May 8, 2007 -
Not content to sue (so far this year) the Florida Bar, the Florida Supreme Court, GTA publisher Take-Two Interactive and leading gaming blog Kotaku, game-hatin' barrister Jack Thompson has focused on a new target, burger franchise Wendy's.In the latest issuance from his nonstop e-mail machine, Thompson turns his attention to Wendy's CEO Kerri Anderson. What's Thompson's gripe? Obesity? Cholesterol? The Frostys are too thick to suck through a straw?
Nah. It's Rockstar's upcoming Manhunt 2. So just what is Wendy's connection with Manhunt 2? There isn't one, unless you connect the dots the way Jack Thompson connects the dots.
With essentially no one left to sue, Thompson has latched onto a Wendy's promotional tie-in with Nintendo Wii toys (pictured at left). The issue seems to be that:
a.) Manhunt 2 is what Thompson calls a "murder simulator"
b.) Manhunt 2 will appear on the Wii (among other systems)
c.) Wendy's is promoting the Wii, therefore;
d.) Wendy's is promoting Manhunt 2, which promotes murder
Thompson also claims to have the inside track on what deceased Wendy' founder Dave Thomas would have wanted in this regard:
A dear friend of mine worked for Wendy’s and with Dave Thomas closely for years. From that I know that Dave Thomas never would have tolerated the use of Wendy’s good name to promote Nintendo’s Wii, not with this game available on the Wii platform.
So, second hand, friend-of-a-friend info on the inner thoughts of a dead guy. Is that what passes for evidence in Thompson's world these days?
Funny, though. None of the toys depicted on the Wendy's site seem to be from Manhunt 2. In fact, they all look rather E-rated.
Just to be clear here, Thompson has neither sued nor has he threatened to sue Wendy's. However, he has been making noises of late about an international movement to block the publication of Manhunt 2, with details coming next week. Sounds to GP as though Thompson and British Parliamentarian Keith Vaz, another Manhunt critic, will be teaming up.
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I saw this on wikipedia.Isn't it Ironic that a person you is trying to ban violent video games made a story about a guy going around and killing people.And then he refuses to make this supposed "donation"
He's such a fuckstick
He's like Dean Wormer, but without the personality or memorable dialog. Jack Thompson is just... a loudmouth.
"That's the worst idea I've ever heard in my life, Jack."
"Yes, this is horrible, this idea."
1) Osama bin Laden hates American freedom.
2) Americans are free to play whatever video games they want.
3) Jack Thompson wants video games banned or at least federally regulated, thus:
*** 4) Jack Thompson supports Osama bin Laden!!! ***
So what do you guys think? Just thought I'd share this with the GP folks... :)
Tim (aka the Slipperman)
He is runnin out of steam and he is going to fail just like bell bottomed jeans in the 70's
Quad9Damage. I am so about to go to Wendy's. Right now. Questions: Chicken nuggets or a hamburger for my kid's meal?
"Research at MIT, measuring people's reactions while playing video games. found that muscle tension and other physic signs of anger were more pronounced when SOFTWARE MALFUNCTIONED then when a character died in the course of the game."***
Maybe Mr Thompson should go after Microsoft crappy design of windows and all the bugs in it then go after video games. Because according to MIT angry is more "pronounced" when your computer bugs then when you die in a game. But then we all know Mr. Thompson is not a responsible man.
*** Peter Coffee writer in EWEEK. Article was in their April 15, 2002 issue. I don't have the link but that should get in discretion if you want to check it out.
Yes, but Germany was a threat. Jack's just a paranoid dumbass
The axiom itself is pretty head-scratching, especially when you consider the typical game for the Wii, so Jack presents a rationalization by holding up Manhunt 2 as the prototypical video game. Now it's true that the term "straw man argument" gets tossed around incorrectly (along with "ad hominem"), but here we've got a perfect example. And JT can't even manage to knock the strawman down, as the illustrious history of his legal career can attest.
And while Jack's behavior is perfectly consistent with his beliefs, the manner of his presentation does call into question his ability to actually act rationally in arguing for them. There's really not too much difference left anymore between him and the guy who screams unintelligible sermons from my street corner every few days.
three words
1) Bat
2) Shit
3) Loco
It's arguable whether Thompson has actually born false witness... but it's pretty clear that he does lie about things.
Manhunt 2 will be released for Wii
Wii is a games console
Wendy's promotes Wii
Wendy's founder dies
Conclusion: Wendy's owner died of the pain the release of Manhunt 2.("What-hunt?").
Seriously, MR Thompson, your logic doesn't make sense. If I wear a Wii t-shirt, am I asking children to play Manhunt 2, wich in your dreamland,m instantly turns them into ruthless killers? I know you already know this, but for the record THE MACHINE ITSELF WON'T BUY THE GAME UNSUPERVISED, WON'T FORGET TO EXPLAIN CHILDREN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL LIFE AND GAMES, AND THEN WON'T SELL THEM A GUN. Nuff said.
As for the ignoring...why? He hasn't hit a single one, and he provides good entertainment value. Unlike the "seduction of the innocent" author. Beeyatch.
With this kind of totaly illogical reasoning, one could argue that the following Parties are 'promoting violence':
Producers of TV- Systems on which violent movies can be seen
TV-stations that air violent movies
Police officers who carry dangerous guns and are admired by little children (they all want the guns...)
Military personel (for the same reason)
The goverment for waging wars (more violence...)
newspapers, for printing violence
and
Churches - anyone read about Moses and the death of the first born ? Jesus- promotion for mass murder !
So, if that Airhead thinks about a case against wendies - I'ld think about sueing HIM because he's forcing me to violent thoughts involving very very nasty things unsuitable for minors.
I guess 10 Million would be just enough to cure me from those thoughts...
the Mooninites are cartoon characters
The Mooninites supposedly threatened terrorism against Boston
Therefore, Scooby Doo is a terrorist
Scooby Doobie Die!!
And he promotes weed.
The dictionary is made out of paper
Paper is used to roll cigarettes
Cigarettes can contain marijuana
Marijuana is a drug
Meth is a drug
Therefore, the dictionary is made out of meth
More crooked logic
1. Spider Man is movie
2. Everything is promoting spider man
3. Everything is promoting movies
4. Porn are movies
5. Everything is promoting porn
6. Sue everybody and get in news more for being an ass
5)Kevin Bacon has probably eaten Wendy's before.
6) Therefore, Kevin Bacon is promoting Murder.
Also: I'm pretty sure almost any wendys manager would beat the snot out of you if you told them your logic.
"ignore him and he’ll go away."
isn't that what we said about Germany during the early years of WW2?