False Memory Syndrome

  • Posted by Glark
  • Jan 24, 2008

False Memory Syndrome

False Memory Syndrome is a theory that some adults who have fond memories of certain games of their youth — and subsequently hold these games in high regard today — may be mistaken about the accuracy of their memory. False memories may have been the result of Recovered Memory Therapy (RMT) or Constant Fanboy Reaffirmation (CFR). If you think any of the following titles are still great videogames you should consider seeking professional assistance as you may have False Memory Syndrome:

  • Donkey Kong
  • Frogger
  • Duck Hunt
  • Moon Patrol
  • Defender
  • NARC
  • Dragon’s Lair
  • Spy Hunter
  • Tempest
  • Burgertime
  • The Three Stooges
  • Kung-Fu Master
  • Rampage
  • Splatterhouse
  • Pitfall
  • Lemmings
  • Ice Hockey
  • Excitebike
  • Centipede
  • Missile Command
  • Mechwarrior

Leading doctors predict with the right drugs, False Memory Syndrome could be a thing of the past by 2188.

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Written by:
barkingspace
Posted on:
Jan 24, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Is it sad that I can play Kung Fu Master’s entire first level completely blindfolded?

I know the sounds so well that sometimes I still sing them quietly as I ride the subway in to work.

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Written by:
Glark
Posted on:
Jan 24, 2008 at 3:35 pm

Heh. I’m about to go out and I fear I’m going to be channelling NARC’s side scrolling mayhem.

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Written by:
Omar G.
Posted on:
Jan 24, 2008 at 5:09 pm

Donkey Kong came back around to hipness again with “King of Kong.”

But it won’t last.

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Written by:
Mike
Posted on:
Jan 24, 2008 at 9:34 pm

See also: All first-wave Sierra Online adventure games, particularly King’s Quest.

“Throw dagger at wolf” takes a long time to type, you fucking game.

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Written by:
oakling
Posted on:
Jan 25, 2008 at 12:26 am

Finally, a legitimate example of “false memory syndrome”. You’ve made up for decades of crazy talk from all those people who apparently don’t believe in child abuse. It all makes sense now!