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Feb 1Liked by John Paul Brammer

you could probably devise a fairly convincing form of astrology by comparing a person's chosen handle and their main

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I too believe this

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I introduced myself to my freshman English class as having "Mastered the Kirby character in Super Smash Brothers" and I did not hear the end of it for the entire four goddamn years

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a good Kirby is a terrifying thing

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Feb 1Liked by John Paul Brammer

My husband is an insane Ness main, I must know the secret to destroy him

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every time I play a Ness I take a good long look at my life

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Feb 1Liked by John Paul Brammer

Yes, I believe that everything has a meta--sexuality, sexual orientation, attractions, affiliations. There is always a game beyond the game. AND. DON'T EVER CALL YOUR DEGREE, "FAKE", Papi. You earned it and it has value. HUGS, always, Papi!

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I recently asked my dad to send me a picture of it because I forgot I had it 😭 probably speaks more about me than the degree itself!

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Yes, keep a copy and the original. I once heard that someone who wanted a job couldn’t prove they had a degree bc of losing the paper. Not sure if that’s true, tho. But just in case…✌️

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I enjoyed this so much but wow I realize how casual my gaming is 🤣

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You had me at “Sephiroth.” 🤍

I’ve perhaps never risen above “friend group good, but tournament pathetic” in Smash. But it’s been a constant in my life, and has made guest appearances in many of my relationships with other gay men. It’s brought me closer to some, bookended intimate encounters, and embittered me against joyless tryhards. There’s something worth exploring there, I think. “Homosexual Masculinity: Performativity Through Puffs and Princesses in Super Smash Brothers.”

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I have to admit I tended to watch my college friends play Smash more than I ever actually played. And I was someone whose main was Meta Knight because I understand the strategy of "Leap, fly away, intercept, thrust sword into opponent a dozen times per second."

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So compelling 🩶 I never entered this world but suspect I would have been right at home. What do actual gamers think of Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow?

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