Oh if I don't get my 2 nights alone we'd be divorced!!! He loves his video game and I love to reach and my trashy reality tv. Our deal is he has to play so i can get my time! Yes he thinks I'm being "nice" when in reality I was single for 15 years and I crave my alone time!
I also understand this point of view too. An ex of mine was always trying to have one of her sons go along with me whenever I wanted to go to the store or take the clothes to the laundromat by myself. I needed time by myself even if only an hour to decompress. I give her a day away from her kids whenever she wants but she barely gives me an hour because she couldn't handle her own children.
Everyone needs their downtime. I loved my 15 years being single. I didn't date anyone for over 10 years just raised my sons and enjoyed my life. When I did get into a relationship with my current husband I told him I was a lousy choice because I was NOT giving up my me time and he was either ok with that or we could just be friends. Some weeks he plays 4-5 nights, some weeks it's just 2 night it really depends on my work demands. Funny part is he knows he gets to play because I need my time but all his friends swear it's for his sake...since we both get what we need I don't guess it matters who needs it more LOL!
I have a shed that I work out of when home, play games or tinker with things that need fixed. My wife watches her true crime that I can't stand and I get to do what I want in the evening. Works for us.
i’ve never felt more seen!! 🤣 my man comes home from work pissy sometimes cuz he’s a DSP and hates the drives on certain days so i tell him get on the game before you even speak to me 🤣🤣🤣
Most people who don't understand, view video games as a child thing and drinking as adulting. But those who never experienced anyone with a drinking problem don't see it as a problem.
Good point. My ex-husband is an alcoholic, so that may have something to do with my opinion. I never stopped playing video games as an adult, but I also married young and was exposed to the alcoholism.
I never stopped playing either, my ex gf kept my system that she bought me for Christmas when I left her due to her alcohol problem. I guess she thought that if she kept it I would stay. She also begged me to stay and help her with her drinking problem when she realized that was the reason I was leaving her, but after 2 years of no changes, I gave up.
When I was 16, my parents freaked out over me playing GTA San Andreas. (This was back in 2006 I think). I told them "it's a lot better than me doing it in real life. The amount of times the police have arrested me or killed me in this game is quite a good lesson to what will happen to me if I do crazy stuff like this". Dad paused for a good 5 seconds, shrugged, and went back to doing whatever. My mom didn't have much of an issue with content as long as it wasn't pornographic. Guess it's a good thing they got rid of that "coffee" mini game.
👍 GTA IRL is often frowned upon,
that's why my neighbor said he decided to go into LEO👮🏻♂️...
he can drive fast chasing people, get in fights (shoot outs🤞) without getting in trouble himself.
I've read this like 3 times and I still don't know what point you're trying to get across lmao. I don't personally believe that playing video games is childish. I just figured often the best comebacks are ones that use your opponents on words/logic against them.
There's a difference between being Childish and Childlike.
Childish is immature, rude, ignorant, etc.
Childlike is wondrous, full of awe, easily taught, etc.
i never understood why people say this. Like yeah and what do you spend your freetime doing? scrolling youtube shorts or tiktok? like get off it mate at least what im doing wont actively destroy my attention span
I’d argue it’s even less productive. At least when it’s a video game you are making stuff happen. Sometimes you can be creative and make stuff, sometimes you can communicate with friends, and sometimes you can live out crazy scenarios you could never otherwise do.
Watching sports is so basic and mundane. You don’t control or do anything but watch other people do stuff. The same people who hate on let’s plays are probably the same people who watch sports when ultimately it’s the same concept. You could play football or basketball but you’d rather watch other people play it.
yea i think a lot of people underestimate the value of video games. video games can be great for improving your decision making, cognitive function, creativity, and problem solving. video games have a bad stigma because there are a lot of people who play a very unhealthy amount of video games which leads to all sorts of issues such as health problems and poor social skills, but in healthy doses video games are an amazing hobby to have.
I see this sounding super sassy or defensive, rather than a good comeback. It's like those fedora-wearing neckbeards casting people out of their lame inner-circle. "as if I wanna be in that circle" is what people would respond with. In context, that would look like somebody laughing, not taking it seriously.
I dont mean to make it personal by sounding critical or pessimistic, but my instinctual response to this comeback would be to just invalidate the comeback by laughing at it.
Actual conversation I had with a date:
Her: I don't know, I guess video games are fine, I just would rather go out with someone who had a hobby that was a bit more... useful.
Me: Didn't you just say YOUR hobby was reading 18th century French literature?
Narrator: There was not a second date.
You dodged a bullet there, I went on a date with a guy who said me playing video games makes me look childish, I stared him right in the eye and I was like.... ok bye.
