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==1996== | ==1996== | ||
| - | + | *July/August — [[Craig Zobel]] and [[Mike Chapman]] write the [[Original Book]], "The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest", and create [[Homestar Runner]], [[Pom Pom]], [[Strong Bad]], and [[The Cheat]]. | |
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*September — Sketches are made for a second kids' book, "[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]". It is never completed. | *September — Sketches are made for a second kids' book, "[[Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!]]". It is never completed. | ||
| - | *December — [[Matt Chapman|Matt]], Mike and Craig make [[Super NES]] for [[Donnie Chapman|Donnie]] as a Christmas present. This video marks the first appearances of [[Strong Sad]] and [[Strong Mad]]. | + | *December — [[Matt Chapman|Matt]], Mike and Craig make [[Super NES]] for [[Donnie Chapman|Donnie]] as a Christmas present. This video marks the first appearances of [[Strong Sad]] and [[Strong Mad]] as well as the first animated cartoon. |
==1999== | ==1999== | ||
| - | + | *June — [[Where My Hat Is At?]], which includes the introductions of [[Coach Z]] and [[Bubs]], is created. | |
| - | *[[Where My Hat Is At?]], which includes the introductions of [[Coach Z]] and [[Bubs]], is created. | + | *December 6 — The domain name "[[homestarrunner.com]]" is registered. |
| - | *December 6 — The domain name "homestarrunner.com" is registered. | + | |
==[[H*R.com updates 2000|2000]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2000|2000]]== | ||
| - | + | *January 1 — [[Homestarrunner.com]] debuts with at least the [[:Image:old flash stuff.png|original main page]], [[Where My Hat Is At?]], [[Super NES]], [[Pom Pom, Too]], and [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]], the first full-length Homestar Runner [[Flash]] cartoon. [[Marzipan]], [[The King of Town]], and [[The Poopsmith]] first appear in Marshmallow's Last Stand. | |
| - | *January 1 — [[Homestarrunner.com]] debuts with at least the [[:Image:old flash stuff.png|original main page]], [[Where My Hat Is At?]], [[Super NES]], | + | |
*Fall? — The first [[Marzipan's Answering Machine]] is released. | *Fall? — The first [[Marzipan's Answering Machine]] is released. | ||
*[[Kick the Can]], a series of short toons, introduces the [[Old-Timey]] universe. | *[[Kick the Can]], a series of short toons, introduces the [[Old-Timey]] universe. | ||
==[[H*R.com updates 2001|2001]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2001|2001]]== | ||
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*[[Strong Bad Email]]s are released with [[some kinda robot]]. | *[[Strong Bad Email]]s are released with [[some kinda robot]]. | ||
*The [[homsar|second Strong Bad Email]] introduces [[Homsar]]. | *The [[homsar|second Strong Bad Email]] introduces [[Homsar]]. | ||
*[[Marshie]] first appears in [[Fluffy Puff Commercial]], but he does not get to talk until [[Meet Marshie]] is released the following year. | *[[Marshie]] first appears in [[Fluffy Puff Commercial]], but he does not get to talk until [[Meet Marshie]] is released the following year. | ||
| - | *The website begins selling [[Store T-Shirts| | + | *The website begins selling [[Store T-Shirts|T-shirts]]. |
==[[H*R.com updates 2002|2002]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2002|2002]]== | ||
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*February 17 — The first game from [[Videlectrix]], [[Duck Pond]], is found in an Easter egg in the email [[duck pond]]. | *February 17 — The first game from [[Videlectrix]], [[Duck Pond]], is found in an Easter egg in the email [[duck pond]]. | ||
*February 25 — [[The Cheat Theme Song]] marks the first toon created in [[Powered by The Cheat]] style. | *February 25 — [[The Cheat Theme Song]] marks the first toon created in [[Powered by The Cheat]] style. | ||
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==[[H*R.com updates 2003|2003]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2003|2003]]== | ||
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*January 6 — [[20X6]] debuts with the characters [[Stinkoman]], [[1-Up]] and [[Pan Pan]] in the Strong Bad Email [[japanese cartoon]]. | *January 6 — [[20X6]] debuts with the characters [[Stinkoman]], [[1-Up]] and [[Pan Pan]] in the Strong Bad Email [[japanese cartoon]]. | ||
*January 13 — [[Trogdor]] is created in the Strong Bad Email [[dragon]]. | *January 13 — [[Trogdor]] is created in the Strong Bad Email [[dragon]]. | ||
