We've recently talked about passphrases and references in skins for different weapons, but stickers shouldn't be overlooked. Despite their small size, the creators of these decorative items often manage to fit several meanings into them that only the attentive player will notice.
Deceptive inscriptions
Often the double meaning of a sticker is revealed when it is erased. That's exactly what's happening with the sticker Silver («Silver»). If you scratch it, the drawing is erased, and in its place appears the inscription «Sorryabouttheaim», which can be translated as «Sorry for bad aim». Quite an apt phrase, considering that the silver rank in CS:GO – is the lowest.
Sometimes one image is just hidden inside another. For example, on the CounterTech sticker, the emblem turns into an image of a spider – symbol of the ShatteredWeb operation with which it is associated. And if you rub the sticker properly CSonthemindwhich looks like a picture of a brain, it leaves only the twists that form the letters «CS». Another joke in a similar vein – sticker called Don’tworry, I’mpro («Don't worry, I 'm about»). If you scratch it, it turns into a smiling smiley face, hinting that you shouldn't have taken this inscription too seriously.
Fun references
The creators of some stickers were clearly inspired by famous movies or other popular culture. Case in point – a reference to the movie Fight Club hidden in a sticker KnifeClub. When it is erased, another inscription appears in place of the original image – «Donottalkaboutknifeclub», i.e. «Don't talk about the knife club».
Dota2players may like a sticker with the image of the QueenofPain. If you erase it, the character's image turns into the caption «Yousufferfool», referring to one of her lines. You can also find a Halo reference among the stickers. It's a sticker called Noble.and when you peel it off, it leaves an image of a laughing skull.
Jokes for players
There are also jokes about the gameplay itself. For example, the caption «Welcometotheclutch» on the sticker of the same name turns into Welcometohell, which often reflects the feelings of a player who is left alone with an opponent. And a sticker called RetakeExpert turns into a sad image of a bomb.
The number of stickers in CS:GO is very large, and it's a great way for players to express themselves. Don't forget that many stickers look interesting not only perfect new – scuffs can reveal a hidden pattern or inscription.