The Announcer
This article is about the mustachioed character with the distinctive voice. For other announcers, see Generic Announcers.
Always announcing
The Announcer's name tells all, as he serves as an announcer or host wherever one is needed. He doesn't really let his personality show through, so little is known of him as a character, except that he does seem to be eager to do his job. He first appeared in the children's book, and hasn't changed very much since then. He has a pear-shaped body with no visible legs, a long slender neck, and a large black mustache. He always seems to be wearing a purple suit and tie (or, on some occasions, a tuxedo) and monocle. While he rarely makes actual on-screen appearances, his voice, which is earnest and mostly British, is used quite often. He resembles the members of The Barbershop Trio.
Filmography
Character Evolution
| Image | Created | Appearances | What's Changed? |
|---|---|---|---|
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1996 | Original Book; Strumstar Hammer (kids' book Easter egg); Strongest Man in the World; Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold | N/A |
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1999 | Marshmallow's Last Stand; lady...ing | He has thicker outlines and darker skin color. His mustache now curls up more. The colors on his clothes switch areas. The color of his neck is the same color as his face. His tie is gone and the shirt inside the suit is purple instead of white. His monocle is now blue and has a white reflection. His hands are now circles instead of ovals, and they appear to be smaller. He now has some shading. |
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2000 | A Jumping Jack Contest |
His outlines are thicker and smoother, his skin is less pink and his monocle has more cartoonish shading. The shine on his monocle is more sharp, and has more shine than the last design. Apart from a raised arm, the Announcer's body is not seen in this iteration. |
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2006 | Strongest Man in the World; yes, wrestling; Kick-a-Ball; hremail 3184; On Break |
His outlines are colored instead of just black, his mustache is more curved on the ends and resembles a handlebar mustache, he has a little glare in his eye, his colors are brighter and his tie is back. His monocle color is duller, and so is the luster of the shine. His hands now have shading; his arms and shirt have more shading detail, while his neck has less. His feet have not been seen in this design. |
