I remember when I was younger and the big ass desktop computer was in my parents’ basement. This was dial up 56k internet times. The internet access depended on my parents’ phone use. So…when I was on the computer and couldn’t get to Limewire to get the latest tracks (y’already knoe [emphasis on the e] I was on my burning CDs typa high school DJ hookup vibe)…I would either listen to the 10% downloaded songs to hype myself up. Or I would play some computer games. Hmm I remember when I didn’t even have any CD games yet. So ya, limited options.
The usual game I would open was Solitaire. Man. I fkn loved that game. I used the one when you only draw one card, but sometimes I’d be adventurous and try the 3 cards draw. I think I would open Minesweeper from time to time, but I never understood the point? What were we supposed to do, and to what end? When I thought I did understand, I soon realized I was fooled. So I stuck to Solitaire.
Confession: I currently have it on my phone and have periods where I’m obsessed, thinking I’ll beat the computer. My current highest score is like 21,000 something, but I think it was luck? And yes. I only draw 1 card. Your lil bitch ass can judge me if you want!!!
Is solitaire a game we truly can get “good”, “skilled”, “advanced” at? Am I a fool for believing so? Although, nothing like a game of solitaire to humble you down real quick. Let’s be real, we can’t beat the genius computer. Don’t come and burst my bubble to tell me we can. This lil confidence is bringing me places.