The Show: Ween Edition Costumes

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[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The Show: Ween Edition]], Halloween 2023.
[[Halloween Costumes|Costumes]] that the characters wore in [[The Show: Ween Edition]], Halloween 2023.
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| [[Image:tomstardovunner.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner as Tom Dover]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || Tom Dover || Tom Dover is one of the three Dover boys from the cult favorite Chuck Jones Merrie Melodies cartoon, “The Dover Boys at Pimento University”, which was originally released in 1942. Tom is the oldest of the three jerks- um, brothers, who attempted to rescue their shared fiancé Dora Standpiepe from "coward, bully, cad, and thief" Dan Backslide. However, Dora manages to beat up Backslide and instead knock each other out. A collaborative remake made by over 90 different animators was released in 2018.|| [[Wikipedia:The Dover Boys at Pimento University|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[Image:tomstardovunner.PNG|150px|Homestar Runner as Tom Dover]] || [[Homestar Runner]] || Tom Dover || Tom Dover is one of the three titular brothers from ''The Dover Boys at Pimento University'', a 1942 ''[[Looney Tunes|Merrie Melodies]]'' cartoon directed by {{w|Chuck Jones}}. A loose parody of the {{w|Rover Boys}}, the absurdist and {{w|Limited animation|distinctly animated}} short follows the brothers as they attempt to rescue their shared fiancée Dora Standpipe from "coward, bully, cad, and thief" Dan Backslide.<br/>Over the decades, the short has developed a cult following. The trio made cameo appearances in ''{{w|Animaniacs}}'' and ''{{w|Space Jam}}'', while a 2018 fan production [[YouTube:j0U8iL38xfM|collaboratively re-animated the short]].|| {{w|The Dover Boys at Pimento University|Wikipedia article for ''The Dover Boys at Pimento University''}}
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| [[File:Coach Z Beastie Boys Intergalactic.png|150px|Coach Z as a Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video]] || [[Coach Z]] || A Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video || “Intergalactic” was the lead single from the the Beastie Boys’ 1998 album ''Hello Nasty''. In the music video for the song, the three members of the group dressed as Japanese construction workers who also pilot a giant space robot, who does battle with an octopus-headed monster (or kaiju, to be more specific) in Tokyo. || [[Wikipedia:Beastie Boys|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Coach Z Beastie Boys Intergalactic.png|150px|Coach Z as a Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video]] || [[Coach Z]] || A Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video || "Intergalactic" was the lead single from the the [[Beastie Boys]]' 1998 album ''Hello Nasty''. The music video, a parody of ''{{w|Giant Robo (TV series)|Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot}}'', interspersed footage of the group as Japanese construction workers dancing alongside a story of the trio piloting {{w|mecha|a giant space robot}} to do battle with {{w|kaiju|an octopus-headed monster}} in Tokyo. || {{w|Intergalactic (song)|Wikipedia article for "Intergalactic"}}
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| [[File:KoT_as_Immortan_Joe.png|150px|King of Town as Immortan Joe]] || [[King of Town]] || Immortan Joe || Colonel Joe Moore, better known as Immortan Joe is the main villain of the 2015 revival of the Mad Max movie series, the Oscar-nominated Mad Max: Fury Road. Played by Hugh Keays-Byrne, he was the lord of The Citadel and the leader of the fanatical War Boys, and kidnapped women across the wasteland (including the deuteragonist of the film, Furiosa) to be his breeding slaves. || [[Wikipedia:Mad Max: Fury Road|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:KoT_as_Immortan_Joe.png|150px|King of Town as Immortan Joe]] || [[King of Town]] || Immortan Joe || Immortan Joe is a post-apocalyptic warlord and the primary antagonist of the 2015 movie ''Mad Max: Fury Road'', portrayed by {{w|Hugh Keays-Byrne}}. Residing in a massive citadel, the Immortan controls the limited supply of water and commands an army of fanatical car-obsessed "War Boys". Due to unspecified injury or disease, Immortan Joe wears a distinctive skeletal breathing mask and a clear plastic carapace adorned with military insignia and additional medals made from scrap. || {{w|Immortan Joe|Wikipedia article}}
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| [[File:Bubs Jack Flack.png|150px|Bubs as Jack Flack]] || [[Bubs]] || Jack Flack || Jack Flack is from the 1980s movie, ''Cloak and Dagger''. He is the main character of the video game "Cloak and Dagger", but also appears as an action figurine and a figment of the main character, Davey Osborne's imagination as a friend and action hero mentor. Davey gets a cartridge of the game containing important military secrets and must protect it from various thugs.|| [[Wikipedia:Cloak & Dagger (1984 film)|Wikipedia article]]
