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Fallout 76 Jacket refers to a jacket offered by Bethesda to Fallout 76 fans. In light of the game's recent bag controversy, fans parodied the announcement of the jacket by imagining the ways the jacket could be disappointing and not as-advertised.

Origin

On January 23rd, 2019, Bethesda announced via Twitter[1] that a Fallout 76-themed jacket was available for purchase from the Bethesda store[2] (shown below).

76 Fallout @Fallout Follow Fresh out of the Vault! These premium #Fallout76 leather jackets are now available on @BethesdaGear beth.games/2FLjHsR 7 76 5:00 PM-23 Jan 2019

The jacket costs $276 and according to Bethesda comes with:

Genuine Lamb Top Grain Leather
Original custom neck label issued from the vault
Black leather 76 patch on front
Metallic gold 76 appliqué on the back
Asymmetrical back seam, metallic gold piecing and bicep arm pads all inspired by the Vault Suit
Metallic gold hardware including a custom bolt zipper pull
Adjustable cuffs for the wrists
Lined in silky, shiny taffeta fabric
Comes packaged inside a Fallout 76 garment bag

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After the announcement, fans were quick to joke that the jacket would be similar to Bethesda's infamous Nylon Bag controversy, where Bethesda promised high-quality canvas bags to people who purchased the Fallout 76 premium edition yet received cheap nylon bags. User @OreoBlakesters posted "Not again," in reference to the controversy, gaining over 30 retweets and 850 likes (shown below, left). User @Wasteland76 tweeted a picture of a garbage bag with "76" written on it as a parody of what could be expected (shown below, right).

Blake Koeller @OreoBlakesters Followv Replying to @Fallout @ BethesdaGear Oh God not again. The best outerwear for exploring the wasteland of West Virginia. The Fallout 76 Leather Jacket is crafted from real premium lambskin leather featuring Falleut 76 Product Description: Original custom neck label issued from the vault Black leather 76 patch on front Metallic gold 76 appliqué on the back . Asymmetrical back seam, metallic gold piecing and bicep arm pads all inspired by the Vault Suit . Metallic gold hardware including a custom bolt zipper pull . Adjustable cuffs for the wrists 6:31 PM- 23 Jan 2019
Dank @WastelandDank Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Somehow I still saw this in my mind when I read that #Fallout76

Other popular jokes include a tweet by @dmiralDubya that gained over 110 retweets and 1,100 likes (shown below, left). User @WastelandandDank also posted a garbage bag with "76" on it, gaining over 100 retweets and 1,600 likes (shown below, right). The jokes were covered by Barrellrolled.[3]

Wade Riclh @dmiralDubya Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear What we're told vs what we get (please take your time on ES6) 76 6:01 PM -23 Jan 2019
Dank Follow WastelandDank Replying to @Jamesdelrey7 @Paul 8491 and 2 others Post production some items may of slightly changed, but rest assured it's the best quality that you deserve 76 7:27 PM 23 Jan 2019

It was also covered on YouTube by YouTuber YongYea in a video that gained over 745,000 views (shown below).


Various Examples

Charlie DISCORD BOT COMMIS. @charguyy Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Fresh out of the Vault! These premium #Fallout76 leather Jackets are now available on BethesdaGear!
VADEK @Yamata n o Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Order now and you get a pair of leather shoes for free* 3:53 PM-25 Jan 2019
ANSIS PURINS @ANSISPURINS Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Made from real @BethesdaStudios leather! 5:03 PM-23 Jan 2019
L And Friends Play @mavvodo Follow Replying to @animelytical @hOckt and 5 others How I feel it will look GIF 5:34 AM-25 Jan 2019
RoxieParadox @TheRoxieParadox Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Like, let's be real. Did yall really think you would get any form of positive response after the bag incident? Maybe the people who paid $200 for a $5 bag should get this "leather" jacket FOR FREE.e @Fallout @bethesda Falleut 76 ADVERTISEDACTUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT 5:38 PM 23 Jan 2019
Dave @davenolan17 Follow Replying to @Fallout @BethesdaGear Gonna look so fine... 4:11 AM-24 Jan 2019

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