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| - | '''[[Wikipedia:Transformers|Transformers]]''' are | + | [[Image:Fanstuff art bandant.png|thumb|Rad, Rad Robotank]] |
| + | '''[[Wikipedia:Transformers (toy line)|Transformers]]''' are frequently referenced in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work. Various characters will often parody the toys, and the [[Cheat Commandos]] show has numerous similarities to the cartoon. | ||
| - | == | + | == Appearances == |
| - | * | + | * [[Cheat Commandos]] — |
| - | * | + | ** [[Crackotage]] speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters [[Wikipedia:Blaster (Transformers)|Blaster]] and [[Wikipedia:Wheelie|Wheelie]]. Plus, the jet he flies looks a lot like the Decepticon [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker_(body_type) Seekers]. |
| - | + | ** [[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wreck-Gar_(G1) Wreck-Gar]. | |
| - | * | + | * [[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a Semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]], [https://:tfwiki.net/wiki/Ultra_Magnus_(G1) Ultra Magnus], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Motormaster_(G1) Motormaster], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Thunder_Clash Thunder Clash], Blaster/Twincast, and [[Wikipedia:Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave/Soundblaster]]. |
| - | * | + | * [[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]] — After having his eyes removed, [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Homestar Runner]] tells [[Mike Chapman]] that he needs the [[Wikipedia:Autobot|Autobot]] Matrix. |
| + | * Email [[portrait]] — The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be Optimus Prime's head on its top. The tank also resembles the Combaticon [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Brawl_(G1) Brawl]. | ||
| + | ** The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]]. | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center> | ||
| + | Image:Rad rad robotank lettering.png|<center>'''Lettering'''</center> | ||
| + | Image:Rad rad robotank w-lettering.png|<center>'''Tank and Lettering'''</center> | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[http://tfwiki.net/ Transformers Wiki] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Inside Jokes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Entertainment running gags]] | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 29 July 2019
Transformers are frequently referenced in the Homestar Runner body of work. Various characters will often parody the toys, and the Cheat Commandos show has numerous similarities to the cartoon.
Appearances
- Cheat Commandos —
- The Cheatar — Strong Bad imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about The Cheat turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a Semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Motormaster, Thunder Clash, Blaster/Twincast, and Soundwave/Soundblaster.
- Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005 — After having his eyes removed, Puppet Homestar Runner tells Mike Chapman that he needs the Autobot Matrix.
- Email portrait — The Cheat vandalizes Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be Optimus Prime's head on its top. The tank also resembles the Combaticon Brawl.
- The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of strongbad_email.exe Disc Five.
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