Science Says Gamers are Fat, Depressed Losers
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I actually have a BMI that's on the lower end of the healthy range. But BMI does not mean anything. Also, correlation does not imply causation. Just because there is a coincedental trend between two things, does not mean that they are directly related.
Nice to know they got me pegged down with such accuracy. Wait, I'm not depressed (it's even official, got the papers to prove it) nor fat. And loser? Well, I got to wonder about that. I certainly don't count myself as one.
So really, how nice of them to know exactly what I'm supposed to be like when they've never met me. Of course, I could just be the exception to the rule, but somehow I doubt that.
So really, how nice of them to know exactly what I'm supposed to be like when they've never met me. Of course, I could just be the exception to the rule, but somehow I doubt that.
I prefer to think I have higher expectations of what reality should offer than that I'm depressed. I feel more down than non-gamers because I expect the world to be bigger and better and more beautiful because my mind is open to possibilities...that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Thats why I have a hard time taking these things seriously...ChromeAlchemist said:
Gamers come in all shapes and sizes. Back at the dorms, we set up our systems and some 20-30 people walk in/out any given day. Only two of them are "overweight".
(meanwhile, the guy with a six pack organizes it...
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Science is always going to say "gamez r bad, teh gamez make joo de fattie."
But thats because they have nothing better to do than blame everything they can think of on vidio games.
Cancer?
Grand theft auto.
Murder?
Halo.
Fat?
WOW......Ok that one may be true, but still.
But thats because they have nothing better to do than blame everything they can think of on vidio games.
Cancer?
Grand theft auto.
Murder?
Halo.
Fat?
WOW......Ok that one may be true, but still.
Congratulations. They have discovered a stereo-type. Honestly, who funds this kind of research... What are its practical applications? Yes, many gamers are fat, depressed losers. I fail to see how this opens new windows into scientific discovery...
As someone who borders on the anorexic I defy this stereo-type. Just because over 50% of the statistical population follow said trend, doesn't mean everyone does. Besides, they surveyed 500 people. I'd guess they were all from the same area, same cultural background. Not a very conclusive examination I'm sure.
As someone who borders on the anorexic I defy this stereo-type. Just because over 50% of the statistical population follow said trend, doesn't mean everyone does. Besides, they surveyed 500 people. I'd guess they were all from the same area, same cultural background. Not a very conclusive examination I'm sure.
Loser? up to speculation. Depressed? when the mood takes me. Overweight? rule of thumb: If you can still see the full monty, then you're alright.
"I guess the internet for social support" may hold some weight with me.
"I guess the internet for social support" may hold some weight with me.
Take that Science!hansari said:Gamers come in all shapes and sizes. Back at the dorms, we set up our systems and some 20-30 people walk in/out any given day. Only two of them are "overweight".
(meanwhile, the guy with a six pack organizes it...
Ok, EPIC FAIL on 3 counts:
1) Could it be that low health leads to gaming rather than the other way round? Given that sport is quite difficult for those of us, say, that are ill?
2) How is play-related different from play? Oh, I forgot, it's not the GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED PLAY THAT WE SHOULD ALL BE DOING FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN. Give me a break.
3) Scientists tell gamers that they should be more social. Personally, that made me lol.
Mr. Pot, I have a Mr. Kettle on MSN. He's informing you that your status is black.
1) Could it be that low health leads to gaming rather than the other way round? Given that sport is quite difficult for those of us, say, that are ill?
2) How is play-related different from play? Oh, I forgot, it's not the GOVERNMENT SANCTIONED PLAY THAT WE SHOULD ALL BE DOING FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN. Give me a break.
3) Scientists tell gamers that they should be more social. Personally, that made me lol.
Mr. Pot, I have a Mr. Kettle on MSN. He's informing you that your status is black.
Actually, and you'll see why this is a separate post, the CDC (How can you have Centers? Surely that's a contradiction?) has some wonderful information on DANGEROUS TERRORS [http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Dog-Bites/biteprevention.html] like ...being bitten by a dog.
Now, if we roughly assume that reconstructive surgery is not required for gamers, and that BMI is medically inaccurate for a number of reasons I can cite,(Mainly that it's a height/weight ratio rather than a %fat.) wouldn't the CDC's findings show that playing games isn't as dangerous as being bitten by a dog?
