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The '''Didgeridrongo''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Taunts#Action taunts|Action taunt]] for the [[Sniper]].
  
The ''Didgeridrongo'' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Taunts#Action taunts|Action taunt]] for the [[Sniper]].
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On use, the Sniper will pull out a [[w:didgeridoo|didgeridoo]] with a spinning flourish, before sitting on the ground and proceeding to play it. The taunt continues until canceled by the player, in which the Sniper will stand up and throw the didgeridoo in his hand before putting it away. Any outside forces (such as a [[Pistol]] shot) will instantly cancel the taunt, regardless if the Sniper has sat down or is getting up.
 
 
When the player selects it from the taunt menu, the Sniper will sit on the ground, pull out a Didgeridoo, and proceed to play it. The taunt continues until canceled by the player, in which the Sniper will put away the Didgeridoo and stand up. Any outside forces (such as a [[Pistol]] shot) will instantly cancel the taunt, regardless if the Sniper has sat down or is getting up.
 
  
 
The Didgeridrongo was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=800477942 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
The Didgeridrongo was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=800477942 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
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'''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' ([[Smissmas 2016]])
 
'''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' ([[Smissmas 2016]])
 
* The Didgeridrongo was added to the game.
 
* The Didgeridrongo was added to the game.
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== Trivia ==
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* Didgeridrongo is a portmanteau of "''didgeridoo''" and "''drongo''".
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** A didgeridoo is a wooden wind instrument traditionally played by the indigenous people of the Sniper's home country, Australia.
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** "Drongo" is an insult used to describe an "idiot" or "stupid fellow", which is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand (coincidentally both the Sniper's home country and true birthplace, respectively).
  
 
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Revision as of 06:53, 22 December 2016

See you in five minutes.
The Sniper after a live performance

The Didgeridrongo is a community-created Action taunt for the Sniper.

On use, the Sniper will pull out a didgeridoo with a spinning flourish, before sitting on the ground and proceeding to play it. The taunt continues until canceled by the player, in which the Sniper will stand up and throw the didgeridoo in his hand before putting it away. Any outside forces (such as a Pistol shot) will instantly cancel the taunt, regardless if the Sniper has sat down or is getting up.

The Didgeridrongo was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Video

Update history

December 21, 2016 Patch (Smissmas 2016)

  • The Didgeridrongo was added to the game.

Trivia

  • Didgeridrongo is a portmanteau of "didgeridoo" and "drongo".
    • A didgeridoo is a wooden wind instrument traditionally played by the indigenous people of the Sniper's home country, Australia.
    • "Drongo" is an insult used to describe an "idiot" or "stupid fellow", which is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand (coincidentally both the Sniper's home country and true birthplace, respectively).