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[Scotty W]

I'm not familiar with this guy or the other people that have been featured in the video. Did they want to be famous?

Iirc, this guy was arrested for standing at the side of the road and pointing a gun at passing cars.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Can’t argue that this dude may have been the inspiration, but he’s also not the only clown out there with face tattoos.

 

[Thirty7ven]

He should call GTA and see what GTA says.

 

[gaming_again]

I mean, if that were you, wouldn't you try it?

 

[AlphaDump]

As just a side note, Infamous: Florida Bum would be an incredible return to form for that franchise.

 

[DaGwaphics]

Forget abot Rockstar, file suit against the tattoo artist, and that's all there is to say about that.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Iirc, this guy was arrested for standing at the side of the road and pointing a gun at passing cars.

Ok, that may be the case. People do all sorts of things and redeem themselves later on. I'm not sure it's in anyone's interest to make that harder?

 

[Loxus]

It would be hilarious if it turns out he's the voice actor of that same character for some missions and he's just trolling.

 

[Stuart360]

To be fair i watched a few 'trailer reaction' vids and numerous people were like 'Florida Joker!', and 'There he is!', etc.
I dont have a clue who he is but a lot of people seemingly do.

 

[midnightAI]

It would be hilarious if it turns out he's the voice actor of that same character for some missions and he's just trolling.

Nah...

 

[UltimaKilo]

This generation is so tucked that even the bums are entitled.

 

[PhillMeCream]

he's not getting any amount of money, Linsday Lohan sued Rockstars and it didn't' work out for her.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

If he was smart he should demand a 0.2% cut of the gross profits for the next 15yrs.

..that will be worth far more than 2 million.

There’s a fine line between pride and hubris.

 

[Kenpachii]

If he was smart he should demand a 0.2% cut of the gross profits for the next 15yrs.

..that will be worth far more than 2 million.

If he was smart, he wouldn't look like that.

 

[Kilau]

The girl that twerked on the moving car has a better case.

 

[nemiroff]

I don't get it at all, it's clearly not the same person. Not the same face, not the same hair, not the same tattoos. So what the fuck. This probably stems from the video that douchebag Tmartn's made, where he took random video captures and matched them with the GTA6 trailer. Not exactly an amazing feat in this day and age where there are millions of sources to pick from. Nothing to see here and "the joker" won't get a fucking penny out of this.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Never thought the clown was based on a real person, always thought Rockstar was taking a dig at the purple forum, considering the color on his hair.

 

[Jesb]

Lmfao at getting tattoos on your face.

 

[nemiroff]

The girl that twerked on the moving car has a better case.

Nope. Not even the same delicious thickness. Awkwardly holding on for her dear life, doing a pathetic attempt at twerking her skinny ass.

Same with the other idiotic comparisons in Tmrtns clickbait video. If Lindsey Lohan couldn't do it, this is not even going to move the needle.

Every time a game shows someone brushing their teeth, good times, most of us can sue! (nah, it doesn't work like that)

 

[LordCBH]

Lmao sit the fuck down, meth head.

 

[FrankWza]

plus early access to the game hahaha

Can't he just buy a console with the 2 mil?

 

[ZoolNL]

Welcome in 2023 where everyone is offended and needs money…

 

[Killer8]

That reminds me when Lindsay Lohan sue Rockstar for the same reason.
That didn't go well for her.

That was always baffling to me since it didn't even look like her. Much closer to Kate Upton, although I believe Rockstar hired a look-a-like model specifically for it.

 

[FrankWza]

That was always baffling to me since it didn't even look like her. Much closer to Kate Upton, although I believe Rockstar hired a look-a-like model specifically for it.

Wasn't it Alexis Texas?

 

[Bartski]

 

[Raven117]

Yeah…. I’m sure rockstar who already defended a similar suit from Lindsey lohan (with real lawyers) in no way understands IP law.

They might as well bankrupt the company right now.

