http://www.gamespot.com/news/6169725.html Check that out, Ken Kutaragi, CEO of Sony retires!

[quote][quote]Jack is short for John in the US. Kinda.[/quote] Seems strange abbreviating a 4 letter word with a 4 letter word, but that's the US for you? :P[/quote] First my name is John, second I've lived in the US all my life and I've NEVER heard anyone use Jack as a nickname for John or vice versa. I think his name's Jack because its his "stage name" just like how some people change their name so it sounds better for self promotion and stuff.

John F. Kennedy is often referred to as "Jack"...how do you explain that then?

Yea, you see it in movies all the time, people who's name is John being called Jack. And concerning Thompson: I'm pretry sure that one day the men in white jackets will arrive at his front door and take him to that nice quiet place where he can sit on the green and think about all the lawsuits he's won... ;)

[quote]And concerning Thompson: I'm pretry sure that one day the men in white jackets will arrive at his front door and take him to that nice quiet place where he can sit on the green and think about all the lawsuits he's won... ;)[/quote] Be sure to report it here when it happens, Speed! (LOL)

jack is gonna get shot one of these days...

[quote]jack is gonna get shot one of these days...[/quote] Beware mister, that sort of attitude might land you in court :p

[quote]John F. Kennedy is often referred to as "Jack"...how do you explain that then?[/quote] I still think its more of a stage name intended to make ones name sound more catchy. IE Jack Nicholson, Jack the ripper, Jack Thompson Jack is actually short for Jacob.