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Team Fortress 2 is home of several '''memes''' created by its community. While some stem from the game itself, other were created by using tools such as Garry's Mod to manipulate TF2 characters.
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Team Fortress 2 is home of several '''memes''' created by its community. While some stem from the game itself, others were created by using tools such as {{W|Garry's Mod}} to manipulate TF2 characters.
  
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== Spycrab ==
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== Gentlemen ==
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[[File:Spytaunt05.PNG|right|250px|The Spycrab]]
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One of the most famous memes of TF2 is the '''Spycrab''', which is an animation glitch caused by looking up while holding the [[Disguise Kit]] and crouch walking. This glitch causes the [[Spy]] to walk in an amusing fashion that resembles a crab. Players with [[Your Eternal Reward]] equipped cannot Spycrab, as the Disguise Kit is disabled.
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[[File:Gentlemen.jpg|right|200px|Gentlemen.]]
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The "Gentlemen." meme stems from one of the [[Spy|Spy's]] most ubiquitous catchphrases. His calm, suave, calculating persona is encapsulated in his utterance of the simple address, followed by the careful placement of a cigarette.  
  
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Spycrabs are often referred as a harmless species of Spy that walk gently through the battlefields. They are also cited as an endangered species, causing players to found "Save the Spycrabs" campaigns.
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The meme itself is a widely recognized image macro, originally spawned by a crudely crafted {{W|Paint (software)|Microsoft Paint}} caricature of the Spy, with his mouth jammed full of cigarettes. The concept quickly exploded, and expanded to feature a version for every Team Fortress character. The basic formula for the macro is straightforward; it is a caricatured drawing of a character, with their mouth jammed full of objects. The phrase "Gentlemen." may be replaced with other addresses.
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The Spycrab was made an official taunt for the Disguise Kit in the Sniper Vs Spy Update (which he does in place of the cigarette flick taunt at random), and a reference to him was made on [http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day04_english.htm Day 04] with the Crab-Walking Kit from the Dapper Rogue catalogue, stating that it allows the user to "change his skeleton in a excruciatingly painful but worth it" way.
 
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== Poor and Irish ==
 
== Poor and Irish ==
 
[[File:GentleManne.png|right|200px|You are as PRESUMPTUOUS as you are POOR and IRISH]]
 
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The term '''Poor and Irish''' first appeared in a [http://www.teamfortress.com/classless/hidden/hats/ hidden link] of the Classless Update, where the [[Non-player characters#Gentle Manne of Leisure|Gentle Manne of Leisure]] made fun of a hatless man by calling him "POOR and IRISH" and told him to "tarnish notte the majesty of his tower of hats".
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The term '''Poor and Irish''' first appeared in a [http://www.teamfortress.com/classless/hidden/hats/ hidden link] of the Classless Update, as a retort by the [[Non-player characters#Gentle Manne of Leisure|Gentle Manne of Leisure]] to a hatless man. Since then, players often use this term to describe players with no [[hats]], or owners of common hats such as the [[Ghastly Gibus]].
  
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The phrase '''Poor and Irish''' is also in the description of the [[Towering Pillar of Hats]].
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A popular associated meme involves players conversing in overly formal language, such as that used by the Gentle Manne of Leisure.
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Since then, players often use this term to describe players with no [[hats]], or players wearing only event hats like the [[Ghastly Gibus]] because of how common they are. Other terms also exist, like "Rich and English" for a player who wears hats, but they aren't as common as the original as they were created by the community.
 
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The Gentle Manne of Leisure also causes many players to spell gentleman as gentlemanne, often in "fancy" conversations.
 
 
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The term "W+M1" refers to a technique used mostly by Pyro players involving rushing in (holding the W key) and spewing flames in the direction of an enemy (Mouse 1) without any thoughts to tactics or strafing. W+M1 Pyros used to be highly effective, and could rack up many kills on unsuspecting or inexperienced players (as shown by [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B170dwf7Z7I this video]). Because of this, "W + M1" is often used as a derogatory term for one's playstyle as a Pyro. Due to public outcry and rage, Valve has released some patches which tried to minimize the effectiveness of the tactic.
 
