Changes: Jock Cranley (HD Universe)

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For the character in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, see Jock Cranley (3D Universe).

“

We've cared about people for far too long! I'm not extending a helping hand, I'm giving you all the finger!

”

— Jock Cranley

John "Jock" Cranley is a media personality appearing as a minor character in Grand Theft Auto V and as a supporting character in Grand Theft Auto Online.

He is voiced by Alex Anthony Sioukas in GTA V and GTA Online.

History

Background

Cranley was born in 1952 and lived in Blaine County, San Andreas prior to his fame. During the 1970s, Cranley aspired to be a professional stuntman in Los Santos, but his wife Jolene objected to them moving to Los Santos as she wanted to stay in Blaine County. So one day, when the couple went hiking up Mount Gordo in 1978, Cranley threw his wife over the side of a cliff, killing her. He was taken into custody by the police but immediately released without charge.

Events of Grand Theft Auto V

In 2013, he is the main conservative candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the State of San Andreas. His main rival is the liberal candidate Sue Murry. He has commercials on TV and a website at Jockcranley.com. On these, Cranley promises to eliminate taxes by selling off unnecessary parkland and to reduce the education budget by 98%. He is reported to attempt to humiliate his opponent a lot, calling her "names that rhyme with 'front' and 'scratch'", portraying her as a bloody, demonic monster, and even throwing feces at her campaign headquarters.

He also appears as a guest on Bless Your Heart, a talk show on Blaine County Talk Radio. He and the host, Bobby June, discuss politics, the election, Cranley's background, and do some cooking. During the show, Cranley reveals that he has had three families and it is implied that he is sexually attracted to the friends of his 16-year-old daughter. He also gave an interview to the magazine Stank.

In his radio advertisements, Cranley states that he hates "immigrants, gays, and the crippled" and also "can't stand unions, cops or old ladies".

Events of Grand Theft Auto Online

It is unknown what the outcome of the election was, but by 2018, Cranley had become a sports commentator for the Arena War events happening at the Maze Bank Arena.

Character

Personality

Despite his seemingly affable demeanor, Jock is unhinged as he remorselessly murdered his own wife simply because she didn't want to move to Los Santos and stood in the way of his dreams. When acting as a sports commentator, his co-commentator Alan Jerome is frequently disturbed and thrown off by Jock's comments, sometimes not knowing how to respond and eventually telling him to stay "in his lane".

During his campaign, Jock will openly speak about his views on immigrants and sexual orientation, stating that he hates gays. Further on his statement, he rants about not helping people and instead giving them "the finger". Jock's point was apparently to be open and honest with his views, in contrast to the hypocritical Sue Murry. However, his extremist views still show him as unsuitable for office.

Influence

Cranley is based on the numerous Hollywood actors who have gone on to represent the Republican Party in government. Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump were both Republicans elected to serve as President of the United States (though Donald Trump did not run as a Republican until 2015, well after Grand Theft Auto V's release; he had ran for nominee of the Reform Party in 2000). Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sonny Bono have been elected as Republicans to high public office in California (the former two were Governors of California). In addition, Alan Autry, Clint Eastwood and Jack Kelly have all been mayors of cities in California.

His revelations on "Bless Your Heart" might be a parody of some conservative Republicans in the US who have preached about family values (usually in the context of advocating against gay rights) while being divorced several times.

Cranley's stuntman career might be based on Evel Knievel, whose USA inspired jumpsuit and liveries are very close to those of Cranley.

Gallery

Vehicle sponsors

Trivia

He is one of the few characters from the 3D Universe to carry over to the HD Universe, along with Lazlow, Fernando Martinez, Jack Howitzer and Willie from Love Fist.
British tourist and celebrity seeker Nigel mistakes Trevor for Jock Cranley when they first encounter each other in Nigel's first Strangers and Freaks mission. Nigel and Mrs. Thornhill keep calling Trevor "Jock" during the time they work together in gathering celebrity items.
There is an easter egg in Grand Theft Auto V where the player can find Jolene Cranley-Evans' ghost near Mount Gordo. If the player approaches her, she will vanish, leaving the word "Jock" written in blood on the rock. Also, when walking around the base of the mountain where Jolene supposedly fell to her death, one can hear the scream before she died.
- On "mydivinewithin.com", one of the form reaction options to a picture of a figure falling from a cliff is "Jock Cranley for Governor".
He is very similar to his counterpart, Thomas Stubbs III. Both are corrupt politicians who want great power, and are using murder on their family as a way of obtaining it; Jock kills his wife, Thomas hires Johnny Klebitz to murder his uncle.
One of the Inside Track horses in GTA Online is named Crock Janley.

