Mike Chapman - Revision history

Stux: /* Personal Life */ use non-breaking hyphen for L-R

2026-02-23T13:38:44Z

Personal Life: use non-breaking hyphen for L-R

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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
-	[[File:MikeMattandDon.png\|thumb\|Brothers Mike, Matt, and Donnie (L-R)]]	+	[[File:MikeMattandDon.png\|thumb\|Brothers Mike, Matt, and Donnie (L{{nbh}}R)]]
	Mike is the second-youngest of [[Don and Harriet Chapman]]'s five children. Eldest brother [[Donnie Chapman\|Donnie]] is occasionally cited as a creative influence on The Brothers Chaps, particularly in sharing his interests about older video games or music.		Mike is the second-youngest of [[Don and Harriet Chapman]]'s five children. Eldest brother [[Donnie Chapman\|Donnie]] is occasionally cited as a creative influence on The Brothers Chaps, particularly in sharing his interests about older video games or music.

Bleu Ninja: Correct graduation year. Eagle-eyed H*R superfans may recognize the name of one of Matt's fellow students in note 17...

2025-10-07T04:53:17Z

Correct graduation year. Eagle-eyed H*R superfans may recognize the name of one of Matt's fellow students in note 17...

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	~~Raised~~ in the state of [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in ~~1996. As of 2006~~, ~~the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.~~{{ref\|1}} ~~Mike~~ enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. ~~However, after~~ a year of classes,~~{{ref\|15}}~~ he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}	+	Born in [[Indiana]] and raised in the state of [[Georgia]],{{ref\|9}} Mike attended Vanderlyn Elementary School and {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother.{{ref\|16}}{{ref\|19}} Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a bachelor's degree in photography in 1997,{{ref\|17}} after which he enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. After a year of classes, he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program by 1999.{{ref\|2}}{{ref\|15}}

	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}		Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}
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	Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio Keyboards\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.		Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio Keyboards\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.

-	Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score, and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.	+	Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score,{{ref\|18}} and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.
	===Favorite Music===		===Favorite Music===
	In a 2003 interview,{{ref\|5}} Mike provided his top 5 favorite albums (in no particular order):		In a 2003 interview,{{ref\|5}} Mike provided his top 5 favorite albums (in no particular order):
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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
		+	*As of 2006, nearly ten years after graduating from UGA, Mike's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree was still kept rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}}
	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:		*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:
	**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}		**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}
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	# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003		# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003
	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003		# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003
-	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003	+	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], 21 July 2003
	# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005		# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005
	# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''		# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''
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	# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006		# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006
	# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003		# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003
		+	# {{note\|16}} {{dvdcom\|stand-up}}, {{dvdcom\|A Decemberween Pageant}}
		+	# {{note\|17}} Mosley, Les. [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/gua1179162/1997-03-13/ed-1/seq-1/#words=Chapman+Mike "And now for something completely different"] & [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/gua1179162/1997-03-13/ed-1/seq-10/#words=Chapman+Mike "Senior exit exhibit closes tonight"], ''The Red and Black,'' 13 March 1997
		+	# {{note\|18}} Battagalia, Andy. [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn94029049/1996-06-05/ed-1/seq-21/#words=Chapman+Mike "Hi-Score: Arcade Rock Pioneers?"], ''Flagpole'', 05 June 1996
		+	# {{note\|19}} [[Sketchbook (video)]]
	</autocolumn>		</autocolumn>
	</table>		</table>

RickTommy at 08:29, 15 September 2025

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996. As of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. However, after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}	+	Raised in the state of [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996. As of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. However, after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}