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*August — Matt quits his job to work on the website full-time. | *August — Matt quits his job to work on the website full-time. | ||
*September 29 — [[Everybody Knows It]] is the first [[Puppet Stuff]] toon. | *September 29 — [[Everybody Knows It]] is the first [[Puppet Stuff]] toon. | ||
| - | *November | + | *November 17 — [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]] is released. |
*December 3 — [[Senor Cardgage]] debuts in the Strong Bad Email [[kind of cool]]. | *December 3 — [[Senor Cardgage]] debuts in the Strong Bad Email [[kind of cool]]. | ||
==[[H*R.com updates 2004|2004]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2004|2004]]== | ||
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*February 2 — The tie-in website [[Videlectrix]].com is launched with the game [[Pigs on Head]]. | *February 2 — The tie-in website [[Videlectrix]].com is launched with the game [[Pigs on Head]]. | ||
*February 23 — The first collaboration with [[They Might Be Giants]] in the Strong Bad Email [[different town]]. | *February 23 — The first collaboration with [[They Might Be Giants]] in the Strong Bad Email [[different town]]. | ||
| - | *March 8 — The [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2|tenth Marzipan's Answering Machine]] released. | + | *March 8 — The [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 10.2|tenth Marzipan's Answering Machine]] is released. |
*March 16 — The hundredth Strong Bad Email, [[flashback]], released. | *March 16 — The hundredth Strong Bad Email, [[flashback]], released. | ||
*May 10 — The [[Cheat Commandos]] debut in [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]], although the concept was first mentioned in the email [[army]] (released January 5th). | *May 10 — The [[Cheat Commandos]] debut in [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]], although the concept was first mentioned in the email [[army]] (released January 5th). | ||
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==[[H*R.com updates 2006|2006]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2006|2006]]== | ||
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*January 13 — [[Happy Trogday]] is released, celebrating Trogdor's 3rd birthday. | *January 13 — [[Happy Trogday]] is released, celebrating Trogdor's 3rd birthday. | ||
*January 30 — The [[Podstar Runner]] service is started. | *January 30 — The [[Podstar Runner]] service is started. | ||
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==[[H*R.com updates 2007|2007]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2007|2007]]== | ||
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*January 28 — [[Viidelectrix]] added, allowing Nintendo Wii owners to play some games with a Wii remote. | *January 28 — [[Viidelectrix]] added, allowing Nintendo Wii owners to play some games with a Wii remote. | ||
*February 12 — A [[New Stuff]] section is added to the Toons menu listing all new toons released. | *February 12 — A [[New Stuff]] section is added to the Toons menu listing all new toons released. | ||
*June 11 — Strong Bad gets an inkjet printer and the [[New Paper]] in the email [[the paper]]. This was hinted at in [[montage]]. | *June 11 — Strong Bad gets an inkjet printer and the [[New Paper]] in the email [[the paper]]. This was hinted at in [[montage]]. | ||
*September 23 — [[Podstar Runner]] service is discontinued. | *September 23 — [[Podstar Runner]] service is discontinued. | ||
| + | *October 1 — [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] is registered on [[YouTube]] but remains inactive. | ||
==[[H*R.com updates 2008|2008]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2008|2008]]== | ||
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*April 10 — [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] is first announced. | *April 10 — [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] is first announced. | ||
*August 11 — [[Homestar Ruiner]], the first episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, is released for the Nintendo Wii and PC. | *August 11 — [[Homestar Ruiner]], the first episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, is released for the Nintendo Wii and PC. | ||
| - | *September 23 — | + | *September 23 — The 200th Strong Bad Email, [[email thunder]], is released. |
==[[H*R.com updates 2009|2009]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2009|2009]]== | ||
