| 1. | One More Turn Syndrome | ||
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A condition often associated with strategical games of the video nature. It has destroyed the lives of many, causing sleepless nights and missed job interviews. Symptoms include a detachment from reality, complete lack of time awareness, and an inability to stop mobilizing your forces. A far greater threat than Restless Leg Syndrome, yet it frequently goes unrecognized and untreated. The Silent Killer. Scene:
Little Johnny (Age 12) has been playing Civilization 4 for the last three hours. 11:30 PM Little Johnny: " I'll go to bed after one more turn." 12:30 AM Little Johnny: "Just one more turn." 1:30 AM Little Johnny: " I'll go to bed after just one more turn." 7:00 AM Parents find Little John dead, eyes glued to the screen and only two turns away from world domination. One More Turn Syndrome strikes again. |
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