Posted
by Matt Cox
June 14, 2005 at 2:28 p.m.
Hateboys
I am branding a new gamer geek term. It's called a hateboy. Perhaps you've heard of a fanboy before. The concept behind fanboyism is simple. It's a complete and utter love for one particular game or system. A fanboy blindly judges everything that is not related to his particular game or system as total crap. There's no need to actually TRY other games to form an opinion on them, only the fanboy's object of desire is worthy of praise.Hateboys are worse. And they're everywhere. You see, there are many gamers running around that claim to have an open mind about all systems and games. They'll try anything once and give it a chance. But, there is that one system or one game series that they must absolutely hate on for completely arbitrary reasons. And this quality is fairly veiled. A hateboy will act like he's giving a game on his hated system a fair shot. But inside, his opinion of the game is already colored by hateboyism. This condition runs so deep that a hateboy actually believes he deals in objective criticism. At least most fanboys are admittedly ill.Like the Sith, hateboys and fanboys deal in absolutes. And oh my are they both from the dark side.So in review:Fanboy "If it is not on Nintendo Gamecube, it all sucks."Hateboy "If it is on the PS2, it sucks."
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Ryckert (Dan Ryckert) says…
The system that gets the most attention from "hateboys" is definitely the Cube. I can't count how many times I've heard ignorant gamers make fun of the "Barney Purse" or the "Purple Lunchbox" for being too kiddie. Yes, some of the games DO appeal to kids. Sure, Mario Sunshine and Wind Waker can clearly be enjoyed by the younger crowd......but that doesn't mean the older crowd can't enjoy them just as much. A 5th-grader might be drawn to Mario Sunshine because of the vivid colors and funny characters, while someone my age can be drawn to the game because of its' solid, fun gameplay.
ichikuo (Hanluen Kuo) says…
**Mothergoat crits Ichikuo for 99999.**
I may be a Nintendo fanboy, but atleast I admit it. There's also a difference between not liking something and not finding a reason to buy it.
All in all though I think you got it.
Nice crit.
gamer (Matt Cox) says…
? You aren't a Nintendo fanboy. You're a Nintendo fan. BIG difference.
This wasn't directed at any one of our guys. I wouldn't be that petty. :)
JackBurt0n (anonymous) says…
Yeah...hateboys are getting more and more common...I'm trying to stay away from becoming one. Please tell me this is still the case. Sure, I prefer the xbox, but I still like the a lot of the games on other systems. Please tell me this post isn't about me. ;-)
If it isn't, I think I might know who it is about...possibly...
-Jack
gamer (Matt Cox) says…
Haha guys. I will NEVER use blogs to settle personal vendettas ever. This is more directed at the rabid, blind hateboys. They're everywhere and they lack a certain amount of common sense. All of you are FANS of certain things. That's it. You are all safe from my wrath. ;)
Supercat1 (Andrew Monshizadeh) says…
actually, i am a mgs 2+ hateboy. not gonna lie. i really can't stand the series anymore. but overall i try to believe that i am open to pretty much anything, even gamecube though i haven't played it much. anways peace.
ichikuo (Hanluen Kuo) says…
I was trying to be funny.
Fail.
Ryckert (Dan Ryckert) says…
"actually, i am a mgs 2+ hateboy"
Best. Game. Ever.
ichikuo (Hanluen Kuo) says…
I'd like to take this time to wish our dear associate Mr. Dan Ryckert a belated happy birthday.
I'd like to share with you all a certain funny story about our friend Dan. I know he won't care that I tell this story and that probably wouldn't stop me anyway.
So back in 7th grade, there were these projectiles called "v-bombs". They were folded up pieces or paper in the shape of a V. They were shot with a rubberband slung onto the hand. Dan thought it would be funny if he shot our art teacher so he did as we were leaving for lunch. It was pretty funny as the teacher had no idea who did it. Unfortunately for Dan the teacher unfolded the paper and saw a certain name at the top right corner of the page. As we're walking down the hall I hear our teacher yell, "daniel ryckert!!!!!!!" i turn and see trails of dust as Dan has run off to lunch escaping our teacher. One of my favorite stories.
Happy Birthday Dan.
Hateboy (anonymous) says…
LOL I did a search for my online alias in google and found this page.its very funny and almost perfect.hateboyism indeed.Love it.Best Wishes Hate