Three Dog

Three Dog is the DJ who runs the Galaxy News Radio. There he plays classic tunes from the 1940s and 1950s (like "Maybe" and "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire") and announces news.

Three Dog is a classic example of a revolutionary radio personality. He calls himself a disc jockey despite the fact that he doesn't know what a "disc" is. He frequently mocks the other popular radio station, Enclave Radio. This mocking manifests itself as impersonations of President John Henry Eden's voice and speaking style.

Three Dog also encourages his listeners to continue "fighting the good fight" and encourages Good Samaritanism. Among his objects of praise are the Brotherhood of Steel, whom he commends for fighting for the people of the wastes. Three Dog also provides steady updates on the player's progress and actions, though he rarely knows the full story and is necessarily vague about the events he describes. Depending on your karma, he may speak of you in a positive or negative light. If killed, you can find a journal on him, detailing his mission and origin. Three Dog also provides Public Service Announcements containing instructions on topics from radiation management to weapon maintenance to the folly of feeding yao guai.

If Three Dog is killed, he is replaced as the announcer by Margaret the technician.

Humor from Three Dog
--Announcing himself on GNR broadcast --While discussing the several vault dwellers who have left Vault 101 recently. --While mocking President Eden's signature sign-on. --Mocking Enclave Radio --Announcing himself on GNR broadcast. --While discussing weapon maintenance over GNR Broadcast. --One of Three Dog's many helpful PSAs. Likely a reference to "Don't feed the bears" PSAs. --Addressed to the player after obtaining the Ghoul Mask. --While discussing Talon Company Mercs --While discussing the brutality of Raiders --To the Vault 101 Dweller --PSA regarding geiger counters(devices for measuring radiation) --PSA regarding Feral Ghouls. --Talking about radiation safety. Likely a reference to the "Only you can prevent forest fires." ads --Addressed to the player after completing the You Gotta Shoot 'Em in the Head quest and killing some of the targets. --Weather forecast predicting life in the Wasteland.
 * It is I, Three Dog, your friendly neighborhood disc jockey! What's a disc? Hell if I know, but I'm gonna keep talking anyway."
 * "What the hell is going on down there? Revolution? Vacation?…Somebody fart?"
 * "Hey nifty America, it's me, your president, John Henr…[laughter]"
 * "People of the Capital Wasteland, it is I, Three Dog, your ruler and master! Hear me and Obey!…Oh, sorry, that's that other radio station…"
 * "Cause one dog ain't enough and two is too low, it’s me Three Dog."
 * "Never forget the importance of periodic weapon maintenance; rifle, pistol, police baton, I don't care which. If your weapon is falling apart, the only wasteland asshole it's going to kill is you. So be smart. Salvage those parts and make repairs whenever you can."
 * "And now, a public service announcement: Don't feed the Yao Guai. That is all."
 * "And by the way, you look like a total freakshow in that mask. Sorry, but someone had to say it."
 * "Whatever you have, they want, and they're not really into asking politely."
 * "And for God's sake, don't go waving the white flag! They'll just strangle you with it."
 * "You look like someone with about a million questions, lay it on me."
 * "Tick, Tick, Tickity, means run your ass out of there."
 * "They are pretty much mindless zombies, so kill as many of 'em as you damn-well please."
 * "Only you can prevent human flesh fires."
 * "What's the deal, 101? You killin' for kicks or is this a paying gig?"
 * "Today's weather, excessively violent, with a chance of dismemberment. Stay tuned for our Five-Day Forecast!"

Will occasionally mention character's class or ranking, such as "Vault Boogeyman" or "Paladin" and then describe quests the player has done.

Trivia
Though both his headwrap and sunglasses are items on his person, the ones being "worn" are part of his model. As such killing him and looting them will not cause them to be removed from his corpse; though the headwrap and sunglasses are taken away after you loot him for the PC version of Fallout 3. (see screenshot)


 * Note: According to IMDB, Erik Dellums, the voice actor for Three Dog, was in a 1986 work by Spike Lee entitled She's Gotta Have It. His character?  Dog 3.

His name could be a reference to American rock band, Three Dog Night.

Three Dog could have also been named after the 'Three Dog Bakery' in Bethesda, Maryland near where Bethesda Softworks is based.

Also, he could have been created in reference to Super Soul from the 1971 movie "Vanishing Point" in which the radio dj Super Soul works as a narrator on the main characters actions and gives him hints on how to proceed in his quest.

Three Dog's howling may be in relation to the 1960's radio personality Wolfman Jack, who would play a recorded wolf howl during his time on the radio.

Appearances
Three Dog appears only in Fallout 3. His voice is performed by Erik Todd Dellums.

Related quests

 * Galaxy News Radio
 * Following in His Footsteps
 * Caching in with Three Dog