A Christmas Revolution

Really dude? I took this photo on Christmas day and it leaves me wondering so very much. For example, what’s more pathetic, spending the Christmas afternoon playing Dance, Dance Revolution at the Metreon arcade or being the guy watching the guy play Dance, Dance Revolution, both for at least an hour.

Christmas was interesting this year for me, untraditional in almost every way: I worked most of the day, till around four, then went with the lady’s family to see Avatar (terrific movie). We had an hour to burn, and walked around the arcade.

You should have seen the look on my girlfriend’s father’s face. He couldn’t believe this guy. He couldn’t understand what kind of life a guy like this would lead, bouncing up and down, imitating his female, Japanese avatar as she twirled and stomped. “He’s a grown ass man,” I said, agreeing with the expression on his face. My lady’s dad just nodded and smirked some, but he was clearly bothered by the spectacle.

In the end though and, really, in the Christmas spirit, bless this guy. It’s Christmas day and he’s doing what he loves. I’d like to think the big guy watching is his dad, supporting him, loving him, doing what Christmas is all about, being with the ones you love.