  
 
== Saxton Hale ==
 
== Saxton Hale ==
 
{{Main|Saxton Hale}}
 
{{Main|Saxton Hale}}
 
[[File:Yourpropertyjustgotdamagedbysaxtonhale.png|right|200px|PROPERTY DAMAGE!]]
 
[[File:Yourpropertyjustgotdamagedbysaxtonhale.png|right|200px|PROPERTY DAMAGE!]]
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'''[[Saxton Hale]]''''s amazing achievements have caused the players to refer to him as a deity-like figure, capable of doing anything in a very manly way. He is also famous for his using his reputed "BARE DAMN HANDS" to do everything he needs (with assured success).
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'''[[Saxton Hale]]''''s amazing achievements has resulted in players referring to him as a deity-like figure, capable of superhuman feats.
  
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Saxton Hale's achievements can be considered a Team Fortress 2 version of [[Wikipedia:Chuck Norris facts|Chuck Norris]], as both are portrayed as tough, god-like men with superhuman abilities. Directly satirizing the phenomenon of Chuck Norris facts, a fansite called [http://saxtonhalefacts.net/ Saxton Hale Facts] was created, where users can submit facts about Saxton Hale and his many incredible feats.
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Saxton Hale can be considered a Team Fortress 2 version of the popular {{W|Chuck Norris}} internet meme. Directly satirizing the phenomenon of Chuck Norris facts, a fansite called [http://saxtonhalefacts.net/ Saxton Hale Facts] was created, where users can submit facts about Saxton Hale and his many incredible feats.
 
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== Gentlemen ==
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[[File:Gentlemen_original.jpg|right|200px|Original image macro.]]
 
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[[File:Gentlemen.jpg|right|200px|Gentlemen.]]
 
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The "Gentlemen." meme stems from one of the Spy's most ubiquitous catchphrases. His calm, suave, calculating persona is encapsulated his utterance of the simple address, followed by the careful placement of a cigarette. The meme itself is a widely recognized image macro, originally spawned by a crudely crafted Microsoft Paint caricature of the Spy, with his mouth jammed full of cigarettes. The concept quickly exploded, and expanded to feature a version for every Team Fortress character, and many other characters from a variety of other games and media. The basic formula for the macro is straightforward; it is a caricatured head, modified to look like a character, with its mouth jammed full of objects that are closely related to them. Underscoring the picture is an address, as if the character was referring to an audience. For example, the [[Heavy]], with his mouth full of miniguns, with the word 'Babies', or the [[Soldier]], with a mouth full of rockets, saying 'Maggots.'
 
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== Scout is Delicious ==
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A popular practice among some TF2 players is [[Spam|Spamming]] Voice Commands, resulting in humorous phrases. Popular examples include the Heavy's "Pootis" and the Scout's [[Media:Scout_needdispenser01.wav|"Need a Dispenser here!"]] spammed continuously.
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[[File:Scout is delicious.jpg|right|Scout is delicious!]]
 
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgXQw9I8Fic ARMaster's initial two second video] depicting a [[Heavy]] eating a [[Scout]] (whose head was replaced with a [[Sandvich]]) became incredibly popular, with thousands of responses matching the style of the original.
 
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Following the trend of many other popular Youtube TF2 reworks, the Heavy had two separate lines of dialogue crossed to form the phrase [[Media:Scout_is_delicious.wav|"Scout is delicious."]] This kind of audio editing can be considered a more generalized meme, though, despite it's popularity,  the origins of such alterations are not inherent to TF2.
 
 
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[[File:Nope.png|right|250px|Nope.]]
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[[File:Spytaunt05.PNG|right|250px|The Spycrab]]
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Created with Source Film Maker by YouTube user [http://www.youtube.com/user/Jimbomcb Jimbomcb], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14 nope.avi] meme consists of a [[BLU]] [[Engineer]] on [[Gravel Pit]] slowly approaching the screen. As he stops his hard hat floats up, he utters the phrase [[Media:Engineer_no01.wav|"nope"]] and his neck elongates before he leaves.
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One of the most famous memes of TF2 is the '''Spycrab''', an animation glitch caused by looking up while holding the [[Disguise Kit]] and crouch walking. This causes the [[Spy]] to walk in an amusing fashion that resembles a crab. The [http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day04_english.htm Dapper Rogue catalogue] includes a "Crab-Walking Kit" with the description "It will change your skeleton! Excruciatingly painful but worth it."
  
