One More Turn Syndrome

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.

One More Turn Syndrome by Utica May 30, 2010