(Before reading please understand, this is only an opinion or view on this classic moment in gaming. If anything this article should be taken lightly as I must admit I myself am not being serious as I am typing this. I love the Final Fantasy series and completely respect those who do find this to be one of the saddest moments in gaming. With that said.. Please spare me the nerd rage?)

After a long night of drinking and many discussions amongst friends I found our conversations led to the tried and true discussion of video games and all things related. While a friend of mine who has never really showed much love for RPGs decided to give the Final Fantasy series a shot. Currently a few hours into Final Fantasy VII he explained to us what he did and didn't enjoy about the game. Then came the subject of Aerith..

You can blame it on the alcohol if you must but I have never really been fond of the character. If I had to explain myself it would be an exercise in futility as I cannot even manage to pinpoint the reason myself. I just remember feeling little to nothing after watching the iconic scene in which Sephiroth takes Aerith's life. At firs