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- AwesomeMonster, on 10/11/2007, -9/+229He looks ecstatic. He is smiling ear to ear.
Before someone brags about the wii or how good the ps3 etc, please don turn this thread into another flame war. - bickman2k, on 10/11/2007, -13/+193That is amazing! I love that image! My son is 15 months old and loves when I play, but to see someone who has such a bad condition be able to enjoy it as much as me or anyone else is just fantastic!
- tizz66, on 10/11/2007, -3/+146My cousin has cerebral palsy too (severely), but I hadn't thought of doing this. So thank you so much - I know what I'm going to suggest now. He'll love it.
I don't know if people really know what cerebral palsy is, but it doesn't affect your intelligence. You just cannot control your limbs. Can you imagine being fully aware of your situation, but trapped in your own body? I can't imagine anything worse, personally. Anything like this is awesome for them. - moofree, on 10/11/2007, -9/+111doomII: prepare to be dugg down into oblivion.
This is one someone's flikr account. How is this an advertisement?
What are you talking about? - dragonlink2, on 10/11/2007, -10/+104I don't know how someone could look at that picture and not smile and be touched.
- knightblade2oo4, on 10/11/2007, -17/+103this is really beautiful.
- smartsingh24, on 10/11/2007, -10/+91@winvirus
You're a dumbass. - dragonlink2, on 10/11/2007, -8/+79actually no I've been a member since May 21, 2005, and I have seen the digg community be able to take things seriously before, which I hope they will for this.
- costa, on 10/11/2007, -4/+50@ doomII (#7232917): The real irony is you calling others stupid.
- speaker219, on 10/11/2007, -12/+48@Samus:
Oh, go cry yourself to sleep in your corner and leave us alone. The digg community can be serious. - EnderMB, on 10/11/2007, -6/+39This has to be, by far, the worst comment abuse I have ever seen on Digg. I mean, it's something to insult other peoples religions, race, etc, but to make fun of a kid with cerebral palsy is ***** sick. You guys are the biggest losers on the planet.
- ksponge, on 10/11/2007, -8/+40@doomII (#7232548)
Thanks for letting me know you're of below average intelligence. It's much easier this way when the dummies come right out and let you know, instead of being tricksy. It lets me block you all that much more quickly so I can forget you exist. - otero1, on 10/11/2007, -1/+32Wow, a lot of people on digg have no respect. The child has some way to enjoy his life, and some idiots take what they have for granted.
- student69, on 10/11/2007, -5/+36@doomll
Is this Propaganda? Maybe it became propaganda when it was posted on Digg, but even if its now propaganda by Nintendo or a Fanboy it still depicts a real child with cerebal palsy having a good time with his non disabled sister. Even though he is being assisted he is still playing with her on her level and really enjoying it. I refuse to believe this photo was taken with the intention of attracting people to the Wii. The family probably just wanted to share it because it is a truly great moment for them, and many people would agree.
Do not bother responding to my comment I have blocked you. - Scoresheet, on 10/11/2007, -4/+34@DoomII: Don't you think it reflects more on you than on "yanks" when you say that over 250million people are all stupid?
I'm not American, and I can clearly see that there are a lot of intelligent genuine Americans out there, as well as dumb ones.
I do hope you're not English. - jdpalite, on 10/11/2007, -4/+30Technology can help handicapped folks to "function" normally in life, but that's usually where it ends. Just functioning. A wheelchair helps you get around, but it's still not the same as walking.
The Wii lets this kid play baseball with as much physical imitation of the motions as possible. It's going beyond "functioning"... and that is why I think this picture is great. - mrkmrk, on 10/11/2007, -6/+31doomII: I made sure to digg you down before I blocked you. Hope you get banned.
- BenKenobi88, on 10/11/2007, -2/+26who says they're from the US?
- VtmnR, on 10/11/2007, -2/+24Here you go China! I hope you're able to see in Photobucket.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/SK_i_LL_e_T/302002995_df45120166.jpg - karel747, on 10/11/2007, -4/+23NiGHTSChao
Man, if you see that picture and all your first reaction is "lol, Nintendo Wii noobs!", then you've lost your touch with humanity. How about you realize that a true gamer doesn't associate with any one console, and that this kid is enjoying something which a PS3, Xbox360, or PC can't give him.
But what-ever, you're a hard-core PC gamer, so the ***** with everyone else. You've got the right to look down your nose at everyone.
Pathetic. - tizz66, on 10/11/2007, -3/+22No he won't. Get a clue for crying out loud. Do you really think someone in that condition has the motor skills to be able to mash buttons on a controller? I don't think you really understand his situation.
- Thevilone, on 10/11/2007, -6/+25Wow I think what you just said proves that YOU'RE the retarded one.
- jarsfan2k8, on 08/13/2008, -3/+19My sister is a special education teacher and her face lit up when she saw this pic!
- gradeahonky, on 10/11/2007, -5/+20I opened that picture fully expecting to scoff at whatever was going to "warm my heart."
But I'll be damned, I'm touched. What a great shot. - FadieZ, on 10/11/2007, -5/+20Oh well played, diggers, well played.
