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− | |name = Bryce Dawkins |
+ | |name = Bryce Dawkins |
− | |image = |
+ | |image = BryceDawkins-GTAIV.png |
− | |games = [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]< |
+ | |games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' <small>(Unseen)</small> |
− | |gender = M |
+ | |gender = M |
− | |home = [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]] |
+ | |home = [[Bryce Dawkins' Mansion|Mansion]], [[Owl Creek Avenue]], [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]] |
+ | |nationality = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]] |
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− | |nationality = American |
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− | |family = [[Mrs. Dawkins]]<br>Unnamed children |
+ | |family = [[Mrs. Dawkins|Unnamed wife]]<br>Unnamed children<br>[[Bernie Crane]] <small>(boyfriend)</small> |
− | |affiliations = [[Julio Ochoa |
+ | |affiliations = [[Julio Ochoa]] |
− | |vehicles = Orange [[Infernus]] ( |
+ | |vehicles = Orange [[Infernus]] (given to Niko) <br>[[Tropic]] <br>Bronze [[Turismo]] (stolen) |
− | |businesses = Deputy Mayor |
+ | |businesses = Deputy Mayor |
− | |status |
+ | |status = Alive |
+ | |voice = None}} |
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− | '''Bryce Dawkins''' is the Deputy Mayor of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. He is frequently mentioned in the game and contributes to the plot, but is not seen in person (although billboards feature his face and look-alike [[pedestrian]]s can be spotted). |
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+ | '''Bryce Dawkins''' is an unseen character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. |
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+ | ==History== |
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− | === |
+ | ===Background=== |
+ | Earlier in life, Dawkins married his [[Mrs. Dawkins|wife]] and they had children. The family moved to a mansion in [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]]. As reported by [[Candice Johnson]], Dawkins used his market connections to leverage his way onto [[Julio Ochoa|Ochoa]]'s ticket for mayor. Subsequently, the duo were elected to office. He assumed office as the Deputy Mayor of [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] before [[2008]]. |
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⚫ | Dawkins |
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+ | ===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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− | He lives with his [[Mrs. Dawkins|wife]] and children in a [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]] mansion (strange as he is a politician of a different state). He also owns a [[Tropic]], [[Infernus]] (later given to [[Niko Bellic]]) and [[Turismo]] ([[Stevie's Car Thefts|stolen]] by Niko on orders of [[Stevie]]), suggesting he was a wealthy stockbroker prior to his political career. |
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+ | Dawkins is frequently mentioned in the game and contributes to the plot, but is not seen in person. Dawkins has a profile on [[Love Meet]], under the name Troy Harder, which is a play on "try harder". Other times he is mentioned on internet articles after his controversial and bigoted statements, which [[Weazel News]] often endorses. |
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− | ====Gay Sex Scandal==== |
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+ | [[Publiclibertyonline.com|Public Liberty Online]] writes that Dawkins' market connections are being rewarded for their financial contributions to the Ochoa ticket. It is detailed that these connections have become entangled in a government-funded conspiracy to prioritize the rich and fund spying programs over public schools. However, the reporter refuses to provide further details, citing the complexity of the supposed conspiracy. |
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⚫ | As a political leader, Dawkins establishes himself as a right-wing politician infamous for his anti-gay legislation and endorsement of family values. He is often criticized for homophobic comments that he makes; one of which suggested a link between homosexuality and terrorism. He publicly apologized for his statement, subsequently saying, "Some of my best friends are gay, I just don't want to know about it". He endorses the misogynistic children's toy [[genderrolldoll.com|Gender Role Doll]], saying it is a very important tool for suppressing homosexual feelings. |
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⚫ | At the end of the game, Dawkins' affair is leaked to the public by [[Thomas Stubbs III]] (who obtained information and proof of Bryce's escapades through a bug that he had paid [[Johnny Klebitz]] to [[Knowing Me, Knowing You|put in Bryce's Infernus]]). Despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Bryce |
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+ | Not long after Dawkins' passionate and inappropriate homophobic rant, he pushes a city ordinance to ban gay firefighters. Attempting to defend his decision, he confidently argues, "The showers in most fire stations are communal and the stress to the heterosexual firemen is causing them to cross over the fence." A spokesman for the [[Fire Department of Liberty City (HD Universe)|FDLC]] denies knowing what Dawkins is talking about. |
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− | ====Influences==== |
