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* {{w|Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara}} is the capital of the state of Jalisco in Mexico, which translates to "Stony River" in Arabic. The name is quite a clever reference to the Pyro, as in the 1990s a series of gasoline explosions rocked the city, killing 200 people and leaving 15,000 homeless.{{ref|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_explosions_in_Guadalajara}}
 
* {{w|Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara}} is the capital of the state of Jalisco in Mexico, which translates to "Stony River" in Arabic. The name is quite a clever reference to the Pyro, as in the 1990s a series of gasoline explosions rocked the city, killing 200 people and leaving 15,000 homeless.{{ref|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_explosions_in_Guadalajara}}
 
* There have been many theories as to the Pyro's nationality. Mexican is one, this hat is likely a reference to these theories
 
* There have been many theories as to the Pyro's nationality. Mexican is one, this hat is likely a reference to these theories
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** Additionally, one famous Newgrounds flash animation of Meet the Pyro depicts him as being Hispanic, most probably Mexican.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B6KIfV1AS4]
 
* The city of {{w|Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara}} is widely associated with {{w|Mariachi}} music the hat may be a reference to the sombreros worn by the Mariachi musicians in the [[Wikipedia:File:Guadalajara mariachis.jpg|area]].
 
* The city of {{w|Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara}} is widely associated with {{w|Mariachi}} music the hat may be a reference to the sombreros worn by the Mariachi musicians in the [[Wikipedia:File:Guadalajara mariachis.jpg|area]].
 
* Mariachi Music is almost universal in Mexican culture with special occasions which would explain the item's description.
 
* Mariachi Music is almost universal in Mexican culture with special occasions which would explain the item's description.

Revision as of 19:20, 1 October 2010

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The Old Guadalajara is an unlockable headwear item for the Pyro. It appears as a large Mexican sombrero.

The Old Guadalajara is a paintable hat.

Trivia

  • Template:W is the capital of the state of Jalisco in Mexico, which translates to "Stony River" in Arabic. The name is quite a clever reference to the Pyro, as in the 1990s a series of gasoline explosions rocked the city, killing 200 people and leaving 15,000 homeless.[1]
  • There have been many theories as to the Pyro's nationality. Mexican is one, this hat is likely a reference to these theories
    • Additionally, one famous Newgrounds flash animation of Meet the Pyro depicts him as being Hispanic, most probably Mexican.[2]
  • The city of Template:W is widely associated with Template:W music the hat may be a reference to the sombreros worn by the Mariachi musicians in the area.
  • Mariachi Music is almost universal in Mexican culture with special occasions which would explain the item's description.
  • The Pyro's classic air guitar taunt may also support the fact that the Pyro may enjoy or play Mariachi music.