Video Game Therapy
The Glass Joe Session
Famed punching bag, Glass Joe of Punchout! fame has paid a visit to Dr. Sane. Let us listen in and see what kind of help he needs.
Dr. Sane - So you are Glass Joe, is that correct?
Glass Joe - Yeah, that's my name. Not much of a name for a boxer is it?
Dr. Sane - I must say it does not evoke fear. How did you come up with that name?
Glass Joe - My promoter gave it to me. I told him I wanted a tough name like Tiger Joe or Joltin Joe but that one was already taken.
Dr. Sane - I see, but couldn't the promoter come up with a better name?
Glass Joe - To be honest, I wasn't much of a boxer. The only gig he could get me was in this video game. I was the first boxer you faced, so I was the pushover.
Dr. Sane - Are you happy with this job?
Glass Joe - Being the punching bag for every wanna be boxer? Of course not. I would rather be another Pitfall Harry or something like that.
Dr. Sane - Then why don't you quit and pursue a different career?
Glass Joe - I would but I am too afraid.
Dr. Sane - Afraid of failing?
Glass Joe - No, afraid of my wife. If I didn't bring home a steady paycheck, she would kick my butt.
Dr. Sane - I see, you have a dominating wife.
Glass Joe - Dominating is an understatement. She is so mean that the rest of the Punchout boxers are afraid of her and that includes Iron Mike himself.
Dr. Sane - Have you considered a separation?
Glass Joe - I mentioned divorce once, but she beat me so bad that I looked forward to going to work. The wanna be boxers are nothing compared to her. I get shivers just thinking about it.
Dr. Sane - I think we need to set up another session. I also think I need to have a session with your wife as well.
Glass Joe - It's your funeral Doc.