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[[Image:gremlin_homestarloween.png|thumb|"...I mean, he had some freakin' muscle!"]]
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[[File:TwitterRenaldo.gif|thumb|Behind the wheel]]
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{{distinguish|The Goblin}}
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The '''Gremlin''' is an {{w|AMC Gremlin}}. A popular subcompact car produced in America during the 1970s, the Gremlin's retro [[style]] is fitting with [[Strong Bad's Technology|many elements]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. It appears to be a 1973 Gremlin X model, indicated by its {{w|Trim level (automobile)|trim level}}.
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The '''Gremlin''' is a 1973 [[Wikipedia:AMC_Gremlin|AMC Gremlin]] that was first used during the flashlight story in [[Homestarloween Party]] as [[The Goblin]]'s car. During the story, [[Bubs]] claims that the Goblin "jacked it up on some fat tires, tuned it up on some 4.11 positrak outback 750 double pumper [[Wikipedia:Edelbrock|Edelbrock]] intake bore over 30 11-to-1 pop-up pistons turbo jets 390 horsepower", and even added a [[Wikipedia:flux capacitor|flux capacitor]] from the ''[[Back to the Future]]'' movies. It was then thrown off-screen by the [[Visor Robot]], but ended up relatively unscathed. After that cartoon, none of the customizations were ever seen again.  
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The Gremlin was first introduced as a fictional vehicle owned by [[The Goblin]], made up by [[Bubs]]; however both Goblin and Gremlin [[Made-up Real Things|soon appeared as real things]] in [[Free Country, USA]].
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It appeared in [[Where's The Cheat?]] in which [[Strong Mad]] turned it over in his search for [[The Cheat]], only to find the Goblin. It was then again used in [[dangeresque 3|Dangeresque 1: Dangeresque, too?]] as [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]]'s car, despite its obvious inoperability. In [[Main Page 19]], the Gremlin appears when one mouses over the "[[Store]]" button. It appeared on the [[Everybody Everybody Poster]], despite not being a character.  It also made an appearance in the [[Senorial Day]] holiday short, mostly to give [[Senor Cardgage]]'s commercial a hint of "car sales" flavor, despite the event having apparently nothing to do with selling cars per se. According to [[road trip]], the Gremlin has an eight-track player, and its windows and doors are broken so that they cannot be opened from the inside. After that cartoon, it is hinted that the Gremlin might be in working condition, and the reason that Strong Bad is unable to drive it is that when he got the car, the keys were not included.
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It is unclear who owns the Gremlin. In [[Where's The Cheat?]], The Goblin is seen hiding underneath it. It made an appearance in the [[Senorial Day]] holiday short, mostly to give [[Senor Cardgage]]'s commercial a hint of "car sales" flavor, despite the event having apparently nothing to do with selling cars. In [[road trip]], Strong Bad has ownership of the Gremlin, likely having bought it from Bubs. However, Bubs was seen behind the wheel of the Gremlin in [[Blubb-O's Commercial]] (with the car again inoperable, standing on four [[cinder block]]s). Bubs refers to the Gremlin as his car in [[sbemail 206]], while Coach Z refers to it [[Coach Z's Problems#Financial|as his apartment]].
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In the action-packed [[Rough Copy!|credit sequence]] of [[rough copy]], it appears that Strong Bad has gotten the Gremlin to run. However, this may be confined only to action-packed credit sequences. Bubs was seen behind the wheel of the Gremlin during an Easter egg in [[Blubb-O's Commercial]], but it was sans tires, and standing on four [[cinder block]]s. It also appears in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], but is referred to as simply "Cool Car" (or "hot car" in [[Baddest of the Bands]]). In [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]], it plays the part of DangeCar-esque and has an [[Robots|auto-pilot]]. Oddly enough, in [[8-Bit is Enough|the next episode]] of the game, Strong Bad also calls it "DangeCar-esque".
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Strong Bad has used the car in his production of action movies, though it is infrequently seen actually driving. It has appeared as [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]]'s car, later dubbed "DangeCar-esque", in ''[[dangeresque 3|Dangeresque 1: Dangeresque, too?]]'', ''[[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]]'', and ''[[Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack]]''. In the action-packed [[Rough Copy!|credit sequence]] of [[rough copy]], Strong Bad and [[The Cheat]] are seen driving the Gremlin.
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Interestingly, the Gremlin [[Lack of Visible Arms|has no handles]] on its doors, meaning one would have to climb through the window. This does not prevent [[Homestar Runner]] from being able to open it.
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It also appears in [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], but is referred to generically as "Cool Car", "hot car" (in [[Baddest of the Bands]]), or "DangeCar-esque". This is likely done for copyright reasons. In [[Strong Badia the Free]], the Gremlin became two countries, Frontzeatserland and Hatchbackistan.
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In [[Strong Badia the Free]], the Gremlin became two countries, Frontzeatserland and Hatchbackistan.
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It appeared on the [[Everybody Everybody Poster]], despite not being a character.
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It is likely a Gremlin X, which was a sporty trim level available on Gremlins, because it has the body stripe seen on those models.
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The car's [[Puppet Character Variations|puppet variation]] is a miniature model Gremlin, painted to have its distinctive white and red colors. Due to its size, Strong Bad and The Cheat are portrayed by their figurine models rather than regular puppet iterations when riding inside.
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According to [[sbemail 206]], it belongs to Bubs, and Coach Z lives in it.
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== Features ==
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[[Image:gremlin_homestarloween.png|thumb|"...I mean, he had some freakin' muscle!"]]
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In Bubs' contribution to the flashlight story in [[Homestarloween Party]], he describes it as [[The Goblin]]'s car. During his story, the Gremlin is upgraded with a great deal of features (many quoting a scene from ''{{w|Dazed and Confused (film)|Dazed and Confused}}''):
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* Jacked up on fat tires
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* 4.11 Positrac outback
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* 750 double pumper
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* {{w|Edelbrock}} intake
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*Bore over .30
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*11-to-1 pop-up pistons
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*Turbo-jet 390 horsepower
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* {{w|Flux capacitor}} (from ''[[Back to the Future]]'')
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When the Gremlin [[Made-up Real Things|appears in Free Country, USA]], it has never been seen with these customizations. To the contrary, it is rarely even seen to be capable of running. It has [[Lack of Visible Arms|no visible door handles]], and its windows and doors are broken so that they cannot be opened from the inside. It does have an [[8-Tracks|eight-track player]].
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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[[File:TwitterHardDrivin.gif|thumb|Puppet Styles]]
*'''Debut:''' [[Homestarloween Party]]
*'''Debut:''' [[Homestarloween Party]]
*[[Where's The Cheat?]]
*[[Where's The Cheat?]]
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*Email [[rough copy]]
*Email [[rough copy]]
*[[Blubb-O's Commercial]]
*[[Blubb-O's Commercial]]
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*[[Homestar Ruiner]]
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*[[Homestar Ruiner]] (as "Cool Car")
*[[Strong Badia the Free]]
*[[Strong Badia the Free]]
*[[Baddest of the Bands]]
*[[Baddest of the Bands]]
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*[[On Break]]
*[[On Break]]
*Email [[sbemail 206]]
*Email [[sbemail 206]]
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*[[Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack]]
*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*[[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
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== See Also ==
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*[[Cars]]
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*[[Homestar Runner's Auto]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]

