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'''White Hat''' is a [[stick figure]] character in [[xkcd]]. He is distinguished by his eponymous white hat which appears to be in the shape and style of a {{w|boater}}. He has a similar appearance to [[Black Hat]] other than the color of their respective hats. However, he is far less often depicted. He is sometimes referred to as "White Hat Guy" in the transcripts.
 
'''White Hat''' is a [[stick figure]] character in [[xkcd]]. He is distinguished by his eponymous white hat which appears to be in the shape and style of a {{w|boater}}. He has a similar appearance to [[Black Hat]] other than the color of their respective hats. However, he is far less often depicted. He is sometimes referred to as "White Hat Guy" in the transcripts.
  
Unlike {{w|white hat}} characters in fiction or hacker terminology, xkcd's White Hat is not smart or heroic. In fact, he is often depicted making faulty statements that are criticized by other characters.
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Unlike {{w|White hat (computer security)|white hat}} characters in fiction or hacker terminology, xkcd's White Hat is not smart or heroic. In fact, he is often depicted making faulty statements that are criticized by other characters.
  
 
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Revision as of 20:50, 25 August 2013

White Hat

White hat as seen in 973: MTV Generation
First appearance 260: The Glass Necklace
Appearances 179

White Hat is a stick figure character in xkcd. He is distinguished by his eponymous white hat which appears to be in the shape and style of a boater. He has a similar appearance to Black Hat other than the color of their respective hats. However, he is far less often depicted. He is sometimes referred to as "White Hat Guy" in the transcripts.

Unlike white hat characters in fiction or hacker terminology, xkcd's White Hat is not smart or heroic. In fact, he is often depicted making faulty statements that are criticized by other characters.