Video Game Use Linked To Breast Feeding 94
In order to demonstrate the ridiculousness of some recent studies which grabbed media headlines by claiming "links" between video games and all sorts of negative behavior (such as violence and the lower-quality relationships), Ars Technica's Ben Kuchera did an experiment of his own: "I started calling people I knew, and I asked if they had one or more video games in the house. Then I asked if they breast-fed their children. To my great shock, most answered 'yes' to both. One couple I contacted switched to formula after their child's birth, and told me that they didn't play video games. The data, based on my first round of calls, was conclusive: if you play video games, you are much more likely to breast-feed your children. You're probably ready to shoot five thousand holes in my argument. ... I did my job though, and you clicked on the headline." He goes on point out flaws in media reports and legislation involving such claims.
I'm not believing... (Score:5, Funny)
Pics, or it didn't happen.
Before and After (Score:5, Funny)
So they were breastfeeding before their child's birth???
Wait, this is that sarcasm thing again right? (Score:5, Funny)
Damn, and I was about to publish my study about the link between video game playing and breathing! 100% of gamers I have interviewed actually breathe between 10-20 times per minute. My interviews with non breathers at the local cemetery was a disaster, but I noticed that none of them play games! I think I'm on to something.
In yet another study linked to breastfeeding... (Score:5, Funny)
Quite obviously, milk is a "gateway drug" and must be outlawed! "It's for the children."
Re:Wait, this is that sarcasm thing again right? (Score:2, Funny)
My interviews with non breathers at the local cemetery was a disaster
Contact Umbrella corp. They'll know what to do.
Three problems with your logic (Score:4, Funny)
1. Breastfeeding is more prevalent in more educated people, which is correlated to wealth - i.e. people with more money who can buy video games. Check to see if two cars or a bigger house is related to breastfeeding.
2. Even though I'm sure your the most popular guy on the planet, I doubt the sample you have tested is remotely significant. Clearly you need funding to take your research globally.
3. One of the key features of breastfeeding is that men can't do it. So they have more free time - especially as they're not getting any of the other kind of action.
Re:Before and After (Score:4, Funny)
I know I was breastfeeding before My children's births. *licking my lips*
Re:Fighting bad evidence with bad evidence (Score:4, Funny)
It's a parody. It's not supposed to make us look....non-silly. It's supposed to make the other side look sillier. Which it does, to those of use with a sense of humour.
Apparently, however, you're missing that personality component.