG|150px|Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Carmen Sandiego || Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) is the lead character in {{w|Carmen Sandiego|a series}} of edutainment computer games first developed in the 1980s. Carmen is a glamorous, intelligent, arrogant criminal mastermind who, as leader of criminal organization V.I.L.E., pilfers various landmarks from around the world. The games became so popular that they spawned a multimedia franchise, with notable spinoffs including {{w|Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (game show)|a PBS children's game show}} and {{w|Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?|a Saturday morning cartoon series}}. || [[Wikipedia:Carmen_Sandiego_(character)|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongSad_AndyWarhol.PNG|150px|Strong Sad As Andy Warhol]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Andy Warhol || Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928–February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous paintings was the Campbell's Soup can. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repetition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. || [[wikipedia:Andy_Warhol|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:StrongSad_AndyWarhol.PNG|150px|Strong Sad As Andy Warhol]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Andy Warhol || Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 - February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous works was a series of paintings of [[Wikipedia:Campbell's Soup Cans|cans of Campbell's soup]]. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repetition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. || [[wikipedia:Andy Warhol|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Bubs_MarsBlackman.PNG|150px|Bubs As Mars Blackmon]] || [[Bubs]] || Mars Blackmon || Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character played by Spike Lee in ''She's Gotta Have It''. Spike revisited this character in a series of Nike commercials that featured Michael Jordan. || [[Wikipedia:Mars_Blackmon|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Bubs_MarsBlackman.PNG|150px|Bubs As Mars Blackmon]] || [[Bubs]] || Mars Blackmon || Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character first played by Spike Lee in his 1986 film ''She's Gotta Have It''. Bubs' costume refers to a series of black-and-white commercials promoting Nike's line of basketball shoes, where Lee co-starred as Blackmon alongside NBA star Michael Jordan and remarked, regarding Jordan's abilities, that "it's gotta be the shoes." || [[Wikipedia:Mars Blackmon|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Homestar_GreatHero.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || The Greatest American Hero ||The Greatest American Hero is an American television series which aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, Robert Culp as Bill Maxwell, and Connie Selleca as Pam Davidson. In it, a man encounters aliens who give him a bright red suit, which gives him super powers. The show's theme song, "Believe it or Not", was a great hit on American radio and reached #2 on Billboard's Top 40 in 1981; Homestar's parody here follows the tune for the opening lines "''Believe it or not, I'm walking on air/I never thought I could feel so free''". || [[Wikipedia:Greatest_American_Hero|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:Homestar_GreatHero.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || The Greatest American Hero ||''The Greatest American Hero'' is a TV show that aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, a divorced special education teacher who obtains super powers with a red suit given to him by space aliens. [[Wikipedia:Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)|The show's theme song]], which Homestar parodies in the toon, was a popular hit that reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.|| [[Wikipedia:The Greatest American Hero|Wikipedia Article]]
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==Secret Costumes==
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| [[Image:PomPomSkipper2.PNG|150px|Pom Pom As The Skipper]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Jonas Grumby, AKA The Skipper || The Skipper was a member of the cast of Gilligan's Island. He frequently attempted to take charge of affairs on the island, and was often thwarted by the non-efforts of his "little buddy," Gilligan. He was played by Alan Hale. || [[Wikipedia:Gilligan's Island|Wikipedia Article for "Gilligan's Island"]]
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| [[Image:MarzipanVelma.png|150px|Marzipan As Velma]] || [[Marzipan]] || Velma Dinkley || Velma was a member of the team on [[Wikipedia:Scooby Doo|Scooby Doo]]. She was viewed as the "smart" one, and her catchphrase was "Jinkies!" || [[Wikipedia:Velma Dinkley|Wikipedia Article]]
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| [[Image:CoachZNoid.PNG|150px|Coach Z As The Noid]] || [[Coach Z]] || The Noid || In Domino's Pizza commercials in the 1980s, the Noid would frequently spectacularly fail to ruin pizzas. || [[Wikipedia:Noid|Wikipedia Article]]
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[[Category: Halloween Costumes|House That Gave]]
[[Category: Halloween Costumes|House That Gave]]

Revision as of 23:03, 28 January 2023

Not to be confused with The House That Gave Sucky Tricks Costumes.

Costumes that the characters wore in The House That Gave Sucky Treats, Halloween 2001.

