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Beeblequix
09-07-2002, 07:05 PM
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon an article which stated that Men who oggle Women's bodies are healthier than their non-oggling counterparts. The study found that people who spend 30 minutes a day being visually stimuated by the opposite sex live longer, are thinner, and happier. They pointed to the effect this oggling has on one physiologically: the heart rate increases, blood vessels are affected. It's like getting a workout without the workout.

Now, extrapolating from this and seeing my own life, I've come to a few ideas. My familiy spends much less time than I do playing games. My 30 year old brother nearest my age is heavier than me, works out often, but does not play video games. I rarely excercise as my asthema and joints really hold me back, and spend several hours a week excercising my FRAGGING finger. Yet despite my lack of excercise I'm still thinner than he. Reason? Yes, it could be also that I'm, uh, married hence the side benefits. But he was married a few years ago, but has been the same size since then. The answer comes down to what keeps my heart rate up the longest--video games.

MOHAA and RTCW are two more recent ones I'll use as examples. I really got into these, as there's always a baddie nearby waiting to *SNIPE* ya. This atmosphere sustained over a few hours every day will make a difference.

This perception is not supported by much data, and probably can be refuted. But still, there has to be an ounce of truth here.

Dr. C. Everett ßeeßle Qµix Coop

Ape0r
09-07-2002, 10:06 PM
A little something you and the scientists in that research study seem to have forgotten: When you are staring at the rather lovely female form or fragging away in your favorite shooter for a few hours, you aren't eating :p. Not as much as you would otherwise, anyway.

fluffycow
09-07-2002, 11:34 PM
lol, sometimes im having so much fun fragging that I forget to eat, and go until dinner without even noticing that im hungry.

Ape0r
09-07-2002, 11:49 PM
Exactly. I've gone 8 hours without even a snack when I get too absorbed in a game. Anyone else get so into a game that you don't even notice that it has gotten dark around you?

Optimus Prime
09-08-2002, 02:35 AM
you d****d right, i completed max payne in one straight run :)

fluffycow
09-08-2002, 08:29 PM
true gaming champions :)

tking
09-09-2002, 12:02 PM
Originally posted by Ape0r
... Anyone else get so into a game that you don't even notice that it has gotten dark around you?

Yep, video game addiction is a good substitute for food.:D

As for the heart rate thing, sometimes in RTCW I do actually get an adrenalaine rush and I *know* my heart rate is higher than normal. I actually don't play before going to sleep now because it keys me up too much.

Can you imagine how interactive games 10 years down the road will be? Why even get on a tread mill if a you can plug yourself in and electrically stimulate your muscles and actually feel the action? Suddenly the gamers will all look like Arnold.

T

rmanet
09-09-2002, 01:07 PM
perhaps, then gaming, sirs, is the solution (I don't play games but am same weight and waist size as in high school - 3 boys keep me real busy and my wife feeds me gourmet meals that are very healthy, and being happily married certainly makes a huge difference)

but consider again the study - I believe those that ogle are certainly visually stimulated, but the study neglects the likelihood that these participants may be expending additional energy ducking into the nearest public loo to ..... well....... :rolleyes:

Dr. Hugh Nosalotte, Ph.D. MD. MBA

Sarlok
09-13-2002, 12:34 AM
Originally posted by tking

Yep, video game addiction is a good substitute for food.:D


*in his worst homer voice* Mmm... Monitor radiation, and cathode rays... *drool*

user0209
09-13-2002, 12:48 AM
Originally posted by tking



Can you imagine how interactive games 10 years down the road will be? Why even get on a tread mill if a you can plug yourself in and electrically stimulate your muscles and actually feel the action? Suddenly the gamers will all look like Arnold.

T

Arnold, who wears thick geeky glasses, has smelly breath, pale skin and really lack interpersonal/social skills.

No thanks
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tking
09-13-2002, 07:46 AM
Originally posted by user0209
Arnold, who wears thick geeky glasses, has smelly breath, pale skin and really lack interpersonal/social skills.

Sounds dead sexy to me! (use Fat ******* voice for best effect).

T