Any gamer girl I've ever met who is even remotely attractive has a boyfriend already. It's like winning the lottery: sure it would be nice, but I'm not counting on it.
I generally don't talk about video games in certain social situations (eg like yours above, at a party), mostly because I know most people aren't interested in hearing it.
Also, and I'm probably going to catch some flak here, but I don't want to seem like a loser. The stereotypical gamer, and we know how wrong stereotypes are, is that you sit in your room by yourself and don't have any friends. Which is kinda funny seeing as you're at a party...but w/e. That's how people view it. If people don't game, you talking about it is like them talking to you about sports (or some other subject you have no interest in). If some dude walks up to you and starts talking about some awesome local sports team and you aren't into it, you'll just assume they're some dumb jock. It goes both ways.
Actually, my last girlfriend made fun of me when she found out I had played World of Warcraft in the past. She said, and I quote "But you're like a cool person, why would you play something like that?" Haha, I had no idea what to say. I kept telling her I play video games more than she thinks, I guess she never really realized it tho cause I'd rather do stuff with her than game most times.
I think most people are surprised to find that I'm a gamer since I am the opposite of the stereotype at first glance. I'm athletic, socially adept, and I like beer...oh wait everyone likes beer, scratch that last one.
If you find a way to effectively combat stereotypes then congratulations, you have successfully changed the human condition. Otherwise, it's not worth the hassle of worrying about it.
See? He really was a gamer guy, he had no idea what to do when confronted by a girlWereraccoon said:
I generally don't talk about video games in certain social situations (eg like yours above, at a party), mostly because I know most people aren't interested in hearing it.
Also, and I'm probably going to catch some flak here, but I don't want to seem like a loser. The stereotypical gamer, and we know how wrong stereotypes are, is that you sit in your room by yourself and don't have any friends. Which is kinda funny seeing as you're at a party...but w/e. That's how people view it. If people don't game, you talking about it is like them talking to you about sports (or some other subject you have no interest in). If some dude walks up to you and starts talking about some awesome local sports team and you aren't into it, you'll just assume they're some dumb jock. It goes both ways.
Actually, my last girlfriend made fun of me when she found out I had played World of Warcraft in the past. She said, and I quote "But you're like a cool person, why would you play something like that?" Haha, I had no idea what to say. I kept telling her I play video games more than she thinks, I guess she never really realized it tho cause I'd rather do stuff with her than game most times.
I think most people are surprised to find that I'm a gamer since I am the opposite of the stereotype at first glance. I'm athletic, socially adept, and I like beer...oh wait everyone likes beer, scratch that last one.
If you find a way to effectively combat stereotypes then congratulations, you have successfully changed the human condition. Otherwise, it's not worth the hassle of worrying about it.