	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}		Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}
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	====Characters====		====Characters====
	''From [[Sample of Style]]:''		''From [[Sample of Style]]:''
-	<blockquote>I'm Mike Chapman from HomestarRunner.com. People are [[all the time]] asking me "Mike, how do you do those stupid voices for your [[dumb animal characters]]?" and I say "I'm Mike! Matt does the voices!"</blockquote>	+	<blockquote>I'm Mike Chapman from HomestarRunner.com. People are [[all the time]] asking me, "Mike, how do you do those stupid voices for your [[dumb animal characters]]?" and I say, "I'm Mike! Matt does the voices!"</blockquote>
-	Although Matt is the primary voice actor for the site's [[characters]], a few secondary figures are portrayed by Mike. [[Pom Pom]]'s "voice" is a sound clip of Mike blowing bubbles into milk.{{ref\|8}} Mike voices the [[Powered by The Cheat]] iterations of characters, impersonating Matt's voice [[~~poor acting~~\|intentionally poorly]]; he uses similar voices for characters like [[Shark-Tooth Bubs]] and [[Craig]]. Mike once substituted as Strong Sad's voice, in [[cheat talk]], when Matt was too hoarse to deliver the character's line.{{ref\|4}}	+	Although Matt is the primary voice actor for the site's [[characters]], a few secondary figures are portrayed by Mike. [[Pom Pom]]'s "voice" is a sound clip of Mike blowing bubbles into milk.{{ref\|8}} Mike voices the [[Powered by The Cheat]] iterations of characters, impersonating Matt's voice [[Poor Acting\|intentionally poorly]]; he uses similar voices for characters like [[Shark-Tooth Bubs]] and [[Craig]]. Mike once substituted as Strong Sad's voice, in [[cheat talk]], when Matt was too hoarse to deliver the character's line.{{ref\|4}}
	[[Image:teeg_dougland.png\|thumb\|[[Teeg Dougland]] resembles Mike, who provides his voice.]]		[[Image:teeg_dougland.png\|thumb\|[[Teeg Dougland]] resembles Mike, who provides his voice.]]
	Other characters voiced by Mike include:		Other characters voiced by Mike include:
	<!--We may have to cite these-->		<!--We may have to cite these-->
-	*The announcer in [[Where's ~~the~~ Cheat?]], and announcer #2 in [[Strong Bad Sings]].	+	*The announcer in [[Where's The Cheat?]], and announcer #2 in [[Strong Bad Sings]].
	*[[Blue Laser Babies]]		*[[Blue Laser Babies]]
	*[[The Knight]]		*[[The Knight]]
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	== Music ==		== Music ==
	[[Image:Bearded mike.JPG\|thumb\|107px\|Mike [[b/w]] beard]]		[[Image:Bearded mike.JPG\|thumb\|107px\|Mike [[b/w]] beard]]
-	Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.	+	Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio Keyboards\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.

	Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score, and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.		Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score, and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.
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	Mike is the second-youngest of [[Don and Harriet Chapman]]'s five children. Eldest brother [[Donnie Chapman\|Donnie]] is occasionally cited as a creative influence on The Brothers Chaps, particularly in sharing his interests about older video games or music.		Mike is the second-youngest of [[Don and Harriet Chapman]]'s five children. Eldest brother [[Donnie Chapman\|Donnie]] is occasionally cited as a creative influence on The Brothers Chaps, particularly in sharing his interests about older video games or music.

-	Mike began dating [[Missy Palmer]], voice of [[Marzipan]] shortly before the site started in January of 2000.{{ref\|7}} They were married February 28, 2004. Their daughter, referred to as the [[Very, Very Little Girl]], was born in 2006 and appeared in [[Summer Short Shorts#Easter Eggs\|Homestar vs. Very, Very Little Girl]].	+	Mike began dating [[Missy Palmer]], voice of [[Marzipan]], shortly before the site started in January of 2000.{{ref\|7}} They were married February 28, 2004. Their daughter, referred to as the [[Very, Very Little Girl]], was born in 2006 and appeared in [[Summer Short Shorts#Easter Eggs\|Homestar vs. Very, Very Little Girl]].

	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==

The Knights Who Say Ni: some semicolon edits

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some semicolon edits

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996~~; as~~ of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}; after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}	+	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996. As of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. However, after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}

-	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled, he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}	+	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}

	===Homestar Runner===		===Homestar Runner===

Bleu Ninja: Adding another source before expanding the early H*R history section

2025-06-02T18:07:54Z

Adding another source before expanding the early H*R history section

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	[[Image:Chapman_Mike_personal_photo.png\|thumb\|Teeg Dougland in the flesh! (In the sock cap!)]]		[[Image:Chapman_Mike_personal_photo.png\|thumb\|Teeg Dougland in the flesh! (In the sock cap!)]]
-	'''Michael "Mike" Raymond Chapman''' (born September 20, 1973) is ~~one half~~ of [[~~homestarrunner.com~~]] creative duo [[~~The~~ Brothers Chaps]]~~. Alongside~~ younger brother [[Matt Chapman]], he serves as one of the principal creators of ~~the~~ [[~~Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner~~]] ~~body of work~~.	+	'''Michael "Mike" Raymond Chapman''' (born September 20, 1973) is the co-creator of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]]. One half of creative duo [[the Brothers Chaps]], alongside younger brother [[Matt Chapman]], he serves as one of the principal creators of [[homestarrunner.com]].