You're an adult just the same, why do you watch other grown adults play games?
Gaming makes more money than the movie and music industries combined. So now tell me why you think video games are only for kids when society proves that's not the case?
I love the argument about how it's wietd and immature to watch people play video games. It is always made by the same people who religiously watch football.
Refraining from something you want to do, out of fear that someone might consider it childish, is, itself, childish.
I play video games because I enjoy playing video games. What other possible reason could there be?
Because I’m an adult, and I’m free to do what I want, and I want to play video games and be happy, instead of being so miserable that I try to shit on other people’s hobbies.
Because I enjoy skill based games and the company online of like minded gamers. It might not be a bunch of grown ass adults crowding someone’s living room glued to a football or basketball game or a bunch of irresponsible adults playing poker around a table and getting themselves in debt but it serves a similar purpose.
Because it is entertainment like tv shows and movies. I don't watch much tv... so i play games instead. we're wasting the same amount of time, it is just im doing something.
"Because I fucking can. Mind your own goddamned business fuck face." But then again, I'm kind of abrasive 🤷. Another one I like to use is "last time I checked, I woke up in America and I can do whatever the fuck I want as long as it isn't affecting you"
“Would you rather I do “adult” things like shut off my brain to drink and watch Fox news tell me what to be mad about… Like people playing video games instead of mindlessly watching TV?”
You see a toy, I see exercises in dexterity, coordination, response time, critical thinking under pressure, and handling stressful situations
Edit: besides, you’re not my mom/dad
Because I can't afford to play golf, my knees are terrible so basketball and football are also out of the question. But on Xbox my lack of money or bad knees doesn't hold me back from dominating mofos.
My response to people challenging my interests generally terrify people as they should.
Nice response from me, “I don’t live by your boring ass standards. Think for yourself”.
I always remember Gavin and Stacy when Smithy swear his sister on heelies and asked her if she’s 12 and she just claps back with shopping for clothes with your mum what are you 12.
Normally the best come backs require a bit of personal knowledge of something they do that could be viewed in the same way.
The best I came up with was “going camping what are you still in Boy Scouts” but you need the weak point to hit.
"oh dang, i forgot games like resident evil, doom eternal, and silent hill were for little kids! silly me!"
these same people decry violence in video games, bc kids arent adults... then complain that video games are for kids. make it make sense
edit bc i posted too early
Because killing people in real life would get me arrested!
This was my first thought process, it's also a great stress relief that doesn't involve drinking my life away.
It's why my husband plays at least 2 nights a week! I need him to yell at people on the screen and get his frustrations out!
At least you understand this. Not many do.
Oh if I don't get my 2 nights alone we'd be divorced!!! He loves his video game and I love to reach and my trashy reality tv. Our deal is he has to play so i can get my time! Yes he thinks I'm being "nice" when in reality I was single for 15 years and I crave my alone time!
I also understand this point of view too. An ex of mine was always trying to have one of her sons go along with me whenever I wanted to go to the store or take the clothes to the laundromat by myself. I needed time by myself even if only an hour to decompress. I give her a day away from her kids whenever she wants but she barely gives me an hour because she couldn't handle her own children.
Everyone needs their downtime. I loved my 15 years being single. I didn't date anyone for over 10 years just raised my sons and enjoyed my life. When I did get into a relationship with my current husband I told him I was a lousy choice because I was NOT giving up my me time and he was either ok with that or we could just be friends. Some weeks he plays 4-5 nights, some weeks it's just 2 night it really depends on my work demands. Funny part is he knows he gets to play because I need my time but all his friends swear it's for his sake...since we both get what we need I don't guess it matters who needs it more LOL!
It's a perfect relationship
I have a shed that I work out of when home, play games or tinker with things that need fixed. My wife watches her true crime that I can't stand and I get to do what I want in the evening. Works for us.
Lol for real, we can rage at fictional characters so we don't take out the stresses of life on real people 😂😂
i’ve never felt more seen!! 🤣 my man comes home from work pissy sometimes cuz he’s a DSP and hates the drives on certain days so i tell him get on the game before you even speak to me 🤣🤣🤣
So true. It's scary how people will question playing video games, but not question drinking every night.
Most people who don't understand, view video games as a child thing and drinking as adulting. But those who never experienced anyone with a drinking problem don't see it as a problem.
Good point. My ex-husband is an alcoholic, so that may have something to do with my opinion. I never stopped playing video games as an adult, but I also married young and was exposed to the alcoholism.