- Lumiras, on 10/11/2007, -5/+20yes, but at least he can somewhat go through the motions of hitting the ball and such. He might not be controling the entire swing, but at least he's experiencing something physically stimulating. Considering his condition, I'd say he's pretty happy that he is able to do whatever he can in the game
- ragunax, on 10/11/2007, -6/+21That was very very touching. Just goes to show that video games can make anyone feel fantastic, from war veterans, injured people, and the needy. This picture represents how everyone should try to do and be.
- Terminaltor, on 10/11/2007, -6/+20I love the Wii, this gotta be best thing I've seen this week !
- R3Dirkulous, on 10/11/2007, -1/+14wow, this console war is getting a little bit too ridiculous. Please dont bring up which ***** console is better and start flaming each other in a post like this, its kinda sick if you ask me.
- hbcumber, on 10/11/2007, -3/+16@insomniac8400
I'm amazed you can take 'car' of yourself with such superb 'speelling'
Oh and I love the attitude to people with mental disabilities, really classy...
I just hope for your sake you never get so 'messed up' by some accident and need to 'milk' the healthcare system, in case the irony of the whole situation kills you - d3isme, on 10/11/2007, -3/+16Great shot!
An antidote to all those (way too prevalent) articles about the negative effects of gaming and the inherent dangers of technology. - jotatmo, on 10/11/2007, -4/+17What an uplifting photo! I love the Wii.
- Eric2929, on 10/11/2007, -2/+15Incredible. The joy that gaming can bring.
- sicapitan, on 10/11/2007, -3/+14I'D LOVE TO SEE THIS EXCEPT I'M IN CHINA
dammit - lion1750, on 10/11/2007, -2/+12Wow, reading these comments reminded me of why I don't usually read comments on digg. A lot of digg users are *****.
I'm not saying everyone is, as there are a lot of nice people commenting, but I don't think I've seen so many heartless people in one place before. - 1upgamer, on 10/11/2007, -4/+14He can't hold the controller himself because of his disease. Even though he isnt holding it himself he is still participating by having someone swinging his arm for him. You really cant do that with a conventional control scheme.
- Lumiras, on 10/11/2007, -7/+17@dlpirate
What the *****? Seriously, you say that there's enough of a console market for all 3 consoles to flourish, but you call anybody who buys a Wii a 'retard'....by the way, people with cerebal palsy aren't retarded, their muscles are severely atrophied and uncontrollable. They may have retardation as a side-effect of the disease, but it's not mutually exclusive - Renton, on 10/11/2007, -6/+15It's ok if you hate the Wii, just don't go into random Wii related articles and start trolling.
and read the post right above
"The Wii lets this kid play baseball with as much physical imitation of the motions as possible. It's going beyond "functioning"... and that is why I think this picture is great." - Mrstupid7, on 10/11/2007, -3/+12I would bet a million dollars that doomil has endorsed some product of some company at some point in his life. Any takers?
- inactive, on 10/11/2007, -1/+10Dude, that read like an ad.
EDIT: You are a spammer: http://bleu.west.spy.net/diggwatch/comments/gene1102 - EnderMB, on 10/11/2007, -2/+10It's the simple fact that those who aren't mocking the kid are bitching about how this promotes the Wii. Who gives a ***** what console it is! I'm sure that if he was playing a 360 or PS3 he'd have fun too, but he just so happens to have a Wii. As said before, Cerebral Palsy does not directly affect intelligence. It doesn't matter to him what he's playing, but with his condition being able to enjoy something is great, regardless of the console.
Seriously. Ditch the ***** console war dick fights for a second and focus on the ACTUAL STORY! - Bamborzled, on 10/11/2007, -2/+10To everyone who thinks cerebral palsy = mental retardation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy#Misconceptions_of_Cerebral_Palsy
For the lazy: "CP by definition has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence."
Now go back into your cave and die a slow death.
I love it when topics like these separate the good-willed people who are willing to let go of their beliefs for just a couple of seconds from the fanboys and the ignorant. This way I can block them. - tizz66, on 10/11/2007, -2/+10Yes, because people with cerebral palsy can't control their own limbs properly, let alone time them for a game. It's as good as playing it for that kid though, you can clearly see that.
- PetroSan, on 10/11/2007, -2/+9I've got one thing to say to anyone who commented negatively to this story: ***** you.
[is this comment in and of itself negative? yes, but you guys know what I mean] - Klarth, on 10/11/2007, -1/+8StePHen Hawking suffers from lateral sclerosis. Different.
- endyminion, on 10/11/2007, -4/+11vaseirik:
Because we all know that liberals have no sense of hu-- what the hell are you talking about? People like you make me constantly question my faith in Humanity. - speaker219, on 10/11/2007, -3/+9i meant to reply to you, with this:
Wow, you're heartless too. How'd you like being trapped in your own body and not being able to control your limbs? - Nidy1, on 10/11/2007, -1/+7It isn't about the Wii.
- inactive, on 10/11/2007, -8/+14Is it me or is the woman on the far left actually holding and moving the kid's arm for him?
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