Girls playing DDR

towt · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: Girls playing DDR

A co-worker of mine, who happens to be female, and i were having a discussion about ddr tonight. A question came up, why aren't there more females playing ddr? A few quick google searches didn't reveal anthing meaningful. Only thing I can come up with is a large population of males that already play and the women feel intimidated to play. Is there anything medical (Ie: brain differences and such) or social that prevents females from enjoying this sport?

I don't expect scientific studies quoted here, but what are some of your thoughts?
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Pyro90X · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject:

possible that the testerone in the males makes us enjoy it more or maybe it is that we can be a bit competitive with DDR or take it way to seriously, thats my theory.. but other then that, i would like to see more female DDR/ITG players
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jpoppyz · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

girls smashin arrows? impossible....
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Theyre far too busy in the kitchen.

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tekkie · Trick Member Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Location: Albuquerque

Same reason why girls try not to do anything in PE and why less girls play sports: it's sweaty, physical, and not very dainty.
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LeCoconut · Trick Member Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Location: Mesa AZ

how many times has this stupid topic been done...
of course girls play ddr

psisarah · Trick Member Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Location: Toronto

Here in Toronto we have tons of girls who play ITG. We're pretty good, too.
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UncertainKitten · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:16 am Post subject:

To be fair, this thread is slightly different from the other monster from a few months ago, since this is more focused on the why, not the are there female DDR players. Meaning, this has slightly more potential as long as we don't have too many people claiming the unpossibility of female arrow smashers.
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Kaleigh · Trick Member Joined: 18 Dec 2002 Location: Whole New World

It's funny, over the past (almost) five years I've been on this forum how much this topic pops up.

At least this one is a little different. I'd say it's probably because there are less girls playing video games than guys, but that's just my opinion.
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GackTMN · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

They're too busy making me pie.

There are 2 girls here that play on expert, one being a bit better than me and the other kicks my buttocks at doubles. And also inspired me to play DDR in the first place.
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Haoie · Trick Member Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand

Just less visible, maybe. Doesn't actually mean fewer.
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because it's a video game.
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Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:53 pm Post subject:

It's mostly Goths here. I know it sounds old.

I found some good players, even a good ITG player that plays on Expert.

You would think a corny game like this, more girls would play.
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psisarah · Trick Member Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Location: Toronto

Probably fewer girls play than guys since, indeed, the generic girl isn't into video games.

I don't think it has much to do with playing at home/arcade though. Ever since I moved to where I have access to an ITG machine, I can't stand playing at home. Sure it's more expensive, but the social atmosphere hre is awesome, plus home scores don't really, well, "count".
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towt · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:52 am Post subject:

theres actually some really good feedback here. I appreciate it guys (and girls)