Real men Wii standing up?

by Blake Snow { Dec 21st 2006 at 5:55PM }

Chris and I got into an argument the other day while playing Wii Sports because I was only flicking my wrists. Furthermore, I refused to stand up during play because I'm trying to "keep it real." You know, all these years sitting down only exerting thumbs. How dumb does standing up and moving around once in a while look? That's why I don't play real sports, 'cause the human body just looks so stupid in full movement, let alone simulated ones with a console. On the contrary, how hip does it look sitting down all the time? We practically scream "I'm cool" sunk deep in a sofa, intently focused on the television. It's couch potato all the time for me.

So when Chris recommended the above pun of a t-shirt, I was like "whatever." I quickly returned to my Oscar-esque game dialog during a particular cut-scene. Real men Wii standing up? Yeah right. Real men Wii sitting down. So even though some games encourage more movement than you're used to, refute them. If you don't, they will slowly take over your sacred gameplay traditions.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

kennethrios @ Dec 21st 2006 5:59PM

Thank you, I now have to write this comment standing up so I do not feel like such a lazy bum.

vidGuy @ Dec 21st 2006 6:04PM

Wii Sports standing up
Wii anything else sitting down

doing otherwise makes you look like a tool (just try playing tennis sitting down after 30 of your friends have all danced around the room throwing backhands - you look stupid).

Tomoki @ Dec 21st 2006 6:05PM

Wii sports MUST be played standing up. There's no other way to do it. Zelda however, I play sitting down.

It all depends on the game really. I'll side with your friend on this one, real men wii standing up.

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 6:05PM

They should make a shirt that says- real men can take a wii-mote to the head.

and then show a wii strap breaking and the remote flying.... lol

playclever @ Dec 21st 2006 6:05PM

Fuck tradition.

Darkness @ Dec 21st 2006 6:49PM

Certain games work better standing up. Been playing Super Swing Golf and that game works better standing up. Wii Sports Bowling works best standing up. However, Zelda and Red Steel work better sitting down.

Pixelbox @ Dec 21st 2006 6:16PM

Blake, If you care about how "hip" you look in the privacy of your home playing a VIDEO GAME, then I suspect you have a lot more important issues to worry about. Like how to get back from recess everyday without getting beat up.

silkylove @ Dec 21st 2006 6:23PM

I can do tennis and boxing while sitting, but the rest of the Wii sports games you have to stand for, especially bowling.

Vince @ Dec 21st 2006 6:28PM

Gamers sit down, thats the way it's always been.
Nice try Wii, but no thanks, not yet.

jon @ Dec 21st 2006 6:29PM

Anyone who plays Wii standing up is living in a fanboy dreamworld, because it really isn't that fun or immersive of an experience. While no one (besides your mother when she comes down the stairs to offer you hot pockets) may see you doing it, remember god is still up there laughing his ass off at your infinite lameness.

Turo @ Dec 21st 2006 11:29PM

LOL @8

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 6:36PM

Are you trying to make fun of me or are you just a retard with no life??????

But hey thanks for spreading the word, the only detail you missed though, was that I actually like the 360...

silkylove @ Dec 21st 2006 6:39PM

"ps3's are men's games

if you own a wii you're a fanboy who lives with his mother

Right jon?

And like god is real

LOL"

Snake,

Are you seeking Jon's approval. Sounds a little gay to me. Do you guys need some private time? I'll go play my Wii sports standing up because it's fun. And you guys can go play with each other.

Chris @ Dec 21st 2006 6:41PM

Welp, you sure showed me snake. I suck because I'm excited for Mario Galaxy. I'm glad you've opened my eyes to my suckiness. I hope you're proud of yourself.

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 6:42PM

the fuck is your problem i am the only Snake around here.

megamanfuzion @ Dec 21st 2006 6:45PM

You guys are all bitches.I think everyone should be able to play however they want to, and nobody should be able to tell other players how to play.Oh,and for that guy who says that the wii and 360 are gay,it's obvious that he has suffered from the PS3 retardation syndrome,because he's actually stupid enough to think that spending $600 on a piece of shit actually proves that you're a "real" gamer.Whatever fanboy.

TMoney @ Dec 21st 2006 6:45PM

What the hell is wrong with you Blake? Wii sports blows when you just sit there and flick your wrist. It also feels like your cheating. God i hate the typical video game nerds.

redspear @ Dec 21st 2006 6:47PM

Snake they have medications for that.

First you will need prozac for your anger management.
Second you lithium for being schitzo.

Seriously get a life or enjoy playing your PS3 or maybe you don't have one in that case stick with your PS2 and forget about moving on because next gen is not for you.

And the real Snake is gonna give the 360 plenty of love pretty soon and he already has shown the Wii some Love.

AssemblyLineHuman @ Dec 21st 2006 7:20PM

Dear Snakes: You are both stupid. Please cease to speak.

Todd @ Dec 21st 2006 6:49PM

Both my wife and I play golf on Wii Sports setting down. It's still fun to us, seeing how we're both hopelessly addicted to it.

Vince @ Dec 21st 2006 6:50PM

magafuzion = fanboy.

and what is it with you Americans and your problems with gay people?
Do you hate them that much?

jarg @ Dec 21st 2006 6:51PM

I take it they mean to say "real men PLAY wii standing up" Whatever it is, I don't care about the wii, funny they need this to feel manly. I'm happy with my 360.

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 6:53PM

thats right redsper the real snake (me) thinks that all the next gen systems have something to offer

Oro @ Dec 21st 2006 6:56PM

Real gamers play video games and enjoy them and don't care whether they're sitting down or standing up, what they look like while playing, or what system they're playing.

