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'''@ronginald''' was a '''[[Twitter]]''' account operated by [[Matt Chapman]] from September 3, 2011, until January 22, 2013. (The account was closed and then reopened by someone who is not Matt or [[Mike Chapman]].) The name is a reference to [http://www.ronplanet.com/rp022.html this strip] of [[Ron Planet]]. In his Tweets, Matt insisted that [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] was not over (despite having been on [[Hiatuses|hiatus]] since November 2009, with minor returns in [[Xeriouxly Forxe|April]] and [[A Decemberween Mackerel|December]] 2010); displayed [[Sketchbook|sketches]] for [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] and rejected [[Halloween Costumes|Halloween costumes]] and a teaser shot of the script for the then-unreleased [[Strong Bad Email]] [[sbemail 206|206]]; and mentioned how he then spent his time (he worked for the [[Nickelodeon]] program [[Yo Gabba Gabba]], for which he and Mike had previously created an animated segment). The Twitter account [[@StrongBadActual]] was later created for [[Strong Bad]].
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== TwitPics ==
''#needlesslycryptic''


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'''@ronginald''' was a [[Social Media|Twitter]] account operated by [[Matt Chapman]] from September 3, 2011 until January 22, 2013.
 
The account was first noticed by fans when [[Pendleton Ward]] posted a portrait of Matt and identified @ronginald as "the voice of [[Strong Bad]]"; though the account had not tweeted at this point, later posts made it clear that it was indeed owned by Matt Chapman.
 
At the time, [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] was on [[Hiatuses|an unprecedented hiatus]]: though the site had historically seen weekly updates, [[H*R.com updates 2010|only three new toons were produced in 2010]] and [[H*R.com updates 2011|none were released in 2011]], leaving fans doubtful about [[homestarrunner.com|the site's]] future. In his tweets, Matt reaffirmed that he and [[The Brothers Chaps|his brother]] [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] were not done with Homestar Runner, hinting that it would be updated "sporadically" in the future. He also discussed [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects|his then-current projects]], including writing, directing, and acting for ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]'', ''[[Gravity Falls]]'', and ''[[The Aquabats|The Aquabats! Super Show!]]''. Matt also occasionally shared behind-the-scenes information and images from both Homestar Runner and other projects.
 
The account was closed on January 22, 2013, which resulted in the deletion of all its tweets.
 
== Selected Tweets ==
 
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[https://twitter.com/ScottRauscher @ScottRauscher] nice! I've got a Scalding Lake about the same age. No longer fit for public display.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/ScottRauscher @ScottRauscher], who shared [https://twitter.com/ScottRauscher/status/194443460940541952 "It's my 8 yr Strong Sad shirt anniversary! Oh, the poetry battles I've been through in this shirt!"] alongside a photo of [[Flash Store|said shirt]].''<br />
 
Fun Facts
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23 Apr 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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[https://twitter.com/j2n4me @j2n4me] thanks! remember to shave your beard before adding a fake one. I picked glueballs outta my beard for weeks.
''This tweet is a reply to @j2n4me (now [https://twitter.com/OKdotGLASS @OKdotGLASS]), who remarked [https://twitter.com/OKdotGLASS/status/189038733629194240 "you were incredible in the aquabats supershow!"]''<br />
 
Fun Facts
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8 Apr 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/NAveryW @NAveryW] just a pilot at this point. and don't worry, it's non-homestar. but hopefully still dumb b/w funny.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/NAveryW @NAveryW], who [https://twitter.com/NAveryW/status/179283801422311424 inquired about The Brothers Chaps' deal with Disney].''
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16 Mar 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | an episode of [https://twitter.com/TheAquabats @TheAquabats] i worked on airs tomorrow on [https://twitter.com/HubTVNetwork @HubTVNetwork]. so much trouble in the LDP...
<br />
 
Fun Facts
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16 Mar 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/iwapodcaster @iwapodcaster] confirm. Involved in several episode in various capacities. hsr fans will be pleased and/or creeped out by one of my roles
''This tweet is a reply to @iwapodcaster (now [https://twitter.com/ChrisWeedPiano @ChrisWeedPiano]), who [https://twitter.com/ChrisWeedPiano/status/176062236853415937 requested Matt to "confirm or deny"] that he was directing and acting for''The Aquabats! Super Show!''.''<br />
 
Fun Facts
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3 Mar 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/zombietardis @zombietardis] twas me! working on gravity falls. seeing your faded vinyl cling made my morning! had some hsr clings in glovebox. Ding!
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/zombietardis @zombietardis]. The original tweet is unavailable; @zombietardis is [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2956436/ Joshua Pruett], a writer who was also working on Disney TV shows at the time.''<br />
 
