For some time I've seriously considered writing a book on the ethical implications of making a video game that is as addicting as World of Warcraft. It would require that I had enough money to take a year off to play World of Warcraft while outlining and writing. In other words, it would probably have to be a second or third book, something that I can invest in with the proceeds from a previous book. As of now, it seems more like a pipe dream, but because of my interest I was linked to a site called WoW Detox, "a volunteer-run web site aimed at people with gaming addiction to World of Warcraft" where "gamers and ex-gamers can share their testimonies freely and anonymously." I find this web site both comedic and grave, comedic because of the absurdity of a world where video game addiction can be a serious concern, and grave simply because video game addiction is a serious concern.
Here is a video titled WoW Detox 2011, featuring a sample of addiction-fueled Red Hot Chili Peppers song, "Under the Bridge," and sporting the title, "Life Can Only Wait So Long."
Check out WoW Detox here, if you are or have been addicted to World of Warcraft, or if you are interested in seeing how serious of a problem video game addiction has come to be.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ol' South Pancake House
In a previous post, I mentioned that there is a "holy trinity" of Fort Worth restaurants near TCU (Fuzzy's, Mellow Mushroom, Ol' South). I also mentioned that Mellow Mushroom is one of the two "holy" restaurants that belongs to my list of blogworthy restaurants. The other is Ol' South.
When asked about Ol' South, I once responded, "Ol' South is like IHOP if IHOP served good food." They serve, on one hand, rich variations on pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast delicacies, and, on the other hand, Texas favorites like chicken fried steak. I personally prefer Ol' South's take on Mexican food, specifically their breakfast tacos with chorizo. This is probably my favorite Mexican (alt-Mexican? Tex-Mex?) dish in Fort Worth.
The one thing I thought Ol' South was missing was hot sauce at every table. I found that tobasco is available upon request, which isn't all that exciting, but also that a personal favorite, Cholula, is available. There's nothing on Ol' South's menu that can't be garnished with Cholula. As a matter of fact, Amy had to stop me from putting it on a pancake and, in the process, destroy her image of pancakes proper.
If you visit Fort Worth and don't visit Ol' South, you're missing out. End of story.
Ol' South Pancake House
1509 South University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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