Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 So I was walking into the room where my brother set up his Xbox 360. I decided I wanted to play Fallout 3 again, so I asked him politely if I could play when he was done. There was a short pause. After some time of silence I figured he had not heard me, so I asked again. This time he simply tilted his head a slight bit as he gazed at the glow of the screen, still not letting a word escape his mouth. At last I ask a third time more prominently, "excuse me, Anthony, do you mind if I play after you're done here?" I made it as clear as possible to prevent me from having to repeat myself a third time. Anthony did not even glance an eye in my direction and responded with, "toast..." I think he's been playing far too long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kintenbo Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 So I was walking into the room where my brother set up his Xbox 360. I decided I wanted to play Fallout 3 again, so I asked him politely if I could play when he was done. There was a short pause.After some time of silence I figured he had not heard me, so I asked again. This time he simply tilted his head a slight bit as he gazed at the glow of the screen, still not letting a word escape his mouth. At last I ask a third time more prominently, "excuse me, Anthony, do you mind if I play after you're done here?" I made it as clear as possible to prevent me from having to repeat myself a third time. Anthony did not even glance an eye in my direction and responded with, "toast..." I think he's been playing far too long... Toast? Sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatrie: Guns Blazing Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 ...did you trade him the controller for toast? usually works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_____ Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 So I was walking into the room where my brother set up his Xbox 360. I decided I wanted to play Fallout 3 again, so I asked him politely if I could play when he was done. There was a short pause.After some time of silence I figured he had not heard me, so I asked again. This time he simply tilted his head a slight bit as he gazed at the glow of the screen, still not letting a word escape his mouth. At last I ask a third time more prominently, "excuse me, Anthony, do you mind if I play after you're done here?" I made it as clear as possible to prevent me from having to repeat myself a third time. Anthony did not even glance an eye in my direction and responded with, "toast..." I think he's been playing far too long... I think you may need to talk to your parents about that. Toast is yum, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kintenbo Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Good Lord above! I want some toast with some butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar! Best thing ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tyler Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Shake the XBOX360 with his favorite games inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 He may has possibly been commanding me to make him toast, but I doubt it, not at this time of night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_____ Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 The logical explination is that he's wearing a brain slug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodykitty Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Check his brain for RRoD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well I'm also concerned about how much those games control his life. I brought over about three girls to our house before, two of which were single, and one of which was interested in him. He literally did not even look up to say hello. He literally sat in the glow of his game and responded with a grunt. Even after they attempted talking to him. He shows no interest in men either. I understand some people are just non-sexual people, but he shows no interest in even interacting with people. When he plays his games he never talks to anyone about anything besides the game, and half the time he's just yelling at them. He never had any friends at school either, and all he talks about are his first person shooters. If I ever so much as try to talk to him about anything else, he literally falls asleep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) The response I usually get in these situations is "Fuck you asshole" (I can't even play my own Wii without hearing this first lol). Diplomacy doesn't work on the kid so I just proceed to scaring him. Many things are wrong with your brother Cynthia. Edited December 28, 2008 by Levin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well due to the reasons stated above, I think it was irresponsible of my parents to allow him to have the gaming console, as he clearly is unable to detach himself from it to realize there's an outside world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_____ Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I think someone needs an intervention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I think someone needs an intervention. I've tried it. He doesn't even listen to me, and my parents refuse to accept something is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tyler Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Your brother need to get a life. This is the problem with video games. They cause children to not understand that there is a real world outside their houses and that in this world, you need to communicate and be social instead of being cope up in your house all day wasting your time playing video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Your brother need to get a life. This is the problem with video games. They cause children to not understand that there is a real world outside their houses and that in this world, you need to communicate and be social instead of being cope up in your house all day wasting your time playing video games. And video games are to blame because...? There's many that are easily able to play VGs and interact with the real world. Kids/Adults that can't do both shouldn't be playing. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Your brother need to get a life. This is the problem with video games. They cause children to not understand that there is a real world outside their houses and that in this world, you need to communicate and be social instead of being cope up in your house all day wasting your time playing video games. It's not so much that as it is that some people just can't handle video games. Some can, some can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodykitty Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) And it is not like this is a new issue. TV used to keep people on the couch all the time (and it might still do). I wouldn't blame VGs directly. It sounds like a problem specific to your brother. Edited December 28, 2008 by FE3 Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_____ Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've tried it.He doesn't even listen to me, and my parents refuse to accept something is wrong. Then there's nothing you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tyler Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 And it is not like this is a new issue. TV used to keep people on the couch all the time (and it might still do).I wouldn't blame VGs directly. It sounds like a problem specific to your brother. Dammit, I thought people would believe me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 No joke, I could probably undress my girlfriend right in front of him and he wouldn't notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Good news for you then >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLSothe Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I pity your brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Good news for you then >_> Actually he walked right by my room once with me and Kayla snuggling, and I swore he was going to notice but to my surprise he looked directly at us as he walked, and didn't even so much as hint that he saw us there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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