We all know that blowing into an NES cartridge is a useless and potentially harmful activity. But why did we still do it, even though it never actually worked? Science has the answer.
The folks at It's Okay To Be Smart have a pretty comprehensive breakdown about the psychology behind everyone's favorite NES habit. One tiny fact they missed though: blowing into your NES cartridge is actually a badass magic spell that imbues your game with magic powers. A wizard told me, trust me.
It's Okay To Be Smart via The Mary Sue
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