*January 26 — The first official [[Hremail]], [[Hremail 62]], is released. | *January 26 — The first official [[Hremail]], [[Hremail 62]], is released. | ||
| - | *June 30 — [[Strong Bad Emails]] return after a nine month hiatus, with [[hremail3184]]. | + | *March 31 — [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] uploads their first video, [[guitar]]. |
| + | *June 30 — [[Strong Bad Emails]] return after a nine month hiatus, with [[hremail3184]]. The [[Lappy 486]] is destroyed. | ||
*July 27 — [[Where My Hat Is At?]] is adapted into [[Where My Hat Is At? (toon)|a cartoon]] in celebration of its 10th birthday. | *July 27 — [[Where My Hat Is At?]] is adapted into [[Where My Hat Is At? (toon)|a cartoon]] in celebration of its 10th birthday. | ||
*August 3 — [[Strong Bad]] buys the [[Compé]] in "[[Compy Catalog]]" and replaces the New Paper with the [[Compé-per]] | *August 3 — [[Strong Bad]] buys the [[Compé]] in "[[Compy Catalog]]" and replaces the New Paper with the [[Compé-per]] | ||
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==[[H*R.com updates 2011|2011]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2011|2011]]== | ||
| - | * September — [[@StrongBadActual]] is registered. | + | *September — [[@StrongBadActual]] is registered. |
| - | * Following the December 22, 2010 update, | + | *Following the December 22, 2010 update, homestarrunner.com was not updated during 2011 and most of the merchandise in the [[Yahoo Store|Store]] were put on sale on May 16. |
==[[H*R.com updates 2013|2013]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2013|2013]]== | ||
| - | * July — [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] make an appearance at [[W00tstock 2013]]. | + | *July — [[Strong Bad]] and [[Homestar Runner]] make an appearance at [[W00tstock 2013]]. |
==[[H*R.com updates 2014|2014]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2014|2014]]== | ||
| - | * April 1 — After a three and a half year hiatus, the site is updated with a brand new toon, [[April Fool 2014]]. | + | *April 1 — After a three and a half year hiatus, the site is updated with a brand new toon, [[April Fool 2014]]. |
| - | * July 7 — Matt reveals in [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|an interview on The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show]] that he and Mike intend to resume regular updates by the year's end. | + | *July 7 — Matt reveals in [[The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014|an interview on The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show]] that he and Mike intend to resume regular updates by the year's end. |
| - | * September 26 — [[@StrongBadActual]] begins Tweeting. | + | *September 26 — [[@StrongBadActual]] begins Tweeting. |
| - | * October 3 — [[Fish Eye Lens]] is released, marking the return of semi-regular site updates. | + | *October 3 — [[Fish Eye Lens]] is released, marking the return of semi-regular site updates. |
| - | * October 22 — [[Weekly Fanstuff]], the [[Quote of the Week]] and the [[Sketchbook]] are updated after exactly five years of inactivity. | + | *October 22 — [[Weekly Fanstuff]], the [[Quote of the Week]] and the [[Sketchbook]] are updated after exactly five years of inactivity. |
| - | * October 30 — [[I Killed Pom Pom]], the first feature length [[Halloween]] toon in five years, is released. | + | *October 30 — [[I Killed Pom Pom]], the first feature length [[Halloween]] toon in five years, is released. |
==[[H*R.com updates 2015|2015]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2015|2015]]== | ||
*April 1 — Strong Bad checks his email for the first time in five years in [[sbemail206]]. The Compé and the Compé-per are unceremoniously "compressed" by dust into the [[Lappier]]. | *April 1 — Strong Bad checks his email for the first time in five years in [[sbemail206]]. The Compé and the Compé-per are unceremoniously "compressed" by dust into the [[Lappier]]. | ||
| + | *March 3 — The [[store]] is redesigned and moved to a different website. | ||
| + | *March 27 — [[Site Components#NavBar|NavBar]] updated; "[[FeedBurner|subscribe]]" link replaced with "[[YouTube#homestarrunnerdotcom|youtube]]" | ||
==[[H*R.com updates 2016|2016]]== | ==[[H*R.com updates 2016|2016]]== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Firsts]] | *[[Firsts]] | ||
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[[Category:Past Updates]] | [[Category:Past Updates]] | ||
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This is a brief overview of the history of the Homestar Runner body of work.
