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Due to the comedic style of ''Team Fortress 2'' and [[Valve]]'s humor, the game includes '''references''', usually in a humorous fashion. There are many sources, including games, movies, and music; even jokes that have developed within the game and its community have been included. Below are references specific to the [[Sniper]] class.
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Due to the comedic style of ''Team Fortress 2'' and [[Valve]]'s humor, the game includes '''references''', usually in a humorous fashion. There are many sources, including games, movies, and music; even jokes that have developed within the game and its community have been included. Below are references specific to the [[Sniper]] class, which often refer to marksmanship, Australia, hints towards New Zealand, or the [[Jarate]] weapon.
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==Achievements==
 
==Achievements==
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Australian Rules}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Australian Rules}}
  
{{w|Australian rules football}} is a football variant played between two teams of 18 players outdoors on large oval-shaped grass fields (often modified cricket fields), with a ball in the shape of a prolate spheroid. It is also commonly referred to as Australian rules, Aussie rules, football, footy or AFL (although AFL is actually the name of the elite national league, not the sport).
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[[w:Australian rules football|Australian rules football]] is a football variant played between two teams of 18 players outdoors on large oval-shaped grass fields (often modified cricket fields), with a ball in the shape of a prolate spheroid. It is also commonly referred to as Australian rules, Aussie rules, football, footy, or AFL (although AFL is the name of the elite national league, not the sport).
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Beaux and Arrows}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Beaux and Arrows}}
  
This is a play on "bow and arrows". A "beau", "beaux" being the plural, is defined as a frequent and attentive male companion, and is pronounced similarly to "bow".
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This is a play on "bow and arrows." A "beau," "beaux" being the plural, is defined as either a boyfriend or a dandy, and is pronounced similarly to "bow."
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Efficient}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Efficient}}
  
The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the {{w|United States Marine Corps}}: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the second of said standards given in [[Meet the Sniper]].
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The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the [[w:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." The requirements for this achievement reference the scene in [[Meet the Sniper]] where the Sniper kills a Soldier, a Medic, and a Pyro in quick succession.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Polite}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Be Polite}}
  
The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the {{w|United States Marine Corps}}: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the first of said standards given in [[Meet the Sniper]].
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The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the [[w:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." The requirements for this achievement reference the scene in Meet the Sniper, where the Sniper doffs his hat after stabbing a Spy with the Kukri.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Consolation Prize}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Consolation Prize}}
  
A {{w|consolation prize}} is given to those who do not win an event, but are deserving some recognition.
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A [[w:consolation prize|consolation prize]] is given to those who do not win an event but are deserving of some recognition.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Dead Reckoning}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Dead Reckoning}}
  
{{W|Dead reckoning}} is the process of estimating one's current position based upon a previously determined position and an estimate in speed and course over time.
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[[w:Dead reckoning|Dead reckoning]] is the process of estimating one's current position based upon a previously determined location and an estimate in speed and course over time.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|De-sentry-lized}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|De-sentry-lized}}
  
This is a play on {{W|decentralized}}, the process of dispersing decision-making governance closer to the people or citizens.
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This is a play on [[w:decentralized|decentralized]], the process of dispersing decision-making governance closer to the people or citizens.
  
  
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{{Show achievement|Sniper|Enemy at the Gate}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Enemy at the Gate}}
  
{{W|Enemy at the Gates}} is a 2001 war film set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. The film's title is taken from {{W|William Craig}}'s 1973 book ''Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad'', which describes the events surrounding the {{W|Battle of Stalingrad}}. It is based on a duel mentioned in the book that developed between a Soviet sniper and his German rival as they stalk each other during the battle.
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[[w:Enemy at the Gates|Enemy at the Gates]] is a 2001 war film set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. The film's title is taken from [[w:William Craig|William Craig]]'s 1973 book ''Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad'', which describes the events surrounding the [[w:Battle of Stalingrad|Battle of Stalingrad]]. It is based on a duel mentioned in the book that developed between a Soviet sniper and his German rival as they stalk each other during the battle.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Friendship is Golden}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Friendship is Golden}}
  
This is a reference to the value of friendship - in this case the act throwing a jar of (golden) urine to extinguish a burning teammate, thus resulting in a double-entendre.
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This is a reference to the value of friendship - in this case, the act of throwing a jar of (golden) urine to extinguish a burning teammate, thus resulting in a double-entendre.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Have a Plan}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Have a Plan}}
  
The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the {{w|United States Marine Corps}}: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in [[Meet the Sniper]].
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The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the [[w:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in Meet the Sniper.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Jarate Chop}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Jarate Chop}}
  
This is a play on the popular term "karate chop", which actually refers to a {{W|knifehand strike}} in karate.
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This is a play on the popular term "karate chop," which refers to a [[w:knife-hand strike|knifehand strike]] in karate.  
  
  
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{{Show achievement|Sniper|Jumper Stumper}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Jumper Stumper}}
  
A {{w|stump-jump plough}} is a plough invented in South Australia in the late nineteenth century.
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A [[w:stump-jump plough|stump-jump plough]] is a plough invented in South Australia in the late nineteenth century. ''[[w:Romper Stomper|Romper Stomper]]'' is a 1992 film about Australian neo-Nazi skinheads starring Russell Crowe.
 
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Kill Everyone You Meet}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Kill Everyone You Meet}}
  
The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the {{w|United States Marine Corps}}: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in [[Meet the Sniper]].
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The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the [[w:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in Meet the Sniper.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Kook the Spook}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Kook the Spook}}
  
The Kukri is pronounced "kook-kree", and "spook" is slang for a spy.
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The Kukri is pronounced "kook-kree," and "spook" is slang for a spy.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|My Brilliant Career}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|My Brilliant Career}}
  
{{w|My Brilliant Career}} is a 1901 novel by {{W|Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin}}, one of the major Australian writers of her time. The popularity of the novel in Australia and the perceived closeness of many of the characters to her own family and circumstances caused Franklin a great deal of distress and led her to withdrawing the novel from publication until after her death.
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[[w:My Brilliant Career|My Brilliant Career]] is a 1901 novel by [[w:Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin|Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin]], one of the significant Australian writers of her time. The popularity of the novel in Australia and the perceived closeness of many of the characters to her own family and circumstances caused Franklin a great deal of distress. They led her to withdraw the novel from publication until after her death.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Not a Crazed Gunman, Dad}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Not a Crazed Gunman, Dad}}
  
This is a reference to an argument the Sniper has over the phone in [[Meet the Sniper]].
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This is a reference to an argument the Sniper has over the phone in Meet the Sniper.
  
