An aesthetic style that embraces exaggeration, irony, theatricality, and over-the-top artifice. Popularized by Susan Sontag and then re-popularized by the Met Gala theme. It's the art of being so extra that it circles back around to being artistic. Think flamingos, not minimalism.

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cow

In Halo gaming lingo, a deceptive acronym standing for 'Can Of Worms'—Bungie's cheeky name for Hunters, who are actually five parasitic worm-like creatures piloting a suit in perfect sync. Fighting them is about as fun as opening an actual can of worms.

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Torzak

Anti Squirrel Coalition member with the rank of Field Marshall, responsible for operations in Virginia as well as North and South Carolina. Considered an extremist by some, freedom fighter by others, his policies have made it clear that squirrelss must go. It is rumored that he broke with the ASC in 2001 and has set up his own command. His current whereabouts are unknown.

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