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''Fairly Religious Overtones!'' | |||
'''Religion''' has occasionally been referenced in the [[Homestar Runner universe]]. | '''Religion''' has occasionally been referenced in the [[Homestar Runner universe]]. | ||
== Appearances == | |||
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* [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] — A framed sign saying | * [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]] — A framed sign saying "Lettuce Pray" hangs on the wall. | ||
* [[Dancin' Bubs]] — One of the gravestones has a [[ringed cross]] on it. | * [[Dancin' Bubs]] — One of the gravestones has a [[ringed cross]] on it. | ||
* [[A Holiday Greeting]] — [[Strong Bad]] performs a parody of [[O Holy Night]]. Strong Sad ends with the phrase | * [[A Holiday Greeting]] — [[Strong Bad]] performs a parody of [[O Holy Night]]. Strong Sad ends with the phrase "and God bless us, everyone", albeit interrupted. Strong Sad's phrase is from [[Charles Dickens]]' [[A Christmas Carol]]. | ||
* [[Where's The Cheat?]] — It is Strong Sad's night to play | * [[Where's The Cheat?]] — It is Strong Sad's night to play "Caaardinal Sins". Cardinal sins are another name for the [[Seven Deadly Sins]] of Catholicism. | ||
* [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] (Easter egg) — [[Homsar]] remarks, | * [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]] (Easter egg) — [[Homsar]] remarks, "And also with you," a traditional response by the congregation to the priest's "[[Dominus vobiscum|The Lord be with you]]" in some [[Christian]] denominations. | ||
* Email [[couch patch]] — Strong Bad claims that [[The Couch|the couch]] contains a | * Email [[couch patch]] — Strong Bad claims that [[The Couch|the couch]] contains a "stench of Biblical proportions." | ||
* [[Email]] — One of the return addresses is | * [[Email]] — One of the return addresses is "Duderonomy", a reference to [[Deuteronomy]]. | ||
* [[Thy Dungeonman II]] — Removing the loin-cheesecloth results in the message, | * [[Thy Dungeonman II]] — Removing the loin-cheesecloth results in the message, "Thou art as naked as the day god made thee." | ||
* [[Hallrunner]] — One of the obstacles is a [[Franciscan]] monk. | * [[Hallrunner]] — One of the obstacles is a [[Franciscan]] monk. | ||
* [[Tis True, Pom Pom, Tis True]] — [[Homestar Runner]] sees [[Strong Sad]] as a nun. | * [[Tis True, Pom Pom, Tis True]] — [[Homestar Runner]] sees [[Strong Sad]] as a nun. | ||
* Email [[animal]] — The sign in front of [[Da Huuuuuudge]]'s [[Da Huuuuuudge's Enclosure|enclosure]] uses the phrase | * Email [[animal]] — The sign in front of [[Da Huuuuuudge]]'s [[Da Huuuuuudge's Enclosure|enclosure]] uses the phrase "For the love of Pete", an alternative form of "For the love of God" which instead invokes Saint Peter. | ||
* [[A Folky Tale]] — Coach Z asks Strong Sad if he's quoting Scripture. | * [[A Folky Tale]] — Coach Z asks Strong Sad if he's quoting Scripture. | ||
* [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] — After being [[-'d|LATHE'D!]], [[What's Her Face]] says that she hopes they have corn chips in [[Heaven]]. | * [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 10]] — After being [[-'d|LATHE'D!]], [[What's Her Face]] says that she hopes they have corn chips in [[Heaven]]. | ||
* [[Sketchbook 2006|Sketchbook]] for 10 March 2006 — features [[Shaker]] Homestar and [[Mike Chapman|Mike]]. | * [[Sketchbook 2006|Sketchbook]] for 10 March 2006 — features [[Shaker]] Homestar and [[Mike Chapman|Mike]]. | ||
* [[Thy Dungeonman 3]] — A [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters|fat monk]], who lives alone in a monastery, tries to eat [[Thy Dungeonman (character)|Thy Dungeonman]]. | * [[Thy Dungeonman 3]] — A [[Minor Thy Dungeonman Characters|fat monk]], who lives alone in a monastery, tries to eat [[Thy Dungeonman (character)|Thy Dungeonman]]. | ||
* [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 11]] — The | * [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 11]] — The "Chumbly Wumbly Bear" song contains the lyric "Lord no!". | ||
** In the DVD commentary, [[Ryan Sterritt]] recalls attending a Bible study camp. | ** In the DVD commentary, [[Ryan Sterritt]] recalls attending a Bible study camp. | ||
* [[Strongest Man in the World]] — [[The Grape Fairie]] uses the phrase | * [[Strongest Man in the World]] — [[The Grape Fairie]] uses the phrase "honest to God". | ||
