Hoover - Revision history

Hunchman801: Code clean-up, formatting and standardization

2026-06-07T09:59:21Z

Code clean-up, formatting and standardization

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	{{~~quote~~\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous [[plum]]s into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}		{{Quote\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous [[plum]]s into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}

	The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant which was planned to make an appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It is described as a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing [[plum]]s into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.		The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant which was planned to make an appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It is described as a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing [[plum]]s into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.

Hunchman801: /* top */clean up

2023-09-25T09:32:00Z

top: clean up

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	<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">		<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
	Hoover.png\|The mechanical carnivorous plant that was planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It has several similarities with the Hoover.		Hoover.png\|The mechanical carnivorous plant that was planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It has several similarities with the Hoover.
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PluMGMK at 09:09, 13 May 2022

2022-05-13T09:09:56Z

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	The game files contain the textures and animations of an enemy resembling a mechanical carnivorous plant.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1416984#p1416984</ref> Most likely designed by the [[Hoodlum]]s, it consists of a wooden head with a metallic jaw hidden in a wooden box, reminiscent of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-in-the-box jack-in-the-box]. The head would pop out of the box as [[Rayman]] approached it, and attempt to bite him if he came any closer. It could be neutralized by throwing a [[plum]] in its mouth, causing it to return inside the box.		The game files contain the textures and animations of an enemy resembling a mechanical carnivorous plant.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1416984#p1416984</ref> Most likely designed by the [[Hoodlum]]s, it consists of a wooden head with a metallic jaw hidden in a wooden box, reminiscent of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-in-the-box jack-in-the-box]. The head would pop out of the box as [[Rayman]] approached it, and attempt to bite him if he came any closer. It could be neutralized by throwing a [[plum]] in its mouth, causing it to return inside the box.

	While this enemy is not called Hoover in the game files, it has several similarities with the plant described in the ''[[RaymanZone]]'''s VIP zone. The only major difference is that the Hoover is described as a plant, not a machine. It is possible that during the [[Rayman 3 (early production)\|development ''Rayman 3'']], the Hoover evolved from a plant to a machine, or vice ~~and~~ versa.		While this enemy is not called Hoover in the game files, it has several similarities with the plant described in the ''[[RaymanZone]]'''s VIP zone. The only major difference is that the Hoover is described as a plant, not a machine. It is possible that during the [[Rayman 3 (early production)\|development ''Rayman 3'']], the Hoover evolved from a plant to a machine, or vice versa.

	<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">		<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">

Hunchman801: Rewrote article based on boombo's French version

2020-08-18T13:09:27Z

Rewrote article based on boombo's French version

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	{{~~Character~~		{{quote\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous [[plum]]s into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}
	\| ~~name~~ = ~~Hoover<ref>It is not officially confirmed that the machine shown in the picture~~ is ~~in fact~~ a ~~Hoover~~. ~~However, the respective file names, as well as the animations of this creature, show that~~ it ~~would be associated with plums (apparently~~ by ~~eating them). This suggests that the depicted machine actually is a Hoover or an early version of~~ it. ~~The animations can be found [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p~~=~~1416984#p1416984 here].</ref>~~
	\| ~~image~~ = [[~~File:Hoover.png\|center\|250px~~]]
	}}

	~~{{quote\|text=This~~ carnivorous plant is a great lover of ~~plums~~. Rayman ~~was supposed~~ to ~~make it~~ harmless by throwing ~~enormous plums~~ into ~~its mouth~~ to keep it shut.~~\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}~~		The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant which was planned to make an appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It is described as a great lover of [[plum]]s. [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing [[plum]]s into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.

	The '''~~Hoover~~'~~'' is~~ a ~~type~~ of ~~carnivorous plant~~, and a ~~great lover of~~ [[plum]]s. In ''[[Rayman 3~~: Hoodlum Havoc~~]]'', the ~~game in which it~~ was planned to ~~make its appearance,~~ [[Rayman]] ~~would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing enormous plums into their mouths to keep them shut~~. ~~However, this enemy was cut from~~ the ~~final version of the game, for unknown reasons~~.		The game files contain the textures and animations of an enemy resembling a mechanical carnivorous plant.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 3'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1416984#p1416984</ref> Most likely designed by the [[Hoodlum]]s, it consists of a wooden head with a metallic jaw hidden in a wooden box, reminiscent of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-in-the-box jack-in-the-box]. The head would pop out of the box as [[Rayman]] approached it, and attempt to bite him if he came any closer. It could be neutralized by throwing a [[plum]] in its mouth, causing it to return inside the box.

			While this enemy is not called Hoover in the game files, it has several similarities with the plant described in the ''[[RaymanZone]]'''s VIP zone. The only major difference is that the Hoover is described as a plant, not a machine. It is possible that during the [[Rayman 3 (early production)\|development ''Rayman 3'']], the Hoover evolved from a plant to a machine, or vice and versa.

			<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
			Hoover.png\|The mechanical carnivorous plant that was planned to appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. It has several similarities with the Hoover.
			</gallery>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

1234: At the suggestion of Hunchman801 I've added a note about the picture (not confirmed a Hoover).

2020-08-02T18:44:12Z

At the suggestion of Hunchman801 I've added a note about the picture (not confirmed a Hoover).

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	{{Character		{{Character
	\| name = Hoover		\| name = Hoover<ref>It is not officially confirmed that the machine shown in the picture is in fact a Hoover. However, the respective file names, as well as the animations of this creature, show that it would be associated with plums (apparently by eating them). This suggests that the depicted machine actually is a Hoover or an early version of it. The animations can be found [https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1416984#p1416984 here].</ref>
	\| image = [[File:Hoover.png\|center\|250px]]		\| image = [[File:Hoover.png\|center\|250px]]
	}}		}}
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	The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant, and a great lover of [[plum]]s. In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', the game in which it was planned to make its appearance, [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing enormous plums into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.		The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant, and a great lover of [[plum]]s. In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', the game in which it was planned to make its appearance, [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing enormous plums into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.

			==Notes==
			<references />

	[[fr:Hoover]]		[[fr:Hoover]]

1234: Added a picture of a Hoover.

2020-07-24T23:55:23Z

Added a picture of a Hoover.

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			{{Character
			\| name = Hoover
			\| image = [[File:Hoover.png\|center\|250px]]
			}}

	{{quote\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of plums. Rayman was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous plums into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}		{{quote\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of plums. Rayman was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous plums into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}

RayCarrot at 15:46, 4 November 2017

2017-11-04T15:46:49Z

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Hunchman801 at 20:08, 26 October 2016

2016-10-26T20:08:53Z

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Scrappedheap at 23:25, 19 November 2015

2015-11-19T23:25:08Z

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Scrappedheap at 14:22, 19 November 2015

2015-11-19T14:22:56Z

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			{{quote\|text=This carnivorous plant is a great lover of plums. Rayman was supposed to make it harmless by throwing enormous plums into its mouth to keep it shut.\|sign=VIP-zone description\|source=''[[RaymanZone]]''}}

	The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant, and a great lover of [[plum]]s. In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', the game in which it was planned to make its appearance, [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing enormous plums into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.		The '''Hoover''' is a type of carnivorous plant, and a great lover of [[plum]]s. In ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', the game in which it was planned to make its appearance, [[Rayman]] would have had to render the Hoovers harmless by throwing enormous plums into their mouths to keep them shut. However, this enemy was cut from the final version of the game, for unknown reasons.