Fun Facts
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1 Mar 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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Someday, when you least expect it...
<br />
 
Image Transcript
''A closeup of a computer screen with a script partially visible:'''''sbemail206'''<br />(lights are off on t[—]<br />in and starts blowing [—]<br />SB: Ah, [[Compé|Compay]] [—]<br />[[Strong Mad|SM]]: [—]<br />
Fun Facts
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27 Feb 2012[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | whatta we do for a living now? lately, writing/directing for [https://twitter.com/yogabbagabba @yogabbagabba]
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9 Oct 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | no one in their right mind would willingly stop making Homestar cartoons for a living. [https://twitter.com/hashtag/needlesslycryptic #needlesslycryptic]
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29 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/InsanityBringer @InsanityBringer] I wish I could blame [https://twitter.com/notch @notch]. I've always wanted to recreate peasantry in minecraft. that or make a trogdor mod.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/InsanityBringer @InsanityBringer]. The original tweet is unavailable.''
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20 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/BriThePerson @BriThePerson] not me. pretty good impression though.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/BriThePerson @BriThePerson]. The original tweet is unavailable.''
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19 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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A delicious part of this complete expired breakfast! Prolly go well with that ancient Suudsu: [http://bit.ly/oEojas http://bit.ly/oEojas]
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A storyboard from [[In Search of the Yello Dello]]
Fun Facts
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15 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/internetakias1 @internetakias1] monster safari status? wish I knew. wrote a draft with [https://twitter.com/craigzobel @craigzobel] a few years ago. haven't heard anything since.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/internetakias1 @internetakias1]. The original tweet is unavailable.''<br />


Homestar and The Cheat as Finn and Jake, respectively, from [[Adventure Time]]
Fun Facts
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12 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/EthoStar @EthoStar] re: "the newer stuff was the funniest!" you just made my past-several-years!
''This tweet is a reply to @EthoStar (now [https://twitter.com/jububale @jububale]), [https://twitter.com/jububale/status/113261572440326146 who remarked] "I still routinely say "[[Senor Mortgage|no probalo]]" and "[[Sbemail 169 Deleted Scene|what the pfargtl]]". I miss you guys, the newer stuff was the funniest!"''
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12 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/KungFu_Grip @KungFu_Grip] what do I do for h*r? lately, not a whole lot. but back in the day, I did half.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/KungFu_Grip @KungFu_Grip], who asked [https://twitter.com/KungFu_Grip/status/112738126820159488 "wait are you involved in homestar runner? what do you do?"]''
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11 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/stonylogray @stonylogray] totally. it's only a matter of time before our beaches are crawling with out of work astronauts!
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/stonylogray @stonylogray], who shared [https://twitter.com/stonylogray/status/112909114782400513 "This song reminded me of Ron Planet"], linking the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_H77Ledl_I lyric video] for the song "[[Kill Your Heroes]]" by [[Awolnation]].''
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11 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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thanks [https://twitter.com/buenothebear @buenothebear] for introducing me to all these nice twitterfolk
<br />


"Someday, when you least expect it..."'''sbemail206'''<br />(lights are off on b[——]<br />in and starts blowing [——]<br />SB: Ah, [[Compé|Compay]] [——]<br />[[Strong Mad|SM]]: [——]
Fun Facts
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10 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/AnthonySchwader @AnthonySchwader] your band made a h*r song? I totally care! point me to it!
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/AnthonySchwader @AnthonySchwader]. The original tweet is unavailable.''
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5 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/rayword45 @rayword45] A. Dunno. I just co-wrote it. B. Someday. But hopefully more Homestar first.
''This tweet is a reply to @rayword45 (now [https://twitter.com/ntrantrinh2 @ntrantrinh2]) who asked [https://twitter.com/ntrantrinh2/status/110853110192279552 "A. How's production on Monster Safari? B. Assuming by your name, will Ron Planet be revived?"].''
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5 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | [https://twitter.com/jcnork @jcnork] [https://twitter.com/TheEaterTripod @TheEaterTripod] answers: tv show? No thanks. Sbemails? Yes, please.
''This tweet is a reply to [https://twitter.com/jcnork @jcnork], who [https://twitter.com/jcnork/status/110475268703006720 retweeted and emphasized] @TheEaterTripod (now [https://twitter.com/ataeaf @ataeaf]) who asked "Will Homestar Runner ever become a TV show? And will  sbemails come back?".''
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4 Sep 2011[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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@NickTrenin ancient yello-dello storyboards b/w old halloween costume ideas
''This tweet is a reply to @NickTrenin. The original tweet is unavailable.''<br />
 
Image Transcript
''Six panels of storyboards from [[In Search of the Yello Dello New Version]] drawn in a notebook. The scene depicted ultimately takes place at approximately 3:28 in the final video.''