* [[Happy Hallow-day]] — Strong Bad dresses up as [[Father Guido Sarducci]], who he refers to as a | * [[Happy Hallow-day]] — Strong Bad dresses up as [[Father Guido Sarducci]], who he refers to as a "pretend priest-comedian". | ||
* Email [[looking old]] — | * Email [[looking old]] — | ||
** Strong Bad claims that his age is protected by monks. | ** Strong Bad claims that his age is protected by monks. | ||
** [[Marzipan]] drinks [[kosher]] [[L'Chaim Kosher Tea|tea]]. | ** [[Marzipan]] drinks [[kosher]] [[L'Chaim Kosher Tea|tea]]. | ||
* Email [[strong badathlon]] — Strong Mad exclaims, | * Email [[strong badathlon]] — Strong Mad exclaims, "THANK THE LORD!" when Strong Bad refuses to take part in the "Clean and Jerk... Strong Mad's Underwears... Over His Head" event. | ||
* [[The King of Town's Very Own Quite Popular Cartoon Show]] — [[The King of Town]] has a [[The Cleric|cleric]] who tries to marry [[The Poopsmith]] to a pleasant odor in a chapel. | * [[The King of Town's Very Own Quite Popular Cartoon Show]] — [[The King of Town]] has a [[The Cleric|cleric]] who tries to marry [[The Poopsmith]] to a pleasant odor in a chapel. | ||
* Email [[your funeral]] — Homestar reads from | * Email [[your funeral]] — Homestar reads from "the book of phone" as if he was reading from a book of the Bible. | ||
* Email [[more armies]] (Easter egg) — [[Taranchula]]'s album ''Shady Missionaries'' features | * Email [[more armies]] (Easter egg) — [[Taranchula]]'s album ''Shady Missionaries'' features "Fairly Religious Overtones!". | ||
* Email [[Accent]] — [[Coach Z]] shows Strong Bad a picture of an ear of corn with a halo on it; Strong Bad calls it | * Email [[Accent]] — [[Coach Z]] shows Strong Bad a picture of an ear of corn with a halo on it; Strong Bad calls it "religious corn", but Coach Z calls it a "holy crop". | ||
* Email [[record book]] (commentary) — Strong Bad says, | * Email [[record book]] (commentary) — Strong Bad says, "I mean, I remember as a kid thinking that the Guinness Book of World Records was like, up there with the [[Bible]]." | ||
* [[Jibblies 2]] — Strong Bad tells [[Bubs]] he needs, among other things, crosses and holy water. | * [[Jibblies 2]] — Strong Bad tells [[Bubs]] he needs, among other things, crosses and holy water. | ||
* [[Non-Sequitur Champion]] — [[Senor Cardgage]] says, | * [[Non-Sequitur Champion]] — [[Senor Cardgage]] says, "Thank yo, [[Presbyterian]]." | ||
* [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 14]] — [[Cheerleader]] says that sweating is against several of her religions. | * [[Teen Girl Squad Issue 14]] — [[Cheerleader]] says that sweating is against several of her religions. | ||
* Email [[hiding]] — Strong Bad tells [[The Cheat]] about a prestigious monk. | * Email [[hiding]] — Strong Bad tells [[The Cheat]] about a prestigious monk. | ||
* [[Strong Badia the Free]] — The Egyptian god [[Anubis]] makes an appearance. Also, Strong Bad says, | * [[Strong Badia the Free]] — The Egyptian god [[Anubis]] makes an appearance. Also, Strong Bad says, "Speak to me, O burning bush!", which is a reference to the story in the book of [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] where God speaks to Moses in the form of a bush that is burning but not being consumed. | ||
* [[Hremails]] — Sending an email to Homestar Runner would result in a response with the subject line, | * [[Hremails]] — Sending an email to Homestar Runner would result in a response with the subject line, "My Inbox Runneth Ova!" which references the twenty-third psalm, which includes the line "My cup runneth over". | ||
* [[Most in the Graveyard]] — Several of the tombstones in the cemetery have crucifixes on them. | * [[Most in the Graveyard]] — Several of the tombstones in the cemetery have crucifixes on them. | ||
* [[Comic Book Movie]] — Strong Bad remarks, | * [[Comic Book Movie]] — Strong Bad remarks, "[[Kindred Soul|Kindred soul]]? You sound like a religious metal band. You know, the kind that try and offset their religiousness with evil fonts and drippy graphics!" | ||
