Sickly Sam's Big Outing - Revision history

RickTommy: it also happened several times in H*R's early days

RickTommy — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:07:17 GMT

it also happened several times in H*R's early days

162.206.19.132: /* Fast Forward */

162.206.19.132 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:12:33 GMT

Fast Forward

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	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===
	*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].		*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].
		+	*The actual Homestar Runner faces the front years later in [[Front Facing]].

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

The Knights Who Say Ni: valid, but i think it's probably funnier and more coherent this way

The Knights Who Say Ni — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:14:25 GMT

valid, but i think it's probably funnier and more coherent this way

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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
-	* This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat]]~~'s past counterpart~~.	+	* This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking The Sneak]].
	* At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].		* At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].
	* Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].		* Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].

68.7.108.166: includes the title of the page more clearly

68.7.108.166 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:55:01 GMT

includes the title of the page more clearly

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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
-	* This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat~~\|kicking The Sneak~~]].	+	* This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat]]'s past counterpart.
	* At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].		* At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].
	* Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].		* Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].

DEIDATVM: apparently this is supposed to be pronounced /ˈdɛntɪfɹɪs/; add bracketed clause to reflect nonstandard pronunciation

DEIDATVM — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:33:01 GMT

apparently this is supposed to be pronounced /ˈdɛntɪfɹɪs/; add bracketed clause to reflect nonstandard pronunciation

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	''{Sickly Sam coughs twice, making dust clouds with the words "AS-" and then "ASBESTOS".}''		''{Sickly Sam coughs twice, making dust clouds with the words "AS-" and then "ASBESTOS".}''

-	'''OLD-TIMEY MARZIPAN:''' You need some dentifrice!	+	'''OLD-TIMEY MARZIPAN:''' You need some dentifrice! ''{pronounced to rhyme with "rice"}''

	''{Behind Homestar and Marzipan is a garbage can with eyeholes. Cartoony eyes stick out of these holes as Homestar says the next line.}''		''{Behind Homestar and Marzipan is a garbage can with eyeholes. Cartoony eyes stick out of these holes as Homestar says the next line.}''

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: — → {{--}}

The Cheatbot — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:22:52 GMT

autoreplace: — → {{--}}

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	''{They keep walking, and come upon a large box labelled "SOME HAMS".}''		''{They keep walking, and come upon a large box labelled "SOME HAMS".}''

-	'''OLD-TIMEY MARZIPAN:''' This must be skid ro~~—~~	+	'''OLD-TIMEY MARZIPAN:''' This must be skid ro{{--}}

	'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Wake up, Sickly Sam. Today's the first day of the day of your big outing.		'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Wake up, Sickly Sam. Today's the first day of the day of your big outing.
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	''{The door is knocked}''		''{The door is knocked}''

-	'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh oh, the doorbe~~—~~''{the scene quickly cuts to the same spot; however, The Homestar Runner's entire body is turned towards the door}'' There's a knock at the door.	+	'''THE HOMESTAR RUNNER:''' Uh oh, the doorbe{{--}}''{the scene quickly cuts to the same spot; however, The Homestar Runner's entire body is turned towards the door}'' There's a knock at the door.

	''{The Homestar Runner opens the door. The Sneak is on the other side, holding up a telegram.}''		''{The Homestar Runner opens the door. The Sneak is on the other side, holding up a telegram.}''

The Cheatbot: autoreplace: That A Ghost → That a Ghost

The Cheatbot — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:31:14 GMT

autoreplace: That A Ghost → That a Ghost

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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
-	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon since 2004's [[That A Ghost]].	+	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon since 2004's [[That a Ghost]].
	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to include a color.		*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to include a color.
	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to not include [[Fat Dudley]] in the storyline.		*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to not include [[Fat Dudley]] in the storyline.

14.202.123.115: /* Real-World References */

14.202.123.115 — Tue, 10 May 2022 17:18:19 GMT

Real-World References

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	*The sound and side-to-side movements of The Fort Wayne Locomotive are identical to those of the player in the handheld game [http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/ElectronicFootball.htm Tiger Electronic Football].		*The sound and side-to-side movements of The Fort Wayne Locomotive are identical to those of the player in the handheld game [http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/ElectronicFootball.htm Tiger Electronic Football].
	* "And The Rest" at the end of the introduction of characters is a reference to the theme of the first season of [[wikipedia:Gilligan's Island\|Gilligan's Island]].		* "And The Rest" at the end of the introduction of characters is a reference to the theme of the first season of [[wikipedia:Gilligan's Island\|Gilligan's Island]].
-	*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:~~Love_of_a_Lifetime~~\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].	+	*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:Love of a Lifetime (FireHouse song)\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===

DEIDATVM: /* Fast-Forward */ change hyphen to space

DEIDATVM — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:21:25 GMT

Fast-Forward: change hyphen to space

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	*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:Love_of_a_Lifetime\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].		*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:Love_of_a_Lifetime\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].

-	===Fast-Forward===	+	===Fast Forward===
	*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].		*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].

