Flag Intro

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[[Image:flagintro.PNG|thumb|Stars and Stripes]]
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An intro toon that features [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] and Old Glory. It was probably intended for use on Independence Day. When the toon completes, [[Main Page 12]] is displayed.
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An intro toon that features [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] and {{wp|Old Glory}}. It was probably intended for use on [[Independence Day]]. When the toon completes, it always leads to [[Main Page 12]].
'''Running Time:''' 0:20
'''Running Time:''' 0:20
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'''Cast:''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}.
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'''Cast:''' {{Film|Homestar Runner}}
==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
===Trivia===
===Trivia===
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*The star pattern displayed in the flag's union is a [http://www.usflag.org/history/the28starflag.html 28-star] design. It was introduced on July 4, 1846, when Texas was admitted to the Union. The design was used for only one year.
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*This the first time the "[[Everybody Everybody]]" song cuts off early.
===Goofs===
===Goofs===
*The flag has 14 stripes. An American flag has 13 stripes (7 red and 6 white), each representing one of the original 13 colonies.
*The flag has 14 stripes. An American flag has 13 stripes (7 red and 6 white), each representing one of the original 13 colonies.
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*Homestar's running animation is somewhat screwed up. His legs appear to jump to a different place in mid-step.
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===Real-World References===
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*The flag only has a 28 stars, rather than 50. Historically, {{w|List of flags of the United States|a United States flag with a 28-star design}} was used from July 4, 1846 (recognizing {{w|Texas}}) until July 4, 1847 (recognizing {{w|Iowa}} becoming the 29th state).
== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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*[[http://www.homestarrunner.kitkorp.com/flagintro.swf |view the Flash file for "Flag Intro"]]
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*[[oldhr:flagintro.swf|view the Flash file for "Flag Intro"]]
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*[[Mirror:flagintro.html|mirror source for "Flag Intro"]] (in case the link above does not work)
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{{subtitlesLinks|flagintro}}
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[[Category:Intro Toons]]
[[Category:Holiday Toons]]
[[Category:Holiday Toons]]

Current revision as of 22:17, 4 October 2024

Stars and Stripes

An intro toon that features Homestar and Old Glory. It was probably intended for use on Independence Day. When the toon completes, it always leads to Main Page 12.

Running Time: 0:20

Cast: Homestar Runner

Contents

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Trivia

[edit] Goofs

  • The flag has 14 stripes. An American flag has 13 stripes (7 red and 6 white), each representing one of the original 13 colonies.

[edit] Real-World References

[edit] External Links

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