Do you get it? Huh huh huh?
My mom would sometimes yell at me for “spending too much time playing Nintendo” instead of doing homework, chores, going outside, etc. But I would always, ALWAYS laugh (which would just get me into more trouble) because it was always “Nintendo”. I would be playing Final Fantasy IX on PlayStation or Sonic on Genesis and I’d hear her screech, “SHUT THAT NINTENDO OFF!”
In fact, a few weeks ago she called to see what her nerdy daughter was up to. In a voice I would use to talk to a preschooler, I told her I was playing this thing called Skyrim. She just chuckled and responded with, “You and that damn Nintendo.”
Some things never change. ;)
HAHAHA That is great iv known mom’s like that
Me too! ;D
What’s even better is when parents have trouble pronouncing Nintendo.
Not only does my Dad still call everything a Nintendo to this very day, but he says it like “Nih-tendo.” That “N” totally disappears from the word. It’s so cute!
Also, my mom calls every handheld gaming console a Game Boy.
I think a lot of it has to do with the transition from the old Atari 2600 days. My parents both played that a lot with me and my bro, but the NES was too complicated for them to handle. It’s like their gaming brain was frozen in time.
Old people, amirite?
OMG! Yes! I forgot my mom does the same–every handheld is a gameboy!
Yes. Old people. LIKE YOURSEEEEEEEEELF!!! OHSNAP
With age comes wisdom, my young friend. When I was 23, I was a complete ball of nerves and insecurity. I’ve since evolved into a more calmer and confident pokemon. :)
Also, I’m not getting any younger, so I may as well be happy to just be alive, right? It’s my 34th damn birthday tomorrow, so be nice! :P
So true.