"Theo DM (2009–2011), was an English Springer Spaniel who served as a bomb detection dog for the British Army whilst stationed in Afghanistan. His handler, Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, was killed in March 2011, and Theo died hours after, following a seizure. The pair had set a new record for bomb finds during their time on deployment. Theo was awarded the Dickin Medal, also known as the animals' Victoria Cross, in 2012."
The Tasker and Theo gloves (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/tasker-and-theo) get their name from a pair of true heroes. "Theo DM (2009–2011), was an English Springer Spaniel who served as a bomb detection dog for the British Army whilst stationed in Afghanistan. His handler, Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, was killed in March 2011, and Theo died hours after, following a seizure. The pair had set a new record for bomb finds during their time on deployment. Theo was awarded the Dickin Medal, also known as the animals' Victoria Cross, in 2012." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_(dog) Words cannot describe how awesome that is. Thanks for that Blizzard. And thanks Tasker and Theo, for being awesome and saving lives.
Found it interesting; anyone know of any other named items with real world relevance?
While I don't know of any in the Diablo universe. World of Warcraft is however filled with them.
With that said, this is another awesome thing Blizzard has done to commerate things forever in video games.
Pride of Cassius - Refers the Muhammad Ali/Cassius Clay Flavor text : He moved swiftly and he struck hard. Truly the greatest warrior to have walked the land. Beckon Sail - Refers to Kate Beckinsale star of most "Underworld" movies. Flavor Text : Favored by those who do their fighting in the underworld. Hammer Jammers - Refers to MC Hammer hip hop artist Flavor Text : These large pants cannot be touched Logan's Claw - Refers to Wolverine's retractable claws Flavor Text : Bearing this weapon can release the feral beast within. Odyn's Son - Refers the Marvel's Thor Flavor Text : This hammer rumbles with the sound of distant thunder. The Three Hundreth Spear - Refers to the movie "300" Flavor Text : They fought against incredible odds, down to the last warrior. Halcyon's Ascent - The model looks similar to the artist, Deadmau5 Flavor Text :"Raise your weapon, raise your weapon... and it's over." - Halcyon Kymbo's Gold - refers to Kimbo Slice was/is Pro MMA fighter Flavor Text : This heavy amulet was originally crafted for the fiercest of all fighters. Only the strongest can claim the right to wear it. <:section> A few pop culture reference's i found using diablohub.com. Sorry there a no bnet links and their may be lots more, just took a quick look at while at work. As fun as these items are the T&T arethe most meaniful and I gota little teared up reading about it.
The Tasker and Theo gloves (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/tasker-and-theo) get their name from a pair of true heroes.
"Theo DM (2009–2011), was an English Springer Spaniel who served as a bomb detection dog for the British Army whilst stationed in Afghanistan. His handler, Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, was killed in March 2011, and Theo died hours after, following a seizure. The pair had set a new record for bomb finds during their time on deployment. Theo was awarded the Dickin Medal, also known as the animals' Victoria Cross, in 2012."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_(dog)
Words cannot describe how awesome that is. Thanks for that Blizzard. And thanks Tasker and Theo, for being awesome and saving lives.
Found it interesting; anyone know of any other named items with real world relevance?
With that said, this is another awesome thing Blizzard has done to commerate things forever in video games.
WD Season 8 https://www.diabloprogress.com/hero/finiar-1655/Kildare/84509816
Monk season 7 http://www.diabloprogress.com/hero/finiar-1655/MojoJoJo/42225505
DH season 6 http://www.diabloprogress.com/hero/finiar-1655/DeadShot/75655606
Angry Chicken http://www.diabloprogress.com/hero/finiar-1655/WhoDoVooDoo/68187610
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