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'''{{@|StrongBadActual}}''' is [[Strong Bad]]'s {{w|Twitter}} (also known as X) account. It posts a variety of original text, images, and videos, some promoting recent [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] projects, others responding to fans. The account has surpassed 97,000 followers as of 2023.
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'''[[twitter:StrongBadActual|@StrongBadActual]]''' is [[Strong Bad]]'s [[Wikipedia:Twitter|Twitter]] account. It became active on September 26, 2014, after having lain dormant since its creation in September 2011. The account came to public attention when [[The Brothers Chaps|Brothers Chaps]]-collaborator [[Craig Zobel]] retweeted the account's first post.
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In recent years, @StrongBadActual has become the most active facet of the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work: multiple tweets are posted a month while several months can pass between site updates. The account has also superseded several aspects of the site: [[Strong Bad Email]]s now [[CGI Paper|prompt viewers]] to ">tweet here to email strong bad @StrongBadActual" rather than emailing strongbad@homestarrunner.com, fan works are recognized on the account rather than through [[Weekly Fanstuff]], [[Fan Costumes]] are solicited through tweets rather than emails, and several short toons have only been released on Twitter.
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== Identity ==
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== History ==
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Homestar Runner went on an extended [[hiatus]] beginning in 2010. [[Matt Chapman]] registered a personal Twitter account, [[@ronginald]], on September 3, 2011 and occasionally interacted with fans before closing the account on January 22, 2013; @StrongBadActual was registered days later on September 29, 2011, but remained inactive. When Matt was interviewed on the July 7, 2014 episode of ''[[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show]]'', he spoke about [[April Fool 2014|potentially reviving the site]] and discussed "giv[ing] Strong Bad a Twitter account" as something [[The Brothers Chaps]] "would have to feel out and see if it feels right".
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The account's manager is probably [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] [[The Brothers Chaps|or]] [[Matt Chapman]]. Evidence for this may be found within the account's contents.
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The {{prs|515722187781980160|26|Sept|2014|alt=first tweet}} was posted to @StrongBadActual on September 26, 2014. Attention was drawn to the account when Homestar Runner [[Contributors|co-creator]] [[Craig Zobel]] retweeted its first post. The account was also {{@|_AlexHirsch|518160914269630465|promoted by}} [[Alex Hirsch]], creator of ''[[Gravity Falls]]'', who Matt Chapman worked with during the hiatus.
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* Craig Zobel, close friend of The Brothers Chaps, retweeted the first post. At the time, the account had, at most, a few hundred followers.
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Despite early speculation if the account was official, the release of [[Fish Eye Lens]] on October 3, 2014 retroactively confirmed it to be genuine as {{prs|516039750138875904|27|Sept|2014|alt=a prior post}} had featured a behind-the-scenes image from the toon. The first Lappier email, [[sbemail 206]], released April 1, 2015, marked the first mention of the account on [[homestarrunner.com]]. The first time the account was officially linked to was in a 2017 [[main page message]] reading "strong bad's twitter". From [[Post-Flash Site Update|December 31, 2020]] to November 23, 2023, a Twitter timeline was embedded on the [[index page]].
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* Later, the account was promoted by Alex Hirsch, who worked closely with Matt on Gravity Falls during most of the hiatus.
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* The account's icon is a shot of [[Puppet Stuff]] Strong Bad and a discontinued [[Store_Toys#Kick_The_Cheat|Kick The Cheat doll]]. Only two of the former are known to exist (both owned by the Chapman family) and the latter is an exceedingly rare collector's item.
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* Handwriting and doodles consistent with Matt's appear in several pictures, as well as elaborate setups of [[Tandy 400|Tandy]] and [[Compy, Inc.|Compy]] electronics.
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* The account became active in late September of 2014, the general time frame Matt said he hoped updates would resume on the [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show]].
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* During the same interview, he said "And we'll see, it depends on how whole hog we go, if we give Strong Bad a Twitter account... as part of a relaunch."
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[[Image:Fish Eye Lens.png|thumb|My upcoming new jam!!]]  
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== Profile ==
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The account was proven to be officially run on October 3, 2014, when [[Fish Eye Lens]] was released on the main website. The post from September 27, almost a week before, featured an ASCII version of one of the scenes from the toon, calling it a scene from his "new jam" (the toon referred to a "number one jam"), and the profile pic was taken with a fisheye lens.
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[[File:StrongBadActual Background Image.jpg|thumb|Header image]]
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*'''Profile photo:''' A fish-eye lens image of Puppet Strong Bad and Puppet The Cheat in the [[Office of the Brothers Chaps]]. A framed photo of the [[Videlectrix Guys]] and [[Batman|a bust of]] [[William Shakespeare]] can be seen on the tabletop as well.
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On April 1, 2015, with the release of [[sbemail206]], Strong Bad officially replaced his email address strongbad@homestarrunner.com with @StrongBadActual as the primary contact method for [[Strong Bad Email]].
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*'''Header image:''' Green-striped {{w|Continuous stationery|continuous form paper}}, representing [[The Paper]]. A bit of ink drawing can be seen at the very edge of the frame, possibly indicating this is the same piece of paper seen in {{prs|515722187781980160|26|Sept|2014|alt=the first tweet to the account}}.
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*'''Name:''' Strong Bad
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**The name has occasionally been adjusted for events:
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***[[Halloween]] 2016 {{--}} Strange Bood
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***Halloween 2017 {{--}} Strangled Badly
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***{{w|Gen Con}} 2019 (August 1{{-}}4) {{--}}
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****July 19, 2019 {{--}} Strong Bad 🔜 GenCon
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****August 4, 2019 {{--}} Strong Bad 🔥💪🏼🐉GenCon
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****It was changed back to normal around August 7.
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*'''Bio:''' i don't trust any device i can't [[Mashing|mash]] ctrl+alt+del on
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*'''Location:''' [[Strong Badia]]- [[Free Country USA]]
