Stargazer2600 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 So i been to a few gaming tournaments and a few times i have noticed participants put a stick of gum in their mouth before playing. I asked why and most just shrug and some don't even realize they are doing it. I was at a convention one year and during the Smash bros brawl tournament one of the participants asked the crowd if anyone had a stick of gum. Is this a joke i'm not aware of or some secret winning thing? just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowxSakura Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'd imagine it's for the sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damon8r351 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I've kicked someone from a gaming session because he insisted on chewing gum while on headset after he was asked multiple times to stop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think it helps focus somehow. Or it helps you not grind your teeth if you get tense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edunstar84 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I don't know the reason, but I assume it's like how chewing tobacco and baseball were a thing. Edited March 11, 2017 by Edunstar84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKB1KE Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Chewing gum is a coping mechanism for OCD/A.D.D., people just need to be doing SOMETHING to keep their brains/bodies occupied. It also becomes habitual. They have a special place in hell if they decide to stick that gum anywhere else besides a garbage can when they are done with it though. Edited March 11, 2017 by DARKB1KE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetHysteria Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I know that I often chew gum to help concentrate on certain things or for when I feel stressed/anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 They want to be Duke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelboy10 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Maybe there is something in the gum that enhances their gaming skills and helps them win?......... Nah its probably just because of habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxximum Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Maybe it helps them focus and feel the good taste . Unless that certain gum contains a drug to increase their agility in gaming, I really don't know. I haven't heard of such thing either . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShonenCat Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I once heard that chewing on gum burns the fat in your face. Perhaps this is so people can get some type of workout while they sit around playing video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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