"13-Year-Old First to Beat Tetris, Faces Backlash from News Anchor's 'Go Outside' Remark"

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Sky News anchor Jayne Secker faced backlash on social media for her condescending remark to 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who made history by being the first person to beat the Nintendo version of "Tetris." Secker suggested that Gibson should "get some fresh air" instead of playing games, a comment that many found dismissive of the teen's unique achievement. The gaming community and others online defended Gibson, criticizing Secker's attitude and highlighting the stigma against gaming.
Topics:technology##entertainment-and-gaming#gamingachievement#jaynesecker#skynews#socialmediabacklash#tetris
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