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Surgeon Swears Human Head Transplant Isn't a 'Metal Gear Solid' Publicity Stunt

Posted by Soulskill on from the life-imitates-viral-marketing dept.

Jason Koebler writes: Dr. Sergio Canavero wants to become the first surgeon to perform a human head transplant. But some discerning gamers noticed that a doctor shown in the trailer for Metal Gear Solid V looks almost exactly like Canavero, leading some to speculate that it's all a viral marketing campaign for the upcoming game. Canavero, however, filed a sworn affidavit with Italian police in which he said Konami illegally stole his likeness, and that he has nothing to do with the game.

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  1. Dubious by damn_registrars · · Score: 5, Funny

    I heard he also named his first son up,up,down,down,left,right,left,right,a,b,select,start. There just might be something to this conspiracy.

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  2. Re:I hope it's a publicity stunt by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In that case, Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Öz will certainly be recommending on his next show as a miracle weight loss technique.

  3. Re:Wrong Wrong Wrong by slashmydots · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't tell that to the body. The body thinks it's a head transplant :P

  4. Re:Prove it, then. by JazzLad · · Score: 3, Funny

    As long as the operation is a failure, we win either way.

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  5. Re:Wrong Wrong Wrong by mjm1231 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Let's say we transplant Bob's head onto Steve's body. After the surgery, will Bob say he has a new body, or will Steve say he has a new head? (Hint: don't believe anything Steve says. He's talking through his ass.)

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  6. Re:Only one important question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Abby someone.