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Bleu Ninja: /* Character Design and Conception */ Tweak quote

Bleu Ninja — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:54:48 GMT

Character Design and Conception: Tweak quote

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	'''KEVIN:''' ''{laughs}'' And is he a pet? I sometimes think he's a pet, but then I see him doing things like music videos and web design and stuff.		'''KEVIN:''' ''{laughs}'' And is he a pet? I sometimes think he's a pet, but then I see him doing things like music videos and web design and stuff.
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-	'''MATT:''' Well no, Strong Bad and Strong Mad have sort of adopted him as their mascot~~. But~~ he's not a pet, I mean he's got his own place {{--}} he lives in the King of Town's grill {{--}} and he's got his own agenda. He's trying to learn Flash, web design, he's done some music videos for people, he's got clients. ~~So, yeah, he~~'s a full three-dimensional character, he's looking out for himself as well.</blockquote>	+	'''MATT:''' Well, no; Strong Bad and Strong Mad have sort of adopted him as their mascot, but he's not a pet. I mean, he's got his own place {{--}} he lives in the King of Town's grill {{--}} and he's got his own agenda. He's trying to learn Flash, web design, he's done some music videos for people, he's got clients. He's a full three-dimensional character, he's looking out for himself as well.</blockquote>

	The Cheat first appeared, unnamed, in ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. He helped Strong Bad cheat in the titular contest, but this subterfuge was exposed by Homestar Runner, allowing [[Pom Pom]] to win fair and square. Homestar refers to him as a "cheat", but this is only as a generic noun (similar to "cheater") and not his given name.		The Cheat first appeared, unnamed, in ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. He helped Strong Bad cheat in the titular contest, but this subterfuge was exposed by Homestar Runner, allowing [[Pom Pom]] to win fair and square. Homestar refers to him as a "cheat", but this is only as a generic noun (similar to "cheater") and not his given name.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: update image

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:30:04 GMT

update image

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-	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=~~The Cheat Character Video~~.~~PNG~~\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]<br/>[[Mike Chapman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">("Powered by The Cheat" character voices)</span>\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}	+	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=WhereUGoing2 TheCheat.png\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]<br/>[[Mike Chapman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">("Powered by The Cheat" character voices)</span>\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}

	'''The Cheat''' (whose name [[integral article\|includes "The"]]) is a fuzzy little critter with a tough, streetwise demeanor unafraid to get his metaphorical hands dirty; [[Yearbook Character Page\|his motto is]] "No rule is solid". Beyond some unsavory habits befitting his name, The Cheat also explores his creative passions through [[Powered by The Cheat\|Flash animation]] and music production.		'''The Cheat''' (whose name [[integral article\|includes "The"]]) is a fuzzy little critter with a tough, streetwise demeanor unafraid to get his metaphorical hands dirty; [[Yearbook Character Page\|his motto is]] "No rule is solid". Beyond some unsavory habits befitting his name, The Cheat also explores his creative passions through [[Powered by The Cheat\|Flash animation]] and music production.

Bleu Ninja: /* Fun Facts */ homestar puppet plush

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:28:39 GMT

Fun Facts: homestar puppet plush

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	[[Image:FleaPrisonRiot.png\|thumb\|[[retirement\|Flea Prison Riot!]]]]		[[Image:FleaPrisonRiot.png\|thumb\|[[retirement\|Flea Prison Riot!]]]]
	*[[Coach Z's accent\|Coach Z calls]] The Cheat "The Chort".		*[[Coach Z's accent\|Coach Z calls]] The Cheat "The Chort".
-	*The Cheat ~~is one of only two characters~~ to receive an official [[Kick The Cheat~~\|plush doll]] (the other being [[Strong Bad Talking Plush\|Strong Bad~~]]).	+	*The Cheat was the first character to receive an official plush doll: [[Kick The Cheat]].
	*[[Matt Chapman]] provides The Cheat's regular speaking voice, but [[Mike Chapman]] voices his "Powered by The Cheat" toons.{{ref\|6}}		*[[Matt Chapman]] provides The Cheat's regular speaking voice, but [[Mike Chapman]] voices his "Powered by The Cheat" toons.{{ref\|6}}
-	*Even though The Cheat's dialogue is unintelligible, Matt records new "lines" for each cartoon rather than reusing sounds.{{ref\|7}}	+	**Even though The Cheat's dialogue is unintelligible, Matt records new "lines" for each cartoon rather than reusing sounds.{{ref\|7}}

