Go ahead and Google: "Connecticut State Senator Gayle Slossberg." Now, just imagine how different that page is going to look once news spreads that Sen. Slossberg (D) wants confirmation of the rape scene in Grand Theft Auto IV. The New Haven Advocate reports that Slossberg admits she's never played GTA IV and still needs to confirm the "rumored" rape scene. Apparently, that's not going to stop her from being afraid of the game corrupting children, thus prompting her to introduce legislation requiring better warning labels.
We're not going out on a limb and saying there isn't a rape scene buried under all that code -- remember what happened last time? But Slossberg does have a serious problem. She seems a bit confused as to what to put on these warning labels, telling the newspaper: "I mean what would it say? 'This game will make you a sociopath'?"
Best of luck, Sen. Slossberg! A Google search of your name will never be the same again.
[Via GamePolitics]
Reader Comments (65)
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:19AM (Unverified) said
So you're angry that a civil servant is responding to and investigating concerns raised by religious leaders, angry parents, school teachers, who he is elected to represent?
Seriously, sometimes you guys take these videogames a weeee bit too seriously. Don't get me wrong, I like violent games and pr0n, but as much as I like it, seeing F*** the man!!! anti-regulation posts on this site all time is just annoying.
Seriously, sometimes you guys take these videogames a weeee bit too seriously. Don't get me wrong, I like violent games and pr0n, but as much as I like it, seeing F*** the man!!! anti-regulation posts on this site all time is just annoying.
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:35AM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said
I don't think that anyone is being anti-regulation. We're being pro-responsibility. You should read my response to Eleniel's post, I don't feel like repeating myself.
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Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:23AM (Unverified) said
Are all these bills to control the scourge of video games designed to work concurrently, or consecutively?
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:31AM Ranus Studios said
That might be the single most appropriate post image ever.
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 3:18AM Nick the Hero of Canton said
My GP post:
This sums it up:
(1:32:58 PM) TheMutatedSpork: Why does every fucking politician think there is a rape scene in GTA IV?
(1:33:10 PM) *editedout*: there's a rape scene in gta iv?
(1:33:14 PM) *edited out*: thats disgusting
aka, they just hear what they want to hear.
This sums it up:
(1:32:58 PM) TheMutatedSpork: Why does every fucking politician think there is a rape scene in GTA IV?
(1:33:10 PM) *editedout*: there's a rape scene in gta iv?
(1:33:14 PM) *edited out*: thats disgusting
aka, they just hear what they want to hear.
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 3:34AM (Unverified) said
Somewhat off-topic, but what anime is that picture from?
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 4:30AM zx3junglist said
Fox News story in 5.. 4.. 3..
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 5:47AM (Unverified) said
LordKelvin, I believe that is Full Metal Alchemist. I could be wrong though.
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 7:56AM Scaught said
I'm still looking for the supposed rape scene in Tetris. I swear some of those blocks were not asking to have a long piece slide between them
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 8:16AM (Unverified) said
What was the chick wearing? I hear it really depends on what the girl is wearing.
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 8:26AM (Unverified) said
I almost wish Joystiq wouldn't print these kind of stories anymore. Theres no reason for me to get all worked up this early in the morning...
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:09PM (Unverified) said
"Mr. [deleted]:
Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns.
The article in the New Haven Advocate misrepresented my off-the-record-comments during an informal conversation about parenting. I was in no way announcing a legislative proposal, announcing intent to introduce legislation or taking a public position on restricting the content of video games.
Thank you again for your interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
With warm regards,
Gayle Slossberg"
Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns.
The article in the New Haven Advocate misrepresented my off-the-record-comments during an informal conversation about parenting. I was in no way announcing a legislative proposal, announcing intent to introduce legislation or taking a public position on restricting the content of video games.
Thank you again for your interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
With warm regards,
Gayle Slossberg"
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 1:10PM (Unverified) said
"Mr. [name deleted]:
Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns.
The article in the New Haven Advocate misrepresented my off-the-record-comments during an informal conversation about parenting. I was in no way announcing a legislative proposal, announcing intent to introduce legislation or taking a public position on restricting the content of video games.
Thank you again for your interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
With warm regards,
Gayle Slossberg"
Thank you for contacting my office with your concerns.
The article in the New Haven Advocate misrepresented my off-the-record-comments during an informal conversation about parenting. I was in no way announcing a legislative proposal, announcing intent to introduce legislation or taking a public position on restricting the content of video games.
Thank you again for your interest. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
With warm regards,
Gayle Slossberg"
Posted: Jun 26th 2008 8:30PM (Unverified) said
Facepalm worthy indeed.
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