Do YOU look funny when you play the Wii?
So today at that “other”, paying job, my client told me that tomorrow their company is having a “Wii and pizza night”, and invited me to join. I must admit I am extremely curious to see a bunch of serious business people make something of a spectacle of themselves as they duke it out in Wii Sports with those lovable white controllers. Somehow I am sure it’s all going to look at least a little comical. I don’t know about you, but when I play the Wii in the privacy of my living room, I am still a little self-conscious of outside observers. My wife, who could only be described as a gamer in a world where there is only a single game in existence - Tetris, has made it clear (in no uncertain terms) that her suppression of laughter during my Wii-playing sessions is only a result of her undying love for my sensitive ego. And if I look funny, I can only imagine what the Wii factor is going to look like on a bunch of suits. Report from the front lines to follow. Meanwhile, I am dying to know if this is indeed a widespread phenomenon, and if the Wii has now replaced ping pong and foosball tables at large corporations. Feel free to report on the status of this life-changing question at your particular place of business 
March 27th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
So on the off-chance that the two of you guys who actually read this blog are sitting on the edge of your chairs, just waiting for my update on this post, I am sorry to report that I had to goddamn work through the entire freaking thing. Oh “Wii and Pizza Night”, I hardly knew ya! Work, I hate you with the passion of a thousand suns and 3 million cheap butane lighters. I hope you burn in hell.
March 28th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Shitty, dude. Absolutely shitty. Sorry to hear about the missed fun.
On the subject of looking like a tool, though, I have very little shame when it comes to the Wii. Granted, I haven’t played in front of a group of 20 or so coworkers to this point, but when I’m at home, even if friends are over, I have no problem perfecting my Jim Thome leg kick when playing home run derby on Wii Sports, or standing up to swing at tennis while my girlfriend lounges on the couch barely moving her wrists.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Damn, I was kinda looking forward to the undercover report on Operation: Wii Look Silly. My condolences.
I was pretty self concious about playing the Wii as well, but only in games where it does force you to look like a tool (”Wii Sports”, “Wii Play”) until I started playing “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band”. Now, those make you look stupid, but you’re having so much fun you just kinda forget how lame you look.
I still close the room’s door when I play, though.