Homestar Runner

American comedy Flash-animated web series Homestar RunnerHomestar Runner logoGenreSurreal humorSatireParodySlapstickCreated byThe Brothers ChapsWritten byMatt ChapmanMike ChapmanVoices ofMatt ChapmanMissy PalmerMike ChapmanCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishProductionAnimatorsMike ChapmanMatt ChapmanOriginal releaseReleaseJanuary 1, 2000 (2000-01-01) –present Homestar Runner is an American animated comedy web series created by Mike and Matt Chapman, known collectively as The Brothers Chaps. The series centers on the adventures of a large and diverse cast of characters, headed by the titular character, Homestar Runner. It uses a blend of surreal humor, self-parody, satire, and references to popular culture, in particular video games, classic television, and popular music. Homestar Runner originated in 1996 as a book written by Mike Chapman and Craig Zobel, intended as a parody of children's literature. While learning Macromedia Flash, Mike and his brother Matt expanded the concept into a website, which was launched on New Year's Day 2000. While the site originally centered on the title character, the Strong Bad Email cartoon skits quickly became the site's most