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[[The Brothers Chaps]] have made lots of references in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner body of work]] to '''[[Mario]]''', one of the most famous video game series of all time. These references include characters mentioned, gameplay references, game sound effects and even [[Halloween]] costume appearances. One of the most notable examples is [[The King of Town]]'s Halloween costume of Mario himself in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]. In this same toon, when the King of Town learns that his pumpkin entry in the contest receives a "worst place" prize, he laments, "Sorry, king, but our princess is in another castle." This toon's easter egg: [[Super Kingio Brothers]], spoofs the title card, level 1-1, the game over screen and the music heard during all scenes in Super Mario Bros. In [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]], [[The Cheat]]'s Halloween costume is Mario character [[Toad (Mario)|Toad]]. [[Stinkoman 20X6]] has many Mario references including: the name for [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level -0|Level -0]] is a reference a glitch in Level 1-2 of [[Super Mario Bros.]] in which walking through a wall will take you to a [[Minus World]] and the phrase "Hold B" in the [[Stinkomanual]] refers to many Mario games in which you gain a boost of some sort, such as running faster, by holding down the 'B' button. This is but a sample of the numerous references found in the body of work. '''[[Mario|(more...)]]''' | |||
[[The Brothers Chaps]] have made lots of references in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner body of work]] to '''[[Mario]]''', one of the most famous video game series of all time. These references include characters mentioned, gameplay references, game sound effects and even [[Halloween]] costume appearances. One of the most notable examples is [[The King of Town]]'s Halloween costume of Mario himself in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]. In this same toon, when the King of Town learns that his pumpkin entry in the contest receives a | |||
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The Brothers Chaps have made lots of references in the Homestar Runner body of work to Mario, one of the most famous video game series of all time. These references include characters mentioned, gameplay references, game sound effects and even Halloween costume appearances. One of the most notable examples is The King of Town's Halloween costume of Mario himself in Pumpkin Carve-nival. In this same toon, when the King of Town learns that his pumpkin entry in the contest receives a "worst place" prize, he laments, "Sorry, king, but our princess is in another castle." This toon's easter egg: Super Kingio Brothers, spoofs the title card, level 1-1, the game over screen and the music heard during all scenes in Super Mario Bros. In Halloween Potion-ma-jig, The Cheat's Halloween costume is Mario character Toad. Stinkoman 20X6 has many Mario references including: the name for Level -0 is a reference a glitch in Level 1-2 of Super Mario Bros. in which walking through a wall will take you to a Minus World and the phrase "Hold B" in the Stinkomanual refers to many Mario games in which you gain a boost of some sort, such as running faster, by holding down the 'B' button. This is but a sample of the numerous references found in the body of work. (more...)
