Maryland Declares Official Civilization V Day

[essexfuzz]

I'm a resident of Baltimore County, Maryland and as much as I love games, I think this is just ridiculous. Maybe that's because I have never played any of the Civ games, maybe it's because Martin O'Malley has f'ed up every decision he's made since he was elected. Either way, this is dumb.

 

[Xiorell]

I don't get it... doesn't being the 42nd smallest state make it also the 9th biggest state? Or 10th or whatever it is

 

[oppp7]

Plus our state fossil is the Ecphora gardnerae.

OT: Is this guy really the best thing to come out of Maryland(aside from seafood and old bay seasoning)?

 

[Kapol]

I like the civ games, but this is just flat-out stupid. First off, why would it be a holiday? It's just another day, and you won't be able to celebrate it ever again, and the majority of the population will just be confused. It's pointless and really just foolish in the end.

 

[Asturiel]

Thats pretty cool.

Are they going to act out a btalle from Civ or something?

And have Pikesmen stabbing tanks to death?

Stupid Pikesmen, killing my tanks somehow...

Only one explanation mate.

A wizard did it.

OT: This is.... interesting. Pointless like other users have said but interesting. At least I know when Civ 5 is coming out.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

21st of September? Why, that's my birthday!
Also, that's genuinely awesome.

Just so you know your parents probably conceived you on Valentine's day.

Just thought I'd ruin that holiday for you. Enjoy Civ day anyway, An unruinable holiday!

 

[Ftaghn To You Too]

I don't get it... doesn't being the 42nd smallest state make it also the 9th biggest state? Or 10th or whatever it is

No. Just no. It's the 42nd smallest, nothing more.

 

[Tom Phoenix]

I mean, this is nice and all, but will most of Maryland even know what Civilization (the game, that's not a snark) is?

Does it matter? Even if they don't, this will make it easier to spread knowledge about the game and gaming in general, which can only be a good thing.

 

[Simalacrum]

[HEADING=2]HOLY CRAP[/HEADING]

*ehem* I believe this calls for a nerdgasm?

 

[benbenthegamerman]

Maryland resident here. This is actually kind of shocking. I mean, the only two awesome nerd things to come out of Maryland are Jim Henson and Otakon (which is this weekend.) pretty darn cool.

 

[Weaver]

This is pretty amazing! Everyone should get the day off to play Civ

 

[HT_Black]

And in other news, 2010 has been rechristened "The year of the Depend brand Adult Undergarment".

 

[Onyx Oblivion]

Now, to wait for the news post about a game delay for Civ 5...

 

[oktalist]

There's some bribery of public officials we can all believe in!

 

[megs1120]

I think this makes Maryland the #1 best state, right? That's what I've been saying for eons.

 

[WolfMage]

<link=http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FlatWhat>WHAT.

That's taking things a bit far, isn't it?

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?
You've linked to TVTropes!
You've doomed us all!

Also, cool holiday.

 

[qbanknight]

Teach kids to play Civ for a day and then I'll consider this amazing (it's cool right now), seriously though, a class would be amazingly helpful to play the damn game

 

[lacktheknack]

<link=http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FlatWhat>WHAT.

That's taking things a bit far, isn't it?

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?
You've linked to TVTropes!
You've doomed us all!

Also, cool holiday.

It's been a very handy trap/revenge link. I'm glad you liked it.

 

[Mr.Mattress]

WOOT! Go Maryland! Yes *Happy that I live in the state*

OT: I don't really care for Civilization Games, but hey, if it gives us another holiday, I'll take it.

 

[Thedayrecker]

Hmmmmm..... the fuck?

On the other hand, it's nice to see someone in the government doing something that doesn't screw anyone.