 

[dorkimoe]

They learned their lesson from the hangover, dont copy the tattoos exactly and you should be fine

The Hangover II: Tyson Tattoo Copyright Infringement Suit

Just weeks before the release of the much anticipated sequel to the highest grossing comedy of all time, The Hangover, tattoo artist S. Victor Whitmill filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against...

www.marklitwak.com

 

[Killer8]

Wasn't it Alexis Texas?

The model they hired was called Shelby Welinder.

 

[MikeM]

Guy looks like a fuckin clown lol

 

[Shubh_C63]

I mean... It's not some coincidence, rockstar did intentionally copy the likeness of a lot of people in that trailer.
I was surprised at how uncreative that was, like 1:1 copies of each of those Florida videos.

I think the dude could actually win this.

I'm sure Rockstar had explored this possibility.

And thus I'm sure Rockstar lawyers had iron clad defense against it.

 

[FrankWza]

The model they hired was called Shelby Welinder.

No I meant it was supposedly a look-a-like of Alexis Texas and not Kate upton

 

[Gudji]

2 Million? Ask for more bro.

 

[angrod14]

They learned their lesson from the hangover, dont copy the tattoos exactly and you should be fine

The Hangover II: Tyson Tattoo Copyright Infringement Suit

Just weeks before the release of the much anticipated sequel to the highest grossing comedy of all time, The Hangover, tattoo artist S. Victor Whitmill filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against...

www.marklitwak.com

LOL. Only in this world a reference could be deemed as a copyright violation.

 

[tamago84]

even more publicity for rockstar

 

[FalconPunch]

Not surprised he’s trying to get money off rockstar. This is the laziest I’ve seen rockstar. Literally copying and pasting real life events into the game. They didn’t even bother to put their own spin on it or drastically change the characters likeness. I don’t know if he will win anything but he should definitely sue.

 

[Quantum253]

And yet that video will go viral, since the thirst for GTA content is real, make this dude internet famous, and pay out in the end regardless whether R* even acknowledges it....

 

[Buggy Loop]

I bet he's gonna try to represent himself because he doesn't have a penny

Rockstar lawyers will wipe the floor with him.

 

[Bartski]

DC should order a cease-and-desist. On his face

 

[The Pleasure]

Shit if this takes off, Indian Joker is definitely gonna sue Capcom for Luke.

Shit, we all going to MEMPHIS.

 

[Party McHardy]

They clearly ripped him. Whether there’s money to be gained from a lawsuit, I have no idea. Regardless, I’m sure he can make it work for him.

 

[Crayon]

I'm not buying unless they give it to him.

 

[Lethal01]

It's one of the most creative things I've seen in an open world game. Most people don't spend their whole lives (20 hours a day) online learning about every meme created like a lame.

putting memes in your game is not creative

 

[Alebrije]

What a Joker!!!

 

[ikbalCO]

Tbf he has a better claim than lindsay. I

 

[Frwrd]

 

[Deerock71]

I don't get it at all, it's clearly not the same person. Not the same face, not the same hair, not the same tattoos. So what the fuck. This probably stems from the video that douchebag Tmartn's made, where he took random video captures and matched them with the GTA6 trailer. Not exactly an amazing feat in this day and age where there are millions of sources to pick from. Nothing to see here and "the joker" won't get a fucking penny out of this.

 

[ResilientBanana]

He looks like he would settle for $500 and a bag of meth.

 

[systemr123]

He looks like he would settle for $500 and a bag of meth.

In fact, just leave the 500 bucks

 

[-Zelda-]

This dude gonna look so weird if he hits 80 years old. Why do people do this sort of thing to themselves? I mean, arm or back tats are one thing, but all over the face like that? Wild...
Forget 80, prob be real bad by 40's.

 

[-Zelda-]

Shit if this takes off, Indian Joker is definitely gonna sue Capcom for Luke.

That moment when the fake video game character has nicer teeth than the real life person. Wow.