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*This hat is commonly associated with pirates, who commonly wear eyepatches, much like the Demoman himself. | *This hat is commonly associated with pirates, who commonly wear eyepatches, much like the Demoman himself. | ||
*A 'tippler' also refers to the Demoman, as it describes a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol. Pirates, too are associated with the imbibing of intoxicating liquor, albeit as rum or grog. | *A 'tippler' also refers to the Demoman, as it describes a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol. Pirates, too are associated with the imbibing of intoxicating liquor, albeit as rum or grog. | ||
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*The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1411360&page=2 icenine0]. | *The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1411360&page=2 icenine0]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:12, 9 October 2010
| “ | If you were huntin' trouble, lad... ya found it.
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— The Demoman
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The Tippler's Tricorne is an community-created headwear item for the Demoman and was chosen by Valve to be released with the second wave of community-contributed content due to its outstanding quality. It appears as a broad, three-cornered hat with turned up brims.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | Color No. 216-190-216 | Peculiarly Drab Tincture | Aged Moustache Grey |
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| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | After Eight | Radigan Conagher Brown | Ye Olde Rustic Colour |
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| Muskelmannbraun | Mann Co. Orange | Australium Gold | The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants |
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| Dark Salmon Injustice | Pink as Hell | A Deep Commitment to Purple | Noble Hatter's Violet |
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| A Color Similar to Slate | Zepheniah's Greed | Drably Olive | Indubitably Green |
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| The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime | A Mann's Mint | ||
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| Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) | Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) | Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) | Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU) |
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| Team Spirit (RED) | Team Spirit (BLU) | Operator's Overalls (RED) | Operator's Overalls (BLU) |
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| The Value of Teamwork (RED) | The Value of Teamwork (BLU) | An Air of Debonair (RED) | An Air of Debonair (BLU) |
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| Cream Spirit (RED) | Cream Spirit (BLU) | Unpainted | |
Trivia
- This hat was in fashion during the late 17th century and 18th century, falling out of style shortly before the French Revolution. At the peak of its popularity, the tricorne was worn as civilian dress and as part of military and naval uniforms.
- This hat is commonly associated with pirates, who commonly wear eyepatches, much like the Demoman himself.
- A 'tippler' also refers to the Demoman, as it describes a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol. Pirates, too are associated with the imbibing of intoxicating liquor, albeit as rum or grog.
- The distinguishing characteristic of the hat is its practicality. The turned-up portions of the brim form gutters that direct rainwater away from the wearer's face.
- The hat description was written by icenine0.
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