The Real Stories Behind GTA 6 Trailer's Iconic 'Florida Man' Moments, Did You Catch This Reference?
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) trailer attracted intense scrutiny from fans, revealing numerous references to real-life events and individuals.
Set in the state of Leonida, Rockstar’s rendition of Florida, and the neon-drenched streets of Vice City, the company's take on Miami, the trailer mirrors elements of real-world culture.
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Eagle-eyed viewers have pinpointed several scenes resembling actual occurrences. Notably, a depiction reminiscent of the "Florida Joker," a viral internet sensation from 2017 known for facial tattoos and neon green hair, emerges in the trailer.
Additionally, comparisons have been drawn between a woman wielding hammers in the trailer and a similar real-life incident in Los Angeles, albeit not Miami.
The footage showcases alligators prowling near buildings, mirroring their behavior in Florida, and references local news coverage highlighting the state's peculiar happenings.
Scenes like a naked man tending to his garden recall a 2018 incident of a Floridian performing yard work in the nude. Furthermore, a clip featuring a woman twerking atop a moving car appears inspired by real-world events.
Rockstar's GTA series is renowned for parodying American culture, evident in the trailer's emphasis on Leonida's "Florida man" moments.
The 2025 release of GTA 6, following a 12-year gap since GTA 5, aligned with a modern-day context steeped in social media obsession. The trailer seemingly critiques this phenomenon by portraying "Florida man" incidents through the lens of the TikTok generation, or as termed in-game, "Leonida man."
It's worth noting that the trailer's announcement of a 2025 release exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S raised concerns for PC gamers, potentially excluding them from initial access.
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