Growing up as a queer child in Mississippi, I got my Nintendo in 1985, and I've been lost in this world ever since. When I was scared because my church said people like me were going to burn in hell, 'Final Fantasy,' 'Dragon Warrior' and 'Super Mario' offered a lifeboat.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the significance of video games in providing solace and escape for marginalized individuals.
Brianna Wu reflects on her experience growing up as a queer child in a conservative environment in Mississippi, where she felt ostracized and scared due to her identity. Video games like 'Final Fantasy,' 'Dragon Warrior,' and 'Super Mario' became a refuge for her, offering not just entertainment but a vital support system that helped her navigate her fears and feelings of isolation during a challenging time.
In practice
In a speech about acceptance and diversity, one might use this quote to illustrate how video games can provide comfort to marginalized groups.
Gamergate is ostensibly about journalistic ethics. Supporters say they want to address conflicts of interest between the people that make games and the people that support them. In reality, Gamergate is a group of gamers that are willing to destroy the women who have invaded their clubhouse.
It doesn't matter how many women we get into game production. If the only people evaluating the work we do continue to be men, women's voices will never be heard.
Why can’t I try on different lives, like dresses, to see which fits best and is more becoming?
In life and in sports we know that nothing lasts forever. The same year the greatest physical gift (football) the Lord gave me was taken away from me, I was blessed with the greatest gift any of us could have in two beautiful children. I’d take that trade every day of the week.
Though I still have no semblance of a life outside of Nine Inch Nails at the moment, I realize my goals have gone from getting a record deal or selling another record to being a better person, more well-rounded, having friends, having a relationship with somebody.
I was glad of it: I never liked long walks, especially on chilly afternoons: dreadful to me was the coming home in the raw twilight, with nipped fingers and toes, and a heart saddened by the chidings of Bessie, the nurse, and humbled by the consciousness of my physical inferiority to Eliza, John, and Georgiana Reed.
And I really felt like I would regret never accomplishing my goals on the beach, or missing special moments with my kids, more than I would miss winning a third gold medal.
One of the hardest things in life to accept is a called third strike.
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