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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 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 sing-song, in an anaphoric 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 sing-song, in an anaphoric 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'. | ||
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* This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversized helmet. | * This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversized helmet. | ||
| − | * Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this hat is the only hat not associated with warfare of some type | + | * Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this hat is the only hat not associated with a military background or warfare of some type. The Stainless Steel Pot suggests pretend warfare, such as "playing soldier", but warfare nonetheless. |
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Revision as of 05:54, 9 October 2010
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— The Soldier
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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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| 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 (RED) | Unpainted (BLU) |
Trivia
- The hat is an obvious reference to the children's fictional book character Template:W, created by American children 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 sing-song, in an anaphoric 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 oversized helmet.
- Unlike the rest of the Soldier's hats, this hat is the only hat not associated with a military background or warfare of some type. The Stainless Steel Pot suggests pretend warfare, such as "playing soldier", but warfare nonetheless.
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