[QUOTE="marcogamer07"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"] Nerd is an old term, I don't think it applies anymore except to those hardcore people who dress up as elves and attend midnight launches of WoW. Now gaming is very mainstream (specially with Wii, Kinect etc), even big stars do ads on TV playing games...FelipeInside
I do see what you're getting at. I agree with you, it's a lot more mainstream now than it used to be. In my opinion though, I see video games as a "nerdy" hobby if you will, as it is still not really as "acceptable" in modern society. Many people associate video games as "uncool" as it is not as much of a sociable hobby as say, getting together with your buddies and watching a football game. Of course there's nothing wrong with that, I'm not saying you're "uncool" for liking video games. I'm just saying that is the opinion of modern society as a whole.
For example. A 20 year old college guy sits at home on a Saturday night with his Xbox and does another run of Mass Effect 2. In society's eyes, he should be out at a club with his friends partying and getting drunk. It's what's considered "cool". A 15 year old kid(like me) would rather sit down at his computer and play some Dead Space or Bad Company 2. In society's eyes, I should be out playing sports or hanging out with my friends. It's what's considered "cool".
In my opinion, that's all what it really boils down to.
I understand you might have a different opinion than I do on things. That's fine. And I apologize in advance for the little mini-novel I wrote.
I think more than anything what this guy needs is to not worry about what people think of you for playing MMOs or any video games at all. At the end of the day, video games are just hobbies, nothing more. It's no different than being a football fan or a car/vehicle enthusiast.
Oh I agree with your post totally...I'm just saying the term is a LOT more mainstream now. Even kids these days go out and stuff, but also stay home, drink beer and play FIFA against each other on a couch.... and it's not considered "uncool". Even "fashion" girls now (which before would NEVER date a nerd), are playing The Sims and dating nerds. You say it's a "nerdy" hobby, but even parents these days prefer their children to say home, instead of going out and getting drunk/getting into fights.... About 10 years ago, did ever you imagine a big football/cricket/tennis star, or TV celebrity doing a computer game ad?10 years ago, it would've been totally unacceptable. Hell, it was like that 5 years ago.
It's a lot more mainstream now, I'll give you that. What I'm trying to say though is that it's not quite there yet.
It's not as "acceptable" in modern society as music, movies and television are.
And judging from my own experience. If "fashion girls" are dating nerds now like you say, then all I can say is...where do you live? I'm moving there right away. lol :P
Where I'm from, everyone is either an athlete or a drug addict. A girl would never be caught dead with someone like me.
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