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The fact that this is what they're mad at really shows how few real problems they must have
I want to agree with that, and honestly it's probably true. but I used to know this guy. we both played video games maybe 20 years ago, but moved apart, lost touch etc.
I only hear scattered things about his situation which, honestly, sounds like a total clusterfuck deluxe. almost all of it self inflicted naturally, but a shit show of epic proportions.
anyway, he complains about video games being too woke too. and buys like those $80 AAA games still, despite not being able to afford them. of course I want to be, "dude you need to stop worrying about this dumb shit and get your life right" but I never really talk to him directly anymore.
anyway, that said, I think there's a demographic of these "anti-woke" types that have an unhealthy boundary with the escapist aspect of games, and they obsess over shit like this to distract them from their real life problems.
It's everywhere. People getting weirdly obsessed over some form of consumption. It's also movie buffs, obscure music fans and record collectors, cosplay, trains, fucking Funko Pops...
And all of it boils down to people getting very angry over a product. It's not enough to enjoy the treats, everyone else must enjoy the treats YOUR way and you gotta have ALL the treats, the rarest treats, etc. to be the super special person. I swear this shit is messing up our brains the way lead messed with boomers...