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Halo 3 versus Jack Thompson: The unstoppable force meets the immovable idiot photo

We all know that Jack Thompson's ideas aren't exactly the most sensible or intelligent. Maybe his plan is to continue spouting the most insane babble on Earth to keep himself in the news, but hey, so long as he's doing things crazy things like fighting Halo 3, I'll happily give him the attention he deserves. It was many, many months ago when Jack O' Lantern first wrote one of his love letters to Microsoft, having decided Halo 3 was evil and to be stopped, and he hasn't forgotten his grudge.

Thompson aims to have Halo 3 declared a public nuisance in Florida in a tactic identical to his failed attempt to stop Bully going on sale last year. Recycling failed ideas, Mr. Thompson? Bad form, old chap. Of course, the main issue here is that no videogame can be tried as a public nuisance, as it doesn't involve gambling, lewd conduct or prostitution. Any competent lawyer would know that, but Thompson is preparing to try it anyway, for the second time in as many years.

It's quite obvious why Thompson has a problem with Halo 3 -- it's the biggest game release of the year and has generated a lot of attention, attention that Thompson aims to leech off of like the parasite he is. Amusingly, that very same reason is also why Thompson will fail. Everybody knows you can't fight the mainstream, and Halo 3 is as mainstream as gaming gets. Still, people wonder why I cover the man when he's doing pathetic stuff like this. Should speak for itself.

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atheistium's Avatar
atheistium at 09/22/2007 08:22
can i first say awesome monocle picture, i hope your wearing that to the awards ceremony.
Also I love you O_O;;
ALSO: Jackson = cock
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 09/22/2007 08:23
Jack Thompson loses teh haloes
KonohaShinobi's Avatar
KonohaShinobi at 09/22/2007 08:25
Weird how he hasn't even attempted to fight MP3 or ANY Wii games for that matter...and the Wii is more mainstream than the 360...
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deiga-the-semivaliant at 09/22/2007 08:25
Ah, yes. Jack Thompson.


I think I've already ranted enough about the man to last me one lifetime, so I'll just say this. Keep fighting the fight, and we'll be sure to always be there laughing.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 09/22/2007 08:47
Jack has become a public menace.
ConsummateK's Avatar
ConsummateK at 09/22/2007 08:54
I hope he becomes enough of a pain in Microsoft's backside that they feel compelled to have their legion of lawyers bury him.
Tull's Avatar
Tull at 09/22/2007 08:58
I have a feeling MS has a team of lawyers set-up just to crush said roach of a man if and when it became necessary.
h3lios's Avatar
h3lios at 09/22/2007 09:02
Perhaps the only reason why Halo 3 is a good thing. It might lead to Jack's game over before he finishes the fight.


i think i just made a 2 in pun.
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Angry Irish at 09/22/2007 09:04
@KonohaShinobi

Oh, that would be much bigger fail. There aren't even any games worth fighting against for the Wii (I always capitalize for my babies). The only game Jack would consider "evil" would be Resident Evil 4. And right now, fighting Resident Evil 4 would be like protesting against Saw 2. Both have existed for too long.
DGX Goggles's Avatar
DGX Goggles at 09/22/2007 09:11
I can't wait to see him get destroyed.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 09/22/2007 09:13
I'm confused...how is Halo 3 enough of a public nuisance to be taken to court? It isn't AO, it isn't controversial...what's his problem with it?
Diomeneus's Avatar
Diomeneus at 09/22/2007 09:17
Thompson should be outlawed from breeding... there is only room for one of his kind on earth (referencing to the fact that if Jack was indeed gone then somebody else would just pick up the torch). As infuriating as he used to be I would rather have the now relatively harmless of to evils.
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DannyBoy at 09/22/2007 09:20
@ Konoha

As unbelievable and batshit insane as it sounds, he did threaten to sue Wendy's over the Wii-based happy meal toys they had, since apparently that means they endorsed Manhunt 2, and Dave Thomas would have never stood for something like that...

via Gamepolitics
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killatia at 09/22/2007 09:21
i agree that the only reason he's going after halo 3 is because of the hype and not for the contents. Too bad it'll be out in a few days so this lawsuit failed before it even began. and if for some reason he gone there's plenty of halo fans in florida to cone knocking on jacks door to beat the living shit out of him so he'll lose either way.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 09/22/2007 09:31
It's a tradition at this point...

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GuitarAtomik at 09/22/2007 09:37
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 09/22/2007 09:44
I'm confused...how is Halo 3 enough of a public nuisance to be taken to court? It isn't AO, it isn't controversial...what's his problem with it?
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 09/22/2007 09:46
What the christ? Why do I have a double post 7 posts apart 0_o
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Stratus at 09/22/2007 09:56
First that is the greatest title I have ever read. Second, this part of his official court documents made me laugh.

"Under penalty of perjury, I declare the foregoing facts are true, correct, and complete, so help me God, this September 21, 2007. Copies of this complaint have been provided by electronic means and by fax upon both parties on this date."

When he uses facts such as:

"Lee Boyd Malvo, the younger of the two “DC Beltway Snipers” was trained on Halo to kill residents within Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C."

and

"...John Muhammad, knew the efficacy of the first Halo video game in this regard, because the Army in which he served used this same murder simulator to train snipers to kill. Malvo learned well on Halo."

also,

"The proof as to the causal nexus between violence simulation video games and real-world violence is legion..."

