In a bit of news that will possibly frighten teenage boys, Greenpeace is making the claim that the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 you have in your living room may “interfere with sexual development in mammals: including humans and, especially, males.” Translation: If you play too much Call of Duty 4, you may be getting up close and personal with Bob.
The toxin that Greenpeace is centering their crosshairs on is, and I apologize if I butcher the spelling wrong, “phthalates”… hmm, no red squiggly line. Victory is mine. Phthalates, specifically DEHP, is the chemical that can turn you from a jackhammer to a packet of Velveeta cheese, and this chemical can be found in polyvinyl chloride. Both Microsoft and Nintendo have vowed to remove PVC from their consoles, Microsoft by 2010, Nintendo by Duke Nukem Forever standards (aka “when we get around to it”). Sony has already ceased its use of PVC.
Getting away from the joking for just a moment: The issue of environmentally friendly and safe consoles has been one that Greenpeace has been fighting for for quite a while now, and is one that I support in full. With that said, back to the childishness!
This is not the first time Greenpeace has gone after console manufacturers. If you all remember, Greenpeace recently released their annual list of the best and worst environmentally friendly companies. Sony ranked near the top, Microsoft was in the middle of the pack, and Nintendo was the sworn enemy of Captain Planet.
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Yay green consoles.
Although really…I mean…parents, send your kids outside for some fresh air once in awhile? Maybe that’s what is stunting the growth of tinklers.
I can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m 20 years old, i’ve played video games religiously since I was big enough to hold a controller. I’ve been with my girlfriend for almost 4 years now and I have no problem performing for her. As far as video games shrinking your penis. I for one am not convinced. I am an Eagle Scout and accomplished college student looking for an engineering degree. I will put my hand over my heart a swear that video games have done me more good than harm over the years. I think that many parents are just looking for something to point their fingers at in blame for the actions of their children. Maybe parents should spend time playing games WITH their children instead of using the games as a means to occupy their child’s attention.