* [[8-Bit is Enough]] — One of the responses from the [[Drive-Thru Whale]] advertises Freeze-Dried [[Mormonism|Mormons]]. | * [[8-Bit is Enough]] — One of the responses from the [[Drive-Thru Whale]] advertises Freeze-Dried [[Mormonism|Mormons]]. | ||
** During the cutscene where the walls collapse around him and form the [[Trogdor's 3D-Ungeon|final arena]], Strong Bad can be seen praying. | ** During the cutscene where the walls collapse around him and form the [[Trogdor's 3D-Ungeon|final arena]], Strong Bad can be seen praying. | ||
* [[Kick-A-Ball]] — In a scene similar to [[Strongest Man in the World]], [[The Umpire]] uses the phrase | * [[Kick-A-Ball]] — In a scene similar to [[Strongest Man in the World]], [[The Umpire]] uses the phrase "honest to God". | ||
* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] — [[The Topplegangers|Dryghost]] says he got the [[Cheat Commandos HQ|Headquarters Playset]] for his [[Bar and Bat Mitzvah|Bar Mitzvah]]. | * [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]] — [[The Topplegangers|Dryghost]] says he got the [[Cheat Commandos HQ|Headquarters Playset]] for his [[Bar and Bat Mitzvah|Bar Mitzvah]]. | ||
* Email [[videography]] — Strong Bad uses | * Email [[videography]] — Strong Bad uses "Bar-mitzfvfahs" as one example of an occasion he can videograph. | ||
* [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] (Easter egg) — The announcer for Hot Pooey asks, | * [[A Decemberween Mackerel]] (Easter egg) — The announcer for Hot Pooey asks, "oh dear God, what have we done?" | ||
* [[April Fool 2014]] — [[The Homestar Runner]] calls [[Sickly Sam]] | * [[April Fool 2014]] — [[The Homestar Runner]] calls [[Sickly Sam]] "an affront to God and man." | ||
* [[@StrongBadActual]] tweet ([[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2015|28 Jul 2015]]) — One of Strong Bad's rewards for [[Strong Bad Email Intros|Sbemail Song]] Mystery is a | * [[@StrongBadActual]] tweet ([[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2015|28 Jul 2015]]) — One of Strong Bad's rewards for [[Strong Bad Email Intros|Sbemail Song]] Mystery is a "horrifying close-up of his ungodly puppet mouth". | ||
* [[Flash is Dead!]] — Homestar Runner suggests that Strong Bad's explanations of the importance of [[Flash]] sound | * [[Flash is Dead!]] — Homestar Runner suggests that Strong Bad's explanations of the importance of [[Flash]] sound "religioso". | ||
* [[Haunted Photo Booth Teaser]] — Strong Bad remarks that [[Character 2]] has stumbled upon | * [[Haunted Photo Booth Teaser]] — Strong Bad remarks that [[Character 2]] has stumbled upon "the [[Paganism|Pagan]] festival", also known as [[Halloween]]. | ||
* [[Haunted Photo Booth]] — Strong Bad asks The Cheat if he's been going to church. | * [[Haunted Photo Booth]] — Strong Bad asks The Cheat if he's been going to church. | ||
== See Also == | |||
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* [[Decemberween|Decemberween#References to Christmas]] | * [[Decemberween|Decemberween#References to Christmas]] | ||
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* [[Swears]] | * [[Swears]] | ||
* [[666]] | * [[666]] | ||
[[Category:Recurring Themes]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:24, 14 July 2026
Fairly Religious Overtones!
Religion has occasionally been referenced in the Homestar Runner universe.
Appearances
- Marshmallow's Last Stand — A framed sign saying "Lettuce Pray" hangs on the wall.
- Dancin' Bubs — One of the gravestones has a ringed cross on it.
- A Holiday Greeting — Strong Bad performs a parody of O Holy Night. Strong Sad ends with the phrase "and God bless us, everyone", albeit interrupted. Strong Sad's phrase is from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
- Where's The Cheat? — It is Strong Sad's night to play "Caaardinal Sins". Cardinal sins are another name for the Seven Deadly Sins of Catholicism.
- Pumpkin Carve-nival (Easter egg) — Homsar remarks, "And also with you," a traditional response by the congregation to the priest's "The Lord be with you" in some Christian denominations.
- Email couch patch — Strong Bad claims that the couch contains a "stench of Biblical proportions."
- Email — One of the return addresses is "Duderonomy", a reference to Deuteronomy.
- Thy Dungeonman II — Removing the loin-cheesecloth results in the message, "Thou art as naked as the day god made thee."
