That's just what the pantsists want you to think!rofltehcat said:
Of course we all know it's all the doing of David Letterman and his evil "Worldwide Pants" corporation. And you people thought the Umbrella corporation was bad...
Don't Blame Games, Blame Pants
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Of course we all know it's all the doing of David Letterman and his evil "Worldwide Pants" corporation. And you people thought the Umbrella corporation was bad...
I think responses like this are fine sometimes but we shouldn't try and use this kind of thing if we actually want to change anyone's mind.
The reason people believe that violent video games cause real violence is that there is an intuitive link between the two (at least for people who haven't actually played a violent video game)
Playing games is seen as a "niche" activity that take up a significant portion of their time. The actual correlations that people cite are just rationalisations and perceived support for a link that people consider "obvious".
Of course we don't need to prove anything, it's up to them to show a link not us to show no link.
Sorry for sapping the fun out of a funny article, just thought this was worth saying.
The reason people believe that violent video games cause real violence is that there is an intuitive link between the two (at least for people who haven't actually played a violent video game)
Playing games is seen as a "niche" activity that take up a significant portion of their time. The actual correlations that people cite are just rationalisations and perceived support for a link that people consider "obvious".
Of course we don't need to prove anything, it's up to them to show a link not us to show no link.
Sorry for sapping the fun out of a funny article, just thought this was worth saying.
Bah, the Levis corporation is just a small piece in a sinister conspiracy. This anti-pants movement is a product of Levis REAL owners, a conglomerate of wealthy skirt manufacturers. They seek to discredit pants so that people will be forced into buying skirts, a market they have completely cornered and far higher profit margins in! Don't you see?!
Next time you see someone wearing a miniskirt, don't stand around thinking about her beautifully springy buns! Tell her that she is part of the problem, and only together can we preserve pants for our children to know!
Next time you see someone wearing a miniskirt, don't stand around thinking about her beautifully springy buns! Tell her that she is part of the problem, and only together can we preserve pants for our children to know!
"NEWSFLASH: ALL LEG COVERINGS DETERMINED TO BE LINKED TO HORRIFIC MURDERS! IF YOU OBSERVE ANYONE COVERING THEIR LEGS, THEY COULD BE CONCEALING ANY ARRAY OF DEADLY WEAPONRY! REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS COVERINGS TO THE LOCAL POLICE IMMEDIATELY!"EeveeElectro said:
tfw everyone begins wearing miniskirts and Speedos ;___;
DAMMIT! Wearing a dress gives me the freedom to holster my gun wherever I need to!lacktheknack said:
Well, if you use a fake beard, you could probably stash a small gun in your Speedo.EeveeElectro said:
oh my god! mr shamus you opened my eyes to many truths. i am now sitting here wearing speedos after reading your article! i shal burn any pants here in my house.
or we can arrest people who cover their chests! that way the world will be way more beautifullacktheknack said:
That's it!!! Servants, bring me my finest toga!!! No more pants for me, who do you think I am, one of those filthy, violent trouser wearing barbarians!!! Ha!
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Wait, togas are linked to political assassinations?
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Wait, togas are linked to political assassinations?
I will not surrender my pants to any so-called 'government' or 'organization'. I acquired them legally and I am a law abiding pants owner. Besides, if we, the law abiding pants owners, lower our pant length what is to stop the criminals from staying the same length, or even extending them. I need to protect myself and my family, so the 'government' can keep its greedy, regulating hands off my Levi's!!!
Are we sure it's the pants, though? Maybe it's the shirt, or the underwear, or maybe the socks.
Let's all just be naked from now on to be sure.
Let's all just be naked from now on to be sure.
Haha, I love that video where they're getting people to sign a petition to ban dihyrdogen monoxide while at the same time offering them bottles of water to drink which they happily accept. Fucking idiots.Alakaizer said:
I'm actually surprised this childish rubbish was published here. But then i remember that this is a gaming site and that this is probably pretty representative of the community as a whole.
I suppose you're rather pleased with yourself, but this kind of argument/statement brings nothing new to the table, it is neither original nor very constructive. This childish behaviour is like that guy in school who takes his clothes off and streaks in the middle of a serious debate, to the encouraging applause of the equally simpleminded in the audience. Finally something they can understand. Crowdpleasing at it's worst i would say.
You do realize that real people have been killed? People with parents, girlfriends and perhaps children?
Now, you are FULLY entitled to not believe there is a connection between video games and violence, you may very well be right. But the least you can do is respect the debate, because whether you are correct or not, this is a very serious and important debate.
If you're not willing to take the debate seriously, please give the keyboard to someone who is.
I suppose you're rather pleased with yourself, but this kind of argument/statement brings nothing new to the table, it is neither original nor very constructive. This childish behaviour is like that guy in school who takes his clothes off and streaks in the middle of a serious debate, to the encouraging applause of the equally simpleminded in the audience. Finally something they can understand. Crowdpleasing at it's worst i would say.
You do realize that real people have been killed? People with parents, girlfriends and perhaps children?
Now, you are FULLY entitled to not believe there is a connection between video games and violence, you may very well be right. But the least you can do is respect the debate, because whether you are correct or not, this is a very serious and important debate.
If you're not willing to take the debate seriously, please give the keyboard to someone who is.
Really? I call shenanigans on that!Shamus Young said:
Your baseless accusations against the proud article of clothing known as pants is founded on flawed research and imaginary "facts". You are neither a scholar nor a gentleman. I bid you good day!
Seriously, though, cool article.
