Hey Pamela,

I completely understand. I love video games, but don’t think of myself as a true “gamer” per se, and have NEVER truly fit in with other gamers or most of my own generation. I get shocked looks from peers when I say that I hated “Dogma” and most superhero movies, so I completely understand how you feel regarding chick flicks. I refuse to see The Notebook, either, though I no doubt believe it’s a wonderful movie. I get emotional enough in REAL LIFE…so I really don’t need a movie to make things worse. :-/

One of the bright sides of this whole thing was that it pushed me to avoid the upcoming “Deadpool” movie. As much as I love the character for how silly, funny, and trope-killing as he is, he’s also exceedingly violent, so if I couldn’t handle Kingsman, I doubt I’ll be able to handle Deadpool. I’m only depressed for how it separates me further from my peers. Maybe I’ll watch some Marx Brothers in retaliation or something (and I’m blessed to know others who share THAT interest. 😉 ).

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for your loving compliments and patience with me! It is truly a healthy, good forum like this (and awesome people like you) that gently heal me from any hurt. I will be sure to come back here in the future (hopefully to HELP as well as be helped), and if you’re in Pittsburgh around July 9-12, come visit and give the walrus a hug!! 😀 Blessed be!

— Royce/Marc