How many watch lists am I on now?

I had a similar situation a couple of years ago at my local convenient store, went in and got my copy of OXM, went to pay for it, lady at the till made similar comments. She shut up after I told her that my son was only 2 at the time and it was for me. but she kept looking at me like I was a freak. There are still people out there that figure games are for children and are taboo for adults. I think things are slowly turning around in that manner, my parents are finally realising what they have been missing out on for entertainment.

My best telemarketing call ever: Chipper Young Woman: Sir, I won't take much of your time, I only have two questions for you, is that OK? Me: Sure. Chipper Young Woman: Are you satisfied with what you are now paying for cable television? Me: Yes, I am. Chipper Young Woman: Really? Me: Yes. That was your second question. Not So Chipper Young Woman: (pause, then sadly) Thank you sir.

Thanks for the tip on how to get rid of telemarketers. If you wind up in jail at least try to post the address and we of 2old2play will take turns sending you OXM and...um...chocolate or something. I had a similar experience in a FutureShop. I asked about a game because I didn't see it on the shelf. The young geek showed me where they were kept (special display) and asked "Is this for your son?" Which was sort of cute considering my age and I said simply "No" so he pushed it and said "For a grandson?" and that is when I stared at him with my dark blue eyes and declared in a quiet even tone "No. It is for me. I game" and he looked a bit struck, turned red, shuffled his feet and finally said "Thats cool" in an unconvincing mumble, then seemed to get suddenly brave and asks in a much more tough Eastwood voice "What is your favourite game?" Ahhh, a doubter? Foolish boy. "I don't have a particular favourite but I did enjoy the Prince of Persia trilogy, was awed by the opening scene of BioShock and am pretty much in love with the streets of Liberty City from GTA4" Ahhh, he has found kinfolk, he brightened up a little . We had a nice discussion after that about various games we'd played in common. Sometimes age and gender can be irrelevant. At work, I mentioned I gamed...to which a female co-worker promptly announced "Games are a waste of money and promote people to be violent" So while I finished my meek peanut butter sandwich I wondered why if she believed that was true...would she attempt to goad a violent gamer into a defensive violent reaction to her ignorant remark...and how come she bought a Wii to help her develop a fitness routine a few months later. Duh. I can't figure people out.