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== Video transcript ==
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==Video transcript==
 
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
 
* The title card displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.
 
* The title card displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.
 
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* [[Faster Than A Speeding Bullet (Soundtrack)|Faster Than A Speeding Bullet]] first played in this video. The track was later released as a part of the [[Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack]].
* The [[Faster Than A Speeding Bullet (Soundtrack)|Faster Than A Speeding Bullet]] track first played in this video. The track was later released as a part of the [[Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack]].
 
 
 
* At the beginning of the video, the members of the [[RED]] team appear to be coming out of the [[BLU]] base on [[Well (Control Point)|Well]]. A similar thing happens in [[Meet the Demoman]], as the RED team members once again come out of the BLU [[respawn|spawn area]] on [[Gravel Pit]]; unlike the Gravel Pit reversal, teams going backwards on Well is not too rare if a [[back-capping|back-cap]] occurs.
 
* At the beginning of the video, the members of the [[RED]] team appear to be coming out of the [[BLU]] base on [[Well (Control Point)|Well]]. A similar thing happens in [[Meet the Demoman]], as the RED team members once again come out of the BLU [[respawn|spawn area]] on [[Gravel Pit]]; unlike the Gravel Pit reversal, teams going backwards on Well is not too rare if a [[back-capping|back-cap]] occurs.
 
 
* There is a Level 1 BLU [[Sentry Gun]] at 0:16 that fires at the Scout. But in 0:18, what appears to be the [[Heavy]] firing his [[Minigun]] in the same spot is present.
 
* There is a Level 1 BLU [[Sentry Gun]] at 0:16 that fires at the Scout. But in 0:18, what appears to be the [[Heavy]] firing his [[Minigun]] in the same spot is present.
 
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* When the Heavy is eating the [[Sandvich]], he is also seen with a [[Shotgun]]. In-game, this would be impossible as they are both in the secondary slot.
* When the Heavy is eating the [[Sandvich]], he is also seen with a [[Shotgun]]. In game, this would be impossible as they are both in the secondary slot.
 
 
 
 
* The Sandvich in the video was later released as an unlockable item for the Heavy.
 
* The Sandvich in the video was later released as an unlockable item for the Heavy.
 
 
* When the [[Scout]] pokes the camera during the line, "...and brother, I hurt people," he leaves a fingerprint on the lens, which remains visible throughout the rest of the video.
 
* When the [[Scout]] pokes the camera during the line, "...and brother, I hurt people," he leaves a fingerprint on the lens, which remains visible throughout the rest of the video.
 
 
* The Scout's line about himself is a homage to the boxing champion {{w|Muhammed Ali}}.  He once said, "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."
 
* The Scout's line about himself is a homage to the boxing champion {{w|Muhammed Ali}}.  He once said, "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."
 
 
* At the end, the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich. This was later referenced in the achievements "Dodgers 1, Giants 0" and "Don't Touch Sandvich."
 
* At the end, the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich. This was later referenced in the achievements "Dodgers 1, Giants 0" and "Don't Touch Sandvich."
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* While the Scout is eating the Sandvich, the Heavy's fingers twitch, suggesting he is only unconscious.
*While the Scout is eating the Sandvich, the Heavy's fingers twitch, suggesting he is only unconscious.
 
 
 
* When the Heavy and his Sandvich first appear, the [[Control Point (objective)|control point]] is displayed as being captured by BLU. At the end of the video when the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich, the point is displayed as being captured by RED.
 
* When the Heavy and his Sandvich first appear, the [[Control Point (objective)|control point]] is displayed as being captured by BLU. At the end of the video when the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich, the point is displayed as being captured by RED.
 
 
* During his battle with the Heavy, the mouthpiece on the Scout's headset is turned down. However, while he is being held in a headlock by the Heavy, it's turned up.
 
* During his battle with the Heavy, the mouthpiece on the Scout's headset is turned down. However, while he is being held in a headlock by the Heavy, it's turned up.
 
 
* When the Scout first enters into the title card, he has a thick shadow, which disappears every time the camera comes back.
 
* When the Scout first enters into the title card, he has a thick shadow, which disappears every time the camera comes back.
 
 
* The train seems to have carriages, whereas in-game, it does not.
 
* The train seems to have carriages, whereas in-game, it does not.
 
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* Sound files found within [[Source Filmmaker]] reveal the full version of the Scout's monologue, most of which was cut out of the final version.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1d5fjKWdfk] This "full" version shows the Scout in a much meaner light, occasionally threatening the cameraman.
* Sound files found within [[Source Filmmaker]] reveal the full version of Scout's monologue, most of which was cut out of the final version.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1d5fjKWdfk] This "full" version shows the Scout in a much meaner light, occasionally threatening the cameraman.
 
 
 
 
*The seagull sounds in the final scene seems to be similar to the seagull sounds heard on [[Mannhattan]]
 
*The seagull sounds in the final scene seems to be similar to the seagull sounds heard on [[Mannhattan]]
  
== Related merchandise ==
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==Related merchandise==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:MeettheScoutLithograph.png|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3419 Meet the Scout Lithograph]
 
File:MeettheScoutLithograph.png|[http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3419 Meet the Scout Lithograph]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== External links ==
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==External links==
 
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2302727/ Meet the Scout] on IMDb
 
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2302727/ Meet the Scout] on IMDb
  

Revision as of 20:50, 27 October 2014

Meet the Scout
Meet the Scout Titlecard
Video Info
Released: April 19, 2008
Run time: 1:35

Video transcript

Notes

  • The title card displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.
  • Faster Than A Speeding Bullet first played in this video. The track was later released as a part of the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack.
  • At the beginning of the video, the members of the RED team appear to be coming out of the BLU base on Well. A similar thing happens in Meet the Demoman, as the RED team members once again come out of the BLU spawn area on Gravel Pit; unlike the Gravel Pit reversal, teams going backwards on Well is not too rare if a back-cap occurs.
  • There is a Level 1 BLU Sentry Gun at 0:16 that fires at the Scout. But in 0:18, what appears to be the Heavy firing his Minigun in the same spot is present.
  • When the Heavy is eating the Sandvich, he is also seen with a Shotgun. In-game, this would be impossible as they are both in the secondary slot.
  • The Sandvich in the video was later released as an unlockable item for the Heavy.
  • When the Scout pokes the camera during the line, "...and brother, I hurt people," he leaves a fingerprint on the lens, which remains visible throughout the rest of the video.
  • The Scout's line about himself is a homage to the boxing champion Template:W. He once said, "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."
  • At the end, the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich. This was later referenced in the achievements "Dodgers 1, Giants 0" and "Don't Touch Sandvich."
  • While the Scout is eating the Sandvich, the Heavy's fingers twitch, suggesting he is only unconscious.
  • When the Heavy and his Sandvich first appear, the control point is displayed as being captured by BLU. At the end of the video when the Scout is eating the Heavy's Sandvich, the point is displayed as being captured by RED.
  • During his battle with the Heavy, the mouthpiece on the Scout's headset is turned down. However, while he is being held in a headlock by the Heavy, it's turned up.
  • When the Scout first enters into the title card, he has a thick shadow, which disappears every time the camera comes back.
  • The train seems to have carriages, whereas in-game, it does not.
  • Sound files found within Source Filmmaker reveal the full version of the Scout's monologue, most of which was cut out of the final version.[1] This "full" version shows the Scout in a much meaner light, occasionally threatening the cameraman.
  • The seagull sounds in the final scene seems to be similar to the seagull sounds heard on Mannhattan

Related merchandise

External links