Duke made it on the "Most Patriotic Game Characters" list

[WarThrash]

Gamespot compiled a list of the Gaming's Greatest Patriots for this 4th of July and, while not actually numbered in any particular order, Duke is the second from last. The Boss from MGS3 takes the last spot, so I'm guessing that they are ordering them from least to greatest.

You can also cycle through the pictures to see the other picks
http://www.gamespot.com/special_feat...x.html?image=8

[marioman360]

Originally Posted by Gamespot

Everyone's favorite kicker of alien posterior and chewer of bubble gum isn't a patriot in the typical sense, despite the fact that he does defend our way of life from alien invaders. No, Duke Nukem is more of a patriot because he embodies all of the stereotypical elements of an American hero. He's big. He's foulmouthed. He likes strippers. And most importantly, he likes to carry really powerful weapons and blow stuff up--which is kind of what happens on the Fourth of July anyway.

Not a bad explanation.