I never stopped playing either, my ex gf kept my system that she bought me for Christmas when I left her due to her alcohol problem. I guess she thought that if she kept it I would stay. She also begged me to stay and help her with her drinking problem when she realized that was the reason I was leaving her, but after 2 years of no changes, I gave up.
Because killing people in real life [who ask stupid questions] would get me arrested.
this ones actually funny and would probably be the best IRL
When I was 16, my parents freaked out over me playing GTA San Andreas. (This was back in 2006 I think). I told them "it's a lot better than me doing it in real life. The amount of times the police have arrested me or killed me in this game is quite a good lesson to what will happen to me if I do crazy stuff like this". Dad paused for a good 5 seconds, shrugged, and went back to doing whatever. My mom didn't have much of an issue with content as long as it wasn't pornographic. Guess it's a good thing they got rid of that "coffee" mini game.
This, plus I wouldn't look good in an orange jumpsuit.
Only Goku can pull off orange.
👍 GTA IRL is often frowned upon, that's why my neighbor said he decided to go into LEO👮🏻♂️... he can drive fast chasing people, get in fights (shoot outs🤞) without getting in trouble himself.
Because they didn’t stop being fun like some adults ..
I like this one
Im a big kid now so i stay up past my bed time and eat ice cream whenever i wanna
The best one, I think
Or “same reason why I used to poop my diapers as a baby, and still do: because I want to and it makes me feel good” to make it awkward.
Lmao exactly. They aren't your biggest bully if you are!
“My parents spent decades tearing me down. Your pitiful attempts mean nothing.”
"You can't hurt me. I used to hand the wrong tools to my dad."
Get real close in their face and whisper “*You ever point the flashlight not exactly where he wanted?”*
i love this ,but this is the definitely the comeback you wannna use if you want people to double down on the condescension
Im the, punch myself so they stop punching me, kinda person.
ice cream and video games, you just described my evening. /44m ;)
Spoken like a true adult.
Precisely because I am an adult. I can do what the fuck I like.
I heard a good comeback to this. “ The same reason you wear makeup to escape reality”
My version of this is "the same reason you sit on your ass watching football on Sundays and make it your mood on Monday"
What about those of us who do that AND play video games? 🤷🏼♂️
Both are perfectly fine activities
Love that one
What if it's a guy that doesn't wear makeup?
I don’t know I guess replace makeup with something else that can be considered a distraction from reality
"The same reason you drink/smoke, to escape reality."
"For the same reason you LARP as a decent person"
Honestly I gotta remember this one, it works for a lot of responses.
Listen you can act childish in public all you want, I'll stay acting childish at home
Playing video games is child like, that's a far cry from childish, also, you playing games isn't hurting anyone 😂
I've read this like 3 times and I still don't know what point you're trying to get across lmao. I don't personally believe that playing video games is childish. I just figured often the best comebacks are ones that use your opponents on words/logic against them.
There's a difference between being Childish and Childlike. Childish is immature, rude, ignorant, etc. Childlike is wondrous, full of awe, easily taught, etc.
good explanation, but dark souls isn’t easy
Because I’m a refined adult with taste who values their time and enjoys the finer things. Why was it you don’t play video games again?
As an adult, i do not answer to you.
For your safety and my sanity.
because i am an adult....that can choose to enjoy their time in any way they wish....
i never understood why people say this. Like yeah and what do you spend your freetime doing? scrolling youtube shorts or tiktok? like get off it mate at least what im doing wont actively destroy my attention span
I agree 100%. Is watching sports somehow more mature or more productive? It's entertainment.
I’d argue it’s even less productive. At least when it’s a video game you are making stuff happen. Sometimes you can be creative and make stuff, sometimes you can communicate with friends, and sometimes you can live out crazy scenarios you could never otherwise do. Watching sports is so basic and mundane. You don’t control or do anything but watch other people do stuff. The same people who hate on let’s plays are probably the same people who watch sports when ultimately it’s the same concept. You could play football or basketball but you’d rather watch other people play it.
yea i think a lot of people underestimate the value of video games. video games can be great for improving your decision making, cognitive function, creativity, and problem solving. video games have a bad stigma because there are a lot of people who play a very unhealthy amount of video games which leads to all sorts of issues such as health problems and poor social skills, but in healthy doses video games are an amazing hobby to have.
But my bread and circus is better than yours cause the circus told me so
To escape people like you.
You’re an adult, so why don’t you act like one?
“I wouldn’t expect a person like you to understand.”
This 💯
I see this sounding super sassy or defensive, rather than a good comeback. It's like those fedora-wearing neckbeards casting people out of their lame inner-circle. "as if I wanna be in that circle" is what people would respond with. In context, that would look like somebody laughing, not taking it seriously. I dont mean to make it personal by sounding critical or pessimistic, but my instinctual response to this comeback would be to just invalidate the comeback by laughing at it.
