The End of the HR Body of Work

Heepster39 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:04 pm

I've been a bit worried lately, considering it'll be the site's 10th aniversary this New Year's Day, that the Bros Chaps might like,*deep breath, cease from updating the site. What are you guys' thoughts on this?

Joe

DorianGray · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:08 pm

Seems unlikely.

TurboJ · **Posted:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:36 pm

It won't happen now. I reckon the site can do another 10 years, at least. Although it has to happen one day. Eventually the Bros will decide they're too old to keep working on the site, and unless they get someone in who will continue exactly as they want them to (and can do some damn good impressions), Homestar Runner dot net will just... stop.

McArbys · **Joined:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:12 am **Posts:** 142

TurboJ wrote:

Homestar Runner dot net

I cant resist the "It's dot com" op here

movie magic man · **Posted:** Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:41 pm

I really don't think it will end after ten years. But it is true that it will end sooner or later

Homestone Wrecker · **Posted:** Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:56 pm

It has to end eventually, but I doubt it will end soon.

That'sBupkis · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:52 am

A few months ago, an anonny on the Wiki left a comment. Based on that, I don't see what "Dude, Meta" has to do with the end of Homestar Runner. A little off-topic, but last Tuesday (Dec 7, 2009), the entire website was down. Not a thing loaded! Was back shortly after. I kind of doubt the end of Homestar Runner will be anytime soon.

It's dot com · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:05 pm

The reason I don't think it will end anytime soon is that TBC are showing all the hallmarks of planning for the future and none of the hallmarks of wrapping things up. The best evidence I have of this is their public support of our fundraising drive. If they were about to close up shop, I don't think they would have bothered. Instead they enabled us to continue for at least another year, and I'm sure they'll have content for that length of time and beyond.

Neoxon312 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:29 am **Posts:** 361

I have a bad feeling that 2010 will be H*R's last year, but I hope I'm wrong.

Awexome · **Joined:** Fri May 18, 2007 11:44 pm **Posts:** 338

One cause for concern would be the lack of updates. The last update was over a month ago, and it's been almost two months since the last toon. If The Brothers Chaps are taking an extended break, they ought to reference it in their next toon.

Homsar's Dad · **Joined:** Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:46 am **Posts:** 69

Homestone Wrecker wrote:

It has to end eventually, but I doubt it will end soon.

It will continue as long as they can earn enough from merchandising to cover costs and pay their bills.

I doubt it will end now because it would be hard for them to find real jobs....there are just so few available.

It's dot com · **Posted:** Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:14 pm

Awexome wrote:

One cause for concern would be the lack of updates. The last update was over a month ago, and it's been almost two months since the last toon. If The Brothers Chaps are taking an extended break, they ought to reference it in their next toon.

You do know we know why there's no updates, right?

Pfargtl9000 · **Joined:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:44 pm **Posts:** 2

It's dot com wrote:

Awexome wrote:

One cause for concern would be the lack of updates. The last update was over a month ago, and it's been almost two months since the last toon. If The Brothers Chaps are taking an extended break, they ought to reference it in their next toon.

You do know we know why there's no updates, right?

We've got that info broken into our skulls and in our brains already.

It's dot com · **Posted:** Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:24 pm

Really? Because it's not clear that the person I quoted knows.

Neoxon312 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:29 am **Posts:** 361

It's dot com wrote:

Awexome wrote:

One cause for concern would be the lack of updates. The last update was over a month ago, and it's been almost two months since the last toon. If The Brothers Chaps are taking an extended break, they ought to reference it in their next toon.

You do know we know why there's no updates, right?

What I'm saying is with their lives getting more busy, they won't have time for H*R, anymore (though I understand if they go this route). That's why I fear that 2010 is H*R's last year.

It's dot com · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:23 am

What are they going to replace it with? This is their job. You don't quit your job without something else to fall back on, especially in a down economy with families to feed. As long as Homestar Runner still pays the bills, I don't see them quitting anytime soon.

Neoxon312 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:29 am **Posts:** 361

It's dot com wrote:

What are they going to replace it with? This is their job. You don't quit your job without something else to fall back on, especially in a down economy with families to feed. As long as Homestar Runner still pays the bills, I don't see them quitting anytime soon.

