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'''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' is a real [[Georgia]]-based corporation created and operated by [[The Brothers Chaps]]. It owns and controls the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] franchise. | '''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' is a real [[Georgia]]-based corporation created and operated by [[The Brothers Chaps]] with various family members. It owns and controls the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] franchise. | ||
According to the DVD commentary for [[Halloween Fairstival]], the name derives from the ''[[Batman]]'' episode "[[The Joker Goes to School]]". | According to the DVD commentary for [[Halloween Fairstival]], the name derives from the ''[[Batman]]'' episode "[[The Joker Goes to School]]". | ||
Certain Homestar Runner products are distributed by Harmless Junk, Inc under [[Trade name|the alias]] of [[Cheap as Free]], including the Homestar Runner music catalogue. Games are typically branded as [[Videlectrix]]. | |||
== Trademarks == | |||
''Information from [http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm United States Patent and Trademark Office]''. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" | ||
|- | |||
! Serial Number | |||
! Description | |||
! Comment | |||
! Current Status | |||
! Status Page | |||
|- | |||
| 88072170 | |||
| TROGDOR | |||
| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]]. | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072170&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88072419 | |||
| TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR | |||
| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072419&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88072484 | |||
| TROGDOR | |||
| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072484&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88138131 | |||
| HR | |||
| H*R Logo — Intended for hats, T-Shirts | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88138131&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88138188 | |||
| HR | |||
| H*R Logo — Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88138188&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88141697 | |||
| HOMESTAR RUNNER | |||
| Intended for hats, T-Shirts | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141697&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88141795 | |||
| HOMESTAR RUNNER | |||
| Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141795&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 88143521 | |||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20211001000000im_/http://www.hrwiki.org/w/images/thumb/e/e5/sb-trademark-2.jpg/100px-sb-trademark-2.jpg | |||
| Intended for hats, T-Shirts | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88143521&action=Request+Status Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 90322470 | |||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20211001000000im_/http://www.hrwiki.org/w/images/thumb/8/8b/Trogdor_Trademark.png/100px-Trogdor_Trademark.png | |||
| Intended for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322470&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link] | |||
|- | |||
| 90322479 | |||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20211001000000im_/http://www.hrwiki.org/w/images/thumb/8/8b/Trogdor_Trademark.png/100px-Trogdor_Trademark.png | |||
| Intended for stickers | |||
| Registered Trademark | |||
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322479&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link] | |||
|} | |||
=== Canceled === | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" | |||
|- | |- | ||
! Serial Number | |||
! Description | |||
! Comment | |||
! Current Status | |||
! Status Page | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 78382974 | | 78382974 | ||
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| Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as [[strongbad email.exe]] and [[Everything Else]]). | | Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as [[strongbad email.exe]] and [[Everything Else]]). | ||
| Canceled as of May 5, 2017 | | Canceled as of May 5, 2017 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78382974&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78382974&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76502436 | | 76502436 | ||
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| Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts | | Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts | ||
| Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015 | | Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502436&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502436&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76481419 | | 76481419 | ||
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| | | | ||
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | | Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481419&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481419&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76481416 | | 76481416 | ||
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| Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts) | | Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts) | ||
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | | Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481416&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481416&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76502438 | | 76502438 | ||
| [[The Cheat|THE CHEAT]] | | [[The Cheat|THE CHEAT]] | ||
| Intended for games and toys | | Intended for games and toys; namely, plush toys, dolls and action figures. | ||
| Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012 | | Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502438 | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502438 Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76481418 | | 76481418 | ||
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| Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts. | | Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts. | ||
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481418&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481418&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76566454 | | 76566454 | ||
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| H*R Logo | | H*R Logo | ||
| Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017 | | Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76566454&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76566454&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76502440 | | 76502440 | ||
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| Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts | | Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts | ||
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502440&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502440&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 76481417 | | 76481417 | ||
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| Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts. | | Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts. | ||
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481417&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481417&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 78626723 | | 78626723 | ||
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| Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts | | Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts | ||
| Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014 | | Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626723&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626723&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 78626709 | | 78626709 | ||
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| Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers. | | Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers. | ||
| Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017 | | Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626709&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626709&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 78626689 | | 78626689 | ||
| TROGDOR | | TROGDOR | ||
| Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts. | | Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts. | ||
| Canceled as of Aug. | | Canceled as of Aug. 7, 2017 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626689&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626689&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 78626666 | | 78626666 | ||
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| Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts. | | Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts. | ||
| Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014 | | Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014 | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626666&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626666&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|} | |||
=== Abandoned === | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" | |||
|- | |||
! Serial Number | |||
! Description | |||
! Comment | |||
! Current Status | |||
! Status Page | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 76502437 | ||
| [[ | | [[Marzipan|MARZIPAN]] | ||
| | | Image of Marzipan | ||
| | | Abandoned | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry= | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502437&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 88072315 | | 88072315 | ||
| TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR | |||
| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]]. | | Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]]. | ||
