History Memes / GrandTheftAuto

* "WATCH YO JET!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]From a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nv6vchiwG8 video]] of a skydiving player in ''Online'' repeating the mentioned phrase with increasing alarm as a jet approaches, and eventually strikes him.[[/labelnote]]

* God left[[labelnote:Explanation]]From a [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1253489-god-left screenshot]] of an online where a player going by the username of "God" logs off. It has been picked up as a reaction image to express disgust with something.[[/labelnote]]

* The Faggio Mk. II[[labelnote:Explanation]]A mockery done to Rockstar for introducing futuristic elements such as [[GameBreaker the notorious]] [[GlassCannon Oppressor Mk. II]] which are deemed out of place in the series, resulting in jokes where they'll introduce a "Mk. II" variant of the Faggio that will surpass the former. The latter, however, which is already an inside joke within the community due to being a novelty, has recieved a MemeticBadass treatment where its users who manage to take out anyone who abuse the Oppressor Mk. II will assert their dominance over the latter ([[{{Griefer}} Griefers]] included).[[/labelnote]]

* Rockstar bringing the game to UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''very first announcement'' from the [=PS5=] reveal event on June 11, 2020, was that ''V'' was going to be ported to the console, with a port for Xbox Series X being confirmed on social media soon afterwards. Fans who had seen the Rockstar logo and hoped for ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' only to see that ''V'' was getting another port immediately started memeing the announcement, as did people who weren't fans of the series. Lots of people also ended drawing comparisons to ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'', both of which are also notable for being ported onto [[PortOverdosed damn near everything]], with many people jokingly saying that it was now Todd Howard's turn to announce ninth generation ports of ''Skyrim'' ([[HilariousInHindsight which later did happen]]), or that a UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch port was imminent due to Rockstar wanting to continue [[CashCowFranchise milking]] ''V''.[[/labelnote]]

* "Looking for something special? I got what you need! Thanks for the money, sucker!"[[labelnote:Explanation]]A line from the mission "Love Juice" uttered by a dealer who has the ingredients for the eponymous Love Juice and attempts to rip Tommy off and run away. This line was used in light of the ''Definitive Edition'' being a [[PortingDisaster buggy and]] [[ObviousBeta unfinished mess]] that costs $60, which many fans feel is the equivalent of Rockstar Games and Take-Two ripping them off and running away with the money.[[/labelnote]]

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* POV: Andrew Tate catches you doing X.[[labelnote:Explanation]]During mid-2022, some fans have started uploading POV videos of ''GTA Online'' in [=TikTok=] where the victim gets jumped on by a former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate (while juxtaposed to Indila's "Tourner Dans Le Vide"), who promptly endulges into a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown towards the former [[DisproportionateRetribution for something he finds unsavoury]] (such as driving an electric car, vaping, not drinking sparkling water and et cetera).[[/labelnote]]

* Rockstar bringing the game to UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 and UsefulNotes/XboxSeriesXAndS.[[labelnote:Explanation]]The ''very first announcement'' from the [=PS5=] reveal event on June 11, 2020, was that ''V'' was going to be ported to the console, with a port for Xbox Series X being confirmed on social media soon afterwards. Fans who had seen the Rockstar logo and hoped for ''Grand Theft Auto VI'' only to see that ''V'' was getting another port immediately started memeing the announcement, as did people who weren't fans of the series. Lots of people also ended drawing comparisons to ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' and ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'', both of which are also notable for being ported onto [[PortOverdosed damn near everything]], with many people jokingly saying that it was now Todd Howard's turn to announce ninth generation ports of ''Skyrim'', or that a UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch port was imminent due to Rockstar wanting to continue [[CashCowFranchise milking]] ''V''.[[/labelnote]]

* ПОТРАЧЕНО [[labelnote:Explanation]]A variation on "WASTED" from unofficial BlindIdiotTranslation made in Russia, which literally means "SPENT" [as in spending money]. Became the massive meme of the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runet Runet]] after being introduced in many [[WebAnimation/YouTubePoop YTP videos]], and outside of Russian meme culture is usually associated with "slav slang", among with "cyka blyad" and "cheeki-breeki".[[/labelnote]]

* [[AuthorityEqualsAsskicking Ultra]] [[GoodBadBugs Cop]]. [[labelnote: Explanation]]In a glitch that speedrunners have found to be a run-ending bane of their existence (it happens on ''III'' as well), the "ultra cop" refers to the infamous habit of the game determining that you're in hijack and arrest range of a police officer regardless of the distance from them. The result is a cop teleporting out of nowhere or zooming from off-screen through your own vehicle to tear you out of your seat and bust you before you even have time to react.[[/labelnote]]

* "Ryder, nigga!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A quote said by Ryder by the end of the first mission in the game after the gang is introduced. Most YTPs make repeated use of this quote whenever Ryder does anything notable.[[/labelnote]]

* Rockstar Games' recent [[FanWorkBan cease and desist]] on {{Game Mod}}s in their games have become memetic to the point of fans slapping [[WantedMeter Wanted Levels]] for the modders Rockstar has targeted on.

