http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3052074,00.html
IDF says players are detached from reality and automatically given a low security clearance
Does the Israel Defense Forces believe incoming recruits and soldiers who play Dungeons and Dragons are unfit for elite units? Ynetnews has learned that 18-year-olds who tell recruiters they play the popular fantasy game are automatically given low security clearance.
“They’re detached from reality and suscepitble to influence,” the army says.
Detached from reality? These guys?
Nah.
Note, the picture above was cited in the article as “Dungeons and Dragons players” and I must say, I’ve known quite a few D&D folks in my years and none of them have been this active during gameplay. Physical activity in game consists of getting up to get more Mountain Dew and Doritos.
And “detached from reality”? Maybe D&D players are more creative, and therefore make excellent leaders that are able to think on their feet when faced with a level 8 ork. Or something like that.
(Yes, I didn’t play the game much as a kid and yes I know I’m making an ass out of myself here. But, please, let me have this much. Please?)