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nope.avi is frequently used on conversations where a negative response would take place. Instead of saying no, the person posts a link to the video or merely types "nope.avi".
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Due to its popularity, the Spycrab was included as an alternative taunt for the Disguise Kit in the [[May 21, 2009 Patch|Sniper Vs Spy Update]].
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Several responses to the video exist, where other characters say something while his body changes slightly (for example, one where the the hardhat descends, then the Engineer's head shrinks into his chest to accommodate this).
 
 
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== Vagineer ==
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==W+M1==
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[[File:Vagineer.jpg|right|250px|Hurrr...]]
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDm9DlqmyQo Created] by YouTube user J16FOX, the '''Vagineer''', one of the first and most famous "TF2 monsters", is the Engineer with a heavily distorted facial expression, making his mouth look like a vagina (created by using the Face Poser in Garry's Mod and setting different values to higher/lower levels than the TF2 faces are used to.) Vagineer usually appears as a villainous character in Garry's Mod videos.
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The term "W+M1" refers to a technique used by perceived amateur [[Pyro]] players, which involves running forward (The W key on the PC) and spewing flames in the general direction of an enemies (Mouse 1) without any thoughts to tactics or self-preservation.
  
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Vagineer's sounds are reversed Engineer voice lines, and it is usually seen [[Media:Engineer_jeers02.wav|grunting]] at other characters. Vagineer has a large arsenal of attacks, including launching his arms to grab distant enemies or objects, propelling its legs like rockets and becoming invincible. Vagineer is also capable of regenerating body parts and turning other people into "Vagi" versions of their characters.
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In a chaotic battle a W+M1 Pyro can be highly effective, racking up many kills on unsuspecting or inexperienced players as shown in [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B170dwf7Z7I this video]. Because of its perceived simplicity, "W+M1" is often used as a derogatory term for one's playstyle as a Pyro.
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Vagineer is viewed as a demigod-like monster, rarely being defeated by anyone, and when that happens, Vagineer usually regenerates and strikes again. Because of his popularity, many other creatures were created and are usually portrayed as Vagineer's enemies, but none of them are as famous as him.
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Vagineer is portayed as doing horrible things when he is fed.
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[[File:Scouttaunt3.PNG|150px|right|Bonk!]]
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This meme consists of remixes of various songs in which the Scout's [[Media:Scout_specialcompleted03.wav|"Bonk!"]] and [[Media:Scout_specialcompleted02.wav|"Boink!"]] voice clips are mashed up with popular songs. The most popular of which is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrFTDGjSVw "Mortal Kombonk"], which has had over 1 million views.
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Although it is difficult to determine from fan media, BLU Vagineer appears to be moderately docile, whereas RED Vagineer is far more violent.
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[[File:Nope.png|right|250px|Nope.]]
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Created with {{W|Source_(game_engine)#Source_Filmmaker|Source Film Maker}} by YouTube user [http://www.youtube.com/user/Jimbomcb Jimbomcb], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14 nope.avi] meme consists of a BLU [[Engineer]] on [[Gravel Pit]] slowly approaching the screen. As he stops his hard hat floats up, he utters the phrase [[Media:Engineer_no01.wav|"nope"]] and his neck elongates before he promptly leaves.
  
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In the [[VS Saxton Hale Mod]], there is a chance that the player chosen to become Saxton Hale will instead become a BLU Vagineer, with matching voice clips.
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nope.avi is frequently used in conversations as a humorous negative response. Instead of replying no, instead the person may post a link to the video or type "nope.avi".
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Several parodies of the meme exist, consisting of other characters uttering a phrase before a drastic physical transformation takes place.
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[[File:Scouttaunt3.PNG|150px|right|Bonk!]]
 
