Kid saves dad's life, kid wants PS3 in return

On the surface, a PlayStation 3 doesn't seem like too much to give a person for saving your life, but when the request comes from the little man to whom you (in one way or another) gave life, things aren't so clear. Reportedly, the nine-year old Matty Lovo came the rescue and saved his pop's life by calling for help after his father passed out behind the wheel of his tractor-trailer. In an interview with CNN, the youngster didn't hesitate to label himself a hero, and moreover, wasn't shy about stating that a shiny new PS3 seemed like a fair reward for such a saintly act. Sheesh, talk about demanding.

[Via PS3Fanboy]

[derek @ Aug 11th 2007 3:41PM]

Selfish...

[eqsf @ Aug 11th 2007 5:12PM]

agreed... the kid almost makes it seem like he saved his dad's life in order to have a reason to get a PS3.

the dad must feel so terrible that he was getting those words from his son. he almost died, and the next thing he gets is yelled at to go buy a PS3?

that's stupid. you save lives because you care about lives. there should be no reward for saving lives, unless you're doing it for a living in which case you deserve to be compensated so you can live, too.

[fischju @ Aug 11th 2007 5:22PM]

But...what is he going to play? The only E games on the PS3 are probably crap movie games like Happy Feet

[Steven Hartig @ Aug 11th 2007 7:20PM]

You've got it all wrong! It was the dad in the interview who said his kid wanted a PS3. He never even said that he asked for one since the accident. L2Research, nub.

[Mark @ Aug 11th 2007 7:51PM]

@ Steven Hartig What makes me feel bad is that I actually understood the following: "L2Research, nub."

[Mr Prez @ Aug 11th 2007 9:49PM]

He's only nine, give him a break.

As for the games, everybody knows PS3 somewhat lacks them, but the kid knows what he wants.

Also, where you 17+ when you first played GTA?

[B @ Aug 15th 2007 3:44PM]

@ Steven Hartig

"He keeps telling me he thinks he needs his PlayStation 3 now for a reward, his father answered for him."

How do they have it all wrong, unless the father was making it up? From that sentence, it almost sounds like his dad wasn't going to buy him a ps3 and now that he saved his dad's life, that he deserves it. He may be 9 years old, but he's still acting like a spoiled brat.

[Friends of Family @ Aug 17th 2007 4:48PM]

First of all before people start throwing comments out there before knowing the facts you should know them first. Little Matty was asked by the show Elen Deg. they give gifts out and what is something that you would like. Little Matty responded that he wanted this play station. That is where it all started. He didn't just think Wow I saved my dad's life and now I want a play station for doing that. He asked his dad after that if he get's one now. That is how it all started. He is not even in the slight bit selfish. If you people really knew this little boy you would never ever! say these rude things about him.

[joseraulnova @ Aug 11th 2007 3:44PM]

Old News...
Anyways the kid did a good job good to know hes getting the best :)

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 4:31PM]

The best door stop money can buy.

[joseph Smrekar @ Aug 11th 2007 3:49PM]

how to get a ps3 plan 9b

step 1. drug dad
step 2. call 9-11

[Jimmy @ Aug 11th 2007 3:50PM]

that little shit

[BananaBoat @ Aug 11th 2007 3:55PM]

Dad busts his ass 24/7 driving that rig to pay for the kids food, clothes, and shelter, and the kid wants a PS3? How about the dad continuing to work until he's 18 as a reward =P

I'd bet money that this kid ends up with a Wii. He wouldn't know the difference

[melloncollie @ Aug 11th 2007 4:21PM]

Give me a fucking break.
When it comes down to it, having a kid is a choice (planned or unplanned).
You realize the expenses, under law that guy is required to bust his ass to provide for his kid because he made the commitment to have the kid.
The kid sure as hell didn't choose to be born.
I hate when people say shit like this.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 4:35PM]

Oh so you suppose that the kid gets the PS3 when his dad does everything for him (required or not). His dad isn't obligated to be there for his kid, to play with is kid, to buy his kid toys or any other recreational objects or services but I'm sure he does. While what the kid did for his dad was great, it wasn't much as far as what the dad has done for the kid.

Either way, the kid is a tard. First, the PS3 sucks and totally wouldn't be worth the money with it's lack of games, and using that as a bribe is a disrespectful thing to do.

[melloncollie @ Aug 11th 2007 4:50PM]

Never said that Zeus.
What I had to say was in response to this:
"Dad busts his ass 24/7 driving that rig to pay for the kids food, clothes, and shelter? How about the dad continuing to work until he's 18 as a reward."

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 5:00PM]

Your point?

[Aaron @ Aug 11th 2007 8:14PM]

Zeus, how the fucking hell do you figure the dad "isn't obligated" to be there for the kid? What the fuck is that? Do you think his sperm just jumped out all by itself into the kid's mother?

I'll say this just one time: YES, PARENTS ARE OBLIGATED TO BE THERE. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

And for the record, a PS3 is a small thing to ask for in exchange for, you know, a life. You all suck.

[Andrew @ Aug 12th 2007 12:57AM]

I agree with Zeus. Too many kids are raised to think that they are entitled to everything in the world. Watch "My Sweet Sixteen" and you'll realize that some kids are spoiled beyond reason. Demanding to get a PS3 in return for saving your family member's life is amazingly shallow even for a child. Parents are required to provide for their children but they aren't required to barter gadgets for their lives in an emergency.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 10:43PM]

He could easily just drive off into the sunset and never be heard from again, other than the monthly child support checks.

Technically, yes, he is obligated to by morals and the law, but he doesn't HAVE to be there. Like I said he could easily just go off and bang bimbos all night long and have nothing to do with the kid's daily life.

