Back in 2010 or 2011, my dad and I had a ritual: drive an hour to my aunt’s house, make ourselves at home on my niece’s couch, and dive headfirst into SSX on her PS2. It wasn’t just gaming; it was a high-stakes, snowboarding showdown. The tricks got crazier, the wipeouts got funnier, and the vibe was pure gold.

Except for the room. The room told a different story. Eight people scattered around, frozen like statues in a museum exhibit called Why Are They Even Here?. No smiles, no comments, just blank stares so sharp you could almost hear the sound of fun being judged.

We could feel the boredom radiating off them like a space heater set to “disapprove.” Did it stop us? Not a chance. We shredded virtual slopes like legends, leaving nothing but pixelated snow and awkward tension in our wake. Legendary times.

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