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Rockstar's Next Game Draws Protesters

Rockstar's next title, Bully, has already come under fire from anti-bullying groups. Activists have taken it up another notch, though, by demonstrating outside of the NY Rockstar offices. They've also laid out a list of demands to the game developer, hoping to get the company to change its ways. The Peaceoholics demand Rockstar "Not to release Bully under any circumstances, Volunteer to sell its violent and sexually explicit games in adult video stores only, Let parents return Grand Theft Auto for a full refund until they do a national awareness campaign to educate parents of content and possible effects, Create a fund for victims of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and car-jackings, etc, Make a national apology for misleading and lying to children, parents, and legislators about their intentions and causing insurance premiums to sky rocket, Give a written response within five business days of receipt of these demands" Press the Buttons has commentary, and uses some words I'd like to myself.

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  1. Protesters? by turtled · · Score: 2, Funny

    I though it was, and had to re-read, but it's NOT "prostitutes"

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  2. Peaceaholics pleading to Bush by BlackCobra43 · · Score: 2, Funny

    The irony is so sharp I cut myself.

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  3. Not to say I like the idea... by sH4RD · · Score: 3, Funny

    But the anti-bullies are bullying the creators of Bully.

    How ironic.

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  4. The Response by Deathlizard · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear Peaceoholics

    No.

    Love Rockstar Games.

    PS: Reserve your Copy of Bully today!

  5. Keep it up... by Momoru · · Score: 2, Funny

    Rockstar's next title, Bully, has already come under fire from anti-bullying groups. Activists have taken it up another notch

    These wusses are soooo going to get beat up for their lunch money as soon as I get my hands on them.

  6. Insurance by kaellinn18 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh, so that's why my insurance premiums are so high here in the DC area. It was Rockstar's video games all along. Silly me, I thought it was because YOU PEOPLE CAN'T FUCKING DRIVE!

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  7. Heh by NanoGator · · Score: 2, Funny

    "...do a national awareness campaign to educate parents of content and possible effects..."

    Possible effects include:

    - Bitchiness
    - Irritability
    - Overreactions
    - ... attending protests and making unreasonable demands

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  8. Little Jimmy invites his friend Billy over... by Allison+Geode · · Score: 4, Funny

    Jimmy: Hey, billy, want to come over and play Grand Theft Auto?
    Billy: I'd love to, but mom said I couldn't play violent video games anymore, and she's even out protesting at Rockstar headquarters!
    Jimmy: Yeah, my mom is protesting, too, which means we'll have all afternoon un-attended to do whatever the hell we want!
    Billy: AWESOME! Should I bring my dad's Playboy and my brother's marijuana, too?