Borderlands 2 has a lot of hidden secrets, secret messages, references to popular culture, and other types of Easter Eggs.
This is the list of Easter Eggs in Borderlands 2
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References to other games
Skyrim
Bullet to the Knee - A Sanctuary Citizen tells you "I used to be a Vault Hunter like you, until I took a bullet to the knee". Reference to Skyrim's famous line the guards the says, "I used to be an adventurer like you until I took an Arrow to the Knee"
Donkey Kong
Donkey Mong - A Bullymong named after the enemy from Donkey Kong, it even throws barrels at you. There is also the achievement you get for killing it, "Definitely An Italian Plumber", which is a reference to Mario.
References to movies and comics
Batman
Rakkman - A reference to Batman. Killed his parents, lives in a The Rakk Cave, and comes complete with a Rakkarang, Smoke Bomb, and a colony of Rakks.
3:10 to Yuma
3:10 to Kaboom - This mission is a reference to the famous movie, 3:10 to Yuma. Both deal with a train.
King Kong
King Mong - A reference to the classic "King Kong" movie.
QR Codes
In Dr. Zed's Clinic QR Code - It says: "Thank you so much for playing our game, now I'm rich with love AND money! !!Nick Wilson!! Ditto!!". Nick Wilson is a Geabox Software Developer.
Other References
Heyo Steve - You find Steve in the The Holy Spirits. "Heyoo Heyooooo Heyoo Heyooooo"
Impaler: Red text says "Vlad would be proud.", a reference to Vlad the Impaler
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: The "WTF Shield"
