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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Spidops may be based on the {{wp|ogre-faced spider}} or related members of the {{wp|Deinopidae}} family (also known as net-casting spiders), who are known to hold their legs together in pairs and cast nets. Its segmented wooden-like body and association with strings may derive cues from {{wp|marionette}}s, and the string wrapped around its abdomen resembles a | Spidops may be based on the {{wp|ogre-faced spider}} or related members of the {{wp|Deinopidae}} family (also known as net-casting spiders), who are known to hold their legs together in pairs and cast nets. Its segmented wooden-like body and association with strings may derive cues from {{wp|marionette}}s, and the string wrapped around its abdomen resembles a spool of thread. The way it weaves its thread traps seems to be inspired by {{wp|cat's cradle}}, a game of making figures using a loop of string held between the player's hands. | ||
Spidops also seems to draw inspiration from {{wp|special operations}} forces, as well as popular media depictions of secret agents. Its appearance seems to be inspired by the tactical gear of special ops forces: its eyes resemble {{wp|ballistic eyewear}} or {{wp|night-vision goggles}}, and its chest plating resembles a {{wp|bulletproof vest}} — which can utilize the elasticity of spider silk as a protective material. Spidops's standard color palette seems to allude to {{wp|military camouflage}} while Shiny Spidops utilizes red silk that make its webs evoke infrared lasers, deployed both for alarm-based traps and securing aim on mobile targets. Spidops being able to hang upside-down using its thread evokes [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MissionImpossibleCableDrop the trope of secret agents using cables to hang from ceilings], although it is also a behavior showcased by real-life spiders. | Spidops also seems to draw inspiration from {{wp|special operations}} forces, as well as popular media depictions of secret agents. Its appearance seems to be inspired by the tactical gear of special ops forces: its eyes resemble {{wp|ballistic eyewear}} or {{wp|night-vision goggles}}, and its chest plating resembles a {{wp|bulletproof vest}} — which can utilize the elasticity of spider silk as a protective material. Spidops's standard color palette seems to allude to {{wp|military camouflage}} while Shiny Spidops utilizes red silk that make its webs evoke infrared lasers, deployed both for alarm-based traps and securing aim on mobile targets. Spidops being able to hang upside-down using its thread evokes [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MissionImpossibleCableDrop the trope of secret agents using cables to hang from ceilings], although it is also a behavior showcased by real-life spiders. | ||
Spidops may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Tsuchigumo}}, a race of spider-like yōkai in Japanese folklore. The Tsuchigumo were said to have the face of an oni (a creature commonly equated to ogres in English translations) and the body of a spider, and were known to disguise themselves and capture travelers with strings. | Spidops may also draw inspiration from the {{wp|Tsuchigumo}}, a race of spider-like yōkai in Japanese folklore. The Tsuchigumo were said to have the face of an {{wp|oni}} (a creature commonly equated to ogres in English translations) and the body of a spider, and were known to disguise themselves and capture travelers with strings. | ||
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