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muffin-wrangler — Man, I hate that guy

Published: 2007-03-08 07:14:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 9443; Favourites: 186; Downloads: 78
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Description Every morning, as he tries desperately to wake up for his first shift, Gordon Freeman (proper) glares at a man who, for some strange reason, irritates him.

Every morning, as he exhaustedly drags himself to his sleeping quaters after the night shift, Gordon Freeman (beta) glares at a geeky little weed who, for some strange reason, irritates him.

Inspired by Derwen's excellent "Employee Of The Month" picture, yay, more Half Life fanart. I'm sure I'm not the only one who knows about the large, bearded thing that was a very early Gordon. I just know the two Gordons would be uneasy with each other.

Oh, and the mug that Gordon (proper) is holding is the "Hardly Working" mug, not that you can really see on this angle.

Many hours, painted from scratch in Photoshop.
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Comments: 51

thing27 [2015-10-23 00:28:51 +0000 UTC]

What's wrong with Vanyiha?

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Hbot208 [2015-02-12 02:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Ivan looks like he's Gordon's dad or something.

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Kimonas [2015-01-09 20:22:21 +0000 UTC]

sigh...When will we get half life 3? - i want it so much...

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Dar-K-dA [2014-04-21 14:14:48 +0000 UTC]

It's Ivan the Space Biker!

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Violent-MinPin [2014-03-01 10:32:16 +0000 UTC]

Ivan the space biker!

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NoriMori [2013-04-08 20:28:59 +0000 UTC]

Ahahahahahaha!! That's awesome.

And lol of course you're not the only one. That's Ivan the Space Biker.

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italian-soldier [2012-02-01 04:44:58 +0000 UTC]

gordon freeman "WHAT DO YOU WANT! Man ill kill you."

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NUG3M [2011-07-30 20:28:45 +0000 UTC]

What a great piece of artwork. It's also funny hehe - and yeah Ivan the Space Biker would suck as Gordon Freeman.

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thelittlesagg [2011-07-26 20:58:40 +0000 UTC]

Is it Ivan?

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muffin-wrangler In reply to thelittlesagg [2011-07-28 21:41:44 +0000 UTC]

Yup

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yabamyicing2 [2011-06-30 10:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Beta Freeman = "Ivan the Space Biker" or just Ivan Freeman [?]

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half-rose [2011-06-14 15:40:40 +0000 UTC]

HAHAHA you gave me a nice idea!

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Wolfblade670 [2011-04-18 01:36:36 +0000 UTC]

IT'S IVAN!!!

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Faustergeist [2010-11-14 02:37:55 +0000 UTC]

No I did not know there was a full-bearded Gordon concept. Where'didja find that at?

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Faustergeist [2010-11-28 22:50:06 +0000 UTC]

His name is "Ivan The Space Biker", you can see him here -> [link] and read about him her -> [link]

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Faustergeist [2010-11-14 02:37:55 +0000 UTC]

No I did not know there was a full-bearded Gordon concept. Where'didja find that at?

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Jane-Martin906 [2010-04-21 20:27:45 +0000 UTC]

Sp... Space Biker.

I prefer the good Dr. Freeman, thank y'all very much. Greatest character ever. xD

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kendo600 [2009-06-15 14:13:39 +0000 UTC]

His name was Dyson Poincare.
And also Ivan the Spacebiker.

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timprime4 [2009-02-03 13:56:15 +0000 UTC]

lol gordan vs. space biker.

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Wolf-Shadow77 [2009-01-31 02:03:54 +0000 UTC]

that gordon is too cute ._.

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Forge43 [2009-01-18 05:13:34 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's Ivan the space biker... the beta version of gordon freeman... Creepy.

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Urbanrang3r [2008-12-19 00:42:17 +0000 UTC]

lol, beta Gordon.

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RammPatricia [2008-02-08 02:33:59 +0000 UTC]

wHATTA cOOL pIC!
tHE eARLY gORDON iS sO uGLY...
bUT tHE nORAML GORDON...

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IggyHazard [2007-11-25 23:13:34 +0000 UTC]

When I first saw a pic of beta-Gordon, I was like: "buh?!"

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yugimuto [2007-10-27 11:53:49 +0000 UTC]

That is beautiful i love it grate work man.

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Darthvoorhees13 [2007-07-23 00:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Great SCOTT, Gordon Freeman!

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Dr-Shmiko [2007-03-11 04:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Hee hee, yeah...Ivan looked too...Gaudy to me. (Apparently one of the concept names for gordon was Dyson Poincare...)
Truly frightening. seizure inducing even. I'm glad valve got smart and gave his look another go.

