Recently, for the second time, Roger Ebert made the claim that video games will never be art, or at least not for a very long time. Let’s ignore the fact that he just plain doesn’t play video games, and that his lack of knowledge on the subject completely voids his claim. Who is he, or anyone, to say what art is or isn’t?

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Here’s another fun game to play. This one involves not just books, but also TV and movies.

The next time you’re reading a book or watching a show or movie, and you encounter the phrase “secret formula”, play it back in your head and change that phrase to “secret recipe.” It really relieves the tension and lightens the mood.

For example: “If you want this secret recipe, you’ll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands.”

Here’s a fun new game to play. All you need is a Bible and some time to waste.

Crack open a Bible, and find a passage that contains the word “Lo”. Then, in your head, replace “Lo” with “Lol”.

I’ll get you started with this one.

Note: As another variation, you can also use “Lol” to replace the word “behold”.