Wrestleman - Revision history

Bleu Ninja: avoid semantic satiation of "strong"

2025-06-27T21:35:52Z

avoid semantic satiation of "strong"

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	'''Wrestleman''' is a term used to refer to [[Strong Bad]], based on his resemblance to a {{w\|Lucha libre\|masked wrestler}}.		'''Wrestleman''' is a term used to refer to [[Strong Bad]], based on his resemblance to a {{w\|Lucha libre\|masked wrestler}}.

-	[[Strong Bad#Character Design and Conception\|Strong Bad's ~~initial design~~]], meant to emphasize his role as a villainous opponent for [[Homestar Runner]], ~~took strong influence from~~ masked wrestlers ([[retroCRUSH Interview\|particularly]] the "Strong Bads" team from the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|Tag Team Wrestling}}''). This can most prominently be seen in the early [[Toons\|toon]] [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. The focus of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] toons soon shifted away from such athletic competitions, with Strong Bad's appearance specified to be [[some kinda robot\|his face rather than a mask]] and wrestling appearances becoming vanishingly rare, but the origins of his design live on through this appellation.	+	[[Strong Bad#Character Design and Conception\|Strong Bad's appearance]], initially meant to emphasize his role as a villainous opponent for [[Homestar Runner]], was greatly influenced by masked wrestlers ([[retroCRUSH Interview\|particularly]] the "Strong Bads" team from the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|Tag Team Wrestling}}''). This can most prominently be seen in the early [[Toons\|toon]] [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. The focus of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] toons soon shifted away from such athletic competitions, with Strong Bad's appearance specified to be [[some kinda robot\|his face rather than a mask]] and wrestling appearances becoming vanishingly rare, but the origins of his design live on through this appellation.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

Bleu Ninja: More context

2025-06-10T19:28:23Z

More context

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	[[Image:wrestleman.png\|thumb\|Wrestleman will not be replacing Strong Bad anytime soon.]]		[[Image:wrestleman.png\|thumb\|Wrestleman will not be replacing Strong Bad anytime soon.]]
		+	''From [[Poker Night at the Inventory]]:''
		+	<blockquote>'''THE HEAVY:''' Strong and Bad, you wrestle? With mask?<br>'''STRONG BAD:''' No, I'm a wrestleman. Wrestle''-man''. Not like those hack wrestl''-ers''.</blockquote>

-	'''Wrestleman''' is a ~~name occasionally~~ used to refer to [[Strong Bad]]. ~~This probably refers~~ to his ~~earlier character of the wrestling rival of~~ [[Homestar Runner]], seen in [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. ~~This is further indicated by~~ his ~~Mexican wrestling~~ mask.	+	'''Wrestleman''' is a term used to refer to [[Strong Bad]], based on his resemblance to a {{w\|Lucha libre\|masked wrestler}}.
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		+	[[Strong Bad#Character Design and Conception\|Strong Bad's initial design]], meant to emphasize his role as a villainous opponent for [[Homestar Runner]], took strong influence from masked wrestlers ([[retroCRUSH Interview\|particularly]] the "Strong Bads" team from the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|Tag Team Wrestling}}''). This can most prominently be seen in the early [[Toons\|toon]] [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. The focus of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)\|Homestar Runner]] toons soon shifted away from such athletic competitions, with Strong Bad's appearance specified to be [[some kinda robot\|his face rather than a mask]] and wrestling appearances becoming vanishingly rare, but the origins of his design live on through this appellation.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*[[Some Type of Online Auction]] {{--}} Homestar writes of a breakfast burrito, "It used to belong to this guy Strong Bad. He's some type of wrestle man."		*[[Some Type of Online Auction]] {{--}} Homestar writes of a breakfast burrito, "It used to belong to this guy Strong Bad. He's some type of wrestle man."
-	*Email [[personal favorites]] {{--}} In ~~one of the~~ Easter ~~eggs~~, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.	+	*Email [[personal favorites]] {{--}} In an Easter egg, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.
-	*Email [[army]] {{--}} Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit ~~wrestle man~~".	+	*Email [[army]] {{--}} Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two-bit wrestleman".
-	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|~~Sketchbook~~]] {{--}} ~~A version~~ of ~~Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide~~ [[Strong Bad ~~Smiling\|~~smiling]] ~~mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes~~. ~~According to~~ the ~~caption, he~~ "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".	+	*[[Sketchbook]] ([[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|27 Jan 2005]]) {{--}} An illustration of [[Strong Bad smiling]] with a broad, simplified expression, captioned "WRESTLEMAN". Secondary text jokingly indicates the cheery wrestleman "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".
	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] {{--}} [[The Brothers Chaps]] describe Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".		*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] {{--}} [[The Brothers Chaps]] describe Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".
	*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) {{--}} [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.		*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) {{--}} [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.
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	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] {{--}} When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".		*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] {{--}} When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
	*Email [[parenting]] {{--}} Strong Bad is surprised Mike asked him for parenting advice rather than his parents, a medical professional, or "any number of non-email checking wrestlemen".		*Email [[parenting]] {{--}} Strong Bad is surprised Mike asked him for parenting advice rather than his parents, a medical professional, or "any number of non-email checking wrestlemen".
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		+	==See Also==
		+	*[["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]]

	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]
	[[Category:Wrestling]]		[[Category:Wrestling]]

Andyroid: /* Appearances */

2022-04-02T16:12:34Z

Appearances

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	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.		*[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.
	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] {{--}} When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".		*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] {{--}} When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
		+	*Email [[parenting]] {{--}} Strong Bad is surprised Mike asked him for parenting advice rather than his parents, a medical professional, or "any number of non-email checking wrestlemen".