| Abandoned | | Abandoned | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072315&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072315&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 88141771 | | 88141771 | ||
| TEEN GIRL SQUAD | |||
| Intended for T-shirts. | | Intended for T-shirts. | ||
| Abandoned | | Abandoned | ||
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141771&action=Request+Status | | [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141771&action=Request+Status Link] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 88540454 | | 88540454 | ||
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| Intended for T-shirts | | Intended for T-shirts | ||
| Abandoned | | Abandoned | ||
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88540454&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch | | [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88540454&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Notable Dates == | == Notable Dates == | ||
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* January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529. | * January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529. | ||
* July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against [[John Zuccarini]] for "typosquatting" against homestarrunner.com. [http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/05/cupcake.htm 1] [http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0967.html 2] | * July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against [[John Zuccarini]] for "typosquatting" against homestarrunner.com. [http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/05/cupcake.htm 1] [http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0967.html 2] | ||
* September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the | * September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the [http://summits.diamondcomics.com:80/Retailer_Summits/RSexhibit.htm Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit] in Baltimore | ||
* February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at [[MegaCon]] in Orlando, Florida | * February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at [[MegaCon 2005]] in Orlando, Florida | ||
* September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at [[Dragon Con]] | * September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at [[Dragon Con 2005]] in Atlanta, Georgia | ||
* April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name [[whatthepfargtl.com]] | * April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name [[whatthepfargtl.com]] | ||
* November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the "[[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] by Homestar Runner" Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items. | * November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the "[[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] by Homestar Runner" Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Cheap as Free|Cheap As Free]] | ||
* Citywide Hoop Champs Inc. — A separate Georgia-based corporation formed for the production of ''[[Two More Eggs]]'', with a name also pulled from "The Joker Goes to School". | |||
* [[Office of The Brothers Chaps]] | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/harmless-junk-inc/id1644397258 App Store developer page] for [[iMessage Stickers]] | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background-color:# | ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;background-color:#cddeff;" | [[Georgia]] | ||
|- | |||
| style="text-align:center;background-color:#cddeff" | '''Inside Jokes''' | |||
| [[Mark Lemke]] ([[Atlanta Braves]]) · [[Waffle House]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="text-align:center;background-color:#cddeff" | '''Companies''' | |||
| '''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' · [[Mellow Mushroom]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | | style="text-align:center;background-color:#cddeff" | '''Public Appearances''' | ||
| [[Dad's Garage]] ([[Dad's Garage & Friends - 11 Jul 2014|2014]], [[Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015|2015]], [[Dad's Garage Celebrity Endorsement Kickstarter Video|Endorsement]]) · [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007|Georgia Tech]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Georgia]] | [[Category:Georgia]] | ||
[[Category:Real Companies]] | [[Category:Real Companies]] | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 18 July 2026
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Harmless Junk, Inc. is a real Georgia-based corporation created and operated by The Brothers Chaps with various family members. It owns and controls the Homestar Runner franchise.
According to the DVD commentary for Halloween Fairstival, the name derives from the Batman episode "The Joker Goes to School".
Certain Homestar Runner products are distributed by Harmless Junk, Inc under the alias of Cheap as Free, including the Homestar Runner music catalogue. Games are typically branded as Videlectrix.
Trademarks
Information from United States Patent and Trademark Office.
| Serial Number | Description | Comment | Current Status | Status Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88072170 | TROGDOR | Intended for board games. | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88072419 | TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR | Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88072484 | TROGDOR | Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88138131 | HR | H*R Logo — Intended for hats, T-Shirts | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88138188 | HR | H*R Logo — Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88141697 | HOMESTAR RUNNER | Intended for hats, T-Shirts | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88141795 | HOMESTAR RUNNER | Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. | Registered Trademark | Link |
| 88143521 | Intended for hats, T-Shirts | Registered Trademark | Link | |
| 90322470 | Intended for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts | Registered Trademark | Link | |
| 90322479 | Intended for stickers | Registered Trademark | Link |
Canceled
| Serial Number | Description | Comment | Current Status | Status Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78382974 | CHEAP AS FREE | Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as strongbad email.exe and Everything Else). | Canceled as of May 5, 2017 | Link |
| 76502436 | Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts | Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015 | Link | |
| 76481419 | HOMESTAR RUNNER | Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | Link | |
| 76481416 | Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts) | Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 | Link | |
| 76502438 | THE CHEAT | Intended for games and toys; namely, plush toys, dolls and action figures. | Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012 | Link |
| 76481418 | Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts. | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | Link | |
| 76566454 | HR | H*R Logo | Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017 | Link |
| 76502440 | Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | Link | |
| 76481417 | STRONG BAD | Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts. | Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 | Link |
| 78626723 | TEEN GIRL SQUAD | Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts | Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014 | Link |
| 78626709 | TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR | Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers. | Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017 | Link |
| 78626689 | TROGDOR | Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts. | Canceled as of Aug. 7, 2017 | Link |
| 78626666 | CHEAT COMMANDOS | Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts. | Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014 | Link |
Abandoned
| Serial Number | Description | Comment | Current Status | Status Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76502437 | MARZIPAN | Image of Marzipan | Abandoned | Link |
| 88072315 | TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR | Intended for board games. | Abandoned | Link |
| 88141771 | TEEN GIRL SQUAD | Intended for T-shirts. | Abandoned | Link |
| 88540454 | Intended for T-shirts | Abandoned | Link |
Notable Dates
- December 6, 1999 — Registered the domain name homestarrunner.com.
- January 2000 — Launched the website publicly.
- Later 2000 — Began offering for sale a variety of merchandise, which now includes T-shirts, hats, posters, a 6-disc DVD set and others.
- January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529.
- July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against John Zuccarini for "typosquatting" against homestarrunner.com. 1 2
- September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit in Baltimore
- February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at MegaCon 2005 in Orlando, Florida
- September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at Dragon Con 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia
- April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name whatthepfargtl.com
- November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the "Trogdor!! The Board Game by Homestar Runner" Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items.
- November 25, 2020 — Licensed Homestar Runner merchandise to Fangamer.
See Also
- Cheap As Free
- Citywide Hoop Champs Inc. — A separate Georgia-based corporation formed for the production of Two More Eggs, with a name also pulled from "The Joker Goes to School".
- Office of The Brothers Chaps
External Links
| Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Inside Jokes | Mark Lemke (Atlanta Braves) · Waffle House |
| Companies | Harmless Junk, Inc. · Mellow Mushroom |
| Public Appearances | Dad's Garage (2014, 2015, Endorsement) · Georgia Tech |