References

↑ The Senora Beacon newspaper states that Jock was 26-years old in 1978.

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[The_Senora_Beacon-1] The Senora Beacon newspaper states that Jock was 26-years old in 1978.

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+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Jock Cranley}}{{Disambiglink|For the character in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], see [[Jock Cranley (3D Universe)]].}}
 {{infobox character
 |name           = John Cranley
-|image          = <gallery>
+|image          = JockCranley-GTAV.png
+|games          = {{Games|V=y|O=y}}
-JockCranley-GTAVCS.jpg|1984
-JockCranley-GTAV.png|2013
-</gallery>
-|size           = 200px
-|games          = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
 |gender         = M
 |aka            = Jock
 |status         = Alive
+|dob            = [[1952]] <ref name="The Senora Beacon">[[The Senora Beacon]] newspaper states that Jock was 26-years old in 1978.</ref>
-|dob            = [[1952]]
-|home           = [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]]<br>[[Blaine County]] <small>(Formerly)</small>
+|home           = [[Blaine County]], [[State of San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]] <small>(Formerly)</small>
 |nationality    = {{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]]
+|affiliations   = [[Alan Jerome]]<br/>[[Violet Jordan]]
-|businesses     = Politics<br>Acting (formerly)<br>Stunts (formerly)
+|businesses     = Politics<br>Acting <small>(Formerly)</small><br>Stunts <small>(Formerly)</small><br/>[[Arena War]] Commentator
-|voice          = Unknown ([[GTA VCS]])<br>[[Alex Anthony Sioukas]] ([[GTA V]])
+|voice          = [[Alex Anthony Sioukas]]
 |family         = [[Jolene Cranley-Evans]] <small>(Wife)</small>{{Status|D1=y}}Unnamed daughter
 |bleeter=[[File:Bleeter_GTAVpc_JockCranley.png|40px|right]] @JockCranley
 }}
-{{Quote|We've cared about people for too long! I'm not extending a helping hand, I'm giving you all the finger!|Jock Cranley}}
+{{Quote|We've cared about people for far too long! I'm not extending a helping hand, I'm giving you all the finger!|Jock Cranley|sound=JockCranley-GTAVe-Quote.ogg}}
+'''John "Jock" Cranley''' is a media personality appearing as a minor character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' and as a supporting character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
+He is voiced by [[Alex Anthony Sioukas]] in ''GTA V'' and ''GTA Online''.
-'''John "Jock" Cranley''' is an actor, stunt double, and later a politician who appears in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto V]] ''and'' [[Grand Theft Auto Online]].''
-==3D Universe==
+==History==
+===Background===
-Cranley became famous during the 1980s for his hit TV show, [[Stunt Double]], and would later go on to star in movies, like Nighthawk 5, [[The Mainframe]] and 18-Wheeler Deathrace.
+Cranley was born in [[1952]] and lived in [[Blaine County]], [[State of San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]] prior to his fame. During the 1970s, Cranley aspired to be a professional stuntman in Los Santos, but his wife [[Jolene Cranley-Evans|Jolene]] objected to them moving to Los Santos as she wanted to stay in Blaine County. So one day, when the couple went hiking up [[Mount Gordo]] in [[1978]], Cranley threw his wife over the side of a cliff, killing her. He was taken into custody by the [[Los Santos County Sheriff|police]] but immediately released without charge.
+===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto V''===
-Cranley warns against the use of drugs and admits to having had problems with drugs in the past. He was arrested by the [[Vice City Police Department (3D Universe)|VCPD]], although he was later released, claiming it was a stunt double committing the crimes on PSA he was assigned to do.
