[Kamen Rider Die]

Here’s a quick text exchange I had with a friend earlier. I assume this is going to be pretty relatable for at least some of you.

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FRIEND: What is Fort Night
FRIEND: (nephew) is playing this

ME: Did you ever see the movie Battle Royale?

FRIEND: No

ME: Okay, that makes explaining it a little harder.
ME: It’s a game where a group of players are dropped on an island and they have to eliminate one another.

*note: I have never played Fortnite.*

FRIEND: Okay, sure, I know what a battle Royale is

ME: But there’s an ever-shrinking amount of safe space on the island. You go outside that space, you die.

FRIEND: Like that game where you can pick from all the characters and you fight each other
FRIEND: Mario, link, peach, etc

ME: It’s a fast-paced, cartoony version of a Battle Royale.
ME: Yeah, but more guns.
ME: Fortnite is, no joke, the most popular video game in the world.

FRIEND: Well now I’m embarrassed I didn’t know it

ME: Well, you’re outside their target demo of 8 to 15-year olds, so don’t beat yourself up.
ME: Also, knowing that when you’re like I Need To Know About This Thing For Children, that I’m your go-to, and I can answer it… not feeling super good about myself!

FRIEND: It was more a I Need To Know About This Video Game thing

ME: That your nephew, who is a child, plays.

FRIEND: Knowing my brother, it very well might not have been for children.
FRIEND: You were meant to be the video game reference
FRIEND: Not the children’s toys reference

ME: But I *would* be the children’s toys reference.
ME: Admit it.

FRIEND: Noooo
FRIEND: I mean

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How many of you find yourself fielding these types of random questions from friends and family?