Revision as of 17:11, 23 May 2023

"And, the Goblin, he had a Gremlin!"
Behind the wheel
Not to be confused with The Goblin.

The Gremlin is an AMC Gremlin. A popular subcompact car produced in America during the 1970s, the Gremlin's retro style is fitting with many elements of Homestar Runner. It appears to be a 1973 Gremlin X model, indicated by its trim level.

The Gremlin was first introduced as a fictional vehicle owned by The Goblin, made up by Bubs; however both Goblin and Gremlin soon appeared as real things in Free Country, USA.

It is unclear who owns the Gremlin. In Where's The Cheat?, The Goblin is seen hiding underneath it. It made an appearance in the Senorial Day holiday short, mostly to give Senor Cardgage's commercial a hint of "car sales" flavor, despite the event having apparently nothing to do with selling cars. In road trip, Strong Bad has ownership of the Gremlin, likely having bought it from Bubs. However, Bubs was seen behind the wheel of the Gremlin in Blubb-O's Commercial (with the car again inoperable, standing on four cinder blocks). Bubs refers to the Gremlin as his car in sbemail 206, while Coach Z refers to it as his apartment.

Strong Bad has used the car in his production of action movies, though it is infrequently seen actually driving. It has appeared as Dangeresque's car, later dubbed "DangeCar-esque", in Dangeresque 1: Dangeresque, too?, Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, and Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack. In the action-packed credit sequence of rough copy, Strong Bad and The Cheat are seen driving the Gremlin.

It also appears in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, but is referred to generically as "Cool Car", "hot car" (in Baddest of the Bands), or "DangeCar-esque". This is likely done for copyright reasons. In Strong Badia the Free, the Gremlin became two countries, Frontzeatserland and Hatchbackistan.

It appeared on the Everybody Everybody Poster, despite not being a character.

The car's puppet variation is a miniature model Gremlin, painted to have its distinctive white and red colors. Due to its size, Strong Bad and The Cheat are portrayed by their figurine models rather than regular puppet iterations when riding inside.

Features

"...I mean, he had some freakin' muscle!"

In Bubs' contribution to the flashlight story in Homestarloween Party, he describes it as The Goblin's car. During his story, the Gremlin is upgraded with a great deal of features (many quoting a scene from Dazed and Confused):

When the Gremlin appears in Free Country, USA, it has never been seen with these customizations. To the contrary, it is rarely even seen to be capable of running. It has no visible door handles, and its windows and doors are broken so that they cannot be opened from the inside. It does have an eight-track player.

Appearances

Puppet Styles

See Also

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