+In [[2013]], he is the main conservative candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the [[State of San Andreas (HD Universe)|State of San Andreas]]. His main rival is the liberal candidate [[Sue Murry]]. He has commercials on [[Television in GTA V|TV]] and a website at [[Jockcranley.com]]. On these, Cranley promises to eliminate taxes by selling off unnecessary parkland and to reduce the education budget by 98%. He is reported to attempt to humiliate his opponent a lot, calling her "names that rhyme with 'front' and 'scratch'", portraying her as a bloody, demonic monster, and even throwing feces at her campaign headquarters.
+He also appears as a guest on ''[[Bless Your Heart]]'', a talk show on [[Blaine County Talk Radio]]. He and the host, [[Bobby June]], discuss politics, the election, Cranley's background, and do some cooking. During the show, Cranley reveals that he has had three families and it is implied that he is sexually attracted to the friends of his [[1997|16-year-old]] daughter. He also gave an interview to the magazine ''[[Stank (magazine)|Stank]]''.
-==HD Universe==
-Prior to fame, Cranley used to live in [[Blaine County]]. During the 1970s, Cranley aspired to be a professional stuntman in Los Santos, but his wife [[Jolene Cranley-Evans|Jolene]] objected to them moving to Los Santos as she wanted to stay in Blaine County. So one day, when the couple went hiking up [[Mount Gordo]] in [[1978]], Cranley threw his wife over the side of a cliff, killing her. He was taken into custody by the [[Los Santos County Sheriff|police]] but immediately released without charge.
+In his radio advertisements, Cranley states that he hates "''immigrants, gays, and the crippled''" and also "''can't stand unions, cops or old ladies''".
-In GTA V, he is the main conservative candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in [[State of San Andreas (HD Universe)|State of San Andreas]]. His main rival is the liberal candidate [[Sue Murry]]. He has commercials on [[Television in GTA V|TV]] and a website at [[Jockcranley.com]]. On these, Cranley promises to eliminate taxes by selling off unnecessary parkland and reducing the education budget by 98%. He is reported to attempt to humiliate his opponent a lot, calling her "names that rhyme with 'front' and 'scratch'", portraying her as a bloody, demonic monster, and even throwing feces at her campaign headquarters. He also appears as a guest on [[Bless Your Heart]], a talk show on [[Blaine County Talk Radio]]. He and the host, [[Bobby June]], discuss politics, the election, Cranley's background, and do some cooking. During the show, Cranley reveals that he has had three families and it is implied that he is sexually attracted to the friends of his [[1997|16-year-old]] daughter.
+===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
-In his radio advertisements, Cranley states that he hates "immigrants, gays, and the crippled" and also "can't stand unions, cops or old ladies".
+It is unknown what the outcome of the election was, but by [[2018]], Cranley had become a sports commentator for the [[GTA Online: Arena War|Arena War]] events happening at the [[Maze Bank Arena]].
+==Character==
-It is not known what the outcome of the election was, but in 2018 Jock Cranley had become a sports commentator for the Arena Wars events happening at the [[Maze Bank Arena]].
+===Personality===
+Despite his seemingly affable demeanor, Jock is unhinged as he remorselessly murdered his own wife simply because she didn't want to move to Los Santos and stood in the way of his dreams. When acting as a sports commentator, his co-commentator [[Alan Jerome]] is frequently disturbed and thrown off by Jock's comments, sometimes not knowing how to respond and eventually telling him to stay "in his lane".
+During his campaign, Jock will openly speak about his views on immigrants and sexual orientation, stating that he hates gays. Further on his statement, he rants about not helping people and instead giving them "the finger". Jock's point was apparently to be open and honest with his views, in contrast to the hypocritical Sue Murry. However, his extremist views still show him as unsuitable for office.
+===Influence===