  
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{{Show achievement|Sniper|Parting Shot}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Parting Shot}}
  
A parting shot is the final statement in an argument or conversation.
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A parting shot is a final statement in an argument or conversation. The term itself is an English corruption of the term Parthian shot, referring to the ancient Parthians who would fire arrows on horseback while retreating.
  
  
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{{Show achievement|Sniper|Rain on Their Parade}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Rain on Their Parade}}
  
To "rain on someone's parade" is to ruin a good moment or important event.
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To "rain on someone's parade" is to ruin a monumental moment or significant event.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Robbin' Hood}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Robbin' Hood}}
  
{{W|Robin Hood}} is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is famed for his use of the bow and arrow, which is referenced with the Sniper's [[Huntsman]] longbow and the [[Larrikin Robin]] hat.
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[[w:Robin Hood|Robin Hood]] is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is famed for his use of the bow and arrow, which is referenced with the Sniper's [[Huntsman]] longbow and the [[Larrikin Robin]] hat.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Rode Hard, Put Away Wet}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Rode Hard, Put Away Wet}}
  
A reference to the old saying which implies someone looks like they've had a hard time. There is also a [[Left 4 Dead 2]] achievement of the same name.
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A reference to the old saying which implies someone looks like they've had a hard time. There is also a [[Left 4 Dead 2]] achievement of the same name, for riding a survivor into a Spitter's acid patch as the Jockey.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Saturation Bombing}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Saturation Bombing}}
  
Saturation bombing is a term interchangeable with {{w|carpet bombing}}, a process where a large section of land is bombed by aircraft.
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Saturation bombing is a term interchangeable with [[w:carpet bombing|carpet bombing]], a process where a large section of land is bombed by aircraft.
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Saturation also refers to the discoloration of a character's model and view when hit by Jarate.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Self-destruct Sequence}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Self-destruct Sequence}}
  
This is process where a machine deactivates and destroys itself.
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This is a process where a machine deactivates and destroys itself.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shafted}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shafted}}
  
Someone who has been "shafted" is treated harshly or ignored.
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Someone who has been "shafted" is treated harshly or ignored.  It is also rude slang for penetration during sex.
  
 
A shaft is also the body of an arrow.
 
A shaft is also the body of an arrow.
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{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shock Treatment}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shock Treatment}}
  
{{W|Shock treatment}} is a process where an electric shock is applied for torture or psychological treatment.
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[[w:Shock treatment|Shock treatment]] is a process where an electric shock is applied for torture or psychological treatment.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shoot the Breeze}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Shoot the Breeze}}
  
To "shoot the breeze" is an idiom of having a relaxed conversation. In this case the Spy can make himself invisble and the Sniper is shooting the "breeze" (an invisible Spy).
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To "shoot the breeze" is an idiom of having a relaxed conversation. In this case, the Spy can make himself invisible, and the Sniper is shooting the "breeze" (an invisible Spy).
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Socket to Him}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Socket to Him}}
  
This is a play on "Sock it to him", a phrase of encouragement in a fight. This is also a play on the eye socket, for the Demoman has only one eye remaining in his right socket.  
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This is a play on "Sock it to him," a phrase of encouragement in a fight. This is also a play on the eye socket, for the Demoman has only one eye remaining in his right socket.  
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|The Last Wave}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|The Last Wave}}
  
The name of the achievement refers to a 1977 Australian film called {{w|The Last Wave}}, which follows the story of a Sydney lawyer defending five Aborigines in a ritualized taboo murder.
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The name of the achievement refers to a 1977 Australian film called [[w:The Last Wave|The Last Wave]], which follows the story of a Sydney lawyer defending five Aborigines in a ritualized taboo murder.
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Triple Prey}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Triple Prey}}
  
This is a pun on "triple play", which is an offering of three bundled services.
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This is a pun on [[w:Triple play|"triple play"]], the act of making three outs in the same play in baseball.
 
   
 
   
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Trust Your Feelings}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Trust Your Feelings}}
  
This is a reference to Obi-Wan's line "Trust your feelings, Luke," in {{W|Star Wars}} as Luke takes his {{botignore|critical}} shot at the Death Star. The achievement's icon references the computer visualization of the Death Star trench run in the scene. Both this scene and the achievement require the characters not to use any assistance in their shots.
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This is a reference to Obi-Wan's line "Trust your feelings, Luke," in [[w:Star Wars|Star Wars]] as Luke takes his {{botignore|critical}} shot at the Death Star. The achievement's icon references the computer visualization of the Death Star trench run in the scene. Both this scene and the achievement require the characters not to use any assistance in their shots.
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Überectomy}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|Überectomy}}
  
The suffix -ectomy stands for "surgical removal of", so this is literally "removal of Uber".
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The suffix -ectomy stands for "surgical removal of," so this is literally "removal of Über."
  
  
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|William Tell Overkill}}
 
{{Show achievement|Sniper|William Tell Overkill}}
  
The {{W|William Tell Overture}} is the overture to the opera {{W|William Tell}}, composed by {{w|Gioachino Rossini}}. There has been repeated use of this overture in the popular media, most famously as the theme music for the radio and television show {{w|The Lone Ranger}}. The character William Tell is known for hitting an apple balanced on the head of his son with an arrow.
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Swiss patriotic folk hero [[w:William Tell|William Tell]] is reputed to have been an expert crossbowman who once hit an apple balanced on the head of his son with a crossbow bolt. The [[w:William Tell Overture|William Tell Overture]] is the overture to the opera ''[[w:William Tell (opera)|William Tell]]'' composed by [[w:Gioachino Rossini|Gioachino Rossini]]. There has been repeated use of this overture in the popular media, most famously as the theme music for the radio and television show [[w:The Lone Ranger|The Lone Ranger]].
  
