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Several real and fake '''zip codes''' are used throughout the Homestar Runner site.  These include:
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Several real and fake '''Zip Codes''' are used throughout the Homestar Runner site.  These include:
*'''30307'''
*'''30307'''
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:This is the zip code on the contact page. According to [http://acg.media.mit.edu/people/fry/zipdecode/ Zipdecode], this is in Atlanta, Georgia, home town of [[The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps]].
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:This is the Zip Code on the contact page. According to [http://acg.media.mit.edu/people/fry/zipdecode/ Zipdecode], this is in Atlanta, Georgia, hometown of [[The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps]].
*'''30356'''
*'''30356'''
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:Also an Atlanta zip code, this is the zip code given for [[Harmless Junk, Inc.]].
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:Also an Atlanta Zip Code, this is the Zip Code given for [[Harmless Junk, Inc.]]
*'''2x2x2'''
*'''2x2x2'''
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:Used for the [[Store|store]] questions. This of course is not a real zip code.
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:Used for the [[Store|store]] questions. This of course is not a real Zip Code.
*'''80808'''
*'''80808'''
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:Used for the FAQ.  This code is for Calhan, CO. — not [[Mundelow]], PA.
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:Used for the FAQ.  This Zip Code is for Calhan, Colo. — not [[Mundelow]], Pa.
:*Pronouncing this quickly might yield "eighty-eighty-eight". Given all the references to old computer hardware [[The Brothers Chaps|The Brothers Chaps]] are so fond of including - the Intel 8088 was one of the first CPU chips used in early personal computers (pre-[[Tandy 400|Tandy 400]]).
:*Pronouncing this quickly might yield "eighty-eighty-eight". Given all the references to old computer hardware [[The Brothers Chaps|The Brothers Chaps]] are so fond of including - the Intel 8088 was one of the first CPU chips used in early personal computers (pre-[[Tandy 400|Tandy 400]]).
*'''642T2'''
*'''642T2'''
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:If you check the ZIP code on the FAQ envelope below "Without having to email, US", it is 642T2, which seems to be a reference to the [[Strong Bad Sings]] cartoon.  At the end, the announcer says to call 1-800-428-64 [[Tooty-two|tooty-two]].
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:If you check the Zip Code on the FAQ envelope below "Without having to email, US", it is 642T2, which seems to be a reference to the [[Strong Bad Sings]] cartoon.  At the end, the announcer says to call 1-800-428-64 [[Tooty-two|tooty-two]].
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Revision as of 23:36, 15 December 2005

Several real and fake Zip Codes are used throughout the Homestar Runner site. These include:

  • 30307
This is the Zip Code on the contact page. According to Zipdecode, this is in Atlanta, Georgia, hometown of the Brothers Chaps.
  • 30356
Also an Atlanta Zip Code, this is the Zip Code given for Harmless Junk, Inc.
  • 2x2x2
Used for the store questions. This of course is not a real Zip Code.
  • 80808
Used for the FAQ. This Zip Code is for Calhan, Colo. — not Mundelow, Pa.
  • Pronouncing this quickly might yield "eighty-eighty-eight". Given all the references to old computer hardware The Brothers Chaps are so fond of including - the Intel 8088 was one of the first CPU chips used in early personal computers (pre-Tandy 400).
  • 642T2
If you check the Zip Code on the FAQ envelope below "Without having to email, US", it is 642T2, which seems to be a reference to the Strong Bad Sings cartoon. At the end, the announcer says to call 1-800-428-64 tooty-two.
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