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A specifically negative and demeaning connotation which isn’t necessary.
Maybe? I’m not that deep in “gamer” culture, so I always just thought of it as descriptive of a particular intensity of play that leads to sweaty palms. We all experience that from time to time, some prefer it, others don’t.
No, it means the guys who don’t take hygiene seriously. The Cartman Gamers, so to speak.
No, it means the other. It is typically used in competitive games. The unshowered gamer is kind of an outdated trope at this point.
Interesting. TIL
ranandtoldthat@beehaw.org 1 week ago
Maybe? I’m not that deep in “gamer” culture, so I always just thought of it as descriptive of a particular intensity of play that leads to sweaty palms. We all experience that from time to time, some prefer it, others don’t.
t3rmit3@beehaw.org 1 week ago
No, it means the guys who don’t take hygiene seriously. The Cartman Gamers, so to speak.
Vodulas@beehaw.org 1 week ago
No, it means the other. It is typically used in competitive games. The unshowered gamer is kind of an outdated trope at this point.
t3rmit3@beehaw.org 1 week ago
Interesting. TIL