According to sources, just a couple of minutes before 6:35pm, Miles' now ex-girlfriend, Marcy Flannigan, 27, shouted, "It's either me or that damn machine!" Miles roommate, Colin Lewis, 30 reports that the conversation had been somewhat strained due to Miles' attention being on the video game he was playing.
"So, after Marcy said that, Brian said, 'I will not allow you to talk about my Xbox like that!' After he pressed pause, of course."
Lewis admits, "See the thing is Marcy's really hot, but, you know, so is Ghost Recon." Miles apparently was not able to finish his game that night. "I was too shook up, you know. Ultimately, it's her fault. I didn't want to have to decide. She forced me to pick. And I stand by my choice," reports Miles, with tears in his eyes.
The incident is being hailed by some as revolutionary for the American male. Professor of Sociology at the Brigham Young University, Rick Stikel reports, "The reason this is getting so much press is because it is a pivotal moment for the freedom of males all over the country. Miles stood up for his values even though it meant sacrifices. He lost a pretty good relationship and he lost all his progress on the third level. He bravely paved the way. Rosa Parks would be proud."
What this means for the future of male-female relationship in the US is uncertain. Some have asked if a march on Washington will take place, others look forward to a slow redefining of "relationship."
"It's not going to happen overnight," says Stikel sadly, "But we will start to see change and change is progress. I can dream that maybe in 40 years the American male can stand beside his American sisters with a controller in his hand and eyes on the screen, not in fear anymore, not cowering, but in solidarity, strength and in love. And maybe, just maybe she will have a controller in her hand, too."
"I have a dream…"
