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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Strong Bad Email===
===Strong Bad Email===
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*[[making out]] — In order to get the sender's boyfriend to make out with her, [[Strong Bad]] proposes lighting "a few candles and maybe having a glass of wine".  
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*[[making out]] — In order to get the sender's boyfriend to [[Making Out|make out]] with her, [[Strong Bad]] proposes lighting "a few candles and maybe having a glass of wine".  
*[[theme party]] — Strong Bad suggests getting "a couple of kegs of cheap cold ones" for the party. Also, one of the Easter eggs features a "Spring Drink'n Formal 2002" T-shirt with a picture of a [[Bears|bear]] wearing [[Cool Shades|sunglasses]], holding a beer mug, along with [[Wikipedia:Calvin and Hobbes|Calvin]], who appears to be passed out.   
*[[theme party]] — Strong Bad suggests getting "a couple of kegs of cheap cold ones" for the party. Also, one of the Easter eggs features a "Spring Drink'n Formal 2002" T-shirt with a picture of a [[Bears|bear]] wearing [[Cool Shades|sunglasses]], holding a beer mug, along with [[Wikipedia:Calvin and Hobbes|Calvin]], who appears to be passed out.   
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*[[personal favorites]] — Strong Bad claims that both he and [[The Cheat]] once got drunk off of [[Wikipedia:Soy sauce|soy sauce]], causing Strong Bad to think he could fly [[Bubs' Concession Stand]] to the [[The Moon|moon]], and The Cheat to try to eat it.
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*[[personal favorites]] — Strong Bad claims that both he and [[The Cheat]] once got drunk from imbibing large quantities of [[Wikipedia:Soy sauce|soy sauce]], causing Strong Bad to think he could fly [[Bubs' Concession Stand]] to the [[The Moon|moon]], and The Cheat to try to eat it.
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*[[dangeresque 3]]: Strong Bad asks the viewer not to throw "full wine bottles" at their screen.
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*[[dangeresque 3]] — Strong Bad asks the viewer not to throw "full wine bottles" at the screen.
*[[time capsule]] — An Easter egg features Coach Z Ale, a brand of (presumably alcoholic) ale that is either produced or endorsed by [[Coach Z]].
*[[time capsule]] — An Easter egg features Coach Z Ale, a brand of (presumably alcoholic) ale that is either produced or endorsed by [[Coach Z]].
*[[radio]] —  [[Homestar Runner]] throws a [[Wikipedia:Old fashioned glass|rocks glass]] while yelling "High-ball!"
*[[radio]] —  [[Homestar Runner]] throws a [[Wikipedia:Old fashioned glass|rocks glass]] while yelling "High-ball!"
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*[[modeling]] — "Colognac" is a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] word formed by combining "[[Wikipedia:Cognac (drink)|cognac]]", a distilled liquor, and "cologne", a fragrance.
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*[[modeling]] — "Colognac" is a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] formed by combining "[[Wikipedia:Cognac (drink)|cognac]]", a distilled liquor, and "[[Wikipedia:Eau de Cologne|cologne]]", a fragrance.
*[[space program]] — During the [[The Strong Badian Administration of Some Aluminum Foil|SBASAF]] slide show, the narrator says, "Somebody get that man a highball".
*[[space program]] — During the [[The Strong Badian Administration of Some Aluminum Foil|SBASAF]] slide show, the narrator says, "Somebody get that man a highball".
*[[myths & legends]] — [[Bubs]] states that the [[Bear holding a Shark]] [[Wikipedia:Shot glass|shot glasses]] are "always popular with the kids". Shot glasses are small glasses used to serve small amounts of (usually potent) liquor.
*[[myths & legends]] — [[Bubs]] states that the [[Bear holding a Shark]] [[Wikipedia:Shot glass|shot glasses]] are "always popular with the kids". Shot glasses are small glasses used to serve small amounts of (usually potent) liquor.
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*[[senior prom]] — Strong Bad mentions consuming "[http://listserv.linguistlist.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0308c&L=ads-l&D=1&F=&S=&P=6102 okratinis]". An okratini is a martini served with a pickled okra pod instead of an olive.  
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*[[senior prom]] — Strong Bad mentions consuming "[http://listserv.linguistlist.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0308c&L=ads-l&D=1&F=&S=&P=6102 okratinis]", martinis served with a pickled okra pod instead of an olive.  
**Also, Coach Z is seen spiking the punch with [[Listerine]], an antiseptic mouthwash that contains alcohol.
**Also, Coach Z is seen spiking the punch with [[Listerine]], an antiseptic mouthwash that contains alcohol.
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*[[your funeral]] — Strong Bad describes his funeral as being "off the wagon". "Falling off the wagon" is a term used to describe a recovering alcoholic getting drunk again.
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*[[your funeral]] — Strong Bad describes his funeral as being "off the wagon". "Falling off the wagon" is an idiom referring to a recovering alcoholic's relapse into alcoholism.
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*[[rough copy]] — Homestar advertises for his "Malinko Drinko", which he claims is "crystal clear like domestic beer."
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*[[rough copy]] — Homestar advertises his "Malinko Drinko", claiming it is "crystal clear like domestic beer".
===Other Appearances===
===Other Appearances===
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*[[Meet Marshie]] — [[Marshie]] recommends [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] over a variety of things on a blackboard; one of the things is a martini.  
