Difference between revisions of "Fortunate Son"
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{{Item infobox | {{Item infobox | ||
| − | | type | + | | type = cosmetic |
| − | | image | + | | image = Fortunate Son.png |
| − | | team-colors | + | | team-colors = yes |
| − | | used-by | + | | used-by = [[Scout]] |
| − | | released | + | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561198001099311|4076280058}} |
| − | | availability | + | | released = {{Patch name|8|27|2015}} |
| − | | trade | + | | availability = {{avail|crate95}} |
| − | | gift | + | | trade = yes |
| − | | paint | + | | gift = yes |
| − | | rename | + | | marketable = yes |
| − | | numbered | + | | paint = no |
| − | | loadout | + | | rename = yes |
| − | | | + | | numbered = no |
| − | + | | loadout = yes | |
| − | | | + | | item-kind = Hat |
| + | | grade = Commando | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The '''Fortunate Son''' is a [[Cosmetic items| | + | {{Quotation|'''Fortunate Son''' publicity blurb|And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?" Oh, they only answer "More! More! More!"}} |
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| + | The '''Fortunate Son''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Scout]]. It is a [[w:Vietnam War|Vietnam War]] era [[w:M1 helmet|M1 helmet]] with the phrase "BORN TO RUN" written on it in marker on one side. On the other side, four rifle rounds are held onto the helmet by a leather strap, with a team-colored peace sign button with the phrase "BETTER RED THAN DEAD" for [[RED]] or "BETTER DEAD THAN RED" for [[BLU]] written on it. | ||
The Fortunate Son was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=306236831 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | The Fortunate Son was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=306236831 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * [[w:Fortunate Son|Fortunate Son]] is a song by the band [[w:Creedence Clearwater Revival|Creedence Clearwater Revival]]. | + | * [[w:Fortunate Son|Fortunate Son]] is a song by the band [[w:Creedence Clearwater Revival|Creedence Clearwater Revival]]. It was famous during the later parts of the Vietnam War. |
| + | * "[[w:Better red than dead|BETTER RED THAN DEAD]]" and "BETTER DEAD THAN RED" are a pair of competing slogans from the [[w:Cold War|Cold War]] era. The first suggests that it is better to submit to communism (the "[[w:Political colour#Red|red]]") than die in nuclear war; the second stating the opposite position. In the context of '''Team Fortress 2''', the phrase simply reflects feelings on RED. | ||
| + | * "Born to run" is a modification of the phrase "Born to kill", which is written on both Joker's helmet and the Vietnam War film "[[w:Full Metal Jacket|Full Metal Jacket]]"'s poster helmet, which is also the inspiration for this hat. | ||
| + | ** ''[[w:Born to Run|Born to Run]]'' is also the name of an album by [[w:Bruce Springsteen|Bruce Springsteen]] (as well as a hit single from that album). | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Flak Jack]] | ||
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{{HatNav}} | {{HatNav}} | ||
{{Scout Nav}} | {{Scout Nav}} | ||
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| Basic Information | |||||
| Worn by: | Scout | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Hat | ||||
| Contributed by: | GetGrenade | ||||
| Released: | August 27, 2015 Patch | ||||
| Availability: | Uncrate #95 | ||||
| Tradable: | Yes | ||||
| Giftable: | Yes | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | No | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
| Craft No.?: | No | ||||
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| “ | And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?" Oh, they only answer "More! More! More!"
— Fortunate Son publicity blurb
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The Fortunate Son is a community-created cosmetic item for the Scout. It is a Vietnam War era M1 helmet with the phrase "BORN TO RUN" written on it in marker on one side. On the other side, four rifle rounds are held onto the helmet by a leather strap, with a team-colored peace sign button with the phrase "BETTER RED THAN DEAD" for RED or "BETTER DEAD THAN RED" for BLU written on it.
The Fortunate Son was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Contents
Update history
- The Fortunate Son was added to the game.
Trivia
- Fortunate Son is a song by the band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was famous during the later parts of the Vietnam War.
- "BETTER RED THAN DEAD" and "BETTER DEAD THAN RED" are a pair of competing slogans from the Cold War era. The first suggests that it is better to submit to communism (the "red") than die in nuclear war; the second stating the opposite position. In the context of Team Fortress 2, the phrase simply reflects feelings on RED.
- "Born to run" is a modification of the phrase "Born to kill", which is written on both Joker's helmet and the Vietnam War film "Full Metal Jacket"'s poster helmet, which is also the inspiration for this hat.
- Born to Run is also the name of an album by Bruce Springsteen (as well as a hit single from that album).
Gallery
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Fortunate Son.
See also
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