John Hammond, the enigmatic visionary behind Jurassic Park, is a legend in the realm of fictional dinosaurs. He’s the mastermind who made it possible for scientists to extract dinosaur DNA and genetically engineer new ones. However, he’s also responsible for the gruesome deaths, the existence of dinosaurs on other test islands, and the ill-fated attempt to recreate the park as Jurassic World. Despite his famous claim of sparing no expense, a keen redditor has pointed out several instances where Hammond did the exact opposite.
Grandkids in Danger and No Armed Guards
Hammond sent his own grandchildren into a theme park filled with live dinosaurs without any armed guards to protect them in case something went wrong. This reckless decision not only put his family in danger but also demonstrated a lack of foresight and planning.
No Infrastructure for Employees
Hammond failed to provide any infrastructure for employees to live on the island. This meant that he was essentially planning to leave his million-dollar dinosaur creations alone on an island during a hurricane, hoping for the best. This lack of consideration for his employees and his investments is a glaring oversight.
Backup Generators: A Must-Have That Was Missing
There were no backup generators in place to ensure that the fences would never lose their charge. Muldoon, the park’s game warden, warned Hammond that the raptors remembered where they had attacked the fence. Without backup generators, the raptors could easily sense when the electricity was out and escape their enclosure, posing a significant threat to everyone on the island.
Flooded Roads and No Flood Prevention Measures
During the hurricane, the roads on the island flooded, proving that there were no flood prevention measures in place to protect access or emergency roads. This lack of planning could have led to disastrous consequences for the park and its visitors.
No Gas-Powered Vehicles on Reserve
Hammond didn’t have any gas-powered vehicles on reserve for when guests were stranded in tour cars during a power failure. This oversight left visitors vulnerable and without any means of escape in case of an emergency.
A Psychological Thriller in the Making
Jurassic Park could easily be recut as a psychological thriller, with John Hammond (played by Richard Attenborough) starring as a greedy billionaire with no regard for human life. His decisions and lack of planning put countless lives at risk, all in the name of profit.
Denying a Raise to the Hacker Running the Island
Hammond was also unwilling to give a raise to the one hacker responsible for running all the computer systems on the island. This decision ultimately led to disastrous consequences, as the disgruntled employee sabotaged the park’s security systems.
In the original Jurassic Park novel, Hammond is portrayed as more of a villain. However, Richard Attenborough’s likable persona (he even played Santa Claus!) led to a shift in the character’s portrayal in the film. Instead of a greedy villain, Hammond became a misguided capitalist, with Wayne Knight’s hacker character (at the height of Seinfeld fame) taking the blame for the park’s downfall. This transformation, however, doesn’t change the fact that Hammond’s ‘spare no expense’ claim was far from the truth.
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