Xeriouxly Forxe Character Variations

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[[File:HSR Xeriouxly Forxe.png|thumb|250px|"Aw, it's really hard to talk like xhix."]]
[[File:HSR Xeriouxly Forxe.png|thumb|250px|"Aw, it's really hard to talk like xhix."]]
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On [[April Fools' Day]] 2010, [[The Brothers Chaps]] revamped the main characters for the nineties with bold new looks, pointy elbows, and an edgier style that nobody asked for! The result is the HSR [[Xeriouxly Forxe]]!
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On [[April Fools' Day]] 2010, [[The Brothers Chaps]] revamped the main characters for the nineties with bold new looks, pointy elbows, and an [[TVTropes:DarkerAndEdgier|edgier style]] that nobody asked for! The result is the HSR [[Xeriouxly Forxe]]! All of the retooled designs (except Homsar) feature sharp angles, exaggerated shading, black borders, severe expressions, and action poses.
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! Image !! Variation !!  Description
! Image !! Variation !!  Description
|- id="H. Star"
|- id="H. Star"
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| [[Image:Xerioux H Star.png|150px|"Xeriouxly Forxe... did I say that right?"]] || [[Homestar Runner|H. Star]] || H. Star now has [[Lack of Visible Arms|visible arms]], which appear to be mechanical. His hat is gone. H. Star also has teeth, despite Homestar denying it in [[underlings]].
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| [[Image:Xerioux H Star.png|150px|"Xeriouxly Forxe... did I say that right?"]] || [[Homestar Runner|H. Star]] || H. Star now has [[Lack of Visible Arms|visible]] [[Wikipedia:Doctor Octopus|Doctor Octopus]]-style mechanical arms. His hat is gone.
|- id="S. Bad"
|- id="S. Bad"
| [[Image:Xerioux S Bad.png|150px|"Xhut up! Juxt xay your linex!"]] || [[Strong Bad|S. Bad]] ||  The black on S. Bad's mask is now [[Batman]]'s symbol, and his mouth has gone from flesh-colored to a toothy grimmace.
| [[Image:Xerioux S Bad.png|150px|"Xhut up! Juxt xay your linex!"]] || [[Strong Bad|S. Bad]] ||  The black on S. Bad's mask is now [[Batman]]'s symbol, and his mouth has gone from flesh-colored to a toothy grimmace.
|- id="Pom"
|- id="Pom"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Pom.png|150px]] || [[Pom Pom|Pom]] || Pom's feet now have a yellow point, and he carries what appears to be ammunition and a jetpack.
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| [[Image:Xerioux Pom.png|150px]] || [[Pom Pom|Pom]] || Pom's feet now have a yellow point, and he carries ammunition and a jetpack.
|- id="M.Z. Pan"
|- id="M.Z. Pan"
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| [[Image:Xerioux M Z Pan.png|150px]] || [[Marzipan|M.Z. Pan]] || M. Z. Pan's dress resembles the tentacles of a squid or octopus, and her neck is more bent. Additionally, her hair has gone from a ponytail to more free-flowing.
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| [[Image:Xerioux M Z Pan.png|150px]] || [[Marzipan|M.Z. Pan]] || M. Z. Pan's dress resembles the tentacles of a squid or octopus, and her neck is bent. Additionally, her hair has gone from a ponytail to more free-flowing.
|- id="Zoach C"
|- id="Zoach C"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Zoach C.png|150px]] || [[Coach Z|Zoach C]] || Zoach C's Z is now larger, and is not relegated to a logo. His feet and [[Lack of Visible Body Parts|face]] are much more detailed. The colors on his hat are reversed from Coach Z's.
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| [[Image:Xerioux Zoach C.png|150px]] || [[Coach Z|Zoach C]] || Zoach C's Z is now larger, and is applied directly to his body instead of contained in an emblem. His feet and [[Lack of Visible Body Parts|face]] are much more detailed. The colors on his hat are reversed from normal.
|- id="The Smith"
|- id="The Smith"
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| [[Image:Xerioux The Smith.png|150px]] || [[The Poopsmith|The Smith]] || The Smith appears to be more of a dinosaur, and his shovel has become a battle axe, (though it still has [[Whatsit]] on it). He has also gained an extra finger.
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| [[Image:Xerioux The Smith.png|150px]] || [[The Poopsmith|The Smith]] || The Smith is more dinosaur-like, and his shovel has become a battle axe (though it still has [[whatsit]] on it). He has also gained an extra finger.
|- id="S. Sad"
|- id="S. Sad"
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| [[Image:Xerioux S Sad.png|150px]] || [[Strong Sad|S. Sad]] || S. Sad has become even more like an elephant than his modern-day equivalent, such as gaining ears, tusks and a snout. His [[Soolnds]] now have another toe.  
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| [[Image:Xerioux S Sad.png|150px]] || [[Strong Sad|S. Sad]] || S. Sad is even more like an elephant than usual, with ears, tusks, and a snout. His [[soolnds]] now have another toe.  
|- id="Ch8t"
|- id="Ch8t"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Ch8t.png|150px]] || [[The Cheat|Ch8t]] || Ch8t hardly resembles The Cheat, excluding the gold tooth and spots. He appears to be some flying creature. Like the [[Cheatball]], he has no limbs.
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| [[Image:Xerioux Ch8t.png|150px]] || [[The Cheat|Ch8t]] || Ch8t retains his familiar gold tooth and spots but has angry eyes, wild hair, and, like the [[Cheatball]], no visible limbs.
|- id="S. Mad"
|- id="S. Mad"
| [[Image:Xerioux S Mad.png|150px]] || [[Strong Mad|S. Mad]] || S. Mad's arms and legs now are more distinct, and his mouth has more dimension. His singlet, however, is missing his trademark "M".  
| [[Image:Xerioux S Mad.png|150px]] || [[Strong Mad|S. Mad]] || S. Mad's arms and legs now are more distinct, and his mouth has more dimension. His singlet, however, is missing his trademark "M".  
|- id="Bubz"
|- id="Bubz"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Bubz.png|150px]] || [[Bubs|Bubz]] || Aside from his eyes, Bubz seems to be just a more angular Bubs.
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| [[Image:Xerioux Bubz.png|150px]] || [[Bubs|Bubz]] || Bubz's eyes are yellow and angry and, like nearly everyone else, is more angular, but otherwise his appearance is largely unchanged.
|- id="Xing Town"
|- id="Xing Town"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Xing Town.png|150px]] || [[The King of Town|Xing Town]] || Xing looks as if he were a vampire or bat, and has gained a visible mouth. His crown seems to be attached to his head.
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| [[Image:Xerioux Xing Town.png|150px]] || [[The King of Town|Xing Town]] || Xing resembles a vampire or bat with hands and large, flowing robe, and has gained a visible mouth. His crown is much smaller and narrower.
|- id="Still Homsar"
|- id="Still Homsar"
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| [[Image:Xerioux Still Homsar.png|150px]] || [[Homsar|Still Homsar]] || Homsar, being the oddball that he is, has received no changes. Notably, he is the only character to retain colored outlines.  
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| [[Image:Xerioux Still Homsar.png|150px]] || [[Homsar|Still Homsar]] || Homsar, being the oddball that he is, has received no changes. He is the only character to retain colored outlines.  
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Revision as of 01:37, 7 April 2010

