Tyra Banks show "Decodes video game player"
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Obviously he needs to stop playing video games so much and just start beating her like all normal healthy relationships.
yeah, it's fairly simple, we should all stop playing video games and go back to being slumped in front of the TV, mindlessly consuming ad breaks instead.
As ever , TV is threatened by losing more and more of its market share to the internet, video games, social networking and all kinds of other things that are approximately 517 times more entertaining than watching Tyra do her 'oh no you didn't' face.
I still remember when she got a WOW addict to put his game cd's thru the shredder, which of course is great TV and a good show for the whooping audience, who are wondering why they didn't go to Oprah and get a free Xbox 360 instead.
But, of course in real life, all he has to do is log in to Blizzard's site and redownload it all for free.
As for -
It CAN be games, some people are addicted and put that before everything, if however they're playing games, and going out with friends and co workers, but still not paying attention to their partner, I'd say gaming isn't the problem. (not even blaming the partner here, it's nearly always both sides.)
EDIT: I'd also state that my father has zero interest in games, and considers them a complete waste of time, but I believe he'd rather play 'Desert Bus' for 12 hours straight than watch a season of the Tyra Banks show.
As ever , TV is threatened by losing more and more of its market share to the internet, video games, social networking and all kinds of other things that are approximately 517 times more entertaining than watching Tyra do her 'oh no you didn't' face.
I still remember when she got a WOW addict to put his game cd's thru the shredder, which of course is great TV and a good show for the whooping audience, who are wondering why they didn't go to Oprah and get a free Xbox 360 instead.
But, of course in real life, all he has to do is log in to Blizzard's site and redownload it all for free.
As for -
I'd suggest she's more qualified than most of the halfwitted quacks who they hire straight from the University of Google, with the printer ink still damp on their diplomas and the $200 only just left their credit card. At least she's, you know, played a video game and experienced how that makes someone feel. As in 'it's fairly entertaining, even more so if your relationship is in the toilet and you'd rather watch a wall than talk to your partner'.summerof2010 said:
It CAN be games, some people are addicted and put that before everything, if however they're playing games, and going out with friends and co workers, but still not paying attention to their partner, I'd say gaming isn't the problem. (not even blaming the partner here, it's nearly always both sides.)
EDIT: I'd also state that my father has zero interest in games, and considers them a complete waste of time, but I believe he'd rather play 'Desert Bus' for 12 hours straight than watch a season of the Tyra Banks show.
Alucard 11189 said:
I know what you mean. I don't understand women that try to control everything a guy does...course I'm a girl that would be right beside my guy on the Xbox but, as long as your guy does what he has to and the two of you spend a reasonable amount of time together, then why does it matter if he spends time playing video games?
OT: I don't necessarily think Morgan Webb is trying to harm anything, or even necessarily Tyra Banks, but I seriously think they're excluding lots of women and being over generalizing. I mean do they honestly think that only guys play games? Plus, I hate shows like this that makes it seem okay for women to control their guy and what he does.
One thing I think people really misunderstand about relationships is that "you must spend all your time together! MUST MUST MUST! If you don't, you really don't love each other!" That's not true!
The best relationships are where you feel comfortable to spend time both together and away from your love interest, enjoy some hobbies together, and then have other hobbies completely seperate from them.
Honestly, why are so many people drawn to the tsunami of TV shows saying that the average person is shit in every way, and only thru experts and celebrity can we draw any essence of value or worth from your pointless imperfect husk of a body and mind.
We need to break the endless cycle that is inflicted upon us, the mantra of 'WATCH TV OR YOU WILL SEEM WEIRD!' 'whatever will people say if they're talking about Eastenders or Sex and the City and you don't know what's happened, you'll be an OUTCAST!!!'
It's not weird, and it's also not bad to enjoy TV, it's a simple case of too much ANYTHING is bad. Surely anyone with any sense of comprimise would have suggested something like Wii Sports or any simple game where she can join in and hopefully experience some semblance of the pleasure he gets from his hobby, while he can then do something he won't hate with her.
I'm just pleased we have the BBC, that shows it's fair share of mindless, soul destroying, self esteem shrivelling shit, but counters it all with shows like QI, where intelligence and wit is shown as a thing of virtue, and while not knowing something is mildly mocked, it's all generally upbeat and cheerful about the whole thing and you walk away from the TV set 30 minutes later happier and knowing more about the world.
Of course, if your man spends all day watching the Tyra Banks Show, you've got bigger problems in your relationship, because he's gay
(sheesh, it's a joke...)
EDIT: actually watched thru it, and it all seemed to be about nothing, he cut down when he moved in with her, and agreed to cut down more because he cares about her and loves her, she didn't seem to offer anything in return, but I guess that's fair because all problems are forever on the male side on these shows and all women are paragons of relationship perfection.
We need to break the endless cycle that is inflicted upon us, the mantra of 'WATCH TV OR YOU WILL SEEM WEIRD!' 'whatever will people say if they're talking about Eastenders or Sex and the City and you don't know what's happened, you'll be an OUTCAST!!!'
