Likely Normal

Ah, friendship—built on trust, laughter, and shared memories… until someone picks Oddjob in GoldenEye 007, hoards all the properties in Monopoly, or stabs you in the back for the fifth time in Among Us. Suddenly, that unbreakable bond shatters faster than a noob’s first Minecraft house when a Creeper walks in. Take Mario Kart, for instance—you’re seconds away from victory when, out of nowhere, a blue shell annihilates your lead, and your “best friend” zooms past, cackling like Bowser on a caffeine high. At that moment, you realize this was never just a race—it was a loyalty test, and they failed spectacularly. Then there’s Monopoly, where a simple board game turns into a brutal lesson in capitalism. One minute, you’re trading properties like reasonable adults; the next, your friend is draining your fake money with ruthless efficiency while sipping their drink like a supervillain who just won the lottery. And let’s not forget Uno—the game where “UNO!” isn’t a declaration of impending victory but a warning that your so-called ally is about to drop a Draw 4 and reverse your friendship into oblivion.

Even cooperative games aren’t safe. Super Smash Bros. turns lifelong pals into bitter rivals the second someone lands a Falcon Punch at 12% damage and spikes you into the abyss. And Among Us? That game is just gaslighting disguised as fun. “Dude, I swear it wasn’t me!” they say, moments before you’re ejected into space, watching helplessly as they slaughter the rest of the crew. The lesson here is clear: gaming doesn’t just reveal who your friends are—it reveals who’s willing to stab you in the back for a pixelated trophy. But hey, maybe that’s the beauty of it. True friendship isn’t about never fighting; it’s about being willing to hit “rematch” after they’ve crushed your soul in Mario Party… unless they stole your star. Then all bets are off, and it’s time for war. Rest in peace to all the friendships lost to “just one more game.” 🎮⚰️