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* AmbiguousSituation: The last commentary node. The Gnome claims to have created the earlier nodes in the final stream, but the last node tells the player not to continue any further, making it unclear if this one is real.
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* AmbiguousSituation: The last commentary node. The Gnome claims to have created the earlier nodes in the final stream, but the last node tells the player not to continue any further, making it unclear if this one is real. The edited version implies that it is really Gabe, as the subtitles refer to him as "Gabe Newell" after consistently calling him "Gabe Newman" ever since he introduced himself as such. The following MoodWhiplash where he announces "Poop and the Power of Pee" is credited to Gabe Newman, implying that the latter was a trick but that the former was genuine.
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* MrExposition: The final commentary node has a message, implied to have been made by the real Gabe Newel, that explains the truth behind Half Life and the Gnome.
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* MoodWhiplash: The second last message is a monologue on how Half Life came to be and what the Gnome really is. The final message? Gabe announcing Valve's newest RPG: Poop And The Power Of Pee, which they made bad on purpose. The latter is implied to be another troll by the Gnome.
* MrExposition: The final commentary node has a message, implied to have been made by the real GabeNewel, Newell, that explains the truth behind Half Life and the Gnome.
* MrExposition: The final commentary node has a message, implied to have been made by the real Gabe
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-->'''The Voice:''' Alyx was a kind person. By being rude to the Gnome, you are [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreed desyncing from the Animus!]]
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-->'''The Voice:''' Alyx was a kind person. By being rude to the Gnome, you are [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreed [[Franchise/AssassinsCreed desyncing from the Animus!]]
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* ChaoticStupid: Will say and do whatever comes to mind, even if it impedes Wayne's progress, [[spoiler: even though the gnome stands to benefit from Wayne reaching the end of the game.]]
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* ChaoticStupid: Will say and do whatever comes to mind, even if it impedes Wayne's progress, [[spoiler: even though the gnome stands to benefit from Wayne reaching the end of the game.]]game by getting an ice cream sandwich [[spoiler: and some other stuff]].
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* AmbiguouslyRelated: The Gnome seems to [[NoodleIncident apparently]] know him in some regard, but this being [[CloudCuckoolander The Gnome,]] that doesn't really clear anything up.
--> '''Wayne:''' What ''is'' that? Do you know him?
--> '''Gnome:''' hey man! real talk! this guy is de worst. he is a bitch!
--> '''Wayne:''' So you ''do'' know him. Is he from your... your gnome family? Are you related? You told me about the gnome village.
--> '''Gnome''': YES! oh ya! yeAGH! i wish i did not! no this guy is just an asshole.
--> '''Wayne:''' What ''is'' that? Do you know him?
--> '''Gnome:''' hey man! real talk! this guy is de worst. he is a bitch!
--> '''Wayne:''' So you ''do'' know him. Is he from your... your gnome family? Are you related? You told me about the gnome village.
--> '''Gnome''': YES! oh ya! yeAGH! i wish i did not! no this guy is just an asshole.
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* HarmlessVillain: Hilariously zig-zagged; Aside from his OffScreenTeleportation and ([[AmbiguousSituation possibly]]) controlling the blue enemies later on, he's not able to ''physically'' hurt Wayne anymore than the original Gnome is, but his constant sexual advances are ''so revolting'' that Wayne regards him as a threat on his insufferableness alone, to the point where just tossing him into the air and shooting him like a clay pigeon [[SeriousBusiness is treated with all the seriousness of an actual boss fight.]]
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* AndYourLittleDogToo: One of the commentary nodes has Gabe very overtly threaten Wayne if he does not stop playing the game, that Gabe will also send the ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' mercenaries after him to shoot rockets at his dog Dolby, whom he also mockingly misnames as "Dull Boy".
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* AndYourLittleDogToo: One of the commentary nodes has Gabe very overtly threaten Wayne if he does not stop playing the game, that Gabe will also send the ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' mercenaries after him to shoot rockets at his dog Dolby, whom he also mockingly misnames as "Dull Boy"."Dollboy".
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!Gabe Newell
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!Gabe Newman/Gabe Newell
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* {{Railroading}}: Chides Wayne for breaking character.
