Game addiction rehab now available in Vietnam

by Justin McElroy { Nov 18th 2008 at 10:00AM }

Video game addiction is a serious problem. Well, its not, but let's pretend it is. This crippling addiction apparently has such a hold on the children of Vietnam, that a clinic to help kids kick the habit has just opened there. There are currently around 50 patients there, all between the ages of 13 and 18 and all being taught to divert their interest to more fruitful pursuits like music and art.

At the top of this post, you'll find the very first result from the "Vietnamese music" search on YouTube. Watch it and see if you can blame those poor kids for wanting to get their Zerg rush on.

Tags: game-addiction

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Metal Geario 360 @ Nov 18th 2008 10:08AM

You know its comming...

Dont play game...
Learn gorilla tactic's!

*flash back* AHHHh Charlies EVRAY WHARE!! GIT'em awf meh!!

Pimliconite @ Nov 18th 2008 10:20AM

Gorilla tactics really aren't that effective in modern warfare.

superklye @ Nov 18th 2008 10:51AM

Neither are guerrilla tactics.

Strike Man @ Nov 18th 2008 10:47AM

"Gorilla tactics really aren't that effective in modern warfare."

At least not since we took the guns away from those damn dirty apes.

Metal Geario 360 @ Nov 18th 2008 11:45AM

Pimliconite tell that to Osama.

Oh wait, he still hasn't been apprehended or slain.
Amazing. Or when you walk into a city where militants hold up amongst friendly's. RPG'ed convoys, snipes, roadside bombings. I consider those acts "guerrilla". So many have died from these act's, that's effective enough. :/

Pimliconite @ Nov 18th 2008 2:33PM

Ahm, it was supposed to be a joke. People acting like gorillas, beating their fists on the ground and running towards the soldiers with guns. You know, funny stuff.

BlaqueBeird @ Nov 18th 2008 4:56PM

How many damn dirty apes does it take to change a light bulb?

The answer's 20: 1 ape to change the bulb, and the other 19 to sling poop at each other.

Wulile @ Nov 19th 2008 12:43AM

No more funny shtuff, Lebowshki!

SlimPickinz96 @ Nov 19th 2008 8:22AM

@ Pimliconite

Ohh ok i was defensive because of my ever so failing attempt at being funny, plus with poor taste.

LOL

Mmmf this leather boot taftes good!*
Gad i wish there was and edit/delete button.

*shakes fist*Argh dam you Joystiq!!!

Erluti @ Nov 18th 2008 10:12AM

Thank you for that link, Joystiq.

Richard Mitchell @ Nov 18th 2008 10:18AM

Can't ... look ... away.

Rhamsey @ Nov 18th 2008 10:21AM

this just made my day so much better. thanks joystiq.

AJ-90 @ Nov 18th 2008 10:24AM

HELLO I'M LINDSAY LOHAN

mr nimblewick @ Nov 18th 2008 10:42AM

HELLO LINDSAY LOHAN. I'M NATALIE PORTMAN. WILL YOU BE MY BOYFRIEND?

Courtney @ Nov 18th 2008 10:30AM

That video successfully distracted me too much to make any kind of coherent comment on video game addiction.

Good move Joystiq, but we will meet again. Oh yes, we will.

lochack @ Nov 18th 2008 10:31AM

ching ching chong chenk chong cshee cshee.

Haggard @ Nov 18th 2008 10:50AM

Oh.

Levi @ Nov 18th 2008 12:13PM

Seriously, lochack. Du ma may.

Saffie @ Nov 18th 2008 12:45PM

hahaha... burn!

doom saber @ Nov 18th 2008 1:35PM

lmao

lochack @ Nov 18th 2008 10:39AM

watching the girls in the video, makes me wanna take a trip to a massage parlor.

xGeneral DEATHx (Mr ESC Welcome Back Party Ultimate Mega Action Force) @ Nov 18th 2008 10:54AM

For a back rub, right? Right??

Doug @ Nov 18th 2008 7:46PM

For a something rub, all right.

Saria the Cat @ Nov 18th 2008 10:52AM

But have they built rehab clinics for the children once they become addicted to bad techno dance and the ladeeez?

xGeneral DEATHx (Mr ESC Welcome Back Party Ultimate Mega Action Force) @ Nov 18th 2008 10:55AM

Negative, Captain Saria...DDR is still in heavy rotation.

lochack @ Nov 18th 2008 11:01AM

sushi...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkbphQCjFQs

Orcef @ Nov 18th 2008 11:04AM

I bet this kid was addicted to DDR.

NukeAssault @ Nov 18th 2008 12:05PM

Get out of my mind! I was thinking that aswell for some reason.

Shagittarius @ Nov 18th 2008 11:17AM

Did he just say, "I'm number 1 baptizer at home?"

and i got down voted for Warrant lyrics yesterday...puh...theres just no pleasing some people...

doom saber @ Nov 18th 2008 1:58PM

He actually said "I number one dap trai yea tinh" which rougly translate to I number one handsome easy love.

I know handsome is dap trai and tinh is love but yeu sounds to be easy but then again since I waz raised in english despite havin a viet mother and father, it is hard for me to speak viet but easy for me to know what it means. Therefore, that easy part might be wrong

HalfAzn @ Nov 18th 2008 11:31AM

Damn this video is sick! I'm half Vietnamese but I know I'm no where near half as talented as this little champ.

Saria the Cat @ Nov 20th 2008 12:37PM

For some reason, the phrase "little champ" makes my heart melt. *happy sigh*

Jack @ Nov 18th 2008 12:37PM

OMG I haven't seen this video in a long time. Thanks Joystiq! Brings back memories.. LOL

Biggie @ Nov 18th 2008 12:47PM

Wowzors

bobartig @ Nov 18th 2008 1:01PM

So, what's this pint-sized chipmunks reject doing surrounded by a bunch of fine honeys (and a few dudes in *fabulous* jumpsuits) who only have half a clue as to what they're even doing there? Oh Internets, you never fail to titillate, revolt, confuse, and amuse all at once.

krazy @ Nov 18th 2008 1:24PM

Been along time hahaha

doom saber @ Nov 18th 2008 1:33PM

LMAO I am of vietnamese descent and am shock that they are actually these types of music videos around. I mean, Vietnamese ppl love their music (Paris by Night anyone?) but it is usually slow singing songs about the country

BTW, I like the part when the kid says "I number one dap trai (dap trai is handsome in eng)" LMAO