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996; as of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}; ~~realizing~~ his esoteric approach meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}} ~~Returning to Georgia, he and Matt began sharing an apartment together.~~	+	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996; as of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}; after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}

-	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled, he ~~has been described as~~ "a self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician".{{ref\|1}} ~~Before focusing full-time on Homestar Runner,~~ Mike ~~did graphic/web/flash design work~~.{{ref\|3}}	+	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled, he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}

	===Homestar Runner===		===Homestar Runner===
-	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike ~~and~~ "flaming peasant" Matt ~~(R{{nbh}}L)~~ playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]	+	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike (right) alongside "flaming peasant" Matt, playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]

-	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, ~~about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made~~ and ~~distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews~~ Matt ~~uses "we" when referring to the creators of the~~ book~~; it is unclear if or how he was involved~~ in ~~creating it-->~~	+	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]'', originating the Homestar Runner world and characters. This was a short handmade picture book parodying children's stories. Mike, working with Zobel and/or his brother Matt, would occasionally revisit these characters: an unfinished sequel book ''[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]'', an [[Super NES\|animation in ''Mario Paint'']], or online short story ''[[Where My Hat Is At?]]''.

-	~~When~~ learning about the creative possibilities of [[Flash]], Mike and Matt chose Homestar Runner as the subject to use when teaching themselves the program.	+	The idea to launch [[homestarrunner.com]] began in 1999. The Chapman brothers were living together in an apartment in Georgia and, when learning about the creative possibilities of [[Flash]], Mike and Matt chose Homestar Runner as the subject to use when teaching themselves the program.

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	*[[:Category:Mike Chapman Filmography\|Mike Chapman filmography]]		*[[:Category:Mike Chapman Filmography\|Mike Chapman filmography]]
	===References===		===References===
-	~~''Additional videos and interviews are available at [[Interviews and Public Appearances]] and [[Links#Articles\|Articles]].''~~	+	<table width="95%">
		+	<autocolumn cols="2" width="40%">
	# {{note\|1}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20060209234853/http://www.flashforwardconference.com/speakers?name=mike_chapman Speaker biography] from [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|Flashforward 2006]] (archive link)		# {{note\|1}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20060209234853/http://www.flashforwardconference.com/speakers?name=mike_chapman Speaker biography] from [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|Flashforward 2006]] (archive link)
-	# {{note\|2}} [[Tastes Like Chicken Interview\|''Tastes Like Chicken'' ~~interview~~]], June 2003	+	# {{note\|2}} Chinsang, Wayne. [[Tastes Like Chicken Interview\|"Homestar Runner's The Brothers Chaps", ''Tastes Like Chicken'']], June 2003
-	# {{note\|3}} [[Legion Studios Interviews\|''Legion Studios'' ~~interview~~]], 2002	+	# {{note\|3}} Carriveau, Derrick. [[Legion Studios Interviews\|"Legion Interviews Mike Chapman of homestarrunner.com", ''Legion Studios'']], 2002
-	# {{note\|4}} [[Inkhole Interview\|''The Inkhole'' ~~interview~~]], July 2004	+	# {{note\|4}} Carlson, Jay. [[Inkhole Interview\|"The Inkhole Exclusive Interview with Homestar Runner Co-Creator Matt Chapman", ''The Inkhole'']], July 2004
-	# {{note\|5}} [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview\|''Wonkavision'' #21]], spring 2003	+	# {{note\|5}} Luczejko, Justin. [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview\|"Homestarrunner.com: Like the Nintendo Entertainment System Without the Thumb-Blisters", ''Wonkavision'' #21]], spring 2003
-	# {{note\|6}} [[Run Devil Run Interview\|''Run Devil Run'' ~~interview~~]], 2003	+	# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003
-	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|''Penguin Brothers'' ~~interview~~]], May 2003	+	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003
-	#{{note\|8}} [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003	+	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003
-	# {{note\|9}} [[Giant Magazine Interview\|''Giant'' magazine ~~interview~~]], April/May 2005	+	# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005
	# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''		# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''
	# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''		# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''
	# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)		# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)
-	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}	+	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}, [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four\|''strongbad_email.exe'' disc four]]
-	# {{note\|14}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006	+	# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006
		+	# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003
		+	</autocolumn>
		+	</table>
		+	''Additional videos and interviews are available at [[Interviews and Public Appearances]] and [[Links#Articles\|Articles]].''

	==External Links==		==External Links==

The Knights Who Say Ni: apostrophe.

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apostrophe.