[[Cheat Commandos...O's]] prop box
Fun Facts
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4 Sep 2011<br />or earlier[[@ronginald|🔗]]
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| colspan="2" | @SushiPrincessss yes! for sure! And forever! just sporadically and without warning. [https://twitter.com/hashtag/homestaraftershocks #homestaraftershocks]
''This tweet is a reply to @SushiPrincessss, [http://forum.hrwiki.org/viewtopic.php?t=18185 who asked] "I know it's not a very polite way to welcome you to Twitter, but someone's gotta say it: will we ever see more Homestar Runner?"''
| 3 Sep 2011<br />or earlier[[@ronginald|🔗]]
|}
|}
== Fun Facts ==
=== Explanations ===
* The @ronginald handle was re-registered in April 2013 by an unrelated individual. In an early post, they clarified that they are a fan of but unaffiliated with Homestar Runner.
=== Inside References ===
* The name "Ronginald" is a reference to the comic ''[[Ron Planet]]'', co-created by Matt Chapman. In [http://www.ronplanet.com/rp022.html the 22nd strip], the protagonist's nickname of "Ron" is mistakenly assumed to be short for Ronginald rather than Ronald.
=== Fast Forward ===
* An official [[The Brothers Chaps|the Brothers Chaps]]-run Twitter successor is the account [[@StrongBadActual]]. Registered in 2011, this account [[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2014|started actively tweeting in 2014]] in-character as [[Strong Bad]].
== See Also ==
* [[@StrongBadActual]]
* [[Social Media]]
* [[Ron Planet]]
* [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects]]


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#needlesslycryptic

@ronginald was a Twitter account operated by Matt Chapman from September 3, 2011 until January 22, 2013.

The account was first noticed by fans when Pendleton Ward posted a portrait of Matt and identified @ronginald as "the voice of Strong Bad"; though the account had not tweeted at this point, later posts made it clear that it was indeed owned by Matt Chapman.

At the time, Homestar Runner was on an unprecedented hiatus: though the site had historically seen weekly updates, only three new toons were produced in 2010 and none were released in 2011, leaving fans doubtful about the site's future. In his tweets, Matt reaffirmed that he and his brother Mike were not done with Homestar Runner, hinting that it would be updated "sporadically" in the future. He also discussed his then-current projects, including writing, directing, and acting for Yo Gabba Gabba!, Gravity Falls, and The Aquabats! Super Show!. Matt also occasionally shared behind-the-scenes information and images from both Homestar Runner and other projects.

The account was closed on January 22, 2013, which resulted in the deletion of all its tweets.

Selected Tweets

Text / Transcript Date / Link
ronginald_scalding-lake.jpg

@ScottRauscher nice! I've got a Scalding Lake about the same age. No longer fit for public display. This tweet is a reply to @ScottRauscher, who shared "It's my 8 yr Strong Sad shirt anniversary! Oh, the poetry battles I've been through in this shirt!" alongside a photo of said shirt.

Fun Facts

23 Apr 2012🔗

ronginald-higginsbottom.jpg

@j2n4me thanks! remember to shave your beard before adding a fake one. I picked glueballs outta my beard for weeks. This tweet is a reply to @j2n4me (now @OKdotGLASS), who remarked "you were incredible in the aquabats supershow!"

Fun Facts

8 Apr 2012🔗

@NAveryW just a pilot at this point. and don't worry, it's non-homestar. but hopefully still dumb b/w funny.

This tweet is a reply to @NAveryW, who inquired about The Brothers Chaps' deal with Disney.

16 Mar 2012🔗

an episode of @TheAquabats i worked on airs tomorrow on @HubTVNetwork. so much trouble in the LDP... 


Fun Facts

16 Mar 2012🔗

@iwapodcaster confirm. Involved in several episode in various capacities. hsr fans will be pleased and/or creeped out by one of my roles

This tweet is a reply to @iwapodcaster (now @ChrisWeedPiano), who requested Matt to "confirm or deny" that he was directing and acting forThe Aquabats! Super Show!.

Fun Facts

3 Mar 2012🔗

@zombietardis twas me! working on gravity falls. seeing your faded vinyl cling made my morning! had some hsr clings in glovebox. Ding!