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

Bleu Ninja: /* Character Design and Conception */ edit quote for clarity

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:48:39 GMT

Character Design and Conception: edit quote for clarity

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	<blockquote>'''KEVIN SCOTT:''' [The Cheat] earned his name from one of the earliest cartoons where he cheated in a contest, is that right?		<blockquote>'''KEVIN SCOTT:''' [The Cheat] earned his name from one of the earliest cartoons where he cheated in a contest, is that right?
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-	'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' In [the original book], I don't even think we formally call him The Cheat. ~~I think at some point somebody~~ says "I will expose that cheat" ~~or something like that. But~~ at that point, it wasn't even his name. Then when the time came to name him, we were like, "yeah, just use 'The Cheat' – it's perfect."	+	'''[[MATT CHAPMAN]]:''' In [the original book], I don't even think we formally call him The Cheat. [Homestar] says "I will expose that cheat", but at that point it wasn't even his name. Then when the time came to name him, we were like "yeah, just use 'The Cheat' {{--}} it's perfect."
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-	'''KEVIN:''' ''(laughs)'' And is he a pet? I sometimes think he's a pet, but then I see him doing things like music videos and web design and stuff.	+	'''KEVIN:''' ''{laughs}'' And is he a pet? I sometimes think he's a pet, but then I see him doing things like music videos and web design and stuff.
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-	'''MATT:''' Well no, Strong Bad and Strong Mad have sort of adopted him as their mascot. But he's not a pet, I mean he's got his own place~~. He~~ lives in the King of Town's grill, and he's got his own agenda. He's trying to learn Flash, web design~~...~~ he's done some music videos for people, he's got clients, so yeah, he's a full three-dimensional character~~. He~~'s looking out for himself as well.</blockquote>	+	'''MATT:''' Well no, Strong Bad and Strong Mad have sort of adopted him as their mascot. But he's not a pet, I mean he's got his own place {{--}} he lives in the King of Town's grill {{--}} and he's got his own agenda. He's trying to learn Flash, web design, he's done some music videos for people, he's got clients. So, yeah, he's a full three-dimensional character, he's looking out for himself as well.</blockquote>

	The Cheat first appeared, unnamed, in ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. He helped Strong Bad cheat in the titular contest, but this subterfuge was exposed by Homestar Runner, allowing [[Pom Pom]] to win fair and square. Homestar refers to him as a "cheat", but this is only as a generic noun (similar to "cheater") and not his given name.		The Cheat first appeared, unnamed, in ''[[Original Book\|The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest]]''. He helped Strong Bad cheat in the titular contest, but this subterfuge was exposed by Homestar Runner, allowing [[Pom Pom]] to win fair and square. Homestar refers to him as a "cheat", but this is only as a generic noun (similar to "cheater") and not his given name.

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc: /* Variations */ group Dangeresque characters together

Gfdgsgxgzgdrc — Tue, 28 May 2024 23:21:01 GMT

Variations: group Dangeresque characters together

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	*[[Cheatball]] ([[20X6]])		*[[Cheatball]] ([[20X6]])
	*[[:Image:sbemail107.PNG\|Ilko Skevüld]] ([[cheatday]])		*[[:Image:sbemail107.PNG\|Ilko Skevüld]] ([[cheatday]])
		+	*[[Istanbul]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)\|Dangeresque]])
		+	*[[Szechuan Steve]] (Dangeresque)
		+	*[[Craig]] (Dangeresque)
		+	*[[Waitre D]] (Dangeresque)
		+	*[[Dagger Skew]] (Dangeresque)
	*[[Cheat Commandos]]		*[[Cheat Commandos]]
	*[[Stripèd Green Rabbit]]		*[[Stripèd Green Rabbit]]
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	*[[Tito]]		*[[Tito]]
	*[[The Teach]]		*[[The Teach]]
-	*[[Istanbul]]
-	*[[Szechuan Steve]]
-	*[[Craig]]
	*[[The Popular Vote]]		*[[The Popular Vote]]
	*[[Ch8t]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])		*[[Ch8t]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])

Bleu Ninja: The usual, "characterization" expansion and more headers for organization.

