Quoting the Internet explores examples of profound stupidity involving our favorite hobby, video games. People who falsely slander something they’re too lazy to even attempt to research, understand, or consider the opposite view deserve to be ostracized for their behavior.
Read on to find out exactly why Synne Sørheim's comments in a recent testimony are completely unacceptable and unbelievably ignorant.
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... simply because we have reached some kind of magical arbitrary age where some idiots deem it immature to like these things...(!)
Yeah, THAT'S'normal'(!)
Idiots.
"She must not realize that the largest age demographic for video games is the exact age range she's criticizing. Oh, yeah, or that it's among the largest entertainment mediums in the world, if it isn't the largest."
... trying to put others down by calling them 'immature' and ridiculing their hobbies...
Luckily, I'm 35, and I don't give a rat's ass anymore about what other people think about me watching cartoons, reading comics, playing videogames, or whatever.
Life's too short to not do the things you enjoy doing, simply because some other people might want to bitch and moan about it and call it 'immature'.
Who the hell is she to judge my hobbies!?
After all, what are those two mediums?
Video games are experiences much like a movie or book, except games are interactive events where there is a degree of control in guiding the outcome or at least the speed of the story.
This woman certainly should not be straying into cognitive thinking and learning as there are a host of researchers and psychologists of much greater renown that will bury her opposing thoughts. Incidental learning (a subset of cognitive learning) is a process that, when using immersive techniques such as video gaming, has shown more promise than anything since the invention of the chalkboard. Retention of subject material nearly doubles versus conventional learning methodologies. It's why the Department of Defense is investing so much into furthering it's use.
At the end of the day this woman comes across as some shrill harpy who lost a guy to video games because she failed to understand it's attraction or it's relevance as an educational and social learning tool. Also good, plain fun is apparently alien to her. She likely blew a mental gasket when she found out he had female gamers in his clan.
I'm 19 and I fully expect to be playing video games in my 20s. Hell, maybe even my 30s. And if I make it to my 40s, there's no point in stopping then, is there?
It's a hobby. Like cycling and jogging and other stuff. People do these things alone, are they not going to be able to talk to people?
I don't go out much because there are people like her in the world. If it's not video games, it's something else they're judging you for. That's my choice. I am pretty good at making friends. People get along with me just fine. I am extremely punctual. I'm a promising student. I can arrange stuff well. My communication skills and confidence are around average and I am very happy.
Explain that, ms/mrs sorheim, since you're such a smarty pants.
I highlighted GIRLFRIEND for a reason... Sooo are all gamers male or lesbian??? Shes one of those ignorant people who only believe men play Video games.
Nothing wrong with a bit of "whatever" i was looking at some whatever earlier ;)
btw, who wants to be normal?
I believe I speak for everyone when I say that we're all gamers and we love gaming because of the joy, entertainment and challenges it brings us.
I can assure her this: As long as I'll be able to hold a controller, I'll always be gaming.
I'm 1000898460% sure there are people out here on N4G.com who've been gaming for most of their lives and ARE above the age of 20 (such as myself). I'm also sure they won't suddenly completely stop because they hit some magical age!
just kidding its only not cool to care when it is to kiss someones ass. otherwise caring is good
When we are all looking back on our lives, please don't regret giving up what you enjoyed or something that made you happy because somebody said you should.
Unlike you weirdos, I burnt everything remotely fun in my home on my 21st birthday. Because I am normal.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to grab myself a bowl of Cheerios (NOT the flavored kind! I'm normal!) and watch Law & Order with a smug sense of satisfaction stemming from how superior I am to you lowly fun-having man-children.
Good day!
I went with funny. I think that's what you were shooting for.
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Wait, you thought I was serious? Fuck no.
Now grown men playing with MLP dolls? That's a little much.
Am I a normal father, aged man, gamer? I would beg to say there is no normal... but for anyone to say they know at what age someone should quit something... especially when the demographics of the issue at hand are against their said results... step down and rethink your words.
Gaming is growing along with the masses of children that started out playing games. We grew up and chose to move from the little 8 bit world and expand the stories in the game to meet our needs.
Women grow up playing dress up and having tea parties. When they get older do they stop doing that? No they simply move on to the adult version of it...
Men have the desire to be competitive. We enjoy our techno gadgets. Video games just fit into what we are all about. And just as when we were children and liked the animated movies... we grow up and don't stop watching movies... we just watch more mature movies now. We do the same with games... we move on to more mature titles.
