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Homestar explains it to everybody.
 
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''Homestar explains it to everybody.''


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''This article is about the DVD toon.'' ''For the main [[Characters|character]], see [[The King of Town]].''
''This article is about the DVD toon.'' ''For the main [[Characters|character]], see [[The King of Town]].''


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'''Date:''' Friday, June 9, 2000 or earlier
'''Date:''' Friday, June 9, 2000 or earlier


'''DVD:''' [[Everything Else, Volume 2]]
'''DVD:'''[[Everything Else, Volume 2]]
 
== Transcripts ==


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! style="background-color:#DCDCDC;" | '''The King of Town DVD'''
 
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| [[The King of Town DVD New Version|New Version]] · [[The King of Town DVD Old Version|Old Version]] · [[The King of Town DVD Commentary|Commentary]] · [[The King of Town DVD Storyboards|Storyboards]]
== Contents ==
 
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* [#Transcripts 1 Transcripts]
* [#Easter_Eggs 2 Easter Eggs]
* [#Fun_Facts 3 Fun Facts]
** [#Trivia 3.1 Trivia]
** [#Remarks 3.2 Remarks]
** [#Inside_References 3.3 Inside References]
** [#Real-World_References 3.4 Real-World References]
* [#DVD_Contents 4 DVD Contents]
** [#DVD_Menu 4.1 DVD Menu]
** [#New_Version 4.2 New Version]
** [#Storyboards 4.3 Storyboards]
** [#New_Version_with_Commentary 4.4 New Version with Commentary]
** [#Olde_Version 4.5 Olde Version]
* [#Everything_Else_Vol._2_Version 5 Everything Else Vol. 2 Version]
 
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== Easter Eggs ==
== <span class="mw-headline"> Easter Eggs </span> ==


* On the main DVD page, click on the mustache on the shield. After it moves aside, click on the brick that was under it to see the [[King of Town Intro]] and [[King of Town Main Page|Main Page]] that was used for April 1, 2003.
* On the main DVD page, click on the mustache on the shield. After it moves aside, click on the brick that was under it to see the [[King of Town Intro]] and [[King of Town Main Page|Main Page]] that was used for April 1, 2003.


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== Fun Facts ==
== <span class="mw-headline"> Fun Facts </span> ==


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=== Trivia ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Trivia </span> ===


* The colors of the King of Town's crown are reversed compared to his crown's color scheme in all of his subsequent appearances.
* The colors of the King of Town's crown are reversed compared to his crown's color scheme in all of his subsequent appearances.
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* The old version of the toon contains the site's first [[Easter egg]].
* The old version of the toon contains the site's first [[Easter egg]].


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* In the commentary, Strong Bad says Homestar never graduated from anything in his life. The position of his tassel, over the right eye, traditionally signifies that a person has not received a degree (yet).
* In the commentary, Strong Bad says Homestar never graduated from anything in his life. The position of his tassel, over the right eye, traditionally signifies that a person has not received a degree (yet).
* In the commentary, Strong Bad saying that Homestar probably can't read is incorrect, for Homestar shows his reading and writing skills in several places, including [[credit card]], [[anything]], and [[email thunder]]. Homestar's literacy is also tested in [[Arcade Game]], [[Cool Things]] and [[Homestar Ruiner]].
* In the commentary, Strong Bad saying that Homestar probably can't read is incorrect, for Homestar shows his reading and writing skills in several places, including [[credit card]], [[anything]], and [[email thunder]]. Homestar's literacy is also tested in [[Arcade Game]], [[Cool Things]] and [[Homestar Ruiner]].
* In the Olde version, the King of Town's mouth is visible under the mustache when he belches.
* In the Olde version, the King of Town's mouth is visible under the mustache when he belches.
* The storyboards depict the Poopsmith having a speaking part. Apparently, he was originally going to respond to Homestar's question with a simple &quot;Nope&quot;. It also shows the second P in Poopsmith crossed out and replaced with an H, indicating that the Brothers Chaps may have initially renamed him the &quot;Poohsmith&quot;, but this name isn't used anywhere else, suggesting the consideration to rename the character &quot;Poohsmith&quot; was abandoned altogether.
* The storyboards depict the Poopsmith having a speaking part. Apparently, he was originally going to respond to Homestar's question with a simple "Nope". It also shows the second P in Poopsmith crossed out and replaced with an H, indicating that the Brothers Chaps may have initially renamed him the "Poohsmith", but this name isn't used anywhere else, suggesting the consideration to rename the character "Poohsmith" was abandoned altogether.
* The statement that the King of Town really lives in a run-down two-room building next to the [[House of the Brothers Strong]] is directly contradicted by later toons.
* The statement that the King of Town really lives in a run-down two-room building next to the [[House of the Brothers Strong]] is directly contradicted by later toons.


