Age Quote by Joss Whedon
![“I don't know video games.The last video game I played, apart from Dance Dance Revolution at Jeremy's house, which I was very good at - Scarlett [Johansson] and I will always have "Billie Jean" - was Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo. I'm from the Dark Ages.” quote by Joss Whedon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d3/joss-whedon-480_age_i-don-t-know-video-games-the-last-video_202908.jpg)
“I don't know video games.The last video game I played, apart from Dance Dance Revolution at Jeremy's house, which I was very good at - Scarlett [Johansson] and I will always have "Billie Jean" - was Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo. I'm from the Dark Ages.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic-Con Q&A, 2005
The speaker contrasts personal gaming nostalgia with a self‑deprecating view of being out of touch with modern trends.
In simple terms: I’m old‑school, not into current video games.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique interests despite feeling outdated.
Themes
nostalgia
self‑image
generational gap
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
personal
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- gaming discussions
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
cultural identity
media consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance nostalgia with staying current?
- What does “Dark Ages” imply about self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue current trends; nostalgia can hinder growth.
![“We are sorry about [the E3] media briefings, specifically for those who were expecting to see Nintendo show something about ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Legend of Zelda.’” quote by Satoru Iwata](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9b/satoru-iwata-3484_briefing_we-are-sorry-about-the-e3-media-briefing_1345570.jpg)
![“The other [video game] franchises let you experience the adrenaline and horror of war, or deep fantasy worlds, or pro sports. A Mario game lets you pretend to be a middle-aged chubster hopping onto a turtle shell.” quote by Jeff Ryan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce5/jeff-ryan-60393_mario_the-other-video-game-franchises-let-you_2313694.jpg)