Nice picture, Gordon looks a bit better than ivan (I know he already does, but it looks like you gave Gordon some more effort). Gordon's hand holdin' the cup looks good, exept...the pinky looks a little too low. Ah well.

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Dr-Shmiko [2007-03-11 06:02:46 +0000 UTC]

I always put more effort into Gordon in a vain attempt to capture his awesome. Someday, I shall succeed. *looks whistfully into the distance*

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DreadedNodroG In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-04-10 15:41:26 +0000 UTC]

Yes please.

Ivan the Space Biker....ewwwwwwww.

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Dr-Shmiko [2007-03-11 04:38:27 +0000 UTC]

Hee hee, yeah...Ivan looked too...Gaudy to me. (Apparently one of the concept names for gordon was ...)
Truly frightening. seizure inducing even. I'm glad valve got smart and gave his look another go.

Nice picture, Gordon looks a bit better than ivan (I know he already does, but it looks like you gave Gordon some more effort). Gordon's hand holdin' the cup looks good, exept...the pinky looks a little to low. Ah well.

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Derwen [2007-03-10 02:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Omfg a dwarf without an axe!!!! @_@

But seriously..valve was stoned or something?

Space biker...lmao I wonder where did they took this idea.


Awesome pice of artwork!

And i love your abstract brain.

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Derwen [2007-03-10 07:44:09 +0000 UTC]

My abstract brain loves you, so it's all good

I'm one of thousands who were so glad that Valve saw sense and ditched the Ivan design.

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Derwen In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-10 13:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Yup and with this move, they've created the sexyest g33k in the history of gaming fuckyea!

Because..lets face it. He's a four eyes. But the sexy type. Plus he's bearded. So my perversion for sexy and intellectual man...has been satisfied.

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Derwen [2007-03-11 06:36:20 +0000 UTC]

*nods* I've always liked either the geeky or the evil ones... And over the past few years have developed a strong liking of beards. And when I first saw Gordon, my brain just said ZOMG! yay for Gordon!

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Derwen In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-12 14:16:53 +0000 UTC]

*laughs* Ditto.

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Krokotillianis [2007-03-08 23:33:42 +0000 UTC]

Hey- It's Ivan. Isn't he a space biker or something?

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Krokotillianis [2007-03-09 08:22:36 +0000 UTC]

Yeeeeeesssssssss. Space bike

I called him Gordon (beta) so non Half-life people might get an idea of what I was on about.

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Krokotillianis In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-09 20:05:45 +0000 UTC]

Well screw them.

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Krokotillianis [2007-03-10 00:17:38 +0000 UTC]

Ewww... no. Imagine what you might catch.

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Krokotillianis In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-10 01:09:13 +0000 UTC]

Point made!

...But he didn't go through eight years of Space Bikery School just so he could be called (beta) or Ivan. He is MR. IVAN THE SPACEBIKER, THANKYEWVERYMUCH.

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Krokotillianis [2007-03-10 07:48:01 +0000 UTC]

*Gordon thwacks MR. IVAN THE SPACEBIKER over the head with a crowbar. MR. IVAN THE SPACEBIKER crumples like the oversized wimp he is*

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Krokotillianis In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-10 23:57:29 +0000 UTC]

+61 EXP!

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Kansheera [2007-03-08 16:00:22 +0000 UTC]

Zomg it's Ivan the Biker! That must be the first fanart ever of him XD

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muffin-wrangler In reply to Kansheera [2007-03-08 20:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Bwahahah, trailblazing image!

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PhotoLifestyle2020 [2007-03-08 13:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Ivan The Space BIKER!!! Thats that guy's name, he was going to take Gordons place, but Gordon was changed and soo on.

Here's a link: [link]

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lateralsnowflake [2007-03-08 12:41:57 +0000 UTC]

That'd make an awkward sitcom, one that I would watch.

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SpiffyOfCrud [2007-03-08 08:32:18 +0000 UTC]

Never did like that early Freeman. Didn't he have some other weird name?

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muffin-wrangler In reply to SpiffyOfCrud [2007-03-08 20:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Ivan the Space Biker...

I think. I'm so very glad Valve has the sense to change him into the spiff of Gordon Freeman.

Also, I love your username.

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SpiffyOfCrud In reply to muffin-wrangler [2007-03-08 23:32:43 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes, Ivan. That was it. Changing him into the Gordon Freeman we all know and love may very well be the best decision Valve has ever made.

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Kitsune-Strife [2007-03-08 07:30:42 +0000 UTC]

Lol thats funny.
The other guy's face looks too lopsided. But other than that it looks pretty darn good.

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