WiiFit wrongly labels kids overweight

http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yahoo.com/

I guess that's what you get for using a video game to decide if your a fatty or not.

Thoughts?

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Eh, hard to comment on really. It sucks little kids might get upset about this, but at the same time it's just a game. You cant tell a kid that though.

This isnt isnt particularly aimed at kids, but it's not just aimed at adults either.

maybe, JUST maybe they are actualy overweight?

or maybe i'm just a moron with no idea what i'm saying

Oh snap , this is going to help create some eating disorders or self-esteem problems. Kids will be scared for life. Good job Nintendo.

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

8drunkengods

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

Yep, it's true, nintendo hates fatties!

That's why they re-rated it F for FATTIES!

Next is going to be wii-makeover

Rated U for UGGOS!

Yep, it's true, nintendo hates fatties!

That's why they re-rated it F for FATTIES!

Next is going to be wii-makeover

Rated U for UGGOS!

8drunkengods

lol, Wii-Makeover....I think your onto something there. Seriously no sarcasm. You're looking at another million seller.

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First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Palax

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

[QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

killerfist

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

The ESRB rating means the game doesn't contain content that could traumatize your kid. That doesn't mean the game itself was designed for kids to use.

[QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

killerfist

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

Why are you repeating me?

[QUOTE="killerfist"][QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

NWA_31

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

The ESRB rating means the game doesn't contain content that could traumatize your kid. That doesn't mean the game itself was designed for kids to use.

So your saying it was designed for adults? Nope, sorry, can't buy into that. Methinks it was designed for the whole family to use.

[QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Palax

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

Yeah, not just kids, everyone. Exactly my point.

The real question is why this guy thinks it's wrongly accusing kids of being fastty-mc-fat-fat-obese-fatties!

[QUOTE="killerfist"][QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Palax

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

Why are you repeating me?

why did you repeat the first poster?

he said its not aimed at kids

Its for everyone

Americans are just way too sensitive! It's the games job to tell you if you're over-weight!

If you weigh 300+ pounds and it tells you "Looking sharp skinny!" then it's not doing it's job!

Isn't having 40 Kg (84 Pounds) at age 10 a bit too much? I seriously don't know, but it looks like it to me... So I don't see any problem lolT3H_1337_N1NJ4

Well I'm 25 and weigh 135lbs so yea that 10 yr ol is a fat azz. /sarcasm

I don't see any problem either. In all honesty I posted this, because kids parent's really irk me nowadays. All they do is whine and moan about video games messing up their kids head's and stuff.

[QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="killerfist"][QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

killerfist

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

Why are you repeating me?

why did you repeat the first poster?

he said its not aimed at kids

Its for everyone

Americans are just way too sensitive! It's the games job to tell you if you're over-weight!

If you weigh 300+ pounds and it tells you "Looking sharp skinny!" then it's not doing it's job!

8drunkengods

actually this one example was from the U.K. If it had been in the U.S. we would probably see an article about some 200 lb 10 year old getting told they are fat.

[QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

Americans are just way too sensitive! It's the games job to tell you if you're over-weight!

If you weigh 300+ pounds and it tells you "Looking sharp skinny!" then it's not doing it's job!

Palax

actually this one example was from the U.K. If it had been in the U.S. we would probably see an article about some 200 lb 10 year old getting told they are fat.

kk my bad... still though

Doesn't Wii fit use the BMI?

No wonder it's grossely incurate. The BMI is a load of crap

Doesn't Wii fit use the BMI?

No wonder it's grossely incurate. The BMI is a load of crap

BuryMe

Americans are just way too sensitive! It's the games job to tell you if you're over-weight!

If you weigh 300+ pounds and it tells you "Looking sharp skinny!" then it's not doing it's job!

8drunkengods

So your saying it was designed for adults? Nope, sorry, can't buy into that. Methinks it was designed for the whole family to use.Palax

That's exactly what I'm saying. Like I said, the whole family can play it, that doesn't mean WiiFit was designed with the kids in mind.

[QUOTE="T3H_1337_N1NJ4"]Isn't having 40 Kg (84 Pounds) at age 10 a bit too much? I seriously don't know, but it looks like it to me... So I don't see any problem lolPalax

Well I'm 25 and weigh 135lbs so yea that 10 yr ol is a fat azz. /sarcasm

I don't see any problem either. In all honesty I posted this, because kids parent's really irk me nowadays. All they do is whine and moan about video games messing up their kids head's and stuff.

Well it has alot to do with height aswell, also fat is less dense and lighter than muscle, I'm 5'10 and about 190lb. In high school a freind of mine was about 100 kg (230lb) however he was in no way fat (he was 6' 2). I was around 50 kg ( 115lb ) when I was 13 but again this was due mostly to height (i was very sporty aswell) as I did most of my growing early (I only grew about 6 cm since i was 13). If your wondering how I remember all this It's just one of those things, I remember the most random unusefull things heh.

[QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

Americans are just way too sensitive! It's the games job to tell you if you're over-weight!

If you weigh 300+ pounds and it tells you "Looking sharp skinny!" then it's not doing it's job!

Vandalvideo

wiifit is great, just saying. fat kids should give it a try :PAlways-Honest

It's not inaccurate, it's just insensitive.

1) Fatty steps on.

2) Wii calls Fatty Fat.

3) Fatty cries.

4)Fatty sues Nintendo.

[QUOTE="NWA_31"][QUOTE="killerfist"][QUOTE="Palax"][QUOTE="8drunkengods"]

First off, the game is not aimed at kids, second off, It doesn't say "for fattys" on the cover does it?

Your assumption couldn't be further from the truth.

Palax

Whatever dude, there's a big fat "E" on the cover saying it's for EVERYONE.

The ESRB rating means the game doesn't contain content that could traumatize your kid. That doesn't mean the game itself was designed for kids to use.

Well a game like Brain Training isn't really supposed to be used by kids. Though it says E for everyone the lowest brain age you can get is 20...

So your saying it was designed for adults? Nope, sorry, can't buy into that. Methinks it was designed for the whole family to use.

Well a game like Brain Training isn't supposed to be used by kids, though it says "E for everyone" the lowest brain age you can get is 20...

http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yahoo.com/

I guess that's what you get for using a video game to decide if your a fatty or not.

Thoughts?

Palax

Wiifit determines if you are overweight using thee BMI, Body Mass Index. Its not wiifit itself that says ur overweight, its a certified formula. But the BMI is not much of an indicator and shouldnt be taken so literally. Muscle is heavier then fat. A fit muscled man would be categorized as overwieght

*sigh* BMI is such a good method of weight levels isn't it :roll:samusarmada

[QUOTE="Palax"]

http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yahoo.com/

I guess that's what you get for using a video game to decide if your a fatty or not.

Thoughts?

metalisticpain

Wiifit determines if you are overweight using thee BMI, Body Mass Index. Its not wiifit itself that says ur overweight, its a certified formula. But the BMI is not much of an indicator and shouldnt be taken so literally. Muscle is heavier then fat. A fit muscled man would be categorized as overwieght

*Flexes*