This tweet is a reply to @zombietardis. The original tweet is unavailable; @zombietardis is Joshua Pruett, a writer who was also working on Disney TV shows at the time.

Fun Facts

1 Mar 2012🔗

200px-sbemail206_teaser.jpg

Someday, when you least expect it... 

Image Transcript

A closeup of a computer screen with a script partially visible:sbemail206
(lights are off on t[—]
in and starts blowing [—]
SB: Ah, Compay [—]
SM: [—]

Fun Facts

27 Feb 2012🔗

whatta we do for a living now? lately, writing/directing for @yogabbagabba

9 Oct 2011🔗

no one in their right mind would willingly stop making Homestar cartoons for a living. #needlesslycryptic

29 Sep 2011🔗

@InsanityBringer I wish I could blame @notch. I've always wanted to recreate peasantry in minecraft. that or make a trogdor mod.

This tweet is a reply to @InsanityBringer. The original tweet is unavailable.

20 Sep 2011🔗

@BriThePerson not me. pretty good impression though.

This tweet is a reply to @BriThePerson. The original tweet is unavailable.

19 Sep 2011🔗

200px-TwitterCereal.png

A delicious part of this complete expired breakfast! Prolly go well with that ancient Suudsu: http://bit.ly/oEojas 

Fun Facts

15 Sep 2011🔗

@internetakias1 monster safari status? wish I knew. wrote a draft with @craigzobel a few years ago. haven't heard anything since.

This tweet is a reply to @internetakias1. The original tweet is unavailable.

Fun Facts

12 Sep 2011🔗

@EthoStar re: "the newer stuff was the funniest!" you just made my past-several-years!

This tweet is a reply to @EthoStar (now @jububale), who remarked "I still routinely say "no probalo" and "what the pfargtl". I miss you guys, the newer stuff was the funniest!"

12 Sep 2011🔗

@KungFu_Grip what do I do for h*r? lately, not a whole lot. but back in the day, I did half.

This tweet is a reply to @KungFu_Grip, who asked "wait are you involved in homestar runner? what do you do?"

11 Sep 2011🔗

@stonylogray totally. it's only a matter of time before our beaches are crawling with out of work astronauts!

This tweet is a reply to @stonylogray, who shared "This song reminded me of Ron Planet", linking the lyric video for the song "Kill Your Heroes" by Awolnation.

11 Sep 2011🔗

200px-Twitter_Sketch_2.png

thanks @buenothebear for introducing me to all these nice twitterfolk 

Fun Facts

10 Sep 2011🔗

@AnthonySchwader your band made a h*r song? I totally care! point me to it!

This tweet is a reply to @AnthonySchwader. The original tweet is unavailable.

5 Sep 2011🔗

@rayword45 A. Dunno. I just co-wrote it. B. Someday. But hopefully more Homestar first.

This tweet is a reply to @rayword45 (now @ntrantrinh2) who asked "A. How's production on Monster Safari? B. Assuming by your name, will Ron Planet be revived?".

5 Sep 2011🔗

@jcnork @TheEaterTripod answers: tv show? No thanks. Sbemails? Yes, please.

This tweet is a reply to @jcnork, who retweeted and emphasized @TheEaterTripod (now @ataeaf) who asked "Will Homestar Runner ever become a TV show? And will sbemails come back?".

4 Sep 2011🔗

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@NickTrenin ancient yello-dello storyboards b/w old halloween costume ideas This tweet is a reply to @NickTrenin. The original tweet is unavailable.

Image Transcript

Six panels of storyboards from In Search of the Yello Dello New Version drawn in a notebook. The scene depicted ultimately takes place at approximately 3:28 in the final video. 

Fun Facts

4 Sep 2011
or earlier🔗

@SushiPrincessss yes! for sure! And forever! just sporadically and without warning. #homestaraftershocks

This tweet is a reply to @SushiPrincessss, who asked "I know it's not a very polite way to welcome you to Twitter, but someone's gotta say it: will we ever see more Homestar Runner?"

3 Sep 2011
or earlier🔗

Fun Facts

Explanations

  • The @ronginald handle was re-registered in April 2013 by an unrelated individual. In an early post, they clarified that they are a fan of but unaffiliated with Homestar Runner.

Inside References

  • The name "Ronginald" is a reference to the comic Ron Planet, co-created by Matt Chapman. In the 22nd strip, the protagonist's nickname of "Ron" is mistakenly assumed to be short for Ronginald rather than Ronald.

Fast Forward

See Also

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