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*A "Support [[the Municipality]]" desktop from [[disconnected]] was available to download ([[HR:wallpapers/municipality_c.jpg|1024×768]], [[HR:wallpapers/municipality_d.jpg|1600×1200]]) through the [[Main Pages]] on March 16, 2006. | *A "Support [[the Municipality]]" desktop from [[disconnected]] was available to download ([[HR:wallpapers/municipality_c.jpg|1024×768]], [[HR:wallpapers/municipality_d.jpg|1600×1200]]) through the [[Main Pages]] on March 16, 2006. | ||
*The Macintosh wallpapers from [[big white face]] were available to download ([[HR:wallpapers/macbkgd2.gif|800×600]], [[HR:wallpapers/macbkgd.gif|1024×768]]) in an [[big white face#Easter Eggs|Easter egg]] at the the end of the email. | *The Macintosh wallpapers from [[big white face]] were available to download ([[HR:wallpapers/macbkgd2.gif|800×600]], [[HR:wallpapers/macbkgd.gif|1024×768]]) in an [[big white face#Easter Eggs|Easter egg]] at the the end of the email. | ||
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*The Homestarmy poster was originally put up with the letter "m" removed, making it say "Homestary." Only a few hours after being up, the wall paper was changed to include the "m." | *The Homestarmy poster was originally put up with the letter "m" removed, making it say "Homestary." Only a few hours after being up, the wall paper was changed to include the "m." | ||
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===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 7 July 2007
Wallpapers in a Homestar Runner theme are available for your desktop on the Downloads page.
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Descriptions
- Homestarmy themed posters on a wall
- Pom Pom tag on a metal door.
- Atari 2600 Duck Pond screenshot
- A spoof on the Neil Young album "Harvest."
- Strong Bad types "Every time that I look at myself, I can't believe how awesome I am!!!" on his Tandy 400
- A spoof on the Apple Computer "Think Different" campaign
- Homestar Runner spelled in "waffle" style tiles
- Pencil crayon sketch of Homestar Runner
- The main characters (minus Homsar) depicted in a cardboard cut-out style with the text "Everybody! Everybody!"
- Photograph of a pile of marshmallows
- Evolution of Homestar Runner style from June 1997 to February 2001
- Tiled Pom Poms
Other Wallpaper
- A "Support the Municipality" desktop from disconnected was available to download (1024×768, 1600×1200) through the Main Pages on March 16, 2006.
- The Macintosh wallpapers from big white face were available to download (800×600, 1024×768) in an Easter egg at the the end of the email.
Fun Facts
Trivia
- The Homestarmy poster was originally put up with the letter "m" removed, making it say "Homestary." Only a few hours after being up, the wall paper was changed to include the "m."
Remarks
- In the "Everybody, Everybody" wallpaper, the The Poopsmith's lower arms are orange, while his upper arms are stained.
Inside References
- Strong Bad's message "Every time that I look at myself, I can't believe how awesome I am!!!" is a quote from Strong Bad Sings.
Real-World References
- The Homestarmy poster is an obvious play on the poster featuring Uncle Sam with the words "I want you for the US Army!"
- The Homestarmy poster and those flanking it are all based on war propaganda posters disseminated by the US government during World War II.
- The Municipality poster is a throw-back to George Orwell's classic dystopia novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.
External Links
- view the Flash file for the wallpapers
- view the old wallpapers page (includes the last nine above)
