Approval of God: His inspiration is subscribed to him. That's on top of them working together when he appeared in the Looping Louie episode of Board James and eventually a cameo in the AVGN Aladdin Deck Enhancer episode.
Creator Backlash: Derek admits his Metal Storm review is horrible and he can't stand watching it.
Follow the Leader: So relentlessly, cheerfully lampshaded that he seems to have escaped the wrath of even AVGN's fervent fanbase.
Promoted Fanboy: He cameo'd in the AVGN's Aladdin Deck Enhancer review (albeit long after Derek dropped the HVGN persona).
What Could Have Been: The Nightshade review was originally going to end with Derek raising his glass and Nightshade saying "Come on, again with the wine, man?" Then Derek said the line mentioned above (see Throw It In!) as a joke, and they ultimately decided to use that.
