It's sad, but this probably isn't too far off from being true

i'm certain that was the point.  it seems as though we're moving toward a less talented society is that aspect.

the 360 didn't red ring

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater is the name of Brian Fantan's right testicle in the hit Will Ferrell movie, "Anchorman"

First, let me say that I love the comic this week, but I really disagree with the notion that virtual instruments are somehow keeping kids from experimenting with real instruments. I can play several instruments (guitar, drums, trombone, I'm sort-of decent at bass), and I love Rock Band/Guitar Hero. It has actually increased my dexterity and picking speed in ways that boring practice wouldn't have.It also made me pay more attention to some of the guitar parts in songs that I never really had any interest in.

Not everyone is cut out to play musical instruments, but this is a case where more kids are getting a taste of the musical experience. There is nothing like rocking out with a real band, and games like Rock Band give the musically-challenged a taste of that feeling. Plus, the kids that are interested in playing instruments are getting decent training. Playing an hour of guitar hero on hard works essentially the same muscles as the real thing. You can get a decent workout from the Rock Band drumset. These actually translate to the real world. Someone that is used to holding down the firm buttons of a Guitar Hero controller can use that same strength on an acoustic guitar.

I think we're going to see a new generation of musicians who cut their teeth on games like this. Kids that play these games nowadays are doing the same shit we used to do with brooms and air guitars...pretending to rock out and having fun.  I transitioned from air guitar to the real thing, but it took weeks for me to get used to the tension of the strings, strumming, the muscle pain, etc. These kids will have a leg up on us.