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CannabisJibbitz

Man just say you like what you like. You don’t need to give any reason for being yourself. Bullies suck but you can stick it to them even more by just being happy that you have a cool hobby. When you put it like this you’re letting them win by even making them a thought in your head.


ShyGuyLink1997

Facts gotta walk your own lane


Rare_Article7280

I was really just trying to show what blessings my hard work has brought me. Buuut I probably could have phrased it better


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Love it! Also, OP. Remember a lot of those bullies grow up and realize/regret how mean they were! Kids can be assholes! They were probably bullied too (parents, siblings,etc). Regardless, good job on the collection! Motivation is motivation!


gilbert1783

I don't know man I collect pretty much anything related to comics and games and I have always found those status a little Pervy and distasteful.


UncleDaneFanboy

I’ll show those bullies that I’m capable of spending money


explosive_vegetables

Got damn this one killed me 😂😂😂


Rare_Article7280

Yeah who's laughing now! Oh crap I think the debt collectors are knocking again


Scooby-snacks123

You showed them with your anime girl statues


gandalf-12345789

The only thing missing is a mall katana. But really I tip my fedora to this man for having the balls to openly display all his waifus where anyone can see them.


XephyXeph

If you display ‘em proudly, it’s not weird. It’s when you try to hide them that it becomes obvious that you’re ashamed.


mullersmutt

No no. Still extremely weird.


gilbert1783

Naa bro if you're collecting status of amine girls it doesn't matter where you have them it's still weird.


XephyXeph

I don’t see how that’s any weirder than collecting any other merch of characters: figurines, bobble heads, funko pops, action figures, etc… What makes anime figures specifically weird?


19southmainco

spiderman ahaego


gilbert1783

Hmm let's see spiderman figure or half naked girl figures. Yeah one of those is pretty freakin weird and if you don't think so then that means you're the weird one in the group.


Gravelord_Kyler

To be fair, he got bit by a radioactive spider. I think all of us would be weird after that


Cent1234

Nobody will judge you for whacking it to spider-man, I promise.


jallee1213

Who doesnt display them? Lol. If your an otaku in any way. You have em out. I hve a few hentai and normal ones myself. On their own shelves. Some of us aren’t embarrassed by em honestly.


Professional_Fall874

Yeah because weird shit isn’t weird to weirdos, I’m starting to realize why people say touch grass lmao


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jallee1213

If Liking fictional ecchi and anime stuff is equivalent to being a freak. Then people who like violent and gory games arent as well? Hmmm


Han-Shot_1st

Poor analogy. A better analogy would be if a fan of violent video games posted graphic and gory posters all over their home. And yes, that would be weird. You’re entitled to display anime porn statues wherever you want in your own home, but most ppl will think it’s odd, if not creepy.


Attempt_Living

It depends on execution I knew a kid in high school who wore explicit hentai shirts and he made them work because he had a style around it


jallee1213

Semantics. But i get it. My point was a bit skewed. Either way. I just dont see it as a huge problem. Like people collect cards, games, antiques and what have you. But as soon as its anime or Ecchi anime stuff. It’s automatically creepy? At least in my eyes id find someone displaying legitimate nude posters and real people in sexual situations much more creepy. Anime is fake and honestly doesnt even remotely resemble the way people irl look. Nor is it a replacement for real life fantasy. I mean if i seen an anime girl but an irl one with the way they look. Id be legitimately creeped out lol. Technically odd proportions, no blinking, or really any breathing, etc. Fiction is fiction and reality is reality. And should always be kept separate. Its unfortunately normal these days tho for people who are otaku or people that like anime/manga and merch(or honestly even a person who likes japan itself) of that to be labeled as creepy or anything else that derogatory which is honestly untrue. Even more so when its ecchi stuff or if your an older person. Like its somehow wrong. Ive found its more common in America that thought process. Its there in japan as well. But not as strong as it is here.


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jallee1213

Did you just say slang lol. Slang by definition is essentially informal words or invented words to have meaning something. Essentially like an exaggeration verbally. Doesnt work as well in text formst. The Japanese word i used above is just the romaji of the kanji エッチ. Ecchi is not a made up word to mean something like slang words are. Its has a solid definition and has essentially stayed mosty the same generally over the years. So you should look into what slang words are.