Bleu Ninja — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:31:49 GMT

The usual, "characterization" expansion and more headers for organization.

Show changes

73.119.32.149: /* Biography */ abusive relationship seemed like the wrong descriptor here

73.119.32.149 — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:34:46 GMT

Biography: abusive relationship seemed like the wrong descriptor here

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	[[Image:TheCheatAsTheCheat.png\|thumb\|Now pretend this is The Cheat...]]		[[Image:TheCheatAsTheCheat.png\|thumb\|Now pretend this is The Cheat...]]

-	The Cheat is loyal to Strong Bad for many reasons. In [[privileges]], The Cheat earns points for doing things that amuse Strong Bad, and when he gets enough points, he earns extra privileges (e.g. use of the mute button on the remote control). Strong Bad pays The Cheat for his services; in [[lackey]], he reveals that The Cheat thinks that pencil shavings are legal tender, only for The Cheat to trick [[Bubs]] into accepting the shavings as cash. Strong Bad also pays The Cheat soft tacos for being his lawyer, as evidenced in email [[rough copy]]. Strong Bad coerces and bullies The Cheat into being his lackey to a certain extent, and the two share ~~a somewhat abusive~~ relationship, particularly since Strong Bad is fond of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking him]]. In [[animal]], The Cheat was overshadowed by [[Sterrance]] when [[Strong Bad]] declared Sterrance to be "way cuter than that stupid ugly old washed-up The Cheat [he] used to have." In [[secret recipes]], Strong Bad said he had a recipe for cooking "The Chekt". It's possible that Strong Bad's bullying has given The Cheat an almost murderous hatred of him at times (as in [[secret recipes]] and [[disconnected]]). Finally, The Cheat sees Strong Bad's brother Strong Mad as a source of protection, as seen in The Cheat's character video. While The Cheat is more than willing to help Strong Bad in his schemes of obvious [[Crimes committed by Strong Bad\|illegitimacy]], it must be noted that he isn't very good at it. Whenever he and Strong Bad try to pull off a heist, prank, etc., The Cheat usually screws something up and thus causes the plan to fail. A few examples of this are in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]], [[A Jumping Jack Contest]], and [[caper]].	+	The Cheat is loyal to Strong Bad for many reasons. In [[privileges]], The Cheat earns points for doing things that amuse Strong Bad, and when he gets enough points, he earns extra privileges (e.g. use of the mute button on the remote control). Strong Bad pays The Cheat for his services; in [[lackey]], he reveals that The Cheat thinks that pencil shavings are legal tender, only for The Cheat to trick [[Bubs]] into accepting the shavings as cash. Strong Bad also pays The Cheat soft tacos for being his lawyer, as evidenced in email [[rough copy]]. Strong Bad coerces and bullies The Cheat into being his lackey to a certain extent, and the two share an occasionally hostile relationship, particularly since Strong Bad is fond of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking him]]. In [[animal]], The Cheat was overshadowed by [[Sterrance]] when [[Strong Bad]] declared Sterrance to be "way cuter than that stupid ugly old washed-up The Cheat [he] used to have." In [[secret recipes]], Strong Bad said he had a recipe for cooking "The Chekt". It's possible that Strong Bad's bullying has given The Cheat an almost murderous hatred of him at times (as in [[secret recipes]] and [[disconnected]]). Finally, The Cheat sees Strong Bad's brother Strong Mad as a source of protection, as seen in The Cheat's character video. While The Cheat is more than willing to help Strong Bad in his schemes of obvious [[Crimes committed by Strong Bad\|illegitimacy]], it must be noted that he isn't very good at it. Whenever he and Strong Bad try to pull off a heist, prank, etc., The Cheat usually screws something up and thus causes the plan to fail. A few examples of this are in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]], [[A Jumping Jack Contest]], and [[caper]].