Jimmy @ Dec 21st 2006 10:41PM

Another groundbreaking editorial from Mr. Snow. Bravo... bravo.

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 7:01PM

lol I had fun...... is so easy to start a discusions with the fanboys.

till next time....

headshot @ Dec 25th 2006 12:41AM

id say stand up, thats just me though. it depends on the game and preference id stand up in wii sports and sit down in loztp and so on. but seriously did you listen to yourself?You know, all these years sitting down only exerting thumbs. How dumb does standing up and moving around once in a while look? That's why I don't play real sports, 'cause the human body just looks so stupid in full movement, let alone simulated ones with a console. On the contrary, how hip does it look sitting down all the time? We practically scream "I'm cool" sunk deep in a sofa, intently focused on the television. It's couch potato all the time for me. i mean seiously do you listen to yourself??? i dont want to look stupid id rather be a couch potato. even im tired is a better excuse. and why is it that most ps3 fanboys cant seem to spell well?

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 7:06PM

Actually I changed my mind, I'm back.
I'd just like to say how much I hate all consoles and love the power puff girls.

Rubang @ Dec 21st 2006 7:13PM

I only stand up for Wii golf, bowling, boxing, and my rights.

And everybody, cut out the "that's gay lol" comments. Seriously, I'd rather be the victim of homophobic hate crimes than own a PS3. Zam!

Reality @ Dec 23rd 2006 10:26AM

Personally, its all about what you are comfortable with. I think it is more fun to stand and play Wii sports but some people can play sitting down and I have no problem with that. I encourage people to stand because it gets people moving. At least I get more exercise than the people sitting down. :-)

Oh, and Snake. I respect your opinion about the PS3 and you think its better than the Nintendo Wii but at least I am not $600 in the hole right now and I won't be stuck with a system that has useless technology should the market choose HD-DVD over Blu-ray.

Have you even tried the Nintendo Wii?

FinalDelerium @ Dec 21st 2006 7:30PM

'1337' speak is this generation's 'hip hop for white guys'.

Snake, people like something that you dont, 'oh noes'

The way i see it, 1.8 million people (and rising every time there is a new shipment) is fairly compelling evidence that SOMEONE out there is enjoying the console.

Foolishness.

Snake @ Dec 21st 2006 7:25PM

That's not funny! I'm the only real Snake!

Snake @ Dec 24th 2006 4:07PM

All of this using of the word "gay" is offensive to me, Snake, because I, Snake, am gay. When I use the word "gay" it's ok, because I'm gay and can call things gay. Just like black people and the N-word.

PS: I am the real Snake.

gLitterbug @ Dec 21st 2006 7:49PM

Playing Wii Sports sitting down is kind of like playing DDR with the keyboard.

TheRealSnake(Me) @ Dec 21st 2006 7:55PM

The real snake isn't gay, and gay is just an adjective anyway. Wii will rock!

Rubang @ Dec 21st 2006 8:05PM

I wonder how many people are impersonating Snake right now.

pukerua @ Dec 21st 2006 8:09PM

Joystiq, can you change you site so the name of the person making the comments is at the top of their post instead of the bottom. That way we can easily see what comments aren’t worth reading. It's annoying when you start reading someone’s comments only to discover they were left by optimus prime/fake snake or some other idiot and that you've just wasted your time reading their crap. Thanks, the Joystiq community.

Rubang @ Dec 21st 2006 8:19PM

Yeah I definitely read from the bottom up here.

Nmaster @ Dec 21st 2006 9:30PM

It's just necessary given that post to link the following:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/11/13

Flyers @ Dec 21st 2006 9:46PM

Joystiq,i concur with pukerua and rubang. it would be helpful if we knew the name of the poster prior to reading their comment. apparently the excitement of the recent console releases has been a little much for some of readers of this site and they are simply unable to contain how much more 'uber' they are than the next reader when playing their shiny new toy. uncoincidently the individuals who seem to be the most critical about how other people play their games also seem to be the ones who are the most vocal about how others choose to live their life. strange huh?

vince most americans don't have a problem with gay people, they way i figure it there are simply ignorant schmucks no matter where you go and some choose to dwell on messageboards.

the way i figure it joystiq you owe me about 10 minutes of my life back...ok, not really, but pukerua's suggestion would be a huge plus...

is @ Dec 21st 2006 10:08PM

Play however you like bitches, but play me sitting down and I will cane your ass. I play to win, and the best way to do that in ALL the wii sports games is to play standing. In fact, if looking like a tard is your problem, you look more of a tard playing tennis sitting down, with your top half animate and your bottom half motionless than you do standing up.

Standing for zelda, however, would be pointless

megamanfuzion @ Dec 21st 2006 10:58PM

@19:If you're gonna call me a fanboy,at least say for which company.

Paul Gale @ Dec 21st 2006 11:10PM

Awesome idea for a shirt. And it's totally true. If you play Wii Sports sitting down, then you're really missing out on the fun factor that you could be having with your friends. Throwing wild pitches, facing each other boxing while turning to look at the TV screen, pretending that you're announcers at some big golf tournament while your friend is going for a put in the middle of the room, walking towards the screen to bowl, separating the four of you and playing some tennis, exaggerating your movements, jumping all around the room, etc. THAT'S THE WAY YOU PLAY WII SPORTS! Of course for Zelda, sitting down is fine, but in some games...man, you gotta live!
Paul Gale
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