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** Also in the Cheat Commandos, [[Fightgar]] has a British accent which resembles that of Wreck-Gar, a Transformers character. The two characters also have similar names. | ** Also in the Cheat Commandos, [[Fightgar]] has a British accent which resembles that of Wreck-Gar, a Transformers character. The two characters also have similar names. | ||
* At the [[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005|Alamo Drafthouse]] where [[The Brothers Chaps]] toured, [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] said that he needed the Autobot Matrix. | * At the [[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005|Alamo Drafthouse]] where [[The Brothers Chaps]] toured, [[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] said that he needed the Autobot Matrix. | ||
- | * In [[The Cheatar]], [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. | + | * In [[The Cheatar]], [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also says, "why would you want change into a giant guitar when you could change into a semi or at least a cassette player." This is a reference to Optimus Prime and Soundwave. |
* In the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[portrait]], The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformers head on its top. | * In the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[portrait]], The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformers head on its top. | ||
** The Cheat would later repeat this to the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]]. | ** The Cheat would later repeat this to the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]]. |
Revision as of 13:51, 27 October 2007
Transformers are a frequent reference in the Homestar Runner body of work. Many things are based on, and make fun of, this cartoon show and toy line.
References
- In the Cheat Commandos, Crackotage speaks in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers character Blaster.
- Also in the Cheat Commandos, Fightgar has a British accent which resembles that of Wreck-Gar, a Transformers character. The two characters also have similar names.
- At the Alamo Drafthouse where The Brothers Chaps toured, Homestar said that he needed the Autobot Matrix.
- In The Cheatar, Strong Bad imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about The Cheat turning into a guitar. He also says, "why would you want change into a giant guitar when you could change into a semi or at least a cassette player." This is a reference to Optimus Prime and Soundwave.
- In the Strong Bad Email portrait, The Cheat vandalizes Strong Bad's painting by spray painting the "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Rad, Rad Robotank has what appears to be a Transformers head on its top.
- The Cheat would later repeat this to the FBI warning of strongbad_email.exe Disc Five.