Exclusive: Things punched with EA's brass knuckles
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So, as part of a great press kit to promote Godfather II, EA sent us a really bitchin' set of brass knuckles. But, faster than you can say, "Hey, Jim from legal called and says that mailing people weapons is a f'ing terrible idea," we learned from EA that, sadly, it would like those knuckles back.
We're going to acquiesce when we get the promised return mailer, but, tormented by the thought of having to part with our new friend, we spent the afternoon madly punching everything in sight.
Reader Comments (56)
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:14PM TheDarkWayne said
Noooooooo! Not Lincoln! At least save his face!
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:18PM MowDownJoe said
Punching Lincoln while proudly showing off your TMBG tattoo... talk about a double entendre.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:19PM TheDarkWayne said
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:18PM WiredKnight said
Just tell EA that mailing weapons is a bad idea, and unfortunately, you won't be able to return them.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:19PM (Unverified) said
I was heartbroken -- heartbroken! -- when I received the call today. Stupid sensitive people cramping my style. The irony, of course, is that the cigar that also came with the kit will probably cause more damage over the long term.
At least we get to keep the wooden box. And that handkerchief will come in handy when I'm old and have no shame.
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At least we get to keep the wooden box. And that handkerchief will come in handy when I'm old and have no shame.
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:30PM Crusty Magic said
This will make for an interesting topic on the podcast today.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:32PM LaughingTarget said
I dare you to find 30 foot Stalin and punch him.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:47PM trent steel said
how can we live in a country where you can buy assault rifles (in most states), but you can't give away some sweet brass knuckles?
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:50PM lividmonkey said
I LOL'ed hard!!! Don't send em back. Give em to Engadget for their recession antidote!
Just kidding. Don't really do that.
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Just kidding. Don't really do that.
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 4:58PM lividmonkey said
Oh, you should punch Guitar Hero: Metallica with EA's own brass knuckles! That would be justice.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 5:01PM (Unverified) said
On the bright side, if your wife ever wants a divorce, she's got photographic evidence of spousal abuse!
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 5:36PM Istari Spartan said
I'd be like: Brass knuckles?
What brass knuckles??
Then they'd be like: We'll call the police!
Then 'd be like: To tell them I won't send back the offensive weapons YOU sent to me in the post?
Then they'd be like: Well played speaking cup... well played.
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What brass knuckles??
Then they'd be like: We'll call the police!
Then 'd be like: To tell them I won't send back the offensive weapons YOU sent to me in the post?
Then they'd be like: Well played speaking cup... well played.
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 6:13PM watchthatman said
I want to see a freeze-frame painting of that last picture, Rocky III style, SO hard.
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Posted: Apr 10th 2009 6:53PM (Unverified) said
I think they're probably asking for them back because shipping actual weapons like that would be illegal (I know shuriken, nunchaku and other exotic martial arts weaponry cannot be shipped to and from CA), and they'd be liable if you guys actually did spend the day punching everything in sight.
Heck, they might be able to go after you, just for sending them back, which would be hilarious in a way. =)
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Heck, they might be able to go after you, just for sending them back, which would be hilarious in a way. =)
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 7:14PM Rawrmander said
Mail them back the cig box but inside, instead of the brass knuckles it'll have a video of you staring at the camera saying "no-givey-backsies" then running into the distance like a seven year old.
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