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nelsonr100

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Ok, so heres the situation. I am currently living in a rented house for the summer and my internship with two girls the same age as me (21). Normally this would sound like a great deal right?! Wrong, lets just say they arn't my ....type.

Gradually they have become more annoying once the pleasentry's of meeting new people subsided. Recently they have crossed the line and begun attacking my gaming. Basically everytime I fire up some Mass effect, Red Alert 3 or some Guitar Hero on PC or Wii I get an earfull about how its anti-social, brain numbing, waste of time etc etc.

I'm pretty good at arguing with people and defending my hobbies but after 4 weeks of defending it in a grown up manner or simply ignoring them its starting to grate.

So much for the days of this being over. I thought people like this were hard to find in this day and age but luckily I stumbled across a pair of them! So Escapist's, how do you defend your hobby to others (or if it even needs defending) and any killer one liner's would be much appreciated.

EDIT: Annoyingly I don't have the option to move because of my job, money issues and lack of places to go (single flats are pricey).

EDIT2: Did I mention they use macs and only macs. they are horrified by PCs and don't seem to understand why the world runs on windows so refuse to use it themselves. Anger. Rising.
 

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I personally just make jokes, it really disarms them if i'm willing to insult my own hobby+myself too. They get all confused. like saying i'll be ready for the alien invasion, i'll know how to destroy their power core, will you? WILL YOU?
 
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i dout i can help but id ask em to play a game with me either they say yes and u just wing it from their or they say no and u tell em their being anti-social
 
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Demon ID said:
I personally just make jokes, it really disarms them if i'm willing to insult my own hobby+myself too. They get all confused. like saying i'll be ready for the alien invasion, i'll know how to destroy their power core, will you? WILL YOU?
actuly thats brilyent
 

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Demon ID said:
I personally just make jokes, it really disarms them if i'm willing to insult my own hobby+myself too. They get all confused. like saying i'll be ready for the alien invasion, i'll know how to destroy their power core, will you? WILL YOU?
Your avater - Best joke in the history of everything.
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I suggest raising your voice a little so they get the idea that you do not give a rat's ass about them.
 

Layz92

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But with "gaming" instead of alcohol.

I would suggest picking on something "pointless" they do. If they do the whole makeup thing and heels etc pick on them about how unnatural it is and basicly pointless. Just do it for ages then remind them they are making the same argument against gaming and they hopefully might take a hint.
 

Om Nom Nom

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Talk with some friends over teamspeak or something. Anti-social my ass, and sitting in front of the TV in silence isn't?

Or, you know, just ask them if you've been ragging on their hobbies recently or something without realizing...
 

nelsonr100

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Layz92 said:
But with "gaming" instead of alcohol.

I would suggest picking on something "pointless" they do. If they do the whole makeup thing and heels etc pick on them about how unnatural it is and basicly pointless. Just do it for ages then remind them they are making the same argument against gaming and they hopefully might take a hint.
This approach seems fun especially the video :p. One of them smokes so tht won't be too hard.

Demon ID said:
I personally just make jokes, it really disarms them if i'm willing to insult my own hobby+myself too. They get all confused. like saying i'll be ready for the alien invasion, i'll know how to destroy their power core, will you? WILL YOU?
Yes. This shall be so.
 

captaincabbage

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Dude that sucks so much balls, it really makes me feel greatful that my girlfriend and all my friends are avid gamers, or at least are cool with videogames.

I'd personally tell them to stop being so antisocial and go meet people if that's what they're so into.

Or if thats a bit too brain-numbing direct for them ,here's another scenario.
Roommate: "Why are you playing games again!? It's stupid and a waste of time!"
You: "You know what else is a waste of time? Argueing to me, about this. So why don't you stop wasting my time and yours and leave me alone to my anti-social, brain-numbing, games and you go waste someone elses time, kay?"


Either that or tell them toi take a suger frosted fuck off the end of your dick. (Umm yeah, I just watched Blade Trinity again XD)
 

Eliam_Dar

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Weird, if they aren't antisocial "like you" why don't they live their life instead of picking on you?
 

nelsonr100

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captaincabbage said:
Dude that sucks so much balls, it really makes me feel greatful that my girlfriend and all my friends are avid gamers, or at least are cool with videogames.

