When we first heard of the not-at-all embarrassingly named company Peekaboo Pole Dancing's apparent plans to bring a pole dancing game to the Wii, the whole thing smacked of a better-late-than-never April Fools' prank. Not so, according to MTV Multiplayer blog, which asked the purveyors of the "Peekaboo Pole Dancing Kit" and the Carmen Electra-endorsed "Electra-pole" the question that just had to be asked: Why?
Peekaboo rep Simon Kay told the blog that the idea behind bringing what he calls "aerobic pole dancing " to the Wii is "all about fun and fitness." According Kay, Peekaboo wants the game "to do for pole dancing what Guitar Hero did for rock n roll!" We can't help but imagine that the game will finally give gaming couples with an eye for rhythm a means to use their 'star power' for an added -- not to mention motion sensitive -- relationship spark.
Reader Comments (78)
Posted: May 2nd 2008 9:53PM (Unverified) said
I wonder where you stick the wiimote?
Posted: May 2nd 2008 10:39PM Waffle Slayer said
I'm in love with a stripper...
Posted: May 2nd 2008 10:43PM (Unverified) said
Just because pole dancing is synonymous with strippers, it doesn't mean it needs to be.
That said though I'm unsure how this can actually work. Cheerleading made sense but pole dancing? Does it come with a pole peripheral? I mean it's like saying you're trying to simulate a jungle gym or weight lifting. The former's main point is upper body strength (much like pole dancing) while the latter would only mimic motions of pulling a bar up with negligible impact to an actual work out (unlike Wii Sports).
That said though I'm unsure how this can actually work. Cheerleading made sense but pole dancing? Does it come with a pole peripheral? I mean it's like saying you're trying to simulate a jungle gym or weight lifting. The former's main point is upper body strength (much like pole dancing) while the latter would only mimic motions of pulling a bar up with negligible impact to an actual work out (unlike Wii Sports).
Posted: May 2nd 2008 11:13PM (Unverified) said
I laugh at the idea Wii sports would make you anything other then bored.
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Posted: May 2nd 2008 10:47PM (Unverified) said
I'm kind of looking forward to the YouTube videos this will lead to.
Posted: May 2nd 2008 11:05PM Gwr said
WII WANT TO PLAY
TOUCHING IS GOOD
i start to see a pattern here or is it me?
TOUCHING IS GOOD
i start to see a pattern here or is it me?
Posted: May 2nd 2008 11:30PM Misfit Toy said
Well, now that we're getting the hardware, what kind of software lineup can we look forward to?
Posted: May 2nd 2008 11:54PM (Unverified) said
what a waste for an already wasteful console.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 12:12AM (Unverified) said
I'd give her a pole to dance on!
Posted: May 3rd 2008 12:47AM (Unverified) said
I would get it for my girl!!
she loves dancing and loves the wii.
here at George mason uni lots of girl do pole dancing to stay in shape
it desnt mean they're strippers they just like to dance, Plus they look good doing do LOL
she loves dancing and loves the wii.
here at George mason uni lots of girl do pole dancing to stay in shape
it desnt mean they're strippers they just like to dance, Plus they look good doing do LOL
Posted: May 3rd 2008 12:47AM GoonieGooGoo said
thank god Nintendo's seal of quality is crap.....this should get through no problem!!
Posted: May 3rd 2008 12:53AM hvnlysoldr said
OH NOES NINTENDO WANTS FANS LAID!
(MY CRUISE CONTROL IS BROKEN PLEASE SEND HELP)
(MY CRUISE CONTROL IS BROKEN PLEASE SEND HELP)
Posted: May 3rd 2008 1:29AM CJLopez said
OMG, most of the comments are pretty hyllarious, keep em cumming, xDDDD
Man, this will be a Must have on Slumber Parties, Swinger Parties, and every party that combines alcohol and chicks, xDDDDD.
I'm smelling that the Wii supply shortage will last another while, xDDDDDD.
Hope my locals tables get one of this, this will be awesome, "Get the highest score to win 30 minutes on the champagne room for free with the girl of your choice"!!!!!!, with that i'd go to tables more often (I only go once a month)
Man, this will be a Must have on Slumber Parties, Swinger Parties, and every party that combines alcohol and chicks, xDDDDD.
I'm smelling that the Wii supply shortage will last another while, xDDDDDD.
Hope my locals tables get one of this, this will be awesome, "Get the highest score to win 30 minutes on the champagne room for free with the girl of your choice"!!!!!!, with that i'd go to tables more often (I only go once a month)
Posted: May 3rd 2008 4:41AM (Unverified) said
@ Kujel
I think you might not remember all the games out there that allow all ages and genders to try something without the effects of carrying the deed out in real life with the guilt... Pole dancing=strippers is predictably stereotypical of you. Ever been to a bikini bar? They aren't strippers but they can pole dance. I hope you can some day think outside the box.
I think you might not remember all the games out there that allow all ages and genders to try something without the effects of carrying the deed out in real life with the guilt... Pole dancing=strippers is predictably stereotypical of you. Ever been to a bikini bar? They aren't strippers but they can pole dance. I hope you can some day think outside the box.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 8:39AM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
I have never seen so many guys say negative things about the prospects of their wives/girlfriends/inebriated college "friends" getting naked.
Shame on the Internet.
Shame on the Internet.
Posted: May 7th 2008 1:20PM (Unverified) said
So what would my wife say if I bought a WiiPolemote, and put it in the bedroom?
Would I be better off just buying the stripper? Or both?
Would I be better off just buying the stripper? Or both?
Posted: May 3rd 2008 11:58AM quickshade said
finally my Wii will get a workout.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 1:45PM (Unverified) said
nintendo doing a great job of simulating the real world for you boobs right in the comfort of ur living rooms so u dont have to leave your bag of doritos.
this is a horrible idea...if i want to simulate golf, i actually play it...same thing with bowling, baseball, fishing....u name it. such a gimmick.
oh and that girl is far from hot and is probably what most strippers look when the light in the club turn on, hideous.
this is a horrible idea...if i want to simulate golf, i actually play it...same thing with bowling, baseball, fishing....u name it. such a gimmick.
oh and that girl is far from hot and is probably what most strippers look when the light in the club turn on, hideous.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 2:14PM (Unverified) said
It's about time! I was getting tired of jacking off to Wii Fitness.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 2:31PM (Unverified) said
OMG I lol'd way too loud at work because of this.
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Posted: May 3rd 2008 2:27PM ZeroCorpse said
Why not just come out and call it what they REALLY mean:
Wiisturbation
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"Wii would like to play" indeed.
Wiisturbation
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"Wii would like to play" indeed.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 3:22PM Mr Khan said
Makes sense, pole dancing has become somewhat popularized on the Hollywood scene as a legitimate pastime (though Scientology is a legitimate religion out there, so who knows?)
Posted: May 3rd 2008 4:00PM zero2dash said
No wonder they've come out with the rubber condoms for the Wiimote.
Posted: May 3rd 2008 4:07PM ThornedVenom said
You know why this game is genius? It's addressing to female gamers whilst making male gamers happy. =)
Posted: May 4th 2008 10:21AM FakeJamaican said
GTAIV is the only thing selling here....I went to Future shop 2 days after release and was like the 5th person to buy Mario Kart....they had like a hundred...
i was like wow...then I also bought GTAIV...
s'pose i'll get to play Mario Kart someday
YAY POLEDANCING!
i was like wow...then I also bought GTAIV...
s'pose i'll get to play Mario Kart someday
YAY POLEDANCING!
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