Insert Coin, Insert Fun

Craig Sidell
2 min readMar 28, 2023

Ah, video games. The ultimate escape from reality, the place where you can be a hero, a villain, or anything in between. But let’s be real, sometimes video games can be frustrating, mind-numbing, and downright ridiculous. So, let’s take a snarky journey through the world of video games, and see if we can’t find a little bit of fun along the way.

First on our list is the classic game “Pac-Man.” You know the one, the little yellow guy who runs around a maze eating dots and running from ghosts. Let’s be real, the game is basically just a giant metaphor for life. You’re constantly running around, trying to get ahead, but there’s always something chasing you. And no matter how many dots you eat, you’re never truly satisfied. But hey, at least there’s no real consequence for dying in the game, right?

Next up is the legendary game “Super Mario Bros.” You know, the one with the Italian plumber who jumps on mushrooms and turtles to save a princess. Talk about unrealistic expectations. I mean, when was the last time you saw a plumber who could jump like that? And let’s not even get started on the fact that the princess is constantly getting kidnapped. Maybe she needs to learn some self-defense or something.

Now, let’s talk about the infamous game “Flappy Bird.” You know, the one where you tap the screen to make a bird fly through pipes. Whoever thought that was…

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Craig Sidell
Craig Sidell

Written by Craig Sidell

Craig Sidell grew up in Beantown, attended college in the City of Brotherly Love and currently resides in the Big Apple with his amazing wife and children.

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