If you’ve spent any time in GTA Online, chances are you’ve heard the dreaded words: “Hey, it’s just a courtesy call from LJT…” For years, LJT—Lester’s partner in the game’s biker businesses—became a running joke in the community, not for his usefulness, but for how irritating he was. His relentless phone calls made him infamous among longtime players, earning him the unofficial title: The King of Annoyance.

Why LJT Became a Meme
When Rockstar introduced the Bikers DLC, it brought with it a new type of business empire players could manage: motorcycle club (MC) operations. Alongside that, Rockstar added LJT as your in-game business contact. On paper, his job seemed helpful—keep players updated about their business operations. In practice, however, LJT became one of the most disruptive parts of the game.

LJT would call for just about anything: when your supplies were running low, when your product was ready to sell, if your business was under attack, or even for minor issues. It didn’t matter what you were doing—whether in the middle of a heist, a race, or simply enjoying free roam—LJT would interrupt you with another call. His updates weren’t optional, either. They’d stop your gameplay until you hung up or listened.

The Frustration Before Rockstar’s Fix
For players who joined GTA Online before 2020, LJT’s calls were part of everyday life. And not in a good way. The interruptions became so frequent and so frustrating that players began to joke that LJT was a bigger threat than any in-game enemy. He was the ultimate buzzkill—always there, always calling, and always breaking your immersion.

The community’s complaints piled up for years, turning LJT into a meme and a symbol of unnecessary frustration in the game.

Rockstar Finally Listens
In 2020, Rockstar made a long-awaited quality-of-life improvement. In response to community feedback, they changed LJT’s constant phone calls into text messages. It was a small tweak on the surface, but it had a huge impact.

Now, instead of being forced to answer a disruptive call, players simply receive a message that they can check at their convenience—or ignore altogether. This change made the game flow much more smoothly and drastically reduced player frustration.

Why the Update Mattered
- No more unwanted call interruptions during missions or combat

- Players could focus on gameplay instead of being distracted

- Business management felt smoother and less stressful

- The overall experience became more enjoyable for both new and returning players

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A Lasting Legacy
Today, LJT lives on as a kind of inside joke among long-time GTA Online fans. He’s remembered not just as a character, but as a reminder of how small design choices can have a big impact on the player experience. Rockstar’s decision to tone him down shows that even the most annoying features can become part of a game’s legacy—and that developers can listen when the community speaks up.

So next time you see a text from LJT pop up on your screen, take a moment to appreciate the silence. It wasn’t always this peaceful in Los Santos.