No matter how you look at it, chess will never be cool. In America, chess carries with it all the social status of bird watchers. Chess players are generally looked upon as nerdy, acne faced geeks that play a game designed for Communists. While this is often far from the truth, chessplayers will always play the game because they find it interesting...not because it's popular. 😏
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I'm not convinced of that, co workers of mine may have had the Nerdy impression, but I have taught 2 of them how to play. Now Noon hour lunch breaks include OTB Chess. The others, have shown an interest. And 1 girl that works with us is German, yes not from North America, but she is reguarded as very intelligent by her co-workers, and she loves chess. I think people are coming around, the internet has helped expose many different people to the great game of chess. I am not starting an argument , but I do believe chess players are more accepted then ever before.
Originally posted by bill718You're saying more about Americans than you are about chess players. I think you'll find a lot of
No matter how you look at it, chess will never be cool. In America, chess carries with it all the social status of bird watchers. Chess players are generally looked upon as nerdy, acne faced geeks that play a game designed for Communists. While this is often far from the truth, chessplayers will always play the game because they find it interesting...not because it's popular. 😏
Americans with a broader view, who can see beyond stereotypes.
Originally posted by wormwoodYes, they're the real nerds. Why else would they try so hard to compensate. Chess players posses a more subtle cool, that's all.
it's a board game.
if you seek being cool, try something dangerous. skydiving, freediving, mountain climbing. or buy a guitar, a loud one.
Originally posted by wormwoodAll electric guitars are the same volume. You are referring to a loud amplifier. Unless you are talking about acoustic guitars and then it becomes a matter of craftsmanship from the luthier combined with wood selection, bridging, body sice and shape, yet retaining a balance of bass/treble.
it's a board game.
if you seek being cool, try something dangerous. skydiving, freediving, mountain climbing. or buy a guitar, a loud one.
Originally posted by cheshirecatstevenssounds like nerdy stuff
All electric guitars are the same volume. You are referring to a loud amplifier. Unless you are talking about acoustic guitars and then it becomes a matter of craftsmanship from the luthier combined with wood selection, bridging, body sice and shape, yet retaining a balance of bass/treble.
Originally posted by cheshirecatstevensgeek.
All electric guitars are the same volume. You are referring to a loud amplifier. Unless you are talking about acoustic guitars and then it becomes a matter of craftsmanship from the luthier combined with wood selection, bridging, body sice and shape, yet retaining a balance of bass/treble.