Joe Rogan talks about video games again and is going viral because of that. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the comedian and podcaster suggested that video games are a waste of time, and these comments circulated on the Internet and social media with great speed. Not long after, people, and in particular prominent members of the gaming community responded. Some agreed with Rogan’s opinion, others defended with context, but most were offended.
“Video games are a real problem,” said Joe Rogan while speaking during JRE # 1514 with Joe De Sena. “They are a real problem. You know why? Because they are fun. I have a real problem with them. And they are really exciting, but you don’t get anywhere.”
Rogan continued, appreciating the hobby of martial arts, noting that someone can learn and become obsessed with jujutsu, and this could, with an emphasis on might, lead to a real career. However, he couldn’t go anywhere either. Comparing the two, Rogan notes that the same is true of video games. It is possible to build a career out of video game passion or obsession, but it is not common.
Rogan also admits that the same is true with a career in stand-up comedy, and that he was told that his passion was a waste of time. As a result, he doesn’t like the “one in a million” rhetoric about making a career out of video games, but he does say it’s difficult and warns of the negative effects of playing too many rounds of Earthquake.
Unsurprisingly, the shortened versions of the previous video have gone viral, and in many cases, people criticize the comedian’s version without hearing it in its entirety. However, others have pointed out the real flaws in the shot, which is that it is a generalization and misses the point that most people who play games play sparingly and don’t make a career out of it, but rather as a form of entertainment.
Game comment by Joe Rogan thoughts video.
The mind was a bit everywhere, but I wanted to make a little video to explain it sooner rather than later.
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– Ninja (@Ninja) July 26, 2020
I like Joe Rogan but …
Can’t you reference any entertainment product like Sports or Movies (or something like the UFC)?
If video games are a “waste of time”, what value does any other entertainment product give? A strange criticism specifically for video games. 🤔 https://t.co/IWRcxw2d4g
– Michael (@LegacyKillaHD) July 26, 2020
Joe Rogan has been playing Quake for 20 years and has brought professionals and developers as guests, his comments come from a place where they are addicted to video games more than anything. if you’re going to be mad at Joe Rogan, there are much better things to choose from
– Rod Breslau (@Slasher) July 26, 2020
Joe Rogan says video games are a waste of time.
Video games are an important part of my mental health. I play them when I need a break from work. They enrich my life in the same way that books and movies do. Video games are not a waste of time. Telling someone how to enjoy your life is.
– (@moby_dickhead) July 26, 2020
Listening to this podcast is a waste of time if it’s all you do all day and wait for the next episode.
Widespread bad take is bad. Anything can be excessively harmful. Video games have made many people successful, they are the cause of most of my friends, etc. https://t.co/j86f8VZFPU
– DrLupo (@DrLupo) July 26, 2020
As always, feel free to leave a comment or two letting us know what you think or contact me on Twitter @Tyler_Fischer_ and let me know there. Do you agree or disagree with Rogan’s version of video games?
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