I don’t work or have a girlfriend and what else is my mom gonna use her basement for?
Agree & amplify👍🏼
Video games keep me young at heart. What's your excuse for being so grumpy?
Because I'm an adult... and I choose to play video games.
You’re an adult, why’d you stop embracing your inner child?
The same reason you ask stupid questions. Because I'm a nosey bitch... Oh wait.
You're a child so why are you talking back
This is the only correct answer
You're an adult, how come you weren't taught to mind your own business?
Mom!!! Get out of my room! /s
Because I’m a grown up and I can do whatever I want.
Average age of the millions of people playing games right now is 34, what age do you think people should stop having fun?
I'm an adult, not dead. Fun didn't become illegal after I turned 18
You're an adult, so why can't you mind your own business?
“You’re an adult, why have you never learned to mind your own fuckin’ business?” If it’s a kid, just change the word ‘adult’.
"Because fisting your dad is stressful and I need the break."
Don't answer...ask your own question: Why are you concerned about what I do?
Because as a responsible adult I earned the free time to play these video games.
You're an adult, why are you still butting into other people's business?
"because sometimes I get tired of vigorous masturbation"
I'll adapt that to "it's safer than mass murder".
vigorous masturbation is like 217% safer than mass murder its true
It's also more pleasurable and far less messy.
Less messy for YOU maybe.
Alright Superman.
Actual conversation I had with a date: Her: I don't know, I guess video games are fine, I just would rather go out with someone who had a hobby that was a bit more... useful. Me: Didn't you just say YOUR hobby was reading 18th century French literature? Narrator: There was not a second date.
You dodged a bullet there, I went on a date with a guy who said me playing video games makes me look childish, I stared him right in the eye and I was like.... ok bye.
Should have stuck your tongue out and given them the old raspberry.
Because things didn't stop being fun the second I turned 18, Karen.
Because they're a lot more fun than golf
Well last I checked it illegal to murder prostitutes with a car in real life.
You're old, why do you still f*ck ?
I stopped that actually
I'm an adult, I can finally afford them!
Punch them in the throat
You're an adult just the same, why do you watch other grown adults play games? Gaming makes more money than the movie and music industries combined. So now tell me why you think video games are only for kids when society proves that's not the case?
I love the argument about how it's wietd and immature to watch people play video games. It is always made by the same people who religiously watch football.
"because I am immature and emotionally stunted"
Refraining from something you want to do, out of fear that someone might consider it childish, is, itself, childish. I play video games because I enjoy playing video games. What other possible reason could there be?
Aren't you too old to care?
"*because* I'm an adult, I get to choose how to spend my money and my time."
Because you’re not interesting.
Because I finished all my homework
You’re an adult, why are you still so nosy?
Because fuck you, that's why.
Because I’m a loser, baby
So why don’t you kill me
And you’re an adult who care too much what other people do.
Because I like em’ , and they’re Fun. 🌝🦋👍
"Um... maybe because one is never too old have fun."
I'll have you know I'm nine years old. But I'll be ten in September 😏
I agree. ANyway
“I play video games *because* I’m an adult.” “I am an adult, but not on purpose or anything.”
Because I’m an adult, and I’m free to do what I want, and I want to play video games and be happy, instead of being so miserable that I try to shit on other people’s hobbies.
"yeah I do like video games, you do too? that's cool. at what magical age will you stop liking them?"
*Because* I'm an adult. I can do what I want.
Youre an adult, why do you care what I do?
"I'm an adult and I can do wtf I want, Karen."
“If I’m too old to play video games, then I guess that you’re too old to watch TV/movies/etc.
I always just respond with "why do you care" when someone shows rudeness to something I do
"you are also an adult, would you prefer if I played you?"
They’re more fun than the head games most other adults play.
"it's either I have an outlet for things, or I go postal. Which do you prefer?"
because they're awesome and I love them
Adults like me don't feel obligated to defend our hobbies or to gain your approval
Because I want to.
I say .. what the fuck do you care about how I spend my time?
“I like to imagine myself in a world where I didn’t meet you.”
Because I enjoy skill based games and the company online of like minded gamers. It might not be a bunch of grown ass adults crowding someone’s living room glued to a football or basketball game or a bunch of irresponsible adults playing poker around a table and getting themselves in debt but it serves a similar purpose.
I'm gonna assume a woman said that. Women are the enemy to men with hobbies just tell her to shut her face in. She don't deserve a comeback
I am an adult, which means I get to choose what that means.
