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Cheaper Car Insurance For Gamers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hand-eye-coordination dept.

I know your first reaction is that this story is gonna be an ad, but SpuriousLogic's story is actually about insurers considering giving a discount to elderly gamers. The question is: does gaming improve mental agility and make you a safer driver? And if so, I'll have to add gaming to mowing the lawn for my weekly chores.

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  1. It make sense to me by yttrstein · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...as elderly gamers probably spend very little time in their cars.

  2. More time playing games = less time driving by bonkeydcow · · Score: 5, Funny

    You probably don't have a life, so you can drive less? World or Warcraft should give you an 80% discount on your car insurance, heck it could cover the monthly fee. I see synergy.

    1. Re:More time playing games = less time driving by DgtalPimp · · Score: 4, Funny

      "State Farm how can I help you"?
      "I just finished leveling my Destro lock"
      "That's great sir. That qualifies you for a 5% discount on your annual rate, if your 6/8 T6 or higher we can adjust it to 10%, but you have to show a decent DPS AND join the State Farm guild".
      "Do I have to be in the guild for the 5% discount"?
      "No sir that's our standard no life, 'No life, No drive' discount"
      "Yeah your right, send the guild invite and mark me down for 10%".

  3. Re:not really by Krinsath · · Score: 5, Funny

    With apologies to Ron White:

    "Real life driving is not like a racing game, and I'm quoting a judge on this one"