So I was browsing Digg yesterday and came across this which gave me a minor case of the lulz.

The long and short if it is: Mum buys Scrabble game for kid to improve vocabulary, game has naughty words in it, mum gets outraged.

Now, first thing that strikes me is this: What kind of mother buys their kid a fucking video game to improve their vocabulary? Jesus H. Christ, buy him a goddamn book!

Now, I agree that a game rated 3+ by the PEGI should not contain swears and the “junior” option the game contains which removes the bad words should probably have been better advertised. However, I think the mother’s apeshit reaction is a little much. I mean, stopping her son from playing the game altogether and complaining to Nintendo? Hey, while we’re at it, why not stop her son from reading the dictionary?

I know the kid’s only eight years old, so it’s not very appropriate to subject him to that sort of language, but one would imagine, that in the society we live in, he most likely already knew the obscenities cropping up in the game (and wouldn’t surprise me if he even had a vague idea of what they meant). And if he didn’t know of them already, he’s going to eventually. And if his mother is a good parent, she’ll make sure to tell him not to use the words.

I was listening to music, playing games and watching films full of swears when I was his age, but my mum wasn’t bothered, because I wasn’t going around spouting them off all the time.

In my opinion, if this kid’s mother is so worried about her son being subjected to these words, then she needs to take a better look at her parenting, rather than trying to blame a video game.

Also, reading about the game using “fuckers”, getting a triple word score and winning the game made me lol so much.

Of course, this could all be bullshit, since the game give you the ability to import words into the game. Chav mum + custom game dictionary + Tabloid newspaper = WIN!

The celebration of my friend’s 18th was an alright night. I was worried there would’ve been loads of people who I didn’t know, but excluding me and him, there were only another two, both of whom I’d met before, so it wasn’t that bad.

Highlight of the night: Getting the DJ at a club to play Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”. Much lulz were had.

The night seemed to be over pretty quickly for me though. I had to leave to catch the last bus home, which was at 23:15, whereas Sean was staying at a friends, so was out partying well into the night. But, I should be going out a bit more in the foreseeable future though: my other good friend turns 18 in a couple of weeks, which would make all of my good friends legal to drink. Yay. My social life should hopefully see a large boost in the coming weeks.

I also had my induction at the Co-Op today. We basically went over the basic procedures and whatnot (fire safety, the under 21 policy showing us around the store, etc). I also learnt I’m starting on Wednesday! I’m in at 11 till around 1 for my training, then I’m in for my first shift from 2 till 6!

I’m working 16 hours a week: 2 till 6 on Wednesdays, 6 till 10 on Thursdays, 1 till 5 on Fridays and 6 till again on Saturdays (Which is a bit shit, since that removes any prospects of socialising on Saturday nights. At least Friday nights are free).

So, should only be a matter of time till I’m rolling in money.

Also, pinch, punch, first of the month!

I was bored, so I stole this from Clive (although his answers are much better than mine), who in no doubt stole it from someone else. This is probably going to be first of many, so expect to see these popping up when there’s not much going on for me to blog about and/or when I’m bored out of my tiny little mind.

1. Do you know where your dad is right now?
Yeah, at work. In the middle of the North Sea.

2. Last time you kissed someone?
About 4 months ago.

3. What is something you’ve learned about yourself recently?
I can be pretty emotional when I want to be.

4. What color is your watch?
I don’t have a watch.

5. Do you like anyone?
I like lots of folk.

6. Are you close to your mum?
I wouldn’t say we’re close. We get on well though.

7. Where do you work?
I’m currently unemployed. But I have an interview for the Co-Op tomorrow.

8. What are you listening to right now?
Pendulum - Propane Nightmares. I’ve become a bit of a drum and bass whore recently.

9. What do you smell like?
Puppies and rainbows.

10. What color are your pants?
Purple.

11. Closest thing to your left?
Empty mug of coffee.

12. What color is your bedroom carpet?
A really dull bluey-grey.

13. Do you have a chair in your room?
Yes. Using the computer would be a bit shit if I didn’t.

14. What time were you born?
6am. On the dot.

15. Do you play any sports?
No. I used to play a bit of football in my younger years though.

16. What’s your favorite number?
I don’t have one.

17. Do you know someone named Lori?
Yes, but it’s not spelled that way.

18. What color is your mom’s hair?
Dark red.

19. Do you have a dog?
No.

20. Do you remember singing any songs as a kid?
NO. NEVER. :|

21. When’s the last time you went swimming?
More than a year ago, in PE at school.

22. When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings?
Yesterday.

23. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
No, I didn’t.

24. Do you play an instrument?
I play the guitar. Not particularly well though.

25. Do you like fire?
I love fire. It’s incredibly therapeutic to just sit and watch it.

27. When was the last time you cried?
A couple of months ago.

28. I love you.
And I love… spending time with you.

29. Have you ever been to a spa?
No. I’m beautiful enough as it is.

30. Did you take science all four years of high school?
I was at high school for six years, five of which I took some sort of science. I gave it up after I failed Higher Chemistry in my fifth year.

31. Do you like butterflies?
Sure, they’re cool.

32. Who made you laugh last?
My friend.

33. What is one thing you miss about your past?
High School.

34. Have you ever seen the school counselor?
No. I was a good boy.

35. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher?
For fleeting moments, I’ve thought it would be cool to be one. Then I remember that kids are dicks.

36. What is one thing you have learned about life?
Trust your instincts.

37. Are you jealous of anyone?
Ehh… kinda.

38. Is anyone jealous of you?
It would be nice to think so.

39. Ever been stuck in an elevator?
Yeah, in the school elevator. Me, two girls and a bike got stuck in the tiny elevator. Long story.

40. What does your dad call you?
“Son”.

41. What does your mum call you?
“Joe”.

42. What does you hair look like right now?
Umm… like hair? I dunno… it looks… normal.

43. Has a friend ever used you?
Possibly. Not that I’m aware of though.

44. Has anyone recently told you that they like you more than a friend?
Yeah.

45. What have you eaten today?
Some Weetabix, two macaroni pies and a bag of crisps.

46. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My dad.

47. What is your favourite movie?
PULP FICTION.

48. Who was the last person who texted you?
Ryan.

49. What are you looking forward to?
Christmas.

50. How was today?
Was okay. Day’s only half over though.

Gah, I hate buying stuff online. I recently ordered a CD from Woolworths’ website (and by recently, I mean over a week ago) and it came today. Instead of receiving Pendulum’s First album, “Hold Your Colour” though, I instead received “Dreamboats and Petticoats Two”. A 2CD set featuring people like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. Now while is not something to turn your nose at, I’m still pissed I had to wait over a week for something I never ordered. So, I’m gonna send it back and get what I was supposed to get.

After I’ve copied it that is.

I’ve also got a job interview tomorrow, at the Co-Op in my town (A small supermarket-type thing, for anyone who isn’t British). Hopefully that’ll go well and I’ll finially have a job after about 6 months of trying.