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This could be serious. Maybe I’ll have to do a follow-up post.

My Dad is an excellent RL bowler too, I remember him and my grandfather being in leagues when I was a kid. Another side effect of Wii is people who play the games long enough (like the sports games or something like Guitar Hero) start to think they can do the real thing.

Slash was recently interviewed on one of the radio stations down here and he said he plays Guitar Hero – only if he’s not touring. Apparently it really affects the way he plays guitar out on the road, and not for the better.

My Dad gets upset when he plays at my sister’s house, because my 8-year-old nephew beats him at bowling–and my Dad’s an ace bowler. No Wii for his house! (Not not mention that he’d never get any work done again.)

I think the fact that seniors like your Dad have mainly been finding it through word of mouth is the real genius here. (That’s hysterical, by the way. Your Dad wanted one purely because of the scarcity! He must know my Dad!) Just hope Nintendo doesn’t overdo the Broccoli effect.

An epidemic of active seniors. Too cool.

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Regards,

Kelly

Dad just shrugged, Mom thought it sounded cool, so he went on over and waited. Before long, he was the first in a very long line to get one of these.

Since they’ve brought it home, they’ve learned how to play it (mind you, neither are technologically minded, Dad even less than Mom), and introduced all their neighbors in the retirement community to it.

It is a great idea, and the way it’s being marketed to seniors is fantastic. For many who don’t get up and out to exercise, this provides a simple way to incorporate some movement into their day. Not that my folks need it too much (Mom is one of the most active individuals I know), but for others, it could help and keep it fun.