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== BANG! Magazine == | |||
| | The April 2017 ''Mulberry'' story, "Planet of the Jerks", includes a part where Mulberry tells a boy, "Good [[Coach Z|jorb]], kiddo!" When the boy asks why she put on an accent, she explains it as a Homestar Runner reference. Adding to her frustration, the boy proceeds to ask, "What's Homestar Runner?" | ||
== Boys' Life == | |||
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The | The [https://books.google.com/books?id=ZejRFL1UFzMC&lpg=PA2&dq=pedro%20nose%20fan&pg=PA46#v=onepage&q&f=true August 2008 issue] called ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]]'' the "funniest" WiiWare game of its time. | ||
== Computer Source Magazine == | |||
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The January 2004 issue of Seattle-area magazine ''Computer Source'' featured a group of people who had determined how many browser windows they could open to Homestarrunner.com before the computer crashed. | The January 2004 issue of Seattle-area magazine ''Computer Source'' featured a group of people who had determined how many browser windows they could open to Homestarrunner.com before the computer crashed. | ||
== Discover Magazine == | |||
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In the June 2005 issue of ''Discover'', in the article | In the June 2005 issue of ''Discover'', in the article "A double-blind, random, case-controlled, clinical, and thoroughly unscientific study of MIT nerds" (page 43), a full-page picture shows an MIT student named Amanda Seybold wearing a Trogdor T-shirt. | ||
== Entertainment Weekly == | |||
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* In 2003, ''Entertainment Weekly'' proclaimed The Brothers Chaps were the | * In 2003, ''Entertainment Weekly'' proclaimed The Brothers Chaps were the "It Web Cartoonists" as part of their annual "It List," which names off who they consider to be the most significant entertainers of the year. They asked Matt whether or not they would ever consider putting Strong Bad and Homestar on TV, to which he replied: "It's more punk rock if you do it yourself." This article also mentioned the upcoming DVDs. | ||
* HomestarRunner.com made the | * HomestarRunner.com made the "100 Sites to Bookmark Now" list. | ||
== GamePro == | |||
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In the June 2006 issue, it says | In the June 2006 issue, it says "Mario Paint was a pretty decent piece of software for the 16-bit SNES. It was educational, artistic and was even used to create the very first ''Homestar Runner'' cartoon". | ||
== Game Informer == | |||
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* In one issue of ''Game Informer'', during the review of the video game Baten Kaitos, it showed a picture of Kalas with the caption: | * In one issue of ''Game Informer'', during the review of the video game Baten Kaitos, it showed a picture of Kalas with the caption: "Ya gotta have blue hair!" | ||
* In another issue of ''Game Informer'', in the review of Alien Hominid, it mentioned that the mood of the game was far more reminiscent of Homestar Runner than of Contra. | * In another issue of ''Game Informer'', in the review of Alien Hominid, it mentioned that the mood of the game was far more reminiscent of Homestar Runner than of Contra. | ||
* In yet another issue of ''Game Informer'', in the review of Street Fighter, it said | * In yet another issue of ''Game Informer'', in the review of Street Fighter, it said "Can I interest you in some light fighting, or maybe a challenge?" | ||
* In the April '06 issue of ''Game Informer'', Stinkoman 20X6 is named number 10 of the | * In the April '06 issue of ''Game Informer'', Stinkoman 20X6 is named number 10 of the "Top Ten Games You've Never Heard Of", a list of shareware internet games. | ||
* In the May 2006 issue of ''Game Informer'', the title of a box in the | * In the May 2006 issue of ''Game Informer'', the title of a box in the "Classic GI" section on Mega Man 2 is "Are you asking for a challenge?" | ||
* In the October 2006 issue, Drew Settlemire asked for any suggestions to stop the prerelease [[Jibblies|jibblies]]. | * In the October 2006 issue, Drew Settlemire asked for any suggestions to stop the prerelease [[Jibblies|jibblies]]. | ||
* In the December 2006 issue on page 56, two geeks can be seen swordfighting and calling each other nerds. One of them is wearing a Strong Bad hoodie, the design of which is available in the [[Store]]. | * In the December 2006 issue on page 56, two geeks can be seen swordfighting and calling each other nerds. One of them is wearing a Strong Bad hoodie, the design of which is available in the [[Store]]. | ||
* In the December 2007 issue on page 83, on a review for ''[[Godzilla: Unleashed]]'', there is a caption that says, | * In the December 2007 issue on page 83, on a review for ''[[Godzilla: Unleashed]]'', there is a caption that says, "[[Burninating]] the countryside." | ||
* In the June 2008 issue, [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] is mentioned in the | * In the June 2008 issue, [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] is mentioned in the "impulse" article on page 38. | ||
