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** The name is similar to the name chosen by [[Propaganda Contest]] winner J.Axer for his unique [[Towering Pillar of Hats]], which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'. | ** The name is similar to the name chosen by [[Propaganda Contest]] winner J.Axer for his unique [[Towering Pillar of Hats]], which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'. | ||
* This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets. | * This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets. | ||
− | + | * The mesh used in the model for this hat was created by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1218645&postcount=1476 polycount forum user oobersli], although the original skin was a more patriotic looking hat. It was apparently reskinned to the current version. | |
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Revision as of 20:00, 16 October 2010
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Dr's Dapper Topper is an unlockable headwear item for the Soldier. It is a tall, wide-brimmed top hat with alternating white and red stripes, much like the one the eponymous Cat in the Hat wears in Dr. Seuss' famous children's book.
Painted variants
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Trivia
- The hat is an obvious reference to the children's fictional book character Template:W, created by American children's book author and cartoonist Template:W.
- Being based on the Cat in the Hat, a fairly wacky character, the Dr's Dapper Topper is likely a reference to the Soldier's wacky/insane personality.
- The "Dr" in the item name also refers to "Dr. Seuss", which is one of the pen names of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The entire name "Dr's Dapper Topper" is likely an homage to Geisel's famous writing style, which described a person or thing in an anaphoric—or sing-song—way.
- The name is similar to the name chosen by Propaganda Contest winner J.Axer for his unique Towering Pillar of Hats, which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'.
- This is one of the few Soldier hats that allow players to see his eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets.
- The mesh used in the model for this hat was created by polycount forum user oobersli, although the original skin was a more patriotic looking hat. It was apparently reskinned to the current version.
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