#In case anyone thinks something else would resonate with adolescent/early 20s delinquent Hancock more

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What are your headcanons regarding what Hancock's first name was when he was still McDonough? Do you think it was actually John? I know during his backstory dialogue he quotes Mayor McDonough saying "I finally did it, John", but Hancock coulda easily replaced his old first name with his chosen one when telling the story.

I always go two ways. Either it was something short and/or sharp that sounds laid back and easy going, maybe unique and rebellious, or something really embarrassing. Like Gilbert (No offence Gilberts, just thinking of that Tweet for an example). Like how Flynn Rider changed his name from Eugene Fitzherbert. Of course, Hancock felt a connection to John Hancock and what he stood for, but I also think it woulda definitely helped (And been kinda funny) if in the back of his mind he was also thinking 'Man yeah fuck Gilbert why did they have to pick that?'

Imagine when he's telling Sole about his past, he's just like 'I just couldn't stand looking at the bastard I saw in the mirror anymore. Didn't help that his name was Gilbert' and Sole, despite the seriousness of the conversation, can't help but laugh at the joke.

In all seriousness- For me, he gives me Leo vibes. Leo McDonough.

#Mostly for the meaning of the name #I don't know if I fully vibe with it yet but eh #Idk I'm just curious as to what people think #Shitpost #Kinda #Headcanon #I really need to start making headcanons for the other companions rather than just Hancock lmao #Sorry. We know he's my favourite I'm sorry #I don't really know where to start with the others. I need prompts to get my brain jogging #I have some for all of them but their disorientated and it helps to be prompted ya know? #Anyway #John Hancock #Fallout 4 #John McDonough #Leo McDonough #I'm bringing this up because I am writing his backstory episode and though I've been thinking of Leo for a while. Suggestions also help #In case anyone thinks something else would resonate with adolescent/early 20s delinquent Hancock more