Wii Wii

Why are kids and so many grown men addicted to playing video games?  I remember loving them when I was younger, but now when I play them I’m like- eh. So about two weeks ago my co-worker went on, and on, and on about how he bought his “daughter” (aka- himself) a Wii system. Now, I’ve played Wii before (the sports package) at friend’s houses and was always like- eh. But for some reason because of my co-workers ranting I started to research Wii games and get really excited. Ohhhh there’s “Wii Fit”- an exercise program. I could really use that! (because I exercise sooooo much). So being the impulsive asshole that I am, I dropped 200 bucks on a Wii game system. I then bought the new Super Mario Brothers game, Wii Resort (another sports package), and an extra controller (the extra controller is still in its original package because no one has come over to play with me yet. Yes I am pathetic). Please note that I have not bought the “Wii Fit”- the original reason for me buying the Wii. But I figure the sports games are enough exercise for now. So now I own a Wii. I like the games where you’re actually moving better than the ones that you sit on the couch playing. I bought a ten dollar game that you race around a grocery store pushing a cart and try to find certain items such as a chicken or a sack of flour. I had to stop because it made me nauseous and gave me a headache. Hopefully I will continue to play with my Wii and it doesn’t become a dust collector along with the many other impulsive buys I’ve made over the years. <sigh>