Video Games and the Apocalypse

[Jeff Gerke]

Okay, do you know what The Onion is? It's a mock newspaper in the same vein as our comic thread: "Recession Hits Fantasy Kingdom."

Well, I found out today that they also have video features parodying TV news shows and talk shows. They are brilliantly done.

The teaser that caught my eye was this: "Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children for the Apocalypse?" I just had to watch that. And I was not disappointed. You guys, watch this:

www.theonion.com/content/video/are_violent_video_games

However, I should hasten to point out that many of their features are crude and offensive. The link I sent you is not, but if you let the video go on to the next feature or you decide to click around to explore their site, just beware.

[Vaporwolf]

That is so awesome.

[Therin]

The funniest part is that they're all treating it like it's totally serious.

[Jeff Gerke]

I know. That's what sells it.

[knightofhyn]

Wait...so Halo won't teach me how to survive? ::Tosses controller aside.::

Well, great, now what do I do?

[Jeff Gerke]

You'll just have to go into the apocalypse unprepared.

Or wait...maybe you can see a counselor after the service...

[myrthman]

I'm amazed they managed to pull that off at all without laughing. I wonder how many takes it took.