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''"A space myoot-ant from Satriani 5!"'' | |||
In English, most words ending with "-ant" have the "a" take a [[Schwa|schwa]] sound. However, in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] cartoons, '''the "a" is sometimes emphasized'''. | |||
== Appearances == | |||
* [[Original Book]] — In the DVD version, the narrator pronounces "contestants" this way the second time. | |||
* [[Where My Hat Is At?]] — In the DVD version, the narrator pronounces "reluctantly" this way. | |||
* [[Bug In Mouth Disease]] ([[Bug In Mouth Disease|DVD commentary]]) — [[Matt Chapman]], trying to remember a misspelled word on one of [[Bubs]]'s [[Business Cards|business cards]], says "consult-ant". | |||
* Email [[space program]] — [[Strong Bad]], as [[The Strong Badian Administration of Some Aluminum Foil|Space Captainface]], refers to [[Homestar Runner]] (who is trying to put on a sweater) as a "space myoot-ant". | |||
** [[Fan Costumes 2018]] — In response to a fan re-creating the aforementioned scene, Strong Bad points out the "space myoot-ant". | |||
* Email [[licensed]] ([[licensed|DVD commentary]]) — Strong Bad says that Bubs is probably a "consult-ant" of [[Senor Cardgage's Puddin' Patch]]. | |||
* [[8-Bit is Enough]] — If Strong Bad asks the [[Videlectrix Guys]] to list their catalog of [[Videlectrix]] games, they will mention [[Peasant's Quest|"Peas-ant"'s Quest]]. | |||
* [[Disk 4 of 12 - FriendlyWare]] — While playing Sea Battle, Strong Bad pronounces "quadrant" as "quad-rant". | |||
== Variations == | |||
* Email [[suntan]] — [[Strong Sad]] advertises the [[Ab-Abber 2000]], pronouncing the number as "two thous-and". | |||
* [[Trogdor Was A Man]] — Strong Sad says of [[Trogdor]], "Strong Bad created him in the early two thous-ands." | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[-or pronounced with a long O]] | |||
* [["Man" pronounced as "m'n"]] | |||
* [["Er" pronounced as "Oi"]] | |||
[[File:HeadlessSB.png|20px]] ''This list is . You can help the Homestar Runner Wiki by [[-ant pronounced with a stressed A|adding content]].'' | |||
[[Category:Incomplete Lists]] | |||
[[Category:Irregular Pronunciations]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:58, 5 August 2026
"A space myoot-ant from Satriani 5!"
In English, most words ending with "-ant" have the "a" take a schwa sound. However, in Homestar Runner cartoons, the "a" is sometimes emphasized.
Appearances
- Original Book — In the DVD version, the narrator pronounces "contestants" this way the second time.
- Where My Hat Is At? — In the DVD version, the narrator pronounces "reluctantly" this way.
- Bug In Mouth Disease (DVD commentary) — Matt Chapman, trying to remember a misspelled word on one of Bubs's business cards, says "consult-ant".
- Email space program — Strong Bad, as Space Captainface, refers to Homestar Runner (who is trying to put on a sweater) as a "space myoot-ant".
- Fan Costumes 2018 — In response to a fan re-creating the aforementioned scene, Strong Bad points out the "space myoot-ant".
- Email licensed (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad says that Bubs is probably a "consult-ant" of Senor Cardgage's Puddin' Patch.
- 8-Bit is Enough — If Strong Bad asks the Videlectrix Guys to list their catalog of Videlectrix games, they will mention "Peas-ant"'s Quest.
- Disk 4 of 12 - FriendlyWare — While playing Sea Battle, Strong Bad pronounces "quadrant" as "quad-rant".
Variations
- Email suntan — Strong Sad advertises the Ab-Abber 2000, pronouncing the number as "two thous-and".
- Trogdor Was A Man — Strong Sad says of Trogdor, "Strong Bad created him in the early two thous-ands."
See Also
This list is . You can help the Homestar Runner Wiki by adding content.
