Side Note
Corner of the Club Simulator

Corner of the Club Simulator

Social anxiety: the video game

Social anxiety: many of us know all it too well. And like all human experiences, it was only a matter of time before it was put into video game form. Now, thanks to artist Jayson Musson, also known as his alter ego Hennessy Youngman, you can recreate the experience of being at a party and not at all enjoying it while wrapped in the cool glow of your smartphone’s screen. In Corner of the Club Simulator, you play a character who is, you guessed it, chilling in the corner of a club while a dance party rages before them.

Using commands for “drink” and “look at your phone” you attempt to maintain composure, not getting too drunk or anxious for as long as you possibly can. I’ve played a few times now and I haven’t managed to last longer than one minute or so before having to hit the “L” key to restart. (Get it??) The best part of the game? There is no possible way to win.