Pokémon

"Who's the man that looks like The Cheat?"

The Brothers Chaps have made multiple references to Pokémon, and more specifically the Pokémon Pikachu, playing on its resemblance to The Cheat.

Contents 1 Contents 2 Appearances 2.1 Pikachu 2.2 Other 3 See Also 4 External Links Contents [#Appearances 1 Appearances] [#Pikachu 1.1 Pikachu] [#Other 1.2 Other] [#See_Also 2 See Also] [#External_Links 3 External Links]

Appearances

Homestar Quiz — One of the choices for the question, "Who did the Cheat dress up as for Halloween?" is Pikachu.
The House That Gave Sucky Treats — When you click on a character to vote on their costume, the subject that appears in the email you send is "I choose you, {character's name}achu".
Email i she be — The Cheat's Instant Messaging screen name is "cheatachu72". This screen name later appears in marzipan and english paper.
The Cheat Theme Song — A Pikachu floats across the screen during the music video. This is its only appearance without being simply mentioned.

Everybody to the Limit (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad compares the flashing background to the effect used in the infamous episode "Dennō Senshi Porygon".
NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005 — A fan asks if The Cheat is supposed to be a Pokémon; the Brothers Chaps respond by saying that it is a coincidence.
Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006 — The Brothers Chaps say that they are trying to avoid making Homestar Runner "have a jillion characters" like Pokémon.
Email trading cards —
- The trading cards resemble those used in the Pokémon trading card game.
- Stinkoman throws Cheatball like a Poké Ball.
- Cheatball says his name, much like how most Pokémon speak by saying their species' name.
8-Bit is Enough — Strong Bad uses the "I choose you!" catchphrase when selecting the Dancing Bear from Space Circus Catastrophe.
Poker Night at the Inventory — Strong Bad asks Max if he's a Pokémon, pronouncing it Poke-Mon.
@StrongBadActual tweet (18 Jul 2016) — Strong Bad Tweeted that he "caught a wild Dijjery-Doo". When another user asked how to catch a The Cheat, Strong Bad replied with "just chuck a Cheatball at him".
Fan 'Stumes 2020 — Homestar Runner sings "Jibblie-poof" to the tune of Jigglypuff's song.