Looked Downed upon as a Gamer

[Irridium]

Respond with this:

"Because I am FUCKING AWESOME! Any more questions?!"

 

[CrazyCapnMorgan]

I'm surprised no one has done this before me.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/extra-credits/2005-Gamer

Or this.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/the-big-picture/2522-A-Nerd-By-Any-Other-Name

Seriously, those two things right there ends all debate on the labels "Gamer" and "Nerd".

There is no knowledge that is not power.

 

[Lordmarkus]

and then they say something offensive 'If you play games and are on a nerd site then why arnt you Fat and Lazy?'

This confuses me a bit. If these girls have boyfriends, which I presume they at some point have had, then why don't they ask the same thing to their loved ones? Arguably, every male plays videogames these days.

Secondly, I-LOVE-MY BODY, therefore I push iron every week.

Thirdly, who isn't lazy at the end of your teens? Proportion is the key, just don't let it get the upper hand.

 

[MrDarkling]

Those are what you call socialites.
Common atributes are ignorance and complete lack of intelligence.
Don't worry about it.

 

[spartan231490]

Im in yr12 in school this year and there are these 3 girls there really rude mean dumb and slutty. Anyway they asked me what i do on the weekends and i said 'I play video games and write about different topics on The Escapist'

They looked at me like i was a idiot and they said 'Why?' and i said because 'i enjoy doing it'

and then they say something offensive 'If you play games and are on a nerd site then why arnt you Fat and Lazy?'

then i said 'Why would you think that Gamers and People on the escapist are fat and ugly'?

they said 'Because you play Games'

CONFUSION

Anyway do you think that this is how people look at us?

because i get this reaction alot

I probably would have just replied by saying something like: Since you're sluts, does that mean you'll sleep with me for money? cuz I could spare a few pennies for each of you.

Either that or maybe: Since you're sluts does that mean you spend your weekends on street corners and have a dozen STDs. Stupid people believe stereotypes, sometimes the best way to prove them wrong is to show them that the stereotypes about themselves are wrong. If those stereotypes are right, at least you get a bit of fun out it.

 

[Denamic]

Im in yr12 in school this year and there are these 3 girls there really rude mean dumb and slutty.

I have to say that this opening stattement makes me not take you very seriously.
It may appear that you are not much better than them in regards to prejudice.

You might want to avoid that in the future, as it makes it more likely that you are taken seriously.

A statement of observation isn't prejudice.

 

[Kagim]

Im in yr12 in school this year

Okay... First problem, your still in Highschool. Nothing that happens there matters.

and there are these 3 girls there really rude mean dumb and slutty.

If they are dumb, rude, mean and slutty why does it matter?

Anyway they asked me what i do on the weekends and i said 'I play video games and write about different topics on The Escapist'

Why are you talking to them? Did you seriously let yourself get baited by people you refer to as dumb, rude, mean and slutty?

and then they say something offensive 'If you play games and are on a nerd site then why arnt you Fat and Lazy?'

That's not offensive. Your being sensitive. During Highschool. Might wanna get some stone skin buddy or your going to get your ass kicked SO hard.

Anyway do you think that this is how people look at us?

because i get this reaction alot

Your in highschool.

You need to stop talking to people you would describe as dumb rude mean and slutty.

Your going to turn into the guys who talk about how "There is a stigma on gamers!" or bicker endlessly about how everyone is agaisnt gamers or some other stupid victim complex shit.

Next time someone rude, mean, dumb and slutty asks you that question say you ride dirt bikes around a volcano. Or ignore them. Either way.

 

[dday4you]

gaming has so much potential to influence the world, yet it is a medium commonly associ

I'm surprised no one has done this before me.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/extra-credits/2005-Gamer

Or this.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/the-big-picture/2522-A-Nerd-By-Any-Other-Name

Seriously, those two things right there ends all debate on the labels "Gamer" and "Nerd".

There is no knowledge that is not power.

NINJA MASTER!
i was gonna quote james portnow word for word but meh
games are great, all we need to do is to be steadfast in that belief, don't let a little critisism get to you

 

[Nannernade]

Bah... people are idiots, the next time you see them tell them to stop looking at things with the stigmas that society has labeled for the Gamer Group i.e. fat and lazy and to actually take the time to look and get to know a gamer for who he/she is.

 

[darkman80723]

Hell man it could be worse, try being Gay and a Gamer...thats a double whammy for the teasers out there.

 

[BlastedTheWorm]

Make reference to their cavernous vaginas.

 

[VaudevillianVeteran]

Eh, don't listen to them. People stereotype, and sadly those are the two negative ones for the gaming community.
Many people are idiots that make assumptions, if you're into something, don't change and have pride.

 

[ReservoirAngel]

People are idiots and stereotype what they don't understand. Simple.

 

[GeorgW]

I've never encountered anyone that looked down on gamers. Though I've never met anyone that's completely never gamed. I think it could have some to do with the fact that I'm Swedish. We like games around here.

 

[StormShaun]

Had the same problem my friend but I stuck up and got a reputation as a delinquent gamer that should not be messed with that mostly deals with them non-violently.......ahh they get better in years mate and the girls, just wait their will be gamer girls in your life, and hopeuflly mine soon >_>

also if they call you fat you call them a slut and bash their new playtoy.....aka the nearest guy...but I dont do that I do this Talking>Bashing>Killing>Singing>Nuking>Hitting them with cream pies

 

[Dragonborne88]

I've NEVER had that problem. Even in grade school/High School, I wasn't really known as the "Cool" type, I never mentioned out loud I was a gamer generally, but when asked I wouldn't deny it. People were either like, "Okay, cool", or "Eh." I was never made fun of about it though, even by the jerky cheerleaders and whatnot.

I think it's about how you carry yourself. Even if I'm not the most confident person on my own, people hardly ever think that in person since I act like a cocky, confident guy when I'm around people. And I don't really think gaming has been looked negatively upon for YEARS now, it's grown significantly, but I don't think since I've been around, it's really been frowned upon.

 

[Sneeze]

I generally don't get that treatment anymore, everyone and their dog used to to share it in my secondary school though, I honestly don't see how wasting your time in from of the Jeremy Kyle show or playing football is any better (granted the last one does get you fit, but it also requite you freeze your tits off). None of them contribute anything greater to society.

I'll get the odd glance when I tell people I'm studying games at uni "Aaaaah it's a dead industry, you'll be lucky to get into it" "There's only 40 jobs in the UK in games" (utter BS, btw) "You'll never make it, do something worthwhile" but thats more cause I'm studying them, not playing them. If people look down on me for playing games they're aren't the people I wish to associate with anyways.

 

[dubious_wolf]

It's High School it can be pretty frustrating. Just don't go on any school shootings and you'll make it through in one piece. Also get to know some of the cool teachers there, they can really help make your high school experience better.

Next time someone rude, mean, dumb and slutty asks you that question say you ride dirt bikes around a volcano. Or ignore them. Either way.

I think I like this answer better actually

 

[Fappy]

People are stupid, that about sums it up.

No way! Have we been talking to the same therapist or something?

 

[C2Ultima]

People are incredibly stupid, and you shouldn't ever think that their opinion matters. You shouldn't be ashamed of your hobby.