 
==Weapons==
 
==Weapons==
{{Achievement|Machina||Item icon Machina.png}}
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Bazaar Bargain}}||Item icon Bazaar Bargain.png}}
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The Bazaar Bargain is based on the [[w:Jezail|jezail]], a type of musket that was commonly used in the Middle East. While the quality and manufacture of such weapons differed widely, a common feature of these weapons lay in their use of rifled barrels and a heavily curved stock, the former of which gave them a great advantage in range and accuracy over the smoothbore firearms that were commonly used up until the mid-19th century.<br>
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[[w:Bazaar|"Bazaar"]] is a Persian word for a large market where goods are sold. Bazaars can be found across the world, though they are most common in the Middle East, primarily in Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Bushwacka}}||Item icon bushwacka.png}}
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The [[Bushwacka]] references the knife that Mick "Crocodile" Dundee uses in the popular film [[w:Crocodile Dundee|Crocodile Dundee]].
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Classic}}||Item icon Classic.png}}
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The Classic is based on the Sniper Rifle from Team Fortress Classic but fitted with a longer barrel and a laser sight.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Darwin's Danger Shield}}||Item icon Darwin's Danger Shield.png}}
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The Item's name is a reference to the city of Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. Crocodiles are commonly found near the city.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Hitman's Heatmaker}}||Item icon Hitman's Heatmaker.png}}
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Hitmen usually use silencers on their rifles to muzzle their firing sounds to remain undetected.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Huntsman}}||Item icon Huntsman.png}}
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[[w:Huntsman spider|Huntsman spiders]] are a family of similar species. Huntsman spiders are fast and excel at hunting prey (the weapon has both of these traits, being quick to draw and intended for mobile snipers)
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{{Achievement|Low Profile SMG||Item icon Low Profile SMG.png}}
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To keep a "low profile" is to try and achieve an objective while remaining undetected. A profile is a side view of a person's body or face, which is why the gun is covered in silhouettes of the Sniper.
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{{Achievement|Lumber From Down Under Sniper Rifle||Item icon Lumber From Down Under Sniper Rifle.png}}
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Lumber is another term for wood, which is what this weapon appears to be made of. "The Land From Down Under" is another name for Australia and New Zealand, the latter being Sniper's actual birthplace.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Machina}}||Item icon Machina.png}}
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This weapon gets its name from the Latin phrase "deus ex machina" (literally meaning "god out of the machine"), which is a term used to describe a convenient plot device that abruptly appears out of nowhere and solves all of the problems the protagonist may be facing.  This is derived from Greek and Roman plays, where an actor playing God would come down on a moving platform to help, hinder, or provide exposition on a situation.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Razorback}}||Item icon Razorback.png}}
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[[w:Razorback|Razorback]] is a term used in America and Australia to describe a wild boar.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Shahanshah}}||Item icon Shahanshah.png}}
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[[w:Shahanshah|Shahanshah]] is Persian for "King of Kings," the title of Iran's rulers during the [[w:Sassanid|Sassanid]].
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{{Achievement|Shot in the Dark Sniper Rifle||Item icon Shot in the Dark Sniper Rifle.png}}
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A "shot in the Dark" is a guess taken without any prior knowledge or a confident answer. It also refers to the dark color of the Sniper Rifle.
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{{Achievement|Team Sprayer SMG||Item icon Team Sprayer SMG.png}}
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A "team player" is a person that will sacrifice a goal of theirs for the good of the team as a whole. It is also a play on the term "spray and pray" where a person fires their weapon without looking, hoping to hit a shot.
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{{Achievement|Thunderbolt Sniper Rifle||Item icon Thunderbolt Sniper Rifle.png}}
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A thunderbolt doesn't exist due to thunder being a sound. It is a product of the confusion surrounding the differences between thunder and lightning. It may refer to the Apple Thunderbolt.
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The Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action rifle that has load a bullet into the chamber after each shot.
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This weapon gets its name from the Latin phrase "deus ex machina" (literally meaning "god out of the machine"), which is a term used to describe a convenient plot device that abruptly appears out of nowhere and solves all of the problems the protagonist may be facing.
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==Cosmetic items==
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Anger}}||Item icon Anger.png}}
  
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This resembles the Anger appearance set worn by Resistance members in ''[[Brink]]''.
  
{{Achievement|Shahanshah||Item icon Shahanshah.png}}
 
  
{{w|Shahanshah}} is Persian for "King of Kings", the title of Iran's rulers during the {{w|Sassanid}}.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Bushman's Bristles}}||Item icon Bushman's Bristles.png}}
  
==Hats & Miscellaneous Items==
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Many of the other classes, mostly Spy, refer to Sniper as a "bushman". Bushman is slang for anyone that spends an abundance of their time outdoors. A common name for Australian and New Zealand men 'going bush.'
{{Achievement|Larrikin Robin||Item icon Larrikin Robin.png}}
 
  
{{W|Robin Hood}} is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is often portrayed wearing a hat almost exactly like the [[Larrikin Robin]].
 