TheOneAndOnlyDanky: nextlinks

TheOneAndOnlyDanky — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:39:55 GMT

nextlinks

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	*[[HR:bigouting.html\|~~watch "Sickly Sam's Big Outing"]]~~	+	{{nextlinks\|{{HR\|\|\|}}\|old=bigouting\|13557}}
-	*[[HR:bigouting~~.swf~~\|~~view the Flash file for "Sickly Sam's Big Outing"]]~~	+
-	*[[Forum:13557~~\|forum thread re: Sickly Sam's Big Outing]]~~	+

	[[Category:Holiday Toons]][[Category:Old-Timey]]		[[Category:Holiday Toons]][[Category:Old-Timey]]

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	==Fun Facts==		==Fun Facts==
	===Explanations===		===Explanations===
-	*[[Wikipedia: Vaudeville\|Vaudeville]] was a type of variety theater popular in the early 20th century, featuring comedians, musicians, and assorted other acts.	+	*[[Wikipedia:Vaudeville\|Vaudeville]] was a type of variety theater popular in the early 20th century, featuring comedians, musicians, and assorted other acts.
	*A [[Wikipedia:Skid row\|skid row]] is a run-down or dilapidated urban area with a large population of impoverished abusers of alcohol and often other drugs.		*A [[Wikipedia:Skid row\|skid row]] is a run-down or dilapidated urban area with a large population of impoverished abusers of alcohol and often other drugs.
	*The Fort Wayne Locomotive refers to Sickly Sam as "[[Wikipedia:Sickle-cell disease\|Sickle Cell]]", a group of genetic disorders that cause the red blood cells to take on a sickle-shape.		*The Fort Wayne Locomotive refers to Sickly Sam as "[[Wikipedia:Sickle-cell disease\|Sickle Cell]]", a group of genetic disorders that cause the red blood cells to take on a sickle-shape.
	*A [[Wikipedia:Dentifrice\|dentifrice]] is a means of maintaining oral hygiene, such as toothpaste or mouthwash.		*A [[Wikipedia:Dentifrice\|dentifrice]] is a means of maintaining oral hygiene, such as toothpaste or mouthwash.
	*[[Wikipedia:Asbestos\|Asbestos]] is a mineral compound that was used to make things like roofing, fireproofing and gaskets. After discovering asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, they have been banned from many countries since the mid-1980s. In the early 20th century, theater curtains often had "ASBESTOS" written on them to show they were fireproof.		*[[Wikipedia:Asbestos\|Asbestos]] is a mineral compound that was used to make things like roofing, fireproofing and gaskets. After discovering asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, they have been banned from many countries since the mid-1980s. In the early 20th century, theater curtains often had "ASBESTOS" written on them to show they were fireproof.
-	* [[Wikipedia:Sheboygan, Wisconsin\|Sheboygan]] is a city in the state of [[Wikipedia:Wisconsin\|Wisconsin]]. There is also a [[Wikipedia:Cheboygan, Michigan\|Cheboygan]], [[Wikipedia:Michigan\|Michigan]]. The city of Cheboygan is the county seat of Cheboygan County.	+	*[[Wikipedia:Sheboygan, Wisconsin\|Sheboygan]] is a city in the state of [[Wikipedia:Wisconsin\|Wisconsin]]. There is also a [[Wikipedia:Cheboygan, Michigan\|Cheboygan]], [[Wikipedia:Michigan\|Michigan]]. The city of Cheboygan is the county seat of Cheboygan County.
	*"Dressed to the five and three-quarterses" is a toned-down version of [[Wiktionary:dressed to the nines\|dressed to the nines]]. The phrase refers to someone who is sharply dressed.		*"Dressed to the five and three-quarterses" is a toned-down version of [[Wiktionary:dressed to the nines\|dressed to the nines]]. The phrase refers to someone who is sharply dressed.
-	*Selling Sickly Sam to the glue factory refers to the practice of using animal connective tissue and bones to make [[Wikipedia:Animal glue\|animal glue]]. The animal in question is usually a [[horse]].	+	*Selling Sickly Sam to the glue factory refers to the practice of using animal connective tissue and bones to make [[Wikipedia:Animal glue\|animal glue]]. The animal in question is usually a [[horse]].
	*Early 20th century films would be partially colorized in some parts of certain scenes for emphasis. This colorization would have to be done after the film was already made.		*Early 20th century films would be partially colorized in some parts of certain scenes for emphasis. This colorization would have to be done after the film was already made.
	*"[[Wikipedia:Two bits\|8 bits]]" is slang expression for "one dollar".		*"[[Wikipedia:Two bits\|8 bits]]" is slang expression for "one dollar".
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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
-	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon ~~since~~ 2004's [[That a Ghost]].	+	*This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon:
-	*~~This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to~~ include a color.	+	**Since 2004's [[That a Ghost]].
-	*~~This is the first full Old-Timey cartoon to~~ not include [[Fat Dudley]] in the storyline.	+	**To include a color.
		+	**To not include [[Fat Dudley]] in the storyline.
	*This is the first cartoon in which [[Fort Wayne Locomotive]] says anything.		*This is the first cartoon in which [[Fort Wayne Locomotive]] says anything.
	**This is the first time the Fort Wayne Locomotive is made an official Old-Timey character, having previously been a background character. It is also the first time his name is officially used in a cartoon. The only other time he had been referred to by that name was in the commentary for [[Ballad of the Sneak]].		**This is the first time the Fort Wayne Locomotive is made an official Old-Timey character, having previously been a background character. It is also the first time his name is officially used in a cartoon. The only other time he had been referred to by that name was in the commentary for [[Ballad of the Sneak]].
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	===Inside References===		===Inside References===
-	* This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking The Sneak]].	+	*This toon includes an instance of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking The Sneak]].
-	* At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].	+	*At one point, The Sneak holds a [[Big Knife]].
-	* Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].	+	*Old-Timey Strong Bad's pistol, last seen in [[Parsnips A-Plenty]], is another instance of [[guns]].
-	* "The Homestar Runner Progrum" is another instance of a [[progrum]].	+	*"The Homestar Runner Progrum" is another instance of the term "[[progrum]]".
-	* Old-Timey Strong Bad is named at his introduction as a "thousandaire", which was also mentioned in [[suntan]].	+	*Old-Timey Strong Bad is named at his introduction as a "thousandaire", which was also mentioned in [[suntan]].
-	* The toon is based on the vaudeville stylings of Wibe [[A. Chimendez\|Chimendez]].	+	*The toon is based on the vaudeville stylings of Wibe [[A. Chimendez\|Chimendez]].
-	* Sickly Sam does the same dance he did in [[Ballad of the Sneak]], the [[Wikipedia: Charleston (dance)\| Charleston]].	+	*Sickly Sam does the same dance he did in [[Ballad of the Sneak]], the [[Wikipedia:Charleston (dance)\| Charleston]].
-	* Sickly Sam is seen in a [[cardboard box]].	+	*Sickly Sam is seen in a [[cardboard box]].
-	* Old-Timey Strong Bad, The Sneak and the Strong Man hide in a garbage can with [[bike thief~~\|cartoon eyeholes~~]].	+	*Old-Timey Strong Bad, The Sneak and the Strong Man hide in a garbage can with cartoon eyeholes, a reference to the email [[bike thief]].
-	* Sickly Sam eating Strong Bad is another instance of [[characters being eaten]].	+	*Sickly Sam eating Strong Bad is another instance of [[characters being eaten]].
-	* The flower cart is called a "Depot on Wheels" because Old-Timey Bubs was previously seen staffing the [[Parsnip Depot]] in Parsnips A-Plenty.	+	*The flower cart is called a "Depot on Wheels" because Old-Timey Bubs was previously seen staffing the [[Parsnip Depot]] in Parsnips A-Plenty.
-	* Fort Wayne Locomotive gives advice about women and relationships, as does his modern counterpart, [[Coach Z]], in [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].	+	*Fort Wayne Locomotive gives advice about women and relationships, as does his modern counterpart, [[Coach Z]], in [[In Search of the Yello Dello]].
-	* The show being in "a color!" is an example of using the [[singular instead of plural]].	+	*The show being in "a color!" is an example of using the [[singular instead of plural]].

