otaku Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 furthermore whats wrong with being a drugged up teenage (or twenty something) metal head? Those guys are my friends! I've been laughed at by people at school a bit (my atari shirt got some laughs) but its not as bad as it used to be for instance I noticed there are some nintendo and rock band and many pc enthusiasts on my campus. But other than people my age Ive noticed with people above 40 its an issue especially with my folks and with anyone who shares living space with you-they hate the carts and cords and systems. oh and girls for the most part when I have a girl around I hide my gaming stuff I've had a few enjoy and like the wii. And one girl enjoyed watching me play rez while she used the 360 controller on vibrate hehe. Strangely enough wow is the best game to get people talking I had a girlfriend for awhile who was a damn guild leader (I couldn't get into it even with her trying to get me into it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjakeqcool Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm very rarely embarrassed, expecially when it comes to video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I kinda look at it the other way...if you AREN'T playing video games...there must be something wrong with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 because youre an adult and still play videogames? anybody ever give you any funny looks or snide remarks? A lot of adults play Wii and Xbox etc so the weirdness is actually from playing the 2600, ColecoVision et al as most envision "using a rectangle to hit a block" (e.g. "Miniature Golf" on the 2600). However, I can tell you that numerous folks my age get a big smile on their face when they come over and they get to play Donkey Kong on the ColecoVision because they hadn't played it in years. Now, I'm doing retro gaming parties at my place and we have a pretty good turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I'm 39, and don't feel embarassed by being a gamer. But occasionally I'll get treated in a patronizing manner when I go to a game store, like I'm some clueless dad buying games for his kids. The irony is I usually know far more about the subject matter than the person trying to lend me a clue. It doesn't really help the situation that I'm usually buying Nintendo titles, though I consider their stuff less immature than "Super-Bloody 3rd person Murderer". That's when you act totally clueless just to see how dumb the other person is...then call them on all the inaccuracies... I'm in IT and I do that stuff all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Nope not embarrassed at all! and I`m also 41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lifes too short to care what others think.The last thing you want to be thinking when you're on your deathbed is WOULDA SHOULDA COULDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Lifes too short to care what others think.The last thing you want to be thinking when you're on your deathbed is WOULDA SHOULDA COULDA. I agree. I don't feel I should be apologetic for my interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee9977 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 interesting posts. not embarrased at all, but i draw the line at donkey kong t shirts.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 interesting posts. not embarrased at all, but i draw the line at donkey kong t shirts.lol and now mattyg needs to hang his head in shame once more. at least its not a shirt with a woody 2600 that says "classically trained" ...................ooooops that's my other shirt or an Atari hoodie ..................oh wait I have one of those as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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