There seems to be this weird underground movement of nerds filming themselves opening newly bought electronics and posting the footage on the internet. I know… I didn\’t really understand it myself at first. But apparently some people derive pleasure from watching others open Playstation 3 boxes. In fact, there\’s even a website dedicated to this activity, which has been given the name \”unboxing\” by the Worldwide Council of People Living in Their Parents\’ Basements.

Here\’s an example of what I\’m talking about:

Note the lack of furniture in the room – I doubt that\’s a coincidence, just a matter of nerd priority. This is actually too lame even to be funny – just deeply disturbing. Can\’t these guys just get off to the shower scene in Sixteen Candles like in the old days?