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*'''Website:''' homestarrunner.com
==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
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* Strong Bad's foray into social media has been with [[Strong Bad's Technology|his crappy computer equipment]], and his posts thus far mostly document that.
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=== Explanations ===
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* The background image of the account is [[The Paper]], which is also seen in several Twitpics.
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*Including "Actual", "Real", or similar phrasing in a username (in addition to or instead of existing {{w|Twitter verification}} methods) is common practice for celebrities and organizations who wish to identify an official account from one run by a fan or imposter. Additionly, the username @strongbad was in use on both Twitter and Instagram prior to the creation of either @StrongBadActual account.
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* His Twitter bio reads, "i don't trust any device i can't [[Mashing|mash]] ctrl+alt+del on".
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===Trivia===
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* His Twitter location is "[[Strong Badia]]- [[Free Country USA]]".
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*He only follows one account: [[twitter:@BatLabels|Batman 66 Labels]].
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===Inside References===
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*Strong Bad's foray into social media is portrayed as being with [[Strong Bad's Technology|his out-of-date computer equipment]], and his early posts mostly document that.
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**It seems that he uses a computer similar to the [[Tandy 400]], as it is {{prs|516969826599055361|30|Sep|2014|alt=shown}} that his "[[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2019#1140342715760164865|Twitter rig]]" is just two [[Apple IIe]] drives with Tandy logos. He claims that he got the 3.5" drive later.
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**In other Tweets it is {{prs|916463543679180800|6|Oct|2017|alt=suggested}} that he uses a Compy phone (in actuality, just a phone with a [[Store#case compy|Compy case from the Store]]).
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{{tweet|pic=KeyboardStrongBadTweet.gif|text=AAAAAAHHHH!! |date=23 Apr 2015}}
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{{tweet|pic=RekidStoreDay.png|text=This tweet was pressed on 180 gram colored vinyl.<br>youtube: [[YouTube:XecNSd_lOYs|youtu.be/XecNSd_lOYs]]<br>flash: [[HR:recordstoreday.html|homestarrunner.com/<br>recordstoreday.html]]  |date=18 Apr 2015}}
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{{tweet|pic=aupaunch.png|text=Aw paunch! Just got my new Compy Phone. Does anybody know which one of these cables is the car charger?! |date=14 Apr 2015}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterLappier.gif|text=3D print your own dang [[Lappier]]! My gift to you on this fine Apro Foo Day. STL file: [[HR:wallpapers/lappier_3d_logo.stl|homestarrunner.com/<br>wallpapers/lap...]] [[twitter:hashtag/MakerBad|#MakerBad]]|date=1 Apr 2015}}
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{{tweet|pic=Twitter3DLappier.gif|text=I said some words in a sequence I found very pleasing. Maybe you will too.|date=1 Apr 2015}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterFlash5.jpg|text=New Ween Toon YouTube link for the Flash-ularly impaired. [[YouTube:l_-SgC_lyCo|youtube.be/l_-SgC_lyCo]]|date=30 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterWeen14Announcement.jpg|text=Witness the horror of the new Halloween cartoon: [[HR:ween14.html|homestarrunner.com/<br>ween14.html]]|date=30 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=unnofficialproduct.jpg|text=Attn: Internet. If you come across this game DO NOT BUY! Despite the exquisite artwork it is NOT an official product!|date=25 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterFanstuffDoorKnocker.jpg|text=For 5 years the [[Weekly Fanstuff]] has suffered under the tyranny of the Homestar Doorknocka! Sic Homestar Tyrannis!|date=22 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterNunchuckGun.jpg|text=Psst! Hey D. Pweb! Know where a private eye/crooked cop can score some rounds for one of these babies? [[twitter:hashtag/nunchukgun|#nunchukgun]]|date=21 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=Halloween_Safety.png|text=Seriously you juys. Time for some real talk about Halloween safety! <br> [[YouTube:q610U9W6sBQ|youtu.be/q610U9W6sBQ]]|date=20 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=ferr-tweeted.gif|text=Just gonna leave this here for you guys. [[Edgarware]] is shareware after all.|size=120px<!--temporary-->|date=15 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterRedundantTweetObliterator.jpg|text=Too many '[[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|How do you tweet with boxing gloves on]]' tweets! Must... drop... train on em!!|date=15 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterEmailSelfAware.jpg|text=And last but not least, I'm pretty sure I just triggered the singularity.|date=10 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterInboxHaHaHa.jpg|text=Oh staunch. Tried a different email client and now it's just mocking me!|date=8 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=TwitterEmailError.jpg|text=Uh, anyone know what to do when a body gets THIS error:|date=7 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=fisheyelens.gif|text=Just me and Coach Z givin the pyorple what they want: [[YouTube:rbvxlvSIIww|youtu.be/rbvxlvSIIww]]|size=120px<!--temporary-->|date=3 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=DNA_Evidence_Twitter.jpg|text=Finally filled this up! Now does anybody know the address I'm sposed to mail this to so I can get verified?|date=2 Oct 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=twitter bothdrives.jpg|text=Oh damp!! Got it running on <u>both</u> drives!! Now I think I can re-tweet! &mdash; SB<!--transcript of image-->|date=30 Sep 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=Twitter_ASCII.png|text=[[Good Graphics|High-res]] screengrab from my upcoming new jam!! &mdash; SB<!--transcript of image-->|date=27 Sep 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=thepapertweetworking.jpg|text=Hey! It worked!! &mdash; SB<!--transcript of image-->|date=26 Sep 2014}}
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{{tweet|text=TWITTER|date=26 Sep 2014}}
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{{tweet|pic=Twitter_Doing_This_Right.png|text=Am I doing this right?! &mdash; SB<!--transcript of image-->|date=26 Sep 2014}}
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==See Also==
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*[[@strongbadactual (Instagram)]]
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*[[Social Media]]
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*[[Skills of an Artist]]
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*[[Strong Bad Email]]
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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* Visit the [[twitter:StrongBadActual|@StrongBadActual]] twitter page
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*[[twitter:StrongBadActual|Visit the @StrongBadActual Twitter page]]
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**[[twitter:StrongBadActual/with_replies|Read all Tweets and replies by @StrongBadActual]]
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Current revision as of 03:23, 30 November 2023