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This meme consists of remixes of various songs in which the Scout's [[Media:Scout_specialcompleted03.wav|"Bonk!"]] and [[Media:Scout_specialcompleted02.wav|"Boink!"]] voice clips are played in synchronization to the song. The most popular of these songs is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrFTDGjSVw Mortal Kombonk], which has had over 1 million views.
 
 
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==Spammed Voice Commands==
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[[File:Painis.png|200px|right|Painis Cupcake devours one of his victims.]]
  
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A common practice among some TF2 players is '''Spamming Voice Commands''', which has given birth to a triplet of memes. The first one is "Gottam" birthed by the now-gone TheTentor on Youtube. A spin-off of "Gottam" is the Heavy's version, "Pootis". The final one was [[Media:Scout_needdispenser01.wav|"Need a Dispenser here!"]] uttered by the Scout in a somewhat-demented tone.
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Created by [http://www.youtube.com/user/rubberfruit RubberFruit], this meme involves a crazed Soldier named Painis Cupcake. Often seen crawling on the ground, a demented looking Painis Cupcake introduces himself with the phrase "I am Painis Cupcake. I will eat you." before devouring his victims violently. His first appearance can be found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBuggMdUbog here].
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===Scout is Delicious===
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[[File:Scout is delicious.jpg|right|Scout is delicious!]]
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A meme initially spawned with the creation of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgXQw9I8Fic ARMaster's short two second YouTube video] depicting a [[Heavy]] eating a [[Scout]] whose head is replaced with a [[Sandvich]]. Its popularity resulted in thousands of responses parodying the original.
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Following the trend of many other popular Youtube Team Fortress 2 {{W|Machinima}}, the Heavy had two separate lines of dialogue crossed to form the phrase [[Media:Scout_is_delicious.wav|"Scout is delicious."]]
 
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[[File:Paintraingineer.PNG|250px|right|Various -neers]]
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A meme involving a very deformed [[Sniper]], who is a floating torso with his hands poking out of his rear end. He approaches his victims uttering intelligible phrases before revealing his Medusa like face, upon which his victims turn to stone. The original video can be found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLiUbyXm4mc here].
  
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Created by [http://www.youtube.com/user/OluapPlayer OluapPlayer], this meme includes the Engineer, but with the head of another class or an item for a head. The character made by this has a name usually ending in '''"gineer"''' or '''"neer,"''' depending on syllables (Such as '''Spygineer, Wrenchineer, Demoneer,''' or even '''Gineergineer'''; pretty much two headless Engineers fused at the neck). The meme originated from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0GVVtsDRKs this] video.
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One of the most common ones used by the community is '''Paintraingineer''', shown above, yet some people have combined the -neer fad with other classes, making characters such as Intellispy, and even combining memes, resulting in things such as Pain Trainis Cupcake.
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A genetically altered version of the Sniper, Spyper is a Sniper/Spy composite that seemingly changes his personality by cricking his neck. although friends with Intelligent Heavy, he attacks/scares the other classes. His Spy alter ego is polite and friendly in contrast with his Sniper alter ego who hates everyone. The orginial video can be found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLw_vZokNPk here].
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[[File:Vagineer.jpg|right|250px|Hurrr...]]
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A meme initially spawned with the creation of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDm9DlqmyQo J16FOX YouTube video], the '''Vagineer''' is a deformed Engineer with heavily distorted facial expressions, giving him the appearance of a vagina.
  
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[[File:Painis.png|250px|right|Painis Cupcake devours one of his victims.]]
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Vagineer's speech consists of reversed Engineer voice lines, and is usually seen [[Media:Engineer_jeers02.wav|grunting]] at other characters. He has a large arsenal of attacks, including telekinesis and self deformation. He is also capable of regenerating body parts and turning other people into "Vagi" versions of their characters.
  
