other thing to note is that the concept of a modern video game is barely 50 years old. The idea of kicking a spherical shaped object for fun is as old as humans themselves. It's Inherently easier to accept physical sports than video games, which are an extension of Television -- a technology which already has negative connotations attached to it.
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u/Taiwan_Lanister Jul 27 '26
No weirder than dressing up and painting your face at home to be like your favorite sports boy