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− | [[File:JohnHunter-GTAIV.png|right|thumb|John Hunter]] |
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− | '''John Hunter''' is a left-wing candidate for Governor of the [[Liberty City State|State of Liberty]] (in which Liberty City resides) in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. His opponent is [[Michael Graves]], and their campaigns reach the in-game billboards, radio and internet. The radio ads in particular are mostly slander-filled attack ads towards each other. Hunter is voiced by Henry Strozier. |
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+ | |image = JohnHunter-GTAIV.png |
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+ | |games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' |
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+ | |status = Alive |
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+ | |gender = M |
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+ | |home = [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] |
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+ | |affiliations = |
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+ | ||nationality = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]] |
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+ | |businesses = Politics |
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+ | |voice = [[Henry Strozier]] |
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+ | }} |
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+ | '''John Hunter''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series whose voice is heard in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. |
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− | Hunter is an Army veteran and supports the troops. He was also a small-time actor in [[Vinewood]] before politics (which may have been based on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Thompson Fred Thompson]). |
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− | ==The Intelligent Agenda== |
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+ | ==History== |
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− | On [[Public Liberty Radio]], he calls himself a "Conservative-Liberal Democrat" (possibly a member of the [[wp:Blue Dog Democrat|Blue Dog Democrats]] also a referance to British political party Conservatives And Liberal Democrat). He discusses his views on healthcare, the economy, the war. On education, he is in favor of "breaking the teachers union...[and] buy balls and uniforms, then the books if we can afford them". He refers to the internet as "a series of tubes", a reference to Alaskan Republican senator [[wp:Ted Stevens|Ted Stevens]]' "[[wp:series of tubes|series of tubes]]" analogy. A separate Graves attack ad also claims Hunter wants to use the internet to charge people $5 for masturbating. He ends up spanking child prodigy Zachary Tyler, who was being arrogant and voiced evil views about population control. |
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+ | According to his campaign ads, Hunter is a draft dodger who refused to serve in the Vietnam War when called up for conscription in 1968. He was also a small-time actor in [[Vinewood (GTA V)|Vinewood]] before entering politics. |
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+ | ===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' === |
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+ | In [[2008]], Hunter is the liberal candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in the [[State of Liberty]]. His opponent is the conservative candidate [[Michael Graves]], and their campaigns have reached billboards, [[Radio Stations in GTA IV|radio]] and the [[Internet in GTA IV|Internet]]. |
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− | [[File:Johnhunter.png|thumb|right|John Hunter advertisement]] |
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− | * There's a John Hunter campaign billboard in northern [[Berchem]] along the [[Plumber's Skyway|Alderney Highway]], which is strange, as [[Alderney State|Alderney]] is a separate state to the one Hunter is running in. |
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− | * There are campaign posters for John Hunter in [[Algonquin]]. |
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− | * He was called a "fat bald prick" by his opponent, [[Michael Graves]]. |
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− | * Like Michael Graves, a pedestrian with an identical model to Hunter can be found around Liberty City. |
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− | * One of his radio commercials claims that opponent Michael Graves has "forgotten the tragic events of a few years ago", which suggests that an attack similar to the real-life 9/11 attacks happened in the GTA universe. |
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− | * His name may also be a reference to the brother of Michael Hunter, whose name is also John Hunter. |
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+ | The radio ads in particular are mostly slander-filled attack ads towards each other. For example, one of Hunter's claims that Michael Graves has "forgotten the tragic events of a few years ago" (though the event in question is never confirmed). Another advertisement denounces Graves' wife as a "harlot" who has allegedly aborted five children. Both of these attack ads appear as commercials while watching the in-game [[Television in GTA IV|television]]. In retaliation, one of Michael Graves' campaign ads claims Hunter wants to install webcams in people's bedrooms and charge them $5 each time they masturbate. |
