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There is such a thing as TOO MUCH gamer pride
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:58:03
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I was in McDonalds yesterday for a Mocha Frappe.  Got to tell you, McDonalds has done very well with their new coffee bar.  Better than average coffee at a good price and a nice selection at that.  Plus those new frappes are crack.  I highly suggest checking it out.



But as soon as I entered I saw a kid, probably about 20 or 21 years old that just made me cringe.  The guy was in line playing a PSP.  Nothing wrong with that, though I do get irritated with those kinds of people who are too involved in their device, be in gaming, cellphone, ipod, etc. that they become oblivious to the rest of the world and forget to move forward with the line.  This guy was decked out in just a little too much gaming clothing and accessories.  He had a baseball cap with a NES controllers all over it, and "Old School" NES t-shirt, and..... wrist bands.  One again had the NES controller on it, while another had a 1-up mushroom on it.



Simply put, he looked like a jackass.  



To make matters worse this guy looked like the classic stereotypical gamer.  Skinny, thick glasses, beard that just wouldn't grow in right.  I just wanted to slap the silly bastard and yell, "all things in moderation you douchebag!"  I suppose he deserves a little credit for getting out of his parents' basement right?



I'm not against people showing who they are, but why go out of your way to look like a walking billboard for the gamer stereotype?  I'm sure a lot of people won't agree with me, but if you're not able to dress yourself in a way that suggests you're in your right state of mind I'd rather you not identify yourself with something that is also a part of who I am.

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:57:44
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You are so right! Something like this:



DIS-GUSTING ! ! !
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:02:49
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...and it also makes me want to return Steel's Christmas present that I bought him:


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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:45
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^ Gives a whole new definition to "1-Up" though... doesn't it?
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:07:49
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Unhand that SNES, you shameless hussy!
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:09:01
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^ Gives a whole new definition to "1-Up" though... doesn't it? Nyaa
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:15:11
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What was dude playing on his PSP?  That would be the determining factor in terms of my judging him or not.  Otherwise, I'm generally happy to see anyone playing a game in public.

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:35:31
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I'm all for people wearing what they want.  The wristbands are a bit unusual, but are you telling me you haven't seen the exact same thing in sports-form a hundred times over?  And not batted an eye?

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:13:52
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Uh..What was that?  Leo's posts distracted me.  I kinda agree, but I'm tired of seeing people go overboard with everything else like gangsta attire and sports attire.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:34:39

Leo's pics reminded me of something funny.  I had a friend, and about 5 years ago as she was finishing up college she needed money so she put out ads for herself as a virtual girlfriend.  She wasn't a bad looking girl, cute next-door neighbor type. For guys that went with it she'd send them pics of herself playing with action figures or videogames just wearing bra and panties.  It was ridiculous how much she ended up getting. Money to paypal, stuff on Amazon wishlists, etc.  Did well capitalizing on our people.

Yeah I kind of put super sport fans into the same category as these guys.  Like I said, everything in moderation.  When you dress and act like this... you're a douche. End of story.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:16:55
Oh God!



Hit the "B" button, indeed!

I demand you take that off this instant!
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:11


Alright. You two can keep those carts right where they are... please...

You know what... just keep 'em... No one else would want them anymore... Just keep them... and stay there... forever...

*there are some things, once seen, that can never be UN-seen*
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:29:16
*there are some things, once seen, that can never be UN-seen*

Speaking of which: Here's a Pic that has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand!

Don't say I didn't warn you!
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:51:20
Oooooh god.... why did I click on that?
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:53:24
Yeah, it's sort of weird. I mean, I don't mind if the guy was playing a PSP or DS in public but the wrist bands is a bit overboard. The shirts and hat is nerdy though.

But what's most strange to me is the dude's age. If he was a little kid like 12 or 13 then that's no big deal. But 21 years old?

That's pretty sad.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:56:36
@Robio: Happy
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:59:38
I must say: either the artist went a bit crazy with shadowing, or the Japanese have a certain fetish for overly hairy poop-shoots!

Yay! Poop-shoots!

What was this topic about again?

Does it even matter anymore?

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:21:52

That's the sign of a good blog you  know? When the accompanying thread ignores the topic and veers off into a completely different direction.

And yeah that is an usually dark ass crack.  There's something going on there.  Either too much shadow, too much hair, or this particular artist has a fetish for whatever the opposite of anal bleaching is.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:24:38
It's weird that people focus on the clothing.  The only thing I'd find objectionable would be playing in line; you're at McDonald's, not waiting hours in line for tickets to an event.  Calling someone a douche for wearing geekwear, well, is kinda douchey itself.  I also don't think he can do much about the need for glasses.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:50:54

Too much hair?  Could be Vader.....Oh God, why did I even go there?
Edited: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:52:04
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