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*[[Meet Marshie]] — [[Marshie]] recommends [[Fluffy Puff Marshmallows]] over a variety of other consumables visualized on a blackboard, one of which is a [[Wikipedia:Martini (cocktail)|martini]].  
*[[Homestarloween Party]] — [[Pom Pom's girls]] are seen with beer, liquor, and other related paraphernalia.
*[[Homestarloween Party]] — [[Pom Pom's girls]] are seen with beer, liquor, and other related paraphernalia.
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*[[Dancin' Bubs]] — Background two includes a broken beer bottle, and also a beer mug.
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*[[Dancin' Bubs]] — Background two includes a broken beer bottle and a beer mug.
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*[[Nighttime Driving Type Game]] — Includes "Drunk Drivers".
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*[[Nighttime Driving Type Game]] — Features "Drunk Drivers".
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*[[The Luau]] — Among the phrases of "Polynesian Prose" that [[Strong Sad]] recites is "[[Wikipedia:Kahlúa|Kahlúa]] and Creme", an alcoholic drink.
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*[[The Luau]] — Among the phrases of "[[Wikipedia:Polynesia|Polynesian]] Prose" that [[Strong Sad]] recites is "[[Wikipedia:Kahlúa|Kahlúa]] and Creme", an alcoholic drink.
*[[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] — Coach Z raps about [[Wikipedia:Hennessy|Hennessy]], a brand of cognac.
*[[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] — Coach Z raps about [[Wikipedia:Hennessy|Hennessy]], a brand of cognac.
*[[The Best Decemberween Ever]] — Homestar sings "Coach Z's been drinking Listerine!"  
*[[The Best Decemberween Ever]] — Homestar sings "Coach Z's been drinking Listerine!"  
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]] &mdash; Coach Z and [[Bubs]] leave messages while drunk.<!--While the date of release is unknown, it is assumed Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0 was released AFTER The Best Decemberween Ever.-->
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0]] &mdash; Coach Z and [[Bubs]] leave messages while drunk. <!--While the date of release is unknown, it is assumed Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 5.0 was released AFTER The Best Decemberween Ever.-->
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*[[Ballad of The Sneak]] &mdash; As mentioned in the song, [[The Sneak]] drinks bootleg hooch, a homemade whiskey that is produced and/or sold through illegal methods.
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*[[Ballad of The Sneak]] &mdash; As mentioned in the song, [[The Sneak]] drinks bootleg [[Wikipedia:Moonshine|hooch]], a homemade whiskey usually produced and/or sold through illegal methods.
**Also, there is a [[Wikipedia:Editorial cartoon|political cartoon]] featuring the subjects of [[Wikipedia:Prohibition|prohibition]] and the [[Wikipedia:Hawley-Smoot Tariff|Hawley-Smoot Tariff]].
**Also, there is a [[Wikipedia:Editorial cartoon|political cartoon]] featuring the subjects of [[Wikipedia:Prohibition|prohibition]] and the [[Wikipedia:Hawley-Smoot Tariff|Hawley-Smoot Tariff]].
*[[New Boots]] &mdash; [[Powered by The Cheat]] Strong Bad made The Cheat's favorite: a picnic plate with wine and a baguette.
*[[New Boots]] &mdash; [[Powered by The Cheat]] Strong Bad made The Cheat's favorite: a picnic plate with wine and a baguette.
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*[[That Time of Year]] &mdash; Strong Bad comments about [[Wikipedia:Martini (cocktail)|martinis]] going to people's heads.
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*[[That Time of Year]] &mdash; Strong Bad comments about martinis going to people's heads.
*[[That A Ghost]] &mdash; [[Fat Dudley]] is caught drinking hooch.
*[[That A Ghost]] &mdash; [[Fat Dudley]] is caught drinking hooch.
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*[[Commandos in the Classroom]] &mdash; One of the [[Blue Laser minion]]s askes [[Fightgar]] "to put these wine coolers down your pants... er, down your headband".
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*[[Commandos in the Classroom]] &mdash; One of the [[Blue Laser minion]]s asks [[Fightgar]] "to put these wine coolers down your pants... er, down your headband".
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*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] &mdash; The [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Scotsmen|Scotsmen]] are seen standing around a beer barrel with 3 Xs on it.
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*[[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] &mdash; The [[Minor Teen Girl Squad Characters#Scotsmen|Scotsmen]] are seen standing around a beer barrel with 3 Xs on it (when regarding beverages, X is a symbol for an [[Wikipedia:Proof (alcohol)|alcoholic proof]] of 50; multiple X's indicate multiples of 50).
*[[Decemberween Short Shorts]] &mdash; In the last short, Coach Z is seen inebriated by Listerine.
*[[Decemberween Short Shorts]] &mdash; In the last short, Coach Z is seen inebriated by Listerine.
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 14.2]] &mdash; Marzipan is drinking a "wheatgrasstini", a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] of wheatgrass and a martini, which is alcoholic.
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*[[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 14.2]] &mdash; Marzipan is drinking a "wheatgrasstini", a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] of wheatgrass and a martini.
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*[[Drive-Thru]]  &mdash; Strong bad asks "Inviso-Jeeves" for a bottle of Château Prétende 1974, presumably wine.
*[[Drive-Thru]]  &mdash; Strong bad asks "Inviso-Jeeves" for a bottle of Château Prétende 1974, presumably wine.
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Revision as of 18:34, 7 May 2007