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+ | Hunter is one of the guests on the Intelligent Agenda program on [[Public Liberty Radio]]. Describing himself as a "Conservative-Liberal Democrat", Hunter discusses his views on healthcare, the economy, the war, and education. On education, he is in favor of "breaking the teachers union...[and] buying balls and uniforms, then the books if we can afford them". He also refers to the internet as "{{WP|series of tubes|a series of tubes}}". At the end of the show, Hunter ends up spanking child prodigy [[Zachary Tyler]] after Tyler explains his plan to end hunger through the use of involuntary euthanasia. |
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+ | As reported by [[Weazel News]], Hunter is accused of yelling a racial epithet while stuck in traffic. However, a spokesperson promptly clarifies that Hunter has many black friends, and he was simply singing along to rap music. They further explain that their campaign really needs black votes. |
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+ | After [[Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend]], [[our-own-reality.com]] reports that he and Graves took their campaign battle to internet chatrooms where it descended into a leet speak flame war. |
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+ | ==Influence== |
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+ | His conservative-liberal leanings may be a reference to the {{WP|Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party}}'s move towards more conservative policies in the 1990s under {{WP|Bill Clinton}}, and the various (relatively) conservative Democrats in the 2000s, especially post 9/11, such as {{WP|Joe Lieberman}}. His Vinewood career may have been based on {{WP|Fred Dalton Thompson}}. |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px"> |
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+ | JohnHunter-GTAIV-Advert.png|John Hunter campaign advertisement. |
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+ | JohnHunter-GTAIV-OurOwnReality-Shot1.png|our-own-reality.com image. |
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+ | *Similar to [[Bryce Dawkins]] and Michael Graves, Hunter uses a generic pedestrian model that can be found on the streets. |
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+ | *One of Hunter's billboards can be found along the [[Plumbers Skyway]] in [[State of Alderney|Alderney]], despite the fact that Alderney is a separate state. |
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 11 March 2024
John Hunter is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series whose voice is heard in Grand Theft Auto IV.
History
Background
According to his campaign ads, Hunter is a draft dodger who refused to serve in the Vietnam War when called up for conscription in 1968. He was also a small-time actor in Vinewood before entering politics.
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV
In 2008, Hunter is the liberal candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in the State of Liberty. His opponent is the conservative candidate Michael Graves, and their campaigns have reached billboards, radio and the Internet.
The radio ads in particular are mostly slander-filled attack ads towards each other. For example, one of Hunter's claims that Michael Graves has "forgotten the tragic events of a few years ago" (though the event in question is never confirmed). Another advertisement denounces Graves' wife as a "harlot" who has allegedly aborted five children. Both of these attack ads appear as commercials while watching the in-game television. In retaliation, one of Michael Graves' campaign ads claims Hunter wants to install webcams in people's bedrooms and charge them $5 each time they masturbate.
Hunter is one of the guests on the Intelligent Agenda program on Public Liberty Radio. Describing himself as a "Conservative-Liberal Democrat", Hunter discusses his views on healthcare, the economy, the war, and education. On education, he is in favor of "breaking the teachers union...[and] buying balls and uniforms, then the books if we can afford them". He also refers to the internet as "a series of tubes". At the end of the show, Hunter ends up spanking child prodigy Zachary Tyler after Tyler explains his plan to end hunger through the use of involuntary euthanasia.
As reported by Weazel News, Hunter is accused of yelling a racial epithet while stuck in traffic. However, a spokesperson promptly clarifies that Hunter has many black friends, and he was simply singing along to rap music. They further explain that their campaign really needs black votes.
After Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, our-own-reality.com reports that he and Graves took their campaign battle to internet chatrooms where it descended into a leet speak flame war.
Influence
His and Michael Graves' names may be a reference to Michael Hunter, composer of the theme music for Grand Theft Auto IV.
His conservative-liberal leanings may be a reference to the Democratic Party's move towards more conservative policies in the 1990s under Bill Clinton, and the various (relatively) conservative Democrats in the 2000s, especially post 9/11, such as Joe Lieberman. His Vinewood career may have been based on Fred Dalton Thompson.
Gallery
Trivia
- Similar to Bryce Dawkins and Michael Graves, Hunter uses a generic pedestrian model that can be found on the streets.
- One of Hunter's billboards can be found along the Plumbers Skyway in Alderney, despite the fact that Alderney is a separate state.