History ShoutOut / VA11HALLA

* Multiple shout-outs reference ''Franchise/MetalGear'', starting with the title itself; "Cyberpunk Bartending Action" is a nod to ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'''s tagline, "Tactical Espionage Action".

** During a conversation with Streaming-chan, Jill tells the story of a Lilim on the verge of death who was a [[VideoGame/DarkSouls DRK-S0L]] model. Ironically, this particular Lilim wasn't connected to the BodyBackupDrive all Lilim use, making him one of if not the only Lilim who ''won't'' respawn after death like a ''Dark Souls'' character.
* Gillian is named after the protagonist of {{VisualNovel/Snatcher}}.

* Both the name and the description of the Bad Touch are a reference to an iconic song from the band Music/BloodhoundGang.

* Jamie is basically [[Videogame/DeusExHumanRevolution Adam Jensen]] in what appears to be [[Videogame/FarCry3 Vaas']] vest. His design is also reminiscent of Kano's from the more recent Franchise/MortalKombat games.

* Two separate characters, for reasons totally unrelated, rip off [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson The Rock's]] catchphrases almost verbatim. When Dorothy enters the bar on Day 3, she says "[[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Finally! The Dorothy has come back to Valhalla!]]" Also, when a character tries to give their name, Dana replies "It doesn't matter what your name is!" At least the latter was a former pro wrestler, so it kind of fits.

* Two separate characters, for reasons totally unrelated, rip off [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson The Rock's]] catchphrases almost verbatim.
-->'''???:''' My name is...\\
'''Dana:''' IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS.

* When Dorothy enters the bar on Day 3, she says "[[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Finally! The Dorothy has come back to Valhalla!]]"

-->???: My name is...
-->Dana: IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS.

* When Alma complains that Jill doesn't say "Hello" anymore when she walks in, a series of events play out that ends with Jill rambling off a slightly altered version of [[Creator/EdgarAllanPoe The Raven.]]

* Alma requests a proper greeting from Jill and re-enters the bar to make sure she gets one. Jill sarcastically quotes a modified stanza from ''Literature/TheRaven''.

** The constant references to YIIK may also serve as a FunnyAneurysmMoment considering the game's constant delays (referenced as released in 2016, in reality in 2019), eventual negative reception, and the controversies sparked by its creator.

* Sei Asagiri is a personality-reversed expy of [[Main/ReiAyanamiExpy Rei Ayanami]]. [[spoiler:The reference becomes more obvious after the Apollo Trust incident when she becomes a BandageBabe and shares Rei's iconic eye bandage.]]

** Stella mentions the existence small unit of White Knights led by a man named "Jack", a FiveManBand all dressed like [[HenshinHero Henshin Heroes]], in "gawdy" colors alá ''Franchise/SuperSentai'' and ''Franchise/PowerRangers''.

* Ingram is named for the Ingram Smartgun, a staple weapon in ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'', which is itself named after [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Ingram the real-life creator of the MAC-10]].

* At one point, *Kira* Miki says she isn't sure if [[Film/StarWarsANewHope she's the Lilim Jill is looking for]].

* Virgilio is pretty much a whole-character reference to [[{{WebVideo/Jimquisition}} Jim Sterling's]] character Virgilio Armandio from [[https://www.destructoid.com/the-videogame-show-what-i-ve-done-art-games-163502.phtml his Destructoid days]]. Although in his ending he is seen wearing glasses that line up more with Jim's more recent persona on the Jimquisition [[spoiler: something that ties in nicely with Virgilio ObfuscatingStupidity.]]

* At one point, Kira Miki says she isn't sure if [[Film/StarWarsANewHope she's the Lilim Jill is looking for]].

** Reading one of the conversations on Danger/U/ will have an anon comment that the romance being discussed is "like one of my Japanese animes!", much like the infamous line from Otacon.

** Nacho Tumbleweed Jr is a very blatant {{Expy}} of the Big Boss. He wears a near-identical eyepatch, calls his subordinate dogs "soldiers," and he founded CIRA to create "Heaven" for them. He also hates the Seifer Toy Company, whose name is a nod to CIPHER.

* Nacho Tumbleweed Jr, with his eyepatch, calling his subordinate dogs "soldiers" and his descriptions of "creating a heaven on Earth," is a clear {{Expy}} of [[VideoGame/MetalGear Big Boss.]]
** Similarly, Rad Corgi sports sunglasses and is sometimes called "[[Franchise/MenInBlack J.]]"

* One of the first news articles is about the show "[[Videogame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Cyborgs in Heels]]", directed by [[Creator/QuintonFlynn Quinton]] [[Creator/DavidHayter Hayter]]. It is apparently about a "cyborg in high-heels fighting terrorism," which the article insists has ''never'' been done before. Jill comments that the actor playing the cyborg in heels doesn't care about the [[AwesomeMusic/MetalGear rules of nature]].
** Speaking of Metal Gear, after the shit hits the fan regarding [[spoiler:the White Knights]] and the streets become too dangerous to walk alone, Dana escorts Jill back to her apartment, where they have a non-barside conversation that is rendered in the iconic style of ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid''[='s=] codec conversations.

* After Jill invites Dana for drinks at her apartment, Dana expresses concern that too much beer eventually leads to somebody being thrown through the SpanishAnnouncersTable.

* Jill smokes [[Videogame/TheSilverCase Placebo brand cigarettes]]

** During a conversation with Streaming-chan, Jill tells the story of a Lilim on the verge of death known as a [[VideoGame/DarkSouls DRK-S0L]].

* One of the first news articles is about the show "[[Videogame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Cyborgs in Heels]]", directed by [[Creator/QuintonFlynn Quinton]] [[Creator/DavidHayter Hayter]]. It is apparently about a "cyborg in high-heels fighting terrorism," which the article insists has ''never'' been done before. Jill comments that the actor playing the cyborg in heels doesn't care about the [[MemeticMutation rules of nature]].

* Jill smokes Placebo brand cigarettes from Videogame/TheSilverCase

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