On December 4th, 2023, Rockstar Games finally gave us a look at the long-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. While fans rejoiced from the walk-in basements of their parents’ homes about the upcoming release and escape from their bleak existence in this nothing world, not everyone was happy with the release.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is absolutely furious with Rockstar. Sally Mothersbaugh-Ford-Heffelfinger from the chamber took to social media to decry the release of the trailer. “Is this some kind of joke? Rockstar just stole our entire ‘Welcome to Florida’ promotional video.”
Sally wasn’t the only one to chime in about the trailer drop. The head of the Chamber, Doug Montelban, released an official statement this week, stating, “I am absolutely saddened and distraught that Rockstar would blatantly steal our promotional footage and use it for their game. We at the Florida Chamber of Commerce have worked diligently over the last several years to compile calm and endearing footage of the lives of Floridians that we want to share with the rest of the world, only for it to be stolen from us.”
Even though the Chamber is upset with Rockstar, reports indicate that the footage is working, and tourists are flocking to Florida this winter to witness for themselves the naked charm of Florida. Whether it’s twerking on a car or fishing alligators out of a pool, one thing is for certain: Florida, man.
