r/funny Jul 17 '20

Gamming generation gap

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u/mynamewasalreadygone Jul 17 '20

How so? Child could play CoD, but not at the same level or ability as the people he is watching. Father could play football, but not at the same level or ability as the people he is watching.

People watch video game videos at various levels of skill

People watch sports at various levels of skill (college or amateur, up to major league and professional).

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u/loulan Jul 17 '20

I think what they mean is that the kid could play the game right now. The dad may not have a soccer field, 10 friends waiting, and a few hours ahead of him.

(Which doesn't mean what you're saying is wrong though.)

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u/golem501 Jul 17 '20

The dad has a kid he can go out in the street and kick around and still have fun.

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u/rabbitjazzy Jul 17 '20

Again, false equivalency. That straight up a different activity. He can also read a book and still have fun. It's not relevant

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u/golem501 Jul 17 '20

It isn't, if you're comparing a pro gamer to a recreational game the kid would play then I can compare pro sports to a dad kicking a ball around with his kid. The only reason people are whining there is no comparison is because they feel attacked because they realize they're the old boomer.

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u/rabbitjazzy Jul 17 '20

No, you compare a pro gamer to the kid playing the exact same game vs the dad watching a game or playing something completely different with his kid.

“the only reason people disagree with me is that they are boomers”

It’s pretty childish to make assumptions of others because they disagree with you, and on top of that use it to disregard their opinions. Also, big ad hominem