	[[Image:Cheatdrums.jpg\|thumb\|Break it down]]		[[Image:Cheatdrums.jpg\|thumb\|Break it down]]

Bleu Ninja: Voice, added note for Mike w/r/t PBTC

Bleu Ninja — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:55:33 GMT

Voice, added note for Mike w/r/t PBTC

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-	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=The Cheat Character Video.PNG\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}	+	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=The Cheat Character Video.PNG\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]<br/>[[Mike Chapman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">("Powered by The Cheat" character voices)</span>\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

Bleu Ninja: infobox

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:37:14 GMT

infobox

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-	~~[[Image:~~The Cheat Character Video.PNG\|~~thumb\|~~"Meh!"]]	+
		+	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=The Cheat Character Video.PNG\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
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	The Cheat's less admirable qualities include being [[Smoking#The Cheat's Smoking\|addicted to cigarettes]], and extensive use of [[Internet Slang\|Leetspeak]] on the computer. His [[Contacts\|AIM screen name]] is ''Cheatachu72''. He also seems to possess [[The Cheat's Head Exploding\|explosive properties]], which can cause his head to explode with no lasting effects. It is debated exactly what triggers it, since The Cheat's [[Physiology of The Cheat\|anatomy]] provides no information about the subject. It could be triggered chemically (i.e. [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats\|carbonated drinks and Pop Rocks]]), when the brain is being overworked, such as in [[pizzaz\|states of confusion]], or even for [[couch patch\|no apparent reason]]. The most spectacular display was in [[Happy Fireworks]], when he was shaken by Strong Mad and thrown into the air. This provided a huge explosion resembling fireworks. Another physiological oddity was demonstrated in the toon [[Best Caper Ever]], in which it was revealed that The Cheat's [[Peeing\|urine]] possesses unusual properties{{--}}When Homestar accidentally drinks [[Melonade]] that The Cheat had peed in, he becomes stranded in the North Pole, a caper which Strong Bad and The Cheat mysteriously have satellite coverage of. The Cheat once had a battle with insomnia, as Strong Bad recounted in [[bedtime story]], due to watching a shockumentary about gingivitis. To go to sleep, he needs [[The Denzel]], a glass of [[suudsu]], and a story about him and [[Moses Malone]], followed by a chainsaw lullaby. Failing that, two or three [[Roach Killa!\|roach foggers]] are used. The Cheat also attracts fleas, as seen in [[retirement]]. As explained in [[bottom 10]], The Cheat has a foul stench when he is wet. He is a very good swimmer, however, as seen in [[keep cool]], when he easily skims across the surface of the water in a fashion similar to a speedboat. It is revealed in [[helium]] that if The Cheat inhales helium, the gas causes his stomach to inflate and make him float like a balloon.		The Cheat's less admirable qualities include being [[Smoking#The Cheat's Smoking\|addicted to cigarettes]], and extensive use of [[Internet Slang\|Leetspeak]] on the computer. His [[Contacts\|AIM screen name]] is ''Cheatachu72''. He also seems to possess [[The Cheat's Head Exploding\|explosive properties]], which can cause his head to explode with no lasting effects. It is debated exactly what triggers it, since The Cheat's [[Physiology of The Cheat\|anatomy]] provides no information about the subject. It could be triggered chemically (i.e. [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats\|carbonated drinks and Pop Rocks]]), when the brain is being overworked, such as in [[pizzaz\|states of confusion]], or even for [[couch patch\|no apparent reason]]. The most spectacular display was in [[Happy Fireworks]], when he was shaken by Strong Mad and thrown into the air. This provided a huge explosion resembling fireworks. Another physiological oddity was demonstrated in the toon [[Best Caper Ever]], in which it was revealed that The Cheat's [[Peeing\|urine]] possesses unusual properties{{--}}When Homestar accidentally drinks [[Melonade]] that The Cheat had peed in, he becomes stranded in the North Pole, a caper which Strong Bad and The Cheat mysteriously have satellite coverage of. The Cheat once had a battle with insomnia, as Strong Bad recounted in [[bedtime story]], due to watching a shockumentary about gingivitis. To go to sleep, he needs [[The Denzel]], a glass of [[suudsu]], and a story about him and [[Moses Malone]], followed by a chainsaw lullaby. Failing that, two or three [[Roach Killa!\|roach foggers]] are used. The Cheat also attracts fleas, as seen in [[retirement]]. As explained in [[bottom 10]], The Cheat has a foul stench when he is wet. He is a very good swimmer, however, as seen in [[keep cool]], when he easily skims across the surface of the water in a fashion similar to a speedboat. It is revealed in [[helium]] that if The Cheat inhales helium, the gas causes his stomach to inflate and make him float like a balloon.

