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- jasonmicha, on 10/26/2009, -4/+94"9. If your girlfriend is playing video games with you, there is no one to bring you sandwiches and energy drinks. And if she stays the night and you both are awake until 3 AM playing Call of Duty, there is no one to wake up and make pancakes. Already you're out two meals. Do you want to starve to death?"
Great point. - dojocasino, on 10/27/2009, -9/+86http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8107/girlgamers ...
- haharleyquinn, on 10/26/2009, -4/+71As a girl who plays games (notice the subtle difference in wording) I think the list is pretty spot-on. I hate the vast majority of "girl gamers". They give me and my X chromosomes a bad name. It makes server-hopping/joining random games very tough on those of us who aren't complete idiots. Likewise, dual gamers in a relationship can be a huge strain. It's a shaky rope to walk -- but guys, don't look a gift horse in the mouth, so to speak. If you find a girl who plays games and isn't an annoying team-killing mic-spamming idiot, then don't get angry at her when she decides to play another round of dustbowl with her TF2 clan instead of going over to your house right away -- to sit and watch you play Fallout 3.
- spiderman0505, on 10/27/2009, -2/+46Farmville should be added to this list. That stupid game is all my gf plays now.
- ThatNeilDude, on 10/27/2009, -6/+48Buried for being ***** stupid.
- mkriss5681, on 10/27/2009, -2/+43Yeah. Having a girl who despises the fact you play videogames, is a lot better.
- rubixcubez, on 10/27/2009, -1/+41So, what you're saying is, you 1UPped her?
- Terraburn, on 10/27/2009, -0/+39They forgot the part where she's totally into you now because you treat her like *****.
- Pxtl, on 10/27/2009, -0/+31This. Being a husband and father, the only time I game is when normal people are sleeping. I'll sleep when I'm dead.
- greenlight2001, on 10/27/2009, -0/+23Divorce her. That is a travesty.
- piieerrrree, on 10/27/2009, -1/+24Don't worry, your mom will always bring you food stuffs. After all, her room is just down the hall from the basement stairs..
- MaxMWood, on 10/27/2009, -4/+27Most girl gamers that I know are attention seeking bitches.
- xobroadwaybound, on 10/27/2009, -3/+26this article is hilarious. not just because of the content but because of the reaction it will incite in many female gamers who take themselves and their obnoxious "HEY LOOK I PLAY GAMES AND I HAVE A VAGINA" status far too seriously.
- Harabeck, on 10/26/2009, -1/+2111. They get mad if you don't join their CoD4 clan then run off with a guy in said clan because, "he totally understands me better".
- eanbowman, on 10/27/2009, -3/+231. Insert stereotypes.
2. Make into a list.
3. ?????
4. DIGGS!
Seriously though, pretty much none of this list has ever been a problem for me. Seems odd. - EnTaroTassadar, on 10/27/2009, -0/+20Sorry, I'll still take what I can get.
- AndrewJC, on 10/27/2009, -2/+20Spot. On.
The first one? Why the ***** would you be embarrassed just because a GIRL is better than you at a game? Would you be embarrassed if a GUY was better than you at gaming? No? Then stop being a ***** mysogynist prick who can't admit that guys aren't always better at everything.
For that matter, the rest of the list is horribly stereotypical of girls ("tee hee!"). It's not funny, and anybody who thinks it is, well... let's just say that they won't ever have to worry about having a gamer girlfriend. - dizavin, on 10/27/2009, -0/+16as a guy who has dated a female gamer in the past, this list comes off like it was written by three dudes who have never dated a girl, let alone one that is into games.
1: getting beat by, or beating her in games is a non-issue. nobody cares. it never leads to an emotional spat. (that only happens between guys. the angry teenage kind.)
2: the only real reason you want to stay away from a girl gamer is the fact that they are often in deep into Gamer Culture. and unless you are also completely devoted to that awkward, ultra-geeky lifestyle? then dating a chick that stares at a TV or computer screen for 75% of her waking life and eats very little other than Ramen Noodles and Mountain Dew will become trying and eventually frustrating. - KermitJagger, on 10/27/2009, -3/+18That was pretty horrible. Buried.
- samezies, on 10/27/2009, -1/+16How about most of them are butt ugly?
