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Children exposed to nudity in Panarottis video game playroom

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Think of the children

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

55 Comments

  1. HvR

    September 29, 2016 at 14:36

    Off to Paratotti’s for Thursday special

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    • Ottokie

      September 29, 2016 at 14:44

      Book for 2!

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    • 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?

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        • 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

          • ??????? ????? ™

            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

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        • 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

          • ??????? ????? ™

            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…

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  2. Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

    September 29, 2016 at 14:44

  3. 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

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      • Dutch Matrix

        September 29, 2016 at 15:15

        He should have been moreso into checking this thing because of the kiddies!!!

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    • 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

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        • Dutch Matrix

          September 29, 2016 at 15:20

          Well, if you think about it, this guy dug himself a moerse hole!

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    • 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!

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      • 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….

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      • 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

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          • Dutch Matrix

            September 29, 2016 at 15:34

            Oh you would be surprised. Pleasantly.

  4. Alien Emperor Trevor

    September 29, 2016 at 14:50

    Pandora se wat nou?

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  5. VampyreSquirrel

    September 29, 2016 at 15:06

    Lol! I know that game!

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  6. 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!

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    • Dutch Matrix

      September 29, 2016 at 15:17

      That’s what I said!

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      • Raptor Rants

        September 29, 2016 at 15:17

        That’s what he said! ^

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        • 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

          • ??????? ????? ™

            September 29, 2016 at 15:29

            Oh, did I just assume the gender…….

          • Raptor Rants

            September 29, 2016 at 15:30

            #triggered

  7. 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.

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  8. eyesuc

    September 29, 2016 at 15:59

    Het Chris al gery?

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  9. geel slang

    September 29, 2016 at 16:41

    Please dont use animated gifs. Please.

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  10. TheCellGames

    September 29, 2016 at 17:29

    I hate how sensitive society has become to nudity. You people sicken me.

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  11. 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.

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