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''"The Poopsmith, for 500 points..."'' | |||
On more than one occasion [[The Brothers Chaps]] have made reference to plenty of '''television game shows''' on the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] website. [[Homestar Runner]]'s own show, [[The Show]], spoofs many of these shows, especially those made in the 1970s. However, this article also explains other references to game shows beyond just The Show. | On more than one occasion [[The Brothers Chaps]] have made reference to plenty of '''television game shows''' on the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] website. [[Homestar Runner]]'s own show, [[The Show]], spoofs many of these shows, especially those made in the 1970s. However, this article also explains other references to game shows beyond just The Show. | ||
== The Dating Game == | |||
* [[Punkin Show]] — Homestar refers to the "next bachelor". | |||
* [ | |||
== Family Feud == | |||
* Email [[invisibility]] — While invisible, [[Strong Bad]] is watching [[Telebision|TV]], which is apparently showing a game show, and he says, "Survey says... you're an idiot!" | |||
* [[Homestar Ruiner]] — When Strong Bad is about to [[DELETED|delete]] an email message, he says, "Survey says... deleted!" | |||
* Email [[invisibility]] — While invisible, [[Strong Bad]] is watching [[Telebision|TV]], which is apparently showing a game show, and he says, | |||
* [[Homestar Ruiner]] — When Strong Bad is about to [[DELETED|delete]] an email message, he says, | |||
** He also references this show in the same way on later SBCG4AP games, including [[Baddest of the Bands]] and [[8-Bit is Enough|8-Bit Is Enough]]. | ** He also references this show in the same way on later SBCG4AP games, including [[Baddest of the Bands]] and [[8-Bit is Enough|8-Bit Is Enough]]. | ||
* Email [[dictionary]] — The answer board from the Fast Money round appears in one scene and an Easter egg. | * Email [[dictionary]] — The answer board from the Fast Money round appears in one scene and an Easter egg. | ||
* [[Punkin Show]] — Homestar asks for a result by saying, | * [[Punkin Show]] — Homestar asks for a result by saying, "Ding board says." | ||
== Hollywood Squares == | |||
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* Email [[the show]] — Homestar says, | * Email [[the show]] — Homestar says, "[[Pom Pom]], for the block..." The term "block" refers to preventing one from getting three X's or O's in a row. | ||
* Email [[geddup noise]] — Homestar refers to the center square. On this show, this is where famous comics would often sit for long periods at a time. | * Email [[geddup noise]] — Homestar refers to the center square. On this show, this is where famous comics would often sit for long periods at a time. | ||
== Jeopardy! == | |||
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* Email [[12:00]] — Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad Email Intros|email intro]] goes thus: | * Email [[12:00]] — Strong Bad's [[Strong Bad Email Intros|email intro]] goes thus: "I'll take [[Strong Bad Email]] for a thousand, please." | ||
* Email [[dictionary]] — As he begins to answer the email, Strong Bad mentions | * Email [[dictionary]] — As he begins to answer the email, Strong Bad mentions "quotient quotables", most likely a parody of a common category on this show, "Potent Potables". | ||
* [[Punkin Show]] — | * [[Punkin Show]] — "Please phrase your pumpkin in the form of" is a reference to the show's format, where contestants must phrase their response in the form of a question. | ||
== Match Game == | |||
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* Email [[the show]] — The commercial bumper music is partly lifted from this show's theme music. | * Email [[the show]] — The commercial bumper music is partly lifted from this show's theme music. | ||
* Email [[4 branches]] — The name of | * Email [[4 branches]] — The name of "The Show AM" alludes to a version of ''Match Game'' intended for evening syndication as ''Match Game PM''. | ||
== Press Your Luck and Whammy! == | |||
* Email [[the bet]] — Strong Bad's introduction ( | * Email [[the bet]] — Strong Bad's introduction ("Come on, big money! Big money! And.....email!") is in the spirit of a typical contestant's excited screams during play. | ||
* Email [[redesign]] — When Strong Bad is cycling through different color schemes for his redesigned [[No Loafing Sign]], he says, | * Email [[redesign]] — When Strong Bad is cycling through different color schemes for his redesigned [[No Loafing Sign]], he says, "No Whammies, no Whammies!" | ||
* [[Homestar Ruiner]] — When Homestar is in the shower at the [[Locker Room]], he occasionally says, | * [[Homestar Ruiner]] — When Homestar is in the shower at the [[Locker Room]], he occasionally says, "No Whammies, no Whammies, no Whammies..." | ||
* [[Punkin Show]] — The Fadey Screen is in the same style as the Big Board slides. | * [[Punkin Show]] — The Fadey Screen is in the same style as the Big Board slides. | ||
== The Price Is Right == | |||
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* Email [[the show]] — Homestar's microphone resembles the one used by [[Bob Barker]] on this show. | * Email [[the show]] — Homestar's microphone resembles the one used by [[Bob Barker]] on this show. | ||