-	~~[[Image:TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|thumb\|3D The Cheat!]]~~
	Despite these issues, ladies are often attracted to The Cheat. Strong Bad advises his fans to use a cute pet like The Cheat to attract women in both [[lady...ing]] and [[lady fan]]. At times, however, The Cheat's charms are so irresistible that ladies prefer him to Strong Bad. This is seen most clearly in [[huttah!]], in which several people send emails indicating that they are more interested in The Cheat than Strong Bad. The Cheat's capture of so many girls' affections contrasts sharply with Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad's Ladies\|lack of success with women]]. The Cheat [[Marzipan and The Cheat's Relationship\|seems to have a particular crush]] on [[Marzipan]], as seen in [[do over]], in which The Cheat (in Homestar-esque makeup and covered in lip-shaped lipstick marks) is seen with Marzipan. He also went out on a date with Marzipan in [[Date Nite]], but it did not work out in the end, as Marzipan found out that he had been declawed and then dumped him.		Despite these issues, ladies are often attracted to The Cheat. Strong Bad advises his fans to use a cute pet like The Cheat to attract women in both [[lady...ing]] and [[lady fan]]. At times, however, The Cheat's charms are so irresistible that ladies prefer him to Strong Bad. This is seen most clearly in [[huttah!]], in which several people send emails indicating that they are more interested in The Cheat than Strong Bad. The Cheat's capture of so many girls' affections contrasts sharply with Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad's Ladies\|lack of success with women]]. The Cheat [[Marzipan and The Cheat's Relationship\|seems to have a particular crush]] on [[Marzipan]], as seen in [[do over]], in which The Cheat (in Homestar-esque makeup and covered in lip-shaped lipstick marks) is seen with Marzipan. He also went out on a date with Marzipan in [[Date Nite]], but it did not work out in the end, as Marzipan found out that he had been declawed and then dumped him.

-	*'''Domicile:''' [[The King of Town's Grill]]
-	*'''Debut:''' [[Original Book\|"The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest"]]
-	*[[:Category:The Cheat Filmography\|Complete Filmography]]
	*[[:Category:Powered by The Cheat\|Powered by The Cheat toons]]		*[[:Category:Powered by The Cheat\|Powered by The Cheat toons]]

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	#{{note\|3}} [[It's Like It Was Meant to Be]]		#{{note\|3}} [[It's Like It Was Meant to Be]]
	#{{note\|4}} [[rampage]]		#{{note\|4}} [[rampage]]
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

68.252.5.237: /* Halloween Costumes */

68.252.5.237 — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:06:03 GMT

Halloween Costumes

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	=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===		=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===
-	On Halloween, The Cheat usually dresses up as a cartoon character (with exceptions in 2004, 2006, ~~and~~ 2015).	+	On Halloween, The Cheat usually dresses up as a cartoon character (with exceptions in 2004, 2006, 2015, and 2023).
	*{{wp\|Garfield}} in [[Homestarloween Party]]		*{{wp\|Garfield}} in [[Homestarloween Party]]
	*Punchy (the {{wp\|Hawaiian Punch}} mascot) in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]		*Punchy (the {{wp\|Hawaiian Punch}} mascot) in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
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	*{{wp\|The Adventures of Willy Beamish\|Willy Beamish}} in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]		*{{wp\|The Adventures of Willy Beamish\|Willy Beamish}} in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
	*{{wp\|The Catillac Cats\|Riff-Raff}} (from ''{{wp\|Heathcliff (1984 TV series)\|Heathcliff}}'') in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]		*{{wp\|The Catillac Cats\|Riff-Raff}} (from ''{{wp\|Heathcliff (1984 TV series)\|Heathcliff}}'') in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
		+	*E.T. dressed up by Gertie Taylor (from ''[[Wikipedia:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial]]'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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-	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=~~The Cheat Character Video~~.~~PNG~~\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]<br/>[[Mike Chapman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">("Powered by The Cheat" character voices)</span>\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}	+	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=WhereUGoing2 TheCheat.png\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|voice=[[Matt Chapman]]<br/>[[Mike Chapman]] <span style="font-size: smaller;">("Powered by The Cheat" character voices)</span>\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}