It's not weird, and it's also not bad to enjoy TV, it's a simple case of too much ANYTHING is bad. Surely anyone with any sense of comprimise would have suggested something like Wii Sports or any simple game where she can join in and hopefully experience some semblance of the pleasure he gets from his hobby, while he can then do something he won't hate with her.
I'm just pleased we have the BBC, that shows it's fair share of mindless, soul destroying, self esteem shrivelling shit, but counters it all with shows like QI, where intelligence and wit is shown as a thing of virtue, and while not knowing something is mildly mocked, it's all generally upbeat and cheerful about the whole thing and you walk away from the TV set 30 minutes later happier and knowing more about the world.
Of course, if your man spends all day watching the Tyra Banks Show, you've got bigger problems in your relationship, because he's gay
(sheesh, it's a joke...)EDIT: actually watched thru it, and it all seemed to be about nothing, he cut down when he moved in with her, and agreed to cut down more because he cares about her and loves her, she didn't seem to offer anything in return, but I guess that's fair because all problems are forever on the male side on these shows and all women are paragons of relationship perfection.
Also, I'm sensing my own thread coming out of this, despite already having two recent posts here, I've got another angle to push...
How come it's entirely ok to always make the men the losers on these shows? Ok, they're aimed at a female, stay at home, daytime demographic, (that's not sexist, or if it is, it's the programmers sexism, not mine), but does every damn show of this nature have to be about how the man failed in some various way and how he either has to change every fibre of his being to suit the woman's whims, or GTFO and she needs to find herself a real man.
"Real man" of course being the kind of drunken wifebeater type, because caring about a woman's feelings and showing love isn't manly.
Are we really that much of a failure as a gender? or is it perhaps occasionally the woman's fault in part? Personally I suggest that time spent standing outside clothes shops holding 17 bags and looking slightly bored should be allowed to be traded in for time blowing the heads off aliens.
Can you imagine the outcry if there was a SENSIBLE show like Tyra's from a male perspective, not something neanderthal like the Man Show, or Manswers, they just do us even more damage, showing us as only capable of thinking about pussy or beer, and imagining that thinking about both tits at once counts as multitasking.
But a genuine show where a couple comes on with a troublesome woman, and the man gets assistance and help and the woman got criticised for her behaviour? Unthinkable isn't it?
Oh the 'other' woman will get abuse, or the unfit mother, but it's almost never the female partner, as she's effortlessly loyal, loving, caring and flawless.
How come it's entirely ok to always make the men the losers on these shows? Ok, they're aimed at a female, stay at home, daytime demographic, (that's not sexist, or if it is, it's the programmers sexism, not mine), but does every damn show of this nature have to be about how the man failed in some various way and how he either has to change every fibre of his being to suit the woman's whims, or GTFO and she needs to find herself a real man.
"Real man" of course being the kind of drunken wifebeater type, because caring about a woman's feelings and showing love isn't manly.
Are we really that much of a failure as a gender? or is it perhaps occasionally the woman's fault in part? Personally I suggest that time spent standing outside clothes shops holding 17 bags and looking slightly bored should be allowed to be traded in for time blowing the heads off aliens.
Can you imagine the outcry if there was a SENSIBLE show like Tyra's from a male perspective, not something neanderthal like the Man Show, or Manswers, they just do us even more damage, showing us as only capable of thinking about pussy or beer, and imagining that thinking about both tits at once counts as multitasking.
But a genuine show where a couple comes on with a troublesome woman, and the man gets assistance and help and the woman got criticised for her behaviour? Unthinkable isn't it?
Oh the 'other' woman will get abuse, or the unfit mother, but it's almost never the female partner, as she's effortlessly loyal, loving, caring and flawless.
Really?Dags90 said:
The first thing I noticed when the couple was talking was that The GF said something to the tune "that when I first noticed the "problem" "
Huh? So if she's watching a sex & the city / Jersey shore marathon all afternoon its ok, but he wants to raid all night with his guildmates, or get into some clan matches on his FPS of choice it's a problem?
Why?
The next thing that Tyra said was "How old are you? You're 23, you're not 13"
Herein lies the problem. There is a something wrong with their manner of thinking that you have to be an adolescent to enjoy this form of MEDIA, when alot of times, you have to be of a mature age to even own and OPERATE this media. These squawking harpies are merely allowing their biased notions of "good" or "bad" or "mature" or "immature" try to control someone else's free time, and make THEM feel bad about enjoying themselves. It seems the problem really lies in the critics (i.e. Mrs. Banks) not understanding why someone else could enjoy something that they cannot, and therefore must be labeled as unbecoming of that particular individual. It is not up to the to understand or comprehend; We all were put on this earth to "get it", but we must treat each other with respect. They were very disrespectful to this guy.
When I play online games, I often find that I end up gaming with groups of people around my age. In every game I play online. I've played with people in their 50's in some MMORPG. But it's ok for these two bitches to tell these gamers how to live their lives, not knowing what they've been through to get to where they are at.