* In the February 2009 issue, Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People is briefly mentioned at the end of the WiiWare section in the article | * In the February 2009 issue, Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People is briefly mentioned at the end of the WiiWare section in the article "Hardcore Gamer's Guide to the Wii" (pages 12-13). | ||
* In the July 2009 issue, the [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]] Collector's DVD is listed in the Connect|Gear section's Media Shelf, as the number five (of five) item on the list. (page 31) | * In the July 2009 issue, the [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People]] Collector's DVD is listed in the Connect|Gear section's Media Shelf, as the number five (of five) item on the list. (page 31) | ||
* In issue 230, a screenshot from ''[[Strong Badia the Free]]'' is included in an article about adventure games. | * In issue 230, a screenshot from ''[[Strong Badia the Free]]'' is included in an article about adventure games. | ||
== Game-Now Magazine == | |||
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Issue 12 of the now-defunct ''Game-Now'' magazine featured Homestar Runner as | Issue 12 of the now-defunct ''Game-Now'' magazine featured Homestar Runner as "Hot" in the "Hot or Not" section. ([http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5953/gamennow1.jpg archived scan]) | ||
== The Guardian Guide == | |||
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''Gaze-mazing article.'' | |||
The internet column on September 6, 2008 featured | |||
Strong Bad Emails | |||
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Strong Sad | |||
was described as Strong Bad's "sister". The column read: | |||
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>[[Strong Bad]] is an animated Mexican wrestler with [[How do you type with boxing gloves on?|boxing gloves]] for hands and is the undoubted star of surreal cartoon site [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]]. Assisted by a [[The Cheat|strangely shaped animal-of-questionable-species]] and hindered by his high-pitched, fragile [[Gender Confusion|sister]], Strong Bad's main spot is answering reader's emails - which there are hundreds to happily plough through if you've not been here before. Most recently he was asked to perform a [[magic trick]] and shared his thoughts on "moneygicians" - people who blow their life savings on "gaze mazing" props - and their strange sub-category, "flowy sleeved moneygicians". Like South Park and Modern Toss, Strong Bad isn't exactly beautiful to look at but he's relentlessly funny. | |||
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== Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club == | |||
Issue 13 of the ''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' magazine gives bios to the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team from ''Transformers: Cybertron''. The three of them are given personalities in reference to [[The Brothers Strong]]. Longarm is a reference to [[Strong Mad]], Deepdive is a reference to [[Strong Sad]], and Overcast is a reference to [[Strong Bad]]. | Issue 13 of the ''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' magazine gives bios to the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team from ''Transformers: Cybertron''. The three of them are given personalities in reference to [[The Brothers Strong]]. Longarm is a reference to [[Strong Mad]], Deepdive is a reference to [[Strong Sad]], and Overcast is a reference to [[Strong Bad]]. | ||
== Hyper == | |||
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* ''Hyper'', an Australian electronics magazine, gave Homestar Runner the following mention in its special section: | * ''Hyper'', an Australian electronics magazine, gave Homestar Runner the following mention in its special section: "Dear readers, please go to homestarrunner.com before I beat the everloving snot out of you. Sincerely, Hyper."<br /> | ||
* In one issue, Hyper was speculating on Yetisports on console. On the subject of the internet games being published, they said, "Trogdor the Burninator for PS3 next!" | |||
* In the October 2005 issue, a special report on Everquest had a picture of a character's behind, and in the character's speech bubble, it said, "Butt Dance, Butt Dance..." | |||
== The Magazine == | |||
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* In the November 2004 issue, the phone tag section has a reader who says that Homestar would make an awsome guest host. They responded to this with a picture of Homestar and a quote from [[First Time Here?|First time Here?]]. | * In the November 2004 issue, the phone tag section has a reader who says that Homestar would make an awsome guest host. They responded to this with a picture of Homestar and a quote from [[First Time Here?|First time Here?]]. | ||
== Muse Magazine == | |||
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An article about dragons, included in the November/December 2003 issue, contained links to [[TROGDOR!]] and [[dragon]]. | An article about dragons, included in the November/December 2003 issue, contained links to [[TROGDOR!]] and [[dragon]]. | ||