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	**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}		**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}
	**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}		**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}
-	**[[kids book]]{{ref\|14}}	+	**[[kids' book]]{{ref\|14}}
	*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}		*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}
	**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}		**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}

Bleu Ninja: another fave

2025-01-09T21:58:43Z

another fave

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
-	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites: [[Parsnips A-Plenty]],{{ref\|8}} [[Cheat Commandos...O's]], and [[Shopping For Danger]].{{ref\|9}}	+	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:
-	*~~His favorite [[Strong Bad Email]] is~~ [[best thing]]~~, as mentioned in~~ [[~~best thing#Commentary Transcript\|its DVD commentary~~]].	+	**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}
		+	**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}
		+	**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}
		+	**[[kids book]]{{ref\|14}}
	*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}		*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}
	**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}		**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}
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	# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''		# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''
	# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)		# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)
		+	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}
		+	# {{note\|14}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Stux: /* Homestar Runner */ I made a template for that too!

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Homestar Runner: I made a template for that too!

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	===Homestar Runner===		===Homestar Runner===
-	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike and "flaming peasant" Matt (R~~‑~~L) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]	+	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike and "flaming peasant" Matt (R{{nbh}}L) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]

	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->		In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->

Bleu Ninja: /* Homestar Runner */ wait

2024-12-11T20:47:12Z

Homestar Runner: wait

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	===Homestar Runner===		===Homestar Runner===
-	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike and "flaming peasant" Matt (L‑R) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]	+	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike and "flaming peasant" Matt (R‑L) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]

	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->		In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->

Bleu Ninja: /* Homestar Runner */ I don't love doing L-R instead of R-L but we should keep the descriptions with the proper Chap

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Homestar Runner: I don't love doing L-R instead of R-L but we should keep the descriptions with the proper Chap

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-	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother and a flaming peasant"~~<br>Mike and~~ Matt (~~R{{-}}~~L) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]	+	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike and "flaming peasant" Matt (L‑R) playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]

	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->		In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made and distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews Matt uses "we" when referring to the creators of the book; it is unclear if or how he was involved in creating it-->

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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	~~Raised~~ in the state of [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in ~~1996. As of 2006~~, ~~the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.~~{{ref\|1}} ~~Mike~~ enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. ~~However, after~~ a year of classes,~~{{ref\|15}}~~ he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}	+	Born in [[Indiana]] and raised in the state of [[Georgia]],{{ref\|9}} Mike attended Vanderlyn Elementary School and {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother.{{ref\|16}}{{ref\|19}} Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a bachelor's degree in photography in 1997,{{ref\|17}} after which he enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}. After a year of classes, he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", and he dropped out of the program by 1999.{{ref\|2}}{{ref\|15}}

	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}		Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled; he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}
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	Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio Keyboards\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.		Mike is a songwriter and vocalist, and plays bass guitar, [[Casio Keyboards\|synthesizers]], and [[Paul Slocum\|Synthcart]]. He has performed music as a member of [[sloshy]] both on the site and in live performances.

-	Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score, and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.	+	Outside of Homestar Runner, Matt has released music as part of groups [[Poot-Slap\|3-Dee]], Hi-Score,{{ref\|18}} and {{w\|Air-Sea Dolphin}}.
	===Favorite Music===		===Favorite Music===
	In a 2003 interview,{{ref\|5}} Mike provided his top 5 favorite albums (in no particular order):		In a 2003 interview,{{ref\|5}} Mike provided his top 5 favorite albums (in no particular order):
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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
		+	*As of 2006, nearly ten years after graduating from UGA, Mike's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree was still kept rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}}
	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:		*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:
	**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}		**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}
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	# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003		# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003
	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003		# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003
-	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003	+	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], 21 July 2003
	# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005		# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005
	# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''		# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''
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	# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006		# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006
	# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003		# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003
		+	# {{note\|16}} {{dvdcom\|stand-up}}, {{dvdcom\|A Decemberween Pageant}}
		+	# {{note\|17}} Mosley, Les. [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/gua1179162/1997-03-13/ed-1/seq-1/#words=Chapman+Mike "And now for something completely different"] & [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/gua1179162/1997-03-13/ed-1/seq-10/#words=Chapman+Mike "Senior exit exhibit closes tonight"], ''The Red and Black,'' 13 March 1997
		+	# {{note\|18}} Battagalia, Andy. [https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn94029049/1996-06-05/ed-1/seq-21/#words=Chapman+Mike "Hi-Score: Arcade Rock Pioneers?"], ''Flagpole'', 05 June 1996
		+	# {{note\|19}} [[Sketchbook (video)]]
	</autocolumn>		</autocolumn>
	</table>		</table>

