Editing Craig

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'''Craig''' is an internet meme originated from an infamous screenshot of a [[Jiralhanae]] from the ''[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]''. A series of Easter eggs that reference Craig can be found in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.

== Origins ==

Following the release of the ''Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere'' on July 23, 2020, a screenshot from the trailer, depicting a Jiralhanae with a deadpan expression moments before being meleed by [[John-117]], began circulating on Twitter.{{Ref/Twitter|KEEMSTAR|1286364446424735745|KEEM}} Users started calling the Jiralhanae in the screenshot "Craig",{{Ref/Site|https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1876955-craig-the-halo-infinite-brute|Site=Know Your Meme|Page=Craig the Halo Infinite Brute - True origin of Craig, Halo Plasmaposting|D=17|M=1|Y=2021}} with [[343 Industries]] Community Director [[Brian Jarrard]] endorsing the meme on the next day.{{Ref/Twitter|ske7ch|1286491170999169024|Brian Jarrard|Quote=So are we in agreement the poor deadpan Brute is named Craig? I now really want to know more about Craig. What’s he up to? How has his time on the ring been? When he’s not getting smacked in the face what does he do for fun?}} Phil Spencer, the head of [[Xbox]], jokingly called Craig the "new official Xbox mascot" on Twitter in response to another user's query.{{Ref/Twitter|xboxp3|1289312287094747136|Phil Spencer|Quote=Our new official Xbox mascot :-) love the community and their ability to just take something fun and run with it.}}

After 343 Industries announced that the release of ''Halo Infinite'' would be delayed from 2020 to 2021, Craig was again brought up in the October 2021 issue of ''Inside Infinite'' on [[Halo Waypoint]]. Character & Combat Director Steve Dyck cited "Craig" as representative for "some content and systems that were not ready" for the showcase, and noted that the delayed release allowed the Character Team at 343 Industries to make improvements to the facial design. In the same post, Character Art Lead Bryan Repka mentioned that Craig has "picked up a new hobby and has done well for himself",{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideOct|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - October 2021|D=17|M=1|Y=2021}} alluding to the Easter egg at the top of Tower, which shows Craig as a rock star on a concert tour between the Banished outposts and bases. The comparison between the original screenshot and an updated face of a Jiralhanae from the ''Inside Infinite'' post was later posted on the official Xbox Twitter account as a "How It Started vs. How It's Going" meme.{{Ref/Twitter|xbox|1453871408023547914|Xbox}}

One of the marine's idle dialogue references Craig: "I saw this one Brute — ''weeeird'' look in his eyes, ''(Chuckling)'' like, really deadpan. You could tell, he'd seen some stuff in his day, man. Umm, I wonder if he had a name. I almost want tocall him, like, y'know, like Greg or something. Yeah, Greg. Yeah."{{Ref/YouTube|gHgY8PhCvJw&|Halo Hunter|All Halo Infinite Marine Dialog|Time=8598|D=17|M=1|Y=2021}}

== Tower Easter egg ==

===Overview===

The easter egg can be found on top of [[Chak 'Lok]]'s [[Tower]]. It shows a stage with speakers along with a music album and a poster. The music album has a picture of "Craig" on it along with the text "Greatest Hits". It also lists the names of the songs in the album, some of which are references to jokes made about ''Halo Infinite'' and Craig's deadpan expression. The songs are titled:

A poster listing tour dates can also be found [[Banished]] base locations. The poster reads:

At the Tower, you need to use [[Grappleshot]] or a [[Wasp]] to get to the top of the structure. You will most likely need the 40% cooldown reduction upgrade for this. Climb up one of the four tower supports and then grapple up over the top of the Tower. At the top you will find the Easter egg.

==Trivia==

*On the poster, "3th November" is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is "3rd November"

*If the player interacts with the album, it flips over.

[[Category: Halo Infinite Easter eggs]]