== New York Magazine == | |||
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In the November 19, 2007 issue, Homestar Runner is featured in the Animation section. [http://nymag.com/movies/features/videos/40655/ [1]] | In the November 19, 2007 issue, Homestar Runner is featured in the Animation section. [http://nymag.com/movies/features/videos/40655/ [1]] | ||
== NGamer == | |||
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In issue #33, March, they featured a two page review of SBCG4AP's | In issue #33, March, they featured a two page review of SBCG4AP's "16 Top Best Moments" | ||
== Nintendo Power == | |||
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''"...and the humor is... well, unique. "'' | |||
''See also [[Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008]]'' | ''See also [[Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008]]'' | ||
* In the April 2007 (Volume 214) issue of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'', [[Viidelectrix]] is featured in the Community section's | * In the April 2007 (Volume 214) issue of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'', [[Viidelectrix]] is featured in the Community section's "Websites" column (page 95). A screenshot of [[Population: Tire]] is also shown. | ||
* In the May 2008 issue (Volume 229), there was a little column on SBCG4AP. | * In the May 2008 issue (Volume 229), there was a little column on SBCG4AP. | ||
* The [[Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008|July 2008]] issue (Volume 230) featured an interview with Strong Bad about the game. | * The [[Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008|July 2008]] issue (Volume 230) featured an interview with Strong Bad about the game. | ||
* In the September 2008 issue, they discussed [[Strong Badia the Free]] and [[Baddest of the Bands]]. | * In the September 2008 issue, they discussed [[Strong Badia the Free]] and [[Baddest of the Bands]]. | ||
* The section | * The section "The Future is Now" in their June 2010 issue (Volume 225 page 55) featured a small article about [[8-Bit is Enough]]. | ||
== The Official Australian Nintendo Magazine == | |||
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* In the December 2008 Issue (the first), Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is mentioned in the Wiiware section as the top WiiWare game and a rating of 88%. | * In the December 2008 Issue (the first), Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is mentioned in the Wiiware section as the top WiiWare game and a rating of 88%. | ||
== Official Playstation Magazine == | |||
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* In the Reviews section of the January, 2006 issue of this popular gaming magazine, the voice of Pac-Man in ''Pac-Man World 3'' is described as | * In the Reviews section of the January, 2006 issue of this popular gaming magazine, the voice of Pac-Man in ''Pac-Man World 3'' is described as "reminding us a lot of the Homestar Runner character [[Stinkoman]], which fans of the site know is not a compliment." | ||
* In an article about Final Fantasy, a character's name in a screenshot is [[Fhqwhgads]]. | * In an article about Final Fantasy, a character's name in a screenshot is [[Fhqwhgads]]. | ||
== Official Xbox Magazine == | |||
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* One issue has a picture of [[Aqua Teen Hunger Force|Aqua Teen Hunger Force's]] Carl performing air guitar, with the caption | * One issue has a picture of [[Aqua Teen Hunger Force|Aqua Teen Hunger Force's]] Carl performing air guitar, with the caption "wheedlie, wheedlie, wheddlie, waaaah. Don't sue us." | ||
== Owl Mag == | |||
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Mention of | Mention of "Alligator tied to a shark"- as in, bear holding a shark. | ||
One of the April issues had this caption on the cover: PRANK'D. This is a reference to [[Teen Girl Squad]]. | |||
== PC World == | |||
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* Homestar Runner is featured in the November 2008 issue's article ''10 Ways to Waste Time on the Web'', with a screenshot of the [[Index Page]]. It is also featured on [http://www.pcworld.com/article/151263-7/10_ways_to_waste_time_on_the_web.html its website]. | * Homestar Runner is featured in the November 2008 issue's article ''10 Ways to Waste Time on the Web'', with a screenshot of the [[Index Page]]. It is also featured on [http://www.pcworld.com/article/151263-7/10_ways_to_waste_time_on_the_web.html its website]. | ||
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* Homestar Runner is also mentioned in the ''40 Fantastic Time-Wasting Web Sites'' article. [http://www.pcworld.com/article/169112-4/40_fantastic_timewasting_web_sites.html [2]] | * Homestar Runner is also mentioned in the ''40 Fantastic Time-Wasting Web Sites'' article. [http://www.pcworld.com/article/169112-4/40_fantastic_timewasting_web_sites.html [2]] | ||
== PluggedIn == | |||
