So there I was, cruising through one of those new Contract missions with Franklin – yeah, the Franklin, back after a whole decade! – and suddenly, my dude starts walking like he's auditioning for America's Next Top Model. I swear, I almost dropped my controller laughing. It was that ridiculous feminine strut animation, the one usually reserved for our own custom Online characters, somehow plastered onto Franklin Clinton himself. Totally threw me for a loop! 🕺 I mean, respect to Franklin, walk however you wanna walk, buddy... but seeing this grounded, OG character suddenly sashaying down the street with that exaggerated hip swing? Pure, unintended comedy gold. Check out how bizarre it looked in this clip another player caught – it’s exactly what happened to me!

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Now, for those who might not be deep into the Online grind, let me break down why this glitch is such a trip:

  • Walking Styles 101: GTA Online lets you customize your avatar's walk, right? You've got options like:

    • Default (Your basic stroll)

    • Gangster (That slow, swaggering lean)

    • Feminine (The confident, runway-ready strut Franklin glitched into)

    • Brute (Heavy, stomping steps)

    • Posh (Very upright, almost stiff)

    • Crazy (Erratic, twitchy movements)

  • The Franklin Factor: Here's the kicker: These styles are ONLY for your Online character. NPCs like Franklin? They have their own, fixed animations. Seeing him break character like this? It’s like finding a unicorn wearing sneakers – completely unexpected and kinda magical in its absurdity.

  • Why 'The Contract' Made This Possible: Rockstar brought Franklin back as a playable character for specific missions in this DLC. That means his model is loaded into scenarios where player-character mechanics might occasionally... bleed through? It’s rare, but man, when it happens, it’s memorable. Maybe the game got confused about who was supposed to be strutting their stuff?

The Contract DLC: More Than Just Glitches What It Brought Why Players Loved It
The Star Power Franklin & Chop's return Nostalgia hit! Seeing these icons after 10 years
The Beats New radio stations & Dr. Dre story missions Killer soundtrack, celebrity cameos, fresh narrative
The Assets New luxury cars & Agency business property Flashy rides (like the Jubilee!) & a cool new HQ
The Vibe Modern LA-inspired missions & tech Felt fresh, connected to current music culture

Honestly, despite some folks wishing this was single-player DLC (cough me included cough), 'The Contract' has been a blast. It’s packed with cool stuff:

  1. Dr. Dre?! Seriously! Helping him track down stolen music? Surreal, but awesome.

  2. The Agency. Your own slick HQ? Yes please. Feels like playing spy.

  3. The Cars. Oh man, the new rides... pure eye candy. 😍

  4. Chop! Having the dog back just feels... right.

But circling back to Franklin's funky walk... the community reaction? Priceless. Finding that glitch felt like sharing an inside joke with thousands of other players. Reddit exploded with clips just like mine. Comments like "Franklin found his true self" or "He's just feeling his oats today!" had me snorting my soda. That shared moment of pure, unexpected silliness? That’s the magic sauce of GTA Online sometimes. It ain't always about the perfect heist or the shiny new supercar. Sometimes it’s about your favorite character suddenly deciding today is Fashion Week in Los Santos.

So yeah, Franklin’s strut might’ve been a bug... but honestly? It’s one of the most hilariously memorable things to happen in my Online sessions lately. A perfect little slice of controlled chaos. Makes you wonder... what other weirdness is lurking under the hood, waiting to surprise us? Rockstar's code, man – it’s got a sense of humor all its own. That walk? Pure 2025 GTAO vibes right there. Still cracks me up just thinking about it.