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− | * The hat is an obvious reference to the children's fictional book character ''{{w|The Cat in the Hat}}'', created by American children book author and cartoonist {{w|Dr. Seuss}}. | + | * The hat is an obvious reference to the children's fictional book character ''{{w|The Cat in the Hat}}'', created by American children's book author and cartoonist {{w|Dr. Seuss}}. |
** Being based on the Cat in the Hat, a fairly wacky character, the Dr's Dapper Topper is likely a reference to the Soldier's wacky/insane personality. | ** Being based on the Cat in the Hat, a fairly wacky character, the Dr's Dapper Topper is likely a reference to the Soldier's wacky/insane personality. | ||
** The "Dr" in the item name also refers to "Dr. Seuss", which is one of the pen names of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The entire name "Dr's Dapper Topper" is likely a homage to Geisel's famous writing style, which described a person or thing in an anaphoric--or sing-song--way. | ** The "Dr" in the item name also refers to "Dr. Seuss", which is one of the pen names of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The entire name "Dr's Dapper Topper" is likely a homage to Geisel's famous writing style, which described a person or thing in an anaphoric--or sing-song--way. | ||
** The name is similar to the name chosen by [[Propaganda Contest]] winner J.Axer for his unique [[Towering Pillar of Hats]], which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'. | ** The name is similar to the name chosen by [[Propaganda Contest]] winner J.Axer for his unique [[Towering Pillar of Hats]], which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'. | ||
− | * This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his | + | * This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets. |
* This hat is jiggleboned so the entire hat moves as the Soldier moves. | * This hat is jiggleboned so the entire hat moves as the Soldier moves. | ||
− | * Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this | + | * Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this is the only hat not associated with a military background or warfare of some type. However, the real-life Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, fought in World War II. More specifically, he worked in the U.S. Army's animation department, creating propaganda. |
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Revision as of 06:35, 16 October 2010
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Dr's Dapper Topper is an unlockable headwear item for the Soldier. It is a tall, wide-brimmed top hat with alternating white and red stripes, much like the hat that the Cat in the Hat wears in Dr. Seuss' famous children's book.
Painted variants
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Trivia
- The hat is an obvious reference to the children's fictional book character Template:W, created by American children's book author and cartoonist Template:W.
- Being based on the Cat in the Hat, a fairly wacky character, the Dr's Dapper Topper is likely a reference to the Soldier's wacky/insane personality.
- The "Dr" in the item name also refers to "Dr. Seuss", which is one of the pen names of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The entire name "Dr's Dapper Topper" is likely a homage to Geisel's famous writing style, which described a person or thing in an anaphoric--or sing-song--way.
- The name is similar to the name chosen by Propaganda Contest winner J.Axer for his unique Towering Pillar of Hats, which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'.
- This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets.
- This hat is jiggleboned so the entire hat moves as the Soldier moves.
- Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this is the only hat not associated with a military background or warfare of some type. However, the real-life Dr. Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, fought in World War II. More specifically, he worked in the U.S. Army's animation department, creating propaganda.
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