View Full Version : Can someone explain what "the game" is?
Javery
03-30-2005, 01:26 PM
I keep hearing rappers say that they love the game and respect the game and they could never leave the game and now one of them is even called The Game... what the hell is going on?
basketkase543
03-30-2005, 01:29 PM
I'm guessing the rap game, as in, the rap industry.
karsh
03-30-2005, 01:30 PM
No, no no...It's all about Triple H having the backstage powers! HE'LL DESTROY YOU AND END ANY PUSH YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD!!!!!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GAME!!!!!
Kayden
03-30-2005, 01:32 PM
Is anyone else picturing LL Cool J, $.50, Puffy and some other asshat playing scrabble?
Final Starman
03-30-2005, 01:34 PM
As soon as I read the topic's title I thought of Triple H
eldad9
03-30-2005, 01:38 PM
GTA: San Andreas.
zewone
03-30-2005, 01:41 PM
I hate you.
MaxBiaggi3
03-30-2005, 01:41 PM
I can imagine that "the game" can be whatever you want it to be, but if you really have to ask, it's probably beyond your scope of experience anyway. :D
doraemonkerpal
03-30-2005, 01:52 PM
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=the+game&r=f
1. Used to describe an underground industry that participants "play" such as selling drugs, making rap music, pimping, or gang activity.
2. A member of G-Unit rap group who hails from Compton and was originaly signed by Dr.Dre.
1. "Don't sell your soul for this (the) rap game."
DenisDFat
03-30-2005, 01:57 PM
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
Javery
03-30-2005, 01:57 PM
So does this slang apply to all industries or is "the game" only for rap music? If you worked at McDonalds or something and you wanted to quit would it be appropriate to go into your manager's office and tell him you were sick of the game and the game was not paying enough?
Also, if the game is for rappers only does it encompass all rappers or just a subset of them? For example, are MC Hammer and 50 Cent in the same game but on different teams or something? Also, what about bands like Linkin Park who have one dude rapping - is he in the game but the band isn't? That would seem odd considering they basically work the same job and probably split the paychecks... so many questions...
cleaver
03-30-2005, 02:09 PM
So does this slang apply to all industries or is "the game" only for rap music? If you worked at McDonalds or something and you wanted to quit would it be appropriate to go into your manager's office and tell him you were sick of the game and the game was not paying enough?
Also, if the game is for rappers only does it encompass all rappers or just a subset of them? For example, are MC Hammer and 50 Cent in the same game but on different teams or something? Also, what about bands like Linkin Park who have one dude rapping - is he in the game but the band isn't? That would seem odd considering they basically work the same job and probably split the paychecks... so many questions...
I think if you wanted to quit McDonald's you might say "I need to get back into the game" or "I've been out of the game."
doraemonkerpal
03-30-2005, 02:12 PM
So does this slang apply to all industries or is "the game" only for rap music? If you worked at McDonalds or something and you wanted to quit would it be appropriate to go into your manager's office and tell him you were sick of the game and the game was not paying enough?
Also, if the game is for rappers only does it encompass all rappers or just a subset of them? For example, are MC Hammer and 50 Cent in the same game but on different teams or something? Also, what about bands like Linkin Park who have one dude rapping - is he in the game but the band isn't? That would seem odd considering they basically work the same job and probably split the paychecks... so many questions...
:lol:
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
LMAO! :P
mtxbass1
03-30-2005, 02:18 PM
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
rofl
seanw
03-30-2005, 02:20 PM
See also "playa" (as in, "Don't hate the playa, hate the game") and "Game recognize game.") Those terms do a better job of defining "the game" by context, esp. as it relates to sexual conduct.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=playa&r=f
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Game+Recognize+Game
seanw
03-30-2005, 02:24 PM
(I thought you were going to ask us to explain what was going on in that Michael Douglas movie.)
GuilewasNK
03-30-2005, 02:50 PM
Is anyone else picturing LL Cool J, $.50, Puffy and some other asshat playing scrabble?
LOL, that's the first time I ever saw 50 cent's name spelled like that. Awesome.
I thought HHH too. He should sue the rapper for using his name...
Then again, I don't think Charles Schultz sued Snoop Dogg for using Snoopy's name....
carlagyrl
03-30-2005, 02:55 PM
So does this slang apply to all industries or is "the game" only for rap music? If you worked at McDonalds or something and you wanted to quit would it be appropriate to go into your manager's office and tell him you were sick of the game and the game was not paying enough?
Also, if the game is for rappers only does it encompass all rappers or just a subset of them? For example, are MC Hammer and 50 Cent in the same game but on different teams or something? Also, what about bands like Linkin Park who have one dude rapping - is he in the game but the band isn't? That would seem odd considering they basically work the same job and probably split the paychecks... so many questions...
Wow....you put a lot of thought into those questions. I've never thought of it that way , just sort of accepted as the rap "game".
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
:rofl:
2poor
03-30-2005, 03:51 PM
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
:rofl: wonder who put that?
ZeroSupporT
03-30-2005, 04:49 PM
(I thought you were going to ask us to explain what was going on in that Michael Douglas movie.)
That was a sweet ass movie though, where he ends up jumping off that building and going through the glass ceiling.
1SwtDeception
03-30-2005, 06:22 PM
"It's time to play the gameee" (yea I was thinking Triple H at first)
Anyways I think "the game" is just put into
1. The Game (a person's nickname like 50 Cent) that's part of the G-Unit group
2. "the game" is somewhat of the MC kind of deal. I think it's more towards being an MC instead of the entire rapping business because most rap songs are somewhat by a MC (not always since some of them don't "flow" on the mic or some thing). But you know how people can freestyle? It's that game I'm guessing.
3. "got game" like flirting skills on getting a girl or guy's phone number
4. "ain't playing no games in life" basically not fooling around like a person would do on a board game or card game?
I think I took this thread too serious...
Greetard
03-30-2005, 07:00 PM
I hate you.
Guh, more complaining about rap. You must have something better to do.
PapiChullo
03-30-2005, 07:26 PM
Speaking of urban dictionary, I'm defined in there.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=denisduckfat&r=f
That's hilarious. :rofl:
Ozzkev55
03-30-2005, 07:46 PM
GTA: San Andreas.
Hell no, Monopoly gets this one, Milton"The Game"Bradley, hell yeah
DenisDFat
03-30-2005, 09:52 PM
I'm famous all over
integralsmatic
03-31-2005, 03:44 AM
LOL, that's the first time I ever saw 50 cent's name spelled like that. Awesome.
same here..talk about politically correct. I thought "The Game" was pretty straight forward...you know the biz..the game.....
sblymnlcrymnl
03-31-2005, 03:50 AM
This rap game, this rap game
I ain't sellin' my soul for this rap game
And I ain't diggin' no hole for this rap game
Man, I'm tellin' you, no it ain't happening
My small contribution to the thread.
radjago
03-31-2005, 07:58 AM
http://www.subbota.com/2004/07/22/n030_the_game_michael_douglas.jpg