The other night I was playing Dr. Mario on the Wii online when I notice my opponent has chosen to give her Mii a double chin.  Why, I ask, would anyone go out of their way to create an unattractive digital avatar version of themselves?  If you were playing against people you’re never going to see, wouldn’t you “round up” a little?

Bryn’s response: “Maybe in real life she has a triple chin.”

OK, maybe she was rounding up.

Now there are plenty of “ugly on purpose” Mii’s, designed for the purpose of getting a laugh, and I’m all for those.  It’s just the brutally honest folks that feel the need to give themselves a double chin, a huge nose, or bags under their eyes.  I guess I can admire their attention to detail, but I guess I’m surprised how people depict themselves when given a blank canvas.

Meanwhile, while I was getting philosophical about the perceived digital body images of random strangers, double-chin lady was kicking my ass.

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