I am not talking about people who are hoarders or abusive. I am talking about people who have normal hobbies. I do not like Sarper at all but I was annoyed that (idk her name. I can’t tell what it is) she thinks it’s embarrassing for a guy to play video games over the age of 20. That annoyed me that people are making hobbies into a something negative. I like video games but I also read, do photography, workout, journal, cook and bake. We should destigmatise hobbies people have. If it isn’t obsessive or hurting their relationships, lives, or finances then everyone is entitled to their things they like. A lot of people think liking this trash show is bad and a waste of time but it doesn’t hurt us for liking it. It makes us happy. I wish we could just all have hobbies no matter what it is. Even if it’s not productive we need it as humans. On the other hand Brandon has an addiction. He cannot stop gaming and it is the first thing he does in the morning. That is when it is unattractive and it is a huge red flag. This is a problem that needs to be worked through in therapy. I know people will write about this and I understand he plays games to cope and escape from life. He had a really hard life so it makes sense he needs escapism. Same with social media and Darcy’s plastic surgery. It is unhealthy and it is all rooted in deeper issues. This is going on too long. I just wanted to write my thoughts and start a conversation about this.
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It’s just entertainment! There is no difference between playing video games for a couple of hours, then watching a movie after work or crocheting blankets while you watch tv.
It’s weird to me to care that much unless it’s destructive in some way.
My dude plays video games. I play Best Fiends. My dad is 74 and loves solitaire in the tablet. My grandparents used to play those handheld casino games in the 90s.
I’ve been a gamer my whole life and my best attempt at being the devil’s advocate here is that you can’t lump all types of games and gamers together. Even if someone isn’t gaming hours a day and having it affect their job or household chores, how do they react when their game is interrupted? The types of games you are referencing can be easily paused and put down. If I’m cooking dinner and my partner wants to play a game, that’s great. If I’ve finished cooking and they’re in the middle of a round in an online game or a quest or raid in WoW and won’t come eat until they’re done, potentially half an hour to an hour later, that’s a problem.
Wow. What an interesting take away.
Videogames are great. I don’t understand people that think the medium is any more unproductive or a waste of time compared to spending hours of screen-time doom-scrolling on social media or watching reality TV. Some of the best works of fiction in the last 30 years have been games. Use of escapism and entertainment is at an all time high (thank you bread and circuses), everything is good (or at least reasonable) in moderation.
Well you probably shouldn’t smoke crack or do meth I guess.
Why do you need others to approve of your hobby?
Some people think bird watching is a stupid hobby… and some people think gaming is a stupid hobby.
Like what you like and don’t worry about people’s opinions.
As a gamer myself, I couldn’t agree more. Like shouldn’t you be happy they’re home and not out doing god knows what? The ones complaining should try to be a little more involved. They could watch or play a different game in the same room. It doesn’t have to be that disconnecting.
It was totally dusty, he hadn’t played anything in months. 😂
I don’t know what Shekina’s problem was. At least when Sarper is playing video games, he’s not flirting or doing something more than that with women. When playing, she knows exactly where he is and what he is doing. And he on the other hand gets to have a hobby for himself. It’s a win-win situation.
I think the first problem is caring what shekinah thinks.
She’s a middle aged woman addicted to social media and IG, and engages in clout- chasing, pettiness, judging other 90 day members, being snarky towards people, etc, etc.
But she wants to judge a middle aged man for playing video games.
It’s not like he even plays games that much considering he has to find the time to bang 4 women per day every day in order to have reached that body count.
Video games get a bad rep because a lot of gamers do it excessively. I think gaming addiction is way more common than most want to admit and that’s why it has the bad stereotype. Far too many people have experience with a partner, parent, sibling etc neglecting other parts of their lives and loved ones for gaming. Gaming is fine in moderation but there are too many people who think they’re gaming in moderation when they’re actually neglecting everyone around them for gaming. After experiencing it you tend to steer clear of those who say they game as hobby.
You just reminded me that Sarper plays games, and it got me thinking…
What if the 2500 number that Sarper keeps throwing about includes all the prostitutes he has slept with on GTA/Red Dead/Assorted other games? 🤔😱
Since when are hoarding and abuse hobbies?