Corki/Trivia

General

 * There has been some speculation that Corki is possibly inspired by Aurel Vlaicu the Gyrocopter from . This, however, has been proven false, given that Corki was released on Patch V0.9.25.21 which was dated September 19, 2009 while Gyrocopter was released on DotA version 6.68 which is dated July 28, 2010.
 * However, it's very likely that Corki was based on the Warcraft III unit "Dwarven Flying Machine", whose model would later be used by DoTA modders to make "Aurel Vlaicu". All 3 present a midget-like creature on in "convertible" flying machine with two big engines that can fire rockets.
 * Corki was the first champion to have 2 Legendary skins, and also the first (and only) champion to have 3. Notably, all are older skins that have either retired to the legacy skins vault or were never for sale to begin with.

Lore

 * According to Corki's updated lore, he flies a Reconnaissance Operations Front Line (ROFL) Copter, a reference to the Roflcopter of internet subculture.
 * is the one who made his Reconnaissance Operations Front Line Copter.
 * Corki's dance is referencing "Do A Barrel Roll", a famous internet meme. A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.

Quotes

 * uses many aviator slang phrases when he speaks, several of which humorously convey much more vulgar language:
 * Blackshoe - A derogatory term for non-flying personnel, as World War II aviators traditionally wore brown shoes.
 * Bogey - An unidentified, potentially hostile aircraft.
 * Charlie Foxtrot - Cluster F***, a term used in a situation in which everything has gone completely wrong.
 * Delta Sierra - Dumb S***, an insult towards someone who completely blunders something.
 * Lima Oscar Lima - for 'LOL,' an Internet slang phrase that means "Laugh Out Loud." Also the acronym for "League of Legends".
 * Nugget - An aviator on his first tour, a rookie or newbie.
 * Sortie - A military mission or attack by a single plane.
 * Speed of Heat - Very, very fast.
 * Spooled Up - Excited. Spooling up is also the act of bringing an aircraft's engines to idling RPMs to prepare for takeoff.
 * Up To Snuff - To be aware of what is going on.
 * Whiskey Delta - Weak D***, an insult aimed at an aviator who caves under pressure.
 * quote, "This is Major Tom to Ground Control." is a reference to the song "".
 * shares two quotes with - "Bombs away" and "Incoming".

Skins

 * It is based on the sport specifically the American gold medal won by a team of 4 at the 2010 Winter Olympics: Steve Holcom, Steve Mesler, Curtis Tomasevicz and Justin Olsen (in the splashart, flags are visible with the colors of the United States flag.)
 * It is based on the sport specifically the American gold medal won by a team of 4 at the 2010 Winter Olympics: Steve Holcom, Steve Mesler, Curtis Tomasevicz and Justin Olsen (in the splashart, flags are visible with the colors of the United States flag.)


 * The was a famous German World War I ace. Corki's Red Baron skin resembles Richthofen's plane, except the wings initially featured  rather than crosses. With patch V1.0.0.83 however, Riot edited the skin, replacing the roundels with the famed crosses.
 * He shares this theme with.
 * He shares this theme with.


 * This skin was awarded to all players who signed up before January 14, 2010. Players who signed up before the date received Corki and UFO Corki for free. Quoted as being "technically the first Legendary Skin completed" when it was announced alongside Ice Toboggan Corki.
 * This skin was awarded to all players who signed up before January 14, 2010. Players who signed up before the date received Corki and UFO Corki for free. Quoted as being "technically the first Legendary Skin completed" when it was announced alongside Ice Toboggan Corki.


 * He shares this theme with and.
 * He shares this theme with and.


 * It was added in early April, 2011 where he is riding and using his machine gun.
 * If Corki's attacks crit while using the Urfrider skin, Urf will grunt and throw his spatula at the target.
 * Corki's Urfrider skin is the second skin presented by GANK industries, after.
 * Corki's Urfrider skin is the second skin presented by GANK industries, after.


 * This skin is related to "Fnatic", who have won the League of Legends Season One Championship finals.
 * This skin represents LaMiaZeaLoT of Fnatic.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.
 * He shares this theme with, , and.

Relations

 * Corki and are co-owners of Piltover Customs.
 * Heimerdinger also created Corki's Reconnaissance Operations Front-Line Copter (ROFL copter).