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Olivia Munn Breaking Gamer Stereotypes

Perhaps more important than seeing Olivia Munn in a skimpy bikini is that she is breaking the ugly stereotype that all gamers are grotesque slobs. If you ask any random person what their vision of a gamer is, the first thing that they will tell you is a tale of an introverted individual that is socially awkward.

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taz80805400d ago

Olivia has taken her good looks and personality and transitioned them to different forums. Good for her and for all gamers out there. Maybe now we won't be viewed as fat monsters all the time.

SuicidalTendencies5400d ago

Something I learned a long time ago is that you'll never get rid of stereotypes. Most people view Olivia Munn as the exception, not the rule.

Tony P5400d ago

I'd say the big three are doing far more than Olivia Munn.

The visibility of Xbox brand, the versatility of PS3 esp. as a blu-ray player, and the overwhelming (if hateful) success of the Wii have continued to endear gaming to the masses and non-gamers. Even if they don't play games, at least these days people can name a few like Halo, GTA, or Guitar Hero.

Syronicus5400d ago

Standing at 6 foot 2 inches and weighing in at 188 pounds, I have always thought of myself as the husband to a wonderful wife, father of two that has a middle class paying job and plays games to relax kind of guy. Monster - nope.

Shane Kim5400d ago

Hey why don't you tell us your life story Syronicus.

JsonHenry5400d ago

She's NOT a gamer. Anyone that thinks that is crazy.

Kevin on the other IS proving we are not all fat slobs.

But seriously, Olivia took the first job that came her way on TV. If she could afford to quit and making a living on sitcoms, dramas, and movies on the big screen she would never mention video games again.

Christopher5400d ago

In all honestly, Olivia Munn hasn't done anything for gaming that others haven't already done. I'm also extremely disappointed at how overlooked Kevin is in that show, as he seems to display more talent in both comedic delivery and gaming knowledge and capability.

ThanatosDMC5400d ago

Yuck... that picture looks ugly. There are better cosplayers out there... way sexier too.

This sex bomb girl for example: http://farm4.static.flickr....

This one is just ugly: http://i28.tinypic.com/rk33...

FamilyGuy5400d ago (Edited 5400d ago )

Im pretty sure you mismatched those two photos-descriptions

Olivia isn't a gamer, what non-sense is this?
Morgan Webb maybe, that Tina T-Dub Woods was a gamer. Munn = no

For those who forgot Tina
http://www.gametrailers.com...

Millah5400d ago

Olivia Munn isn't even really a gamer though....

Before she got to G4 she hardly knew a thing about anything technology related. She even says this herself.

*edit*
Just noticed "Thehaters" post right below mine xD

DR0Z05400d ago

It would have been better if G4 hired a REAL 'girl gamer' (fat, ugly). Maybe SHE would know something about games/technology.

Sheikh Yerbouti5400d ago

Thanks for showing Tina and Laura. Those two are the reasons I started watching G4, along with the Judgment Day guys.

nothere4135400d ago

Olivia Munn, a gamer? That's a good joke...

AAACE55400d ago

When I think of the fanboys on here, I envision them as the typical stereotypes! It's so bad, that when I read their comments I can almost see them... That's why I always got a little giggle out of it!

njr5399d ago

Olivia Munn does nothing to break stereotypes. She probably doesn't even game that much compared to what should would do on her free time.

TheDude2dot05399d ago

AAACE5, there wasn't any way you could say that creepier.

The Dude5399d ago

@ThanatosDMC

Which of those pictures is you again?

You Already Know5399d ago

one thing though...

Olivia Munn isn't a gamer...

coolfool5399d ago

I was just going to say that!

She isn't a gamer she is just paid to present a show on games.....that's it!

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TheHater5400d ago

Olivia Munn in not a gamer, just a tool for G4TV to used. Why is it that everyone other than Olivia Munn speak about their game collects or what systems they own.

MattyF5400d ago

Exactly. She has even admitted in interviews she doesn't know much about the gaming scene and only some knowledge about technical gizmos. She doesn't break the stereotype of what a gamer is in the eyes of many.

beavis4play5400d ago

i've heard her talk about gaming and she doesn't know the first thing about it.
and seriously, she isn't that hot.

coolfool5399d ago

being in her job but she really doesn't care. I don't think she games in her spare time, she doesn't read articles on games (unless it's for work) and dare I say it, she might not even like them!

iiprotocolii5400d ago

I would do disgusting things to this woman. Disgusting, I say.

Eiffel5400d ago (Edited 5400d ago )

I'm sure we needed to know that, lol.

OSIRUSSS5400d ago

I agree. First she would have to keep that Chun Li outfit on while I get my Vega Mask and Claws.

Syko5400d ago

Even if this is true...All the good she has done is currently being undone by that dude Ronnie on the US version of Big Brother. He is a fat, annoying slob, that sets regular gamers back 15 years.

/Rant =)

Baka-akaB5400d ago

really ? I just see another stereotype replacing another . The sexy girl being used as props .

I'm sure she's cool but i havent see her much , and when i did she didnt seems to be playing that much (unless i'm mistaken)

Tony P5400d ago

I dunno much about Munn but I despise that some model or pretty girl holding an unconnected controller is supposed to be a "gamer girl". Taking a half-nude photo with a console/controller does not make a gamer.

Of course I have no problem with half-naked women, but gamer girls they are not :)

ShiNe-Box-5400d ago (Edited 5400d ago )

I see it as "nerdy gamer girl" being replace by "attractive air-head girl."

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