	'''The Cheat''' (whose name [[integral article\|includes "The"]]) is a fuzzy little critter with a tough, streetwise demeanor unafraid to get his metaphorical hands dirty; [[Yearbook Character Page\|his motto is]] "No rule is solid". Beyond some unsavory habits befitting his name, The Cheat also explores his creative passions through [[Powered by The Cheat\|Flash animation]] and music production.		'''The Cheat''' (whose name [[integral article\|includes "The"]]) is a fuzzy little critter with a tough, streetwise demeanor unafraid to get his metaphorical hands dirty; [[Yearbook Character Page\|his motto is]] "No rule is solid". Beyond some unsavory habits befitting his name, The Cheat also explores his creative passions through [[Powered by The Cheat\|Flash animation]] and music production.

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	[[Image:FleaPrisonRiot.png\|thumb\|[[retirement\|Flea Prison Riot!]]]]		[[Image:FleaPrisonRiot.png\|thumb\|[[retirement\|Flea Prison Riot!]]]]
	*[[Coach Z's accent\|Coach Z calls]] The Cheat "The Chort".		*[[Coach Z's accent\|Coach Z calls]] The Cheat "The Chort".
-	*The Cheat ~~is one of only two characters~~ to receive an official [[Kick The Cheat~~\|plush doll]] (the other being [[Strong Bad Talking Plush\|Strong Bad~~]]).	+	*The Cheat was the first character to receive an official plush doll: [[Kick The Cheat]].
	*[[Matt Chapman]] provides The Cheat's regular speaking voice, but [[Mike Chapman]] voices his "Powered by The Cheat" toons.{{ref\|6}}		*[[Matt Chapman]] provides The Cheat's regular speaking voice, but [[Mike Chapman]] voices his "Powered by The Cheat" toons.{{ref\|6}}
-	*Even though The Cheat's dialogue is unintelligible, Matt records new "lines" for each cartoon rather than reusing sounds.{{ref\|7}}	+	**Even though The Cheat's dialogue is unintelligible, Matt records new "lines" for each cartoon rather than reusing sounds.{{ref\|7}}

	== Relationships ==		== Relationships ==

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	[[Image:TheCheatAsTheCheat.png\|thumb\|Now pretend this is The Cheat...]]		[[Image:TheCheatAsTheCheat.png\|thumb\|Now pretend this is The Cheat...]]

