A young Murder Hobo smiles at me, and I am pleased to know we will be alright,

[JimNightshade]

Murder Hobos

I was just standing outside, having a smoke and admiring the winter sunshine,when a group of younger colleagues arrived.
They were very courteous, “Hi Old Man Jim, you look fantastic!” - “Thanks Rascals, you lie but your coming from a friendly place. Asshats!” - “Hey Old man Jim, we dig ya, you cool”

Something like that.
But then they started talking about (among themselves) their real lives. This included a massive amount of ‘games slang’ – I truly could not follow them.

I picked up a Murder Hobo, which is apparently someone who spoils an online game by killing everyone. I have to agree, that's pretty irritating.

They smiled at me, and made me feel welcome, in their world, knowing I have no clue.

I would like to thank these people, them youngsters are alright.

We will be just fine – they are smart, and they are welcome to dance on my lawn.
And, just like you, when you were young, they are not as stupid as the tik-tok press might want you to believe.

I shall sleep well tonight,

(I have shared this writing with them on our intranet)

[What Exit?]

Murder Hobos is kind of a name for adventures in RPGs. They roam from town to town or dungeon to dungeon killing. It is a self-aware term for a way of life that is actually not great.

[Flying Saucerian]

That was a pick-up, right? And he stole Jim's wallet? You know he stole Jim's wallet.

[C2H5OH]

Originally Posted by Flying Saucerian

That was a pick-up, right? And he stole Jim's wallet? You know he stole Jim's wallet.

Of course, but there was no money in it. He keeps his money in his shoe!

[JimNightshade]

How did you know?



[Moves money to windy underpants]

[stormie]

WARNING! The JN is being sweet again!

Originally Posted by JimNightshade

And, just like you, when you were young, they are not as stupid as the tik-tok press might want you to believe.

However

Slander! Or possibly libel! I was as stupid as humanly possible, trying to walk and philosophize but ending up banging into a light pole and laughing hysterically.

To be honest I was pretty funny.

[Lucifer]

You smoke?

[Flying Saucerian]

It depends on the weather. When it's damp, there's usually just a light mist.

[JimNightshade]

Originally Posted by Lucifer

You smoke?

I do.
But only tobacco, carefully curated by the nimble hands of dedicated tobacconists.
I have never touched ganja.