> But Sky News’ Jayne Secker ended a live report about Willis’ success by saying “beating Tetris is not a life goal”.
Being a Sky News presenter isn’t either Jayne.
yes jayne lets try to bring down the child who just achieved history, i too love being a misery
Typical of people who don’t play video games and think they’re just a little distraction for the kiddies.
Would she say the same to Luke Littler because I don’t see a huge difference.
> But Sky News’ Jayne Secker ended a live report about Willis’ success by saying “beating Tetris is not a life goal”.
She follows in the footsteps of her grandmother, who, in 1952 when Roger Bannister broke the four minute mile, was heard to say “running around like a loony isn’t going to put food on his family’s table. He should get himself a proper job indoors somewhere”.
Imagine judging a literal fucking child on their “life goals”. We need to go back to letting kids be kids, and remember that not every minute of our day has to be spent serving our capitalist overlords.
Potentially her time on screen maybe limited by this l. I mean I’ll turn the TV off if I see her on it
Always found Sky News a bit odd to be honest. The presenters are a bit too opinionated and there’s a cliquey and vaguely judgemental aura. Just a bit strange to me, but maybe I’m imagining it
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It’s part of this narrative that gaming is just kids’ stuff that’s really no longer relevant. Look how much money people make on Twitch, for example – some probably a damn sight more than some TV presenters!
It’s a stereotype that might have had SOME relevancy in the 80s and 90s, but the gamers of those days are now in their 30s, 40s, 50s – it’s no longer niche or just “kids’ stuff” or “just for nerds.” I mean, yeah, it’s a kid that’s made the news here, but – look how far gaming culture and industry have come.
This presenter’s attitude is just kind of lazy, to be honest. It’ll be a viewpoint that pales into obsolescence within a decade or so.
Feel like I’d get this if it were some 40 year old bloke who’d been doing nothing but playing tetris for the last 10 years. But he’s literally a kid lol. Like at least he’s applying himself to something. What a twat
Not like she killed someone, but it was a poorly thought through remark to make and just comes off as bitter because ironically for something she claim’s isn’t a “life goal” its going to make that lad more known than the presenter ever will be
People still watg Sky News? Last time I checked the anchors are all a bunch of self entitled facts are opinions type of twats
The little kid dedicated that achievement to his father who died a couple months ago. He competes in competitions of the game. People love to knock others down. He’s only 13 years old he isn’t even at the age to be striving for serious life goals yet. Also sky news were championing a 16 year old playing darts. Gaming is as much of a sport as darts is too
She quipped while indoors.
Hypocrite much Jayne? Look inward.
Fuck her, I hope this kid gets with one of her kids and makes her life very uncomfortable.
Ironic, since mainstream news and Murdoch’s brand of hate in particular has painted the “outside” as being a dangerous place where children shouldn’t go. Can’t have it both ways.
Highly unprofessional, anyway – I hope the smarmy bitch gets sacked, ruining this kid’s moment. I don’t see her getting any press time for any of her achievements. Cunt.
And working for sky news is a goal yeah go away Jayne
I think she’s also calling his parents bad parents in the way she said it? In a very sideways sort of way.
It’s a bigger achievement than she’ll likely ever make tbh
She’ll have a bunch of “people should get a real job/hobby!” agreeing with her, which completely ignores the fact gaming and esports are a thriving industry where you can make very good money these days.
Also, the fact he is literally a child, who the fuck is she to judge how he lives his life. I’ve played games since I remember (admittedly, never done anything as good as this) but I still go outside plenty, and I did when I was a teenager too 😂
He’s 13 fuck off and let him be a kid, not just a kid, a kid who literally just made history
Oh dear.
Well never mind. People like Jayne are out of touch, out of ideas and out of time.
“As a mother” has probably *never* been followed by a statement of any worth
Important to note she started this with ‘as a mother’ ….. about a kid who lost his dad last week.
She likely might not have known, but makes her comments even more repulsive.
Thing is, this kid will likely earn money from this. More than she makes in a year.
Who wrote that on her teleprompter though? or did she say it herself?
I really don’t understand the uproar from this comment. Beating a video game doesn’t really serve anyone other than himself, and there are far better uses of his time, like going outside.
I was super impressed by what this kid achieved. It’s superhuman. I even showed the video to my wife and she was impressed.
But yeah, 3-5 hours a day every day? Playing Tetris on a NES? Jayne’s probably got a point.
I’m with you, Jayne.
Winning at Tetris is not winning at life.
I know nothing beyond his achievement but from what I’ve read and by all accounts this kid is kind, helpful, encouraging in the Tetris community and he practices loads for this.
He should be lauded for his achievement. Everything I’ve seen about this milestone suggested it was impossible.
Sounds like Jayne needs to go outside too. Specifically, in the ocean.