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=== Inside References ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Inside References </span> ===


* In the New Version, [[The Hornblower]] plays the [[Theme Song Video|Homestar Runner Theme Song]] on the horn to call Homestar.
* In the New Version, [[The Hornblower]] plays the [[Theme Song Video|Homestar Runner Theme Song]] on the horn to call Homestar.
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* Homestar [[Homestar Poking People|pokes]] the King of Town with his pointer.
* Homestar [[Homestar Poking People|pokes]] the King of Town with his pointer.


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=== Real-World References ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Real-World References </span> ===


* The DVD menu theme is reminiscent of the theme from [[Sierra]]'s ''[[King's Quest series|King's Quest]]'' games.
* The DVD menu theme is reminiscent of the theme from [[Sierra]]'s ''[[King's Quest series|King's Quest]]'' games.


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== DVD Contents ==
== <span class="mw-headline"> DVD Contents </span> ==


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=== DVD Menu ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> DVD Menu </span> ===


* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town Special Edition DVD!!
* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town Special Edition DVD!!
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* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingmenu.swf view the Flash file for "The King of Town Special Edition DVD" menu]
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingmenu.swf view the Flash file for "The King of Town Special Edition DVD" menu]


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=== New Version ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> New Version </span> ===


* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town
* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town
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* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingoftown2.swf view the Flash file for the new version]
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingoftown2.swf view the Flash file for the new version]


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=== Storyboards ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Storyboards </span> ===


* '''Page Title:''' King of Town Storyboards
* '''Page Title:''' King of Town Storyboards
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingboard1.html view the storyboards]
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingboard1.html view the storyboards]


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=== New Version with Commentary ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> New Version with Commentary </span> ===


* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town Common Tation
* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town Common Tation
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* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/sb_kingcomment.swf hear the alternate version of the commentary]
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/sb_kingcomment.swf hear the alternate version of the commentary]


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=== Olde Version ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Olde Version </span> ===


* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town
* '''Page Title:''' The King of Town
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* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingoftown.swf view the Flash file for the olde version]
* [https://old.homestarrunner.com/kingoftown.swf view the Flash file for the olde version]


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== Everything Else Vol. 2 Version ==
== <span class="mw-headline"> Everything Else Vol. 2 Version </span> ==


* On the Olde Version, switch the audio to hear commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
* On the Olde Version, switch the audio to hear commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
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* Likewise, the [[King of Town Intro]] Easter egg has been relocated from behind the shield to an Easter Egg on the DVD menu. Access it by highlighting the Storyboard option and then clicking right a few times until another outline of the king's mustache and crown appears and then click on it to activate the scene.
* Likewise, the [[King of Town Intro]] Easter egg has been relocated from behind the shield to an Easter Egg on the DVD menu. Access it by highlighting the Storyboard option and then clicking right a few times until another outline of the king's mustache and crown appears and then click on it to activate the scene.
** However, it only goes as far as the intro; it does not go into the [[King of Town Main Page]], which has been removed.
** However, it only goes as far as the intro; it does not go into the [[King of Town Main Page]], which has been removed.
* On the main menu, select &quot;back&quot; and then push down until the shield is highlighted, then click on it to see [[King of Town Email]].
* On the main menu, select "back" and then push down until the shield is highlighted, then click on it to see [[King of Town Email]].
* The Storyboard now has commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
* The Storyboard now has commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
* When played in &quot;Play All&quot;, only the New Version is played.
* When played in "Play All", only the New Version is played.
 
