Homestar Runner (universe)

**Genre(s)** | Surreal humorWeb cartoon series

***Homestar Runner*** is a universe within *Smash Bros Lawl Beatdown*.

## Franchise description

*Homestar Runner* is a web series created by The Brothers Chaps (Matt and Mike Chapman) focusing on surreal humor and character based gags. The series began as a mock kids book written by Mike and his friend Craig Zobel in 1996, titled *The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest*. These characters would go untouched until 1999, where they were reused while Mike practiced using Flash with Matt's help in voicework. More and more were made, alongside an entire continuity and cast that would soon become a breakout hit on the internet. The series is remembered and praised for it's unique humor and (then) revolutionary animation with Flash. The series mainly stars the antics of Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, as well as a cast of other characters.

## In *Smash Bros. Lawl Beatdown*

*Homestar Runner* was one of the first series represented in Beatdown, with Strong Bad being the first character moveset in the series.

### Characters

#### Fighters

* **Strong Bad** (Starter): Strong Bad is the rude prankster and self proclaimed coolguy who became the most popular character in the series. He was the very first character revealed, and is a starter. With help from The Cheat, Strong Bad relies on cheating and underhanded methods to win.

* **Dangeresque** (Unlockable): Dangeresque is the film persona of Strong Bad, who stars in the movie series of the same name. He is Strong Bad's Echo Fighter, and while much cooler than the former, takes much more riskier methods to get the job done.

* **Homestar Runner** (Unlockable): Homestar is the titular lead of the series, a self proclaimed "terrific athlete" with little brain power. He was the eighth character revealed for the series, and is unlockable. Homestar is one of the fastest characters on the roster, who uses a plethora of athletic maneavers and his own antics to fight, at the cost of being the lightest character.

#### Assist Trophies

* **Strong Mad**: Strong Mad is Strong Bad's brother and the dumb muscle of Strong Bad's schemes. Strong Mad slowly moves around the stage and punches anyone near him.

#### Bosses

* **Trogdor**: Trogdor the Burninator is the dragon created by Strong Bad who loves burninating innocent peasants. He is the Classic mode boss for Strong Bad, Dangeresque and Homestar.

#### Other Characters

* **The Cheat**: The Cheat is Strong Bad's pet and lackey, helping him in his various capers. The Cheat appears in Strong Bad's Standard special move, The Cheat.

* **Pom Pom**: Pom Pom is Homestar's best friend and protector. He appears in Homestar's Final Smash, Pom Pom, Too.

* **Bubs**: Bubs is the shopkeep of his titular concession stand within Free Country USA. He appears on The Field stage, giving items to fighters.

### Stages

* **Strong Badia**: Strong Bad's domain behind the dumpsters and proclaimed kingdom.
* **The Field**: The general setting of most of the Homestar Runner toons. This stage features The Wall, The Stick, The Blubbo's Whale, and Bub's Concession Stand.

### Music

*Main Article: Music#Homestar Runner Series*

#### Beatdown OST uploads

* House of the Brother’s Strong Medley
* Strong Badia the Free Medley
* Theme of Dangeresque (Instrumental)
* The Field
* You Can’t Handle My Style
* Gel-Arshie Backstage

## Trivia

* Despite Homestar being the main protagonist of the series, he is an unlockable character, whereas Strong Bad, a supporting character, is a starter character. This reflects on Strong Bad's status as a breakout favorite who took over the spotlight of the series.

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	+ **Bosses**: Trogdor
	+ **Assist Trophy**: Strong Mad
	+ **Misc.**: The Cheat · Pom Pom · Bubs ·Dangeresque Too ·Renaldo ·Cutesy Buttons
* **Stages**: Strong Badia · The Field