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Created by [http://www.youtube.com/user/rubberfruit RubberFruit], this meme centers on Garry's Mod videos of a Soldier (Painis Cupcake) crawling in the ground, meeting another class, and eating them after saying his signature line: "I am Painis Cupcake. I will eat you." and releasing a disturbing smile. He is quick to anger and when so, a special music plays(Donkey Kong 64: Demon resident Mine Cart), and he becomes Ubercharged, and becomes unstoppable. Painis cupcake also moves with a clicking sound. Characteristics of Painis Cupcake include moving in disturbing ways which are actually impossible due to bone joints, gravity and other factors. This has caught on forums and youtube video makers. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBuggMdUbog This] is the first video featuring him.
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Vagineer is viewed as a demigod-like monster, rarely being defeated by anyone. In the case of his death he usually regenerates and retaliates, often violently.
  
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In the [[VS Saxton Hale Mod]], there is a chance that the player chosen to become Saxton Hale will instead become a BLU Vagineer, with matching voice clips.
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A strange depiction of our beloved Sniper, he is a floating torso with his hands poking out of his rear end, his other limbs are missing. Snyphurr tucks his head inside of a compartment where his neck used to be. Snyphurr also has sensitive skin, as a single prick of a blade makes him explode. He flips over on his side right before he reveals his face. When his face is revealed, it is similar to Medusa, where the victim looking upon him turns to stone. He also has a Facebook account. Origin video and additional information can be found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLiUbyXm4mc&feature=watch_response_rev here].
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[[File:Paintraingineer.PNG|250px|right|Various -neers]]
  
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Created by [http://www.youtube.com/user/OluapPlayer OluapPlayer], this meme involves the Engineer with the head of another class or an item. The characters name is constructed from the characters choice of head with an "gineer" or "neer" appended on the end. The meme originated from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0GVVtsDRKs this video].
  
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A genetically altered version of The Sniper, Spyper is a Sniper/Spy composite that seemingly changes his personality by cricking his neck. although friends with Intelligent Heavy, he attacks/scares the other classes. his personalities are for the Spy, polite and friendly, however, is Sniper personality hates everyone, including Intelligent Heavy. He also uses a [[Dead Ringer]]. He can be seen in this video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLw_vZokNPk here.]
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A Painis Cupcakian character of the Sniper subvariety, Sniper was turned into Weaselcake by a desperate experiment within the Red Team. He holds his hands on the sides of his face, and his legs stick out to his sides, as they are broken. He floats in the air, and is capable of a variety of color coded powers, such as:
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Gentlemen.
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— The Spy
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Team Fortress 2 is home of several memes created by its community. While some stem from the game itself, others were created by using tools such as Template:W to manipulate TF2 characters.

Gentlemen

Original image macro.
Gentlemen.

The "Gentlemen." meme stems from one of the Spy's most ubiquitous catchphrases. His calm, suave, calculating persona is encapsulated in his utterance of the simple address, followed by the careful placement of a cigarette.

The meme itself is a widely recognized image macro, originally spawned by a crudely crafted Template:W caricature of the Spy, with his mouth jammed full of cigarettes. The concept quickly exploded, and expanded to feature a version for every Team Fortress character. The basic formula for the macro is straightforward; it is a caricatured drawing of a character, with their mouth jammed full of objects. The phrase "Gentlemen." may be replaced with other addresses.

Poor and Irish

You are as PRESUMPTUOUS as you are POOR and IRISH

The term Poor and Irish first appeared in a hidden link of the Classless Update, as a retort by the Gentle Manne of Leisure to a hatless man. Since then, players often use this term to describe players with no hats, or owners of common hats such as the Ghastly Gibus.

A popular associated meme involves players conversing in overly formal language, such as that used by the Gentle Manne of Leisure.

Saxton Hale

Main article: Saxton Hale
PROPERTY DAMAGE!

Saxton Hale's amazing achievements has resulted in players referring to him as a deity-like figure, capable of superhuman feats.

Saxton Hale can be considered a Team Fortress 2 version of the popular Template:W internet meme. Directly satirizing the phenomenon of Chuck Norris facts, a fansite called Saxton Hale Facts was created, where users can submit facts about Saxton Hale and his many incredible feats.

Spammed Voice Commands

A popular practice among some TF2 players is Spamming Voice Commands, resulting in humorous phrases. Popular examples include the Heavy's "Pootis" and the Scout's "Need a Dispenser here!" spammed continuously.