I would have dropped that chick like a bad habit upon leaving the show. I would've probably left during the middle of the set to get get some seafood and hit an arcade, if they still existed. And I can't tell you how funny it is to hear a SUPERMODEL critique someone on video game habits. Maybe a videogame designer/player should critique Tyra on the shallowness of fashion past highschool-young adult years (I believe it really leads to shallowness and social personality degredation, maybe more so than playing D&D with some friends), or her objectification or the female and female form. Or perhaps they should let her know that such attempts at fashion are more trouble then they're worth, just wear something revealing and it will pretty much get the same result. I can only hope that they would find such comments as offensive as I found theirs.
For the record, I only watch maybe 20-30 seconds of the first video. If I am out of line, I apologize. Or maybe I put my foot in my mouth, f*ck it.
I've seen quite a few specials like this, not just video games. It's funny how many time I've seen a boyfriend/husband brought on daytime tv to teach him how to dress because that's what's holding thier relationship back.Alucard 11189 said:
If that's the depth of your relationship then as soon as you walk offstage in your swankee duds, it's time to go on another show and tell your girlfriend that the only thing holding the relationship back now is a couple cup sizes.
Entirely agree, if you not liking his shoes means you feel the need to publicly humiliate him on TV to get your own way...him and his shoes are NOT the problem. If that's really such a big deal, and you cannot communicate that fact to him face to face, your relationship is far more troubled than footwear disagreements.
Those are the only types of Gamers?! Does she even KNOW gamers? First of all, the second and third "types".....were the same.
There are so many other types of gamers: People who play games to make them think. People Who play games to be social. It's even unfair to lump all the "fantasy" gamers into one big generalized pile.
Also, My pro tip to the guy: Go have sex with your semi-hot but shiny ***** girlfriend, then in the morning steal her credit card, Us it to buy 57 Xbox's and have them mailed to her flat. Break up with her. Trust me, your better off that way.
There are so many other types of gamers: People who play games to make them think. People Who play games to be social. It's even unfair to lump all the "fantasy" gamers into one big generalized pile.
Also, My pro tip to the guy: Go have sex with your semi-hot but shiny ***** girlfriend, then in the morning steal her credit card, Us it to buy 57 Xbox's and have them mailed to her flat. Break up with her. Trust me, your better off that way.
You're 23? Oh! So you're not 13.
Oh your boss does this therefore it's ok.
These people have no idea what they're talking about and I pity the people who watch this thinking they're being educated.
He likes video games? You probably like shoe shopping or something. What's the difference?
Oh your boss does this therefore it's ok.
These people have no idea what they're talking about and I pity the people who watch this thinking they're being educated.
He likes video games? You probably like shoe shopping or something. What's the difference?
This is the most vomit inducing thing I've seen all week. If even the women on these crappy shows can't take videogames seriously then how can we expect the media to take us seriously?
BTW: G4 will probably disown Morgan after they see this shit.
BTW: G4 will probably disown Morgan after they see this shit.
Tyra:"How old are you?"
"I'm 23"
"Okay, so 23, not 13"
Okay, Tyra I use to have immense amounts of respect for you but that remark was so unprofessional and condescending...I couldn't believe it when the words slipped from her mouth. That's probably my bias speaking, but damn.
Having watched more of the show I'm glad she actually got someone from inside the gaming industry to discuss the topic.
On the whole it could of been worse but Tyra consistently showed her ignorance to the medium with her little snippets of conversation thrown into the works. At least in my opinion.
"I'm 23"
"Okay, so 23, not 13"
Okay, Tyra I use to have immense amounts of respect for you but that remark was so unprofessional and condescending...I couldn't believe it when the words slipped from her mouth. That's probably my bias speaking, but damn.
Having watched more of the show I'm glad she actually got someone from inside the gaming industry to discuss the topic.
On the whole it could of been worse but Tyra consistently showed her ignorance to the medium with her little snippets of conversation thrown into the works. At least in my opinion.
You know that clip is over three YEARS old, right? Old news, all.
As for the thread, Morgan did a good job at damage control, instead of doing what she probably wanted to do and go "you're fucking stupid, Tyra." (Which I would have done out loud, to be fairly honest.) So I see no problems with it, and I'm surprised she held her tongue back when Tyra made that "23 isn't 13" crack. Neither is pretending your hot and young when you're old, Tyra.
As for the thread, Morgan did a good job at damage control, instead of doing what she probably wanted to do and go "you're fucking stupid, Tyra." (Which I would have done out loud, to be fairly honest.) So I see no problems with it, and I'm surprised she held her tongue back when Tyra made that "23 isn't 13" crack. Neither is pretending your hot and young when you're old, Tyra.
I love how Tyra Banks tries to tell us what is and isn't morally right about video games and etc. When she promotes and was part of an industry the promotes the objectification of women to the point of eating disorders and extreme emotional and physical damage. And she is trying to talk to me about how "gaming" is bad? seriously I will never ever watch her show, or anything that so much as mentions her from now until forever.