+Cranley is based on the numerous Hollywood actors who have gone on to represent the Republican Party in government. [[Ronald Reagan]] and {{WP|Donald Trump}} were both Republicans elected to serve as President of the United States (though Donald Trump did not run as a Republican until 2015, well after ''Grand Theft Auto V''{{'}}s release; he had ran for nominee of the Reform Party in 2000). Ronald Reagan, {{WP|Arnold Schwarzenegger}} and Sonny Bono have been elected as Republicans to high public office in California (the former two were Governors of California). In addition, Alan Autry, Clint Eastwood and Jack Kelly have all been mayors of cities in California.
+His revelations on "Bless Your Heart" might be a parody of some conservative Republicans in the US who have preached about family values (usually in the context of advocating against gay rights) while being divorced several times.
+Cranley's stuntman career might be based on {{WP|Evel Knievel}}, whose USA inspired jumpsuit and liveries are very close to those of Cranley.
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery position="center">
+<gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px">
+Jock_Cranley_Banner.png|A promotional banner for '''Jock Cranley''' from the official ''GTA V'' website.
-JockCranley-GTAVCS.jpg|Jock Cranley in [[GTA: Vice City Stories]].
+JockCranleyPoster-GTAV.jpg|"We've cared about you for too long! I'm giving you all the finger!" - '''Jock Cranley'''.
-Jock_Cranley_Banner.png|A promotional banner for Jock Cranley from the official GTA V website.
+TheMainFrame-GTALCS-Poster.jpg|'''Jock Cranley''' (in the middle) on [[The Mainframe]] poster.
-JockCranleyPoster-GTAV.jpg|"We've cared about you for too long! I'm giving you all the finger!" - Jock Cranley.
+JockCranley-SideView-GTAV.png|'''Jock Cranley''' campaign photo.
-Jock_Estrella_V.jpg|Jock Cranley's star on the [[Vinewood Walk of Fame]].
-The MainFrame.jpg|Jock Cranley (In the middle) on [[The Mainframe]] poster.
+JockCranley-GTAV-Billboard.jpg|'''Jock Cranley''' campaign poster.
-JockCranley-SideView-GTAV.png|Jock Cranley campaign photo.
+JockCranley-GTAO-RacingOutfit.png|A '''Jock Cranley''' inspired stuntman outfit in ''GTA Online''.
+Numero-Uno-Jock-Cranley-Its-Go-Time-GTAV.png|'''Jock Cranley's''' stunt emblem and tag lines.
-JockCranley-GTAV-Billboard.jpg|Jock Cranley campaign poster.
+Jock-Cranley-name-handwriting-GTAV.png|'''Jock Cranley's''' name writing.
-JockCranley-GTAO-RacingOutfit.png|A Jock Cranley inspired stuntman outfit in ''GTA Online''.
+JockCranleyPatriotTee-GTAO-Graphic.png|The graphic on the '''Jock Cranley Patriot Tee''', featuring '''Jock Cranley''' in a stuntman outfit, a [[Sabre Turbo]], and a can of [[Patriot Beer]], in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
-Numero-Uno-Jock-Cranley-Its-Go-Time-GTAV.png|Jock Cranley's stunt emblem and tag lines.
+WalkofFame-GTAVee-JockCranley.jpg|'''Jock Cranley's''' star on the [[Vinewood Walk of Fame]].
-Jock-Cranley-name-handwriting-GTAV.png|Jock Cranley's name writing.
+</gallery>
--Murican-Made-Livery-Coquette-Classic-GTAO.png|A [[Coquette Classic]] with the Murican Made livery which features Jock's name and emblems on it.
+<gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px" caption="Vehicle sponsors">
-StuntCliffhanger-GTAO-front.png|A [[Cliffhanger]] with the Stunt livery which features Jock's name and emblems on it.
+CoquetteClassic-GTAV-front-MuricanMade.png|A [[Coquette Classic]] with a '''Murican Made''' livery which features Jock's name and emblems on it in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''. (<small>[[:File:CoquetteClassic-GTAV-rear-MuricanMade.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
+StuntCliffhanger-GTAO-front.png|A [[Cliffhanger]] with a '''Stunt''' livery which features Jock's name and emblems on it in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''. (<small>[[:File:StuntCliffhanger-GTAO-rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
+HotringSabre-GTAO-Liveries-26-JockCranley-White-FrontQuarter.png|A [[Hotring Sabre]] with a '''Jock Cranley''' livery in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''. (<small>[[:File:HotringSabre-GTAO-Liveries-26-JockCranley-White-RearQuarter.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