Premium Alcoholic Cold Ones

In addition to Cold Ones (and other varieties of Ones), there are many references to alcohol in the Homestar Runner body of work.

Appearances

Strong Bad Email

  • making out — In order to get the sender's boyfriend to make out with her, Strong Bad proposes lighting "a few candles and maybe having a glass of wine".
  • theme party — Strong Bad suggests getting "a couple of kegs of cheap cold ones" for the party. Also, one of the Easter eggs features a "Spring Drink'n Formal 2002" T-shirt with a picture of a bear wearing sunglasses, holding a beer mug, along with Calvin, who appears to be passed out.
  • personal favorites — Strong Bad claims that both he and The Cheat once got drunk from imbibing large quantities of soy sauce, causing Strong Bad to think he could fly Bubs' Concession Stand to the moon, and The Cheat to try to eat it.
  • dangeresque 3 — Strong Bad asks the viewer not to throw "full wine bottles" at the screen.
  • time capsule — An Easter egg features Coach Z Ale, a brand of (presumably alcoholic) ale that is either produced or endorsed by Coach Z.
  • radioHomestar Runner throws a rocks glass while yelling "High-ball!"
  • modeling — "Colognac" is a portmanteau formed by combining "cognac", a distilled liquor, and "cologne", a fragrance.
  • space program — During the SBASAF slide show, the narrator says, "Somebody get that man a highball".
  • myths & legendsBubs states that the Bear holding a Shark shot glasses are "always popular with the kids". Shot glasses are small glasses used to serve small amounts of (usually potent) liquor.
  • senior prom — Strong Bad mentions consuming "okratinis", martinis served with a pickled okra pod instead of an olive.
    • Also, Coach Z is seen spiking the punch with Listerine, an antiseptic mouthwash that contains alcohol.
  • your funeral — Strong Bad describes his funeral as being "off the wagon". "Falling off the wagon" is an idiom referring to a recovering alcoholic's relapse into alcoholism.
  • rough copy — Homestar advertises his "Malinko Drinko", claiming it is "crystal clear like domestic beer".

Other Appearances

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