Science Says Gamers are Fat, Depressed Losers
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I dont think that study is correct, especially because the information is self assessed...there are alot of problems with that. Also, doesnt that defeat the point of a study? I am gamer myself and while not perfect, I am in the healthy ranges of BMI and body fat percentage and I most definitely not depressed. Most of my friends that i game with are the same way. I think they should redo this and actually study instead of having people tell them how they feel.
just for that ima go slit my wrists while eating a family chicken bucket on my own. just kidding but seriously how can they talk they are nerds of their time they are probably fat with a internet bought russian bride.so SCREW YOU DAMN NERDY SCIENTISTS!!!!!!!!!
Man, science to the rescue. Look, if people want to risk their health and sanity, let them, and by them, I mean us. I'm sick of all this well meaning but ultimately brainless "do-gooding" that's going on these days. People only deserve help if they ask for it, and work for it. You can't cattleprod someone into salvation.
Im a gamer who is a bit overweight but other wise i am in perfect physical condition, i play rugby twice a week and karate twice a week and i get enough exercise a day to keep me fit. I live in the middle of nowhere so what the hell else am i supposed to do go outside when it is raining nearly all the bloody time. Anyway Xbox live lets me talk to my mates more than if i didn't have it. To me this this survey seem to be a waste of time in which the government seem to be trying hard to waste there money on. Why cant the government actually fund something useful for a change.
Hang on just a sec...
Okay, just got through checking. I'm not fat, nor depressed. My friends aren't fat nor depressed (except 1 but he's just fat. He fits the fat and happy thing perfectly) and we're all gamers.
This is the dumbest fucking study I've ever seen.
Okay, just got through checking. I'm not fat, nor depressed. My friends aren't fat nor depressed (except 1 but he's just fat. He fits the fat and happy thing perfectly) and we're all gamers.
This is the dumbest fucking study I've ever seen.
I'm reading through comments and just not seeing a major issue with this report. 500 people. Aged 19-90. What. The. F**K!!! Honestly, how can you come to a conclusion that involves probably around i dont know lets set it at 6 BILLION people. I know its around 5.7 or 5.9 billion but whatever. Now how does a survey of this EXTREME minority even hint at what reality of the world details. They should have checked with maybe 5000 or 50000 before they judged the whole world using videogames to show whether you are *unhealthy* or not. It's not specifically saying fat, but unhealthy. And other commenters here, SKINNY does not specifically mean HEALTHY. I'm an average build (if i say so myself, compared to everyone i see at my age) And apart from a bad back (im 14 but sound there like im 60 *oooh! stereotype alert, rinse mouth with soap deep breaths before the media get here* I SOUND LIKE A 14 YEAR OLD CUS I AM!) *they're gone* Could everyone please take a quick look at the chefs who are givng us tips for a healthy diet in there lives as they throw there (immense) weight around. Yes, they are probably healthier then you or me, they just cant run as far. Because they cook, they dont excercise. People are getting into the mindset that you can either eat healthy and not excercise (diet) or excersise without eating (celeb diet) and thats how you get healthy. Hmmm, im thinking combine the two and stop worrying. Its not the end of the world if you die (ouch, that was cold)
Take it or leave it, please dont make a stupid comment about it. It's my opinion and i respect it as i respect yours.
Take it or leave it, please dont make a stupid comment about it. It's my opinion and i respect it as i respect yours.
Play like activities? so what gaming isnt even considered a form of play anymore? so what mr scientist, should I go scavenge some crazy firepower, gather up some friends, and shoot at each other until everyone is dead? should I suddenly gain the powers to rip the heads off of gods? master years of detective work, and pray for a cool case? Seriously its not play like, you cant do all that stuff in real life, without years of time, insane luck, and without going to jail half the time.
I understand we arent physically doing too much while gaming, but seriously does anyone think gaming will make them fit? I could classify movie going, television watching, book reading, experiment conducting, researching, sleeping, board games, tinkering and a whole other group of activities under that, the idea is that most gamers are going to get up and do something else sooner or later.
I understand we arent physically doing too much while gaming, but seriously does anyone think gaming will make them fit? I could classify movie going, television watching, book reading, experiment conducting, researching, sleeping, board games, tinkering and a whole other group of activities under that, the idea is that most gamers are going to get up and do something else sooner or later.
ok, i think its safe to say that the people that r completely possessed by video games were screwed up before they started to game, and the fact that i hav a girlfriend, im very happy with my life, im in great shape, and i hav 2 lvl 80s, means that this study is bs lol
Don't worry, science is always wrong. At first they thought the world was flat. Now they think it's round.GirlGamer77 said:
Soon they shall realise that gamers are Slim, happy Winners!
So yes, don't worry you are pretty.
This story should be titled "The Nintendo Wii: Bringing Gaming to the Masses."
And please people, stop saying "Well I'm not fat and depressed, so your study sucks!" It's an AVERAGE of these people that were actually TESTED. Of course not everyone will fit into their results, so keep your pants on. Jeez. If their study is crap (which it probably is) it's because they didn't get an adequate sample, not because you have a girlfriend. Sorry, but that's not how science works.
And please people, stop saying "Well I'm not fat and depressed, so your study sucks!" It's an AVERAGE of these people that were actually TESTED. Of course not everyone will fit into their results, so keep your pants on. Jeez. If their study is crap (which it probably is) it's because they didn't get an adequate sample, not because you have a girlfriend. Sorry, but that's not how science works.
I think sunlight and exercise helps me game better. How about a study that shows performance in Martial Arts classes and a mentality of power required to play fighting games without being chumpatized?
Could be like the scientists are saying, but I'm clearly not one of them. Totaly not fat (excercise often and I'm genetically slim) and not really depressed. Well actualy I used to be quite depressed, but thats probably more because I was a teenager back then.
See, this junk is what makes me bang my head against the wall. Yes I am fat and I've been diagnosed with depression but I'm working on thise and I'm far from the lonely loser that gamers are made out to be. I have loads of friends that I enjoy gaming with and I actually do get out into society once in a while and not just to get games. In any case, games actually make me happier and ger my mind off of life in general.