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This article is about Strong Bad's Twitter account. For the Instagram account of the same name, see @strongbadactual (Instagram).
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@StrongBadActual is Strong Bad's Twitter (also known as X) account. It posts a variety of original text, images, and videos, some promoting recent Homestar Runner projects, others responding to fans. The account has surpassed 97,000 followers as of 2023.

In recent years, @StrongBadActual has become the most active facet of the Homestar Runner body of work: multiple tweets are posted a month while several months can pass between site updates. The account has also superseded several aspects of the site: Strong Bad Emails now prompt viewers to ">tweet here to email strong bad @StrongBadActual" rather than emailing strongbad@homestarrunner.com, fan works are recognized on the account rather than through Weekly Fanstuff, Fan Costumes are solicited through tweets rather than emails, and several short toons have only been released on Twitter.

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[edit] History

Homestar Runner went on an extended hiatus beginning in 2010. Matt Chapman registered a personal Twitter account, @ronginald, on September 3, 2011 and occasionally interacted with fans before closing the account on January 22, 2013; @StrongBadActual was registered days later on September 29, 2011, but remained inactive. When Matt was interviewed on the July 7, 2014 episode of The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show, he spoke about potentially reviving the site and discussed "giv[ing] Strong Bad a Twitter account" as something The Brothers Chaps "would have to feel out and see if it feels right".

The first tweet was posted to @StrongBadActual on September 26, 2014. Attention was drawn to the account when Homestar Runner co-creator Craig Zobel retweeted its first post. The account was also promoted by Alex Hirsch, creator of Gravity Falls, who Matt Chapman worked with during the hiatus.

Despite early speculation if the account was official, the release of Fish Eye Lens on October 3, 2014 retroactively confirmed it to be genuine as a prior post had featured a behind-the-scenes image from the toon. The first Lappier email, sbemail 206, released April 1, 2015, marked the first mention of the account on homestarrunner.com. The first time the account was officially linked to was in a 2017 main page message reading "strong bad's twitter". From December 31, 2020 to November 23, 2023, a Twitter timeline was embedded on the index page.

[edit] Profile

Header image

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Explanations

  • Including "Actual", "Real", or similar phrasing in a username (in addition to or instead of existing Twitter verification methods) is common practice for celebrities and organizations who wish to identify an official account from one run by a fan or imposter. Additionly, the username @strongbad was in use on both Twitter and Instagram prior to the creation of either @StrongBadActual account.

[edit] Trivia

[edit] Inside References

[edit] See Also

[edit] External Links

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