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Most kids too smart to be 'violent'

10:48 PM on 04.04.2007   |   Zephyr

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A recent study done by some Australians in Australia has determined that most children who play video games will be "unaffected" by their influence (meaning that they will manifest their urges in socially acceptable ways, like BDSM, joining the Military, and doing MMA). Only a small percentage of idiots too stupid to figure out how to be violent and get away with it are likely to cause problems.

This problem would be solved entirely if the initial stage of all video games was designed by those insipid puzzle game makers, thus weeding out the children who were unlikely to realize that shooting people in broad daylight is a negative way to express their violent urges, rather than perhaps lurking and beating up hobos in dark back alleys, or even take up boxing and beating the crap out of underprivileged Mexican guys who are just trying to make it, man.

Of course, this whole article was prefixed by the fact that this study was done by Australians, so they probably just interviewed sheep babies, which isn't the same thing as human children at all.








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NintendoFreek's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:47
NintendoFreek
That's true. I am 15 and I play FPS so hardcore. I hate it how people think I am going to go out and kill. It's just a propaganda started by the Government. I am not that dumb. I know in fact, I will be pwned for pwnin up some n00b on the street with a headshot.
Dr l0cke's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:52
Dr l0cke
Yes, before you can play games on line now, you should have to beat a puzzle.

Or prove you've had sex. With other people then your mom or you sister.
JJ Rage's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:53
JJ Rage
"Of course, this whole article was prefixed by the fact that this study was done by Australians, so they probably just interviewed sheep babies, which isn't the same thing as human children at all."



Gold.
velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:57
velcroman
welcome Zephyr

*ahem* DON'T SUCK
Zephyr's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 22:59
Zephyr
Goddamn I am trying real hard not to, velcroman, your words are an inspiration to me... hardcore.
velcroman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:01
velcroman
well, you know, i try
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:01
Sharpless
If you're a woman, we'll accept you more. Fact.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:02
Jordan Devore
Marley?
Fronz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:06
Fronz
awesome post picture!
Hipple's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:13
Hipple
All I know is that playing Tetris is definitely giving me the urge to beat women...
trydizon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:13
trydizon
parents of america are nubs.
masterledz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:38
masterledz
I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume they performed this study on dingos and kangaroos.
Remz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:50
Remz
"I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume they performed this study on dingos and kangaroos. "

because australias like undeveloped lolz. amirite or waht fags?
10BobMarleys's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/04/2007 23:53
10BobMarleys
BAAH BAAH, BAAH BAH BAAAH BAAAAH BAH BAAAAH..... woops, what i meant to say is that is highly offensive to BAAH me as a BAAAH Australian, and BAAH BAAAAAH I'm making a YouTube video right now as a protest. BAAAAH!!
GENACON's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 00:04
GENACON
You all know that us Australians have kangaroos in our backyards right.

And there is no way i would let them interview my Kangaroo!
Tiff's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 00:10
Tiff
@Grim

No, Ms. Zephyr is a fresh set of new bewbs
charliesuh's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 00:30
charliesuh
dont suck
Pepillou2's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 01:09
Pepillou2
LOL, Racistoid again.
You're talkin bout australians beating mepsicans.
Welcome, Zephyr :D
Rezbit's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 01:11
Rezbit
No no no, you're sucking, see. It's the New Zealanders who love their sheep. Gosh!
Joseph Leray's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 01:13
Joseph Leray
Damn, I can't keep my debtor colonies straight -- I thought it was Georgia with the rabid koalas?!
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 01:17
Colette Bennett
Cheers. Good work, Zephyr.
Ryan the Scientist's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 01:18
Ryan the Scientist
Is it just me or does that kid only have three fingers on his left hand? Just a little creepy...
dprime's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 02:25
dprime
If our children are impressionable enough to become violent merely by playing video games, then the essential problem is that they are brought up to be that impressionable.
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 02:44
Niero
Wasn't that kid in the Goonies?
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 03:06
s0lesurviv0r
It's probably a picure of his audition for Predator.
Virtualgirl's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 07:19
Virtualgirl
Wow, they are just figuring this out? I renforce the Captain Obvious above me...
Minako984's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/05/2007 13:15
Minako984
Lawlz
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