  
{{Achievement|Trophy Belt|Any old sap can pull teeth from a dead crocodile. It takes a man to pull teeth from a live one.|Item icon Trophy Belt.png}}
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Camper Van Helsing}}||Item icon Camper Van Helsing.png}}
  
The [[Trophy Belt]] is a reference to the hat worn by main character Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee in the film {{W|Crocodile Dundee}}, who also popularized the "rugged bushman" Australian stereotype.
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[[w:Abraham Van Helsing|Abraham Van Helsing]] was the protagonist of the famous novel ''[[w:Dracula|Dracula]]''.
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The name of this item set is a portmanteau of "Van Helsing" and "camper van", referring to the Sniper's preferred mode of transport.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Champ Stamp}}|| Item icon Champ Stamp.png}}
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The name is a reference to the term "[[w:Tramp stamp|Tramp stamp]]," referring to a tattoo that a woman places on her lower back.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Crocodile Smile}}|| Item icon Crocodile Smile.png}}
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The necklace is similar to the one used by film character [[w:Michael "Crocodile" Dundee|Michael "Crocodile" Dundee]] in the film [[w:Crocodile Dundee|Crocodile Dundee]].<br>
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A crocodile smile is a description of a person who feigns innocence and harmlessness but is secretly planning malicious deeds.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Flamingo Kid}}||Item icon Flamingo Kid.png}}
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This is based on the Gunslinger's hat from the game ''[[Super Monday Night Combat]]''.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Garlic Flank Stake}}||Item icon Garlic Flank Stake.png}}
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In traditional folklore, [[w:vampires|vampires]] are repelled by garlic and can be killed by a wooden stake driven through the heart, making the two items essential tools for vampire hunters.
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This Item's name is a pun on [[w:Flank steak|flank steak]], a cut of meat often seasoned with garlic or other spices.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Hawk-Eyed Hunter}}||Item icon Hawk-Eyed Hunter.png}}
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This hat was modeled after the hat the Spy wears in ''Team Fortress Classic''.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Holy Hunter}}||Item icon Holy Hunter.png}}
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The small cross and silver bullets tucket into the rim of this hat are references to the traditional folklore that [[w:vampires|vampires]] are repelled by crosses, and silver bullets can kill [[w:werewolves|werewolves]].
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Itsy Bitsy Spyer}}|{{item description|Itsy Bitsy Spyer}}|Item icon Itsy Bitsy Spyer.png}}
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The name is derived from the popular nursery rhyme [[w:Itsy Bitsy Spider|"Itsy Bitsy Spider"]].<br>
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The description is derived from a famous quotation by American actress [[w:Mae West|Mae West]], known for her double entendres.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Larrikin Robin}}||Item icon Larrikin Robin.png}}
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[[w:Robin Hood|Robin Hood]] is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is often portrayed wearing a hat almost exactly like the [[Larrikin Robin]].
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[[w:Larrikinism|Larrikinism]] is an Australian term for mockery of authority, appropriate for a hat styled after a famous outlaw.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Lone Star}}||Item icon Lone Star.png}}
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This hat is designed to resemble the character Lonestar from ''[[Awesomenauts]]''.
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Both the character's name and the hat's name are derived from the state of Texas' nickname "The Lone Star State," which comes from the fact that the state flag has only one star on it.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Marksman's Mohair}}||Item icon Marksman's Mohair.png}}
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A "marksman" is someone with a perfect aim. "[[w:Mohair|Mohair]]" is a silk-like fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is known to be durable, having a high luster and a high sheen as well.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Mislaid Sweater}}||Item icon Mislaid Sweater.png}}  {{Achievement|{{item link|Missing Piece}}||Item icon Missing Piece.png}}
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These items are based on Wally (or Waldo in the US and Canada) from the [[w:Where's Wally?|Where's Wally/Waldo?]] children's puzzle book series. The goal of these books is to find a hidden Wally in different pictures, a humorous comparison to playing against a Sniper.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Mutton Mann}}||Item icon Mutton Mann.png}}
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It looks similar to the sideburns of [[w:Ebenezer Scrooge|Ebenezer Scrooge]] from the Christmas story [[w:A Christmas Carol|A Christmas Carol]] by Charles Dickens.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Outback Intellectual}}|{{item description|Outback Intellectual}}|Item icon Outback Intellectual.png}}
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[[w:Umberto Eco|Umberto Eco]] was an Italian writer mostly known for his novels, who also studied Medieval æsthetics.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Professional's Ushanka}}||Item icon Professional's Ushanka.png}}
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This is a reference to the Sniper continually calling himself a professional.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Silver Bullets}}||Item icon Silver Bullets.png}}
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Silver bullets are alleged to be the only way to kill a [[w:werewolf|werewolf]], while the only way to kill a [[w:vampire|vampire]] is a wooden stake hammered into the heart. Vampire hunters also traditionally wore high collars to protect from vampire bites to the neck.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Sniper's Snipin' Glass}}||Item icon Sniper's Snipin' Glass.png}}
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This resembles the scope worn by Sniper, also known as Kardel Sharpeye, in [[Dota 2]].
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Trophy Belt}}|| Item icon Trophy Belt.png}}
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The Trophy Belt is a reference to the hat worn by the main character Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee in the film [[w:Crocodile Dundee|Crocodile Dundee]], who also popularized the "rugged bushman" Australian stereotype.
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{{Achievement|{{item link|Your Worst Nightmare}}|{{item description|Your Worst Nightmare}}| Item icon Your Worst Nightmare.png}}
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The description is a reference to a scene in the film ''[[w:First Blood|First Blood]]'', while the hat is based on the hairstyle of the film's main character, [[w:John Rambo|John Rambo]].
  
 
==Responses==
 
==Responses==
 
===Dominating a Medic===
 
===Dominating a Medic===
[[Media:Sniper_DominationMedic01.wav|'''"What's up, Doc? Heh, heh, heh!"''']]
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This line is the signiature catchphrase of {{W|Bugs Bunny}}, a popular cartoon character.
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This line is the signature catchphrase of [[w:Bugs Bunny|Bugs Bunny]], a popular Looney Tunes cartoon character.
  