Contents |
1996
- July/August — Craig Zobel and Mike Chapman write the Original Book, "The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest", and create Homestar Runner, Pom Pom, Strong Bad, and The Cheat.
- September — Sketches are made for a second kids' book, "Homestar Runner Goes For The Gold!". It is never completed.
- December — Matt, Mike and Craig make Super NES for Donnie as a Christmas present. This video marks the first appearances of Strong Sad and Strong Mad as well as the first animated cartoon.
1999
- June — Where My Hat Is At?, which includes the introductions of Coach Z and Bubs, is created.
- December 6 — The domain name "homestarrunner.com" is registered.
2000
- January 1 — Homestarrunner.com debuts with at least the original main page, Where My Hat Is At?, Super NES, Pom Pom, Too, and Marshmallow's Last Stand, the first full-length Homestar Runner Flash cartoon. Marzipan, The King of Town, and The Poopsmith first appear in Marshmallow's Last Stand.
- Fall? — The first Marzipan's Answering Machine is released.
- Kick the Can, a series of short toons, introduces the Old-Timey universe.
2001
- Strong Bad Emails are released with some kinda robot.
- The second Strong Bad Email introduces Homsar.
- Marshie first appears in Fluffy Puff Commercial, but he does not get to talk until Meet Marshie is released the following year.
- The website begins selling T-shirts.
2002
- February 17 — The first game from Videlectrix, Duck Pond, is found in an Easter egg in the email duck pond.
- February 25 — The Cheat Theme Song marks the first toon created in Powered by The Cheat style.
- June 24 — The Tandy 400 explodes in the Strong Bad Email gimmicks. It is later repaired; the repaired version is used through vacation (August 11).
- September 9 — The Compy 386 replaces the Tandy 400 in the Strong Bad Email invisibility.
- November 11 — The fiftieth Strong Bad Email, 50 emails, released.
- November 17 — The ongoing Strong Sad's Lament is launched with the Strong Bad Email website.
- December 2 — The Strong Bad Email comic begins the Teen Girl Squad series.
2003
- January 6 — 20X6 debuts with the characters Stinkoman, 1-Up and Pan Pan in the Strong Bad Email japanese cartoon.
- January 13 — Trogdor is created in the Strong Bad Email dragon.
- May 5 — The Sweet Cuppin' Cakes characters debut in crazy cartoon.
- July 21 — The Dangeresque series of films debuts in stunt double.
- August — Matt quits his job to work on the website full-time.
- September 29 — Everybody Knows It is the first Puppet Stuff toon.
- November 17 — Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits is released.
- December 3 — Senor Cardgage debuts in the Strong Bad Email kind of cool.
2004
- February 2 — The tie-in website Videlectrix.com is launched with the game Pigs on Head.
- February 23 — The first collaboration with They Might Be Giants in the Strong Bad Email different town.
- March 8 — The tenth Marzipan's Answering Machine is released.
- March 16 — The hundredth Strong Bad Email, flashback, released.
- May 10 — The Cheat Commandos debut in Cheat Commandos, although the concept was first mentioned in the email army (released January 5th).
- August 2 — The critically-acclaimed Peasant's Quest game is released.
- November 9 — The first set of strongbad_email.exe DVDs is released.
- November 15 — The Compy 386 is infected by viruses and destroyed by Bubs' shotgun in the email virus.
- November 29 — The Lappy 486 debuts in the Strong Bad Email animal.
2005
- March 21 — The Brothers Chaps' second large game Stinkoman 20X6 is released with only three levels.