So counter-proof must be legion as well?
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 09/22/2007 10:04

Paint.net is awesome.
joeisremy's Avatar
joeisremy at 09/22/2007 10:43
everyone knows that Bill Gates could just have him murdered...man that would be sweet
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 09/22/2007 10:44
If he can't get Grand Theft Auto or Bulley banned. What makes this man think he's going to be able to get a game where your not even killing human (looking) figures banned?
Tull's Avatar
Tull at 09/22/2007 10:46
Maybe he thinks the killing of Grunts is like babykilling or something. They do have very cute, squeaky voices.
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dprime at 09/22/2007 10:53
Jack Thompson should be illegalized, or at least highly taxed and regulated.
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The Incredible Edible Egg at 09/22/2007 10:56
Lets support Jack Thompson guys! I'm going to create a Jack Thompson fanclub and since were the gamers, were going to give him the ammo!

Lets play the games and list off all the evils of the games for him to display to the world.

No, wait. Lets just sit on the sidelines cheering him on and when he needs us the most, well all have a Halo lan party!
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tom90deg at 09/22/2007 11:07
While I won't say that I saw this coming, in retrospect, It's a rather predictable move by Jack. He may not even be trying to win, but he's just fighting to fight. When you have the (arguably) biggest launch for a game ever, Jack's not going to just let this one pass by. I don't know HOW he thinks he can stop or even slow the colossus, and while I doubt Microsoft will sic their lawyers on him, It would be very amusing :)
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Cheeburga at 09/22/2007 11:07
God I hate this fuck.
Little Burro's Avatar
Little Burro at 09/22/2007 11:30
So, when are the assassination attempts gonna start?
Arcanum's Avatar
Arcanum at 09/22/2007 12:12
He better lock his door at night. I see many master chiefs coming in his direction.
If he does succeed in what he's trying to do(which he definitely won't), some halo fan WILL do something to him.
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AgentMOO at 09/22/2007 12:20
lol, he needs to pick his fights better. This is like trying to cancel christmas
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 09/22/2007 12:31
Good luck Jack, you magnificent lunatic you!
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Velt at 09/22/2007 12:55
Wasnt he already in danger of loosing his license?
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mackisawesome at 09/22/2007 13:08
in all honesty i could care less about halo, but seriously, jack needs to find another hobby
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Eschatos at 09/22/2007 13:26
I liked yer old profile pic better, even though it didn't have a monocle.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 09/22/2007 13:36
If Jack spent the same amount of effort trying to educate the public as he did going after the game industry, we probably wouldn't even have a problem anymore.
drdentz's Avatar
drdentz at 09/22/2007 13:36
GTFO Jack.

G. T. F. O.
bobthecat23's Avatar
bobthecat23 at 09/22/2007 14:42
danm jim streling is FAT
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DarkTetsuya at 09/22/2007 14:46
Boolean:

"what's his problem with it?"

It's a videogame. Anyway we all had a good laugh over it over @ gamepolitics, so really there's not much more I can add.
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vexed alex at 09/22/2007 14:53
"Lee Boyd Malvo, the younger of the two “DC Beltway Snipers” was trained on Halo to kill residents within Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C."

Right, because on a real sniper rifle, you click the right analog stick to zoom and fire with the right trigger. Oh, and all sniper rifles have an LCD screen aiming for you and don't forget the auto aim that helps you look on to a target. Latest in sniping technology.

JT, my man. No one fucking likes or cares about you, guy. Every time you go after a game people look at you as a fool

Maybe you should team up with the people who say God caused the World Trade Center incident. You guys can fools of yourselves to a much higher degree that way.
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Amayirot Akago at 09/22/2007 15:24
JACK THOMPSON LOL.
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dprime at 09/22/2007 16:12
The reason he attacks the 360 and not the Wii is that the Wii is an actual, practical danger.
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ZeeJayTL at 09/22/2007 16:47
so lawyers can get a video gam ban in one state? Isn't that...redundant?
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AliasWyvernspur at 09/22/2007 16:55
Someone needs to make a "Leave Halo Alone" spoof.
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Fading Star at 09/22/2007 17:23
Halo 3 and Jack Thompson, choose your weapons.

I want both of you to stand back-to-back, walk 10 paces, and turn around to fire. The man left standing wins.

BEGIN!
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Orionsaint at 09/22/2007 18:53
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TheExit at 09/22/2007 19:41
His ass needs to be Halo'd! Master Chief FTW!
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 09/22/2007 20:33
Halo is rated M, sure, but there is nothing that objectionable in it, and any complaints to Microsoft for advertising it at all are silly and nonsensical.
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Dexter345 at 09/22/2007 23:13
Do you think Jack Thompson even realizes how tame the Halo series really is? I mean, certainly he hasn't ever PLAYED any of the things he constantly, that would just be silly.
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Sharpless at 09/22/2007 23:42
Stupid Lawyer is stupid.
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Johnnyreb2565 at 09/23/2007 01:27
This is his last tired attempt (hopefully) before his ethics violation hearing in front of the Florida Supreme Court. I wish he practiced in my state(Ohio) cause disbarrment in Ohio is for life. But most States its only a few years.
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