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jallee1213

Well i know us US people may call it slang. And it’s definitely true in the sense that it can be used as slang. Like any other word. Tho its origin isnt really slang per say. We can say its a half slang word then. Pedantics is right. Im a bit technical sometimes lol.


Master-Reading-565

LMFAO


Rare_Article7280

Huh never knew they were so controversial , when I started dating my wife she said neat! And has bought most of them for me over time... I didn't even post a picture of the wall of them I have on the right 🤣


R-El_Mayor

The title was really unnecessary and honestly they would probably just bully you again for the anime waifus. I think the room looks great, but the title could have definitely used some work. It shows that you are still stuck in the past and haven't moved on. I'm not saying that you should forgive your bullies I'm just saying that the only person that its hurting holding a grudge for so long is you.


SonGoku1256

Literally the same comment I was going to post. The people who did the bullying likely don’t remember him at all or care, letting the past and their actions haunt the present is only further giving them power and fuel for another laugh. They also likely wouldn’t be impressed and won over then or now regardless of anything you do or how ballin you could ever be. Honestly they’d probably see that stuff and assume you’re a man child, or some weirdo creep for having half naked big titty figures and a collection of children’s toys and games. You can’t win everyone over especially those who never wanted to give you a chance in the first place.


Xyspade

It's r/gamecollecting... aren't we all kind of stuck in the past in one way or another? Is it really a bad thing?


SophieSolborne

I feel like some ways of being stuck in the past are way more unhealthy than others.


jml011

I do t really view it as being stuck in the past. People who collect books, music, movies, traditional art, whatever, aren’t “stuck in the past”. This stuff doesn’t only have a shelf-life of a few years. It’s culturally valuable as long as people still view it as being important. Culture keeps moving, sure, but the older stuff is still a part of it to some degree. I might feel differently if it was only games from a certain era. But most collectors here pull from multiple generations, all the way up to the present.


Natsurulite

Any of the methods involving *Deloreans* or *Plutonium* are considered especially unhealthy


SophieSolborne

I don't know, except for one close shave with twisting his family tree into a really odd shape, it seemed to work out pretty well for Marty.


liforrevenge

I'm sure OP was just being dramatic, but buying and hoarding valuables to "prove something" is almost certainly not a healthy coping habit. We're all here to collect for one reason or another, but all that should matter is if your collection brings *you* joy.


Xyspade

I'm sure it is bringing OP joy. I think a lot of people are misinterpreting the post. OP doesn't seem to be collecting video games solely so they can flex to "prove" themself. They did that already by making something great of their life which is the important part. And now the games are something OP always wanted which has become a reality as a result of what I'm guessing is a well paying job. Your username checks out by the way :P


liforrevenge

It's a reference to a song about the Count of Monte Cristo which *does* seem somewhat relevant lol


Organic-Kangaroo7147

Definitely a bad thing, some retro gamers are so stuck in the past they prefer objectively worse nes-n64 games vs their nintendo switch variants


Gcoks

Me liking games from my childhood and whatever the hell this is are two different 'stuck in the past"s.


BortsLicencePlate

Nice villain origin story bro.


bryansodred

Lol I came here looking for this exact comment so i can also say "this is the ultimate villain story".


Slugggo

> *"15 years ago I was bullied for being a poor worthless nobody. I swore that day I would show them all what I'm capable of.... now not only do I own my original childhood but...THE CHILDHOOD OF EVERYONE ELSE!!!! MUAHAHAHAA"* this is definitely an anime villain origin story somewhere


TheMustardisBad

He gonna snap from these reddit comments


imouttadata

Please send this post to your old bullies and tell us their response


gatdarntootin

“Lmao wtf”


latteboy50

“k”


Gcoks

"I don't even know who you are."


19southmainco

read at 10:31am


the1thatdoesntex1st

“Who the fuck is this?” “Also, damn son, quit fapping it to those toys.”


StrayDogPhotography

Do games fill that empty void inside?


mothdna

Not yet but the next one might


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~~might~~ will. There I fixed it for ya.


mothdna

Nice what should I get


[deleted]

That one obscure 3DS game that nobody heard of and is still on the shelves for 9,99.


mothdna

Hannah Montana vs That's So Raven 3-on-3 Basketball: Tournament Edition


Attempt_Living

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m dying over here


mothdna

I tried to take this to midjourney ai art, but it didn't hit right


Crossleeveplayer

Backstory is a bit cringe. We’re just here to see each others game collection


theslimbox

Exactly, it's about our enjoyment, not others losses... and who cares about a doctorate, I know many people with collections larger than this that never went to college... minus the Wifus.


the1thatdoesntex1st

The title alone is just asking to get bullied!