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> But Sky News’ Jayne Secker ended a live report about Willis’ success by saying “beating Tetris is not a life goal”.
Being a Sky News presenter isn’t either Jayne.
yes jayne lets try to bring down the child who just achieved history, i too love being a misery
Typical of people who don’t play video games and think they’re just a little distraction for the kiddies.
Would she say the same to Luke Littler because I don’t see a huge difference.
> But Sky News’ Jayne Secker ended a live report about Willis’ success by saying “beating Tetris is not a life goal”.
She follows in the footsteps of her grandmother, who, in 1952 when Roger Bannister broke the four minute mile, was heard to say “running around like a loony isn’t going to put food on his family’s table. He should get himself a proper job indoors somewhere”.
Imagine judging a literal fucking child on their “life goals”. We need to go back to letting kids be kids, and remember that not every minute of our day has to be spent serving our capitalist overlords.
Potentially her time on screen maybe limited by this l. I mean I’ll turn the TV off if I see her on it
Always found Sky News a bit odd to be honest. The presenters are a bit too opinionated and there’s a cliquey and vaguely judgemental aura. Just a bit strange to me, but maybe I’m imagining it
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It’s part of this narrative that gaming is just kids’ stuff that’s really no longer relevant. Look how much money people make on Twitch, for example – some probably a damn sight more than some TV presenters!
It’s a stereotype that might have had SOME relevancy in the 80s and 90s, but the gamers of those days are now in their 30s, 40s, 50s – it’s no longer niche or just “kids’ stuff” or “just for nerds.” I mean, yeah, it’s a kid that’s made the news here, but – look how far gaming culture and industry have come.
This presenter’s attitude is just kind of lazy, to be honest. It’ll be a viewpoint that pales into obsolescence within a decade or so.
Feel like I’d get this if it were some 40 year old bloke who’d been doing nothing but playing tetris for the last 10 years. But he’s literally a kid lol. Like at least he’s applying himself to something. What a twat
Not like she killed someone, but it was a poorly thought through remark to make and just comes off as bitter because ironically for something she claim’s isn’t a “life goal” its going to make that lad more known than the presenter ever will be
People still watg Sky News? Last time I checked the anchors are all a bunch of self entitled facts are opinions type of twats
The little kid dedicated that achievement to his father who died a couple months ago. He competes in competitions of the game. People love to knock others down. He’s only 13 years old he isn’t even at the age to be striving for serious life goals yet. Also sky news were championing a 16 year old playing darts. Gaming is as much of a sport as darts is too
She quipped while indoors.
Hypocrite much Jayne? Look inward.
Fuck her, I hope this kid gets with one of her kids and makes her life very uncomfortable.
Ironic, since mainstream news and Murdoch’s brand of hate in particular has painted the “outside” as being a dangerous place where children shouldn’t go. Can’t have it both ways.
Highly unprofessional, anyway – I hope the smarmy bitch gets sacked, ruining this kid’s moment. I don’t see her getting any press time for any of her achievements. Cunt.
And working for sky news is a goal yeah go away Jayne
I think she’s also calling his parents bad parents in the way she said it? In a very sideways sort of way.
It’s a bigger achievement than she’ll likely ever make tbh
She’ll have a bunch of “people should get a real job/hobby!” agreeing with her, which completely ignores the fact gaming and esports are a thriving industry where you can make very good money these days.
Also, the fact he is literally a child, who the fuck is she to judge how he lives his life. I’ve played games since I remember (admittedly, never done anything as good as this) but I still go outside plenty, and I did when I was a teenager too 😂
He’s 13 fuck off and let him be a kid, not just a kid, a kid who literally just made history
Oh dear.
Well never mind. People like Jayne are out of touch, out of ideas and out of time.
“As a mother” has probably *never* been followed by a statement of any worth
Important to note she started this with ‘as a mother’ ….. about a kid who lost his dad last week.
She likely might not have known, but makes her comments even more repulsive.
Thing is, this kid will likely earn money from this. More than she makes in a year.
Who wrote that on her teleprompter though? or did she say it herself?
I really don’t understand the uproar from this comment. Beating a video game doesn’t really serve anyone other than himself, and there are far better uses of his time, like going outside.
I was super impressed by what this kid achieved. It’s superhuman. I even showed the video to my wife and she was impressed.
But yeah, 3-5 hours a day every day? Playing Tetris on a NES? Jayne’s probably got a point.
I’m with you, Jayne.
Winning at Tetris is not winning at life.
I know nothing beyond his achievement but from what I’ve read and by all accounts this kid is kind, helpful, encouraging in the Tetris community and he practices loads for this.
He should be lauded for his achievement. Everything I’ve seen about this milestone suggested it was impossible.
Sounds like Jayne needs to go outside too. Specifically, in the ocean.
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Computers?!
They’re for nerds, right guys?