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| {{anchor|Jack_Flack}}[[File:Bubs Jack Flack.png|150px|Bubs as Jack Flack]] || [[Bubs]] || Jack Flack || Jack Flack a fictional action hero portrayed by {{w|Dabney Coleman}} in the 1984 movie ''Cloak & Dagger''. He is the main character of the video game "Cloak & Dagger", but also appears as an action figurine and a figment of the main character, Davey Osborne's imagination as a friend and action hero mentor. Davey gets a cartridge of the game containing important military secrets and must protect it from various thugs.|| {{w|Cloak & Dagger (1984 film)|Wikipedia article for ''Cloak & Dagger''}}
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| [[Image:marzipenny.PNG|150px|Marzipan as Penny]] || [[Marzipan]] || Penny || Penny is a claymation character created by Craig Bartlett (creator of ''Hey Arnold!'') and animated by Aardman Productions. She was originally created as shorts for [[Wikipedia:Pee-wee's Playhouse|Pee-wee's Playhouse]] after Bartlett moved to Los Angeles in 1987. The premise of the shorts is that Penny will discuss various topics and express certain interests, while the animation would show literal depictions of the things she talks about. One of Penny's traits is that her eyes are made of two copper penny coins, hence the name. She also appeared on a anti-drug PSA on ABC. || [[Wikipedia:Pee-wee's Playhouse|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[Image:marzipenny.PNG|150px|Marzipan as Penny]] || [[Marzipan]] || Penny || Penny is a [[claymation]] character created by {{w|Craig Bartlett}} and animated by {{w|Aardman Productions}}. She was originally created as shorts for ''Pee‑wee's Playhouse'' after Bartlett moved to Los Angeles in 1987. The premise of the shorts is that Penny will discuss various topics and express certain interests, while the animation would show literal depictions of the things she talks about. One of Penny's traits is that her eyes are made of two copper penny coins, hence the name. She also appeared on [[YouTube:lHfbFhLsJvQ|an anti-drug PSA]] in 1991. || [[Wikipedia:Pee-wee's Playhouse|Wikipedia article for ''Pee-wee's Playhouse'']]
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| [[File:Pom Pom Billy Bob Brockali.png|150px|Pom Pom as Billy Bob Brockali]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Billy Bob Brockali || Billy Bob Brockali was the mascot of ShowBiz Pizza Place. He was one of the singers and the bassist of the band The Rock-afire Explosion. Emerging after a split between creator Robert L. Brock and Chuck E. Cheese's owners, Pizza Time Theater, the two eventually merged, with all remaining restaurants becoming Chuck E. Cheese locations.|| [[Wikipedia:ShowBiz Pizza Place|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Pom Pom Billy Bob Brockali.png|150px|Pom Pom as Billy Bob Brockali]] || [[Pom Pom]] || Billy Bob Brockali || Billy Bob Brockali was the mascot of ShowBiz Pizza Place, a family entertainment center and pizza restaurant chain. Appearing as a {{w|Costumed performer|walkaround}} and {{w|animatronic}} character, Billy Bob could also be seen singing and playing bass in the house band {{w|The Rock-afire Explosion}}. ShowBiz Pizza merged with {{w|Chuck E. Cheese}}'s in the 1980s, with all remaining restaurants becoming rebranded to Chuck E. Cheese by 1994.|| [[Wikipedia:ShowBiz Pizza Place|Wikipedia article for ShowBiz Pizza Place]]
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| [[File:The Cheat ET.png|150px|The Cheat as E.T. dressed up by Gertie]] || [[The Cheat]] || E.T. Dressed up by Gertie || The Cheat is dressed up in the Halloween costume chosen for the title character by Gertie Taylor in the 1982 film ''E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial''. || [[Wikipedia:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:The Cheat ET.png|150px|The Cheat as E.T. dressed up by Gertie]] || [[The Cheat]] || E.T. Dressed up by Gertie || In the 1982 film ''E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial'', E.T. is an alien accidentally left behind on Earth who connects with a young boy named Elliott. His younger sister, Gertie, dresses up E.T. in a mismatched outfit while the two play together. || {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article for ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''}}
