Strong Bad
Strong Bad is one of the main characters of the web cartoon Homestar Runner. His voice actor is Matt Chapman, who created the cartoon with his brother Matt and provides almost all other characters' voices.
| Homestar Runner character | |
| First appearance | The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest |
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| Created by | Matt and Mike Chapman Craig Zobel |
| Voiced by | Matt Chapman |
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Strong Bad enjoys being mean and pranking the other characters of the series, with the help of his pet "The Cheat" and his older brother Strong Mad. Strong Bad is mostly known for "Strong Bad Email", in which he answers emails sent to him by fans.[1] Strong Bad Email has turned into several DVDs, as well as a podcast, since its first episode in 2001.[2]
Strong Bad is sometimes referred to as the main antagonist of the series due to his pranks that he, Strong Mad, and The Cheat play on the other characters, and his insulting of his brother Strong Sad.[3] He seems to be a character influenced by the American popular culture trends of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, such as heavy metal music and the second and third generations of video games and video game consoles.[3] Since he is one of the site's most popular characters, merchandise has also spun off of Strong Bad, which includes t-shirts and sweatshirts sold by the website.[3]
Strong Bad has been one of the series most popular characters, and has been well received. In an article by National Review Online, Strong Bad was described as "a non-stop braggart, liar, manipulator, and egotist", but also "one of the coolest characters on the Internet and the real star of Homestarrunner.com, which may be the most popular homegrown animation in the world".[3] Segments have been spun off of his emails, including "Teen Girl Squad" a comic drawn by Strong Bad about four teenage friends.[4]
Strong Bad Media
The Brothers Chaps (L-R): Matt (voice of Strong Bad) and Mike Chapman (co-creator of Strong Bad).
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References
- ↑ Taylor, Lauren. Homestarrunner's antics provide entertainment for its on-line fans (October 24, 2003)Red and Black. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ↑ Miller, Aaxx (August 23, 2007). Podcasts. http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/vel05/2007/08/podcasts.html. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Wood, Peter. Everybody to the Limit (August 27, 2003)National Review Online. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ↑ Strong Bad Email 53. homestarrunner.com (2002). Retrieved 2008-09-18.