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The Focus on the Family media magazine | The Focus on the Family media magazine "PluggedIn" featured an article on Flash content and commented on Homestarrunner.com, saying its content consisted mostly of "sophomoric silliness". | ||
== ReadyMade == | |||
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The August/September 2005 issue of ''ReadyMade'', a DIY magazine, features a picture of a dragon with the caption | The August/September 2005 issue of ''ReadyMade'', a DIY magazine, features a picture of a dragon with the caption "Trogdor" scribbled onto a wall with crayon. The small article includes tips on removing crayon from one's wall. (Scan) | ||
== SBC Skateboard == | |||
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In a 2004 issue, Ryan Stutt said that he totally ripped off Strong Bad for a | In a 2004 issue, Ryan Stutt said that he totally ripped off Strong Bad for a "Sick Of It All" review. | ||
== Star Wars Insider == | |||
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In Star Wars Insider #66, the short story | In Star Wars Insider #66, the short story "Elusion Illusion" written by Michael A. Stackpole features a cantina called "Homestar". | ||
== Super Play == | |||
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In #122 (April 2006), the Swedish gaming magazine | In #122 (April 2006), the Swedish gaming magazine "Super Play" had two pages about Homestar Runner. The magazine gives a brief introduction to the site as well as examples of emails sent to Strong Bad and mentions the following games: Stinkoman 20X6, Trogdor, Peasant's Quest, Secret Collect, Dungeon Man, Strong Bad Zone, and Rhino Feeder. | ||
== Time Magazine == | |||
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On June 30, 2003, ''Time Magazine'' ran a short feature titled [https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,460201,00.html "A Star Is Born - On The Web"] which featured a picture of Homestar from [[Where's The Cheat?]], and said he was part of a funny cartoon website, [[homestarrunner.com]]. The article also mentions [[Strong Bad]] (the article claims he is Homestar's | On June 30, 2003, ''Time Magazine'' ran a short feature titled [https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,460201,00.html "A Star Is Born - On The Web"] which featured a picture of Homestar from [[Where's The Cheat?]], and said he was part of a funny cartoon website, [[homestarrunner.com]]. The article also mentions [[Strong Bad]] (the article claims he is Homestar's "pal"), and compares Homestar and his friends to a post-modern ''[[Peanuts]]'' gang. | ||
== Total Gamer == | |||
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In an article on Wii (specifically on Wii Sports) from Issue 26, on page 38, there is a picture of Cam wearing a Strong Bad hoodie. | In an article on Wii (specifically on Wii Sports) from Issue 26, on page 38, there is a picture of Cam wearing a Strong Bad hoodie. | ||
== Tucson Weekly == | |||
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''[http://www.tucsonweekly.com Tucson Weekly]'' had [http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/music/Content?oid=oid:59640 an interview] of [[They Might Be Giants]] in their August 19, 2004 issue that included information on their relationship with [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Of particular note was the corroboration that a special [[Experimental Film]] video was being made for MTV. However, a new development is that the current internet version | ''[http://www.tucsonweekly.com Tucson Weekly]'' had [http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/music/Content?oid=oid:59640 an interview] of [[They Might Be Giants]] in their August 19, 2004 issue that included information on their relationship with [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Of particular note was the corroboration that a special [[Experimental Film]] video was being made for MTV. However, a new development is that the current internet version "is getting played on MTV in England, so it is finding some legitimate video life." | ||
== Wired Magazine == | |||
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* Jul 2004 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2004/07/get-your-moveon-groove-on/ "Get Your MoveOn Groove On"] is an interview with [[They Might Be Giants]] that touches on Homestar Runner and the [[Experimental Film]] toon. | * Jul 2004 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2004/07/get-your-moveon-groove-on/ "Get Your MoveOn Groove On"] is an interview with [[They Might Be Giants]] that touches on Homestar Runner and the [[Experimental Film]] toon. | ||
* ''Wired Magazine'' also featured a picture of the [[Homestar Runner RPG]]. | * ''Wired Magazine'' also featured a picture of the [[Homestar Runner RPG]]. | ||
* September 2005 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2005/09/playlist-18/ The "Playlist" mini-reviews] section mentions the [[strongbad email.exe|Strong Bad DVD set]]. | * September 2005 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2005/09/playlist-18/ The "Playlist" mini-reviews] section mentions the [[strongbad email.exe|Strong Bad DVD set]]. | ||
