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* One episode of ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (the one with the children's show puppets) had a kid named "Ratio Hornblower".

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* One episode of ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (the one with the children's show puppets) had a kid an edutainment puppet named "Ratio Hornblower".
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* In one ''Literature/HonorHarrington'' novel, the title character is reading a ''Hornblower'' book. And, in fact, the whole series had its genesis as a "Hornblower In Space" book; the matching initials are a deliberate ShoutOut and the first book is dedicated to C.S. Forester himself.
* One book in the Alan Lewrie series (depicting a much less heroic naval hero) has the main character notice of a tall, thin, and melancholy-looking lieutenant in a threadbare uniform at the Admiralty during the Peace of Amiens--a tacit reference to Hornblower, who was without either a ship or half-pay during that time.

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* In one The ''Literature/HonorHarrington'' novel, the title character is reading a ''Hornblower'' book. And, in fact, the whole series had its genesis as a is explicitly "Hornblower In Space" book; the matching initials are a deliberate ShoutOut and Space", with the first book is novel dedicated to C.S. Forester himself.
and its eponymous protagonist deliberately sharing the H.H. initials. In one of the novels, Harrington is reading a ''Hornblower'' book herself.
* One book in the Alan Lewrie series (depicting a much less heroic naval hero) has the main character notice of a tall, thin, and melancholy-looking lieutenant in a threadbare uniform at the Admiralty during the Peace of Amiens--a tacit reference to Hornblower, who was without either had no position on a ship or half-pay during that time.and was under pay stoppage.
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* Hornblower is alluded to several times in Sten Nadolny's pseudo-biographical novel of Sir John Franklin, ''Literature/TheDiscoveryOfSlowness''. The ''Lydia'' makes a brief cameo in port and one of the characters, Franklin's childhood friend Sherard Lound, is even revealed to have become Hornblower's Lieutenant Gerard, and [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse finally]] gets a BittersweetEnding.
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* ''Literature/TheExpanse'': One of the ships in Michio Pa's fleet is named ''Hornblower''.
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* Creator/HarryHarrison once wrote a short story entitled "Captain Honario Harpplayer R.N.", in which Harpplayer's new recruit is a LittleGreenMan, but he doesn't realise this because, instead of being tone deaf, he's colour-blind.



* In the world of ''Comicbook/LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' , Horatio Hornblower is their equivalent to ''UsefulNotes/LordNelson'' .

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* In the world of ''Comicbook/LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' , Horatio Hornblower is their equivalent to ''UsefulNotes/LordNelson'' .
''UsefulNotes/HoratioNelson'', complete with Hornblower's Column.
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* In the ''WebOriginal/ZeroPunctuation'' review of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'', Yahtzee says he'd rather see a game where Franchise/ModestyBlaise and [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Major Kira]] take on Hornblower and [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries the Arkhamverse Riddler.]]

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* In the ''WebOriginal/ZeroPunctuation'' ''WebAnimation/ZeroPunctuation'' review of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'', Yahtzee says he'd rather see a game where Franchise/ModestyBlaise and [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Major Kira]] take on Hornblower and [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries the Arkhamverse Riddler.]]
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--> Horatio Hornblower's final smash is blindsiding the opponent with dense nautical jargon and then giving them imposter syndrome.

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--> [[TheStinger Horatio Hornblower's final smash is blindsiding the opponent with dense nautical jargon and then giving them imposter syndrome.
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* In the ''WebOriginal/ZeroPunctuation'' review of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'', Yahtzee says he'd rather see a game where Franchise/ModestyBlaise and [[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Major Kira]] take on Hornblower and [[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries the Arkhamverse Riddler.]]
--> Horatio Hornblower's final smash is blindsiding the opponent with dense nautical jargon and then giving them imposter syndrome.
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!! Real Life
* During his acceptance speech at the 1980 Democratic National Convention; incumbent President UsefulNotes/JimmyCarter unintentionally referenced the books when he, during a tribute to former Minnesota Senator and former Vice-President UsefulNotes/HubertHumphrey; accidentally called the late Senator Hubert Horatio ''Hornblower''.
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* In a parody rap song "Creator/JaneAusten is My Homegirl (Series/DowntonAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says, one part referenced the dashing sailor. [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]

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* In a parody rap song "Creator/JaneAusten is My Homegirl (Series/DowntonAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says, one part referenced the dashing sailor. [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.[[https://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]
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* ''Franchise/StarTrek'' pays homage to Hornblower a few times:

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* ''Franchise/StarTrek'' pays homage to took a lot of inspiration from the Hornblower books, and they do put in a few times:nods:
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* [[Literature/DresdenFiles Harry Dresden]], though he knows how to steer a boat, mentions that he's no Horatio Hornblower.
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!! Western Animation
* The title of the WesternAnimation/BugsBunny cartoon ''Captain Hareblower'' is a reference to Hornblower.
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** In one episode of ''Series/TheNextGeneration,'' Data is put in temporary command of a ship called the ''Sutherland'' where he proceeds to act as a very straight-faced MilitaryMaverick on a blockade.

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** In one episode of ''Series/TheNextGeneration,'' ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration,'' Data is put in temporary command of a ship called the ''Sutherland'' where he proceeds to act as a very straight-faced MilitaryMaverick on a blockade.

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* Jake Sisko, son of TheCaptain in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', is a writer. Whenever the camera peeks in on the manuscript he's editing, though, it's text from ''Commodore Hornblower''--appropriate, as the franchise takes direct inspiration from Hornblower.