Image Character Costume Explanation External Links
Coach Z As Humpty Hump Coach Z Humpty Hump Humpty Hump was one of the alter egos of rapper Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, a member of the hip hop group Digital Underground. When performing as Humpty Hump, Jacobs typically wore a pair of Groucho glasses and colorful, buffoonish clothes; Coach Z is dressed in Humpty's outfit from the music video for The Humpty Dance, which he quotes when the door is opened. Wikipedia Article
The King of Town As Hagar the Horrible The King of Town Hägar the Hørrible Hägar is the title character of the comic strip Hägar the Horrible, which was created by Dik Browne, debuted in newspapers in 1973, and is currently drawn by Browne's son Chris. He is a Danish Viking warrior who regularly goes off to invade England and humorously interacts with his crew and family. Hägar is known for his incredible appetite, much like the King of Town, and a running gag involves Hägar's doctor telling him to lose weight. Wikipedia Article
The Knight As Idaho The Knight "Idaho" The Knight's costume refers to an episode of The Simpsons called "$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)". A subplot to the episode involves a geography pageant which Lisa Simpson participates; Ralph Wiggum appears in the pageant as Idaho, with his costume simply being a piece of paper with "IDAHO" written on it and taped to his shirt. Wikipedia Article
The Hornblower As B.C. The Hornblower B.C. B.C. is a comic strip that was created by Johnny Hart in 1958 and set in prehistoric times. The title character, a caveman, often plays the naive straight-man, but the likely model for this costume is the character Thor, the inventor of the wheel who found no better use for it than riding around on it as Hornblower demonstrates. Wikipedia Article
The Cheat As Punchy The Cheat Punchy Punchy, also known as The Hawaiian Punch Guy, is the cartoon mascot of Hawaiian Punch, a brand of fruit punch made by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. His long-time catch-phrase was "Hey, how about a nice Hawaiian Punch?" If he got an affirmative response, he would then punch the unfortunate responder. Wikipedia Article
Strong Mad As The Fridge Strong Mad The Fridge William "The Refrigerator" Perry is a former football player who played in the National Football League from 1985 until 1994, mostly for the Chicago Bears. Perry played defensive tackle but early in his career he was also used as a fullback in short yardage and goal line situations. In his rookie season with the Bears he scored four offensive touchdowns, which included one in Super Bowl XX. In addition to his girth he was also known for his gap-toothed grin, which Strong Mad is attempting to emulate. Wikipedia Article
Marzipan As Joey Ramone Marzipan Joey Ramone Jeffrey Hyman (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), better known as Joey Ramone, was the vocalist for the legendary rock group Ramones. Although none of the band members were related, all adopted pseudonyms ending with the surname "Ramone". Ramones is often considered the first true punk rock band, and their musical style and minimalist fashion set trends for the genre. Marzipan quotes "Blitzkrieg Bop", the band's first single. Wikipedia Article
The Poopsmith As Lazer Tag The Poopsmith Lazer Tag Lazer Tag was created in 1986 by toymaker Worlds of Wonder. Using Lazer Tag equipment, players could shoot sensors worn by other players to "tag" them. The "Lazer Tag" brand name is currently licensed by Hasbro, while the generic term "laser tag" is used to describe various toys and games using similar technology. Wikipedia Article
Pom Pom As Michael Moore Pom Pom Michael Moore Michael Moore is an American filmmaker and author who is from Flint, Michigan (hence the pin on Pom Pom's shirt and his Detroit Tigers baseball cap). Moore's specialty is documentaries, where he presents his views on issues from a liberal political perspective with humor and satirical pieces mixed in. Among his more famous works are Roger and Me, Bowling for Columbine, and Fahrenheit 9/11. Wikipedia Article
Homsar As Wimpy Homsar Wimpy J. Wellington Wimpy, often shortened to just Wimpy, is a character from the Popeye series of comic strips and cartoons. Wimpy made his first appearance in the Popeye franchise in 1931. Wimpy's favorite food is hamburgers, and he helped play a significant role in popularizing the hamburger in the United States to the point that a chain of restaurants was named for him. His famous line, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," is parodied by Homsar in this toon. Wikipedia Article
Strong Bad As Carmen Sandiego Strong Bad Carmen Sandiego Carmen Sandiego (misspelled as "Carmen San Diego" in the toon) is the lead character in a series of edutainment computer games first developed in the 1980s. Carmen is a glamorous, intelligent, arrogant criminal mastermind who, as leader of criminal organization V.I.L.E., pilfers various landmarks from around the world. The games became so popular that they spawned a multimedia franchise, with notable spinoffs including a PBS children's game show and a Saturday morning cartoon series. Wikipedia Article
Strong Sad As Andy Warhol Strong Sad Andy Warhol Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 - February 22, 1987) was an American painter and major figure in the pop art movement. One of his famous works was a series of paintings of cans of Campbell's soup. He is famous for saying that he was obsessed with repetition and boredom, making him a primary candidate to be Strong Sad's costume. Wikipedia Article
Bubs As Mars Blackmon Bubs Mars Blackmon Mars Blackmon (misspelled as "Mars Blackman" in the toon) was a character first played by Spike Lee in his 1986 film She's Gotta Have It. Bubs' costume refers to a series of black-and-white commercials promoting Nike's line of basketball shoes, where Lee co-starred as Blackmon alongside NBA star Michael Jordan and remarked, regarding Jordan's abilities, that "it's gotta be the shoes." Wikipedia Article
Homestar Runner As The Greatest American Hero Homestar Runner The Greatest American Hero The Greatest American Hero is a TV show that aired from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It starred William Katt as Ralph Hinkley, a divorced special education teacher who obtains super powers with a red suit given to him by space aliens. The show's theme song, which Homestar parodies in the toon, was a popular hit that reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981. Wikipedia Article

Secret Costumes

See main article: Rejected Costumes

The following three costumes were found on a hidden page, and did not appear in the 'toon:

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