Jackass-Inspired Prank Causes Theatre Evacuation
Well here’s a great news headline that’s sure to have all the Jackass naysayers screaming out “I told you so!”, but before you go off blaming Johnny Knoxville and Co. for the eroding of morals in today’s youth, make sure you read the whole story. In Medford, Oregon over the weekend, a movie theatre had to be evacuated when someone started a fire in the men’s washroom by igniting a wad of toilet paper. Of course, it would be easy to assume that a bunch of no-goodniks leaving Jackass Number Two had been inspired to wreak a little havoc of their own, but it seems that the suspects in this case were actually some underagers who weren’t even allowed into the movie because of its R rating. Cinematical brings up an excellent question: do shows like Jackass create this kind of mischief, or do they just happen to appeal to kids that are already troublemakers? This also illustrates the unfortunate fact that most of the movie’s target audience aren’t actually allowed to see the movie. Just imagine how much money Jackass Number Two could have made if it had been rated PG-13!
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I agree that this probably holds more appeal for kids who are already trouble makers but I also think it appeals to kids who wish they could get away with some of those stunts. Either way, this is going to make a KILLING in sales when it eventually hits DVD.
Posted by Marina on September 27th, 2006i agree that the dvd sales are going to be greater for this movie over the ticket sales. its sad that these kids have to resort to stupid acts because they cant get into see this movie, i mean grow up. the one thing i hate seeing is one kid gets into the show and then goes down to open the outside door for others to get in. i mean is that cool or what. what a bunch of losers.
Posted by Chopper on September 28th, 2006You probably think my enormous girth shook as I chuckled with righteous vindication. Indeed, I immediately speed-dialed my good friend Jack Thompson to go over our impending lawsuit against Paramount, Johnny Knoxville, and common sense everywhere. You see, the teenage brain is little more than a parasitic stem before it reaches the age of 18. As such, it needs the strong, conservative arm of the government to point to filth such as whatever hell movie we’re talking about and whisper loudly in parents ear, “It’s all right. We’ll take care of it you. Shhh. Shhhh, now. No need to think.” Since I’m on the subject, I should announce here that EclecticGamer.com will now be sponsored and financed by Focus on the Family. I shall spew forth and blog all over this God fearing nation from my new multi-million dollar compound somewhere in the Rockies. Pundits FTW!
Posted by Dave on September 28th, 2006Now I’m a little unclear on this. When you say “FTW”, do you mean “For The Win” or “Fuck The World”. Or both.
Posted by Sean on September 28th, 2006Hmmm, you know, that’s an answer best left to the readers. Was it meta, or part of the joke? You decide (on whatever’s funnier that is).
Posted by Dave on September 28th, 2006ALL HEIL JACKASS, me and my friends are making a jackass video called no-title its gonna be posted on youtube when we are done
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