Ex 1:
If the game is forced on the individuals required to "play" it... Such as war or an area in conflict etc. Using tactics to win or survive may not always be fair or morally right. In this instance, hating the player is useless and the quotes logic seems to ring true. This also covers situations where the rules say you can do certain things, the rules are followed and the other players just don't like that you are able or competent at taking advantage of and succeeding at the game.
However...
Ex 2:
If the game is not forced, there is no situation requiring life threatening survival choices or there was not agreement to start a game with certain parameters .. This saying is used to absolve someone of the act of wrong doing to another by convincing either or both the perpetrator and victim that there was no other choice. Fairness, rules , laws and social norms seem to get lumped into this version of the definition and it's implied that the victim is wrong for holding the perpetrator responsible for their actions. More specifically, calling life a game and using this quote to avoid responsibility for being unfair, deceitful or cheating on purpose and existing outside laws, rules and social norms.
Don't hate the player, hate the game.
Ex 1:
We were at war, I did what I had to do. Don't hate me, hate that our country had to go to war.
Ex 2:
We work in an office with no cameras and loose rules on handling theft. Don't hold me responsible for stealing your things, hate the office for letting me get away with it.
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The words in which Peter Parker (Spider-Man), said before he turned into ash in the movie "Avengers, Infinity War." These simple 5 words are now many marvel fans trigger words. If you have a friend who likes Marvel, do not... I repeat DO NOT, say "I don't feel so good." Replace it with "I don't feel that well," or "I'm not feeling very good."
"Mr.Stark... I don't feel so good."
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Stronger meaning of "I don't give a fuck."
A: Your ex-girlfriend slept with another guy in Class.
B: I don't give a single fuck! (well, you actually do)
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What Spider Man is, and will always be.
Mr. Stark, I don't feel so good...
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Used to put more emphasis that you don't care.
Dan: you know mom will be mad if we're late for dinner but I don't give a fuck
Tom: Well, I don't give two fucks, she makes crappy meatloaf anyway
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Basketball created by Joe Swanson from family guy its basically basketball for people on wheelchairs.
Peter: Joe can i play with you guys
Joe: Sorry Peter don't feel sorry for us ball doesn't accept your kind.
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Those stupid fake ads that "promise" you a ultra HD incest porn game but really just steal your bank information.
"Bro I just went on rule34.com and saw this ad that says don't cum inside, we are family. So I clicked it and now my bank account is dry and I'm owned by the Chinese government.
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