While many of you may be actively avoiding details regarding that other Modern Warfare 2 controversy, the hubbub surrounding Infinity Ward's "Grenade Spam" clip certainly won't spoil any plot points. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels stars in the clip, in which he complains about the frequency of random grenade kills. Not long after it was posted, comments appeared on numerous websites accusing the video of being insensitive due to a questionable acronym at its conclusion. Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling responded to the criticism with the following posts to his Twitter account:"I think it was more of a social commentary joke of that stereotype than it was a fist-bump of acceptance to it.""I think the core gag is great, the end is a bit too far from the intent of the joke & can appreciate the concerns. Pulled."It is a bit odd that the respected developer would include such a derogatory term at the conclusion of the otherwise inoffensive clip. What do you think? Does Infinity Ward need to apologize for the now-pulled video, or are the political correctness police overreacting to a poor attempt at humor?
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Brilliant ad campaign. I would buy it anyway, but now I love IW again. Totally makes up for the PC debochle.
where can u find it?
While a lot of us would not be offended by it, there are plenty that would and I don't see how this wasn't considered prior to posting given that they are already losing pre-orders on lack of dedicated servers AND a controversial airport sequence.
Since I have no idea what "acronym" you're talking about and since I can no longer see the clip of it because supposedly others were "offended" its pretty much impossible to comment.
I don't remember an acronym either. I just thought it was lulztastic.
people are overreacting... this kind of language is used in plenty of blockbuster movies and other forms of media so I don't really understand why people make a big deal out of it. Some people need to stop taking everything they see so seriously.
That video is pretty funny! I didn't expected that. From your post, it sound more like it was gonna be a sexual thing than what it was!! Pretty good!!
I think we've gotten to PC these days. People need to lighten up and stop being so sensitive to what others are doing or saying. I'm a white male and we get sh!t on constantly and its just accepted by everyone.
The whole world just needs a big group hug
OK, just seen the clip. And, as always. very under whelming. This game is rated "M" for Mature. That means people old enough to have sex, vote, smoke, drink, get married and fight in real Wars should be the only ones playing it. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say your going to hear much harsher language during the single player and definitely during the multiplayer. Those who are offend? Grow up. Don't play the game. Don't wathc clips about a game thats rated "M" if your skittish about such language.
@Kenny, it refers to a fake organization at the end, and the first letter of each word spells out a derogatory term against homosexuals. Not really something we'd want to post here.
@Pawnda, it's always a fine line. You're right about it being used in other forms of media, but people get upset when it's not obvious that it's not meant to be hateful. When Cartman says it on South Park, people know he's supposed to be that wholly unlikable jerk from elementary school that actually talked like that. Trey Parker and Matt Stone aren't endorsing its usage, they're just creating a caricature of that kid we all hated. However, when the term is simply posted at the end of a video and spoken by some unknown narrator, it's not as obvious whether the creators of the clip are condoning its use or not.
Also, I just noticed that at the beginning of the video, the character's tag has marijuana leaves all over it and it says "Blunt Trauma" with the name Meewah420. The markings of a stereotypical Xbox Live idiot are all over this video.
WHOA! This advertisement used dirty words! I think it's soooooo cool! I better go buy it right now!
The acronym was "Fight Against Grenade Spam," which spells out FAGS. However, being that they did not outright say fags, it would be silly to get enraged over that, since it was not deliberately said and only implied. As for calling people pussies, that was a little derogative and perhaps a little unnecessary, but fit in perfectly with the video. I wouldn't change it for the world.
they are being entirely to sensitive. SUCK IT UP
you can see the video at: www.youtube.com/watch
hahahahhahaha....rofl
i liked the add, but i think it would be fair to apologize to those who where offended.
It was hilarious, and the F.A.G.S. thing is nothing, if your gay get over it. If your not, then WHY DO YOU CARE?? Jeez, everyone these days has to be politically correct, and nobody can just take a joke!!
heh, that video was pretty good actually. i sort of get the concern over the acronym, but there are way worse things. besides, it's not like this video is meant for mainstream.
I just watched the video and I noticed that right before the speaker blew up from massive random grenades, he uttered "what the f^@#". Wouldn't that be considered blatantly offensive versus an acronym that, while seemingly innocent, might be interpreted as offensive and derogatory? Some people just need to lighten up. Especially 'nade spammers, 'cause they're pu$$!#$.
wow not that serious over sensitive...f.a.g.s
Looks funny!