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Game: "Accidental Encounter"

Thesis:

This game is played by individuals who put themselves in situations where certain outcomes (such as sexual encounters, risky behavior, or negative consequences) are likely to occur but deny their own involvement or intent. The player pretends that external circumstances or factors such as alcohol, peer pressure, or happenstance are responsible for their actions, allowing them to avoid confronting their true desires or motivations.

The psychological phenomenon at play is denial and projection. The individual projects responsibility onto external factors while avoiding self-reflection or accountability for the situations they create. They may present themselves as innocent victims of circumstance while achieving their unspoken goal.

Antithesis:

Subverting this game requires the individual to acknowledge their role in setting up the situation. This involves accepting their desires, understanding their own agency, and taking responsibility for their actions. Rather than using circumstances as a shield, they must face the truth of their motivations, which allows them to make conscious decisions.

Relatives:

"Alcoholic": In this game, the player drinks excessively but attributes their behavior and its consequences to external factors like stress or the environment, rather than admitting their own role.

"Why Don't You—Yes, But": Here, the individual seeks advice on how to escape a situation but dismisses all solutions, reinforcing their sense of helplessness. Both games use external factors to avoid responsibility.

"Let's You and Him Fight": The player manipulates situations between others while denying any responsibility. Like in "Accidental Encounter," the individual creates scenarios but claims no involvement.

ANALYSIS:

Thesis: Denial, Projection, Self-deception

Aim:

The aim of the game is to experience or achieve a desired outcome (e.g., sexual encounter, risky behavior) while avoiding personal accountability or the discomfort of acknowledging one's own intentions.

Roles:

The Player: The person who enters the situation and denies their role in it.

The Circumstance: Alcohol, peer pressure, or the bar setting, which is blamed for the outcome.

The Bystander: Friends or peers who may witness the situation and validate the player's self-deception, supporting the external attribution of responsibility.

Examples:

A woman who goes to a bar, gets intoxicated, and ends up sleeping with someone, later claiming that the alcohol was to blame rather than her own interest in seeking an encounter.

A man who repeatedly attends social events where risky behavior is common but insists that he is simply "swept up in the moment," downplaying his intent to participate.

A channer who browses unmoderated image boards and finds child porn

Advantages:

Psychological advantage: The player avoids cognitive dissonance or guilt by projecting responsibility onto circumstances. This shields them from confronting their true desires, maintaining a socially acceptable self-image.

Social advantage: They may receive sympathy or understanding from others who believe their version of events, reinforcing their avoidance of responsibility.

Internal advantage: The game allows the player to maintain their internal narrative of innocence or passivity, avoiding the discomfort of acknowledging their active role.

This game provides psychological comfort by avoiding responsibility while still achieving the desired outcome, which can be personally satisfying while maintaining social approval.