+*He is one of the few characters from the [[3D Universe]] to carry over to the [[HD Universe]], along with [[Lazlow Jones (HD Universe)|Lazlow]], [[Fernando Martinez]], [[Jack Howitzer]] and [[Willie]] from [[Love Fist (HD Universe)|Love Fist]].
-*Cranley is based on the numerous Hollywood actors who have gone on to represent the Republican Party in government. [[Ronald Reagan]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump Donald Trump] were both Republicans elected to serve as President of the United States (though Donald Trump did not run as president until 2015, well after ''Grand Theft Auto V''<nowiki/>'s'' ''release). Ronald Reagan, [[wp:Arnold Schwarzenegger|Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and Sonny Bono have been elected as Republicans to high public office in California (the former two were Governors of California). In addition, Alan Autry, Clint Eastwood and Jack Kelly have all been Republican mayors of small cities in California.
+*[[United Kingdom|British]] tourist and celebrity seeker [[Nigel]] mistakes [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] for Jock Cranley when they first encounter each other in Nigel's first [[Vinewood Souvenirs|Strangers and Freaks mission]]. Nigel and [[Mrs. Thornhill]] keep calling Trevor "Jock" during the time they work together in gathering celebrity items.
-*His revelations on "Bless Your Heart" might be a parody of some conservative Republicans in the US who have preached about family values (usually in the context of going against gay rights) while being divorced several times.
+*There is an easter egg in ''Grand Theft Auto V'' where the player can find Jolene Cranley-Evans' ghost near Mount Gordo. If the player approaches her, she will vanish, leaving the word "Jock" written in [[Blood|blood]] on the rock. Also, when walking around the base of the mountain where Jolene supposedly fell to her death, one can hear the scream before she died.
-*He is one of the few characters from the [[3D Universe]] to carry over from the [[HD Universe]], along with [[Lazlow]], [[Fernando Martinez]], [[Jack Howitzer]] and [[Willy]] from [[Love Fist]].
+**On "mydivinewithin.com", one of the form reaction options to a picture of a figure falling from a cliff is "Jock Cranley for Governor".
-*[[United Kingdom|British]] tourist and celebrity seeker [[Nigel]] mistakes [[Trevor Philips|Trevor]] for Jock Cranley when they first encounter each other in Nigel's first [[Vinewood Souvenirs|Strangers and Freaks mission.]] Nigel and [[Mrs. Thornhill]] keep calling Trevor "Jock" during the time they work together in gathering celebrity items.
+*He is very similar to his counterpart, [[Thomas Stubbs|Thomas Stubbs III]]. Both are corrupt politicians who want great power, and are using murder on their family as a way of obtaining it; Jock kills his wife, Thomas hires Johnny Klebitz to murder his [[Arthur Stubbs|uncle]].
-*There is an easter egg in ''Grand Theft Auto V'' where the player can find Jolene Cranley-Evans' ghost near Mount Gordo. If the player approaches her, she will vanish, leaving the word "Jock" written in [[blood]] on the rock. Also when walking around the base of the mountain where Jolene supposedly fell to her death, one can hear the scream before she died.
+*One of the [[Inside Track]] horses in ''GTA Online'' is named Crock Janley.
-*He is very similar to his counterpart, [[Thomas Stubbs|Thomas Stubbs III]]. Both are corrupt politicians who want great power, and kill their family in the way, that is, like Jock kills his wife, Thomas kills his [[Arthur Stubbs|uncle]].
-*The Murican Made livery for the [[Coquette Classic]] in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' features '''Jock Cranley'''<nowiki/>'s branding on it. This might suggest that Jock owned or did stunts in a Coquette Classic with a similar livery during his stuntman career.
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