-	The Cheat is loyal to Strong Bad for many reasons. In [[privileges]], The Cheat earns points for doing things that amuse Strong Bad, and when he gets enough points, he earns extra privileges (e.g. use of the mute button on the remote control). Strong Bad pays The Cheat for his services; in [[lackey]], he reveals that The Cheat thinks that pencil shavings are legal tender, only for The Cheat to trick [[Bubs]] into accepting the shavings as cash. Strong Bad also pays The Cheat soft tacos for being his lawyer, as evidenced in email [[rough copy]]. Strong Bad coerces and bullies The Cheat into being his lackey to a certain extent, and the two share ~~a somewhat abusive~~ relationship, particularly since Strong Bad is fond of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking him]]. In [[animal]], The Cheat was overshadowed by [[Sterrance]] when [[Strong Bad]] declared Sterrance to be "way cuter than that stupid ugly old washed-up The Cheat [he] used to have." In [[secret recipes]], Strong Bad said he had a recipe for cooking "The Chekt". It's possible that Strong Bad's bullying has given The Cheat an almost murderous hatred of him at times (as in [[secret recipes]] and [[disconnected]]). Finally, The Cheat sees Strong Bad's brother Strong Mad as a source of protection, as seen in The Cheat's character video. While The Cheat is more than willing to help Strong Bad in his schemes of obvious [[Crimes committed by Strong Bad\|illegitimacy]], it must be noted that he isn't very good at it. Whenever he and Strong Bad try to pull off a heist, prank, etc., The Cheat usually screws something up and thus causes the plan to fail. A few examples of this are in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]], [[A Jumping Jack Contest]], and [[caper]].	+	The Cheat is loyal to Strong Bad for many reasons. In [[privileges]], The Cheat earns points for doing things that amuse Strong Bad, and when he gets enough points, he earns extra privileges (e.g. use of the mute button on the remote control). Strong Bad pays The Cheat for his services; in [[lackey]], he reveals that The Cheat thinks that pencil shavings are legal tender, only for The Cheat to trick [[Bubs]] into accepting the shavings as cash. Strong Bad also pays The Cheat soft tacos for being his lawyer, as evidenced in email [[rough copy]]. Strong Bad coerces and bullies The Cheat into being his lackey to a certain extent, and the two share an occasionally hostile relationship, particularly since Strong Bad is fond of [[Kicking The Cheat\|kicking him]]. In [[animal]], The Cheat was overshadowed by [[Sterrance]] when [[Strong Bad]] declared Sterrance to be "way cuter than that stupid ugly old washed-up The Cheat [he] used to have." In [[secret recipes]], Strong Bad said he had a recipe for cooking "The Chekt". It's possible that Strong Bad's bullying has given The Cheat an almost murderous hatred of him at times (as in [[secret recipes]] and [[disconnected]]). Finally, The Cheat sees Strong Bad's brother Strong Mad as a source of protection, as seen in The Cheat's character video. While The Cheat is more than willing to help Strong Bad in his schemes of obvious [[Crimes committed by Strong Bad\|illegitimacy]], it must be noted that he isn't very good at it. Whenever he and Strong Bad try to pull off a heist, prank, etc., The Cheat usually screws something up and thus causes the plan to fail. A few examples of this are in [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon]], [[A Jumping Jack Contest]], and [[caper]].

	[[Image:Cheatdrums.jpg\|thumb\|Break it down]]		[[Image:Cheatdrums.jpg\|thumb\|Break it down]]

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		+	{{Infobox Main Character\|img=The Cheat Character Video.PNG\|imgalt="Meh!"\|domicile=The King of Town's Grill\|debut=Original Book{{!}}''The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest''\|3Dimg=TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|3Dalt=3D The Cheat!}}

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
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	The Cheat's less admirable qualities include being [[Smoking#The Cheat's Smoking\|addicted to cigarettes]], and extensive use of [[Internet Slang\|Leetspeak]] on the computer. His [[Contacts\|AIM screen name]] is ''Cheatachu72''. He also seems to possess [[The Cheat's Head Exploding\|explosive properties]], which can cause his head to explode with no lasting effects. It is debated exactly what triggers it, since The Cheat's [[Physiology of The Cheat\|anatomy]] provides no information about the subject. It could be triggered chemically (i.e. [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats\|carbonated drinks and Pop Rocks]]), when the brain is being overworked, such as in [[pizzaz\|states of confusion]], or even for [[couch patch\|no apparent reason]]. The most spectacular display was in [[Happy Fireworks]], when he was shaken by Strong Mad and thrown into the air. This provided a huge explosion resembling fireworks. Another physiological oddity was demonstrated in the toon [[Best Caper Ever]], in which it was revealed that The Cheat's [[Peeing\|urine]] possesses unusual properties{{--}}When Homestar accidentally drinks [[Melonade]] that The Cheat had peed in, he becomes stranded in the North Pole, a caper which Strong Bad and The Cheat mysteriously have satellite coverage of. The Cheat once had a battle with insomnia, as Strong Bad recounted in [[bedtime story]], due to watching a shockumentary about gingivitis. To go to sleep, he needs [[The Denzel]], a glass of [[suudsu]], and a story about him and [[Moses Malone]], followed by a chainsaw lullaby. Failing that, two or three [[Roach Killa!\|roach foggers]] are used. The Cheat also attracts fleas, as seen in [[retirement]]. As explained in [[bottom 10]], The Cheat has a foul stench when he is wet. He is a very good swimmer, however, as seen in [[keep cool]], when he easily skims across the surface of the water in a fashion similar to a speedboat. It is revealed in [[helium]] that if The Cheat inhales helium, the gas causes his stomach to inflate and make him float like a balloon.		The Cheat's less admirable qualities include being [[Smoking#The Cheat's Smoking\|addicted to cigarettes]], and extensive use of [[Internet Slang\|Leetspeak]] on the computer. His [[Contacts\|AIM screen name]] is ''Cheatachu72''. He also seems to possess [[The Cheat's Head Exploding\|explosive properties]], which can cause his head to explode with no lasting effects. It is debated exactly what triggers it, since The Cheat's [[Physiology of The Cheat\|anatomy]] provides no information about the subject. It could be triggered chemically (i.e. [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats\|carbonated drinks and Pop Rocks]]), when the brain is being overworked, such as in [[pizzaz\|states of confusion]], or even for [[couch patch\|no apparent reason]]. The most spectacular display was in [[Happy Fireworks]], when he was shaken by Strong Mad and thrown into the air. This provided a huge explosion resembling fireworks. Another physiological oddity was demonstrated in the toon [[Best Caper Ever]], in which it was revealed that The Cheat's [[Peeing\|urine]] possesses unusual properties{{--}}When Homestar accidentally drinks [[Melonade]] that The Cheat had peed in, he becomes stranded in the North Pole, a caper which Strong Bad and The Cheat mysteriously have satellite coverage of. The Cheat once had a battle with insomnia, as Strong Bad recounted in [[bedtime story]], due to watching a shockumentary about gingivitis. To go to sleep, he needs [[The Denzel]], a glass of [[suudsu]], and a story about him and [[Moses Malone]], followed by a chainsaw lullaby. Failing that, two or three [[Roach Killa!\|roach foggers]] are used. The Cheat also attracts fleas, as seen in [[retirement]]. As explained in [[bottom 10]], The Cheat has a foul stench when he is wet. He is a very good swimmer, however, as seen in [[keep cool]], when he easily skims across the surface of the water in a fashion similar to a speedboat. It is revealed in [[helium]] that if The Cheat inhales helium, the gas causes his stomach to inflate and make him float like a balloon.

