This 100% is a thing, and it helps. My wife isn't white but can turn it on and fool almost anyone. It has gotten her out of tickets, sticky situations, rude service industry etc.. it's hilarious to watch.
I think Nintendo thinks they have so much nostalgia, and loyal customers, that this generation they really said "fuck it" and are twisting the knife to see how much the consumer will tolerate. I'm not going to be surprised if we see price drops and actual sales (not 10 bucks off a 5 year old game like they usually do) by the time holidays role around. I don't think they are anticipating the pushback that is happening.
Someone posted about surviving an actual war zone that struck me. The preppers had water, food, and electricity for awhile longer than the rest of the population, like a couple weeks. They didnt share their supplies with neighbors in need. The ones who owned guns didn't really use them. In the end, everyone was in the same boat, the preppers were just slightly more comfortable for just a slightly longer time.
Maybe joke was the wrong wording, but you are really digging deep for a throw-away line on an internet thread. I will try to explain since you took the time to write the essay.
One person says a line to talk down about something. "Seattle seems unfriendly."
I say I agree, but I actually like the thing they don't like. "I knew I liked Seattle"
That's essentially it. I like the aspect of Seattle the other person didn't. At best, other people like minded to me would read it and blow some air out their nose in agreement.
This 100% is a thing, and it helps. My wife isn't white but can turn it on and fool almost anyone. It has gotten her out of tickets, sticky situations, rude service industry etc.. it's hilarious to watch.