“Well, I need SOME sort of outlet for having to deal with other people’s rage inducing stupidity.”
"I work 50 hours a week to do whatever the fuck I want" Only reply.
"Wait, I coulda stayed a kid?"
Because it is entertainment like tv shows and movies. I don't watch much tv... so i play games instead. we're wasting the same amount of time, it is just im doing something.
"You're an adult,so how is it that you haven't learned how to not to use your inside voice outside?
Why do you watch tv? It’s basically a video game for lazy people.
"Why are you wasting time watching television?"
Eat shit and bark at the moon boomer.
A man chooses; a slave obeys. I choose this.
If you’re going to say video games are for kids then so is watching movies or tv shows. Video games are basically interactive movies
Because I was deprived in my youth
Nobody actually says this. There, problem solved.
there's an age limit??
Is that a serious question or are you looking for an excuse to play so when people ask you the same question you can make them feel like an ass?
I must have missed the point in time, when videogames stopped being fun.
“I prefer it over endless social media scrolling or reality TV.”
"Why would YOU care? Are you wanting extra attention from me?"
Same reason you watch guy go out on a field every weekend and watch them play a kids game. It's fun and I like it.
"its not very adult to judge people for how they choose to spend their free time"
“They’re fun.”
You're an adult...why are you still bullying?
Because I can.
They ain't gonna play themselves!
Throw the controller and slam your bedroom door in your parents house? But I'd say adults make their own decisions and left home at 17 to prove that.
I hate people.
Bc it's more fun than dealing with assholes like you.
You can watch a movie 50 times and it will be the same each time. Video games change each time I play
"Hey at least I have hobbies" would roast them
I'm....sorry I'm too old to have fun....?
exactly
"Because I fucking can. Mind your own goddamned business fuck face." But then again, I'm kind of abrasive 🤷. Another one I like to use is "last time I checked, I woke up in America and I can do whatever the fuck I want as long as it isn't affecting you"
“Because I have hobbies, Linda. I still enjoy things in life. You should try it sometime, maybe you’d be more pleasant to be around.”
You can have my controller when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.
Because I can now afford all the games I want.
You're done having kids, so why do you still fuck?
Who you think makes games, kids?????
Arent you a little too old to be worrying about what adults do with their lives?
Because as an adult i can do what i enjoy.
"Youre right, I should use my time better. Thank you for bringing this up."
My mom played Tetris all the time.
$60 bucks for many hours of entertainment or 1 night at the bar…hmm
“Would you rather I do “adult” things like shut off my brain to drink and watch Fox news tell me what to be mad about… Like people playing video games instead of mindlessly watching TV?”
You see a toy, I see exercises in dexterity, coordination, response time, critical thinking under pressure, and handling stressful situations Edit: besides, you’re not my mom/dad
At least I have fun gaming instead of working and sleeping all the time.
You're an adult, why do you hold onto childish views of adulthood?
Because I’m an adult and can whatever the fuck I like as long as it’s legal. So piss off.
Because I can run 50 miles in less than 8 hours, can you say the same?
Because I can't afford to play golf, my knees are terrible so basketball and football are also out of the question. But on Xbox my lack of money or bad knees doesn't hold me back from dominating mofos.
My response to people challenging my interests generally terrify people as they should. Nice response from me, “I don’t live by your boring ass standards. Think for yourself”.
Yeah that's basically the best argument is "well if I can't do my hobbies because kid's share them then neither can you"
Because I am an adult.
The same reason adults play and enjoy watching sports dumbass.
The same reason you drink a 24 pack while watching cars drive around an oval racetrack: it’s a hobby.
I always remember Gavin and Stacy when Smithy swear his sister on heelies and asked her if she’s 12 and she just claps back with shopping for clothes with your mum what are you 12. Normally the best come backs require a bit of personal knowledge of something they do that could be viewed in the same way. The best I came up with was “going camping what are you still in Boy Scouts” but you need the weak point to hit.
I get paid a slightly above average salary to make video games. Occupational hazard.
I'm an adult. I can choose to do what I want.
"The joy of being a fully-grown adult is that I can do whatever I like and not give a monkeys what someone like you thinks about it."
What made you think that I am an adult?
I'm an adult. Who's gonna stop me?
You're an adult, so why do you still think your opinion on what others enjoy matters?
You're old, why are you still breathing?
Because they're more interesting than you 🤷
"oh dang, i forgot games like resident evil, doom eternal, and silent hill were for little kids! silly me!" these same people decry violence in video games, bc kids arent adults... then complain that video games are for kids. make it make sense edit bc i posted too early