-	~~[[Image:TheCheat 3D variation.PNG\|thumb\|3D The Cheat!]]~~
	Despite these issues, ladies are often attracted to The Cheat. Strong Bad advises his fans to use a cute pet like The Cheat to attract women in both [[lady...ing]] and [[lady fan]]. At times, however, The Cheat's charms are so irresistible that ladies prefer him to Strong Bad. This is seen most clearly in [[huttah!]], in which several people send emails indicating that they are more interested in The Cheat than Strong Bad. The Cheat's capture of so many girls' affections contrasts sharply with Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad's Ladies\|lack of success with women]]. The Cheat [[Marzipan and The Cheat's Relationship\|seems to have a particular crush]] on [[Marzipan]], as seen in [[do over]], in which The Cheat (in Homestar-esque makeup and covered in lip-shaped lipstick marks) is seen with Marzipan. He also went out on a date with Marzipan in [[Date Nite]], but it did not work out in the end, as Marzipan found out that he had been declawed and then dumped him.		Despite these issues, ladies are often attracted to The Cheat. Strong Bad advises his fans to use a cute pet like The Cheat to attract women in both [[lady...ing]] and [[lady fan]]. At times, however, The Cheat's charms are so irresistible that ladies prefer him to Strong Bad. This is seen most clearly in [[huttah!]], in which several people send emails indicating that they are more interested in The Cheat than Strong Bad. The Cheat's capture of so many girls' affections contrasts sharply with Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad's Ladies\|lack of success with women]]. The Cheat [[Marzipan and The Cheat's Relationship\|seems to have a particular crush]] on [[Marzipan]], as seen in [[do over]], in which The Cheat (in Homestar-esque makeup and covered in lip-shaped lipstick marks) is seen with Marzipan. He also went out on a date with Marzipan in [[Date Nite]], but it did not work out in the end, as Marzipan found out that he had been declawed and then dumped him.

-	*'''Domicile:''' [[The King of Town's Grill]]
-	*'''Debut:''' [[Original Book\|"The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest"]]
-	*[[:Category:The Cheat Filmography\|Complete Filmography]]
	*[[:Category:Powered by The Cheat\|Powered by The Cheat toons]]		*[[:Category:Powered by The Cheat\|Powered by The Cheat toons]]

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	#{{note\|4}} [[rampage]]		#{{note\|4}} [[rampage]]
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