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* ''Franchise/StarTrek'' pays homage to Hornblower a few times:
** In one episode of ''Series/TheNextGeneration,'' Data is put in temporary command of a ship called the ''Sutherland'' where he proceeds to act as a very straight-faced MilitaryMaverick on a blockade.
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Jake Sisko, son of TheCaptain in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', is a writer. Whenever the camera peeks in on the manuscript he's editing, though, it's text from ''Commodore Hornblower''--appropriate, as the franchise takes direct inspiration from Hornblower.Hornblower''.
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* One book in the Alan Lewrie series (depicting a much less heroic naval hero) has the main character notice of a tall, thin, and melancholy-looking lieutenant in a threadbare uniform while visiting the Admiralty during the Peace of Amiens--a tacit reference to Hornblower, who was not only unemployed but entirely unpaid during that time.

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* One book in the Alan Lewrie series (depicting a much less heroic naval hero) has the main character notice of a tall, thin, and melancholy-looking lieutenant in a threadbare uniform while visiting at the Admiralty during the Peace of Amiens--a tacit reference to Hornblower, who was not only unemployed but entirely unpaid without either a ship or half-pay during that time.

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* One book in the Alan Lewrie series (depicting a much less heroic naval hero) has the main character notice of a tall, thin, and melancholy-looking lieutenant in a threadbare uniform while visiting the Admiralty during the Peace of Amiens--a tacit reference to Hornblower, who was not only unemployed but entirely unpaid during that time.
* The third ''Literature/CiaphasCain'' book mentions a navy commander named "Horatio Bugler."


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* In one episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', Jake Sisko is editing a manuscript, but sharp-eyed viewers can spot that the text is from ''Commodore Hornblower.'' Appropriate, as ''Star Trek'' took in a lot of inspiration from Hornblower.

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* In one episode Jake Sisko, son of TheCaptain in ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', Jake Sisko is editing a manuscript, but sharp-eyed viewers can spot that writer. Whenever the camera peeks in on the manuscript he's editing, though, it's text is from ''Commodore Hornblower.'' Appropriate, Hornblower''--appropriate, as ''Star Trek'' took in a lot of the franchise takes direct inspiration from Hornblower.
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* An episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' showed Jake Sisko reading "Commodore Hornblower." Appropriate, as ''Star Trek'' took in a lot of inspiration from Hornblower.

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* An In one episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' showed ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', Jake Sisko reading "Commodore is editing a manuscript, but sharp-eyed viewers can spot that the text is from ''Commodore Hornblower." '' Appropriate, as ''Star Trek'' took in a lot of inspiration from Hornblower.
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* An episode of ''Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'' showed Jake Sisko reading "Commodore Hornblower." Appropriate, as ''Star Trek'' took in a lot of inspiration from Hornblower.
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* In the world of ''Comicbook/LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' Horatio Hornblower is their equivalent to ''UsefulNotes/LordNelson'' .

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* In the world of ''Comicbook/LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' , Horatio Hornblower is their equivalent to ''UsefulNotes/LordNelson'' .
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!! Comicbook
* In the world of ''Comicbook/LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen'' Horatio Hornblower is their equivalent to ''UsefulNotes/LordNelson'' .
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!! Video Games
* In ''Age of Pirates II'', a character named Horatio Hornblower will aid the player if they ask him the right questions.

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!! Literature
* In one ''Literature/HonorHarrington'' novel, the title character is reading a ''Hornblower'' book. And, in fact, the whole series had its genesis as a "Hornblower In Space" book; the matching initials are a deliberate ShoutOut and the first book is dedicated to C.S. Forester himself.



* It's a running joke on this very wiki to call ''Honor Harrington'' novels ''Horatio Hornblower IN SPACE!'' Not unjustifiably, given that the first novel, ''On Basilisk Station'', is explicitly dedicated to C.S. Forester.

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* It's a running joke on this very wiki to call ''Honor Harrington'' novels ''Horatio Hornblower IN SPACE!'' Not unjustifiably, given that the first novel, ''On Basilisk Station'', is explicitly dedicated to C.S. Forester.SPACE!''
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* It's a running joke on this very wiki to call ''Honor Harrington'' novels ''Horatio Hornblower IN SPACE!''

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* It's a running joke on this very wiki to call ''Honor Harrington'' novels ''Horatio Hornblower IN SPACE!''SPACE!'' Not unjustifiably, given that the first novel, ''On Basilisk Station'', is explicitly dedicated to C.S. Forester.
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* ''Series/MondayMornings'' had a nice ActorAllusion. Ioan Gruffudd played a doctor and his boss asked him several times if he was familiar with the concept of "captain of his ship".

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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Series/DowntonAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]

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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen "Creator/JaneAusten is My Homegirl (Series/DowntonAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''".says, one part referenced the dashing sailor. [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]]]
-->My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower.
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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Series/DowntownAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]

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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Series/DowntownAbbey (Series/DowntonAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]
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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Sereis/DowntownAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]

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* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Sereis/DowntownAbbey (Series/DowntownAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]
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!! Live Action TV
* One episode of ''Series/{{Angel}}'' (the one with the children's show puppets) had a kid named "Ratio Hornblower".

!! Web Original
* It's a running joke on this very wiki to call ''Honor Harrington'' novels ''Horatio Hornblower IN SPACE!''
* In a parody rap song "Jane Austen is My Homegirl (Sereis/DowntownAbbey Rap)" by Pretty Darn Funny, one part says "''My friend loves Phillip but, I'll have to show her, no man stills my heart like Horatio Hornblower''". [[http://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgYhttp://youtu.be/-b_xiWmFWgY Watch it here.]]
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