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Homestar explains it to everybody.

This article is about the DVD toon. For the main character, see The King of Town.

The King of Town DVD is a DVD-style update of an older King of Town cartoon. It includes commentary by Strong Bad, storyboards and the old version. In the toon, the King of Town sends Homestar and Pom Pom to investigate the whereabouts of his sheep.

Cast (in order of appearance): The King of Town, The King of Town's Sheep, Multi-Function Dragon, Homestar Runner, Pom Pom, The Blacksmith, The Poopsmith, That Little Chef Guy, The Cleric, The Knight, The Hornblower

Places: The King of Town's Castle

Date: Friday, June 9, 2000 or earlier

DVD:Everything Else, Volume 2

Transcripts

The King of Town DVD
New Version · Old Version · Commentary · Storyboards


Easter Eggs

  • On the main DVD page, click on the mustache on the shield. After it moves aside, click on the brick that was under it to see the King of Town Intro and Main Page that was used for April 1, 2003.

Fun Facts

Trivia

  • The colors of the King of Town's crown are reversed compared to his crown's color scheme in all of his subsequent appearances.
  • This is the shortest Big Toon to date.
  • The old version of the toon contains the site's first Easter egg.

Remarks

180px-KoT%27s_Mouth.PNG

KoT's mouth

  • In the commentary, Strong Bad says Homestar never graduated from anything in his life. The position of his tassel, over the right eye, traditionally signifies that a person has not received a degree (yet).
  • In the commentary, Strong Bad saying that Homestar probably can't read is incorrect, for Homestar shows his reading and writing skills in several places, including credit card, anything, and email thunder. Homestar's literacy is also tested in Arcade Game, Cool Things and Homestar Ruiner.
  • In the Olde version, the King of Town's mouth is visible under the mustache when he belches.
  • The storyboards depict the Poopsmith having a speaking part. Apparently, he was originally going to respond to Homestar's question with a simple "Nope". It also shows the second P in Poopsmith crossed out and replaced with an H, indicating that the Brothers Chaps may have initially renamed him the "Poohsmith", but this name isn't used anywhere else, suggesting the consideration to rename the character "Poohsmith" was abandoned altogether.
  • The statement that the King of Town really lives in a run-down two-room building next to the House of the Brothers Strong is directly contradicted by later toons.

Inside References

Real-World References

DVD Contents

DVD Menu

  • Page Title: The King of Town Special Edition DVD!!

New Version

  • Page Title: The King of Town

Storyboards

New Version with Commentary

  • Page Title: The King of Town Common Tation

Olde Version

  • Page Title: The King of Town

Everything Else Vol. 2 Version

  • On the Olde Version, switch the audio to hear commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
  • The King of Town's Answering Machine scene from the Commentary has been removed from the commentary and is an Easter Egg on The King of Town DVD menu. Access it by highlighting the New Version option and then clicking left a few times until an outline of the king's mustache and crown appears and then click on it to activate the scene.
  • Likewise, the King of Town Intro Easter egg has been relocated from behind the shield to an Easter Egg on the DVD menu. Access it by highlighting the Storyboard option and then clicking right a few times until another outline of the king's mustache and crown appears and then click on it to activate the scene.
    • However, it only goes as far as the intro; it does not go into the King of Town Main Page, which has been removed.
  • On the main menu, select "back" and then push down until the shield is highlighted, then click on it to see King of Town Email.
  • The Storyboard now has commentary from Matt and Mike Chapman.
  • When played in "Play All", only the New Version is played.
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