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== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
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* [[Cheat Commandos]] —
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*[[Cheat Commandos]] —
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** [[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].
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**[[Crackotage]] speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blaster_(G1) Blaster] and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wheelie_(G1) Wheelie]. In addition, the jet he flies looks a lot like the Decepticon [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker_(body_type) Seekers].
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** [[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wreck-Gar_(G1) Wreck-Gar].
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**[[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wreck-Gar_(G1) Wreck-Gar].
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* [[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] and the Turbomaster [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Thunder_Clash Thunder Clash], who all transform into Semis, as well as Blaster/Twincast and [[Wikipedia:Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave/Soundblaster]], who transform into tape players.
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**[[Blue Laser Commander]]'s screechy voice resembles [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1) Starscream's] voice. Starscream was voiced by the same actor who voiced G.I. Joe's [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cobra_Commander Cobra Commander], the main inspiration for Blue Laser Commander.
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* [[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.
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*[[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the original transformation sound effect 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 characters such as [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Prime_(G1) Optimus Prime], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ultra_Magnus_(G1) Ultra Magnus], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Motormaster_(G1) Motormaster], the Micromaster [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overload_(G1) Overload], and the Turbomaster [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Thunder_Clash Thunder Clash], who all transform into semi-trucks, as well as Blaster/Twincast and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Soundwave_(G1) Soundwave/Soundblaster], who transform into tape players.
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* 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 characters with tank vehicle modes, such as [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Brawl_(G1) Brawl], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Quake_(G1) Quake], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blitzwing_(G1) Blitzwing] and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Guzzle_(G1) Guzzle].
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*[[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]] — After having his eyes removed, [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Homestar Runner]] tells [[Mike Chapman]] that he wants [[Li'l Brudder]]'s guidance in his [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Darkest_hour darkest hour] and needs the [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Matrix_of_Leadership|Autobot Matrix], a dual reference to [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_The_Movie The Transformers: The Movie].
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** The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]].
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*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 a modified version of Optimus Prime's head on its top. The tank also resembles characters with tank vehicle modes, such as [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Warpath_(G1) Warpath], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Brawl_(G1) Brawl], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Armorhide_(RID) Armorhide], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sandstorm_(OC) OC Sandstorm], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Quake_(G1) Quake], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blitzwing_(G1) Blitzwing], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overcharge_(G1) Overcharge], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Guzzle_(G1) Guzzle], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bludgeon_(G1) Bludgeon], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Flywheels Flywheels] and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overlord_(Masterforce) Overlord's] tank component, [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bombshock_(G1) Bombshock], Megatron's [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#Generation_2 Generation 2] figure, and Power Core Combiners [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Heavytread_(PCC) Heavytread].
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**The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]].
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Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center>
Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center>

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Rad, Rad Robotank

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.

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