Carnivore Critics Upset at Sony over God of War 2 Event
No stranger to controversial ad campaigns, Sony has managed to outdo itself in a promotional event for God of War 2. Attending guests ended up being treated to being fed grapes by topless models and competed in contents involving knife-throwing or manhandling snakes with ones bare hands.
Of course, such benign activities pale in comparison to the main feast which was a freshly slaughtered goat. nearly decapitated with its head hanging by a thread of tissue from its corpse, with blood dripping to the floor. Guests were invited to dine on prepared offal stuffed into its stomach.
Faster than someone could say “PETA”, critics quickly sprang to action describing Sony’s actions as “blood lust” and equated the feast as a “grotesque sacrifice” which illustrates how the game industry exploits young children. The International Fund for Animal Welfare issued a predictable press release describing how outraged it was over the event.
As someone who eats meat, Sony’s actions really don’t offend me that much. I also recognize the sheer hypocrisy decrying this event while still having an appetite for animals properly cooked, doused in BBQ sauce and served with a side of french fries or salad.
Unfortunately reading the comments on Joystiq, Destructoid and others covering this story, I see that many videogame lovin’ folk do not share my point of view, condemning Sony for their actions with a furor usually reversed for Pastors during Sunday mass. While very vague in their motives, I can only speculate that like many others they prefer to look through the world with rose-tinted glasses and shake with moral rage whenever they witness something that challenges their cozy, happy view of the world.
Or in the words of Steve Buscemi’s character from The Island:
Just cause people wanna eat the burger doesn’t mean they wanna meet the cow.
Hello pot, say hello to kettle.
Source: The Daily Mail
April 28th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
This was first reported in a tabloid magazine called the Daily Mail, wasn’t it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_Mail I fell for this at first, but… Is anyone sure this is even real, yet?
April 28th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
@ Bobtheduck,
Tabloid rag or not, we’ll find out on Monday.