I thought that this blog was interesting. I have always loved playing Wii games and have grown to be very familiar with many of the games from the kids i babysit. I have also thought about trying to Wii Fit games as a source of indoor exercise on those days where I don't feel like going to the gym or leaving the house. After hearing from various friends both young and old, this game makes people very uncomfortable. Once I stumbled upon this article, I knew I had to share it with the class. In the blog, the writer talks about her experience with the Wii Fit game and her previous struggle with eating disorders and body image. The game weights you and insinuates that a person is "fat" without taking into consideration what they look like and other physical features. I feel like this, along with many other influences in the media are causing both women and men to feel uncomfortable with their bodies and image. I know for a fact that my 12 year old cousin is starting to do the Wii Fit. If a video game is telling a person about their image, I cannot even imagine what will happen next.
http://bitchmagazine.org/post/the-games-we-play-did-you-move-today-fattie
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