Last week, j00kst3r made a post regarding Jack Thompson's generous proposition to donate $10,000 to a charity of Paul Eibeler (of Take Two Interactive) if a videogame developer would create a game based on his senerio. I'm not even going to attempt to explain Thompson's desired game, because that's just far too much illogical crazy for me to digest.
This week, however, we see a twist in the drama tornado that is Jack Thompson. Some GTA modders took Jack up on his offer and created little demo of his 'videogame'. However, Jack decided that it wasn't what he wanted (meaning he didn't find it very funny someone called his bluff), and then proceeded to say his offer of a 10 grand donation was just 'satire'. Hardy har har all you little kids suffering from terminal illnesses! It was a joke! Laughter's the best medicine, isn't it!!!
Well, the boys over at Penny Arcade caught wind of this and decided to poke Jack a bit about the dollar amount, and it seems Jack didn't take to kindly to it. A few phone calls, e-mails, and lawsuit threats later, the crew over at PA decided to be the better man and ante'd up 10 grand to charity--in Jack's name. Jack, you've been OWNED!
But wait, it gets better! Jack sends a letter to the Seattle police department, calling for the arrest of Gabe and Tycho, and the shut down of PA! His grounds, they're selling T-shirts that say, "I Hate Jack Thompson". In his sensitive world, this is harrassment. (gotta read that letter people, it's hysterical!) As of yet, there's been no word back from the police...
Adding to Jack's bad day, The National Institute on Media and the Family has called for ole Jack to stop associating himself with their name. Dr. Walsh sent an open letter, stating that Jack's tactics and constant dropping of their name is shedding their cause in a negitive light. Gee--you think. Dr. Walsh is also miffed that Jack resorts to third grade school yard tactics by bashing people he respects, including game developers and other industry members.
Jack responds with infallible logic--
Or something to that effect.
Stand by folks. We all know this isn't over yet. Jacky's out of meds and just getting started.
UPDATE:
Here's another link, bound to make gamma froth at the mouth! :P
Posted by Zoso at October 18, 2005 11:53 AMI'M BAAAAAAAACK!!!
(Insert maniacal laughter)
It's been much to long since my last post, and this is the perfect topic to discuss today. Basically in one sentence:
I. HATE. JACK. THOMPSON.
I am dead serious. You see, in my opinion, ole Wacko Jacko (no pun intended) is nothing more than a religious extremist with sesitivity issues and tactic capabilities of a second grader. A retarded second grader. With one blind eye. But seriously though, this guy's full of bull. He'll do anything to make his views law. I wish he and that hag Hillary Clinton would just up and die already.
I apologize if this was rude or offensive in anyway leader Zoso.
On a lighter note, I'm doing a poll and I would like everyone to participate. The subject is:
If Final Fantasy were to be banned from the U.S.A.,
how would you feel? What would you do given your influence and capabilities?
(Also, bit of a random question. What the hell does pot kettle black mean?)
You see, in my opinion, ole Wacko Jacko (no pun intended) is nothing more than a religious extremist with sesitivity issues and tactic capabilities of a second grader. A retarded second grader. With one blind eye.
LMAO! You do hate him, don't you?
Jack Thompson is...I don't know if I even have the words. Crazy doesn't even seem to fit. Manical is a bit warmer, but lacks that insipid insanity he does so well. Basically, this guy is a big ass helping of WTF soup. It's pretty bad when the groups that have the same agenda as you begin to back away (or down right flee now). You think this moron would get the message...
Final Fantasy banned? I'd be pretty pissed off. I'd probably write some hate mail (a lot of hate mail). Then I'd get off my ass, buy a modded PS2 and import my games from Japan.
(Also, bit of a random question. What the hell does pot kettle black mean?)
It's a break down of the saying, "Pot, meet Kettle," which is another break down of the saying, "That's the pot calling the kettle black". Which basically is calling someone a hypocrit. The idea behind it is that a pot and kettle are tied together and never very far apart from each other.
http://www.bartleby.com/59/4/potcallingth.html
Here's some more theories on the saying:
http://www.goenglish.com/ThePotCallingTheKettleBlack.asp
I apologize if this was rude or offensive in anyway
Ha ha! You're politeness makes me feel bad about my constant dropping of the f bomb! Stop it! ;P
Oh, and welcome back!
Wow...that's the first time I forgot to finish signing my name. I think I need a nap...
Posted by: Zoso at October 18, 2005 04:47 PMLMAO! You forgot to finish signing you name? Well, I can't really comment much because I don't know who Jack Thompson is.
I do know that I would be pissed off if FF was banned. I would either import my games, blackmarket them or something. I would still find a way to play FF. The person that banned FF would be the target of hate mail, prolly more spam, and some extremely pissed off people. (Me included)
Posted by: Mia Hoshifaia at October 18, 2005 07:28 PMOMG! I'm an idiot! I know who Jack Thompson is! (Blonde moment) That guy is fucking wack. He needs a mom or a wife or someone around him with common sense because he obviously is lacking in that department. Sorry to break it to ya Jack but America is a free country, so fuck off!
Posted by: Mia Hoshifaia at October 18, 2005 07:37 PMSorry to post again but LMFAO.
Muhammad was a pirate.
WTF?! What the hell is this guy smoking!? Yes, he was the big bad pirate of the fucking desert!
I thought that he had a degree in Law, yet he seems to think that he also has a degree in Psychiatry. That drives me crazy.
Posted by: Mia Hoshifaia at October 19, 2005 07:25 AMBwaha haha ha! I missed that part! Pirates are cool. JT better chill out or someone might yo-ho-ho his ass.
Posted by: Zoso at October 19, 2005 05:04 PMEvil Robot Santa Claus: HO HO HO! I'm gonna go
jolly on yo fool ass!
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Sorry but I had to say it once and for all. That and I was watching the Christmas episodes of Futurama. God I love wvil robot Santa.
Posted by: gamma at October 19, 2005 06:09 PMHere's another link, bound to make gamma froth at the mouth! :P
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MUST. KILL. JACK. THOMPSON!!!!!!!!!! KILLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!
COME MY SHEEP OF THE DAMNED! YOU SHALL TASTE FLESH TONIGHT!
Posted by: gamma at October 19, 2005 06:19 PMEvil Robot Santa kicks ass! All hail Xmas!!!!
Posted by: Zoso at October 19, 2005 08:05 PM