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	[[Image:Chapman_Mike_personal_photo.png\|thumb\|Teeg Dougland in the flesh! (In the sock cap!)]]		[[Image:Chapman_Mike_personal_photo.png\|thumb\|Teeg Dougland in the flesh! (In the sock cap!)]]
-	'''Michael "Mike" Raymond Chapman''' (born September 20, 1973) is ~~one half~~ of [[~~homestarrunner.com~~]] creative duo [[~~The~~ Brothers Chaps]]~~. Alongside~~ younger brother [[Matt Chapman]], he serves as one of the principal creators of ~~the~~ [[~~Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner~~]] ~~body of work~~.	+	'''Michael "Mike" Raymond Chapman''' (born September 20, 1973) is the co-creator of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]]. One half of creative duo [[the Brothers Chaps]], alongside younger brother [[Matt Chapman]], he serves as one of the principal creators of [[homestarrunner.com]].

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Education===		===Education===
-	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996; as of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}; ~~realizing~~ his esoteric approach meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}} ~~Returning to Georgia, he and Matt began sharing an apartment together.~~	+	Raised in [[Georgia]], Mike attended {{w\|Dunwoody High School}} along with his brother. Mike studied Fine Art at the {{w\|University of Georgia}}, earning a degree in photography in 1996; as of 2006, the physical degree was still rolled up in the cardboard tube it was mailed in.{{ref\|1}} Mike enrolled at a {{w\|Postgraduate education\|postgrad}} Master's photography program at {{w\|Louisiana State University}}; after a year of classes,{{ref\|15}} he realized his esoteric approach to photography meant he "didn't have the desire or the skills to be a commercial photographer", he dropped out of the program in 1999.{{ref\|2}}

-	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled, he ~~has been described as~~ "a self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician".{{ref\|1}} ~~Before focusing full-time on Homestar Runner,~~ Mike ~~did graphic/web/flash design work~~.{{ref\|3}}	+	Mike's other artistic pursuits were largely unschooled, he only took one introductory computer class in school.{{ref\|15}} A "self-taught graphic designer/animator/illustrator/writer/musician",{{ref\|1}} Mike worked as a freelance designer after college.{{ref\|3}}

	===Homestar Runner===		===Homestar Runner===
-	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike ~~and~~ "flaming peasant" Matt ~~(R{{nbh}}L)~~ playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]	+	[[File:TwitterPAXGameplay.jpg\|thumb\|"Scruffy old brother" Mike (right) alongside "flaming peasant" Matt, playing [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018\|PAX East 2018]]]]

-	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. A short picture book parodying children's stories, ~~about ten to fifteen copies of the book were made~~ and ~~distributed among friends. <!--in several interviews~~ Matt ~~uses "we" when referring to the creators of the~~ book~~; it is unclear if or how he was involved~~ in ~~creating it-->~~	+	In June 1996, Mike and his friend [[Craig Zobel]] co-wrote ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]'', originating the Homestar Runner world and characters. This was a short handmade picture book parodying children's stories. Mike, working with Zobel and/or his brother Matt, would occasionally revisit these characters: an unfinished sequel book ''[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]'', an [[Super NES\|animation in ''Mario Paint'']], or online short story ''[[Where My Hat Is At?]]''.

-	~~When~~ learning about the creative possibilities of [[Flash]], Mike and Matt chose Homestar Runner as the subject to use when teaching themselves the program.	+	The idea to launch [[homestarrunner.com]] began in 1999. The Chapman brothers were living together in an apartment in Georgia and, when learning about the creative possibilities of [[Flash]], Mike and Matt chose Homestar Runner as the subject to use when teaching themselves the program.

