Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic, and Dance Dance Revolution
If you want to succeed in school, you'd better not neglect your video-game playing, young man!

I've heard about this before, but couldn't find a link for my post the other day. Apparently, West Virginia (the state of my birth, as you now know) has now (?) set up Konami's Dance Dance Revolution game in every one of their public schools. This is hot on the heels of a study of children that stopped an average weight gain of 1/2 pound every week (!!!) prior to playing (in the control group), and no weight gain afterwards.

Now, first off, I'm going to say right now that I heartily approve. Gaming for your health - what's not to love? And as an officially public-school sponsored program... cool.

But man... an average of 1/2 of a pound per week in the study? DANG. No kidding the state is the worst in the nation for childhood obesity. I think what they REALLY need is an education program for the parents on how to feed their kids. I know what the problem is... lotsa kids, no money. Result? The really cheap low-nutrition, high-calorie processed food available in mass quantities at the supermarket. Microwaveable stuff, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, buttered grits (as an aside - YUM) and lots of hot dogs.

Ah, well. At least some kids will be getting some good exercise...

(Vaguely) related insane mutterings:
* Viva La Revolucion!
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Labels: Mainstream Games

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