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6/24/2010 4:15:35 PM
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Why are so many video game characters called John?
Have you noticed? Heres a brief list:
-John 117
-John Marston
-John Price
-John Forge
-Sargent Johnson
-Johnny Topside
-Johnny Cage
-Johnny Rocket Fingers
-John Shepard
Im sure theres some more, I just cant think of any...
[Edited on 06.24.2010 8:51 AM PDT]
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The list really expands when you include Jack, which is related to the name John anyways.
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I can't believe that this hasn't been mentioned once yet, but: Who is John Galt? See? John? From the '50s? This fad has been going on for a long time.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] headshotmaestro It's a common name.[/quote] No its Muhammad googled it
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It's a common name.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] GhostLink2401 I've been noticing an increase in Shepards. Lt. Col. John Shepard (Stargate Atlantis) Shepherd Book (Firefly) (People just call him Shepherd most of the time) Cpl. Adrian Shepard (Half Life: Opposing Force) Cmdr. Shepard (Mass Effect) Gen. Shepard (MW2) Director Shepard (NCIS)[/quote]
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You forgot John (Big Boss) from Metal Gear solid.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] GhostLink2401 I've been noticing an increase in Shepards. Lt. Col. John Shepard (Stargate Atlantis) Shepherd Book (Firefly) (People just call him Shepherd most of the time) Cpl. Adrian Shepard (Half Life: Opposing Force) Cmdr. Shepard (Mass Effect) Gen. Shepard (MW2)[/quote] Jack Shepard. Again, Shepard has religous connotations as well.
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Since the name [i]John[/i] is the placeholder name for an unidentified person, it makes the most sense.
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Because imitation is the basis for innovation.
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Conspiricy theory?
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I've been noticing an increase in Shepards. Lt. Col. John Shepard (Stargate Atlantis) Shepherd Book (Firefly) (People just call him Shepherd most of the time) Cpl. Adrian Shepard (Half Life: Opposing Force) Cmdr. Shepard (Mass Effect) Gen. Shepard (MW2) [Edited on 06.24.2010 8:53 AM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] spacemutant [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] TheLostGamerTag Johnny Rocket Fingers OMFG!!![/quote] Who the fudge is he?![/quote] A guy from a ghey stick figure game
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Dont neglect John Shepard from Mass Effect!
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Scottus4 It is a generic name, when the makers of a game don't want to seem to "alienate" a player base they create a generic character who is basically a white brown haired blue eyed (what?) unspeaking bad ass. [/quote]No, my name is Zack.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] TheLostGamerTag Johnny Rocket Fingers OMFG!!![/quote] Who the fudge is he?!
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cause it's a good solid manly name I suppose.
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Johnny Rocket Fingers OMFG!!!
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Manly man name.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] iReGreTz x Sergeant Johnson's first name is Avery... [/quote] Everyone calls him Johnson though.
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John is a very common name.
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My physical therapist was named John Brawn, and he looked like Mr. Clean, excpet with a beer belly.
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Not just video games. Also, books and movies. It's a very common name with occasional religious connotations.
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You forgot Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat!
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/\ I I I I Beat me to it [Edited on 06.24.2010 8:30 AM PDT]
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Sergeant Johnson's first name is Avery...
