Should the Gov't Pay For Injured Man's Wii? 222
An anonymous reader writes "Politicians in the Australian state of Victoria are currently locked in a debate about whether an injured man should be able to claim the cost of a Nintendo Wii for rehabilitation purposes under worker's compensation. The man's doctor apparently recommended he use the Wii Fit exercise device, but both insurance companies and the government itself have blocked the payment and have now ridiculed the idea as paying for video games. But with the Wii Fit increasingly being used for rehabilitation purposes internationally, does the man have a fair case?"
He should be careful what he wishes for... (Score:5, Funny)
He should be careful what he wishes for, apparently there might be a risk of ending up like this women:
http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/04/15/146236/Woman-Claims-Wii-Fit-Caused-Persistent-Sexual-Arousal-Syndrome [slashdot.org]
injured man's wii? (Score:5, Funny)
He was doing it wrong.
Re:It's probably cheaper than the alternatives (Score:5, Funny)
Re:He should be careful what he wishes for... (Score:4, Funny)
Persisistent arousal is no laughing matter. Being aroused on a continual basis and wanking until your penis is raw? from personal experience, I can tell you it isn't fun... I sure wouldn't want to go through my middle/high school years again. (okay, early college too)
The Doctor recommended it (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Rehaib hospital push (Score:5, Funny)
Broke my hip on the ice this winter. When I was in rehab they got me up and forced me to play a stupid bowling game on the wii. I hate video games! They seem to think anything that motivates you to get up and be more active is a good thing. ( Oklahoma, USA)
You could probably get equivalent exercise by chasing the neighborhood kids from your lawn.
Re:It's probably cheaper than the alternatives (Score:1, Funny)
That's so subtle, I'm not sure you meant it. Outstanding!
Re:It's probably cheaper than the alternatives (Score:3, Funny)
Re:He should be careful what he wishes for... (Score:5, Funny)
"Persistent arousal is no laughing matter. Being aroused on a continual basis and wanking until your penis is raw?"
You could try to get a job at the SEC.
Re:It's probably cheaper than the alternatives (Score:2, Funny)
Yes I have. I have owned a Wii Fit since day 1 of it's release. The feedback it gives has minimal uses and certainly isn't anything that can't be done without. The only thing the Wii Fit would be helpful for is having something of a virtual trainer to pace your workout. In fact, that personal trainer isn't worth a damn because it can't give you feedback on your form or posture. It can only tell if your center of balance is right.
So, in other words...you gave up after the first try, and now you're bitter as well as fat? ;-)