-->'''The Voice:''' Alyx was a kind person. By being rude to the Gnome, you are [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreed desyncing from the Animus!]]
-->'''The Voice:''' Alyx was a kind person. By being rude to the Gnome, you are [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreed desyncing from the Animus!]]
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* AintTooProudToBeg: Is not above outright begging for sex, in as many words.
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* SexualEuphemism: Makes use of these to buttress his more overt come-ons. At one point he begs Wayne to "finish" his "challenge," and shoot him with his "gun."
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Says weird and nonsensical things, contradicts himself, has childish interests like Peppa Pig while also requiring nicotine to live, and seems to hold great affection for Wayne while also hating his guts.
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* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Says weird and nonsensical things, contradicts himself, has childish interests like Peppa Pig ''Peppa Pig'' while also requiring nicotine to live, and seems to hold great affection for Wayne while also hating his guts.
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* RedemptionEqualsDeath: [[spoiler: Despite all the annoying things he's done, and the fact that he traps Wayne in the world of ''Half-Life 2'' [[AndIMustScream as an inanimate, helpless gnome,]] when he gives up his newfound freedom to get him back, Wayne seems genuinely moved by his sacrifice.]]
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* RealityWarper: [[spoiler: Seems to gain this ability when the Challenge is completed. He escapes the game and takes over the stream, trapping Wayne in his stead.]]
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* UnusualEuphemism: Despite his graphic forwardness, sometimes he will resort to metaphor.
--> '''Blue Gnome:''' My ''challenge'' is ''[[ElectronicSpeechImpediment suuooo]]'' hard, sir!
--> '''Blue Gnome:''' My ''challenge'' is ''[[ElectronicSpeechImpediment suuooo]]'' hard, sir!
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* VerbalTic: His wheezing, which often kicks in after Wayne throws him.
* CaptainObvious: The commentary node in front of a big stuffed gorilla:
-->'''Gabe:''' I'm Gabe Newell. Welcome to the zoo. That right there is a gorilla.
-->'''Gabe:''' I'm Gabe Newell. Welcome to the zoo. That right there is a gorilla.
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* UnreliableExpositor: It's unknown how many of the commentary nodes are from Gabe or made up by the gnome.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Facilitating the creation and release of [[EldritchAbomination Half-Life]] and unleashing the Gnome upon the world wasn't entirely intentional.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Facilitating the creation and release of [[EldritchAbomination Half-Life]] and unleashing the Gnome upon the world wasn't entirely intentional.
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* BlatantLies: Demonstrates himself to be completely untrustworthy. His favorite is to add nonsensical conditions onto the challenge, but he's not above pretending to have a meltdown and then suddenly stopping with a jolly "not really!"
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* ChaoticStupid: Will say and do whatever comes to mind, even if it impedes Wayne's progress, [[spoiler: even though the gnome stands to benefit from Wayne reaching the end of the game.]]
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Says weird and nonsensical things, contradicts himself, has childish interests like Peppa Pig while also requiring nicotine to live, and seems to hold great affection for Wayne while also hating his guts.
* {{Cuckoosnarker}}: Sometimes will say something genuinely witty out of nowhere.
* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Says weird and nonsensical things, contradicts himself, has childish interests like Peppa Pig while also requiring nicotine to live, and seems to hold great affection for Wayne while also hating his guts.
* {{Cuckoosnarker}}: Sometimes will say something genuinely witty out of nowhere.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Mentions his "life coins" all the way over in Act 1, [[ChekhovsGun long before they become important in Act 4.]]
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* MoodWhiplash: Will whimper and complain one second, and then be perfectly fine the next.
* MovingTheGoalposts: Keeps trying to trick Wayne into abandoning the challenge by claiming [[BlatantLies it has conditions it doesn't,]] and spuriously claims he's already failed.
* MovingTheGoalposts: Keeps trying to trick Wayne into abandoning the challenge by claiming [[BlatantLies it has conditions it doesn't,]] and spuriously claims he's already failed.
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* SignatureLaugh: A whimsical "hee hee" that comes out sounding more like "HA HE."
