Comments on: Watch Morgan Webb Totally Degrade Video Games on the Tyra Banks Show

By: sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:10:14 +0000

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[...] Watch Morgan Webb Totally Degrade Video Games on the Tyra Banks Show The language analysis is pretty weak, but again, I came across a good idea, fleshed it out and made it into a rather successful post. I don’t think I like it as much as other people did. [...]

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:34:08 +0000

Yeah this is totally one sided and the worst thing about it is that there’s no talk of compromise or finding a solution that both parties can be happy with. I love videogames but my wife doesn’t really much at all. but we still find ways to work. She understands that this is a hobby of mine and it’s no different than if I were to work on cars or play golf or whatever else is considered normal. I have managed to get her into a few games such as Viva Pinata and Professor Layton which she ended up playing all the way through. So yeah, one shouldn’t completly neglet their spouse for videogames but I do believe there is a middle ground that both parties can come to terms with.

By: Novakane

Novakane — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:23:48 +0000

K…She didn’t say anything bad about video games at all. All she did was give three different types of gamer guys and how girls should interpret them. The only thing close to negative was saying that he should play a little less. If anything you should all be talking crap about Tyra who spent the entire interview trying to force negative feedback. Leave MORGAN WEBB ALONE! JUST LEAVE HER ALONE!

By: gorillaparadox

gorillaparadox — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:21:34 +0000

that video really pissed me off, It had some pretty offensive comments. That was a really good analysis by the way.

I’m living with my gf now and after a year she’s gotten used to my daily gaming but I can tell she doesen’t find how I can be interested in it. I’m definately gonna show her this link.

P.S. gamers with gf’s, try to find a easy game she’ll like and get her playing. I bet it’ll help. Hasen’t worked for me yet but I just started with it.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:31:29 +0000

You Guys are Stupid, if you read over the analysis you’ll see that there is an obvious misunderstanding taking place on behalf of the girlfriend. Which is what myself and others that have commented as being the core problem. If you look at the manner in which this whole charade takes place it is set around this misunderstanding and as such it is difficult for any of us to judge if this guy is actually addicted to games..as such. But considering that he is in a situation where video games are being looked at with an overall pessamistic tone it is a fair conclusion that this is indeed not his problem and infact, chances are he is not addicted to video games.

Also the word ‘addict’ is a great tool for the girlfriend to use to typecast her boyfriend. Its used in a vast array of situations to overstate a situation and restrict access of individuals.

By: YOU GUYS ARE STUPID

YOU GUYS ARE STUPID — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:21:52 +0000

Um… yeh my boyfriend plays a lot of video games and I play too but not THAT much. once a week or what not. BUT>>> I point is that playing video games is getting in the way of their 7 year relationship. If your boyfriend is playing more video games then spending time with their girlfriend that’s wrong!!! If he doesn’t want to stop playing video games excessively then get a girlfriend that’ll play with you. Don’t hate on TYRA discuss the issue itself. You guys speak like real ADDICTS!!

By: Adrenis

Adrenis — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:21:31 +0000

That video makes me angry. I know I shouldn’t let it, but it does. I’ve never had any respect for Tyra Banks, so this video didn’t change much there, but I would have thought that Morgan Webb could have discussed video games and gamers with a bit more positive tone.

But seriously, what was that dude thinking, going on the Tyra Banks Show?

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By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:13:44 +0000

I have just watched this clip for the first time and being from England and without sattelite i have no idea to the general feeling of this programme on a whole, the first thing that immediately grabbed me was the way that once Tyra had made a seemingly ill informed and self subjective point she would turn to the audience as if to say to the poor guy “look you are on your own here” it made me feel very uneasy and reminded me of the way children bully each other to conform to the group mechanic.
I am now 26 ( yes not 13) and i have owned every console ever made, I have never faced any criticism of my passion for gaming and my current girlfriend is as much of a gamer as me, To not understand or even try to look a t someones hobby as their own preference is a really bigoted and narrow minded view on Tyra and the shows account, they have only served to show themselves in a bad light, i am sure that Tyra has a passion for something and i believe she would object to me criticising so i am upset she chooses to aim an attack at the medium i love. Great article mate

By: Shanna[rie]

Shanna[rie] — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:59:24 +0000

i thought it was a bit over the top.

and i think you are right its not all the guy’s fault even though they are making it seem like he is the bad guy in this.
i think the woman is just jealous of the video game being such a huge part of the guys life. I mean the guy said gaming has been part of his life before she came around. if she cant handle that then find another guy dont try to change him

i too found it to be stupid that they were trying to convince the guy it wasnt real life. he isnt a child he knows what is real and what isnt.

