GTA Bomb Scare Scapegoat

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto has been kicking up controversy ever since it was released. It has become common knowledge that playing GTA for extended periods of time will inspire players to car-jack vehicles and embark on epic civilian killing sprees. The latest crime of which GTA stands accused is its role in a recent bomb scare.

Last Sunday evening, a Florida man made a telephone call to his place of work, The Cross Creek Barbecue Restaurant, and shouted, "There’s a bomb in the building! There’s a bomb in the building! Everybody needs to get out!" Understandably, panic ensued, the police were called and an investigation was undertaken. There was no sign of any explosives, but there was a clearly traceable path back to the man who called the hoax.

When local police pointed out to the suspect that such prank calls could result in up to 15 years behind bars, an impressive excuse was called for. Hence, GTA copped the blame. Apparently the man was simply barking gameplay instructions to a child who was playing GTA in the same room whilst he was making the phone call. "Honestly Officer! That’s exactly how it happened..."

So there you have it. Yet more proof that GTA is the source of huge social evils, even of an entirely 'accidental' nature. We’ll bring you more news on how videogames are making the fabric of society and modern culture fall apart as and when it happens.