The Schrammie: Mass murder is no game

The Schrammie: Mass murder is no game

Story Published: Jan 30, 2008 at 2:15 PM PDT

Story Updated: Mar 31, 2008 at 4:47 PM PDT

By Ken Schram

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SEATTLE -- Just what we all needed: A game that marries bad taste with morbid fascination.

So would Ryan Hobson, please, take off that John Wayne Gacy clown nose and come on down.

If you're looking for a knee-slapping good time, check out Ryan's new creation: The Serial Killer Trivia Game.

Yes, now you too can peripherally partake in the murderous exploits of a Ted Bundy or a Charles Manson.

Just brush up on your serial killer knowledge, roll the dice and - if you're the one with the highest body count - Ta-Da!: You win.

Ryan, the master of understatement, says he knows that some people will find his new game offensive, but as an artist he considers offensive as part of his life's mission.

All in good fun, of course.

So far Ryan hasn't been able to hook up with a company that's willing to market and distribute his serial killer trivia game, but he remains hopeful.

I, on the other hand, remain appalled.

So, for glorifying the gory; for pandering to the pain and grief brought about by the horror of human behavior, take a bow Ryan, because this "Schrammie" is for you.

Have something to say to Ken? E-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com.

And be sure to join Ken, along with John Carlson, on "The Commentators", which airs every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on AM 570 KVI.

It's a lively exchange of information, insight and perspective with two guys who don't agree on much, but still manage to enjoy each other as they tackle issues of the day.  Even better, callers are invited in on the verbal action.

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