* May 2006 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2006/05/watch-2/ The "Watch This Way" feature] highlights homestarunner.com among other animation websites, calling out | * May 2006 issue — [https://www.wired.com/2006/05/watch-2/ The "Watch This Way" feature] highlights homestarunner.com among other animation websites, calling out "show-stealer" Strong Bad and his emails. The issue also features a list of "Strong Bad's Favorite LEAST favorite blogs!" | ||
* Jun 18, 2007 — [http://www.wired.com/entertainment/theweb/news/2007/06/homestarrunner "Homestar Runner Rejects TV to Stay True to Web"] by John Scott Lewinski discusses [[The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps]]' decision to keep Homestar Runner online by turning down TV offers, particularly from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. | * Jun 18, 2007 — [http://www.wired.com/entertainment/theweb/news/2007/06/homestarrunner "Homestar Runner Rejects TV to Stay True to Web"] by John Scott Lewinski discusses [[The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps]]' decision to keep Homestar Runner online by turning down TV offers, particularly from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. | ||
* Dec 21, 2009 — [https://www.wired.com/2009/12/pl-scott-brown/ "Why Some Memes Never Die"] by Scott Brown, an article about the longevity of Homestar Runner on the internet. | * Dec 21, 2009 — [https://www.wired.com/2009/12/pl-scott-brown/ "Why Some Memes Never Die"] by Scott Brown, an article about the longevity of Homestar Runner on the internet. | ||
== Wonkavision == | |||
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''See main article: [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview]]'' | ''See main article: [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview]]'' | ||
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Issue #42 of the independent music magazine ''Wonkavision'' featured a picture of Homestar on the cover, as well as an article inside with an interview with The Brothers Chaps and several characters, plus game reviews, levels of fandom, character summaries, and random bits of info about the site and the people behind it. | Issue #42 of the independent music magazine ''Wonkavision'' featured a picture of Homestar on the cover, as well as an article inside with an interview with The Brothers Chaps and several characters, plus game reviews, levels of fandom, character summaries, and random bits of info about the site and the people behind it. | ||
== Yahoo! == | |||
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In "The Funniest Sights on the Web" "Sketch Comedy" section, Homestar is listed as 'The unspectacular adventures of Homestar Runner, the net's dimmest (and most underrated) hero.' | |||
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BANG! Magazine
The April 2017 Mulberry story, "Planet of the Jerks", includes a part where Mulberry tells a boy, "Good jorb, kiddo!" When the boy asks why she put on an accent, she explains it as a Homestar Runner reference. Adding to her frustration, the boy proceeds to ask, "What's Homestar Runner?"
Boys' Life
The August 2008 issue called Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People the "funniest" WiiWare game of its time.
Computer Source Magazine
The January 2004 issue of Seattle-area magazine Computer Source featured a group of people who had determined how many browser windows they could open to Homestarrunner.com before the computer crashed.
Discover Magazine
In the June 2005 issue of Discover, in the article "A double-blind, random, case-controlled, clinical, and thoroughly unscientific study of MIT nerds" (page 43), a full-page picture shows an MIT student named Amanda Seybold wearing a Trogdor T-shirt.
Entertainment Weekly
- In 2003, Entertainment Weekly proclaimed The Brothers Chaps were the "It Web Cartoonists" as part of their annual "It List," which names off who they consider to be the most significant entertainers of the year. They asked Matt whether or not they would ever consider putting Strong Bad and Homestar on TV, to which he replied: "It's more punk rock if you do it yourself." This article also mentioned the upcoming DVDs.
- HomestarRunner.com made the "100 Sites to Bookmark Now" list.
GamePro
In the June 2006 issue, it says "Mario Paint was a pretty decent piece of software for the 16-bit SNES. It was educational, artistic and was even used to create the very first Homestar Runner cartoon".
Game Informer
- In one issue of Game Informer, during the review of the video game Baten Kaitos, it showed a picture of Kalas with the caption: "Ya gotta have blue hair!"
- In another issue of Game Informer, in the review of Alien Hominid, it mentioned that the mood of the game was far more reminiscent of Homestar Runner than of Contra.
- In yet another issue of Game Informer, in the review of Street Fighter, it said "Can I interest you in some light fighting, or maybe a challenge?"
- In the April '06 issue of Game Informer, Stinkoman 20X6 is named number 10 of the "Top Ten Games You've Never Heard Of", a list of shareware internet games.
