"13-Year-Old Shatters Tetris Records, Sparks Debate and Meets Game's Creator"
TL;DR
Sky News anchor Jayne Secker faced criticism on social media for her condescending remark to 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who made history by being the first person to beat the Nintendo version of "Tetris." Secker suggested that Gibson should "go outside and get some fresh air" after his achievement, which many gaming enthusiasts have deemed impossible since the game's release in 1985. The gaming community and social media users defended Gibson's accomplishment, highlighting the ongoing stigma against gaming.
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