Am I The Ass game - in time for Valentine's Day game play... DeepCastPro summarization...

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Am I The Ass game – in time for Valentine’s Day game play… DeepCastPro processed…

 

 

 

Am I The Ass game – in time for Valentine’s Day game play…

 

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Joseph M. Lenard interviews Bob Moog, founder of University Games, about the company’s innovative and provocative new board game ‘Am I the Ass?’, which is based on online forums where people crowdsource moral judgments about controversial personal situations. The game involves players using an ‘assometer’ to guess what percentage of a national survey would consider a person’s actions to be inappropriate or ‘asshole-like’, with the goal of sparking meaningful conversations about social norms and personal behavior.

 

During the interview, Bob Moog explains how his background of entertaining his younger siblings and creating college trivia games led him to develop interactive board games that encourage social interaction and dialogue. They discuss other University Games products like ‘Smartass’ and ‘Judge Your Friends’, which similarly aim to create engaging, conversation-driven gaming experiences that get people talking face-to-face instead of relying on digital communication.

 

The conversation ranges widely, touching on topics like regional morality variations, generational communication differences, and the importance of maintaining interpersonal communication skills in an increasingly digital world. Moog emphasizes that their games are designed to help people understand different perspectives and discuss potentially sensitive topics in a structured, playful manner, with the ultimate goal of improving social understanding and communication.

 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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Bob Moog, founder of University Games, created ‘Am I the Ass?’ as a board game inspired by online forums where people crowdsource moral judgments about their behavior.

 

The game involves players guessing what percentage of a national survey would consider a person’s actions ‘assholish’, emphasizing conversation and understanding different perspectives over being definitively right or wrong.

 

University Games designs board games to encourage social interaction and face-to-face communication, countering the trend of digital natives who primarily interact through screens.

 

The game explores how moral perceptions can vary based on regional, generational, and personal backgrounds – captured by the hosts’ coined phrase ‘regional morality may vary,’

 

Bob Moog developed his game design skills early by creating games to entertain his younger siblings, learning that successful games balance skill and luck to keep players of different ages engaged.

 

The podcast host suggests ‘Am I the Ass?’ would be an excellent Valentine’s Day activity for couples to learn more about each other’s moral perspectives and communication styles.

 

The game’s format is similar to Family Feud, where players try to match a national survey’s consensus rather than just arguing their personal opinion.

 

Moog believes games like ‘Am I the Ass?’ could help people talk through differences more constructively by focusing on collective perspectives rather than individual emotions.

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KEY QUOTES:

“I think if the whole country would spend less time dealing with all the conflicts that everyone has and just play am I the ass, we would have a much happier, better adjusted country because people would be able to talk through their differences without taking it personally.” – Bob Moog

 

“Regional morality may vary.” – Joseph M. Lenard

 

“When you invent board games, there’s different categories… A good game has a mixture of luck and skill. If it’s all skill, the older child will always win. If it’s all luck, the older child doesn’t care.” – Bob Moog

 

“Hold up the phone, kids on the phone. Only on the phone. How about you actually engage with real bleeping people for a change?” – Joseph M. Lenard

 

“The art of conversation is lost. The art of language lost because we’re inventing words, we’re shortening words, we’re abbreviating everything.” – Joseph M. Lenard

 

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KEY ENTITIES:

 

Target, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Neil Young, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Bob Moog, Barnes & Noble, Graham Norton, Joseph M. Lenard, Terror Strikes, University Games, Are You Game, Am I The Ass? (Game), Smartass (Game), Judge Your Friends (Game)

 

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In this week’s joint CTP episode…

 

When it comes to navigating the complex moral landscape of human interactions, few tools are as provocative and enlightening as University Games’ newest creation: ‘Am I the Ass?’ a board game that turns social judgment into a strategic, hilarious exploration of collective ethics. In an exclusive interview with ChristiTutionalist Politics, Bob Moog, founder of University Games, unveiled a game that transforms online crowdsourced moral dilemmas into an interactive experience designed to spark meaningful conversations.

 

The game’s premise is deceptively simple yet profoundly engaging. Players are presented with real-life scenarios and must predict what percentage of a national survey would consider the protagonist an ‘ass’ – ranging from 25% to 100%. This innovative approach transforms moral judgment from a personal opinion into a collective societal assessment, revealing the nuanced ways different demographics perceive ethical boundaries.

 

Drawing from the massive online communities where millions share and judge personal scenarios, ‘Am I the Ass?’ taps into a cultural phenomenon that has become a digital-age confessional. The game’s national survey of 500 Americans spans urban and rural contexts, conservative and liberal perspectives, and diverse age groups, ensuring a comprehensive representation of societal moral standards.