 
===Other Responses===
 
===Other Responses===
[[Media:Sniper_battlecry05.wav|'''"God save the queen!"''']] ''- at round start or during [[SMG]] taunt''
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[[Media:Sniper battlecry05.wav|'''"God save the queen!"''']] ''- at round start or during [[SMG]] taunt''
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"[[w:God Save the Queen|God Save the Queen]]" is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms. It is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk national anthem] of the United Kingdom. It is also the second and royal national anthem for New Zealand. One of two national anthems of the Cayman Islands and the royal anthem of Australia, Canada, the Isle of Man, Belize, Jamaica, and Tuvalu.
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"{{w|God Save the Queen}}" is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms. It is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk national anthem] of the United Kingdom, one of two national anthems of the Cayman Islands and New Zealand, and the royal anthem of Australia, Canada, the Isle of Man, Belize, Jamaica, and Tuvalu.
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[[Media:Sniper meleedare01.wav|'''"Now ''this'' is a knife!"''']] ''- after using the "battle cry" voice command while holding an unlockable [[melee]] weapon''
  
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This line references a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4 famous] scene from the film [[w:Crocodile Dundee|Crocodile Dundee]].
  
[[Media:Sniper_meleedare01.wav|'''"Now ''this'' is a knife!"''']] ''- after using the "battle cry" voice command while holding an unlockable [[melee]] weapon''
 
  
This line references a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4 popular] scene from the film {{W|Crocodile Dundee}}.
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[[Media:Sniper run 04.mp3|'''"Outta my way, outta my way! Can't you see he's trying to kick my butt?!"''']] ''- running from [[Saxton Hale]] in the [[Vs. Saxton Hale]] gamemode''
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This line is spoken in the episode [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNGCV8iij9A "The Bully"] from the animated series ''[[w:SpongeBob SquarePants|SpongeBob SquaprePants]]'' by the titular character as he tries to alert citizens about Flats the Flounder wanting to beat him up, only for them to mistake an old man as the assailant.
  
 
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'''"Boom, headshot."'''
  
The phrase "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olm7xC-gBMY Boom, headshot]" is a reference to the catchphrase of the character FPS Doug in the online comedy series {{w|Pure Pwnage}}.
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The phrase "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olm7xC-gBMY Boom, headshot]" is a reference to the catchphrase of the character FPS Doug in the online comedy series [[w:Pure Pwnage|Pure Pwnage]].
  
  
The bobble-head on the Sniper's dashboard in ''[[Meet the Sniper]]'' is a caricature of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] as he appears in the original [[Team Fortress Classic]].
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The bobble-head on the Sniper's dashboard in ''Meet the Sniper'' is a caricature of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] as he appears in the original [[Team Fortress Classic]].
  
  
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The music that plays throughout ''Meet the Sniper'' appears to be a homage to the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3roS8cJRGEk theme] of 1973 film ''{{W|Magnum Force}}'', the second of the ''{{w|Dirty Harry}}'' movies. The video itself carries a strong early 70s theme.  
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The music that plays throughout ''Meet the Sniper'' appears to be a homage to the [http://youtu.be/xi6XbwwbJ1g theme] of 1973 film ''[[w:Magnum Force|Magnum Force]]'', the second of the ''[[w:Dirty Harry|Dirty Harry]]'' movies. The video itself carries a strong early 70s theme.  
 
 
  
The bus that drives by at the end of the video has "BLUDOG" on the side, a reference to the {{w|Greyhound Lines}} bus service.
 
  
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The bus that drives by at the end of the video has "BLUDOG" on the side, a reference to the [[w:Greyhound Lines|Greyhound Lines]] bus service.
  
The Billboard in the background reads "FOAD: Camping Fun, All year round!" This is both a reference to the "camping" style of gameplay snipers employ and the internet initialism FOAD (Fuck Off And Die), often aimed at snipers in various online games by disgruntled players.
 
  
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The Billboard in the background reads, "FOAD: Camping Fun, All year round!" This is both a reference to the "camping" style of gameplay snipers employ and the internet initialism FOAD (Fuck Off And Die), often aimed at snipers in various online games by disgruntled players.
  
The general theme of ''Meet the Sniper'' may be a reference to the film {{w|Kenny (2006 film)|Kenny}}, which is based on the life of an Australian plumber. Similarities between the two include the fact that they are being interviewed in their car for a good portion of their videos, their parents do not approve of their line of work, and they are both Australian, as well as similarly spoken lines.
 
  
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The general theme of ''Meet the Sniper'' may be a reference to the film [[w:Kenny (2006 film)|Kenny]], which is based on the life of an Australian plumber. Similarities between the two include the fact that they are being interviewed in their car for a good portion of their videos, their parents do not approve of their line of work, as well as similarly spoken lines.
The comic in which the Sniper learns Jarate is a reference to an old comic ad by Charles Atlas, a developer of bodybuilding techniques.
 
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===Jarate Comics===
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* For the original April Fools [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/4/44/Peejar.jpg Jarate] announcement, the advertisement features ''100% Made in New Zealand'' (despite showing an Australian flag and map) and broadly parodies Karate ads seen in old comic books.
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* The comic ''[[The Insult That Made a "Jarate Master" Out of Sniper|The Insult]]'', in which the Sniper learns Jarate, is a reference to an old comic book ad by [[w:Charles Atlas|Charles Atlas]], a developer of bodybuilding techniques, whose advertisements were once a staple of comic books. 
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** The kicking of gravel takes the place of kicking sand in the [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MuscleBeachBum Muscle Beach Bum trope].
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*  A later comic, ''Hey Sniper!'', featuring the use of Jarate, but promoting the [[High Five!]] taunt, is also a parody of similar Charles Atlas ad, ''Hey Skinny!''.
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Due to the comedic style of Team Fortress 2 and Valve's humor, the game includes references, usually in a humorous fashion. There are many sources, including games, movies, and music; even jokes that have developed within the game and its community have been included. Below are references specific to the Sniper class, which often refer to marksmanship, Australia, hints towards New Zealand, or the Jarate weapon.

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Achievements

Australian Rules
Australian Rules
Dominate an enemy Sniper.


Australian rules football is a football variant played between two teams of 18 players outdoors on large oval-shaped grass fields (often modified cricket fields), with a ball in the shape of a prolate spheroid. It is also commonly referred to as Australian rules, Aussie rules, football, footy, or AFL (although AFL is the name of the elite national league, not the sport).


