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''Rad, Rad Robotank''

'''[[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 speech pattern is similar to the ''Transformers'' characters [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. In addition, the jet he flies resembles an F-15, similar to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream's]] alternate mode.
** [[Fightgar]] has an accent (and name) similar to [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]].
* [[The Cheatar]] — [[Strong Bad]] imitates the original transformation sound effect when talking about [[The Cheat]] turning into a guitar. He also asks why The Cheat didn't transform into "a semi [truck]" — referencing characters like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] — or "a tape player" — referring to [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].
* [[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 "[[Darkest hour|darkest hour]]" and needs the "[[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix]]", both references to ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Email [[portrait]] — The Cheat [[Graffiti|vandalizes]] the Deutsch Master's portrait of Strong Bad by spray-painting a "Rad, Rad Robotank" on it. The Robotank's head appears to be based on Optimus Prime. Many ''Transformers'' characters have tank vehicle modes, such as [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]; however, the specific form of a tank with a robotic head is not based on any particular Transformer.
** The Cheat would later repeat this vandalism on the FBI Warning screen of [[strongbad email.exe Disc Five]].

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== External Links ==

* [http://tfwiki.net/ Transformers Wiki]
[[Category:Entertainment running gags]]

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