Is violent britain knife crime caused by the sadistic portrayal of the Joker in the Dark Knight?

Question

Seems like its becoming a fad esp. in the UK

Why are they using knives to kill and rob people instead of guns?

Answer 1

It is the result of strict gun control laws. There are not enough guns going around like USA, So killers now are inconvenience and have to use knives. I guess they will have to outlaw knives, then killers will use hammers, and the process continues.

Answer 2

The movie isn't that old you know? It's not even out here in Ireland yet.....knives are alot easier to get.

Answer 3

bin around longer than that movie ,knives are more available than guns

Answer 4

It's probably because knives are more easier to come by rather than guns.  I don't know .... Ask the people who are committing the crimes.

Yep, Rory M is right. It's not over here yet - though I'm really looking forward to it.

But there is an older version of the Batman/Joker film that was made in the 90s with Jack Nicholson as the Joker.

Answer 5

A Clockwork Orange - Alex v/s Dim and Georgie Boy

1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_iVqtvG...

I suspect that guns are not as easily obtained in Ol'Blighty as they are in the U.S.

a lot of shootings out here(Seattle) are gang related...

or around clubs.....

I haven't heard much about this movie

maybe something on NPR

but I assume it is going to be hugely popular

there are people that might act on what they see on screen....

kinda like kids in 50's driving like maniacs after seeing James Dean movie

no cause for censorship

Answer 6

Knives are cheaper and easier to get hold of than guns (which they'd have to get through black market trade or something, knives, they can steal from their mum's kitchens)

Answer 7

The movie has NOTHING to do with it. Get a grip on reality! Anyone can buy a knife, you can't get guns easily in Britain.