Beaux and Arrows
Beaux and Arrows
Kill a Heavy & Medic pair with the bow.


This is a play on "bow and arrows." A "beau," "beaux" being the plural, is defined as either a boyfriend or a dandy, and is pronounced similarly to "bow."


Be Efficient
Be Efficient
Get 3 kills with the Sniper Rifle without missing a shot.


The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the United States Marine Corps: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." The requirements for this achievement reference the scene in Meet the Sniper where the Sniper kills a Soldier, a Medic, and a Pyro in quick succession.


Be Polite
Be Polite
Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you doffing your hat.


The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the United States Marine Corps: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." The requirements for this achievement reference the scene in Meet the Sniper, where the Sniper doffs his hat after stabbing a Spy with the Kukri.


Consolation Prize
Consolation Prize
Get backstabbed 50 times.


A consolation prize is given to those who do not win an event but are deserving of some recognition.


Dead Reckoning
Dead Reckoning
Kill an enemy with an arrow while you're dead.


Dead reckoning is the process of estimating one's current position based upon a previously determined location and an estimate in speed and course over time.


De-sentry-lized
De-sentry-lized
Destroy 3 Engineer sentry guns.


This is a play on decentralized, the process of dispersing decision-making governance closer to the people or citizens.


Dropped Dead
Dropped Dead
Kill a Scout in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.


Someone who is said to have "dropped dead" has died very suddenly and without warning.


Enemy at the Gate
Enemy at the Gate
Kill an opponent within the first second of the round.


Enemy at the Gates is a 2001 war film set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. The film's title is taken from William Craig's 1973 book Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad, which describes the events surrounding the Battle of Stalingrad. It is based on a duel mentioned in the book that developed between a Soviet sniper and his German rival as they stalk each other during the battle.


Friendship is Golden
Friendship is Golden
Extinguish a burning teammate with your Jarate.


This is a reference to the value of friendship - in this case, the act of throwing a jar of (golden) urine to extinguish a burning teammate, thus resulting in a double-entendre.


Have a Plan
Have a Plan
Capture the flag in CTF.


The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the United States Marine Corps: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in Meet the Sniper.


Jarate Chop
Jarate Chop
Jarate and then kill 3 enemies with your Kukri.


This is a play on the popular term "karate chop," which refers to a knifehand strike in karate.


Jarring Transition
Jarring Transition
Use Jarate to reveal a cloaked Spy.


A jarring transition is a sudden and often painful transition, as is what the Spy experiences when his location is revealed after being hit with Jarate.


Jumper Stumper
Jumper Stumper
Kill a rocket or grenade-jumping enemy in midair with your Sniper Rifle or the Huntsman.


A stump-jump plough is a plough invented in South Australia in the late nineteenth century. Romper Stomper is a 1992 film about Australian neo-Nazi skinheads starring Russell Crowe.


Kill Everyone You Meet
Kill Everyone You Meet
Kill 1000 enemies.


The Sniper's "standards" are very similar to those of the United States Marine Corps: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." This achievement is a reference to the last of said standards given in Meet the Sniper.


Kook the Spook
Kook the Spook
Kill 10 Spies with your Kukri.


The Kukri is pronounced "kook-kree," and "spook" is slang for a spy.


My Brilliant Career
My Brilliant Career
Top the scoreboard 10 times on teams of 6 or more players.


My Brilliant Career is a 1901 novel by Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin, one of the significant Australian writers of her time. The popularity of the novel in Australia and the perceived closeness of many of the characters to her own family and circumstances caused Franklin a great deal of distress. They led her to withdraw the novel from publication until after her death.


Not a Crazed Gunman, Dad
Not a Crazed Gunman, Dad
In a single life, kill 3 enemies while they are achieving an objective.


This is a reference to an argument the Sniper has over the phone in Meet the Sniper.


Number One Assistant
Number One Assistant
Score 5 Assists with the Jarate in a single round.


"Number One" is a euphemism for urine, which Jarate is implied to be.


Parting Shot
Parting Shot
Headshot an enemy player the moment his invulnerability wears off.


A parting shot is a final statement in an argument or conversation. The term itself is an English corruption of the term Parthian shot, referring to the ancient Parthians who would fire arrows on horseback while retreating.


Pincushion
Pincushion
Hit an enemy with 3 arrows, without killing them.


A pincushion is a small pillow used to hold sewing needles.


Rain on Their Parade
Rain on Their Parade
Jarate an enemy and the Medic healing him.


To "rain on someone's parade" is to ruin a monumental moment or significant event.


Robbin' Hood
Robbin' Hood
Take down an intelligence carrier with a single arrow.


Robin Hood is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is famed for his use of the bow and arrow, which is referenced with the Sniper's Huntsman longbow and the Larrikin Robin hat.


Rode Hard, Put Away Wet
Rode Hard, Put Away Wet
Jarate an enemy that you're dominating.


A reference to the old saying which implies someone looks like they've had a hard time. There is also a Left 4 Dead 2 achievement of the same name, for riding a survivor into a Spitter's acid patch as the Jockey.


Saturation Bombing
Saturation Bombing
Jarate 4 enemy players with a single throw.


Saturation bombing is a term interchangeable with carpet bombing, a process where a large section of land is bombed by aircraft. Saturation also refers to the discoloration of a character's model and view when hit by Jarate.


Self-destruct Sequence
Self-destruct Sequence
Headshot 10 enemy Snipers.


This is a process where a machine deactivates and destroys itself.


Shafted
Shafted
Stab an enemy with an arrow.


Someone who has been "shafted" is treated harshly or ignored. It is also rude slang for penetration during sex.

A shaft is also the body of an arrow.


Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment
Kill a spy whose backstab attempt was blocked by your Razorback.


Shock treatment is a process where an electric shock is applied for torture or psychological treatment.


Shoot the Breeze
Shoot the Breeze
Kill a fully invisible Spy in a single hit.


To "shoot the breeze" is an idiom of having a relaxed conversation. In this case, the Spy can make himself invisible, and the Sniper is shooting the "breeze" (an invisible Spy).