- October 10 — The tenth Teen Girl Squad is released.
- November 14 — Volume one of the Everything Else DVD series is released.
2006
- January 13 — Happy Trogday is released, celebrating Trogdor's 3rd birthday.
- January 30 — The Podstar Runner service is started.
- April 4 — Another Strong Bad Email milestone – the 150th email, alternate universe.
- August 21 — Strongest Man in the World is released, celebrating Homestar's 10th anniversary.
2007
- January 28 — Viidelectrix added, allowing Nintendo Wii owners to play some games with a Wii remote.
- February 12 — A New Stuff section is added to the Toons menu listing all new toons released.
- June 11 — Strong Bad gets an inkjet printer and the New Paper in the email the paper. This was hinted at in montage.
- September 23 — Podstar Runner service is discontinued.
- October 1 — homestarrunnerdotcom is registered on YouTube but remains inactive.
2008
- January 10 — Podstar Runner service is reestablished with looking old as its first available email.
- January 10 — Trogday 08 marks another spinoff milestone, the 5th birthday of Trogdor.
- March 27 — Limozeen Live! at the 10 High Club in Atlanta.
- April — The first official YouTube videos from the Homestar Runner body of work are released, including video of the Limozeen Live! appearance.
- April 10 — Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is first announced.
- August 11 — Homestar Ruiner, the first episode of Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, is released for the Nintendo Wii and PC.
- September 23 — The 200th Strong Bad Email, email thunder, is released.
2009
- January 26 — The first official Hremail, Hremail 62, is released.
- March 31 — homestarrunnerdotcom uploads their first video, guitar.
- June 30 — Strong Bad Emails return after a nine month hiatus, with hremail3184. The Lappy 486 is destroyed.
- July 27 — Where My Hat Is At? is adapted into a cartoon in celebration of its 10th birthday.
- August 3 — Strong Bad buys the Compé in "Compy Catalog" and replaces the New Paper with the Compé-per
- October 11 — FeedBurner Page is launched. Podstar Runner service is soon discontinued once again.
- December 1 — Matt announces via RSS that site updates will be fewer due to the arrival of a new baby.
2010
- April 1 — After months of only minor store-related updates, the site celebrates April Fools' Day with Xeriouxly Forxe. A new main page is released a couple of weeks later with the same theme.
- As the extended hiatus continues, two behind-the-scenes looks are released: Sbemail 136 Alternate Versions and Soap Box Doiby.
- November 22 — Telltale Games releases Poker Night At The Inventory.
- December 14 — A Decemberween Mackerel, the first bona-fide toon of the year, is released.
- December 22 — The missing Halloween toon, Which Ween Costumes?, is finally released, just in time for Decemberween.
2011
- September — @StrongBadActual is registered.
- Following the December 22, 2010 update, homestarrunner.com was not updated during 2011 and most of the merchandise in the Store were put on sale on May 16.
2013
- July — Strong Bad and Homestar Runner make an appearance at W00tstock 2013.
2014
- April 1 — After a three and a half year hiatus, the site is updated with a brand new toon, April Fool 2014.
- July 7 — Matt reveals in an interview on The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show that he and Mike intend to resume regular updates by the year's end.
- September 26 — @StrongBadActual begins Tweeting.
- October 3 — Fish Eye Lens is released, marking the return of semi-regular site updates.
- October 22 — Weekly Fanstuff, the Quote of the Week and the Sketchbook are updated after exactly five years of inactivity.
- October 30 — I Killed Pom Pom, the first feature length Halloween toon in five years, is released.
2015
- April 1 — Strong Bad checks his email for the first time in five years in sbemail206. The Compé and the Compé-per are unceremoniously "compressed" by dust into the Lappier.
- March 3 — The store is redesigned and moved to a different website.
- March 27 — NavBar updated; "subscribe" link replaced with "youtube"
2016
- April 1 — Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2, the first Marzipan's Answering Machine in seven years is released. It is the first toon to not be displayed in Flash, and instead an embedded YouTube player. It is also the longest toon on the site, over half an hour long.