- GreenMushroom16, on 10/27/2009, -1/+16Super Mario World is the reason why I lost my virginity. I met her at this party, we played the damn game till 3 am till everyone crashed. I still run through the game whenever I feel nostalgic about that night.
- Mujokan, on 10/27/2009, -0/+13You should wish she is better than you. That is the dream. Playing people better than you is a learning experience.
I get that it's a joke article, but having your girlfriend be interested in games is 99.9% a good thing. The more she gets it, the better. - Fleagleman, on 10/27/2009, -2/+15Right. Because gaming nerds can be picky about who they date.
- Abscess2, on 10/27/2009, -0/+13I know EXACTLY what you mean. The MS 6-Axis Sidewinder right?
- haharleyquinn, on 10/27/2009, -1/+13There aren't women on the internet. Obviously. You saw nothing.
- merreborn, on 10/27/2009, -0/+12This one's totally true, too. My wife's biggest complaint about playing WoW together is that we never take a break to eat until we're both starving.
- purkel, on 10/27/2009, -0/+12ya know whos really to blame? the nerdy guys who kiss the chicks ass just because they hear a female voice. its like, "OMG GUYS, A FEMALE ACTUALLY TALKED TO ME FOR THE FIRST TIME!!"
- GamingForever, on 10/27/2009, -1/+12LOL... so does my gf too. :)
- bunannapie, on 10/27/2009, -2/+12I don't do it for the dudes, nor do I conform to any of the reasons on that list. Except maybe for the fact that I will fail to bring you sandwiches and power drinks.
I'm just a normal girl who likes to play video games. Sure, I enjoy the occasional femme-targeted game, but ask me what my top 5 games are and I guarantee you it won't include anything on PopCap or Facebook. Those aren't real games. - damnshoes, on 10/27/2009, -0/+9wise man
- fluidfoundation, on 10/27/2009, -2/+11do what we do. dual monitor / console setups.
- Pxtl, on 10/27/2009, -0/+9Or you could let her braid your hair and do your makeup, since getting cranky about being beaten in a game is pretty damned wussy.
- Pxtl, on 10/27/2009, -1/+10You've got a phone. Order pizza.
- glendower, on 10/27/2009, -0/+9Does that work? I will play on the same team as (or against) a women, but the second I hear the biking, shrill voice of a 13 year old, I'm gone.
- mrand2008, on 10/27/2009, -0/+9Boys always leave L4D campaigns when they realize I'm a girl...
So I've started saying I'm a 13 year old boy. :) - appleofdischord, on 10/27/2009, -0/+9He put his mushroom in her fire flower.
- veriix, on 10/27/2009, -0/+8So this list assumes that all gamers are *****?
- aforsberg, on 10/27/2009, -0/+8***** these reasons. If I find one of these elusive gems, I shall do my best to date her. I'll put up with her flaws and we shall have a grand old time.
Someday.
=[ - feelmypimphand, on 10/27/2009, -0/+8#12. You no longer own your joystick.
- ianhiggs, on 10/27/2009, -0/+8None of these things are even a problem if you are neither a loner nor completely insecure.
- Valyn, on 10/27/2009, -2/+10Can all by summarized into one entry:
1. You are an Asshat.
Seriously, almost every single item there there would be avoided by actually having an actual relationship, instead of being a ***** moron. - sneaker98, on 10/27/2009, -0/+7But who is going to be Zoey?!
- directedition, on 10/27/2009, -0/+7But it cost him 100 gold coins.
- ban1d0, on 10/27/2009, -3/+10Yeah you're right...wait...what? There's a girl on Digg?
MARRY ME AND BECOME THE MOTHER OF MY FUTURE CHILDREN, ALL 20 OF THEM - bobotheking, on 10/27/2009, -1/+8Girl? Check.
Gamer... err... I mean "game player"? Check.
Harley Quinn (with bonus points for joining on April 1st)? Check.
You single, Harley? - StinkOrd, on 10/27/2009, -0/+6i love my gamer girl! <3
- apetrie, on 10/27/2009, -0/+6You will! Actual girls who are just into video games and other stuff that guys tend to like more often ARE out there and have a little faith you will find one of us.
This list is dumb. - FormerBabby, on 10/27/2009, -3/+911. They let themselves go.
- gizram84, on 10/27/2009, -0/+6what are you so angry about?
- Abscess2, on 10/27/2009, -0/+6My wife has even bought farm bucks with real cash.
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