- Hallrunner — One of the obstacles is a Franciscan monk.
- Tis True, Pom Pom, Tis True — Homestar Runner sees Strong Sad as a nun.
- Email animal — The sign in front of Da Huuuuuudge's enclosure uses the phrase "For the love of Pete", an alternative form of "For the love of God" which instead invokes Saint Peter.
- A Folky Tale — Coach Z asks Strong Sad if he's quoting Scripture.
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 10 — After being LATHE'D!, What's Her Face says that she hopes they have corn chips in Heaven.
- Sketchbook for 10 March 2006 — features Shaker Homestar and Mike.
- Thy Dungeonman 3 — A fat monk, who lives alone in a monastery, tries to eat Thy Dungeonman.
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 11 — The "Chumbly Wumbly Bear" song contains the lyric "Lord no!".
- In the DVD commentary, Ryan Sterritt recalls attending a Bible study camp.
- Strongest Man in the World — The Grape Fairie uses the phrase "honest to God".
- Happy Hallow-day — Strong Bad dresses up as Father Guido Sarducci, who he refers to as a "pretend priest-comedian".
- Email looking old —
- Email strong badathlon — Strong Mad exclaims, "THANK THE LORD!" when Strong Bad refuses to take part in the "Clean and Jerk... Strong Mad's Underwears... Over His Head" event.
- The King of Town's Very Own Quite Popular Cartoon Show — The King of Town has a cleric who tries to marry The Poopsmith to a pleasant odor in a chapel.
- Email your funeral — Homestar reads from "the book of phone" as if he was reading from a book of the Bible.
- Email more armies (Easter egg) — Taranchula's album Shady Missionaries features "Fairly Religious Overtones!".
- Email Accent — Coach Z shows Strong Bad a picture of an ear of corn with a halo on it; Strong Bad calls it "religious corn", but Coach Z calls it a "holy crop".
- Email record book (commentary) — Strong Bad says, "I mean, I remember as a kid thinking that the Guinness Book of World Records was like, up there with the Bible."
- Jibblies 2 — Strong Bad tells Bubs he needs, among other things, crosses and holy water.
- Non-Sequitur Champion — Senor Cardgage says, "Thank yo, Presbyterian."
- Teen Girl Squad Issue 14 — Cheerleader says that sweating is against several of her religions.
- Email hiding — Strong Bad tells The Cheat about a prestigious monk.
- Strong Badia the Free — The Egyptian god Anubis makes an appearance. Also, Strong Bad says, "Speak to me, O burning bush!", which is a reference to the story in the book of Exodus where God speaks to Moses in the form of a bush that is burning but not being consumed.
- Hremails — Sending an email to Homestar Runner would result in a response with the subject line, "My Inbox Runneth Ova!" which references the twenty-third psalm, which includes the line "My cup runneth over".
- Most in the Graveyard — Several of the tombstones in the cemetery have crucifixes on them.
- Comic Book Movie — Strong Bad remarks, "Kindred soul? You sound like a religious metal band. You know, the kind that try and offset their religiousness with evil fonts and drippy graphics!"
- 8-Bit is Enough — One of the responses from the Drive-Thru Whale advertises Freeze-Dried Mormons.
- During the cutscene where the walls collapse around him and form the final arena, Strong Bad can be seen praying.
- Kick-A-Ball — In a scene similar to Strongest Man in the World, The Umpire uses the phrase "honest to God".
- Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2 — Dryghost says he got the Headquarters Playset for his Bar Mitzvah.
- Email videography — Strong Bad uses "Bar-mitzfvfahs" as one example of an occasion he can videograph.
- A Decemberween Mackerel (Easter egg) — The announcer for Hot Pooey asks, "oh dear God, what have we done?"
- April Fool 2014 — The Homestar Runner calls Sickly Sam "an affront to God and man."
- @StrongBadActual tweet (28 Jul 2015) — One of Strong Bad's rewards for Sbemail Song Mystery is a "horrifying close-up of his ungodly puppet mouth".
- Flash is Dead! — Homestar Runner suggests that Strong Bad's explanations of the importance of Flash sound "religioso".
- Haunted Photo Booth Teaser — Strong Bad remarks that Character 2 has stumbled upon "the Pagan festival", also known as Halloween.
- Haunted Photo Booth — Strong Bad asks The Cheat if he's been going to church.
See Also
- Decemberween#References to Christmas
- Heaven
- Hell
- Angels
- Demons
- Don and Harriet Chapman (for the Brothers Chaps' religious background)
- Swears
- 666
