Ronald Reagan
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| - | The U.S. president '''Ronald Reagan''' has been mentioned a few times in the Homestar Runner universe. | + | The U.S. president '''Ronald Reagan''' has been mentioned a few times in the [[Homestar Runner[[ universe. |
| - | * | + | *[[Peasant's Quest]]- Looking at the rocking chair after the baby lady leaves will get you a message saying "One of those self-rocking kind. Not bad for a brown-collar peasant-type. Must be trickle-down in action." This may be a reference to trickle-down economics; part of Reagan's economic plan for the United States was based on the theory that allowing those with the most economic influence (businesses and the upper-class) to flourish would "trickle down" and benefit the rest of the economy in the form of increased spending, saving, and investment. Therefore, according to the trickle-down theory, given fair market conditions, the best way to enhance overall economic health is to concentrate economic benefits on those with the most economic influence. |
| - | * | + | *[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]- If you choose "Reagan impression," Homestar and Bubs engage in this conversation: |
'''Homestar''': Well... well... Nancy and I... economics... well... rap music... jellybeans... well... we... probably had a... pet... | '''Homestar''': Well... well... Nancy and I... economics... well... rap music... jellybeans... well... we... probably had a... pet... | ||
'''Bubs''': That's the worst Ronald Reagan impression I've ever heard! | '''Bubs''': That's the worst Ronald Reagan impression I've ever heard! | ||
'''Homestar''': Ronald Reagan?! I was doing my Keanu Reagan! | '''Homestar''': Ronald Reagan?! I was doing my Keanu Reagan! | ||
'''Bubs''': Just take this terlet brush and get outta here! | '''Bubs''': Just take this terlet brush and get outta here! | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 10 June 2008
The U.S. president Ronald Reagan has been mentioned a few times in the [[Homestar Runner[[ universe.
- Peasant's Quest- Looking at the rocking chair after the baby lady leaves will get you a message saying "One of those self-rocking kind. Not bad for a brown-collar peasant-type. Must be trickle-down in action." This may be a reference to trickle-down economics; part of Reagan's economic plan for the United States was based on the theory that allowing those with the most economic influence (businesses and the upper-class) to flourish would "trickle down" and benefit the rest of the economy in the form of increased spending, saving, and investment. Therefore, according to the trickle-down theory, given fair market conditions, the best way to enhance overall economic health is to concentrate economic benefits on those with the most economic influence.
- Halloween Potion-ma-jig- If you choose "Reagan impression," Homestar and Bubs engage in this conversation:
Homestar: Well... well... Nancy and I... economics... well... rap music... jellybeans... well... we... probably had a... pet... Bubs: That's the worst Ronald Reagan impression I've ever heard! Homestar: Ronald Reagan?! I was doing my Keanu Reagan! Bubs: Just take this terlet brush and get outta here!
