Take-Two shuts down real-life GTA restaurants
Take-Two shuts down real-life GTA restaurants
Take-Two Puts the Cluckin’ Bell Pop-up on Hold
Remember the über successful Cluckin’ Bell pop-up restaurant at San Diego Comic-Con? Well, it turns out that Take-Two wasn’t too thrilled about it. After the mouth-watering event, plans were underway for a comeback in 2023, complete with a new Burger Shot twist. But all thrills were squashed when Take-Two hit the brakes on this fast-food frenzy. They sent a hush-hush cease and desist order, making sure the Cluckin’ Bell pop-up won’t be spreading its wings again.
A Match Made in Heaven – or Was It?
During SDCC 2022, an unholy union between Smokin J’s BBQ and fashion brand boyworldwide gave birth to the Cluckin Bell pop-up restaurant. This culinary masterpiece took inspiration from the legendary Grand Theft Auto series, specifically the Cluckin’ Bell fast-food chain featured in GTA: San Andreas and GTA 5. With ‘Taste the ****’ t-shirts, profanity-laced menu items, and chicken masks galore, the pop-up was an instant hit. Plans were set for an encore at SDCC 2023 that would have left fans clucking for more.
The Silent Take-Two Hammer
But hold your chicken wings! When the announcement of Cluckin’ Bell’s return reached the ears of Take-Two, they didn’t take it lightly. Rockstar Intel confirmed that Take-Two discreetly delivered a cease-and-desist order to the restaurant. Smokin J’s BBQ reluctantly admitted that they had been served. The news was a real bummer for fans eagerly awaiting their next Cluckin’ fix.
From Cluckin’ to Cluckin’ Tell
Despite the Chicken Little scenario, Smokin J’s BBQ has chosen to play along with Take-Two’s cease-and-desist demands. As a result, the highly-anticipated Burger Shot event at SDCC 2023 has been canceled. Fear not, famished gamers! Smokin J’s BBQ has cunningly reworked their pop-up plans. Cluckin’ Bell will be replaced by a similar yet different establishment called Don’t Cluckin’ Tell. It seems the only thing they’ll be serving now is secrecy and puns.
The GTA Copyright Catapult
While Take-Two has kept their lips sealed on the matter, we can see why they pulled the trigger. Cluckin’ Bell and Burger Shot are their prized intellectual properties. The parody pop-up may have flown under the radar in 2022, but making a grand announcement for a repeat performance might have been a little too cheeky. So, while fans may be disappointed, we can’t deny the legal conundrums this pop-up may have caused.
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A Chicken Royale With Cheese
Sure, it’s a bummer for those who were excited about the Cluckin’ Bell pop-up, but fear not, fellow gamers! You can experience the greasy goodness of Cluckin’ Chicken anytime by playing the legendary Grand Theft Auto series. So, grab your gamepad, buckle up, and satisfy your virtual hunger cravings while we await the next foodie surprise at SDCC.