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| [[File:Poopsmith Xur.png|150px|The Poopsmith as Xur]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Xur || Xur is the main antagonist of the 1984 sci-fi film ''The Last Starfighter'' || [[Wikipedia:The Last Starfighter|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Poopsmith Xur.png|150px|The Poopsmith as Xur]] || [[The Poopsmith]] || Xur || Xur, played by Norman Snow, is the main antagonist of the 1984 sci-fi film ''The Last Starfighter''. The leader of the Ko-Dan empire, Xur betrays his father, Ambassador Enduran of the Star League, and starts a war between the two factions. The Star League sets up an arcade machine to find the best pilots of the universe, which sets up the plot of the film. || [[Wikipedia:The Last Starfighter|Wikipedia article for ''The Last Starfighter'']]
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| [[File:Homsar Sgt Deux Deux.png|150px|Homsar as Sgt. Deux Deux]] || [[Homsar]] || Sgt. Deux Deux || Sgt. Deux Deux is the Inspector's sidekick from ''The Inspector'' cartoons. || [[Wikipedia:The Inspector|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Homsar Sgt Deux Deux.png|150px|Homsar as Sgt. Deux Deux]] || [[Homsar]] || Sgt. Deux Deux || Sgt. Deux Deux is the Inspector's sidekick from ''The Inspector'' cartoons. A Spaniard {{w|Gendarmerie|gendarme}}, he was even more dim-witted than the already quite obtuse Inspector, with a catchphrase of "Holy frijoles!". The cartoon series was inspired by the character of {{w|Inspector Clouseau|Inspector Clouseau}} from ''{{w|The Pink Panther}}'' film series. || [[Wikipedia:The Inspector|Wikipedia article for ''The Inspector'']]
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| [[File:Strong Sad Elliot ET.png|150px|Strong Sad as Elliott's Halloween costume]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Elliot's Halloween Costume || Strong Sad is dressed up in the zombie costume that Elliott Taylor wore in ''E.T.'' || [[Wikipedia:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Strong Sad Elliot ET.png|150px|Strong Sad as Elliott's Halloween costume]] || [[Strong Sad]] || Elliott's Halloween Costume || The second ''E.T.'' costume featured, Strong Sad is dressed up in the zombie costume that Elliott wears on Halloween night. || {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article for ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''}}
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| [[File:Strong Mad Rockbiter.png|150px|Strong Mad as Rockbiter]] || [[Strong Mad]] || Rockbiter || Pyornkrachzark the Rock-Biter, was one of the many creatures Bastion encountered in the film and book, The Neverending Story, named after their diet of rocks and earth-based materials. || [[Wikipedia:The Neverending Story|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Strong Mad Rockbiter.png|150px|Strong Mad as Rockbiter]] || [[Strong Mad]] || Rockbiter || Pyornkrachzark the Rock-Biter was one of the many creatures Bastion encountered in the film ''[[The NeverEnding Story]]'', named after their diet of rocks and earth-based materials. || {{w|The NeverEnding Story (film)|Wikipedia article for ''The NeverEnding Story''}}
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| [[File:Strong Bad Mike ET.png|150px|Strong Bad as Elliott's brother Mike's Halloween costume]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Elliot's brother Mike's Halloween Costume || Strong Bad is wearing the costume worn by Mike Taylor, Elliott’s older brother, in ''E.T.''; the costume is of a man with a knife stabbed through his head. E.T. attempts to heal the "wound", but the brother stops him by telling him it is fake.|| [[Wikipedia:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article]]
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| [[File:Strong Bad Mike ET.png|150px|Strong Bad as Elliott's brother Mike's Halloween costume]] || [[Strong Bad]] || Elliott's brother Mike's Halloween Costume || In a third ''E.T.'' outfit, Strong Bad wears the same costume that Mike, Elliott's older brother, wears on Halloween. The costume is of a man with a knife stabbed through his head; the well-meaning E.T. attempts to heal the "wound", though Mike lets him know it is fake.|| {{w|E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|Wikipedia article for ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''}}
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Current revision as of 02:03, 6 December 2023

Costumes that the characters wore in The Show: Ween Edition, Halloween 2023.

Image Character Costume Explanation External Links
Homestar Runner as Tom Dover Homestar Runner Tom Dover Tom Dover is one of the three titular brothers from The Dover Boys at Pimento University, a 1942 Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Chuck Jones. A loose parody of the Rover Boys, the absurdist and distinctly animated short follows the brothers as they attempt to rescue their shared fiancée Dora Standpipe from "coward, bully, cad, and thief" Dan Backslide.
Over the decades, the short has developed a cult following. The trio made cameo appearances in Animaniacs and Space Jam, while a 2018 fan production collaboratively re-animated the short.