- In the May 2006 issue of Game Informer, the title of a box in the "Classic GI" section on Mega Man 2 is "Are you asking for a challenge?"
- In the October 2006 issue, Drew Settlemire asked for any suggestions to stop the prerelease jibblies.
- In the December 2006 issue on page 56, two geeks can be seen swordfighting and calling each other nerds. One of them is wearing a Strong Bad hoodie, the design of which is available in the Store.
- In the December 2007 issue on page 83, on a review for Godzilla: Unleashed, there is a caption that says, "Burninating the countryside."
- In the June 2008 issue, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is mentioned in the "impulse" article on page 38.
- In the February 2009 issue, Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People is briefly mentioned at the end of the WiiWare section in the article "Hardcore Gamer's Guide to the Wii" (pages 12-13).
- In the July 2009 issue, the Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People Collector's DVD is listed in the Connect|Gear section's Media Shelf, as the number five (of five) item on the list. (page 31)
- In issue 230, a screenshot from Strong Badia the Free is included in an article about adventure games.
Game-Now Magazine
Issue 12 of the now-defunct Game-Now magazine featured Homestar Runner as "Hot" in the "Hot or Not" section. (archived scan)
The Guardian Guide
Gaze-mazing article.
The internet column on September 6, 2008 featured
Strong Bad Emails
. Strangely,
Strong Sad
was described as Strong Bad's "sister". The column read:
>Strong Bad is an animated Mexican wrestler with boxing gloves for hands and is the undoubted star of surreal cartoon site Homestar Runner. Assisted by a strangely shaped animal-of-questionable-species and hindered by his high-pitched, fragile sister, Strong Bad's main spot is answering reader's emails - which there are hundreds to happily plough through if you've not been here before. Most recently he was asked to perform a magic trick and shared his thoughts on "moneygicians" - people who blow their life savings on "gaze mazing" props - and their strange sub-category, "flowy sleeved moneygicians". Like South Park and Modern Toss, Strong Bad isn't exactly beautiful to look at but he's relentlessly funny.
Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club
Issue 13 of the Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club magazine gives bios to the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team from Transformers: Cybertron. The three of them are given personalities in reference to The Brothers Strong. Longarm is a reference to Strong Mad, Deepdive is a reference to Strong Sad, and Overcast is a reference to Strong Bad.
Hyper
- Hyper, an Australian electronics magazine, gave Homestar Runner the following mention in its special section: "Dear readers, please go to homestarrunner.com before I beat the everloving snot out of you. Sincerely, Hyper."
- In one issue, Hyper was speculating on Yetisports on console. On the subject of the internet games being published, they said, "Trogdor the Burninator for PS3 next!"
- In the October 2005 issue, a special report on Everquest had a picture of a character's behind, and in the character's speech bubble, it said, "Butt Dance, Butt Dance..."
The Magazine
- In the November 2004 issue, the phone tag section has a reader who says that Homestar would make an awsome guest host. They responded to this with a picture of Homestar and a quote from First time Here?.
Muse Magazine
An article about dragons, included in the November/December 2003 issue, contained links to TROGDOR! and dragon.
New York Magazine
In the November 19, 2007 issue, Homestar Runner is featured in the Animation section. [1]
NGamer
In issue #33, March, they featured a two page review of SBCG4AP's "16 Top Best Moments"
Nintendo Power
"...and the humor is... well, unique. "
See also Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008
- In the April 2007 (Volume 214) issue of Nintendo Power, Viidelectrix is featured in the Community section's "Websites" column (page 95). A screenshot of Population: Tire is also shown.
- In the May 2008 issue (Volume 229), there was a little column on SBCG4AP.
- The July 2008 issue (Volume 230) featured an interview with Strong Bad about the game.
- In the September 2008 issue, they discussed Strong Badia the Free and Baddest of the Bands.
- The section "The Future is Now" in their June 2010 issue (Volume 225 page 55) featured a small article about 8-Bit is Enough.
The Official Australian Nintendo Magazine
- In the December 2008 Issue (the first), Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is mentioned in the Wiiware section as the top WiiWare game and a rating of 88%.
Official Playstation Magazine
- In the Reviews section of the January, 2006 issue of this popular gaming magazine, the voice of Pac-Man in Pac-Man World 3 is described as "reminding us a lot of the Homestar Runner character Stinkoman, which fans of the site know is not a compliment."