 

Bob Moog’s journey to game design is as fascinating as his products. Growing up in St. Louis as the oldest of five children, he developed games to entertain his younger siblings – a crucible where he learned that the best games balance luck and skill. His early experiences moderating college trivia bowls and creating interactive experiences laid the groundwork for University Games’ innovative approach to social interaction.

 

The podcast delved into multiple game concepts, including ‘Smartass’ – a trivia game where knowing the answer matters less than being the first to shout it out – and ‘Judge Your Friends’, a game that transforms personal confessions into a mock legal proceeding. Each game reflects Moog’s core philosophy: creating experiences that encourage face-to-face interaction in an increasingly digital world.

 

Beyond the games, the conversation explored deeper societal shifts. Both Moog and host Joseph M. Lenard lamented the erosion of interpersonal communication, noting how digital natives increasingly interact with machines rather than people. Their discussion highlighted the critical need for games and experiences that rebuild conversational skills and encourage genuine human connection.

 

The Valentine’s Day timing of the episode was no accident. Moog and Lenard suggest ‘Am I the Ass?’ as the perfect couples’ game – a provocative way to explore relationship dynamics, moral boundaries, and personal perspectives. The game’s potential to spark honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations makes it more than mere entertainment – it’s a tool for deeper understanding.

 

Intriguingly, the game’s design acknowledges the concept of ‘regional morality’ – recognizing that ethical standards can vary dramatically across different cultural and geographical contexts. This nuanced approach transforms moral judgment from a binary right-or-wrong perspective into a rich, contextual exploration of human behavior.

 

The episode seamlessly blended humor, social commentary, and game design insights. From references to classic rock bands like The Who to discussions about technological communication, the conversation exemplified the podcast’s unique ability to explore complex topics through an engaging, conversational lens.

 

As society becomes increasingly polarized and digital communication becomes more impersonal, ‘Am I the Ass?’ represents more than a game – it’s a social experiment. By encouraging players to step outside their personal perspectives and consider broader societal views, the game offers a playful yet profound method of understanding human complexity and moral relativism.

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CTP S2EFebSpecial1 NOTES ( listen (Wed Feb 6 2024 and thereafter) at: 
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/episodes/16567133-ctp-s2efebspecial1-pg-13-ep-am-i-the-ass-game-in-time-for-valentine-s-day )… 
ChristiTutionalist Politics (S2EFebSpecial1) Bob Moog / University Games – #AmITheAss?       
See buzzsprout Transcript for fuller/extended Show Notes (inc. related links) and Transcript Bonus 
Sadly, given opportunity and means many (most?) happy to be part of, and demonstrate, their part of the #MASSholes Class. Now, the literal review I gave (on/via/at Amazon) for the #AmITheAss game…
“Smart-Ass” and “AM I THE ASS” are absolute great games and as Host of ChristiTutionalist Podcast I cannot wait and will be having Interview with the Creator of these great Games that will air/drop Wed. Feb. 5th 2025 – I LOVE THESE GAMES SO MUCH rushing discussion with Bob Moog (Creator) to air in hopes peeps will understand that I will be providing suggestion beyond the 2-5 Players and that you ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY to play as Couples/Teams this Valentine’s Day 2025 Eve as part of your Valentine’s Day activities! 2-3 Couples, to play as Teams, see how well you not only know American Society as a whole (in the Survey responses) but how well you know your Mate as you argue privately what your COUPLE response should be for “AM I THE ASS” and indeed see how well you are at gauging responses of what I coined ages ago the #MASSholes! LOL 
#UniversityGames #SmartAss #AmITheAss #MASSholes #RegionalMoralityMayVary 
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- No related corresponding B4IN, Substack, stand-alone pieces (besides this DeepCastPro summary of CTP episode) for this Wed. Feb. 5th Show/episode (B4IN/Substack pieces will resume Sat. Feb. 8th “Flashback 2024 (part 2)” continuing piece for CTP S2E85 Show)   
- https://UniversityGames.com  
- https://AreYouGame.com      
- as mentioned in this episode Robert “the boogie man” boog episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/episodes/16099293-christitutionalist-politics-s2enovspecial2-shakespeare-genius-or-fraud   
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/13689775-christitutionalist-politics-CTP-S1E15-music-tv-politics-yes-and-movies-again-too  
- https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/music-tv-politics/ 
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/13267400-christitutionalist-politics-s1e5-theater-lobby-for-snacks-politics  
- https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/lets-go-to-the-lobby-get-ourselves-some-snacks-politics/  
- /christian-news/2024/12/does-the-bible-speak-to-a-flat-earth-as-some-would-contend-2624599.html  
- /christian-news/2024/12/does-the-bible-speak-to-a-flat-earth-as-some-would-contend-2624599.html   
- BTS/SP Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk3D-focfz8   
- Coming to CTP Sat. Feb. 8th episode “Zoomers2Boomers” relates to this episode regarding Generational distinctions            

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