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	*[[:Category:Mike Chapman Filmography\|Mike Chapman filmography]]		*[[:Category:Mike Chapman Filmography\|Mike Chapman filmography]]
	===References===		===References===
-	~~''Additional videos and interviews are available at [[Interviews and Public Appearances]] and [[Links#Articles\|Articles]].''~~	+	<table width="95%">
		+	<autocolumn cols="2" width="40%">
	# {{note\|1}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20060209234853/http://www.flashforwardconference.com/speakers?name=mike_chapman Speaker biography] from [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|Flashforward 2006]] (archive link)		# {{note\|1}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20060209234853/http://www.flashforwardconference.com/speakers?name=mike_chapman Speaker biography] from [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|Flashforward 2006]] (archive link)
-	# {{note\|2}} [[Tastes Like Chicken Interview\|''Tastes Like Chicken'' ~~interview~~]], June 2003	+	# {{note\|2}} Chinsang, Wayne. [[Tastes Like Chicken Interview\|"Homestar Runner's The Brothers Chaps", ''Tastes Like Chicken'']], June 2003
-	# {{note\|3}} [[Legion Studios Interviews\|''Legion Studios'' ~~interview~~]], 2002	+	# {{note\|3}} Carriveau, Derrick. [[Legion Studios Interviews\|"Legion Interviews Mike Chapman of homestarrunner.com", ''Legion Studios'']], 2002
-	# {{note\|4}} [[Inkhole Interview\|''The Inkhole'' ~~interview~~]], July 2004	+	# {{note\|4}} Carlson, Jay. [[Inkhole Interview\|"The Inkhole Exclusive Interview with Homestar Runner Co-Creator Matt Chapman", ''The Inkhole'']], July 2004
-	# {{note\|5}} [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview\|''Wonkavision'' #21]], spring 2003	+	# {{note\|5}} Luczejko, Justin. [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview\|"Homestarrunner.com: Like the Nintendo Entertainment System Without the Thumb-Blisters", ''Wonkavision'' #21]], spring 2003
-	# {{note\|6}} [[Run Devil Run Interview\|''Run Devil Run'' ~~interview~~]], 2003	+	# {{note\|6}} Neutron, C. [[Run Devil Run Interview\|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", ''Run Devil Run'']], 2003
-	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|''Penguin Brothers'' ~~interview~~]], May 2003	+	# {{note\|7}} [[Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003\|"Homestar Runner Interview", ''Penguin Brothers'']], May 2003
-	#{{note\|8}} [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003	+	#{{note\|8}} Gumbrecht, Jamie. [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003\|"'Toon Bros.", ''Atlanta Journal-Constitution'']], July 2003
-	# {{note\|9}} [[Giant Magazine Interview\|''Giant'' magazine ~~interview~~]], April/May 2005	+	# {{note\|9}} Goldstein, Ben. [[Giant Magazine Interview\|"Mike Chapman: Homestarrunner Co–creator", ''Giant'' magazine]], April/May 2005
	# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''		# {{note\|10}} {{dvdcom\|20X6 vs. 1936}}, ''[[Everything Else, Volume 1]]''
	# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''		# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''
	# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)		# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)
-	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}	+	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}, [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Four\|''strongbad_email.exe'' disc four]]
-	# {{note\|14}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006	+	# {{note\|14}} Chapman, Mike and Matt. [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006
		+	# {{note\|15}} Coyle, Michael. [[ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003\|"The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ''ResExcellence'']], January 2003
		+	</autocolumn>
		+	</table>
		+	''Additional videos and interviews are available at [[Interviews and Public Appearances]] and [[Links#Articles\|Articles]].''

	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}		**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}
	**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}		**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}
-	**[[kids book]]{{ref\|14}}	+	**[[kids' book]]{{ref\|14}}
	*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}		*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}
	**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}		**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
-	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites: [[Parsnips A-Plenty]],{{ref\|8}} [[Cheat Commandos...O's]], and [[Shopping For Danger]].{{ref\|9}}	+	*Mike has listed several toons as his favorites:
-	*~~His favorite [[Strong Bad Email]] is~~ [[best thing]]~~, as mentioned in~~ [[~~best thing#Commentary Transcript\|its DVD commentary~~]].	+	**[[Parsnips A-Plenty]]{{ref\|8}}
		+	**[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] and [[Shopping For Danger]]{{ref\|9}}
		+	**[[best thing]]{{ref\|13}}
		+	**[[kids book]]{{ref\|14}}
	*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}		*His favorite character is [[The Homestar Runner]].{{ref\|9}}{{ref\|10}}
	**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}		**Mike has also expressed fondness for the [[Fat Bluebird]].{{ref\|11}}
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	# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''		# {{note\|11}} {{dvdcom\|Strong Bad Sings}}, ''Everything Else, Volume 1''
	# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)		# {{note\|12}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615055221/http://www.imagefv.org:80/aff2004/panels.htm Atlanta Film Festival 2004 panels] (archive link)
		+	# {{note\|13}} {{dvdcom\|best thing}}
		+	# {{note\|14}} [[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006\|"How and Why Homestar Runner Cartoons Get Made"]], Flashforward 2006 Seattle, February 2006

	==External Links==		==External Links==