Like it's mainly just an excuse for parents to not expose their kids to political stuff they don't like?

Volcel jokes aside, that's unfortunate.

Overall, I do think China is on the right track. but they def. have their issues with trying to legislate morality a little too much.

I don't think Gianna Michaels/hentai is going to inspire the populace to take up arms in a capitalist revolution.

:nelson-haha:

The game's story:

"Hmmm...well, I have to hand it to them. This time they've managed to come up with a decent storyline that doesn't involve the usual golden bananas. Only joking kids! This one's worse than all the previous efforts put together! I know you probably aren't expecting a best seller, but wait til' you hear this load of rubbish..."

The pause menu/status screen:

"I knew they'd have to have something like this. The Kongs will be so weighed down with all the garbage they have to collect, I can't see them getting past the second level. You can view all this silly nonsense and some other stuff I don't understand by pressing START during your game."

Multiplayer:

"It's true, I'm afraid. They've gone and included one of those awful multiplayer modes that seem to be all the fashion these days. This means you and some other whippersnappers can huddle round your flickering screen and play a few games that I reckon were thrown in at the last minute and will be average at best."

The Nintendo 64 controller:

"Arrgh! What is that thing? There are too many buttons... and this wobbly stick-thing feels like it's broken! I can't believe players use this silly controller contraption to play games!"

Under header "Cranky's Tips":

"Tough luck kid. I've been told to keep my mouth shut, as they want to keep all the good stuff for a money-making strategy guide. I'm sure some of it will appear on that newfangled "internet" thing as well, so I suggest you take a look-see there. You could also ask your friends, assuming of course you've got any. If all else fails, you'll just have to play better."

His role in the game (He gives you new abilities):

"Now don't you go asking me for a potion of gameplay, as even my genius can't rescue this game from it's rightful destiny in the bargain bin."

Funky Kong's role:

"Lazy, rude and loud he may be, but Funky the monkey stocks the necessary firepower you're gonna need to blast your way through the collection of mediocrity known as the levels."

"Funky stocks the following shooters, all of which can hopefully be upgraded, if you can get that far into the game without falling asleep."

Golden Bananas, the main collectable:

"If you find more than ten, I'll be surprised." (There's 201 in the game.)

Animal Crates (Which allow you to play as different animals):

"I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games." (Winky and Expresso are, in fact, not in the game while Rambi the rhino is.)

Bananaport Pads (Which teleport you around):

Let me know if you find a bananaport that can take me out of this sorry game, and I'll be there in a flash."

Switches:

"The best switch is the one on top of your N64..."

Tag Barrels (Which allow you to switch characters):

"Players less skilled than myself (i.e., all of you) will also be relieved to find that your energy is replenished during a visit to these barrels, too."

Deep in the manual:

"Sheesh, you must be a real lame player if you're still reading this booklet. You obviously need all the help you can get!"

It's not because they're "immature" or anything like that, and it's not a diss on anyone who still likes them, it's just that I tried to watch a new video of theirs and it just didn't hit me like it used to.

It's similar to what happened with me and the Nostalgia Critic (Tho admittedly with significant differences): I was a pretty big fan early on and for several years, but over time just fell off, started watching them more sporadically, before kinda just not keeping up with the new stuff anymore.

When talking about western animation: Nuanced serious discussion about how it's deep, beautiful art

Basically any time anime is mentioned: "OMG, ONLY REACTIONARY PEDOPHILES LIKE THAT SHIT LOL."

Feels lowkey kinda racist, ngl.

Yeah, yeah I know: Stop the presses.

I already knew that through osmosis, but actually going there and seeing them just gleefully eating J.K. Rowling out under a post about her bullshit really cemented it for me.

They genuinely believe we'd have world communism by now if it wasn't for those meddling trans.

"Take out halfway through heating and..."

What the fuck is this, Food Network?!

Get that shit outta my face.

Keep in mind: I'm basing the following on them being the best available options that the games give you, not that they're objectively the best conceivable choices ever.

For Skyrim: Fuck the Stormcloaks. They're basically medieval Nazis.

For New Vegas: Fuck Caesar's Legion. They're basically Neo-Roman Nazis.

But even with the independent New Vegas routes, whether it be with Mr. House or you at the helm, I feel like the NCR is still overall better. They're by far the most organized, have the most resources at their disposal and are arguably the best hope for humanity's collective survival/recovery post-apocalypse.

I'm 27 personally, and haven't been in any sort of romantic relationship or even kissed on the lips.

Now I'm at the point where I wanna wait til' I have my own place before I make any serious attempt at it, cuz I don't want to be judged for still living at home (Don't have a high enough income to move out).

I feel like once I seriously try though, I'll find someone eventually. I at least have that much confidence and self-esteem to know that I'm not unfuckable or anything like that.

Pretty fucked up tbh.