I'd personally tell them to stop being so antisocial and go meet people if that's what they're so into.

Or if thats a bit too brain-numbing direct for them ,here's another scenario.
Roommate: "Why are you playing games again!? It's stupid and a waste of time!"
You: "You know what else is a waste of time? Argueing to me, about this. So why don't you stop wasting my time and yours and leave me alone to my anti-social, brain-numbing, games and you go waste someone elses time, kay?"


Either that or tell them toi take a suger frosted fuck off the end of your dick. (Umm yeah, I just watched Blade Trinity again XD)
Haha, love it. If they really piss me off, this will definitely be the result.

Also I'm glad my girlfriend is at least open to the idea of games too. I had her over at the weekend and we sat around playing guitar hero and smash bros and talking loudly about how fun it is specifically to annoy the room mates :D
 

Jedamethis

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"Shut the fuck up or I'll stab you in your sleep"
Say it very casually, and it's very important that your eyes do not leave the TV while saying this.

Worked for me before!
 

nelsonr100

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Eliam_Dar said:
Weird, if they aren't antisocial "like you" why don't they live their life instead of picking on you?
Number of friends over this summer to see me: 8

Number they have had over combined: 1

I'm waiting for a good moment to drop a subtle comment referring to this
 

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Jedamethis said:
"Shut the fuck up or I'll stab you in your sleep"
Say it very casually, and it's very important that your eyes do not leave the TV while saying this.
LOL... Hmm he probably wont have room mates after that!
 

Serperoth

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I mostly ignore those people, or make jokes they don't get. If they give you shit, why care for them?
 

WaveringRadiant

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OP, your roomies need to understand that while your interests may be different, there's no reason you can't cohabitate peacefully. If they're so concerned about wasting time, ask them why they're wasting theirs attempting to dissuade you from something you enjoy - moreover, something that doesn't affect them, and is therefore none of their business.

They sound pretty insufferable, to be honest. I'm assuming you have your own room? I'd consider moving my gaming there, maybe getting a lock, etc. if they aren't going to be mature about it.
 

Jedamethis

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Jed Petty said:
Jedamethis said:
"Shut the fuck up or I'll stab you in your sleep"
Say it very casually, and it's very important that your eyes do not leave the TV while saying this.
LOL... Hmm he probably wont have room mates after that!
Would that be so bad?
And even if they do stay, they'll be quiet, fearful roommates.
 

captaincabbage

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nelsonr100 said:
captaincabbage said:
Dude that sucks so much balls, it really makes me feel greatful that my girlfriend and all my friends are avid gamers, or at least are cool with videogames.

I'd personally tell them to stop being so antisocial and go meet people if that's what they're so into.

Or if thats a bit too brain-numbing direct for them ,here's another scenario.
Roommate: "Why are you playing games again!? It's stupid and a waste of time!"
You: "You know what else is a waste of time? Argueing to me, about this. So why don't you stop wasting my time and yours and leave me alone to my anti-social, brain-numbing, games and you go waste someone elses time, kay?"


Either that or tell them toi take a suger frosted fuck off the end of your dick. (Umm yeah, I just watched Blade Trinity again XD)
Haha, love it. If they really piss me off, this will definitely be the result.

Also I'm glad my girlfriend is at least open to the idea of games too. I had her over at the weekend and we sat around playing guitar hero and smash bros and talking loudly about how fun it is specifically to annoy the room mates :D
lol glad to be of assistance, tho if it does get unbearable, I'd think of moving in with someone a bit more understanding, like your girlfriend, or a buddy.

Those chicks honestly do sound like a pair of cunts. And I do use that word sparingly.
 

nelsonr100

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Jedamethis said:
Jed Petty said:
Jedamethis said:
"Shut the fuck up or I'll stab you in your sleep"
Say it very casually, and it's very important that your eyes do not leave the TV while saying this.
LOL... Hmm he probably wont have room mates after that!
Would that be so bad?
The only downside would be having to pay all the rent but i'm beginning to consider it :p