I'm starting to wonder about the intelligence of Engadget posters...

[ram.kandasamy @ Aug 12th 2007 5:05AM]

Oh yeah, it's just morals and law that obligate him to take care of his kids, nothing that really matters. He's just taking care of his kid for the same reasons I don't murder people. I don't HAVE to let them live.

[Alex @ Aug 12th 2007 11:31AM]

I'll agree with Zeus. The fact that the kid has the nerve to ask something like that is terrible. If it were me, I'd be so happy that my father was still alive. I wouldn't even be thinking about asking for repayment.

And whoever was screaming their heads off about that kid not choosing to be born... That's the most emo bullcrap I've ever heard... Are you still in highschool going through you're little angst periods? Life is a beautiful thing, and it's not easy, but I'm sure that kid is happy he's alive.

Man some people are wacked...

[Trace The Hedgehog @ Aug 11th 2007 3:56PM]

Wow, well $5 says his dad will end up getting him a Wii.

If I had a kid and he asked me for a PS3 after he saved my life, I'd bitch slap him and tell him

"Dammit boy, you are not worthy of such a machine!!"

Srrsly. Its like when my sister asks for a Zune without know shit about it. I hate it when kids do that.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 4:36PM]

Zune kicks ass.

You're kid isn't worthy of a high quality door stop? Damn, you heartless bastard.

[Trace The Hedgehog @ Aug 11th 2007 4:38PM]

Yes, I love my pink Zune.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 5:00PM]

I love my black Zune.

[Oliver Sayers @ Aug 11th 2007 5:25PM]

I love my White Zune

[seoultrain @ Aug 11th 2007 6:14PM]

I hate my brown Zune.

[Trace The Hedgehog @ Aug 11th 2007 6:18PM]

YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG

[ark_v2 @ Aug 11th 2007 10:34PM]

I'd love a brown Zune

[MasterZach @ Aug 12th 2007 2:14AM]

Dang, whose life do I have to save to get a freaking job? Screw the zune, screw the PS3, I'm trying to get a JOB so I can support my child - yes, he was a choice; yes, he IS an obligation; - and my marriage - again, a choice and an obligation - and make things better for my son and wife than my what I had when I was a kid and better than what my mother went through with my father!!!

I'm happy to give my kid shelter, food, clothing, a few stuffed animals and noise makers (what do you mean, "Batteries Not Included"!!!!! now THAT'S HEARTLESS!!!!!) and be able to get my wife and kid around town in our car that I have to buy gas for.

If my kid ever saves my life, he'll know my gratitude - but he'll know my appreciation of him every second of his life with or without tragedies, that's the REAL way to raise a kid!

Always take care of your responsibilities, obligations, decisions, etc. and FAMILY COMES FIRST - when the time comes, should it come, they'll be there for you in return.

[Trace The Hedgehog @ Aug 12th 2007 2:22AM]

This isnt Livejournal Zach. I understand where you're going (kind of), but this kid doesnt seem to think feeding him and all that crap is enough and wants a damn PS3.

[The Jew @ Aug 16th 2007 3:18PM]

I love my free halo 3 edition zune. And also my emo zune(i have to refill it with little blood packs to keep the battery running)

[Snud @ Aug 11th 2007 4:00PM]

Cmon...the kid deserves a PS3 just for having to put up with that haircut.

[jorojoserojas @ Aug 11th 2007 5:06PM]

LMAO...Oh my God...funniest thing I've read all week.

[pr_master @ Aug 12th 2007 12:02AM]

LMAO, damn you funny, lol
hahahhaahhahahaa

[Ben Hobbs @ Aug 11th 2007 4:02PM]

Sony obviously planned his murder, for marketing sakes.

[DAZA @ Aug 12th 2007 3:40AM]

They just don't give up with their rootkits do they.

[Richard Lai @ Aug 11th 2007 4:10PM]

In this case, having two dads would be very useful.

Hmm.... this can actually sound quite wrong...

[Brian @ Aug 11th 2007 4:12PM]

What a little shit. A good representation of Sony fanboys.

[angryhorsedojo @ Aug 11th 2007 4:16PM]

I'm with Trace, I'd bitch slap the little shit. Then, I'd shave that stupid faux-hawk off his head.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 4:47PM]

I'd bitch slap the faux-hawk off his head.

[Aldyn @ Aug 11th 2007 4:53PM]

that's not a faux-hawk... i don't even know what that shit is classified as.

[Zeus the God @ Aug 11th 2007 5:01PM]

Faux-hawk, mullet, same thing... It technically is a mullet, but thanks for ruining the joke.

[Shawn @ Aug 11th 2007 4:22PM]

it was all set up for the kid. sony's new plan for selling more ps3s is starting to surface

dun dun dun dulaluhlaluhlalun

[Revrant2394 @ Aug 11th 2007 4:37PM]

"Help...call...help"
"Yeah...Yeah...But you know -tractor nearing cliff- I'd like a PS3."
"PS...3?"
"Not a lot of time for echoes here, pops."

[Ed @ Aug 11th 2007 4:40PM]

The kids 9 years old. Give him a break. I'm sure he will probably see one as a xmas or b-day gift.

[Espiox @ Aug 11th 2007 4:47PM]

"Anyways the kid did a good job good to know hes getting the best :)"

But.. it says he wants a PS3.

:P

[Craig @ Aug 11th 2007 4:51PM]

i also vote give him a break. he's 9. he probably has little to no conception as to how much $500 is. if you had saved your dad when you were 9, you'd have probably seized the opportunity for an NES.

[eddy_88_nite @ Aug 11th 2007 4:54PM]

why do people hate the ps3 so much ...jeez...anyways the kid did a good thing he should get something for it.