Moe the Mole was a fictional character used to teach children about outdoor safety in Appalachia.[1]
Background[]
Moe the Mole was part of an educational program designed by the United States Forest Service to teach young campers about local wildlife and environmental science.[2] One such tour covered the southern devil scorpion,[3] during which Moe dispenses questionable advice which included: picking it up and showing it some love;[4] carrying a firearm or two to defend oneself;[5] and not remaining calm.[6] This Appalachian wildlife tour was complete with a tall tale regarding a foot-long scorpion named Scorpie who had a taste for cupcakes.[7][8]
Notes[]
- A tattered mole outfit may be found in a locked room on the second level of the Dolly Sods Wilderness ranger station.
- A pristine version of the mascot outfit can be purchased from the Atomic Shop for 800 Atoms.
Appearances[]
Moe the Mole is mentioned only in Fallout 76.
Behind the scenes[]
- In the cut quest Moe Digs Safety, one of Moe the Mole's educational tours would have players hunt down a radscorpion at Dolly Sods Wilderness.
- In the cut quest Suicide Run, players would be tasked with disarming Barnes' handmade mines and fending off mole rats while dressed as Moe the Mole.[9][10]
- Moe the Mole may have been inspired by Smokey Bear, an advertisement icon used by the real-life United States Forest Service.
Moe can be heard on the National Park ad holotape in the Burning Springs update, where he is voiced by Luke Dimyan.
References[]
- ↑ Moe the Mole: "Hi kids! I'm Moe the Mole, and boy do I dig safety!"
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ "Moe the Mole is here to teach all about mining and ore extraction safety. Help make appalachia
a safer place with the Pristine Moe the Mole Outfit!"
(Atomic Shop, Pristine Moe the Mole Outfit) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "Next up on our tour of Appalachian wildlife is the adorable, predatory arachnid known as the Southern Devil Scorpion."
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "If you see one, don't be afraid to pick it up and show it some love. Think of them as tiny, 8--legged and venomous puppies!"
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "Remember, nature is wonderful but can also be dangerous. Always carry a firearm or two if you're wandering the wilderness without your parents!"
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "If you find yourself in a scary situation, don't remain calm. Animals can sense your indifference."
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "There's many tales told 'round the ranger campfire about Scorpie, a massive scorpion that some folks swear is over a foot long! Hope we see him!"
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Moe the Mole: "I heard that Scorpie once broke into the ranger station and ate all the cupcakes we save for after the tour. Better hope they are still there, kids!"
(Moe the Mole's dialogue) - ↑ Roy Barnes: "Licensed to kill molerats by the government of the United States. A man, free to kill molerats at will. To kill, you must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint. And a varmint will never quit - ever. They're like the Viet Cong - Varmint Cong. So you have to fall back on superior intelligence and superior firepower. And that's all she wrote."
(Barnes' journal) - ↑ Ranger Roy Barnes: "It's those damn mole rat's fault. Hate the things. Buggers never stop coming. Park's never safe. Fight the varmints off every day. Bombs drop and now I'm a glorified groundskeeper, you know? Make some improvised explosives, right? Kill them all, I'm thinking. No good. Trap's too touchy. One killed a visitor today. First visitor in months. Park safety's my responsibility. Total failure. Have to disarm the mines. The Moe suit...maybe it could shield me from a blast? Maybe not. I'll do what I have to. Park must be safe again."
(Barnes' last note)