According to Know Your Meme, "About Loot Boxes Are Surprise Mechanics is a quote by Electronic Arts Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs Kerry Hopkins during a hearing held by the UK Parliament Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in response to a question about if she thought Loot Boxes were an ethical practice." Loot Boxes refer to a common way in which players can purchase additional items in video games such as Fortnite. The practice has been recognized as an illegal form of gambling in several countries.

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