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| - | '''[[Wikipedia:Transformers ( | + | '''[[Wikipedia:Transformers (toy line)|Transformers]]''' are frequently referenced in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work. Various characters will often parody the toys, and the [[Cheat Commandos]] show has numerous similarities to the cartoon. |
| - | == | + | == Appearances == |
| - | * | + | *[[Cheat Commandos]] — |
| - | ** | + | **[[Crackotage]] speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blaster_(G1) Blaster] and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wheelie_(G1) Wheelie]. Plus, the jet he flies looks a lot like the Decepticon [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker_(body_type) Seekers]. |
| - | * | + | **[[Fightgar]] has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wreck-Gar_(G1) Wreck-Gar]. |
| - | * | + | **[[Blue Laser Commander]]'s screechy voice resembles [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_(G1) Starscream's] voice. Starscream was voiced by the same actor who voiced [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cobra_Commander Cobra Commander], the main inspiration for Blue Laser Commander. |
| - | * | + | *[[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Prime_(G1) Optimus Prime], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ultra_Magnus_(G1) Ultra Magnus], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Motormaster_(G1) Motormaster], and the Turbomaster [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Thunder_Clash Thunder Clash], who all transform into semi-trucks, as well as Blaster/Twincast and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Soundwave_(G1) Soundwave/Soundblaster], who transform into tape players. |
| + | *[[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]] — After having his eyes removed, [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Homestar Runner]] tells [[Mike Chapman]] that he wants [[Li'l Brudder]]'s guidance in his [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Darkest_hour darkest hour] and needs the [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Matrix_of_Leadership|Autobot Matrix], a dual reference to [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_The_Movie The Transformers: The Movie]. | ||
| + | *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 modified version of Optimus Prime's head on its top. The tank also resembles characters with tank vehicle modes, such as [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Warpath_(G1) Warpath], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Brawl_(G1) Brawl], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Quake_(G1) Quake], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blitzwing_(G1) Blitzwing], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Guzzle_(G1) Guzzle], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bludgeon_(G1) Bludgeon], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Flywheels Flywheels] and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overlord_(Masterforce) Overlord's] tank component, [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bombshock_(G1) Bombshock] and Megatron's [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#Generation_2 Generation 2] figure. | ||
| + | **The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]]. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center> | Image:Rad rad robotank.png|<center>'''Rad Rad Robotank'''</center> | ||
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Image:Rad rad robotank w-lettering.png|<center>'''Tank and Lettering'''</center> | Image:Rad rad robotank w-lettering.png|<center>'''Tank and Lettering'''</center> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[http://tfwiki.net/ Transformers Wiki] | ||
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[[Category:Inside Jokes]] | [[Category:Inside Jokes]] | ||
[[Category:Entertainment running gags]] | [[Category:Entertainment running gags]] | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 3 August 2020
Transformers are frequently referenced in the Homestar Runner body of work. Various characters will often parody the toys, and the Cheat Commandos show has numerous similarities to the cartoon.
Appearances
- Cheat Commandos —
- Crackotage speaks mostly in rhyme. This resembles the Transformers characters Blaster and Wheelie. Plus, the jet he flies looks a lot like the Decepticon Seekers.
- Fightgar has an accent which resembles that of the similarly named Wreck-Gar.
- Blue Laser Commander's screechy voice resembles Starscream's voice. Starscream was voiced by the same actor who voiced Cobra Commander, the main inspiration for Blue Laser Commander.
- The Cheatar — Strong Bad imitates the Transformers' transformation noise when talking about The Cheat turning into a guitar. He also says, "Why couldn't you transform into, like...a semi? Or at least a tape player." This is a reference to Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Motormaster, and the Turbomaster Thunder Clash, who all transform into semi-trucks, as well as Blaster/Twincast and Soundwave/Soundblaster, who transform into tape players.
- Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005 — After having his eyes removed, Puppet Homestar Runner tells Mike Chapman that he wants Li'l Brudder's guidance in his darkest hour and needs the Matrix, a dual reference to The Transformers: The Movie.
- 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 modified version of Optimus Prime's head on its top. The tank also resembles characters with tank vehicle modes, such as Warpath, Brawl, Quake, Blitzwing, Guzzle, Bludgeon, Flywheels and Overlord's tank component, Bombshock and Megatron's Generation 2 figure.
- The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of strongbad_email.exe Disc Five.
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