Difference between revisions of "Tippler's Tricorne"
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| released = [[May 20, 2010 Patch]] | | released = [[May 20, 2010 Patch]] | ||
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− | *This hat was in fashion during the late 17th century and 18th century. It fell 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 was in fashion during the late 17th century and 18th century. It fell 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. |
− | *A 'tippler' refers to a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol. | + | * The hat is likely to have been modelled after the hat worn by Captain Jack Sparrow in the ''{{w|Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)|Pirates of the Caribbean}}'' film series ([http://billgx.edublogs.org/files/2010/10/pirate_jack_sparrow-1dfwaay.jpg view image]). |
− | *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. | + | * A 'tippler' refers to a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol. |
+ | * 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. | ||
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Revision as of 20:26, 28 November 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 a community-created headwear item for the Demoman. It 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.
The hat description was written by icenine0.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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Trivia
- This hat was in fashion during the late 17th century and 18th century. It fell 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.
- The hat is likely to have been modelled after the hat worn by Captain Jack Sparrow in the Template:W film series (view image).
- A 'tippler' refers to a person who engages in regular, excessive or habitual consumption of alcohol.
- 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.
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