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GDC: We didn't invite Jack Thompson photo

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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mackisawesome's Avatar
mackisawesome at 11/06/2007 08:21
i would've loved to see how that went down.
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lowercaseluke at 11/06/2007 08:31
"This is an industry that lies about the ratings on its products, sells those products to underage kids behind their parents’ backs, and then wants nothing but an incestuous gathering in San Francisco to congratulate itself on how smart it is." - JT

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 :,(
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 11/06/2007 08:40
hahah @ lowercaseluke
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Surf314 at 11/06/2007 08:41
They would never invite him because he is someone who cherry picks his "facts" when he can find some that backs up his view point (no matter how unscientific or biased the study) and makes up the rest. It would be interesting to have an intelligent discourse on the subject, but when it really comes down to it the system isn't really broken. If anything it's the lack of informed parents, which isn't really the industries fault. If some parents take their kids to see Saw IV will Hollywood have to be shutdown? If he really wants to make a difference he should launch an education campaign to help parents with the ratings and content of the games. But he just wants attention.
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DeusPayne at 11/06/2007 08:42
JT confuses me more and more every day.
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Snaileb at 11/06/2007 08:42
I'd love to see a GP and JT debate as well, this bummed me out..
Velt's Avatar
Velt at 11/06/2007 08:46
Poor Jacko, he will have to stay home touching himself alone while playing Halo 3.
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B-Radicate at 11/06/2007 08:56
Jack Thompson, the face of sanity.
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nicojay at 11/06/2007 09:00
J.T. goes where he wants when he wants, says what he wants when he wants. He'll be there I'll put a hundred squid on it.
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nademagnet at 11/06/2007 09:15
I don't think this should surprise anyone. Personally, I don't think it would have gone well.
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MechaMonkey at 11/06/2007 09:22
Scene: Jack stands outside GDC, watching the crazy partying and tomfoolery occurring within.

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*
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 11/06/2007 09:39
MechaMonkey - haha! well played
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PraiseChaos at 11/06/2007 10:13
Oh.... By "keynote speaker" I thought they really meant "dunking booth victim"...

... 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.
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king3vbo at 11/06/2007 10:15
Why would he lie about that? He should have known he would be shot down
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Necros at 11/06/2007 10:21
You almost have to feel sorry for the guy. He looks so happy in that picture.
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Eschatos at 11/06/2007 11:25
What a poor man, I feel so sorry for him.
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Sharpless at 11/06/2007 12:26
Jack reportedly performed very well at VGXPO, recently. Polite, reasonably well-informed, even said that no game on its own will turn someone into a killer. (Read that again. He said it.) It just seems that he got a little arrogant (gasp!) and presumptuous and, instead of being understanding about it and apologizing, he's slinging mud and acting like a jilted prom date.
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Wootex at 11/07/2007 22:32
@Praise Chaos
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.
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Fading Star at 01/16/2008 21:57
:(.
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