Get over it. You can pry my controller from my cold dead hands.
your comment was so spot on that aren't even "accidental" disagrees.
for 6 years then :/
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enjoying the story in Heavy Rain = psychopath
Makes perfect sense.
Her face, appearance alone, is stereotypical amongst the almost feministic and over-glorified entitlement to think their opinion on a matter is fact rather than simply a Weak personal opinion, I loathe people like her with a bloody fucking passion. It's people like her who basically emphasize probably the peer pressure of losing ones V-card at 16-18, oh shit son, you better do it fast or else you're Not Normal.
Better yet, what fucking Right does she have to say she can say what IS normal and what ISN'T Normal? That fucking bitch, honestly. Any human who thinks they can define what is and what isn't Normal is not only potentially egotistical, but they need discipline of the mouth....
"Normal" implies there's some societal standard that must be adhered to in order to function properly.
But "normal" people don't exist. Everybody's got something they like that a lot of people would go, "Eew, really?" to. And if you don't, you're one boring-ass, conformist of an individual... no, you're not an individual.
So weird is normal.
I pity the fool who put gaming above everything else
Really.
From one person to another, kudos - you were right to drop her.
For starters video games have helped me solve problems. I'm not talking about personal issues, although it has been known to be a remedy of escape. I'm talking about increased ability to solve mathematical, electrical, and other technical problems. I largely credit this due to all the puzzle and strategy games I have played over the years.
I've played many video games that contained extremely hard puzzles like Silent Hill, Legacy of Kain: SoulReaver, Portal, and others that spanned back to the Atari 800XL computer (where there was no instructions on how to get a game started, much less play). It was these games that caused me to develop my ability to solve. Whether that be a crime, a math problem, a goal, or a broken chair. It trained my mind to the point where multiple solutions could be envisioned just by looking at a problem. It is these skills that become useful for careers in computers, law enforcement, or even technical industries.
Video games have even helped me develop hand-eye coordination. Could this not be useful when piloting an aircraft, machinery, or finding ways to access tight spaces. What about driving a vehicle? Now, I'm not saying it will train you to do these things. What it can do is allow the mind to properly keep tune with motor functions in order to more accurately do what the mind is thinking.
Video games have enabled me to keep the imagination there. To keep the mind open to all possibilities so that nothing in thought is kept too narrow in perception. By having this way of thought it allows myself to refrain from a quick conclusion to things.
It allows a form of critical thinking that I consider well beyond that of the mentioned psychiatrist in the article. For she was taught by a book thus her reality is very contained. It provides her symptoms and possible solutions. No where is her conclusions drawn from experience. Even I, who have taken elementary psychological courses, know that the term "normal" refers to the majority in regards to the study of the human mind. The last time I checked the majority of people seek out entertainment on all fronts...and at all ages. For her to say that playing video games after age 20 (as opposed to seeing a scripted movie with obvious political message and corporate agendas) is not normal, then she probably needs to go back and refresh her education. Last I checked it wasn't normal to create an entire reality because a book, or because a higher power told you so. The last time I checked it wasn't considered "normal" to conclude that 99% of gamers are not "normal" because 1% decides to go out and mass murder...which is the minority in a minority group. Only critical thinking can do that and a real understanding of everything after the knowledge is handed to you...not when.
brilliantly said
>Portal
Stop trollin
This reminds me of that SpongeBob episode, though, haha.
Also, why isn't movie-watching past age 20 unhealthy?
P.S, Im a qualified Psychiatrist. And there is NOTHING abnormal about gaming over 20. Times change.
Games are as much a past time or hobby as watching or playing football.
the problem is not in games, it's in the parents.
I think it's normal to play games if over 20, it's not normal to stop because you are a cretin age.
P.S. I'm 30 now and I have a really great life.
1)A zombie ate a mans face.
2) A gay pornstar chopped people up and mailed the parts to various politicians in Canada.
Thats ABNORMAL.
not games.
It's kinda stupid, but I've been playing a lot of The Impossible Game lately and it really needs you to have a good memory and fast reflexes to beat it with no flags. So far I've done the first 3 levels with no flags. Awesome game. Only $1 too!
Long Live Play!!
Long Live Play
Hell, my grandfather used to collect toys and my dad plays video games. It's a break from reality/stress of work. Society's rules can go screw itself.