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'''[[Wikipedia:Jones|Jones]]''' is a fairly common surname in the [[Homestar Runner universe]]; furthermore, it is a synonym for a [http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/jones craving].
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'''Jones''' is used in various contexts in [[Homestar Runner universe]]. The {{w|Jones (surname)|surname "Jones"}}, one of the most common last names in the United States, is used in naming generic characters. The {{p|l=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jones slang term "Jones"}}, referring to an intense craving, is also used by the characters. The terms may even be conflated, as is the case with Mashed Potato Jones.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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*[[Thorax Corporation]] — Patricia Delabor-Jones is one of the Delabor family.
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*[[Thorax Corporation]] {{--}} Patricia Delabor-Jones is one of the Delabor family.
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*Email [[morning routine]] — [[Strong Bad]] refers to [[Strong Sad]] as "Interrupter Jones", a reference to [[George Lucas#Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]], after his constant [[egg]]-related interruptions.
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*Email [[morning routine]] {{--}} [[Strong Bad]] refers to [[Strong Sad]] as "Interrupter Jones", alluding to [[Indiana Jones]], after his constant [[egg]]-related interruptions.
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*[[Peasant's Quest]] — [[Rather Dashing]] is referred to as Misspeller Jones.
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*[[Peasant's Quest]] {{--}} [[Rather Dashing]] is referred to as Misspeller Jones.
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*[[Halloween Fairstival]] — [[The King of Town]] asks Strong Bad and [[The Cheat]] if either of them "got a wicked mashed potato jones". Strong Bad remarks that Mashed Potato Jones is "a fella [he'd] like to meet".
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*[[Halloween Fairstival]] {{--}} [[The King of Town]] asks Strong Bad and [[The Cheat]] if either of them "got a wicked mashed potato jones". Strong Bad remarks that Mashed Potato Jones is "a fella [he'd] like to meet".
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*[[Sketchbook]] — A sketch of Mashed Potato Jones was featured on [[Sketchbook 2004#SK-2004-11-08|November 8, 2004]].
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**[[Sketchbook]] {{--}} A sketch of Mashed Potato Jones was featured on [[Sketchbook 2004#SK-2004-11-08|November 8, 2004]].
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*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — [[Homestar Runner]] asks Strong Bad, "Essence of busted old TVs? 'Cause I got a serious jones!"
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*[[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] {{--}} [[Homestar Runner]] asks Strong Bad, "Essence of busted old TVs? 'Cause I got a serious jones!"
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*[[Hot Jones]] is a white drink associated with [[Decemberween]] with red sprinkles on the top.
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*Email [[sbemail 206]] {{--}} A product entitled "Olde Time Jones Drug Filled Tonic" is advertised by an animatronic [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]].
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*Email [[sbemail206]] — A product entitled "Olde Time Jones Drug Filled Tonic" is advertised by an animatronic [[Old-Timey Strong Bad]].
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[[ dangerequs decemberween]] the whole plot is centered around hot Jones
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==See Also==
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*[[Hot Jones]]
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*[[Indiana Jones]]
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Current revision as of 20:17, 15 March 2024

"Now there's a fella I'd like to meet!"

Jones is used in various contexts in Homestar Runner universe. The surname "Jones", one of the most common last names in the United States, is used in naming generic characters. The slang term "Jones", referring to an intense craving, is also used by the characters. The terms may even be conflated, as is the case with Mashed Potato Jones.

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