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| - | + | '''''{{w|Indiana Jones}}''''', a series following the globetrotting adventures of {{w|Indiana Jones (character)|the eponymous archeologist}}, has been referenced in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. Starting as trilogy of movies that homaged 1930's adventure serials, it has become a major franchise including video games, comics, a prequel TV series, and two further sequel movies. | |
| - | '''''{{w|Indiana Jones}}''''', a series following the globetrotting adventures of {{w|Indiana Jones (character)|the eponymous archeologist}}, has been referenced in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. Starting as trilogy of movies | + | |
== References == | == References == | ||
*Email [[morning routine]] {{--}} Strong Bad calls [[Strong Sad]] "Interruptor Jones". | *Email [[morning routine]] {{--}} Strong Bad calls [[Strong Sad]] "Interruptor Jones". | ||
| - | *[[The System is Down]] {{--}} Strong Bad explaining "We've got our top men working on it 'round the clock" is a reference to what | + | *[[The System is Down]] {{--}} Strong Bad explaining "We've got our top men working on it 'round the clock" is a reference to what a government representative tells Indiana Jones about the status of the {{w|Ark of the Covenant}} at the end of ''{{w|Raiders of the Lost Ark}}''. |
| - | *Email [[best thing]] ([[best thing#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Strong Bad compares his research on four-armed Grimace to the {{p|l=https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Grail_Diary Grail diary}}, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.'s research on the {{w|Holy Grail}} from ''{{w|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade}}''. | + | *Email [[best thing]] ([[best thing#Commentary Transcript|DVD commentary]]) {{--}} Strong Bad compares his research on [[McDonald's|four-armed Grimace]] to the {{p|l=https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Grail_Diary Grail diary}}, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.'s research on the {{w|Holy Grail}} from ''{{w|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade}}''. |
*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] {{--}} One of the fake options in the opening is "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote originally from ''{{wp|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure}}'' and referenced in several later [[LucasArts]] titles. | *[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] {{--}} One of the fake options in the opening is "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote originally from ''{{wp|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure}}'' and referenced in several later [[LucasArts]] titles. | ||
| - | *Email [[pizza joint]] {{--}} In response to the lengthy name of "[[The Pizz|Strong Bad's Strong Badian Pizz]]{{--}}", [[The Ugly One]] (in a sarcophagus) declares "I belong in a museum!", referencing Jones' | + | *Email [[pizza joint]] {{--}} In response to the lengthy name of "[[The Pizz|Strong Bad's Strong Badian Pizz]]{{--}}", [[The Ugly One]] (in a sarcophagus) declares "I belong in a museum!", referencing Jones' declaration from ''Last Crusade'' that {{p|l=https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Cross_of_Coronado an artifact}} "belongs in a museum". |
| - | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of [[Fluffy Puff Mayo]]. This is | + | *[[Homestar Ruiner]] {{--}} Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of [[Fluffy Puff Mayo]]. This is likely a reference to ''{{wp|Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis}}'', where Indy's refrigerator only had a lone jar of mayonnaise. |
*[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} While in the [[Homsar Reservation]], asking Strong Sad [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Homsar Reservation)#Tuning Fork → Strong Sad|about the tuning fork]] will prompt him to respond "It belongs in a museum!" | *[[Strong Badia the Free]] {{--}} While in the [[Homsar Reservation]], asking Strong Sad [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Homsar Reservation)#Tuning Fork → Strong Sad|about the tuning fork]] will prompt him to respond "It belongs in a museum!" | ||
*[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] {{--}} | *[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] {{--}} | ||
**[[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]] says that [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Smoky Office)#Paintings|the paintings in the office]] "belong in a museum!" | **[[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]] says that [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective Responses (Smoky Office)#Paintings|the paintings in the office]] "belong in a museum!" | ||
| - | **[[Renaldo]] saying "All we want is the girl!" is a reference to Jones negotiating for Marion's release in ''Raiders''. | + | **[[Renaldo]] saying "All we want is the girl!" is a reference to Jones negotiating for {{w|Marion Ravenwood}}'s release in ''Raiders''. |