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* VerbalTic: His distinctive whimper when Wayne is upsetting him, his meters are low, or just when he feels like it.
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* JerkassHasAPoint: When Wayne tries to reality-check with the [[CloudCuckooLander red gnome]] about whether or not they need him:
--> '''Blue Gnome:''' ''[Indignantly] Why'' are you asking him?!
--> '''Blue Gnome:''' ''[Indignantly] Why'' are you asking him?!
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: Some of his sexual comments are so graphic, disgusting, or ludicrous that Wayne can't help but burst out laughing.
* ApologisesALot: Tries to apologise multiple times for his advances, but only when he's trying to persuade Wayne to take him to the end of the game and never changes his behavior, making him look [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative.]]
* ApologisesALot: Tries to apologise multiple times for his advances, but only when he's trying to persuade Wayne to take him to the end of the game and never changes his behavior, making him look [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative.]]
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* BitchInSheepsClothing: Acts in a jovial and silly manner like the gnome right up until the sexual advances start, and then it's [[FromBadToWorse all downhill from there.]]
* BodyHorror: Claims he can retract his teeth, to Wayne's horror.
* CrazyJealousGuy: WAY too into Wayne, to the extent of harassing him and insisting he leave the gnome behind.
* BodyHorror: Claims he can retract his teeth, to Wayne's horror.
* CrazyJealousGuy: WAY too into Wayne, to the extent of harassing him and insisting he leave the gnome behind.
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* GreenEyedMonster: Envies the gnome, and wishes to take his place and receive Wayne's affection.
* HopelessSuitor: Because of his actions, his affection for Wayne is doomed to being one-sided.
* {{Jerkass}}: Aside from his polite facade, he relentlessly makes graphic sexual advances despite Wayne's obvious lack of interest.
* HopelessSuitor: Because of his actions, his affection for Wayne is doomed to being one-sided.
* {{Jerkass}}: Aside from his polite facade, he relentlessly makes graphic sexual advances despite Wayne's obvious lack of interest.
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* OffScreenTeleportation: Reappears in random and unlikely spots throughout the game.
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* AssholeVictim: As much as he outwardly tries to present himself as helpful, his disgusting comments more than seal his fate.
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Gets slowly crushed in a garbage compactor. Though lessened somewhat by the fact that [[TooKinkyToTorture he seemed to be enjoying it]].
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Gets slowly crushed in a garbage compactor. Though lessened somewhat by the fact that [[TooKinkyToTorture he seemed to be enjoying it]].
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* SophisticatedAsHell: He has a grandiose way of speaking, referring to Wayne as "sir" and calling the Gnome a "scoundrel." In between this, he repeatably screams for Wayne to fuck him.
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* EldritchAbomination: [[spoiler:Implied to ''possibly'' be one in the final act, and sure as hell starts behaving like one when Wayne reaches the end of the game, and the possibility of him getting free from the game is something that ''terrifies'' Gabe Newell. But then it's played for laughs when all the Gnome really does once he's finally free is... Stream video games. [[StylisticSuck Badly.]]]]
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: [[spoiler:After realizing that Wayne (in Gnome form) cannot communicate with him, and that streaming isn't nearly as fun as he thought it would be, he decides to reverse his actions and bring Wayne back to the real world.]]
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: [[spoiler:After realizing that Wayne (in Gnome form) cannot communicate with him, and that streaming isn't nearly as fun as he thought it would be, be (it doesn't help that he's not very good at it), he decides to reverse his actions and bring Wayne back to the real world.]]
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* TookALevelInBadass: In Act 4 he manages to find a small pistol, allowing him to fire upon Wayne's enemies (and Wayne himself sometimes.).
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* TookALevelInBadass: In Act 4 he manages to find a small pistol, allowing him to fire upon Wayne's enemies (and Wayne himself sometimes.).sometimes). The problem is he's not very reliable with it.
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* SyntheticVoiceActor: Just like the other gnome, his voice is done with a text-to-speech program, specifically with NovelAI.
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* SyntheticVoiceActor: Just like the other gnome, his voice is done with a text-to-speech program, specifically with NovelAI.[=NovelAI=].
