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Son saves his Dad's life - wants a PS3 for it

26 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/son-saves-his-dads-life-wants-a-ps3-for-it.65385/

Third Eye
Third Eye Original post #1
Aug 12, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Usually when you hear stories about the PS3 on the local news, it's because somebody got stabbed for one or an old lady got punched in the face over it or something -- kind of depressing really. So we were stoked when we saw GamingTarget's story about a 9-year-old boy who saved his father's life and decided he deserved a PS3 for the heroic act.

According to the news segment, 9-year-old Matty Lovo was able to gain control of a 100,000 pound tractor-trailer after his dad passed out behind the wheel. He used the truck's CB to call for help and a second driver was able to come and bring the truck to a stop. His grateful father was interviewed by the local news agency, and said his son "keeps telling me he thinks he needs his PlayStation 3 now for a reward."

Seems like a pretty reasonable trade -- your son saves your life, you drop 500 dollars (or 600 if you're feeling extra thankful) to get him a PS3. Best part of the story though? When the co-anchor on the news show admits he has no idea how to use his own PS3

Is PS3 really worth your life.
cynosure
Aug 12, 2007 at 9:39 PM
In america it is. Havent you seen the rush for iphone?:D
~Lil JinX~
Aug 12, 2007 at 9:45 PM
Smart kid. The parent couldn't refuse the thing once his kid saved his life -_____-
Third Eye
Aug 12, 2007 at 9:45 PM
They are all owned (iphone buyers).
Gigacore
Aug 12, 2007 at 9:53 PM
well guys dont push ur papa into trouble and demand him a PS3 after saving him :D
iMav
iMav #6
Aug 12, 2007 at 10:35 PM
its a fair deal :D
pannaguma
Aug 12, 2007 at 11:53 PM
so moral of all such PS3 stories from america is that

value of PS3 *www.goiit.com/images/symbols/40.png value of human life.:D
R
Aug 13, 2007 at 9:56 AM
value of PS3 >= value of human life
you got it wrong

Value of PS3>= value of living for some years more.

after all he saved his life not as if he traded a PS3 for a infant
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lalam #9
Aug 13, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Ha ha c'mon he's just a kid guys ha ha i think that is rather cute :D
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #10
Aug 15, 2007 at 12:18 AM
funny
alok4best
alok4best #11
Aug 16, 2007 at 11:30 AM
He Deserves it :D:D...smart kid too...knows what to ask for
dark_side_of_the_moon
Aug 16, 2007 at 10:25 PM
PS3 kharidne ke baad uska baap to garibi se hi mar jayega. To life batchane ka fayda kya hua?
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mustang #13
Aug 17, 2007 at 7:50 PM
I think that the kid was very clever,first he create trouble for his father & after he saved his father,kid was does for getting PS3,everything is planned in the mind of kid
freshseasons
Aug 17, 2007 at 10:55 PM
Son saves his Dad's life - wants a PS3 for it
Does it means take the PS3 away and he will strike with vengeance and kill him.
MS32DLL.DLL.VBS
Aug 25, 2007 at 4:12 AM
:p jab PS4 aa jayega tab..........kaisi deal hogi?????????:p
chicha
chicha #17
Aug 28, 2007 at 8:05 AM
Tech Genius said:
Is PS3 really worth your life.

it is pretty ok, the dad would have surely asked if he wants some thing, and PS3 is a nice choice.

by the way he is only 9.
iamtheone
iamtheone #18
Aug 28, 2007 at 11:11 AM
just 9 years old and was able to control a 100,000 pound truck...isko toh ps3,x360 aur wii teeno dilana chahiye
chinmay
chinmay #19
Aug 30, 2007 at 12:39 AM
freshseasons said:
Does it means take the PS3 away and he will strike with vengeance and kill him.

No, it just means he wants a PS3 as a token of appreciation. I am sure the whole thing is pretty much blown up. The actual conversation must be something like this :-

Dad - Thanks for saving my life son. You did a nice thing there and you deserve an award for it. What would you like dad to buy you for it?

Son -Okay pa, I like the PS3. Can I get it please?


Its just a funny little thing said by an immature 9 year old kid. No need to bring American culture in this. This could havehappened in India as well.
entrana
entrana #20
Aug 31, 2007 at 4:11 PM
wow everyone having bad intentions stop this is not funny if u want a ps3, point a gun at your dad and ask him^_^
freshseasons
Sep 2, 2007 at 12:57 PM
entrana said:
wow everyone having bad intentions stop this is not funny if u want a ps3, point a gun at your dad and ask him^_^
Really ...! Alas! All dad are not the same.Try this and most will find them selves on the street scraping for the basic food,all for the love of PS3.
shashank4u
Sep 2, 2007 at 1:01 PM
interesting story...
entrana
entrana #23
Sep 2, 2007 at 1:06 PM
or u can hire someone to do this for u^_^
dd_wingrider
Sep 10, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Finally he gets it : Sony gives PS3 to the kid :)
NucleusKore
Sep 10, 2007 at 7:57 PM
I agree chinmay, looks like they are just trying to sensationalise, makes the kid look like a thug
entrana
entrana #26
Sep 10, 2007 at 8:00 PM
no theyre trying to increase their reputation