**Dangeresque says "Ahh, Venice!", a line Jones repeats while visiting the city in ''Last Crusade''. | **Dangeresque says "Ahh, Venice!", a line Jones repeats while visiting the city in ''Last Crusade''. | ||
**[[Uzi Bazooka]] shoots [[Dadgeresque]] in a manner very similar to when Indiana Jones's father is shot in ''Last Crusade''. | **[[Uzi Bazooka]] shoots [[Dadgeresque]] in a manner very similar to when Indiana Jones's father is shot in ''Last Crusade''. | ||
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*[[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] {{--}} [[The Topplegangers|Subtlefuge]]'s description of Swampslash's abilities is similar to Indiana Jones' exaggerated description of Marcus Brody in ''Last Crusade'': "He speaks a dozen languages[...] He'll blend in, disappear..." | *[[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] {{--}} [[The Topplegangers|Subtlefuge]]'s description of Swampslash's abilities is similar to Indiana Jones' exaggerated description of Marcus Brody in ''Last Crusade'': "He speaks a dozen languages[...] He'll blend in, disappear..." | ||
*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} | *[[Halloween Hide & Seek]] {{--}} | ||
| - | **Examining | + | **Examining [[The Cheat]]'s silhouette has [[I really like your costume|Homestar mistake him]] for Mullet [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"|Indym'n]] Jones. |
| - | **Asking Strong Bad about | + | **[[Halloween Hide & Seek Responses#The Cheat?|Asking Strong Bad about The Cheat]] will result in Strong Bad quoting the same ''Crusade'' description of Brody used in [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]], verbatim. |
| - | *{{postref|1613971824278110223|13|Jan|2023}} {{--}} The Cheat provides an alternative to "tired old | + | *{{postref|1613971824278110223|13|Jan|2023}} {{--}} The Cheat provides an alternative to "tired old Indym'n Jones gifs": an [[Powered By The Cheat|animation]] of Strong Sad rapidly aging into a skeleton, mirroring Walter Donovan's fate in ''Last Crusade''. |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 23 February 2024
Indiana Jones, a series following the globetrotting adventures of the eponymous archeologist, has been referenced in Homestar Runner. Starting as trilogy of movies that homaged 1930's adventure serials, it has become a major franchise including video games, comics, a prequel TV series, and two further sequel movies.
References
- Email morning routine — Strong Bad calls Strong Sad "Interruptor Jones".
- The System is Down — Strong Bad explaining "We've got our top men working on it 'round the clock" is a reference to what a government representative tells Indiana Jones about the status of the Ark of the Covenant at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- Email best thing (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad compares his research on four-armed Grimace to the Grail diary, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.'s research on the Holy Grail from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
- Halloween Potion-ma-jig — One of the fake options in the opening is "I'm selling these fine leather jackets..." a quote originally from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure and referenced in several later LucasArts titles.
- Email pizza joint — In response to the lengthy name of "Strong Bad's Strong Badian Pizz—", The Ugly One (in a sarcophagus) declares "I belong in a museum!", referencing Jones' declaration from Last Crusade that an artifact "belongs in a museum".
- Homestar Ruiner — Strong Bad's refrigerator is completely empty except for a jar of Fluffy Puff Mayo. This is likely a reference to Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, where Indy's refrigerator only had a lone jar of mayonnaise.
- Strong Badia the Free — While in the Homsar Reservation, asking Strong Sad about the tuning fork will prompt him to respond "It belongs in a museum!"
- Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective —
- Dangeresque says that the paintings in the office "belong in a museum!"
- Renaldo saying "All we want is the girl!" is a reference to Jones negotiating for Marion Ravenwood's release in Raiders.
- Dangeresque says "Ahh, Venice!", a line Jones repeats while visiting the city in Last Crusade.
- Uzi Bazooka shoots Dadgeresque in a manner very similar to when Indiana Jones's father is shot in Last Crusade.
- 8-Bit is Enough — When asking Strong Bad to help him find his lucky quarter, Homestar comments, "I hear you're the best digger in Cairo", a modified quote from Raiders.
- Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2 — Subtlefuge's description of Swampslash's abilities is similar to Indiana Jones' exaggerated description of Marcus Brody in Last Crusade: "He speaks a dozen languages[...] He'll blend in, disappear..."
- Halloween Hide & Seek —
- Examining The Cheat's silhouette has Homestar mistake him for Mullet Indym'n Jones.
- Asking Strong Bad about The Cheat will result in Strong Bad quoting the same Crusade description of Brody used in Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2, verbatim.
- @StrongBadActual tweet (13 Jan 2023) — The Cheat provides an alternative to "tired old Indym'n Jones gifs": an animation of Strong Sad rapidly aging into a skeleton, mirroring Walter Donovan's fate in Last Crusade.
