I wish I were 12
Electronic Gaming Monthly has one of the best articles I’ve read in a while. Nine kids, ages 9-12, were forced to play classic videogames and give their commentary. I want nothing more to be a 9 to 12-year-old kid right about now.
”[Space Invaders] is nothing compared to Grand Theft Auto III, because you can’t steal a taxi cab, pick up somebody, then drive into the ocean with him.”
(On Donkey Kong) “It looks like a Mario that got run over by a car.”
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October 18th, 2003 at 2:32 pm
Hilarious.
October 18th, 2003 at 4:23 pm
i am weeping.
October 18th, 2003 at 5:43 pm
Okay, so I’m really really sorry, but I just can’t let it go.
…I think what you meant your title to be is “I wish I WERE twelve,” implying, of course that there is absolutely no possibility of you reverting back (unless, of course, you know Marty McFly) to your pre-teen days, etc., etc. It’s a subtle point, but really, an important one, employing one of the most delicate nuances of the English language — the subjunctive mood — a perfumed bouquet you achieve after dealing with f**ked up tenses, person, and even case.
Okay — sorry about that….just wanted to make sure that got out there…
October 18th, 2003 at 7:08 pm
Plus if you were to be really pedantic, you could mention that Aaron’s “I wish I was…” wish was fulfilled as soon as he passed 12.
October 18th, 2003 at 10:09 pm
Ok, my grammar sucks. :-) Thanks guys. It’s corrected now.
October 20th, 2003 at 8:45 am
After reading that I feel absolutely ancient. Like, seriously, we need to pass a law that you must play at least 1000 hours of Galaga before you’re allowed to touch a Playstation.