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− | Dawkins is a parody of Bruce Barclay who was involved in a gay sex scandal, at least 15 of which are listed [http://www.dkosopedia.com/wiki/Republican_Sex_Scandals here]. The most recent incedents at the time the game was developed involved [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Allen Bob Allen], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Craig Larry Craig] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Curtis_%28politician%29 Richard Curtis] among others. Dawkins may be a member of the ultra-conservative [[wp:Constitution Party|Constitution Party]], the largest third-party in the United States, which supports family values, and strongly decry homosexuality. |
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⚫ | Despite Dawkins' marriage, he is actually a closeted homosexual in a relationship with [[Bernie Crane]], who he first met at a foam party at the [[Tony Prince]]-owned gay club [[Hercules]] while Bernie was high on ecstasy. Bryce is blackmailed at least twice: once by Russian mobster [[Dimitri Rascalov]] for control of certain unions, and again by [[Thomas Stubbs III]] for an unspecified legislative goal. Bernie recruits the help of his old army friend [[Niko Bellic]] to threaten Dimitri away, who was coincidentally a prior mortal enemy of Niko's. After the threat is removed, Bernie rewards Niko with an [[Infernus]], originally a gift from Bryce to Bernie. |
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− | *Although he is the Deputy Mayor of Liberty City, he lives on Owl Creek Avenue in [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]] - a completely different state, as revealed in [[The Lost and Damned]], when his [[Infernus]] is stolen by [[Johnny Klebitz]] to have the car bugged on orders from Congressman [[Thomas Stubbs III|Tom Stubbs III]]. |
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− | *A popular fan theory is that there is a link between Bryce Dawkins and [http://bully.wikia.com/wiki/Bryce_Montrose Bryce Montrose], a character in [[Rockstar Vancouver|Rockstar Vancouver's]] game [[Bully]]. |
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− | *Despite him being deputy mayor he still uses sites like [[Love-Meet.net]]. He uses the name [[Troy Harder]] or could be another person with the same character model. |
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⚫ | At the end of the game, Dawkins' affair is leaked to the public by [[Thomas Stubbs III]] (who obtained information and proof of Bryce's escapades through a bug that he had paid [[Johnny Klebitz]] to [[Knowing Me, Knowing You|put in Bryce's Infernus]]). Despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Bryce claims that he is not gay and his gifts to Bernie were only out of charity and platonic friendship. He does, however, admit to personal failures and enters a rehab clinic which is strongly rumored to treat sexual addictions. Even though Dawkins' reputation is shattered, he refuses to resign. |
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− | *When questioned about his sexuality on Weasel News (TLAD), he states "I have sex with my wife all the time! She ''loves'' it in the fartbox". His wife is on later, stating "I wish he would put it somewhere else", implying he only performs anal sex with his wife. |
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− | *It is unknown why Bryce was at the foam party where he met Bernie, because if he was seen, it could have spread more rumors about him being homosexual. However, the party may have occured before he was Deputy Mayor. |
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+ | ==Influence== |
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− | [[de:Bryce Dawkins]] [[es:Bryce Dawkins]] [[sv:Bryce Dawkins]] |
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+ | Dawkins is a parody of various Republican politicians who were involved in gay sex scandals. Some notable instances, which occurred prior to the game's release, involved politicians such as {{WP|Bob Allen}}, {{WP|Larry Craig}}, {{WP|Richard Curtis (politician)|Richard Curtis}}, and {{WP|Jim McGreevey}} (albeit a Democrat) among others. |
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− | [[Category:Characters in GTA IV|Dawkins, Bryce]] |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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− | [[Category:Government]] |
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+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px"> |
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+ | BryceDawkins-GTAIV-OurOwnReality-Shot1.png|our-own-reality.com image of Dawkins. |
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+ | BryceDawkinsUnnamedFitnessInstructor-GTAIV-OurOwnReality-Shot1.png|our-own-reality.com image of Dawkins' supposed lover. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | *Similar to [[John Hunter]] and [[Michael Graves]], it seems that Dawkins' character is a generic pedestrian model. |
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+ | *The site [[our-own-reality.com]] reports on his sexuality, showing another personal trainer (not Bernie Crane). |
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+ | [[es:Bryce Dawkins]] |
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+ | [[pl:Bryce Dawkins]] |
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+ | [[ru:Брайс Доукинс]] |
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+ | [[sv:Bryce Dawkins]] |
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+ | [[Category:Unseen characters]] |
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+ | [[Category:LGBTQ+ characters]] |
Latest revision as of 15:18, 11 March 2024
Bryce Dawkins is an unseen character in Grand Theft Auto IV.