Spycrab

The Spycrab

One of the most famous memes of TF2 is the Spycrab, an animation glitch caused by looking up while holding the Disguise Kit and crouch walking. This causes the Spy to walk in an amusing fashion that resembles a crab. The Dapper Rogue catalogue includes a "Crab-Walking Kit" with the description "It will change your skeleton! Excruciatingly painful but worth it."

Due to its popularity, the Spycrab was included as an alternative taunt for the Disguise Kit in the Sniper Vs Spy Update.

W+M1

A Pyro

The term "W+M1" refers to a technique used by perceived amateur Pyro players, which involves running forward (The W key on the PC) and spewing flames in the general direction of an enemies (Mouse 1) without any thoughts to tactics or self-preservation.

In a chaotic battle a W+M1 Pyro can be highly effective, racking up many kills on unsuspecting or inexperienced players as shown in this video. Because of its perceived simplicity, "W+M1" is often used as a derogatory term for one's playstyle as a Pyro.

YouTube memes

Bonk mashups

Bonk!

This meme consists of remixes of various songs in which the Scout's "Bonk!" and "Boink!" voice clips are mashed up with popular songs. The most popular of which is "Mortal Kombonk", which has had over 1 million views.

nope.avi

Nope.

Created with Template:W by YouTube user Jimbomcb, the nope.avi meme consists of a BLU Engineer on Gravel Pit slowly approaching the screen. As he stops his hard hat floats up, he utters the phrase "nope" and his neck elongates before he promptly leaves.

nope.avi is frequently used in conversations as a humorous negative response. Instead of replying no, instead the person may post a link to the video or type "nope.avi".

Several parodies of the meme exist, consisting of other characters uttering a phrase before a drastic physical transformation takes place.

Painis Cupcake

Painis Cupcake devours one of his victims.

Created by RubberFruit, this meme involves a crazed Soldier named Painis Cupcake. Often seen crawling on the ground, a demented looking Painis Cupcake introduces himself with the phrase "I am Painis Cupcake. I will eat you." before devouring his victims violently. His first appearance can be found here.

Scout is Delicious

Scout is delicious!

A meme initially spawned with the creation of ARMaster's short two second YouTube video depicting a Heavy eating a Scout whose head is replaced with a Sandvich. Its popularity resulted in thousands of responses parodying the original.

Following the trend of many other popular Youtube Team Fortress 2 Template:W, the Heavy had two separate lines of dialogue crossed to form the phrase "Scout is delicious."

Snyphurr

A meme involving a very deformed Sniper, who is a floating torso with his hands poking out of his rear end. He approaches his victims uttering intelligible phrases before revealing his Medusa like face, upon which his victims turn to stone. The original video can be found here.

Spyper

A genetically altered version of the Sniper, Spyper is a Sniper/Spy composite that seemingly changes his personality by cricking his neck. although friends with Intelligent Heavy, he attacks/scares the other classes. His Spy alter ego is polite and friendly in contrast with his Sniper alter ego who hates everyone. The orginial video can be found here.

Vagineer

Hurrr...

A meme initially spawned with the creation of J16FOX YouTube video, the Vagineer is a deformed Engineer with heavily distorted facial expressions, giving him the appearance of a vagina.

Vagineer's speech consists of reversed Engineer voice lines, and is usually seen grunting at other characters. He has a large arsenal of attacks, including telekinesis and self deformation. He is also capable of regenerating body parts and turning other people into "Vagi" versions of their characters.

Vagineer is viewed as a demigod-like monster, rarely being defeated by anyone. In the case of his death he usually regenerates and retaliates, often violently.

In the VS Saxton Hale Mod, there is a chance that the player chosen to become Saxton Hale will instead become a BLU Vagineer, with matching voice clips.

-gineer/-neer

Various -neers

Created by OluapPlayer, this meme involves the Engineer with the head of another class or an item. The characters name is constructed from the characters choice of head with an "gineer" or "neer" appended on the end. The meme originated from this video.

Popular variations include Paintraingineer, Spyneer and Demoneer, all shown to the right.

Weaselcake

Created by Sonicrulez11, Weaselcake appears as a floating Sniper who is quick to anger and uses a wide variety of attacks on his victims.


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