	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	* "C'mon Jackson, cut yourself a slice of rug!" is a quote from the 1945 [[Looney Tunes]] cartoon [[Wikipedia:Hare Tonic\|Hare Tonic]] with Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.	+	*"C'mon Jackson, cut yourself a slice of rug!" is a quote from the 1945 [[Looney Tunes]] cartoon [[Wikipedia:Hare Tonic\|Hare Tonic]] with Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
	*The note on the side of the Honest Telegram "X-11ish" a reference to [[wikipedia:X_Window_System\|X11 Window System]]. The telegram also contains an ambiguous [[wikipedia:Truth_table\|Truth Table]].		*The note on the side of the Honest Telegram "X-11ish" a reference to [[wikipedia:X_Window_System\|X11 Window System]]. The telegram also contains an ambiguous [[wikipedia:Truth_table\|Truth Table]].
	*The sound and side-to-side movements of The Fort Wayne Locomotive are identical to those of the player in the handheld game [http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/ElectronicFootball.htm Tiger Electronic Football].		*The sound and side-to-side movements of The Fort Wayne Locomotive are identical to those of the player in the handheld game [http://www.handheldmuseum.com/Tiger/ElectronicFootball.htm Tiger Electronic Football].
-	* "And The Rest" at the end of the introduction of characters is a reference to the theme of the first season of [[wikipedia:Gilligan's Island\|Gilligan's Island]].	+	*"And The Rest" at the end of the introduction of characters is a reference to the theme of the first season of [[wikipedia:Gilligan's Island\|Gilligan's Island]].
	*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:Love of a Lifetime (FireHouse song)\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].		*The line "I've finally found the love of a lifetime" is taken from the 1991 song [[Wikipedia:Love of a Lifetime (FireHouse song)\|"Love of A Lifetime"]] by American rock band [[Wikipedia:Firehouse_(band)\|FireHouse]].

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===
	*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].		*The term "short children" is used once again in [[Strong Badia the Free]] in the end credits rendition of [[Justice Combo Meal]].
-	*The actual Homestar Runner faces the front years later in [[Front Facing]].

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