Yesterday we told you that GamePolitics found news that Jack Thompson might be attending the Game Developers Conference as a keynote speaker, but it turns out that the GDC knew nothing of this. Now it looks like Jack is that guy who shows up at the party, swearing that someone there invited him.
The GDC sent us a statement of correction:
“The Game Developers Conference has not extended an invitation to Jack Thompson to speak at GDC 2008,” Jamil Moledina, executive director, Game Developers Conference, said. “We look forward to announcing the full speaker lineup closer to the show.”
Guy at the door: Ooh, hmm. [looks at the list] Yeah man, you're not on the list.
Jack Thompson: Are you sure? Check again.
Guy at the door: No, man, you're not on here. Sorry, dude -- but you can leave those beers here if you want.
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8:15 AM on 11.06.2007
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I guess we're not invited to his super awesome party which will be like a hundred times better than your smelly nelly party so there :,(
Jack: Well guys, I'm gonna head out now...
GDC: Alright man, have a nice night.
Jack: Probably just gonna watch some TV, have a little snack, relax. Alone. You know.
GDC: Alright, cool man. Enjoy.
Jack: Yeah, I really like spending some time alone. I'd love to party with you guys, but I had a really long day. Yeah, I think going home and not having a crazy party would be for the best.
GDC: Glad you feel that way. Hey, this keg's kicked, somebody tap another one!
Jack: I mean, maybe I'm wrong. It might be cool to hang out...
GDC: *no response, too busy not being crazy douchebags*
Jack: Okay... see you guys later, I guess.
*car drives by and splashes Jack with mud as he walks away, alone*
... but by dunking booth I thought they really meant "tank full of sharks..."
... and by sharks I hoped they really meant "sharks with lasers attached to their heads..."
I'm pretty disappointed now.
A JT dunking booth at GDC or Penny Arcade Expo would be the best idea for a charity event ever, and Jack could cite it as an example where he was actually useful for some purpose.