- In an article about Final Fantasy, a character's name in a screenshot is Fhqwhgads.
Official Xbox Magazine
- One issue has a picture of Aqua Teen Hunger Force's Carl performing air guitar, with the caption "wheedlie, wheedlie, wheddlie, waaaah. Don't sue us."
Owl Mag
Mention of "Alligator tied to a shark"- as in, bear holding a shark. One of the April issues had this caption on the cover: PRANK'D. This is a reference to Teen Girl Squad.
PC World
- Homestar Runner is featured in the November 2008 issue's article 10 Ways to Waste Time on the Web, with a screenshot of the Index Page. It is also featured on its website.
- On the PC World website, a poster for the Wii game Homestar Ruiner is featured in a screenshot from the underrated Paint.NET on the 8th page in the article The 10 Most Overrated Products. (Although that article is also featured in the November 2008 issue, the screenshot is not.)
- Homestar Runner is also mentioned in the 40 Fantastic Time-Wasting Web Sites article. [2]
PluggedIn
The Focus on the Family media magazine "PluggedIn" featured an article on Flash content and commented on Homestarrunner.com, saying its content consisted mostly of "sophomoric silliness".
ReadyMade
The August/September 2005 issue of ReadyMade, a DIY magazine, features a picture of a dragon with the caption "Trogdor" scribbled onto a wall with crayon. The small article includes tips on removing crayon from one's wall. (Scan)
SBC Skateboard
In a 2004 issue, Ryan Stutt said that he totally ripped off Strong Bad for a "Sick Of It All" review.
Star Wars Insider
In Star Wars Insider #66, the short story "Elusion Illusion" written by Michael A. Stackpole features a cantina called "Homestar".
Super Play
In #122 (April 2006), the Swedish gaming magazine "Super Play" had two pages about Homestar Runner. The magazine gives a brief introduction to the site as well as examples of emails sent to Strong Bad and mentions the following games: Stinkoman 20X6, Trogdor, Peasant's Quest, Secret Collect, Dungeon Man, Strong Bad Zone, and Rhino Feeder.
Time Magazine
On June 30, 2003, Time Magazine ran a short feature titled "A Star Is Born - On The Web" which featured a picture of Homestar from Where's The Cheat?, and said he was part of a funny cartoon website, homestarrunner.com. The article also mentions Strong Bad (the article claims he is Homestar's "pal"), and compares Homestar and his friends to a post-modern Peanuts gang.
Total Gamer
In an article on Wii (specifically on Wii Sports) from Issue 26, on page 38, there is a picture of Cam wearing a Strong Bad hoodie.
Tucson Weekly
Tucson Weekly had an interview of They Might Be Giants in their August 19, 2004 issue that included information on their relationship with The Brothers Chaps. Of particular note was the corroboration that a special Experimental Film video was being made for MTV. However, a new development is that the current internet version "is getting played on MTV in England, so it is finding some legitimate video life."
Wired Magazine
- Jul 2004 issue — "Get Your MoveOn Groove On" is an interview with They Might Be Giants that touches on Homestar Runner and the Experimental Film toon.
- Wired Magazine also featured a picture of the Homestar Runner RPG.
- September 2005 issue — The "Playlist" mini-reviews section mentions the Strong Bad DVD set.
- May 2006 issue — The "Watch This Way" feature highlights homestarunner.com among other animation websites, calling out "show-stealer" Strong Bad and his emails. The issue also features a list of "Strong Bad's Favorite LEAST favorite blogs!"
- Jun 18, 2007 — "Homestar Runner Rejects TV to Stay True to Web" by John Scott Lewinski discusses the Brothers Chaps' decision to keep Homestar Runner online by turning down TV offers, particularly from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.
- Dec 21, 2009 — "Why Some Memes Never Die" by Scott Brown, an article about the longevity of Homestar Runner on the internet.
Wonkavision
See main article: Wonkavision Magazine Interview
Issue #42 of the independent music magazine Wonkavision featured a picture of Homestar on the cover, as well as an article inside with an interview with The Brothers Chaps and several characters, plus game reviews, levels of fandom, character summaries, and random bits of info about the site and the people behind it.
Yahoo!
In "The Funniest Sights on the Web" "Sketch Comedy" section, Homestar is listed as 'The unspectacular adventures of Homestar Runner, the net's dimmest (and most underrated) hero.'