Socket to Him
Socket to Him
Headshot an enemy Demoman.


This is a play on "Sock it to him," a phrase of encouragement in a fight. This is also a play on the eye socket, for the Demoman has only one eye remaining in his right socket.


The Last Wave
The Last Wave
Provide an enemy with a freezecam shot of you waving to them.


The name of the achievement refers to a 1977 Australian film called The Last Wave, which follows the story of a Sydney lawyer defending five Aborigines in a ritualized taboo murder.


Triple Prey
Triple Prey
In a single round, get a kill with 3 different weapons.


This is a pun on "triple play", the act of making three outs in the same play in baseball.


Trust Your Feelings
Trust Your Feelings
Get 5 kills with the Sniper Rifle without your scope.


This is a reference to Obi-Wan's line "Trust your feelings, Luke," in Star Wars as Luke takes his critical shot at the Death Star. The achievement's icon references the computer visualization of the Death Star trench run in the scene. Both this scene and the achievement require the characters not to use any assistance in their shots.


Überectomy
Überectomy
Kill a Medic that is ready to deploy an ÜberCharge.


The suffix -ectomy stands for "surgical removal of," so this is literally "removal of Über."


William Tell Overkill
William Tell Overkill
Pin an enemy Heavy to the wall via his head.


Swiss patriotic folk hero William Tell is reputed to have been an expert crossbowman who once hit an apple balanced on the head of his son with a crossbow bolt. The William Tell Overture is the overture to the opera William Tell composed by Gioachino Rossini. There has been repeated use of this overture in the popular media, most famously as the theme music for the radio and television show The Lone Ranger.

Weapons

Bazaar Bargain
Bazaar Bargain


The Bazaar Bargain is based on the jezail, a type of musket that was commonly used in the Middle East. While the quality and manufacture of such weapons differed widely, a common feature of these weapons lay in their use of rifled barrels and a heavily curved stock, the former of which gave them a great advantage in range and accuracy over the smoothbore firearms that were commonly used up until the mid-19th century.
"Bazaar" is a Persian word for a large market where goods are sold. Bazaars can be found across the world, though they are most common in the Middle East, primarily in Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.


Bushwacka
Bushwacka


The Bushwacka references the knife that Mick "Crocodile" Dundee uses in the popular film Crocodile Dundee.


Classic
Classic


The Classic is based on the Sniper Rifle from Team Fortress Classic but fitted with a longer barrel and a laser sight.


Darwin's Danger Shield
Darwin's Danger Shield


The Item's name is a reference to the city of Darwin, the capital of Australia's Northern Territory. Crocodiles are commonly found near the city.


Hitman's Heatmaker
Hitman's Heatmaker


Hitmen usually use silencers on their rifles to muzzle their firing sounds to remain undetected.


Huntsman
Huntsman


Huntsman spiders are a family of similar species. Huntsman spiders are fast and excel at hunting prey (the weapon has both of these traits, being quick to draw and intended for mobile snipers)


Low Profile SMG
Low Profile SMG


To keep a "low profile" is to try and achieve an objective while remaining undetected. A profile is a side view of a person's body or face, which is why the gun is covered in silhouettes of the Sniper.


Lumber From Down Under Sniper Rifle
Lumber From Down Under Sniper Rifle


Lumber is another term for wood, which is what this weapon appears to be made of. "The Land From Down Under" is another name for Australia and New Zealand, the latter being Sniper's actual birthplace.


Machina
Machina


This weapon gets its name from the Latin phrase "deus ex machina" (literally meaning "god out of the machine"), which is a term used to describe a convenient plot device that abruptly appears out of nowhere and solves all of the problems the protagonist may be facing. This is derived from Greek and Roman plays, where an actor playing God would come down on a moving platform to help, hinder, or provide exposition on a situation.


Razorback
Razorback


Razorback is a term used in America and Australia to describe a wild boar.


Shahanshah
Shahanshah


Shahanshah is Persian for "King of Kings," the title of Iran's rulers during the Sassanid.


Shot in the Dark Sniper Rifle
Shot in the Dark Sniper Rifle


A "shot in the Dark" is a guess taken without any prior knowledge or a confident answer. It also refers to the dark color of the Sniper Rifle.


Team Sprayer SMG
Team Sprayer SMG


A "team player" is a person that will sacrifice a goal of theirs for the good of the team as a whole. It is also a play on the term "spray and pray" where a person fires their weapon without looking, hoping to hit a shot.


Thunderbolt Sniper Rifle
Thunderbolt Sniper Rifle


A thunderbolt doesn't exist due to thunder being a sound. It is a product of the confusion surrounding the differences between thunder and lightning. It may refer to the Apple Thunderbolt. The Sniper Rifle is a bolt-action rifle that has load a bullet into the chamber after each shot.


Cosmetic items

Anger
Anger


This resembles the Anger appearance set worn by Resistance members in Brink.


Bushman's Bristles
Bushman's Bristles


Many of the other classes, mostly Spy, refer to Sniper as a "bushman". Bushman is slang for anyone that spends an abundance of their time outdoors. A common name for Australian and New Zealand men 'going bush.'


The Camper Van Helsing
The Camper Van Helsing


Abraham Van Helsing was the protagonist of the famous novel Dracula.

The name of this item set is a portmanteau of "Van Helsing" and "camper van", referring to the Sniper's preferred mode of transport.


Champ Stamp
Champ Stamp


The name is a reference to the term "Tramp stamp," referring to a tattoo that a woman places on her lower back.


Crocodile Smile
Crocodile Smile


The necklace is similar to the one used by film character Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in the film Crocodile Dundee.
A crocodile smile is a description of a person who feigns innocence and harmlessness but is secretly planning malicious deeds.


Flamingo Kid
Flamingo Kid


This is based on the Gunslinger's hat from the game Super Monday Night Combat.


Garlic Flank Stake
Garlic Flank Stake


In traditional folklore, vampires are repelled by garlic and can be killed by a wooden stake driven through the heart, making the two items essential tools for vampire hunters.

