Embarassed to game in public?

[KillerGremlin]

This thread is BaB inspired (although for once he didn't ask me to make it).

I asked BaB if he is embarrassed to play his DS in public, and he said no...except in front of the ladiez. True story.

Anyway, I would feel kind of goofy whipping out a DS on a bus or on the college quad, although I occasionally brought mine to high school...and felt weird. Fortunately there were enough nerd groups that banded together in high school and played Nintendo. Nerd power ftw!

Anyway...I'm attaching a poll because I support laziness...but active discussion > polls

[Typhoid]

The only place I ever play my DS is at my house.
I'd feel like a dork if I ever took it anywhere.

[Angrist]

Yesterday I played GBA SP in the bus. I didn't care because I didn't know those people.
I also played it for a few seconds when I was at friends. Somebody was showing off his new phone, so that's why I grabbed my GameBoy. I didn't care because they were my friends.

But when I want to meet people and leave a good impression, I don't play games in public.
When they come to my home, it's a different story. My domain, my rules, my entertainment. People accept that.

[Dylflon]

I play my DS on the bus regardless of who is on it. I won't be having sex with any of those bus chicks anyways.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Angrist

But when I want to meet people and leave a good impression, I don't play games in public.

I'm curious. Just what kind of people are you looking to impress by foregoing video games in public?

Honestly, this discussion sounds damn silly. I've played my DS (and Game Boy) all sorts of places. On planes, buses, trains, airports, and even in supreme courts when I was waiting to be chosen as a possible juror. I've never felt embarrassed about playing it in pubic. What's to be ashamed of? I mean seriously. What's next? Also, if a female thinks lowly of a guy (or anyone else) for playing a handheld system in public, then she's just plain stupid, and isn't worth your precious time any damn way.

It's sickening how people can find fault in the LITTLEST things. Anyway, this thread seems just a tad anti-Nintendo.

*sigh*

[BreakABone]

Random fact, I don't like gaming on the bus.
But have no problem doing it on the train.

[Bube]

I don't play games in everyday life, as in school, outdoors or public transportation. But I do like to have one with me when I'm long-distance traveling, be it coach, train or plane.

[Jonbo298]

If I was using public transportation or somewhere I know it's going to be awhile, I'll do so. Most of the time though, if I'm with others or with friends and it's a down moment, I'll just grab my Storm and browse the net or play a quick game.

[Neo]

The DS embarrasses me, but my PSP not so much. Looks kinda like an iphone or an ipod.

[Dyne]

DS stylus moving is very hard on busses. I don't bother.

I play games whenever I want, where I want.

[The Germanator]

I travel often so I always play the DS in the van. Of course that's just around 5 other dudes, 3 of which have gameboys also, so there really isn't anything to be embarrassed about. I was playing it back stage at a show recently and a guy in another band asked me what I was doing. I felt kind of like a doofus when when I replied "doing crosswords on my DS", but he said he was into gadgets so he was just wondering. Anyway, I can't be bugged when I'm doing my crosswords!

[Angrist]

Well... I have some friends who don't understand video games. Sure, they can see the fun of it, but they don't invest in it.
If I bring my AGB to a public place, they might think I'm addicted or something. Bad impression.

There's this girl I liked (still like?), she is going to Brazil for 5 months... I wouldn't game too much when she's around. At least not until she gets to know me better.

It's the sad truth: girls fear gamers. I heard about some dating show with 1 guy and 30 girls. When he told he played World of Warcraft, like 20 of them immediately lost their interest.