Don't hate the player hate the game ... Or society made me do it, or the system is flawed and I've figured out how to work it, or everyone else is cheating too, or I hope I don't go to prison.
by halmonkey May 2, 2013
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If the game is forced on the individuals required to "play" it... Such as war or an area in conflict etc. Using tactics to win or survive may not always be fair or morally right. In this instance, hating the player is useless and the quotes logic seems to ring true. This also covers situations where the rules say you can do certain things, the rules are followed and the other players just don't like that you are able or competent at taking advantage of and succeeding at the game.
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If the game is not forced, there is no situation requiring life threatening survival choices or there was not agreement to start a game with certain parameters .. This saying is used to absolve someone of the act of wrong doing to another by convincing either or both the perpetrator and victim that there was no other choice. Fairness, rules , laws and social norms seem to get lumped into this version of the definition and it's implied that the victim is wrong for holding the perpetrator responsible for their actions. More specifically, calling life a game and using this quote to avoid responsibility for being unfair, deceitful or cheating on purpose and existing outside laws, rules and social norms.
If the game is forced on the individuals required to "play" it... Such as war or an area in conflict etc. Using tactics to win or survive may not always be fair or morally right. In this instance, hating the player is useless and the quotes logic seems to ring true. This also covers situations where the rules say you can do certain things, the rules are followed and the other players just don't like that you are able or competent at taking advantage of and succeeding at the game.
However...
Ex 2:
If the game is not forced, there is no situation requiring life threatening survival choices or there was not agreement to start a game with certain parameters .. This saying is used to absolve someone of the act of wrong doing to another by convincing either or both the perpetrator and victim that there was no other choice. Fairness, rules , laws and social norms seem to get lumped into this version of the definition and it's implied that the victim is wrong for holding the perpetrator responsible for their actions. More specifically, calling life a game and using this quote to avoid responsibility for being unfair, deceitful or cheating on purpose and existing outside laws, rules and social norms.
Don't hate the player, hate the game.
Ex 1:
We were at war, I did what I had to do. Don't hate me, hate that our country had to go to war.
Ex 2:
We work in an office with no cameras and loose rules on handling theft. Don't hold me responsible for stealing your things, hate the office for letting me get away with it.
Ex 1:
We were at war, I did what I had to do. Don't hate me, hate that our country had to go to war.
Ex 2:
We work in an office with no cameras and loose rules on handling theft. Don't hold me responsible for stealing your things, hate the office for letting me get away with it.
by Autolysis May 8, 2015
Get the Don't hate the player, hate the game. mug.by j-rob mad fresh April 9, 2010
Get the player-hate mug.An all-encompassing affront on the lifestyle of the person to whom the hate is directed. Broader in scope, yet more specific than simply the term "hate". Most often used as a verb.
Please do not player hate.
Pacman Jones is the most player-hated person in the NFL.
Whilst attending a danceteria, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson player-hated upon Ja Rule for over five hours.
Pacman Jones is the most player-hated person in the NFL.
Whilst attending a danceteria, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson player-hated upon Ja Rule for over five hours.
by OffBdwy April 4, 2009
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Get the Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game mug.player:hey baby you and me is going on a date and thats the end of disscussion
girl:for sure
Hater:dam he gets all the ladies like no one can i hate him
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if you cross me...you will die
dont let player haters bring you down
girl:for sure
Hater:dam he gets all the ladies like no one can i hate him
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if you cross me...you will die
dont let player haters bring you down
by bustersarejokes January 7, 2009
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The word player used in this sentence can be confused with the sexual definition of a player.
The word player used in this sentence can be confused with the sexual definition of a player.
Person beaten in basketball: "get the fuck out of here with that bullshit"
Winner: "don't hate the player hate the game"
Winner: "don't hate the player hate the game"
by The Mother Fuckin' King November 2, 2016
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