I find nothing wrong with a guy that likes to play video games. I love to game myself. (and to be honest i like guys that know how to game)
its just fun. entertaining.

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By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:19:03 +0000

This is exactly why pop show hosts should never, ever, try to act like psychologists (Dr. Phil is really no exception).

For one, a professional psychologist or psychiatrist would NEVER make a value judgement on your behalf. They would also never tell you what to do or make any decisions on your behalf. They understand YOU must come to understand your own actions by yourself, and change them by yourself. They cannot force you to change your actions; they can only lead you to understanding.

Tyra and Morgan, on the other hand, has essentially done the absolute opposite. Tyra makes the judgement that video games are “bad” before any words are even spoken. Morgan then further categorizes the “gamers” into 3 arbitrary categories (She mentions FFVII, and then makes the assumption that it contains Orcs and Elves… Because, you know, Sephiroth is SUCH a hotty, that people mistakes him for an elf! Riiight…. -_-’) and then makes the decision FOR him–essentially, to spend less time playing video games and more time with his girlfriend.

Absolutely the worst advice anyone can give to anyone–but hey, I’m sure the Tyra Banks Show pays the bills <_<.

This is really true for any sort of talk show hosts, they think their perception is the “correct” one, and anyone that disagrees are, well, “abnormal” and requires “correcting”. Pathetic, really.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:49:27 +0000

Hey .tiff thanks for the words. ^_^

Writing about these sorts of incidents really does show that our industry still has a long road ahead as many of you have suggested.

I think that casual gaming for our medium is critical to create audience expansion and reach our ultimate goal of acceptance. I hope to continue pressing this issue of acceptance in later posts.

By: .tiff

.tiff — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:10:05 +0000

Excellent analysis, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your break down. Tyra capitalizes on exhibiting a water-downed perception of gaming that is vapidly defined for the means of her own manipulation. This method is entirely disingenuous to defining gaming as a means of modern entertainment (much like television, movies, music, etc.) and discredits both Tyra and Morgan’s generic, unthoughtful ‘advice’ to Richard. Like Chris said, this is a problem within their relationship and not a problem with gamers.

But while we may roll our eyes to the likes of what Banks has to say about gaming, the reality is a lot more people watched that show and agreed with it than read this blogpost and actually *thought* about what was being said. I too am interested to see when gaming will become a commonplace activity accepted by society as a norm.

Also, subscribing to your feed now

By: Irritated person

Irritated person — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:05:54 +0000

You post an article about the Tara Banks show, and you talk about GAMES

By: QuizzicalDemon

QuizzicalDemon — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:45:58 +0000

It’s really amazing that the video-game industry, now a huge global revenue machine, is still looked upon in a derogatory manner. Unfortunately I think for the unenlightened the word “game” is automatically associated with immaturity.

I think opinions are slowly (very) starting to change as video game platforms break out of the bedroom and establish themselves alongside the TV in the lounge and a wider diversity of games are introduced. I somehow get the feeling however that it’s going to be many years before video games are completely accepted and not demonized.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:41:51 +0000

While it’s true I’d never watch the Tyra Banks show and that people who do watch would have completely dissimilar interests to my own, I am definitely offended.

1. Tyra should be slapped
2. Richard is not representative of all male gamers. In fact, I am really disappointed by his participation on this show (or I should say, lack thereof). I hope that he had no idea what he was getting into consenting to go onto this show and confronted his girlfriend about it afterwards.
3. Morgan, you are truly a disappointment. Apparently it’s the money that does the talking. Way to help further confuse those that do not understand games and we appreciate your effort to further fortify the stereotype of women.

Help me, Dr.Tyra! I am sadly afflicted with a disease — I am a gamer.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:39:06 +0000

It’s Tyra Banks, who cares. Games are moving more and more into the mainstream and some day we won’t look at it any different than TV or movies or any other hobby.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:58:13 +0000

Hey guys thanks for your comments. ^_^

Yeah I totally agree Abe, its something that I have been pondering over a lot recently. I wonder when our medium will actually hit that point of social acceptance. Despite the strong progress in recent years I think that it will still take more effort to see change.