* ComicBook/{{Thanos}} was right. [[Film/AvengersInfinityWar Half of y'all need to go]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]A [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E8cPjlHWEAEPBrV.jpg screencap of Ryder smoking a blunt with this quote being displayed]], often posted to display disappointment or disgust at what someone said or a very unpleasant event. There also exists variations, such as how [[VideoGame/Persona3 Nyx was right]] and ''[[OmnicidalManiac everyone]]'' needs to go.[[/labelnote]]

* ComicBook/{{Thanos}} was right. [[Film/AvengersInfinityWar Half of y'all need to go]].[[labelnote:Explanation]]A screencap of Ryder smoking a blunt with this quote being displayed, often posted to display disappointment or disgust at what someone said or a very unpleasant event. There also exists variations, such as how [[VideoGame/Persona3 Nyx was right]] and ''[[OmnicidalManiac everyone]]'' needs to go.[[/labelnote]]

* "New clothes? Nigga, what the fuck is this bullshit?!"[[labelnote:explanation]]During "Home Coming", after Sweet is released from prison, CJ tells him about expanding operations in San Fierro and Las Venturas, and wants to get Sweet some new clothes, and his brother says this line in response. This is used by people to express opinion towards something disappointing, like the aforementioned Definitive Edition remasters.[[/labelnote]]

* Carmageddon. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Setting the wheel friction in the game's handling files can result in cars flying around, as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drp9o4E7G7U seen here]]. Not to be [[NamesTheSame confused]] with the [[VideoGame/{{Carmageddon}} video game]], which like GTA also garnered controversy for allowing you to run over pedestrians.[[/labelnote]]

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMejfNp7z6M Cursed CJ]]. [[labelnote: Explanation]] After the release of the "Definitive Edition" of the GTA Trilogy, the remaster earned poor reception mainly due to being [[ObviousBeta a bug-riddled mess]] with abysmal character models that easily fall into the UncannyValley territory, poorly upscaled textures with a side of grammatical errors [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and a huge chunk of]] [[ScrewedByTheLawyers music removed due to licensing issues]]. One of the [[GoodBadBugs rather humorous glitches]] involves a close-up of CJ [[ThousandYardStare staring blankly]] in addition to a slight grimace upon looking back with the quad bike while the first-person camera is active. Though the meme died out after the glitch got patched out, it remains present in the original release. [[/labelnote]]

* Devin Weston Chandler[[labelnote:Explanation]]Comparisons between the game's BigBad and the Webcomic/{{Sonichu}} creator appears out of nowhere due to them sharing the word "Weston" in their names.[[/labelnote]]

* ПОТРАЧЕНО [[labelnote:Explanation]]A variation on "WASTED" from unofficial BlindIdiotTranslation made in Russia, which literally means "SPENT". Became the massive meme of the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runet Runet]] after being introduced in many [[WebAnimation/YouTubePoop YTP videos]], and outside of Russian meme culture is usually associated with "slav slang", among with "cyka blyad" and "cheeki-breeki".[[/labelnote]]

* The Taxi Bug is accurate to New York.[[labelnote:Explanation]]''GTA IV'' modders will be familiar with the "Taxi Bug", in which when the game's vehicles.img file is too large, the game's ability to spawn cars breaks and only taxis and police cars appear. Some consider this a GoodBadBug considering the game is set in an {{Expy}} of [[BigApplesauce New York City]].[[/labelnote]]

* '''UN DOS TRES QUATRO'' [[labelnote: Explanation]]One song from the soundtrack, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x47NYUbtYb0 El Sondito]]" by Hechizeros Band, became a meme in the GTA fandom for being ''very'' weird and catchy.[[/labelnote]]

* Tommy [[SuperDrowningSkills can't swim]]. [[labelnote: Explanation]]The player will die nearly instantly if they enter a body of water. While this was also present in '''III''', it was ''Vice City'' where this became a target of mockery due to the titular city being surrounded by beach. This is especially pronounced with later games allowing the player to swim, including ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCityStories Vice City Stories]]'', a prequel which used much of its parent game's assets.[[/labelnote]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMejfNp7z6M Cursed CJ]]. [[labelnote: Explanation]] After the release of the "Definitive Edition" of the GTA Trilogy, the remaster earned poor reception mainly due to being [[ObviousBeta a bug-riddled mess]] with abysmal character models that easily fall into the UncannyValley territory, poorly upscaled textures with a side of grammatical errors [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and a huge chunk of]] [[ScrewedByTheLawyers music removed due to licensing issues]]. One of the [[GoodBadBugs rather humorous glitches]] involves a close-up of CJ [[ThousandYardStare staring blankly]] in addition to a slight grimace upon looking back with the quad bike while the first-person camera is active. [[/labelnote]]

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