Now that you put it that way, I'm not as worried of H*R going away.

likalaruku · **Joined:** Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:05 am **Posts:** 474

I suspect that since they work from the home & have a new highly dependant pooping-&-screaming-type new mouth to feed, things are going to be a little slow for the next 3 years. (That's how long it takes for kids to learn how to walk, feed, & use the bathroom by themselves, right?)

I made plenty sure they got some good money from me this Decemberween.

Neoxon312 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:29 am **Posts:** 361

likalaruku wrote:

I suspect that since they work from the home & have a new highly dependant pooping-&-screaming-type new mouth to feed, things are going to be a little slow for the next 3 years. (That's how long it takes for kids to learn how to walk, feed, & use the bathroom by themselves, right?)

I made plenty sure they got some good money from me this Decemberween.

Didn't buy anything from them, yet (can't find the time or any way to get money to them to get the gear).

Bacon · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:00 pm

I doubt they're done...they'll probably pick it back up in a few weeks...maybe a month. With the new baby and all, I can see how they wouldn't have a lot of time to work on a new cartoon.

All I know is, I've been checking HR Wiki every day since December 1, and I am going to weep tears of joy the day I finally see a new cartoon. Even a 79-second short would thrill me at this point ;P

A Justice Combo Meal · **Joined:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:58 am **Posts:** 9

Especially considering 79 Seconds Left was a million times cuter than a pooping and screaming beast could ever be.

"Tee hee! It does tickle!"

likalaruku · **Joined:** Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:05 am **Posts:** 474

I find that the longer the wait is, the bigger the upload. The last upload drout we endured was quenched with SBCG4AP.

TimMierz · **Posted:** Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:53 pm

It's dot com wrote:

As long as Homestar Runner still pays the bills, I don't see them quitting anytime soon.

That's what I'm worried about right now. They've recently made updates emphasizing the store - I would guess that means things aren't going so well. There's stronger promotion of their store than ever now, starting with the notes on the SB Email menu and TGS menu, and now with the index page update and "store" being in red on the navbar. How long before we see Cheat Commandos-style in-toon promotion?

It's dot com · **Posted:** Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:05 pm

I thought the same thing. I really think that instead of emphasizing the store they should start churning out some more content, at which point the store will take care of itself.

Strong Iron Clad · **Joined:** Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:19 pm **Posts:** 98

Emphasizing the store is probably just to make up for the
recent lack of updates. You know, just until they start
getting back to work.

flicky1991 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:40 pm

Still, it's been over two months with no new toons...

Cloverstardrop · **Posted:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:23 am

flicky1991 wrote:

Still, it's been over two months with no new toons...

New Baby.

Domestibot · **Posted:** Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:40 pm

Seriously, how long has it been? They didn't even really DO anything for Trogday other than hit us with nostalgia and sales.

Shump · **Joined:** Thu May 07, 2009 8:29 pm **Posts:** 20

"New Baby" stopped being a good answer about three weeks ago.

I don't want to be insensitive to the Brothers Chaps and their families, but even women who are working outside the home only get six weeks of maternity leave before they're expected to be back at work. We're talking about two brothers, only one of whom has a new baby, who work out of the basement of their home.

For a site that provides their living, I think they have gone way too long without an update. What about all the casual fans out there who don't check places like H*R Wiki on a regular basis or read the RSS feed? Alot of them have probably already stopped checking for new content.

It's dot com · **Posted:** Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:36 am

The United States is actually unusual throughout the world in that we have zero guaranteed parental leave. The average in Europe, on the other hand, is around 15 weeks (over three months), and in Sweden you get a whopping 16 months! (Not sure how it would work over there for people like TBC, who are self-employed.) So while 10 weeks (so far) seems a lot to Americans, and especially to us fans, to the rest of the world it's not really that much.

I do agree with you though. I support their right to take whatever breaks they want, for however long they want and for whatever reason they want, but it would be nice for them to give us some kind of indication how long they intend to be gone, especially when their last communication made it sound like things would start back up around the first of the year. Most people, myself included, handle waiting a lot better when they know how long the wait is going to be, and they grow increasingly antsy and frustrated when the actual duration eclipses and then greatly surpasses the anticipated duration.

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