Post by: Plugabugz on November 30, 2007, 12:07:02 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 30, 2007, 01:10:12 AM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on November 30, 2007, 01:32:03 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on November 30, 2007, 01:46:56 AM
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Originally posted by: Chozo Ghost
What's next, a clean your room simulator? A take out the trash simulator?.
Too late for that, it's called Chibi-Robo.
Post by: Mario on November 30, 2007, 02:32:00 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 30, 2007, 03:07:29 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 30, 2007, 03:40:41 AM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 30, 2007, 04:23:56 AM
Post by: Chozo Ghost on November 30, 2007, 04:27:05 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Lawnmower? That is SO getting rated M for explicit gore and violence...
You're right. Those of you who mock this game for being casual or boring need to read the book "Lawnmower Man" by Stephen King. That will let you know there is more to lawnmowing than cutting grass.
Post by: Ian Sane on November 30, 2007, 04:46:25 AM
"Ever had dreams of being the Head Grounds keeper at a stately home?"
No. Who the f*ck ever has? I HATE mowing the lawn. I consider it one of the most irritating chores.
The world has to realize Wii Sports succeeded because it simulated activities people actually like to do in real life.
Post by: King of Twitch on November 30, 2007, 07:28:33 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on November 30, 2007, 07:28:35 AM
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Originally posted by: Chozo GhostQuote
Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Lawnmower? That is SO getting rated M for explicit gore and violence...
You're right. Those of you who mock this game for being casual or boring need to read the book "Lawnmower Man" by Stephen King. That will let you know there is more to lawnmowing than cutting grass.
Actually I was thinking of Brain Dead here.
Post by: Crimm on November 30, 2007, 07:34:39 AM
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Originally posted by: Plugabugz
Introducing Lawnmower Simulator!
...unreal
Post by: Chozo Ghost on November 30, 2007, 07:54:29 AM
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I love the first line of the synopsis:
"Ever had dreams of being the Head Grounds keeper at a stately home?"
No. Who the f*ck ever has? I HATE mowing the lawn. I consider it one of the most irritating chores.
The world has to realize Wii Sports succeeded because it simulated activities people actually like to do in real life.
Hank Hill seems to enjoy mowing his lawn. Also, the description says you can customize your lawnmower in various ways. Some people would like it just for that element.
Seriously, I WOULD give this game a try, but only if it were like $9.99 or less. That said, this would probably be better suited as a WiiWare game.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on November 30, 2007, 08:15:56 AM
This is not true because people avoided physical activity before Wii Sports.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 30, 2007, 08:36:32 AM
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 30, 2007, 08:42:41 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on November 30, 2007, 09:15:37 AM
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Originally posted by: Brandogg
Now that I own my own house, I actually enjoy mowing the lawn. It's only a chore when you're a kid and your parents make you do it, when you mow it as you feel like it, it's enjoyable.
Speak for yourself. I own my own house, and it's still a chore. I'd even say it's worse now. Fortunately, I have a nephew I can pay to mow my lawn.
Post by: Maverick on November 30, 2007, 10:10:52 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on November 30, 2007, 10:20:01 AM
I'm with PartyBear. The truth is I NEVER feel like it so it's just as big of a pain as it used to be. I can put it off for weeks and still hate doing it. The only advantage is my house has a much smaller yard than my parents' house.
I think Brandogg is one of THOSE people. You know what I mean. That guy who on the first slightly decent looking day of the year cranks up his mower thus making us lazy mowers look bad and putting pressure on us to start mowing ourselves. I used to HATE hearing that sound because I knew my Mom's nagging voice wasn't far behind. Currently that isn't an issue since I live alone but in time the nagging voice will come from a wife. I hate neighbours who enjoy working their butt off. I hate the early lawn mower. I hate the early leaf raker. I hate the frequent house painter. I want everyone in my neighbourhood to live in a dump and be content with the more free time such a lifestyle allows.
My brother's theory is that Hank Hill type people who like doing chores do so because they're constantly bored and lack the creativity to amuse themselves some other way. I don't like mowing the lawn because there's always at least something else I COULD be doing that I'd rather be doing. The guy who mows his lawn during a heatwave when all the grass is dead must not have something else to do.
Post by: Mario on November 30, 2007, 11:09:02 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on November 30, 2007, 11:49:27 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on November 30, 2007, 12:03:30 PM
Every few weeks? *Looks at Mario's profile* Oh you're from Australia so that makes sense. Here in the Pacific Northwest it rains a whole lot and makes the grass grow so mowing the lawn even once a week is slacking off depending on the time of year. Anyone who doesn't understand exactly why mowing the lawn irritates me needs to understand that where I live no one waters the lawn because you don't have to. If you watered it the damn grass would overtake your house.
No wonder Hank Hill loves mowing. He lives in TEXAS! I'm sure mowing your lawn 10 times in an entire year is loads of fun.
Post by: Chozo Ghost on November 30, 2007, 01:28:13 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian SaneMy brother's theory is that Hank Hill type people who like doing chores do so because they're constantly bored and lack the creativity to amuse themselves some other way. I don't like mowing the lawn because there's always at least something else I COULD be doing that I'd rather be doing. The guy who mows his lawn during a heatwave when all the grass is dead must not have something else to do.
That theory makes sense. I've seen the show many times, but I've never seen Hank play video games (in fact he scolds Bobby for it). Come to think of it, Hank isn't really interested in books or movies either. His main forms of entertainment are watching sports, selling propane, drinking beer in the alley, and (of course) mowing his lawn.
This game would be perfect for him
Post by: Infernal Monkey on November 30, 2007, 04:26:39 PM
Post by: King of Twitch on November 30, 2007, 07:22:05 PM
Post by: EasyCure on December 01, 2007, 09:35:10 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian SaneMy brother's theory is that Hank Hill type people who like doing chores do so because they're constantly bored and lack the creativity to amuse themselves some other way. I don't like mowing the lawn because there's always at least something else I COULD be doing that I'd rather be doing. The guy who mows his lawn during a heatwave when all the grass is dead must not have something else to do.
That theory makes sense. I've seen the show many times, but I've never seen Hank play video games (in fact he scolds Bobby for it). Come to think of it, Hank isn't really interested in books or movies either. His main forms of entertainment are watching sports, selling propane, drinking beer in the alley, and (of course) mowing his lawn.
This game would be perfect for him
He also likes playing guitar and kicking as s when he needs to.
I feel bad for you guys. I've never even SEEN a lawnmower. Lets hear it for apartment buildings!
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on December 01, 2007, 05:18:07 PM
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Originally posted by: Brandogg
BTW, it should also be noted that this is a joke. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/29/lawnmower_simulator/
I missed seeing the actual site, but I think most people must have missed the joke.
It went right over your head....not that one, the other one
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on December 03, 2007, 05:04:18 AM
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No wonder Hank Hill loves mowing. He lives in TEXAS! I'm sure mowing your lawn 10 times in an entire year is loads of fun.
My lawn needs it about once a week. We don't get as much rain, but that just means we have to water our lawns so they don't die off and get overgrown with weeds that then have to be mowed anyway. Hank Hill types, of course, work hard to water and fertilize their lawns so they can have the pleasure of mowing even more often.
Post by: Stogi on December 03, 2007, 05:42:00 AM
The back yard.......well that's a different story....
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 03, 2007, 05:58:14 AM