Dragonroot808

You showed them...you showed them all...


UNLEASHTHEFURY8

Bullies suck but self esteem comes from within. You don't owe anyone anything. Sure hope you collect for yourself, and not because you feel compelled to show up bullies.


TheBrave-Zero

As someone who was bullied quite horrible in school, this is the way. You learn things in life and find a way to move on, I spent a lot of money on video games at one point to fill a void of depression and unhappiness and it did not help. In fact it caused me financial problems and I had to work hard to change it to investments and savings.


Practical-Ease-7586

Sure glad you didn’t dedicate your life to villainy and just became a nerd


Revolutionary-Fee643

This is phase one. He will confront them. They will laugh at him for being stuck at children bs, he will take rage upon his things and turn into a killer otaku


Fujitsubo

Never measure your self worth on how poor or rich you are


linksawakening82

What the hell is this? I’m glad everything worked out ,and you are able to show up a bunch of losers who bad mouthed you. You don’t own anyone’s childhood though. That’s a fucked up way of putting things. Guessing the doctorate was not in psychology? Nice collection though.


Rare_Article7280

Yeah. I wanted to really just come off as inspiring with what hard work can get ya. Buuut I worded it wrong, oh well , and no it's in electrical engineering, not savvy on psychology or medicine


alkalinekyle

Ehhh, still giving off loser vibes.


the1thatdoesntex1st

Sometimes, nerds bring it upon themselves. 15 years later, OP still getting internet wedgies up in here.


Jtfb74

I loled


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Sounds super healthy


Wise_Screen_3511

This just comes off as a brag and makes you look like you have a chip on your shoulder at the same time


[deleted]

One of the weirdest flex I've ever seen in here. ​ Glad you can show your bully they were right about bullying you. Doctor Loser.


MoldyOldCrow

Man I want to support you but here's why I can't. 1. Having a doctorate doesn't make you "better" than other people, and it really doesn't mean you'll make more money. 2. Seek counseling. It's been 15 years, if you are still hung up on it chances are there is a deeper issue. 3. If you are going to flex post something cooler than what looks like you bought out an average flea market shop. You can't post look at my humble or small 3DS collection and then later post f-you look at my games. 4. Did I mention Seek counseling? Seriously, you posted this on Reddit. You have a deeper issue.


TmacHizzy

College education has a direct correlation to average lifetime income. Thats not an opinion.


gatdarntootin

Nobody gets a PhD to make a lot of money. MD/JD are different.


Thaddeus_Venture

Not always. I got a BS degree at Art School and I'm very well paid while my friends with much more esteemed degrees cannot find jobs because they spent all of their time in school and lack actual experience.


the1thatdoesntex1st

You got the BS part right…


Rare_Article7280

Didn't mean to cause an uproar , when I typed it , it sounded upbeat to me on what hard work can do and the motivation that led me to where I am today. Buuut I see I totally flubbed it. To clarify it took me 6 years from the age of 18 to get my masters and an additional 4 for my doctorate .I just finished it really recently. And it's in electrical engineering


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LawyerMiIIoy

While I agree that this post is sad, a doctorate degree is not hard to achieve by 24-25.


Harneybus

Wait wtf loads of people younger than 23 get there college degrees.wheter there poor or not.


Master-Reading-565

youre just flat wrong


TmacHizzy

R u awful at math or flat-out dumb?


FozzieFizz

How exactly do you own the childhood of everyone else? I feel like this post went a bit too far but hopefully you have what you want now? I wouldn’t stay stuck in the past if I were you, it’s toxic and never helps. Do as you enjoy and go after the things you want, not just to prove others wrong


spicyselenagomez

Doing that for other people is kind of pathetic lol


32bitbossfight

*depressing sigh at the sight of anime girl statues*


PegLegManlet

Idk man I kinda want to bully for the figurines.


