I believe the culture war junk is part of distract and divide tactics. 'hey parents don't worry about all the bloodshed from neoliberal policies, your kids are summoning demons!'

[–] creamed_eels@toast.ooo 14 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

That’s why I wear my “Let’s summon demons!” shirt at every opportunity. Pearl clutching intensifies!

[–] oatscoop@midwest.social 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You can't just mention D&D and Satanic Panic without sharing the Chick Tract.

[–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

:D I absolutely should have. I think I had at least a half dozen of these specific ones in physical form at one point back in the day.

Edit: Last time this came up I learned of this. 😀 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYxu1LqkyT3Ihj7l2n2WSH0KlqOJaEio

[–] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I love that there's a reference to the Tom Hanks classic Mazes and Monsters in there.

Funny thing about the eighties. I was absolutely forbidden from playing dungeons and dragons but was totally allowed to play wizardry, Ultima, and bards tale.

Explain that parental logic.

I do feel I missed out. Never did get to play the real deal.

[–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 4 points 7 months ago

I think tabletop gaming and D&D are having a renaissance in recent years - I bet you could find folks to play with easier than you think.

I haven't played in decades myself, but my son does, and so does a good friend of mine (who is even older than me) and his kids, and seemingly half the people I know.

I would theoretically love to play, but I have other life circumstances that have required me to cut gaming time of any kind to 0 for awhile.

You should give it a shot if you can!

I love that there’s a reference to the Tom Hanks classic Mazes and Monsters in there.

That's been on my rewatch list for awhile. I don't think I've seen it since it was new. One of these days... :)