This Item's name is a pun on flank steak, a cut of meat often seasoned with garlic or other spices.


Hawk-Eyed Hunter
Hawk-Eyed Hunter


This hat was modeled after the hat the Spy wears in Team Fortress Classic.


Holy Hunter
Holy Hunter


The small cross and silver bullets tucket into the rim of this hat are references to the traditional folklore that vampires are repelled by crosses, and silver bullets can kill werewolves.


Itsy Bitsy Spyer
Itsy Bitsy Spyer
Is that a miniature Spy in your pocket, or are you just happy to OH GOD STOP HITTING ME!


The name is derived from the popular nursery rhyme "Itsy Bitsy Spider".
The description is derived from a famous quotation by American actress Mae West, known for her double entendres.


Larrikin Robin
Larrikin Robin


Robin Hood is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times, but who remains significant in popular culture where he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor" and fighting against injustice and tyranny. He is often portrayed wearing a hat almost exactly like the Larrikin Robin.

Larrikinism is an Australian term for mockery of authority, appropriate for a hat styled after a famous outlaw.


Lone Star
Lone Star


This hat is designed to resemble the character Lonestar from Awesomenauts. Both the character's name and the hat's name are derived from the state of Texas' nickname "The Lone Star State," which comes from the fact that the state flag has only one star on it.


Marksman's Mohair
Marksman's Mohair


A "marksman" is someone with a perfect aim. "Mohair" is a silk-like fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is known to be durable, having a high luster and a high sheen as well.


Mislaid Sweater
Mislaid Sweater
Missing Piece
Missing Piece


These items are based on Wally (or Waldo in the US and Canada) from the Where's Wally/Waldo? children's puzzle book series. The goal of these books is to find a hidden Wally in different pictures, a humorous comparison to playing against a Sniper.


Mutton Mann
Mutton Mann


It looks similar to the sideburns of Ebenezer Scrooge from the Christmas story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.


Outback Intellectual
Outback Intellectual
Argyle. Pipe-smoking. Individually, they make you look like an idiot. Together, they make you look smart AND stylish! Just like Umberto Eco!


Umberto Eco was an Italian writer mostly known for his novels, who also studied Medieval æsthetics.


Professional's Ushanka
Professional's Ushanka


This is a reference to the Sniper continually calling himself a professional.


Silver Bullets
Silver Bullets


Silver bullets are alleged to be the only way to kill a werewolf, while the only way to kill a vampire is a wooden stake hammered into the heart. Vampire hunters also traditionally wore high collars to protect from vampire bites to the neck.


Sniper's Snipin' Glass
Sniper's Snipin' Glass


This resembles the scope worn by Sniper, also known as Kardel Sharpeye, in Dota 2.


Trophy Belt
Trophy Belt


The Trophy Belt is a reference to the hat worn by the main character Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee in the film Crocodile Dundee, who also popularized the "rugged bushman" Australian stereotype.


Your Worst Nightmare
Your Worst Nightmare
This bandanna will teach you to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. Like another billy goat.


The description is a reference to a scene in the film First Blood, while the hat is based on the hairstyle of the film's main character, John Rambo.

Responses

Dominating a Medic

"What's up, Doc? Heh, heh, heh!"

This line is the signature catchphrase of Bugs Bunny, a popular Looney Tunes cartoon character.

Other Responses

"God save the queen!" - at round start or during SMG taunt

"God Save the Queen" is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms. It is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. It is also the second and royal national anthem for New Zealand. One of two national anthems of the Cayman Islands and the royal anthem of Australia, Canada, the Isle of Man, Belize, Jamaica, and Tuvalu.


"Now this is a knife!" - after using the "battle cry" voice command while holding an unlockable melee weapon

This line references a famous scene from the film Crocodile Dundee.


"Outta my way, outta my way! Can't you see he's trying to kick my butt?!" - running from Saxton Hale in the Vs. Saxton Hale gamemode

This line is spoken in the episode "The Bully" from the animated series SpongeBob SquaprePants by the titular character as he tries to alert citizens about Flats the Flounder wanting to beat him up, only for them to mistake an old man as the assailant.

Media

Meet the Sniper

"Boom, headshot."

The phrase "Boom, headshot" is a reference to the catchphrase of the character FPS Doug in the online comedy series Pure Pwnage.


The bobble-head on the Sniper's dashboard in Meet the Sniper is a caricature of the Civilian as he appears in the original Team Fortress Classic.


The road sign at the beginning of the video bears the in-game icon for a headshot.


The music that plays throughout Meet the Sniper appears to be a homage to the theme of 1973 film Magnum Force, the second of the Dirty Harry movies. The video itself carries a strong early 70s theme.


The bus that drives by at the end of the video has "BLUDOG" on the side, a reference to the Greyhound Lines bus service.


The Billboard in the background reads, "FOAD: Camping Fun, All year round!" This is both a reference to the "camping" style of gameplay snipers employ and the internet initialism FOAD (Fuck Off And Die), often aimed at snipers in various online games by disgruntled players.


The general theme of Meet the Sniper may be a reference to the film Kenny, which is based on the life of an Australian plumber. Similarities between the two include the fact that they are being interviewed in their car for a good portion of their videos, their parents do not approve of their line of work, as well as similarly spoken lines.

Jarate Comics

  • For the original April Fools Jarate announcement, the advertisement features 100% Made in New Zealand (despite showing an Australian flag and map) and broadly parodies Karate ads seen in old comic books.
  • The comic The Insult, in which the Sniper learns Jarate, is a reference to an old comic book ad by Charles Atlas, a developer of bodybuilding techniques, whose advertisements were once a staple of comic books.
  • A later comic, Hey Sniper!, featuring the use of Jarate, but promoting the High Five! taunt, is also a parody of similar Charles Atlas ad, Hey Skinny!.
Comparison
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Charles Atlas Comic Jarate Comic
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Charles Atlas Comic High Five!/Jarate Comic