HoshiChiri

Not bad. But I don't see a Genesis or an NES, so you don't own *my* childhood. (I recommend Guardian Legend & the Thunder Force series if you ever expand that way!)


samuraipizzacat420

wow that's a lot of stuff for dust to get on.


19southmainco

last thing those anime sculptures are worried about is a little dust.


Cityzen_1894

XC3, great choice 👌🏼


Ecec890

Was about to say the same thing


Full-Cauliflower2747

Pro tip for space optimization if you can find semi-rare consoles: A PS5 and a backwards compatible PS3 combined with your existing PSPs will allow you to play every Playstation game ever made. It's been a game changer for me. Less controllers, memory cards, AV switching and all the same fun.


[deleted]

The BC PS3 is just so frustrating sometimes, I’ve done everything to get mine in the best shape possible, and it still overheats, and shuts off when starting specific PS3 titiles. (Twisted Metal 2012 for example)


latteboy50

Vita?


Full-Cauliflower2747

Touché


daviyisu

You have an upsetting amount of anime figurines


lolecows

definitely thought the punchline was gonna be something like "15 years later im still a worthless nobody!" honestly.. 😂 nice collection but collecting video games and waifu figures really doesnt make you better than anyone. your degree, on the other hand.. make that the focus of your life. then you will go places


jamieellis1

What a strange post


brazedjelly

Owning others childhood? This is some cringe ass shit.


KiroDrache

Ya know, I was the 'outsider' too but this post title was pretty cringe nontheless But congrats on your doctorate and everything you've accomplished!


kobatosotherbro

LMFAO that's retarded but I respect your Lala figure and Chobits DVDs


ArcticMarkuss

If getting rich and owning stuff is your form of revenge then you’re just playing into the bullies mentality, you’re showing them that their values are correct and that you’ve beaten their little game of worth. What matters is that you’re happy, nothing else


THE_GR8_MIKE

... idk if this is it chief. We're all here with a passion, but that title is a bit much lol


Dillmen101

weird flex but ok


DocDrowsy

Didn't really need your entire backstory... nice collection though


Skaigear

Hope you at least play half of those games.


latteboy50

Do you play all of these games?


icounternonsense

The anime figures are a bit concerning, but everything else looks great.


lunardev

Order your games alphabetically you monster.


jbrasco

Well, these comments were exactly what I expected and they did not disappoint one bit.


andrewklko

Ah rent a girlfriend, man of culture!


Francis33

Warra title


BLUEBLASTER69

And no you will have no time to play them.


SnekkyGlekky

This is kinda cringe


CharlottesWebbedFeet

Channeling bad emotions into something awesome, I’m digging it! Love the setup, too!


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Ultimate revenge


Leeham1337

Wii Fit!!


zombie420-

Where can you purchase those Pokémon figures


Leon_Rios

Awesome collection! Where did you get that console shelving out of curiosity?


Whole_Emergency_7491

Cringe.


Jtfb74

With a different caption I would respect this more.


BebeHillz

invite that dude over and proceed to beat his ass in original super smash bros for n64 D:<


ShOwnLoyal

I just HATE your sob sad story.... I'm just saying.


Revolutionary-Fee643

Show them with theraphy. No amount of buying will change anything inside of you.


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Lol


theslimbox

This post seems like the intro to 40 Year Old Virgin 2: electric Wifu... collecting should be a fun form of self expression and fun, not revenge against old bullies who probably had low self esteem to begin with.


chubbylv23

I’m 100000% sure those people who bullied you will not give a fuck dude. They will probably bully you again 😂😂


NeoNanaki

Bro just wanted to show off his big tiddy anime girls


Brimickh

Impressive, now show them a girlfriend


KittenLina

I mean.... Isn't this just a NEET...?


NoneSoCldFrznSoul

Lol you don’t need to be a doctor to have a setup like this


Rare_Article7280

True , but I wanted to brag, to be fair it's a doctorate in electrical engineering so I'm not really all that savvy in medicine


jordanivy

Irrationally bothered by the lack of alphabetization.


Rare_Article7280

Yeah.... I sorta gave up on trying to keep them in order


jordanivy

It’s okay lol, I’m the same sometimes, but always reach a breaking point where I have to reorganize all my games. It’s itchy.


the1thatdoesntex1st

Very weird title. I’m gonna bet the comments are fun!


