Now that I have a spawnling of my own, I’m very aware of which restaurants are kid friendly. My little one isn’t quite crawling yet (although she is trying), so it’s not like I can just let her loose on the kids’ play areas just yet, but I do check out the restaurants where I’ll probably be eating for the next few years. While there are some very nice, non-chain kid-friendly restaurants in my area, I’m sure there are plenty of kid’s parties in my future at the local Panarottis or Spur. Or should I call it, Pornarottis?
Reported by EWN, Panarottis at the Newmarket Mall in Alberton will be laying charges against Kimberley Amusements for providing them with a game for their playroom that contains nudity. According to the story, kids were exposed to some naked pictures while playing a game called Pandora’s Box.
A concerned parent says he was celebrating his son’s eighth birthday at Panarottis last night when his children made him aware of the nude images they had seen while playing a video game.
“The kids went into the play area and came back with this horrific story that the game they were playing was pornographic in nature and we were absolutely horrified.”
The restaurant manager said he and his staff aren’t involved in the packaging of the games. In fact, they all come pre-loaded and can’t be changed at all. The manager has since switched off the video games in the play area.
I have such mixed feelings about all this. I mean, after I stopped giggling about Pandora showing her box, I had to wonder why restaurants are using some strange company to make games and trusting that they are safe. Why don’t they simply use PCs or consoles with games that are rated and guaranteed to be age appropriate? Also, as much as I love video games and am happy for my munchkin to play as she grows up, I thought these play rooms were meant to be a place for kids to run, climb and scream so that they were fed and exhausted by the time you brought them home.
I’m glad Panarottis is taking action, but it all seems like a rather strange situation to me. I wonder how many other chains this development house services – do they provide the games in all the Panarottis? What ever happened to just using old consoles or arcade booths?
Last Updated: September 29, 2016
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 14:36
Off to Paratotti’s for Thursday special
Ottokie
September 29, 2016 at 14:44
Book for 2!
miaau
September 29, 2016 at 14:47
too many people. Far too many.
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September 29, 2016 at 14:47
Too many what?
miaau
September 29, 2016 at 14:49
poeple.
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September 29, 2016 at 14:49
Wie het gepoep?
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 14:49
Die kerktannie in die kinder section
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September 29, 2016 at 14:49
GENUGTIG!
Zoe Hawkins
September 29, 2016 at 14:50
wonder if it’s also at Spur. they are people with a taste for life…
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September 29, 2016 at 14:50
The box gives life after all
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
September 29, 2016 at 14:51
But can it give life to the dreary experience that is Spur?
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September 29, 2016 at 14:52
Just apply beer until it becomes bearable
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 29, 2016 at 14:53
*beerable
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September 29, 2016 at 14:53
That too.
But Spur is a waste. Rather braai at home
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:23
I used to defend spur but after that last T-bone, I am buying a steel brush and stockpiling blitz and that easy lighting charcoal stuff…
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:17
At least it isn’t Porratottis…
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 15:17
EEEEeeeeuuuwwwww
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:18
*queue movie voice*
Matty and Sandy, now starring in Porratottis
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 29, 2016 at 15:33
*ding dong*
“Hello?”
“Hi, did someone order a… cabbage!”
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 15:34
Cabbage spitbraai!!!
EDIT: Dammit now I need brain bleach
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September 29, 2016 at 15:35
OH THE HUMANITY!!!!!!!
ALL THE MENTAL IMAGES GAAAAAAAAAH
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 29, 2016 at 15:35
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s–ya-FJyNF–/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/18dsc8tf7pptpjpg.jpg
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:43
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:43
DUDE WHY!?!?!?!
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:40
*queue cheesy music*
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September 29, 2016 at 15:20
WTF?
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
September 29, 2016 at 14:44
I bet the kids were like
https://media.giphy.com/media/jlcmXKyEhP0gE/giphy.gif
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 14:49
Please. The manager of this restaurant is more at fault than the supplier of the games. Do you not check what someone delivers to your store before taking acceptance and paying for it and then handing it off to your customers?
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September 29, 2016 at 14:50
Especially where children are involved.
Seems easier to just deny and say that he/she didn’t know
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:15
He should have been moreso into checking this thing because of the kiddies!!!
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 14:53
More importantly who pays a dude in Kimberley for any kind tech service?
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September 29, 2016 at 14:54
Unless you want them to dig a moerse hole
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:20
Well, if you think about it, this guy dug himself a moerse hole!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 29, 2016 at 14:54
I agree… with Dutch. MADNESS!
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September 29, 2016 at 14:54
DIVIDE BY ZERO!
FreddyBear
September 29, 2016 at 14:54
Now I kind of wonder who uses a one person graphic design company to develop games? Lady is gonna be in trouble now….
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:18
Well, you might be surprised what we can agree on once I flip the asshole switch to off …
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September 29, 2016 at 15:25
I did not think it was possible
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:34
Oh you would be surprised. Pleasantly.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 29, 2016 at 14:50
Pandora se wat nou?
VampyreSquirrel
September 29, 2016 at 15:06
Lol! I know that game!
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:16
1) Kids should enjoy paly areas of climbing when out. Gaming is for home.
2) WTF? The restaurant can’t say “Oh we don’t package it”. You are responsible to QUALITY ASSURE ANYTHING ON YOUR PREMISES YOU OFFER TO CLIENTS YOU CLODS!
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:17
That’s what I said!
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:17
That’s what he said! ^
Dutch Matrix
September 29, 2016 at 15:21
That’s what we all said!
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September 29, 2016 at 15:25
^^^THESE GUYS ARE SAYING ^^^THESE THINGS
HvR
September 29, 2016 at 15:26
What guys!?!?!?!
I only see Rants and Dutch
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September 29, 2016 at 15:29
Oh, did I just assume the gender…….
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 15:30
#triggered
DragonSpirit009
September 29, 2016 at 15:24
It’s the managers responsibility on what he gets and make sure it’s safe for children. It’s just a bad manager if he shrugs and says I didn’t put the game there. The dude should have made sure what he was getting no matter what.
And personally I think games should be at home. Those play areas are there for out doorsy fun and maybe even making a new friend.
eyesuc
September 29, 2016 at 15:59
Het Chris al gery?
Raptor Rants
September 29, 2016 at 16:00
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
geel slang
September 29, 2016 at 16:41
Please dont use animated gifs. Please.
TheCellGames
September 29, 2016 at 17:29
I hate how sensitive society has become to nudity. You people sicken me.
Skyblue
September 29, 2016 at 18:48
First off, Panarotti’s are purchasing/renting these units which are loaded with pirated ROM’s from Kallima Graphics and Web Designs services. I am not a purist so I don’t have any problem with people playing old arcade/console ROM’s which would otherwise be rendered obsolete in today’s market and totally forgotten. I do however take exception to monetizing ROM’s illegally and not even bothering to screen what you’re selling to your clients.
Furthermore, Panarotti’s as a brand is responsible for the veto process of any supplier for their franchisee’s. You cannot expect a restaurant manager to play every game available in his store as he’s doing his best to ensure you don’t get food poisoning.