With all due respect to O.J.'s sleuthing abilities, let's see if we can figure out why. What does it take to be successful at each pursuit?
Football: Two-a-day practices in the hot summer sun.
Golf: Rising before dawn to hit bucket after bucket of practice balls.
Video games: Pushing a button to save your game when you're stuck so you can go on the Internet and find a cheat code.
Football: Blazing speed and/or brute strength.
Golf: Strong legs, supple arms and wrists.
Video games: Opposable thumbs.
Football: Intelligent coaching and great teamwork.
Golf: Dogged determination and resiliency in the face of adversity.
Video games: Ample support pillows and an end table large enough to hold a soft drink and a bag of chips.
Football: A desire to get to the end zone and hear the cheers.
Golf: A desire to get the ball in the hole and hear the cheers.
Video games: A desire to get to the end of the game before it has to be returned to the rental store.
I think we've found the answer. Compared to physical pursuits like football or golf, video games are easier.
