John McEnroe

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'''[[Wikipedia:John McEnroe|John McEnroe]]''' has been mentioned many times around the [[Homestar Runner universe]], and many characters wear costumes that resemble him.
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'''{{w|John McEnroe}}''' is a former professional [[Sports#Tennis|tennis]] player from the United States. During his career, he held the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously; McEnroe's records are still among the winningest in the sport of tennis. In addition to his tennis skills, McEnroe gained pop-culture prominence for his temper {{--}} most famously his argumentative shout of "You cannot be serious!" {{--}} and long, curly hair held in place with a [[headband]]. Both of these characteristics have been parodied in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] — [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] [[3 Times Halloween Funjob Costumes|dresses up as]] McEnroe for Halloween.
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*[[3 Times Halloween Funjob]] {{--}} [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] [[3 Times Halloween Funjob Costumes|dresses up as]] McEnroe for Halloween.
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*[[Some Extras]] — Puppet Homestar is dressed as McEnroe for a short period of time at the beginning.
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**In an [[3 Times Halloween Funjob#Easter Eggs|Easter egg]], [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet Homestar]] is also seen in a McEnroe costume, on a tennis court. He parodies McEnroe's angry outbursts from {{w|1981 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles|Wimbledon in 1981}}.
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*[[Senorial Day]] — [[Bubs]] wears a John McEnroe costume.
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*[[Some Extras]] {{--}} Puppet Homestar is dressed as McEnroe, in additional footage from the 3 Times Halloween Funjob Easter egg.
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*[[Where's an Egg?]] — McEnroe is seen in the game.
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*[[Senorial Day]] {{--}} [[Bubs]] wears a John McEnroe costume.
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*[[Where's an Egg?]] {{--}} McEnroe is among the suspects in the game.
==See Also==
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*[[LEMKE]]
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*[[Mark Lemke]]
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*[[Sports#Tennis|Tennis]]
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Current revision as of 05:06, 23 September 2024

"Let, me, in."

John McEnroe is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he held the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously; McEnroe's records are still among the winningest in the sport of tennis. In addition to his tennis skills, McEnroe gained pop-culture prominence for his temper — most famously his argumentative shout of "You cannot be serious!" — and long, curly hair held in place with a headband. Both of these characteristics have been parodied in Homestar Runner.

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