Yeah, reading my response now, it kind of did sound as if I was implying that the video game character was original "Mac". I wanted to mention the game as a po

Yeah, reading my response now, it kind of did sound as if I was implying that the video game character was original "Mac". I wanted to mention the game as a possible inspiration because of who the author of the article is, and the website. Still doesn't rule out multiple references, as you said. Actually I wasn't aware of the songs, so TIL, thanks!