Wikipedia article for The Dover Boys at Pimento University
Coach Z as a Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video Coach Z A Beastie Boy from the Intergalactic video "Intergalactic" was the lead single from the the Beastie Boys' 1998 album Hello Nasty. The music video, a parody of Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, interspersed footage of the group as Japanese construction workers dancing alongside a story of the trio piloting a giant space robot to do battle with an octopus-headed monster in Tokyo. Wikipedia article for "Intergalactic"
King of Town as Immortan Joe King of Town Immortan Joe Immortan Joe is a post-apocalyptic warlord and the primary antagonist of the 2015 movie Mad Max: Fury Road, portrayed by Hugh Keays-Byrne. Residing in a massive citadel, the Immortan controls the limited supply of water and commands an army of fanatical car-obsessed "War Boys". Due to unspecified injury or disease, Immortan Joe wears a distinctive skeletal breathing mask and a clear plastic carapace adorned with military insignia and additional medals made from scrap. Wikipedia article
Bubs as Jack Flack Bubs Jack Flack Jack Flack a fictional action hero portrayed by Dabney Coleman in the 1984 movie Cloak & Dagger. He is the main character of the video game "Cloak & Dagger", but also appears as an action figurine and a figment of the main character, Davey Osborne's imagination as a friend and action hero mentor. Davey gets a cartridge of the game containing important military secrets and must protect it from various thugs. Wikipedia article for Cloak & Dagger
Marzipan as Penny Marzipan Penny Penny is a claymation character created by Craig Bartlett and animated by Aardman Productions. She was originally created as shorts for Pee‑wee's Playhouse after Bartlett moved to Los Angeles in 1987. The premise of the shorts is that Penny will discuss various topics and express certain interests, while the animation would show literal depictions of the things she talks about. One of Penny's traits is that her eyes are made of two copper penny coins, hence the name. She also appeared on an anti-drug PSA in 1991. Wikipedia article for Pee-wee's Playhouse
Pom Pom as Billy Bob Brockali Pom Pom Billy Bob Brockali Billy Bob Brockali was the mascot of ShowBiz Pizza Place, a family entertainment center and pizza restaurant chain. Appearing as a walkaround and animatronic character, Billy Bob could also be seen singing and playing bass in the house band The Rock-afire Explosion. ShowBiz Pizza merged with Chuck E. Cheese's in the 1980s, with all remaining restaurants becoming rebranded to Chuck E. Cheese by 1994. Wikipedia article for ShowBiz Pizza Place
The Cheat as E.T. dressed up by Gertie The Cheat E.T. Dressed up by Gertie In the 1982 film E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial, E.T. is an alien accidentally left behind on Earth who connects with a young boy named Elliott. His younger sister, Gertie, dresses up E.T. in a mismatched outfit while the two play together. Wikipedia article for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
The Poopsmith as Xur The Poopsmith Xur Xur, played by Norman Snow, is the main antagonist of the 1984 sci-fi film The Last Starfighter. The leader of the Ko-Dan empire, Xur betrays his father, Ambassador Enduran of the Star League, and starts a war between the two factions. The Star League sets up an arcade machine to find the best pilots of the universe, which sets up the plot of the film. Wikipedia article for The Last Starfighter
Homsar as Sgt. Deux Deux Homsar Sgt. Deux Deux Sgt. Deux Deux is the Inspector's sidekick from The Inspector cartoons. A Spaniard gendarme, he was even more dim-witted than the already quite obtuse Inspector, with a catchphrase of "Holy frijoles!". The cartoon series was inspired by the character of Inspector Clouseau from The Pink Panther film series. Wikipedia article for The Inspector
Strong Sad as Elliott's Halloween costume Strong Sad Elliott's Halloween Costume The second E.T. costume featured, Strong Sad is dressed up in the zombie costume that Elliott wears on Halloween night. Wikipedia article for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Strong Mad as Rockbiter Strong Mad Rockbiter Pyornkrachzark the Rock-Biter was one of the many creatures Bastion encountered in the film The NeverEnding Story, named after their diet of rocks and earth-based materials. Wikipedia article for The NeverEnding Story
Strong Bad as Elliott's brother Mike's Halloween costume Strong Bad Elliott's brother Mike's Halloween Costume In a third E.T. outfit, Strong Bad wears the same costume that Mike, Elliott's older brother, wears on Halloween. The costume is of a man with a knife stabbed through his head; the well-meaning E.T. attempts to heal the "wound", though Mike lets him know it is fake. Wikipedia article for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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