Deadman, Heartman, Dollman, Die-Hardman, Tarman, Fatman...
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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Die Hardman is the funniest fucking name ever.
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ChatGPT, educate us gaffers on Kojima's use of profound names in Death Stranding so that we can appreciate he's ultimate wisdom.
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Yes! Death Stranding is filled with deep symbolism, and many character names have significant lore and meaning tied to them. Hideo Kojima is known for embedding layers of meaning into his characters, and this game is no exception.
Character Name Meanings & Symbolism
1. Sam Porter Bridges
• "Sam" – A simple, everyman name, reinforcing that he represents the player.
• "Porter" – A literal reference to his role as a deliveryman.
• "Bridges" – Symbolizes his mission to reconnect America (and people) after the Death Stranding event.
• Lore Tie-In: His name encapsulates his entire purpose—he is both a "porter" and a "bridge" between isolated cities and people.
2. Die-Hardman (John Blake McClane)
• "Die-Hardman" – Despite the intimidating name, he's not literally immortal. It represents his resilience and repeated survival in extreme situations.
• "John McClane" Reference? – His real name (John Blake McClane) is possibly a nod to Bruce Willis' character in Die Hard, another survivor of intense battles.
3. Fragile
• "Fragile" – Despite her name, she is anything but weak. The name serves as irony, highlighting her strength despite vulnerability.
• Company Name: Fragile Express – Again, a play on words, since she runs a courier company but is far from "fragile" herself.
4. Heartman
• "Heartman" – A reference to his unique heart condition; he dies every 21 minutes and revives three minutes later.
• Symbolism: His entire existence is dictated by cycles of life and death, reinforcing themes of connection to the afterlife.
5. Deadman
• "Deadman" – Works with corpses and the dead, yet is himself a synthetic human made partly from dead body parts.
• Frankenstein Symbolism: His design references classic Frankenstein lore, blurring the line between life and death.
6. Higgs Monaghan
• "Higgs" – Likely a reference to the Higgs boson, the "God particle," which plays a role in physics related to mass and the universe—tying into the game's themes of existentialism and destruction.
• "Monaghan" – Possibly a nod to actor Dominic Monaghan or the Irish surname meaning "monk," which could relate to his god-complex.
7. Clifford "Cliff" Unger
• "Cliff" – A literal reference to his fate; he is stuck between life and death, on the "cliff" of existence.
• "Unger" – Sounds like "hunger," possibly representing his desperate longing for his son.
Conclusion
Kojima crafted these names with layers of meaning, blending literal roles with thematic depth. Death, rebirth, connections, and irony all play into the characters' identities.
ChatGPT response:
Yes! Death Stranding is filled with deep symbolism, and many character names have significant lore and meaning tied to them. Hideo Kojima is known for embedding layers of meaning into his characters, and this game is no exception.
Character Name Meanings & Symbolism
1. Sam Porter Bridges
• "Sam" – A simple, everyman name, reinforcing that he represents the player.
• "Porter" – A literal reference to his role as a deliveryman.
• "Bridges" – Symbolizes his mission to reconnect America (and people) after the Death Stranding event.
• Lore Tie-In: His name encapsulates his entire purpose—he is both a "porter" and a "bridge" between isolated cities and people.
2. Die-Hardman (John Blake McClane)
• "Die-Hardman" – Despite the intimidating name, he's not literally immortal. It represents his resilience and repeated survival in extreme situations.
• "John McClane" Reference? – His real name (John Blake McClane) is possibly a nod to Bruce Willis' character in Die Hard, another survivor of intense battles.
3. Fragile
• "Fragile" – Despite her name, she is anything but weak. The name serves as irony, highlighting her strength despite vulnerability.
• Company Name: Fragile Express – Again, a play on words, since she runs a courier company but is far from "fragile" herself.
4. Heartman
• "Heartman" – A reference to his unique heart condition; he dies every 21 minutes and revives three minutes later.
• Symbolism: His entire existence is dictated by cycles of life and death, reinforcing themes of connection to the afterlife.
5. Deadman
• "Deadman" – Works with corpses and the dead, yet is himself a synthetic human made partly from dead body parts.
• Frankenstein Symbolism: His design references classic Frankenstein lore, blurring the line between life and death.
6. Higgs Monaghan
• "Higgs" – Likely a reference to the Higgs boson, the "God particle," which plays a role in physics related to mass and the universe—tying into the game's themes of existentialism and destruction.
• "Monaghan" – Possibly a nod to actor Dominic Monaghan or the Irish surname meaning "monk," which could relate to his god-complex.
7. Clifford "Cliff" Unger
• "Cliff" – A literal reference to his fate; he is stuck between life and death, on the "cliff" of existence.
• "Unger" – Sounds like "hunger," possibly representing his desperate longing for his son.
Conclusion
Kojima crafted these names with layers of meaning, blending literal roles with thematic depth. Death, rebirth, connections, and irony all play into the characters' identities.
Little Mac
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He's basically ripping off Megaman. Wake up people! Have none of you seen the ending of MGS2?!
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Ask Capcom
Gonzito
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I love his game too, but yeah sometimes his writing is a bit weird. MGS4 was the pinnacle of Kojimas craziness. The cringe scene with Meryl and Johnny was something else lmao
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They're all jewish
Gamer_By_Proxy
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So basically you're saying Kojima should make the next Megaman with these stage bosses.
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Doom85
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And yet his final scene in the first game hits like a fucking truck right in the feels.
I can't find confirmation, but I heard this performance was his first take doing the scene. Goddamn.
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semiconscious
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his creepiest creation:
DenchDeckard
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Fartman?
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Pedro Motta
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Not this retardman....
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Lol, was scrolling hoping nobody had posted this yet
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The weird exception is Machinegun Kid, who I guess wasn't man enough to be Machinegun Man.
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Machinegun Kid was a mercenary of Outer Heaven who specialized in fully automatic firearms. Machinegun Kid was a former member of the SAS, the special forces unit of the British Army.[1] Eventually, he left to become a mercenary for hire and was later contracted by the private military company...
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Absolute genius. You need either an IQ over 200 to understand, or to be a brain-damaged gamer who lives on doritos and energy drinks.
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Nobody else is in Kojimas league
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That's what happens when you think American superhero comics are the pinnacle of human literature.
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delirium trigger
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Fatman's a really good name referencing the Nagasaki bomb. Kind of hilarious to see the boss on fruit boots.
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Hi, I'm Seven Dead Kids Murphy. Why do they call me that way? That's a great story. I had seven children and they all died. The first died in a car accident. The second died in a climbing accident. The third was a disease ... I think? After some time I stopped paying attention. Oh, and my first name is Murphy. Like Murphy's law, you know? What a coincidence, huh? But I got the name mainly because of the children. Who are dead. All seven of them. But enough about the tragic past, can you deliver these underpants to South Knot City?