Food for the insomniac gamer

faded glory · April 23, 2002, 12:06

When a game is too interesting to stop playing. But you get a growling in your stomach. Your hungry ; you havent been to the store in a few days. But your stock of_____ (insert cpu food) is good.

Anything to recommend? Cold Pizza, Pretzels, Jolt/mountain dew come to mind.

Kassiopeia · April 23, 2002, 12:14

Gawk, you are making me hungry.

ColdWizard · April 23, 2002, 12:15

ignore the rumblings and keep playing

cold pizza, sandwiches, anything that you can eat with one hand (while playing with the other) and won't make a big mess if you drop it on your keyboard. i prefer sandwiches, as they don't leave your fingers greasy (so you can play with both hands between bites if necessary) and the crumbs aren't that messy

Cookie Monster · April 23, 2002, 16:19

If you're playing a game like Civ3 with large wait times between turns then eating a bowl of cereal becomes very easy. That's what I do. No greasy hands, no spilling on the keyboard because you're waiting between turns and don't have to have at least one hand on the keyboard. A good chair and computer desk is all you need.

Now what does one do when mother nature comes a calling if you know what I mean..................

asleepathewheel · April 23, 2002, 17:29

ramen

have piles of that stuff lying around if such a scenario arises. fast and easy and 5 days worth of sodium in one pack

loinburger · April 23, 2002, 20:30

Spinach or celery, keeps you healthy. A pound of spinach will fill you up and set you back about a hundred calories, a pound of celery will fill you up and set you back about negative-twenty calories. I've never felt better since I started eating pipe-cleaners for my midnight snacks.

Oh yeah, and try Code Red (the new Cherry flavored Mt. Dew).

Skanky Burns · April 23, 2002, 21:03

Bourbon and coke seem to work for me.

It doesn't really fill me up, but it stops me from realizing I'm hungry

Tuberski · April 23, 2002, 21:45

Doritos, Pepsi and smokes

faded glory · April 23, 2002, 23:11

Quote:

Originally posted by Haupt. Dietrich

Now what does one do when mother nature comes a calling if you know what I mean..................

Diapers.....there a life saver during all nighters.

Code red...why havent I seen that here yet?

Grumbold · April 24, 2002, 06:37

Peanuts are my snack of choice. Since I gave up smoking the tendency to eat through huge bags of them has become worrying so I try to stick to fruit instead.

Urban Ranger · April 24, 2002, 08:24

Tomatoes or fruits. Yeah, bananas are good, but make sure you get them from fair trade shops.

Spaced Cowboy · April 24, 2002, 09:48

Don't forget the godfather of all snacks.

Microwave popcorn.

With the right set-up (microwave close by and a case of corn from the wharehouse store) you'll never have to get up.

R:PM

devilmunchkin · April 27, 2002, 01:52

hot pockets, chex mix, pringles, mountain dew, pizza (order it..then you can be really lazy!), sobe/snapple, cheese n crackers, fritos scoops and some salsa or queso, cookies, cheese nips

things to be wary off: anything messy like soup, ice cream (melts), fruits (juices get on your fingers and thus on the controller)

Sarxis · April 27, 2002, 03:35

Avacados. Raw and unpealed.

Zkribbler · April 27, 2002, 13:34

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Originally posted by Anunikoba
Avacados. Raw and unpealed.

How 'bout the ol' baloney sandwich. Forget about the butter, mayonnaise, and mustard and it takes 5.2 seconds to make.

The Mad Monk · April 27, 2002, 14:55

Cereal, but if I have any drive at all, there is a good chinese take-out place in the same building I live in, and a great deli just across the street.

Hmmm...roast pork lo mein and General Tso's chicken, or a foot long prosciutto, cappicola and provolone sub with lot of veggies and all the extras...decisions, decisions...

devilmunchkin · April 27, 2002, 18:47

yeah..but isn't that stuff a bit messy???? get a p'zone from pizza hut.

Triped · April 27, 2002, 18:56

Ramen Noodle Soup if it's a TBS...

I get too engrossed in FPS/RTS (only other genres I really play) to be able to eat food...it's always good to keep Code Red around, though.

Speaking of which, there's this kid on my hall who keeps telling me I like n*gger drinks.

God I want to kill him.

devilmunchkin · April 28, 2002, 01:00

igh. that's horrible. is that kid white? i dislike that word sooooo much. and the way he's using it is definitely racist.

soemday, he'll say that to the wrong person and...
smack!

what about burritos?

Sarxis · April 28, 2002, 01:01

Peanut butter and graham cracker sandwiches!

The greatest thing: they come in variable sizes! (1/4;1/2; and full size)

devilmunchkin · April 28, 2002, 01:22

add jet puff marshmellow!

faded glory · April 28, 2002, 01:41

anybody like those new cereal bars with dry milk? They taste pretty good actually.

Jethro83 · April 28, 2002, 02:23

I fight the urge to stay glued to my seat, go for a drive to the local shops (only 1 minute away) and buy whatever I feel like. When I get home, I spare no time preparing it.

But for a meal on the fly (such as during a LAN party), I leave my phone to my left on the desk and order a pizza when I get hungry. Of course, the operator on the other end can't understand why I'm so distracted in making my order, as I am still gaming on while talking on the phone.

devilmunchkin · April 28, 2002, 22:49

i can stomach those anymore..i was forced to live off those cereal bars for a whole week when i was so broke i couldn't afford to go grocery shopping....haven't eaten apple sauce since then either. *makes a barf face*
graham crackers..with or with out peanut butter.

War4ever · April 28, 2002, 23:24

love the cereal..but eating cereal 24/7 isnt' good for you....though its healthier than chips and pop..i used to eat chocolate bars......but have since moved onto healthier things

MosesPresley · April 29, 2002, 02:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Haupt. Dietrich

Now what does one do when mother nature comes a calling if you know what I mean..................

Quote:

Originally posted by faded glory

Diapers.....there a life saver during all nighters.

Code red...why havent I seen that here yet?

[My best announcers voice]

Depends:

Because the bathroom is all the way down the hall.

Cookie Monster · April 29, 2002, 08:58

Quote:

Originally posted by MosesPresley

[My best announcers voice]

Depends:

Because the bathroom is all the way down the hall.

Has anyone seen ads in computer magazines for those containers you can keep by your side while you're at your computer. They are specifically designed for computer users who don't want to get up from their computers. They can be used by either sex.

Urban Ranger · April 29, 2002, 23:49

Sad

Skanky Burns · April 30, 2002, 03:22

That would be taking things a bit too far.
That level of laziness is just plain

aaglo · April 30, 2002, 05:58

Cold water and fresh vegetables...