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*[[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.
*[[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].
*[[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].
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*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/Armorhide_(RID) Armorhide], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sandstorm_(OC) OC Sandstorm], [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], Megatron's [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#Generation_2 Generation 2] figure, and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Heavytread_(PCC) Heavytread].
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*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/Armorhide_(RID) Armorhide], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sandstorm_(OC) OC Sandstorm], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Quake_(G1) Quake], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blitzwing_(G1) Blitzwing], [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overcharge_(G1) Overcharge], [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], Megatron's [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#Generation_2 Generation 2] figure, and [https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Heavytread_(PCC) Heavytread].
**The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]].
**The Cheat would later repeat this in the FBI warning of [[strongbad_email.exe Disc Five]].
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Rad, Rad Robotank

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.

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