| Dingo Inflagrante |
–Dingo
Dingo Inflagrante was a mental figure of a self-obsessed cheerleader/bullfighter in Black Velvetopia.
Psychonauts[]
Raz first encounters Dingo in his apartment within Black Velvetopia. Raz asks Dingo to help get rid of El Odio, but Dingo refuses, stating that he cannot do so until Bulldog finishes his commissioned advertisement.
After fighting El Odio (who is revealed to be a caricature of Edgar's anger), Dingo shows up to finish the beast. Raz tries to convince Edgar that Lampita and Dingo are just romanticized members of the Junior Varsity pep squad. Dingo starts speaking in an American accent when he and Lampita take offense at Razputin's comment. They both are then revealed to be mental versions of Dean LaGrante and Lana Panzoni, two cheerleaders from Edgar's high school years. Dean and Lana start cheering "Go Bulls" as Edgar's rage consumes him once more.
Dingo is shown to attack the beast, and he takes over as the level's boss. Raz must then protect the bull while fighting Dingo at the same time. When Dingo falls, Lampita rushes to his side, crying. Edgar realizes that the two are too pathetic to hold onto any longer, and the arena opens at his will, sending them plummeting to their doom.
Etymology[]
The name "Inflagrante" likely refers to "in flagrante delicto", a legal Latin term (literally "in blazing offense") that can be translated with the colloquial "caught red-handed" and "caught rapid". It is possible that Edgar caught Lampita/Lana cheating him with Dingo/Dean before getting dumped.
Strategy[]
Dingo will often teleport around the arena and slash with his sword. Raz will need to use Confusion on Dingo to render him vulnerable to attacks. Raz can use Telekinesis to throw the banderillas at Dingo. The player can get more Confusion ammo from destroying the rose bouquets on the ground.
Quotes[]
Before Battle[]
- "Ah, you must be the towel boy!"
- "You want an autograph? I don’t just hand those out."
- "And that’s a good lesson for you: anticipate disappointment. Take me: I’m the greatest bullfighter who’s ever lived. Yet my upcoming match against the town bull has received virtually no marketing support"
- "A towering advertisement was supposed to have been painted just outside my window. But, as you can see, the job hasn’t even been started"
- "Hmmm… so instead of challenging the bull before a stadium packed with screaming women, you want me to fight it on the street in front of one dog and one child wearing a crude towel boy disguise. That’s a terrible idea "
- "Here’s a better one: you go get that billboard painted, and I’ll reward you handsomely."
- "Which is how I do everything."
- "As an advance , I’ll give you one of my secret weapons. Use it if anyone gets stubborn"
- "El odio and I will fight some day, in the ring! And he will die!"
- "But not until we have a good media buzz first! So…"
- "Get out there and make that lazy dog paint my billboard"
- "I had my doubts, but--"
- "But I’m right as usual. Really nice job, genius. Now go back out there and finish the job."
- (If Raz punches dingo in his apartment) "Ooh, good thing you cannot reach my face. Then I’d be mad."
- (If confusion is used on dingo) "Ohhhoo ohhh…"
- "I am the mighty EL ODIO!"
- "I have all the power OF THE BULL!"
- "I do not have time for this nonsense."
- (If Raz jumps on Dingo’s head) "Ow!"
- (After the Bulldog finishes painting the billboard) "Hmmm. It’s not great"
- "But i suppose it’s just barely good enough. Come see me if you still want your reward."
- "Really? Then here’s some new advice: I don’t know what you’re talking about."
- "Fine, then. One autograph"
- "Alright! Here! Take this! But i warn you, I won’t be able to sign it"
Trivia[]
- A memory vault reveals the real Dingo (Dean) Inflagrante was in fact a male cheerleader who stole Edgar's girlfriend - it is possible to see Dingo in a cheerleading pyramid looking right up Lana's dress in a memory vault.
- The Jacks in the tower of cards all bear Dingo's (Dean's) likeness.
- Dingo sees Raz as a banderillero when Clairvoyance is used on him.