With the map of what appears to be Israel in the background speaks to his desire to be seen as a messiah in the jewish tradition "..initially meant any person who was anointed to a certain position at WOTC, at first that of Designer, later that of King Designer and also that of a Prophet Designer."
Also remember he got the name "The Rouse" in use through an alias on ENworld. People who want themselves referred to in the third person usually have more than a little self importance to them.
And then their is the whole black shirt that says on the front "Jesus Saves!!" and on the back "..and takes half damage." Notice he has a black t-shirt on in the interview? And he is smiling and holding a d20!!
The Rouse wants to be the messiah of D&D, and he is skillfully maneuvering himself into that position. He has crafted one Edition to rule them all.
Three editions for the Grognard-kings under the sky,
Seven for the players in the halls of gaming,
Nine for fan boys doomed to dice,
One for The Rouse on his WOTC throne,
In the land of Renton where the suits lie.
One Edition to rule them all, One Edition to find them,
One Edition to bring them all, and in the points of light bind them,
In the land of Renton where the suits lie.
