John McEnroe

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A commonly referenced character in the [[Homestar Runner universe]], '''[[Wikipedia:John McEnroe|John McEnroe]]''' is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won seven Grand Slam singles titles – three at Wimbledon and four at the US Open. He also won nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles and one Grand Slam mixed doubles title. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999. He was noted for his bad temper.
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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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**In an [[3 Times Halloween Funjob#Easter Eggs|Easter egg]], Puppet Homestar is also seen in a McEnroe costume on a tennis court. He parodies McEnroe's famous catchphrase "You cannot be serious!", which he often shouted at [[Wikipedia:The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]] umpires in 1981.
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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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*[[Some Extras]] — Puppet Homestar is dressed as McEnroe for a short period of time at the beginning.
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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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*[[Senorial Day]] — [[Bubs]] wears a John McEnroe costume.
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*[[Senorial Day]] {{--}} [[Bubs]] wears a John McEnroe costume.
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*[[Where's an Egg?]] — McEnroe is a suspect in the game.
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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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*[[Tennis]]
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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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[edit] See Also