* [[Strong Badia the Free]] — When [[Coach Z]] is chosen for the draft, he remarks, | * [[Strong Badia the Free]] — When [[Coach Z]] is chosen for the draft, he remarks, "I think they've all overbid! One dollar! One dollar!" | ||
* [[Main Page 19]] — There are several allusions: | * [[Main Page 19]] — There are several allusions: | ||
** The Trip to Hawaii board is styled like ones in long-time use on The Price is Right. | ** The Trip to Hawaii board is styled like ones in long-time use on The Price is Right. | ||
** The [[Gremlin]] is revealed and announced in a style similar to the show. | ** The [[Gremlin]] is revealed and announced in a style similar to the show. | ||
** The chair has a | ** The chair has a "$??" sign, implying that its price must be guessed like on any of numerous pricing games. | ||
** The sound effect after the wrong answer was apparently guessed was styled after Price's | ** The sound effect after the wrong answer was apparently guessed was styled after Price's "losing horns". | ||
== Wheel of Fortune == | |||
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* [[Main Page 19]] — The golden [[The Cheat]] statue brings to mind the ceramic dog statues common as prizes in the early years of the show's run. | * [[Main Page 19]] — The golden [[The Cheat]] statue brings to mind the ceramic dog statues common as prizes in the early years of the show's run. | ||
* Email [[redesign]] — The wheel on the box for the | * Email [[redesign]] — The wheel on the box for the "Color Wheel Roulette" board game resembles the titular wheel from this show. | ||
[[Category:Entertainment running gags]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:24, 14 July 2026
"The Poopsmith, for 500 points..."
On more than one occasion The Brothers Chaps have made reference to plenty of television game shows on the Homestar Runner website. Homestar Runner's own show, The Show, spoofs many of these shows, especially those made in the 1970s. However, this article also explains other references to game shows beyond just The Show.
The Dating Game
- Punkin Show — Homestar refers to the "next bachelor".
Family Feud
- Email invisibility — While invisible, Strong Bad is watching TV, which is apparently showing a game show, and he says, "Survey says... you're an idiot!"
- Homestar Ruiner — When Strong Bad is about to delete an email message, he says, "Survey says... deleted!"
- He also references this show in the same way on later SBCG4AP games, including Baddest of the Bands and 8-Bit Is Enough.
- Email dictionary — The answer board from the Fast Money round appears in one scene and an Easter egg.
- Punkin Show — Homestar asks for a result by saying, "Ding board says."
Hollywood Squares
- Email the show — Homestar says, "Pom Pom, for the block..." The term "block" refers to preventing one from getting three X's or O's in a row.
- Email geddup noise — Homestar refers to the center square. On this show, this is where famous comics would often sit for long periods at a time.
Jeopardy!
- Email 12:00 — Strong Bad's email intro goes thus: "I'll take Strong Bad Email for a thousand, please."
- Email dictionary — As he begins to answer the email, Strong Bad mentions "quotient quotables", most likely a parody of a common category on this show, "Potent Potables".
- Punkin Show — "Please phrase your pumpkin in the form of" is a reference to the show's format, where contestants must phrase their response in the form of a question.
Match Game
- Email the show — The commercial bumper music is partly lifted from this show's theme music.
- Email 4 branches — The name of "The Show AM" alludes to a version of Match Game intended for evening syndication as Match Game PM.
Press Your Luck and Whammy!
- Email the bet — Strong Bad's introduction ("Come on, big money! Big money! And.....email!") is in the spirit of a typical contestant's excited screams during play.
- Email redesign — When Strong Bad is cycling through different color schemes for his redesigned No Loafing Sign, he says, "No Whammies, no Whammies!"
- Homestar Ruiner — When Homestar is in the shower at the Locker Room, he occasionally says, "No Whammies, no Whammies, no Whammies..."
- Punkin Show — The Fadey Screen is in the same style as the Big Board slides.
The Price Is Right
- Email the show — Homestar's microphone resembles the one used by Bob Barker on this show.
- Strong Badia the Free — When Coach Z is chosen for the draft, he remarks, "I think they've all overbid! One dollar! One dollar!"
- Main Page 19 — There are several allusions:
- The Trip to Hawaii board is styled like ones in long-time use on The Price is Right.
- The Gremlin is revealed and announced in a style similar to the show.
- The chair has a "$??" sign, implying that its price must be guessed like on any of numerous pricing games.
- The sound effect after the wrong answer was apparently guessed was styled after Price's "losing horns".
Wheel of Fortune
- Main Page 19 — The golden The Cheat statue brings to mind the ceramic dog statues common as prizes in the early years of the show's run.
- Email redesign — The wheel on the box for the "Color Wheel Roulette" board game resembles the titular wheel from this show.
