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'''20X6''' is an era of cartoons that depict stereotypical Japanese cartoons. Pronounced "twenty exty-six", this era satirizes elements of ''[[Wikipedia:Mega Man|Mega Man]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Metroid|Metroid]]'' video games, wherein the year is referred to as 200X, 20XX, 21XX, or 20X5. | '''20X6''' is an era of cartoons that depict stereotypical Japanese cartoons. Pronounced "twenty exty-six", this era satirizes elements of ''[[Wikipedia:Mega Man|Mega Man]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Metroid|Metroid]]'' video games, wherein the year is referred to as 200X, 20XX, 21XX, or 20X5. | ||
| - | 20X6 stars [[Wikipedia:Anime|anime]] versions of the standard "present era" characters. Strong Bad becomes Stinkoman, a reference to the email "[[island]]". Homestar Runner becomes 1-Up, a kid who wants to be "the guy" | + | 20X6 stars [[Wikipedia:Anime|anime]] versions of the standard "present era" characters. Strong Bad becomes Stinkoman, a reference to the email "[[island]]". Homestar Runner becomes 1-Up, a kid who wants to be "the guy", just like Stinkoman. Pom Pom becomes a hungry panda called Pan Pan. Marzipan, Coach Z, and The Cheat also make minor 20X6 appearances as well. |
It takes place on [[Planet K]], but it also seems to be the future of [[Free Country, USA]], as shown in [[time capsule]]. Strong Bad is asked ''"why not make a time capsule of stuff filled with stuff about you to be opened in at least '''X0''' years."'' Stinkoman then finds Strong Bad's time capsule and 1-Up finds Homestar's time box. | It takes place on [[Planet K]], but it also seems to be the future of [[Free Country, USA]], as shown in [[time capsule]]. Strong Bad is asked ''"why not make a time capsule of stuff filled with stuff about you to be opened in at least '''X0''' years."'' Stinkoman then finds Strong Bad's time capsule and 1-Up finds Homestar's time box. | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 28 May 2007
20X6 is an era of cartoons that depict stereotypical Japanese cartoons. Pronounced "twenty exty-six", this era satirizes elements of Mega Man and Metroid video games, wherein the year is referred to as 200X, 20XX, 21XX, or 20X5.
20X6 stars anime versions of the standard "present era" characters. Strong Bad becomes Stinkoman, a reference to the email "island". Homestar Runner becomes 1-Up, a kid who wants to be "the guy", just like Stinkoman. Pom Pom becomes a hungry panda called Pan Pan. Marzipan, Coach Z, and The Cheat also make minor 20X6 appearances as well.
It takes place on Planet K, but it also seems to be the future of Free Country, USA, as shown in time capsule. Strong Bad is asked "why not make a time capsule of stuff filled with stuff about you to be opened in at least X0 years." Stinkoman then finds Strong Bad's time capsule and 1-Up finds Homestar's time box.
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Characters
See also the Characters page.
- Stinkoman (Strong Bad)
- 1-Up (Homestar Runner)
- Pan Pan (Pom Pom)
- 20X6 Marzipan (Marzipan)
- 20X6 Coach Z (Coach Z)
- Cheatball (The Cheat)
- Trogador (Trogdor)
- Sticklyman
- Shadowy Figure
- Nebulon
Other stylistic sources
- The work of Osamu Tezuka
- Dragon Ball Z
- Ranma ½
- Sailor Moon
- Akira
- Xiao Xiao
20X6 Toons
- Email japanese cartoon (Creation of 20X6)
- Main Page 17 (Entire 20X6 Main Page)
- 20X6 vs. 1936 (Stinkoman and Planet K are featured throughout the toon)
- Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 8.0 (Stinkoman leaves a message, claiming he dialed the wrong number and asking Marzipan for a challenge)
- 3 Times Halloween Funjob (Stinkoman appears in an Easter Egg done in the style of The House That Gave Sucky Treats)
- Under Construction (Entire 20X6 toon)
- Email time capsule (In a segment, Stinkoman and 1-up discover time capsules left by Strong Bad and Homestar)
- Happy Trogday (In a segment, Stinkoman complains about people forgetting his birthday, then is pursued by Trogador)
- Email alternate universe (Stinkoman is featured in many places throughout the email)
- Email trading cards (In a segment, Stinkoman attempts to play a game featuring Cheatball)
