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Many characters in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner universe]] seem to be fans of '''[[Bill Cosby|Bill Cosby's]]''' work, especially the shows ''[[Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids]]'' and ''[[The Cosby Show]]''. | Many characters in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner universe]] seem to be fans of '''[[Bill Cosby|Bill Cosby's]]''' work, especially the shows ''[[Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids]]'' and ''[[The Cosby Show]]''. | ||
== References == | |||
=== Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids === | |||
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* [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] — [[The Cheat]] dresses as Russell. | * [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] — [[The Cheat]] dresses as Russell. | ||
* Email [[mile]] ([[mile|DVD commentary]]) — [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] says his [[Powered by The Cheat|PBTC]] [[Bubs]] impression is | * Email [[mile]] ([[mile|DVD commentary]]) — [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] says his [[Powered by The Cheat|PBTC]] [[Bubs]] impression is "pretty much" his Fat Albert impression. | ||
* Email [[alternate universe]] — The pronunciation | * Email [[alternate universe]] — The pronunciation "ohbee-kaybee" for "okay" was frequently said by the character Mushmouth. It also made an appearance during a bit about Novocaine and the dentist's office in ''[[Bill Cosby: Himself]]''. | ||
* [[Quote of the Week]] — In the quote for [[Quote of the Week|May 17, 2007]], which expands upon a quote from [[Homestarloween Party]], [[Marzipan]] notes that she found a worm in her garden and named it | * [[Quote of the Week]] — In the quote for [[Quote of the Week|May 17, 2007]], which expands upon a quote from [[Homestarloween Party]], [[Marzipan]] notes that she found a worm in her garden and named it "Fat Albert". | ||
* Email [[yes, wrestling]] — [[Homestar Runner]] thinks Strong Bad's costume is Rudy. | * Email [[yes, wrestling]] — [[Homestar Runner]] thinks Strong Bad's costume is Rudy. | ||
* [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] — After the | * [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]] — After the "out and spit takes" in which Strong Bad accidentally pronounces "priceless" as "pwiceless", he tells an offscreen Homestar, "This is your fault, Mushmouth!" | ||
=== The Cosby Show === | |||
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''Theo Huxtable'' | |||
* Email [[car]] ([[car|DVD commentary]]) — There is a discussion of [[NBC]]'s Thursday night sitcom lineup including ''The Cosby Show''. | * Email [[car]] ([[car|DVD commentary]]) — There is a discussion of [[NBC]]'s Thursday night sitcom lineup including ''The Cosby Show''. | ||
* [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — [[Coach Z]] dresses as Theo Huxtable, played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The shirt Coach Z is wearing is from the first-season episode | * [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]] — [[Coach Z]] dresses as Theo Huxtable, played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The shirt Coach Z is wearing is from the first-season episode "A Shirt Story", in which Denise tries to hand-make Theo a designer shirt and butchers it in the process. | ||
* [[Weclome Back]] — The city of | * [[Weclome Back]] — The city of "Thuxtable" is a reference to Theo Huxtable. | ||
=== Other === | |||
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* [[Second Games Menu]] — The description of [[Homestar Talker]], | * [[Second Games Menu]] — The description of [[Homestar Talker]], "[[Homestar Runner|Homestar]] says the darndest things", is a play on the name of ''[[Kids Say the Darndest Things]]'', a show hosted by Cosby. A spin-off of an earlier program hosted by Art Linkletter, Cosby would "interview" children to prompt innocent, unintentionally comical answers. | ||
* Email [[winter pool]] — Homestar Runner is surprised that a swimming pool full of gelatin isn't naturally attracting oiled-up Bill Cosby, referencing [[Bill Cosby in advertising|Cosby's work as a pitchman for Jell-O]]. | * Email [[winter pool]] — Homestar Runner is surprised that a swimming pool full of gelatin isn't naturally attracting oiled-up Bill Cosby, referencing [[Bill Cosby in advertising|Cosby's work as a pitchman for Jell-O]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 14 July 2026
Zeo Zuxtable
Many characters in the Homestar Runner universe seem to be fans of Bill Cosby's work, especially the shows Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids and The Cosby Show.
References
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
- Pumpkin Carve-nival — The Cheat dresses as Russell.
- Email mile (DVD commentary) — Mike says his PBTC Bubs impression is "pretty much" his Fat Albert impression.
- Email alternate universe — The pronunciation "ohbee-kaybee" for "okay" was frequently said by the character Mushmouth. It also made an appearance during a bit about Novocaine and the dentist's office in Bill Cosby: Himself.
- Quote of the Week — In the quote for May 17, 2007, which expands upon a quote from Homestarloween Party, Marzipan notes that she found a worm in her garden and named it "Fat Albert".
- Email yes, wrestling — Homestar Runner thinks Strong Bad's costume is Rudy.
- Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective — After the "out and spit takes" in which Strong Bad accidentally pronounces "priceless" as "pwiceless", he tells an offscreen Homestar, "This is your fault, Mushmouth!"
The Cosby Show
Theo Huxtable
- Email car (DVD commentary) — There is a discussion of NBC's Thursday night sitcom lineup including The Cosby Show.
- Halloween Potion-ma-jig — Coach Z dresses as Theo Huxtable, played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The shirt Coach Z is wearing is from the first-season episode "A Shirt Story", in which Denise tries to hand-make Theo a designer shirt and butchers it in the process.
- Weclome Back — The city of "Thuxtable" is a reference to Theo Huxtable.
Other
- Second Games Menu — The description of Homestar Talker, "Homestar says the darndest things", is a play on the name of Kids Say the Darndest Things, a show hosted by Cosby. A spin-off of an earlier program hosted by Art Linkletter, Cosby would "interview" children to prompt innocent, unintentionally comical answers.
- Email winter pool — Homestar Runner is surprised that a swimming pool full of gelatin isn't naturally attracting oiled-up Bill Cosby, referencing Cosby's work as a pitchman for Jell-O.