	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]
	[[Category:Wrestling]]		[[Category:Wrestling]]

Stux: /* Appearances */ +cat and mdash template

2021-01-07T06:44:31Z

Appearances: +cat and mdash template

99.32.16.75 at 01:43, 10 September 2018

2018-09-10T01:43:32Z

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	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.		*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.
	*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".		*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".
-	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman ~~after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink~~.	+	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.
-	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman.	+	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.
	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".		*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: a bit more context

2018-09-09T19:05:16Z

a bit more context

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	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.		*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.
	*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".		*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".
-	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.	+	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.
	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman.		*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman.
	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".		*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]

99.32.16.75: /* Appearances */ added one from Strong Badia the Free

2018-09-09T10:23:35Z

Appearances: added one from Strong Badia the Free

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	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.		*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.
	*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".		*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".
-	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.	+	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.
		+	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] — [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman.
	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".		*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] — When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: present-tense

2017-05-15T07:04:14Z

present-tense

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	*Email [[army]] — Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".		*Email [[army]] — Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".
	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook]] — A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".		*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook]] — A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".
-	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] — [[The Brothers Chaps]] ~~described~~ Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".	+	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] — [[The Brothers Chaps]] describe Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".
	*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) — [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.		*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) — [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.
	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.		*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: better caption

2017-05-15T07:03:15Z

better caption

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-	[[Image:wrestleman.png\|thumb\|~~Wrestle Man!~~]]	+	[[Image:wrestleman.png\|thumb\|Wrestleman will not be replacing Strong Bad anytime soon.]]

	'''Wrestleman''' is a name occasionally used to refer to [[Strong Bad]]. This probably refers to his earlier character of the wrestling rival of [[Homestar Runner]], seen in [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. This is further indicated by his Mexican wrestling mask.		'''Wrestleman''' is a name occasionally used to refer to [[Strong Bad]]. This probably refers to his earlier character of the wrestling rival of [[Homestar Runner]], seen in [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. This is further indicated by his Mexican wrestling mask.

Lira: Consistency changes

2016-12-16T22:37:22Z

Consistency changes

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	*Email [[personal favorites]] — In one of the Easter eggs, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.		*Email [[personal favorites]] — In one of the Easter eggs, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.
	*Email [[army]] — Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".		*Email [[army]] — Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".
-	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook~~: 27 Jan 2005~~]] — A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".	+	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook]] — A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".
-	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers ~~interview~~]] — [[The Brothers Chaps]] described Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".	+	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] — [[The Brothers Chaps]] described Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".
-	*Email [[secret recipes]] — ~~In an Easter egg,~~ [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.	+	*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) — [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.
-	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ~~— The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman in the~~ [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]].	+	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) — The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.
	*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".		*Email [[theme song]] — The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".
	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.		*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] — [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
-	*[[Some Type of Online Auction]] ~~—~~ Homestar writes of a breakfast burrito, "It used to belong to this guy Strong Bad. He's some type of wrestle man."	+	*[[Some Type of Online Auction]] {{--}} Homestar writes of a breakfast burrito, "It used to belong to this guy Strong Bad. He's some type of wrestle man."
-	*Email [[personal favorites]] ~~—~~ In one of the Easter eggs, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.	+	*Email [[personal favorites]] {{--}} In one of the Easter eggs, Pred asks Strong Bad if he is a real wrestle-man.
-	*Email [[army]] ~~—~~ Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".	+	*Email [[army]] {{--}} Homestar refers to Strong Bad as a "two bit wrestle man".
-	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook]] ~~—~~ A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".	+	*[[Sketchbook 2005#SK-2005-01-27\|Sketchbook]] {{--}} A version of Strong Bad came out called "WRESTLEMAN", with a wide [[Strong Bad Smiling\|smiling]] mouth and [[Wikipedia:Anime\|anime]]-style eyes. According to the caption, he "will not be replacing strong bad any time soon".
-	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] ~~—~~ [[The Brothers Chaps]] describe Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".	+	*[[The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005\|The Screen Savers Interview]] {{--}} [[The Brothers Chaps]] describe Strong Bad as "some type of wrestleman" and "a red-masked wrestleman".
-	*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) ~~—~~ [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.	+	*Email [[secret recipes]] (Easter egg) {{--}} [[The Cheat]] reads a book called, "So You Want To Cook a Wrestleman?" with a picture of The Cheat putting a lid on a pot with Strong Bad in it.
-	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) ~~—~~ The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.	+	*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] ([[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10#Commentary Transcript\|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} The Brothers Chaps refer to Strong Bad as a wrestleman.
-	*Email [[theme song]] ~~—~~ The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".	+	*Email [[theme song]] {{--}} The first suggested theme song starts with the words, "Strong Bad is a wrestleman".
-	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] ~~—~~ [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.	+	*Email [[Comic Book Movie]] {{--}} [[Strong Badman]] is referred to as a wrestleman.
-	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] ~~—~~ [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.	+	*[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} [[Bubs]] calls Strong Bad a wrestleman after his attempt at dancing with the glowy drink.
-	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] ~~—~~ When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".	+	*[[Poker Night at the Inventory]] {{--}} When the Heavy Weapons Guy asks Strong Bad if he wrestles, Strong Bad emphasizes the distinction between his status as a "wrestle-MAN" and other "wrestl-ERS".
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	[[Category:Name running gags]]		[[Category:Name running gags]]
	[[Category:Strong Bad]]		[[Category:Strong Bad]]
		+	[[Category:Wrestling]]