Cricket Noises
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*[[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after Strong Bad realizes that there isn't anyone at the DÖI concert. | *[[Baddest of the Bands]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after Strong Bad realizes that there isn't anyone at the DÖI concert. | ||
*[[4 Gregs]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after [[D n' D Greg]] explains the football game. | *[[4 Gregs]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after [[D n' D Greg]] explains the football game. | ||
| - | *[[Kick-A-Ball]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after one potato, two potato is decided on and [[The Umpire]] realizes that Homestar doesn't have hands. | + | *[[Kick-A-Ball]] {{--}} Crickets chirp after one potato, two potato is decided on and [[The Umpire]] realizes that Homestar doesn't [[Lack of Visible Arms|have visible hands.]] |
*[[Compy Catalog]] {{--}} Crickets chirp as Strong Bad reads the poorly written exchange written in the catalog attempting to mock the size of the Roomy-Vac. | *[[Compy Catalog]] {{--}} Crickets chirp as Strong Bad reads the poorly written exchange written in the catalog attempting to mock the size of the Roomy-Vac. | ||
*[[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] {{--}} Crickets chirp for a moment as [[Strong Sad]] struggles to come up with [[The Poopsmith]]'s doom. | *[[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] {{--}} Crickets chirp for a moment as [[Strong Sad]] struggles to come up with [[The Poopsmith]]'s doom. | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 8 May 2023
When a character is expecting a response from some audience but none is forthcoming, or when a joke falls flat, typically cricket noises will be heard cutting through the silence. The Brothers Chaps did not originate this joke, but they get a lot of use out of it.
Appearances
- Fluffy Puff Commercial — Homestar Runner is expected to say his line, but he is silent. Crickets chirp.
- The House That Gave Sucky Treats — Homestar says that Marzipan told him to eat a lot of Smarties this year, but he's not sure why. Crickets chirp.
- Strong Bad vs. Little Girl! — When Strong Bad wants Little Girl to "tell all the people how great I am", crickets chirp.
- Biz Cas Fri 2 — Strong Bad is visibly nervous presenting his millions-saving idea to corporate. Crickets chirp after he starts ad-libbing.
- Halloween Awards Show — Crickets chirp after Homestar says he's going to win when he and Marzipan are the only ones there.
- Email from work — Nothing happens when Strong Bad starts to describe why he wants to be a 2nd 2nd Assistant Space Whale Scrubber. Crickets chirp.
- Email more armies — In the Easter egg, no one shows up to meet Firebert (The Cheat). Crickets chirp.
- Email mini-golf — The statue of The Wheelchair isn't moving. This is mentioned by Strong Bad. Crickets chirp.
- Marshie vs. Little Girl — Little Girl tells Marshie a joke about vampires (which Marshie is dressed up as), in which the punchline is "Vampires are dumb." Crickets chirp.
- SBCG4AP Gameplay Trailer — Crickets chirp after Homestar says, "I'm pointing. I'm clicking. It's like an adventure."
- The Baloneyman — Strong Bad and Homestar have a confusing conversation. Crickets chirp when Homestar starts to get off-topic.
- Email magic trick — Strong Bad doesn't remember what the milk-in-the-cone trick is supposed to do. Crickets chirp.
- Baddest of the Bands — Crickets chirp after Strong Bad realizes that there isn't anyone at the DÖI concert.
- 4 Gregs — Crickets chirp after D n' D Greg explains the football game.
- Kick-A-Ball — Crickets chirp after one potato, two potato is decided on and The Umpire realizes that Homestar doesn't have visible hands.
- Compy Catalog — Crickets chirp as Strong Bad reads the poorly written exchange written in the catalog attempting to mock the size of the Roomy-Vac.
- Doomy Tales of the Macabre — Crickets chirp for a moment as Strong Sad struggles to come up with The Poopsmith's doom.
- Haunted Photo Booth — Crickets chirp when The King of Town gets his picture taken.
- Email parenting — Homestar's first attempt as the One-Man Hubbub is met with cricket noises.
See Also
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