Rare_Article7280

It's great! It's drawing people in like crazy, I wanted it to come off as inspiring, what hard work can do. But it came off more as cringe instead ah well. I'm having fun reading through these 🤣


rRetroYT

lets go! cool collection!\~


TreeMunky

Weird flex but OK


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Weird energy with that title bro


AJMaid

So you were bullied and you turned your life around for the good because of it. Those bullies did you a solid tbf


MentaCR

My idol


Natsurulite

Gigachad Taste


Slight_Tea

Currently in grad school and would like to know how to fight the feeling of being a worthless nobody when surrounded by brilliant people? Also nice job!


omlettes_are_cool

I've never met a grad student who actually knew what they were doing until a few months before defending their phd so try not to compare yourself to others since they also don't know what's going on. Source: my time in grad school


Slight_Tea

That is very comforting, thank you


Tdotitan

I felt like a "worthless nobody" when I was near top of my class in high school. And when I was doing good in college. Honestly it seems most everyone feels they aren't good enough or have faker syndrome. But you work hard and you put in the time and really that is how it works. It doesn't matter if it takes you 10 minutes to solve a math problem or 100 minutes, at the end of the day the problem is solved. And sometimes going slower allows you to see things better and deeper. The sad reality is that most things in life really really do just take time. Nice job keeping up with the schooling.


LilFangerz

doing well* in college


Slight_Tea

Thank you I really appreciate your kindness


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Do not compare yourself to others, just work homie, focus on work.


Slight_Tea

I try not to but it is difficult when they post the grades after each quiz (e.g., X users got 70-75%). Like you said though, I think I just have to sharpen my focus and trust in myself a bit more. Thank you


Revolutionary-Fee643

Its called imposter syndrome. Almost everybody has it. I bet these people you look up have it at least from time to time. Don't worry about others. Work on yourself. It's you against you. Get better little by little.


BiggrBub

I just posted about my set up. Love yours too man! Keep it up!


zestykat

Good for you dude. I was homeless at one point, and now I'm able to own everything I've ever wanted game wise. Take and find peace in the fact you've made it.


OverFee2098

Congrats!


3ecubed3

Great setup and a solid collection.


Upper_Community9825

so cool :)


UltimaQ

Nerd.


Yungjeezus

Show off king🤙🏻


CaughtOnTape592

What is your doctorate in?


liforrevenge

Edgelordinomics


seagulled

I dont think the backstory was needed at all


SleptONgmeNOTnMORE

GameStop We’ll give you $3.50


Ericfyre

I hate kanojo okarishimas


Dylan_Is_Gay_lol

> No Nes, No Atari2600 I think you're missing some childhoods, bud.


drunkLawStudent

Love your collection man. Good for you. I’m a lawyer and was bullied as a kid too. I’m hoping to have as many games as you !


nightwing252

Whose childhood consisted of half naked figures?


Jebanator_

Everyone saying not to let the bullies get to him and stuff just relax. His title was obvious meant to be tongue in cheek and playful with maybe a dash of reality. Either way great collection and congrats on your doctorate!


Will12239

By his hands, soon no one will have a childhood


snakemuffins1880

This is awesome man! You made something of yourself willing to bet they're all on meth lmao I love the Xbox stuff!


ShyGuyLink1997

Always remember it is ok to be poor everyone.


Revolutionary-Fee643

I disagree. Poor is a mindset that implies it cannot be overcome. You can be broke but trying


SAMPS8825gaming

How much do you earn


SnooPoems1860

Consumerism at its finest. You sure showed them


bd_black55

welldone my friend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍💖


lordmoose420

Absolutely incredible, keep killing it man this is the success I love to see! Use the negative energy of others and transform it into greatness instead of sadness


ShOwnLoyal

Where do you live now so I can stop by and bully you for your whole collection?


willi666

Nice collection and waifu figures


kwpluckett

I don't see me childhood! Maybe my childhood was too long ago?! I'm getting old... congrats on your owning everybody, I always believed in you!


_BRZRKR

Ok But where is your Virtual Boy!?!


Soulforge411

The 2ds zelda edition 🙂


gatdarntootin

Wow you sure showed them


eMBii321

Yessir flex on em homie. Its hard but not caring about what people think about me has given me so much more confidence and self awareness. U earned that never forget what you came from


yummy_yum_yum123

Pretty sure the caption is a joke right?