Though not a lot into growth lately, there was a time when Valve made some implausible video games. Proper from the phrase “go” – with the discharge of Half-Life in 1998 – Gabe Newell and his crew grew to become an in a single day success. As such, the primary entry within the adventures of the silent scientist Gordon Freeman continues to be talked a few quarter of a century later.

For instance, there’s been some curiosity over the inspiration for a few of Half-Life‘s NPCs, particularly the scientists who support Freeman. One which usually stands out is the older physicist with the mustache and white, “mad scientist” coiffure.

Naturally, many individuals assumed this Half-Life character was primarily based off Albert Einstein. They’re each considerably into science, in any case, so it made sense. Nonetheless, that doesn’t seem like the case.

The founding father…of Black Mesa?

In a report from TheGamer, it seems that the labcoat-wearing NPC with the white ‘do was not impressed by the world’s most well-known scientist.

Based on Chuck Jones, the 3D artist who designed Gordon Freeman, this explicit character was truly primarily based off George Washington. “The one you talked about that regarded like Einstein? I feel I received the inspiration from George Washington (bizarre haircut)—unsure why,” Jones instructed TheGamer.

Moreover, G-Man—the mysterious authorities agent who follows the participant all through the power—was impressed by the Cigarette Man from X-Information. The present was at its hottest again within the ’90s, so it’s not stunning that it will come underneath Valve and Half-Life‘s radar.

It’s attention-grabbing how a theoretical physicist with a white haircut was not truly primarily based off Albert Einstein. It begs the query of whether or not followers will begin referring to him as “George” as a substitute.