"Aw, it's really hard to talk like xhix."

On April Fools' Day 2010, The Brothers Chaps revamped the main characters for the nineties with bold new looks, pointy elbows, and an edgier style that nobody asked for! The result is the HSR Xeriouxly Forxe! All of the retooled designs (except Homsar) feature sharp angles, exaggerated shading, black borders, severe expressions, and action poses.

Image Variation Description
"Xeriouxly Forxe... did I say that right?" H. Star H. Star now has visible Doctor Octopus-style mechanical arms. His hat is gone.
"Xhut up! Juxt xay your linex!" S. Bad The black on S. Bad's mask is now Batman's symbol, and his mouth has gone from flesh-colored to a toothy grimmace.
Pom Pom's feet now have a yellow point, and he carries ammunition and a jetpack.
M.Z. Pan M. Z. Pan's dress resembles the tentacles of a squid or octopus, and her neck is bent. Additionally, her hair has gone from a ponytail to more free-flowing.
Zoach C Zoach C's Z is now larger, and is applied directly to his body instead of contained in an emblem. His feet and face are much more detailed. The colors on his hat are reversed from normal.
The Smith The Smith is more dinosaur-like, and his shovel has become a battle axe (though it still has whatsit on it). He has also gained an extra finger.
S. Sad S. Sad is even more like an elephant than usual, with ears, tusks, and a snout. His soolnds now have another toe.
Ch8t Ch8t retains his familiar gold tooth and spots but has angry eyes, wild hair, and, like the Cheatball, no visible limbs.
S. Mad S. Mad's arms and legs now are more distinct, and his mouth has more dimension. His singlet, however, is missing his trademark "M".
Bubz Bubz's eyes are yellow and angry and, like nearly everyone else, is more angular, but otherwise his appearance is largely unchanged.
Xing Town Xing resembles a vampire or bat with hands and large, flowing robe, and has gained a visible mouth. His crown is much smaller and narrower.
Still Homsar Homsar, being the oddball that he is, has received no changes. He is the only character to retain colored outlines.


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