History
Background
Earlier in life, Dawkins married his wife and they had children. The family moved to a mansion in Westdyke, Alderney. As reported by Candice Johnson, Dawkins used his market connections to leverage his way onto Ochoa's ticket for mayor. Subsequently, the duo were elected to office. He assumed office as the Deputy Mayor of Liberty City before 2008.
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV
Dawkins is frequently mentioned in the game and contributes to the plot, but is not seen in person. Dawkins has a profile on Love Meet, under the name Troy Harder, which is a play on "try harder". Other times he is mentioned on internet articles after his controversial and bigoted statements, which Weazel News often endorses.
Public Liberty Online writes that Dawkins' market connections are being rewarded for their financial contributions to the Ochoa ticket. It is detailed that these connections have become entangled in a government-funded conspiracy to prioritize the rich and fund spying programs over public schools. However, the reporter refuses to provide further details, citing the complexity of the supposed conspiracy.
As a political leader, Dawkins establishes himself as a right-wing politician infamous for his anti-gay legislation and endorsement of family values. He is often criticized for homophobic comments that he makes; one of which suggested a link between homosexuality and terrorism. He publicly apologized for his statement, subsequently saying, "Some of my best friends are gay, I just don't want to know about it". He endorses the misogynistic children's toy Gender Role Doll, saying it is a very important tool for suppressing homosexual feelings.
Not long after Dawkins' passionate and inappropriate homophobic rant, he pushes a city ordinance to ban gay firefighters. Attempting to defend his decision, he confidently argues, "The showers in most fire stations are communal and the stress to the heterosexual firemen is causing them to cross over the fence." A spokesman for the FDLC denies knowing what Dawkins is talking about.
Despite Dawkins' marriage, he is actually a closeted homosexual in a relationship with Bernie Crane, who he first met at a foam party at the Tony Prince-owned gay club Hercules while Bernie was high on ecstasy. Bryce is blackmailed at least twice: once by Russian mobster Dimitri Rascalov for control of certain unions, and again by Thomas Stubbs III for an unspecified legislative goal. Bernie recruits the help of his old army friend Niko Bellic to threaten Dimitri away, who was coincidentally a prior mortal enemy of Niko's. After the threat is removed, Bernie rewards Niko with an Infernus, originally a gift from Bryce to Bernie.
At the end of the game, Dawkins' affair is leaked to the public by Thomas Stubbs III (who obtained information and proof of Bryce's escapades through a bug that he had paid Johnny Klebitz to put in Bryce's Infernus). Despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Bryce claims that he is not gay and his gifts to Bernie were only out of charity and platonic friendship. He does, however, admit to personal failures and enters a rehab clinic which is strongly rumored to treat sexual addictions. Even though Dawkins' reputation is shattered, he refuses to resign.
Influence
Dawkins is a parody of various Republican politicians who were involved in gay sex scandals. Some notable instances, which occurred prior to the game's release, involved politicians such as Bob Allen, Larry Craig, Richard Curtis, and Jim McGreevey (albeit a Democrat) among others.
Gallery
Trivia
- Similar to John Hunter and Michael Graves, it seems that Dawkins' character is a generic pedestrian model.
- The site our-own-reality.com reports on his sexuality, showing another personal trainer (not Bernie Crane).