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− | *The Triboniophorus Tyrannus is a reference to the [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Brain_Slug brain slugs] that were featured in {{w|Futurama}}. In the show, they would attach themselves to an individual's head and control their mind, forcing them to appear semi-comatose, speak in a monotonous tone, and do anything to spread the brain slugs throughout the universe. The brain slugs in the cartoon however, had one large eye instead of two small eyes, as well as two antennae. | + | *The Triboniophorus Tyrannus is a possible reference to the [http://futurama.wikia.com/wiki/Brain_Slug brain slugs] that were featured in {{w|Futurama}}. In the show, they would attach themselves to an individual's head and control their mind, forcing them to appear semi-comatose, speak in a monotonous tone, and do anything to spread the brain slugs throughout the universe. The brain slugs in the cartoon however, had one large eye instead of two small eyes, as well as two antennae. |
*The {{w|Triboniophorus}} is a type of green slug native to Australia. | *The {{w|Triboniophorus}} is a type of green slug native to Australia. | ||
*Triboniophorus Tyrannus roughly translates to "Slug King" in Latin. | *Triboniophorus Tyrannus roughly translates to "Slug King" in Latin. |
Revision as of 19:43, 20 February 2011
“ | Burn in hell, you mumbling abomination!
Click to listen
— The Spy to the Pyro
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The Triboniophorus Tyrannus is a community-created headwear item for the Pyro, and was chosen by Valve to be released with the first wave of community-contributed content due to its outstanding quality. It appears as a green, gelatinous slug with beady black eyes, placed off-center atop the Pyro's gas mask.
The hat's description was written by crushilista for the Hat Describing Contest.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Update history
- Updated the new community-built hats so they can be crafted.
- This hat was made paintable.
Trivia
- The Triboniophorus Tyrannus is a possible reference to the brain slugs that were featured in Template:W. In the show, they would attach themselves to an individual's head and control their mind, forcing them to appear semi-comatose, speak in a monotonous tone, and do anything to spread the brain slugs throughout the universe. The brain slugs in the cartoon however, had one large eye instead of two small eyes, as well as two antennae.
- The Template:W is a type of green slug native to Australia.
- Triboniophorus Tyrannus roughly translates to "Slug King" in Latin.
- A giftwrapped Triboniophorus Tyrannus will appear as "Pyro Brain Sucker" on the gift's description thumbnail from within the sender's backpack.
Gallery
- Gift.jpg
A carefully wrapped gift holding a Triboniphorus Tyrannus.
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