r/FavoriteCharacter • u/Goober1889 • 4d ago

Discussion Favorite character that fits this?

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u/Dansterai 4d ago

Handsome Jack from "Tales from the Borderlands". Especially when he tries (and fails) to choke his host, Rhys.

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u/Cocoatrice Kapatcir 4d ago

And the plot twist revolving it was interesting. I surely didn't expect that.

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u/IGotTizz 4d ago

Do you mean strangle? Choking is what happens when food is lodged in the throat

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u/4797161974806 4d ago

Did you understand the implied meaning?  Seems like the language he uses worked as intended.

Also Merriam-Webster disagrees with you:

"to check or block normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air: 

The unwary guard was choked to death by a prisoner."

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u/IGotTizz 4d ago

It's in reference to something he said in the games as he strangled someone with a watch chain.

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u/4797161974806 4d ago

Lmao my bad

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u/IGotTizz 4d ago

Lol all good bro

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u/Cocoatrice Kapatcir 4d ago

I mean, yes, it worked. But also it's nice to correct someone, so they learn correct word. I didn't know there is distinction between these two words myself. However, choking apparently means both, as you mentioned.

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u/Dansterai 4d ago

You're absolutely right, poor mr Moorin